Patent ID: 6721651
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: G01C,G01S

Abstract:
A hand-held electronic device including a navigational component, comprising:a housing, the housing having an opening therein; a display viewable through a touch panel mounted in the opening of the housing, the touch panel including: a layer of rigid material; and a flexible substrate layer positioned near the layer of rigid material; a mounting member circumscribing the opening, the mounting member including a pocket for holding an adhesive and applying the adhesive about the periphery of the touch panel; a backing member that fits within the housing, the backing member having a portion positioned near the layer of rigid material of the touch panel; a first shock absorbing member including a portion which is sandwiched between the backing member and the layer of rigid material of the touch panel; and a second shock absorbing member including a portion which is sandwiched between the flexible substrate layer of the touch panel and the mounting member.