Method and apparatus to deploy a mini-touchpad on a cellular phone
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1. A handheld electronics device comprising:
- a housing;
an accessory pocket disposed within the housing; and
a keyless input device installable within the accessory pocket.
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Abstract
A wireless communication device 100 including a first end 104 and a second end 106, a display 108 positioned adjacent to the first end 104 and a keypad 120 positioned adjacent to the second end 106. The wireless communications device further includes a receptacle 128 positioned adjacent to the numerical keypad 120 and a keyless input device 102 installable within the receptacle. The keyless input device 102 is postponable and may includes a graphical message.
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1. A handheld electronics device comprising:
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a housing;
an accessory pocket disposed within the housing; and
a keyless input device installable within the accessory pocket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A keyless input device comprising:
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a touch-sensitive pad;
a communications conduit between the touchpad and a device;
a plurality of switches coupled to the touchpad, wherein the touchpad is removably mounted within the device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of assembling a wireless communications device comprising:
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forming an accessory pocket within a device housing; and
providing a touchpad; and
providing a plurality of switches removably coupled to the touchpad and fixedly attached within the accessory pocket.
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19. The method of claim 24 further including the step of:
multiplexing a signal through the plurality of switches to provide electrical communications between the touchpad and the device.
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20. The method of claim 23 wherein the step of providing the touchpad further includes displaying a graphical message on a user surface of the touchpad.
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