HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE
First Claim
1. A method for manufacturing a handheld computing device, the method comprising:
- providing an enclosure formed from an extruded tube having a substantially uniform cross section along a longitudinal axis thereof, the extruded tube defining an internal lumen between open ends, the extruded tube having at least one access openings formed on a front face thereof and a pair of internal rails formed in the lumen along the longitudinal axis;
assembling electronic components into the extruded tube through the open ends by sliding the electronic components along the internal rails, the internal rails providing a reference surface to position the electronic component assembly relative to the front face; and
closing the open ends with end caps.
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Abstract
A handheld computing device includes an electronic component assembly including at least one user interface component, and an enclosure formed from an extruded tube. The extruded tube defines an internal lumen between open ends, and has a substantially uniform cross section along a longitudinal axis thereof. The extruded tube includes a front face, a back face, side portions connecting the front face and the back face, at least one access opening provided on the front face, and a pair of guide rails formed in the lumen along the side portions in parallel with the longitudinal axis, the guide rails slidably guiding and receiving the electronic component assembly. The guide rails support the electronic component assembly and provide a reference surface for positioning the electronic component assembly relative to the front face such that the user interface is placed right behind the access opening to provide user access therethrough.
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25 Claims
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1. A method for manufacturing a handheld computing device, the method comprising:
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providing an enclosure formed from an extruded tube having a substantially uniform cross section along a longitudinal axis thereof, the extruded tube defining an internal lumen between open ends, the extruded tube having at least one access openings formed on a front face thereof and a pair of internal rails formed in the lumen along the longitudinal axis; assembling electronic components into the extruded tube through the open ends by sliding the electronic components along the internal rails, the internal rails providing a reference surface to position the electronic component assembly relative to the front face; and closing the open ends with end caps. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for manufacturing a handheld computing device, the method comprising:
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providing an elongated enclosure having a substantially uniform cross section along a longitudinal axis thereof, the enclosure defining an internal lumen between open ends, the enclosure including at least one access opening provided on a front face of the enclosure, and wherein the lumen is configured to engage with an electronic component to secure it in its desired position within the lumen; assembling electronic components into the enclosure through the open ends, wherein at least one electronic component includes at least one user interface component; and closing the open ends with end caps. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of manufacturing a handheld device, the method comprising:
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providing an elongated enclosure having a substantially uniform cross-section along a longitudinal axis thereof, the enclosure defining an internal lumen configured for slidable receipt of at least one electronic component along internal rails formed in the lumen parallel to the longitudinal axis; and covering open ends of the enclosure with end caps. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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