PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH TWO-PIECE HOUSING
First Claim
1. A wireless communications device, comprising:
- an antenna configured for cellular telephone communications;
a housing;
a display having a capacitive touch sensor and a cover glass, wherein the cover glass has an opening; and
a button disposed within the opening.
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Abstract
Portable electronic devices are provided. Each device may be formed from two parts. A first part may be provided with components such as a display, a touch screen, a cover glass, and a frame. A second part may be provided with a plastic housing, circuit boards containing electrical components, and a bezel. Engagement members may be connected to the first and second parts. The engagement members may be formed from metal clips with holes and springs with flexible spring prongs that mate with the holes in the clips. The metal clips may be welded to frame struts on the frame and the springs may be welded to the bezel. During assembly, the first part may be rotated into place within the second part. Retention clips attached to the frame may be used to secure the two parts together. Assembly instructions and associated connector numbers may be provided within the devices.
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20 Claims
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1. A wireless communications device, comprising:
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an antenna configured for cellular telephone communications; a housing; a display having a capacitive touch sensor and a cover glass, wherein the cover glass has an opening; and a button disposed within the opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A wireless communications device having a front face and an opposing rear face, comprising:
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an antenna configured for cellular communications; a housing having a single opening on the front face of the wireless communications device; and a display in the opening, wherein the display includes a cover glass and a capacitive touch sensor and wherein the display spans most of the front face of the wireless communications device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A wireless communications device having a front face and an opposing rear face, comprising:
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an antenna configured for cellular communications; a housing having four side portions extending between the front and rear faces; and a display having a cover glass that extends between the four side portions, wherein the display comprises a capacitive touch sensor. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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