Patent ID: 8611095

Claim:
A flex connector assembly for connecting electrical components in a small form factor communication device, comprising: a main body portion, comprising: a receiver port having a first connection area arranged to receive and electrically connect to a first component, which comprises an audio circuit; a sensor flex portion having a second connection area arranged to receive and electrically connect to a proximity sensor, the proximity sensor configured to detect an object within a pre-determined distance of the proximity sensor and provide a signal that indicates that the object is within the pre-determined distance; and a first folding flexible portion connecting the receiver port and the sensor flex portion, wherein the secured first component and the secured a proximity sensor are brought in close proximity to each other by folding the folding flexible portion into a compact folded arrangement; a main logic board connector having a third connection area; and a second folding flexible portion coupling the main logic board connector to the main body portion.