Patent ID: 8146244
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: G06F,H04M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a handheld device, the method comprising: providing an elongated enclosure having a substantially uniform cross-section along a longitudinal axis thereof, the enclosure defining an internal lumen configured for slidable receipt of at least one electronic component along internal rails formed in the lumen parallel to the longitudinal axis, wherein the enclosure has at least one open end, wherein the enclosure is formed from an extruded tube, the extruded tube having at least one access opening formed on a front face thereof; assembling electronic components into the extruded tube through the open end by sliding the electronic components along the internal rails, the internal rails providing a reference surface to position the electronic component assembly relative to the front face, wherein the electronic components include a first assembly having a display, and a second assembly having an input device, wherein the first assembly further includes: covering the open end of the enclosure with an end cap.