FLEX CIRCUIT SNAP TRACK FOR A BIOMETRIC SENSOR
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4. A sensor assembly, comprising:
- a light emitting component;
a photodetecting component;
a flex circuit operably coupled to the light emitting component and the light detecting component; and
a frame comprising a retaining feature capable of generally restricting movement of at least part of the flex circuit.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a sensor assembly, comprising a frame comprising structural supports, and housings configured to house an optical component; and a strut disposed between one of the structural supports and housings; wherein the struts are adapted to house conductors connecting the optical component to a circuit.
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20 Claims
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4. A sensor assembly, comprising:
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a light emitting component; a photodetecting component; a flex circuit operably coupled to the light emitting component and the light detecting component; and a frame comprising a retaining feature capable of generally restricting movement of at least part of the flex circuit. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for manufacturing a sensor, comprising:
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positioning a flex circuit on a frame such that a retaining feature on at least part of the frame generally restricts the motion of the flex circuit; and coating the frame. - View Dependent Claims (1, 2, 3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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14-1. The method of claim 13, wherein coating the frame comprises overmolding the frame using injection molding.
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