Patent ID: 6461181
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A portable device comprising:a low profile docking interface for mating with an external docking station, the docking interface including: at least one docking printed circuit board, the docking printed circuit board having a plurality of thin-film contact pads for electrically coupling directly with one or more contact pins formed in the external docking station for transferring signals and power therebetween; a docking cover; and a docking base coupled with the docking cover with a narrow gap therebetween, in which the docking printed circuit board is mounted, the docking base being coupled to an exterior facing of the docking cover so that the docking cover and the docking base provides a protective cover for the docking panted circuit board; wherein the docking cover doubles as a battery compartment.