Patent ID: 7523546

Claim:
A method for manufacturing a composite layer for an electronic device that includes one or more electronic components, the composite layer adapted to be operably engaged with and in communication with the electronic device, the method comprising: positioning at least one electronic component upon one side of a first support layer, the at least one electronic component including at least one conductive portion, the at least one conductive portion being adapted to communicate with the electronic device; defining at least one aperture in the first support layer, the at least one aperture configured to receive the at least one conductive portion of the at least one electronic component so as to recess the at least one electronic component within the first support layer and to allow communication between the at least one electronic component and another portion of the electronic device; following positioning of the at least one electronic component upon one side of the first support layer, applying an adhesive layer to the side of the first support layer carrying the at least one electronic component; and applying a second support layer to the adhesive layer so as to laminate the at least one electronic component between the first and second support layers to form the composite layer, the composite layer being adapted to be capable of operably engaging another portion of the electronic device such that the at least one electronic component is capable of communicating with another portion of the electronic device via the at least one conductive portion.