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Mobile electronic device with side button module

  • US 8,089,772 B2
  • Filed: 06/23/2009
  • Issued: 01/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/13/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A mobile electronic device, comprising:

  • a case comprising a sidewall;

    a circuit board mounted in the case, a switch located on the circuit board; and

    a side button module attached to the case sidewall, the side button module comprising;

    a positioning member secured to the case sidewall; and

    a button comprising a base abutting the positioning member and an actuating protrusion protruding from the base, the actuating protrusion extending through the positioning member and configured to trigger the switch when actuated;

    wherein two supporting ribs protrude from the case sidewall outer surface, a securing protrusion extends from each supporting rib, and the two securing portions abut against the supporting ribs and engage with the two securing protrusions.

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