Patent ID: 7031758
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A mobile phone having a receiver, at least one transmitter and a display, said mobile phone comprising: a main body having a housing with a recess defined in a lower portion thereof, and a main printed circuit board (PCB) received in the housing; a keypad portion received in said recess comprising a front panel with a key operating section, a back panel with a touch screen, and a keypad PCB between said front and back panels, wherein the keypad PCB comprises a front PCB, a back PCB and an insulative layer sandwiched between the front PCB and the back PCB; and at least one fastener to slidably and pivotally attach the keypad portion to the main body so that the keypad portion can be reversed from one side to another side, whereby a switch of input modes is attained by changing an electrical connection between the main PCB and the front and back PCBs.