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  Wireless communication device including a socket for a removable memory device and method of using the sameUSPTO Application #: 20070281513Title: Wireless communication device including a socket for a removable memory device and method of using the same Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a housing including a front, a rear, a top, a bottom, a left side, and a right side, and a printed circuit board carried by the housing and carrying electronics for operation of the wireless communication device. The printed circuit board defines a plane, and a socket is disposed in the housing and connected to the circuit board. The socket is configured to allow substantially perpendicular receipt of a removable memory device relative to the plane defined by the printed circuit board, in a manner such that the socket defines a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane defined by the printed circuit board. (end of abstract) Agent: Kyocera Wireless Corp. - San Diego, CA, US Inventor: David A. Krula USPTO Applicaton #: 20070281513 - Class: 439079000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Electrical Connectors, Preformed Panel Circuit Arrangement, E.g., Pcb, Icm, Dip, Chip, Wafer, Etc., Distinct Contact Secured To Panel Circuit, Panel Circuit Adapted To Move Along Panel Plane Relative To Coupling Part For Insertion Of Male Contact The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070281513. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates, in general, to handheld electronic devices utilizing a removable memory device, and, in particular, to handheld wireless communication devices utilizing a removable memory device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Handheld electronic devices such as wireless communication devices (e.g., cellular handsets) hold most of the device electronics on a printed circuit board (PCB). A constant need exists to reduce the size of the electronics and other PCB elements and to reduce the size of the PCB in an effort to make the handheld electronic devices smaller and more convenient to use. A problem with utilizing an external removable memory device with handheld electronic devices is that the socket that receives the external memory device takes up a large amount of space, making the handheld electronic device larger than desired. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] An aspect of the present invention involves the use of a small profile component socket that allows substantially perpendicular insertion of the removable memory device relative to the PCB of the handheld electronic device. The small profile component socket allows the width and/or length of the PCB to be smaller and/or accommodate additional electronics/elements. This arrangement results in a smaller, more-compact handheld electronic device. [0004] An additional aspect of the invention involves a wireless communication device. The wireless communication device includes a housing having a front, a rear, a top, a bottom, a left side, and a right side, and a printed circuit board carried by the housing and carrying electronics for operation of the wireless communication device. The printed circuit board defines a plane, and a socket is disposed in the housing and connected to the circuit board. The socket is configured to allow substantially perpendicular receipt of a removable memory device relative to the plane defined by the printed circuit board, in a manner such that the socket defines a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane defined by the printed circuit board. [0005] Another aspect of the invention involves a method of using a removable memory device with a wireless communication device. Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art after reviewing the following detailed description and accompanying drawings BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0006] FIG. 1 is a simplified top plan view of a wireless communication device according to one embodiment. [0007] FIG. 2 is a simplified top plan view of a wireless communication device according to another embodiment. [0008] FIG. 3 is a simplified right side-elevational view of an embodiment of a socket mounting option on a PCB. [0009] FIG. 4 is a simplified right side-elevational view of another embodiment of a socket mounting option on a PCB. [0010] FIG. 5 is a simplified top plan view of an embodiment of a socket-to-PCB connection. [0011] FIG. 6 is a simplified top plan view of another embodiment of a socket-to-PCB connection. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0012] Certain embodiments as disclosed herein provide for a wireless communication device and method of use including a small profile component socket that allows substantially perpendicular insertion of a removable memory device relative to a PCB of the wireless communication device. [0013] After reading this description it will become apparent to one skilled in the art how to implement the invention in various alternative embodiments and alternative applications. However, although various embodiments of the present invention will be described herein, it is understood that these embodiments are presented by way of example only, and not limitation. As such, this detailed description of various alternative embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope or breadth of the present invention as set forth in the appended claims. [0014] FIG. 1 is a simplified top plan view of an embodiment of wireless communication device 10 including multiple small profile component sockets 20 that allow substantially perpendicular insertion of removable memory device 30 relative to PCB structure 40 of wireless communication device 10. [0015] Wireless communication device 10 includes first housing member 50 having display 60 and input keys 70. Second housing member 80 includes PCB 40 and sockets 20. Second housing member 80 also includes keypad 90 with keys 100 in front 150 for entering phone numbers (and possibly other information). Wireless communication device 10 includes top 110, bottom 120, left side 130, right side 140, front 150, and rear (not shown). In the embodiment shown, first housing member 50 is slidable relative to second housing member 80 between a first position where first housing member 50 is in front of second housing member 80, protecting sockets 20 and removable memory device 30, and a second position where first housing member 50 and second housing member 80 are in the positions shown in FIG. 1 for normal operation of wireless communication device 10. Although not shown, in one or more embodiments, pivotal door(s) cover and protect socket(s) 20. [0016] In alternative embodiments, wireless communication device 10 has different configurations such as, but not by way of limitation, a clam-shell configuration where first housing member 50 is pivotal relative to second housing member 80 and a candy-bar configuration where first housing member 50 is fixed relative to second housing member 80 (or first housing member 50 is integrated with second housing member 80 to form a single integrated housing member). [0017] In further embodiments, device 10 is a handheld electronic device other than wireless communication device such as, but not limited to, a personal digital assistant (PDA) or other handheld computer. [0018] PCB 40 carries electronics of wireless communication device 10 for operation of wireless communication device 10, and includes top 210, bottom 220, left side (not shown), right side 240, front 250, and rear 260. In alternative embodiments, the PCB 40 includes one or more a coprocessor, camera interface electronics, infrared communications, and hardware/software for performing a variety of functions. [0019] Removable memory device 30 includes top 310, bottom 320, left side 330, right side 340, front 350, rear 360, length L, width W, and thickness T. An example removable memory device includes, but not by way of limitation, T-flash removable media. However, in alternative embodiments, other types of removable media are used. Continue reading... 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