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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2006
Marcus Schorpp, Lempaala, FI;
Maatta Esa-sakari, Farnborough, GB;
Marcus Schorpp, Lempaala, FI;
Maatta Esa-Sakari, Farnborough, GB;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
The present invention provides an electronic device comprising two or more housing parts which are movable in relation to each other with an optical arrangement enabling optical data communication between electronic components located in the housing parts. The device according to the invention comprises a first housing part comprising first electronic components, a second housing part comprising second electronic components, wherein said first housing part and said second housing part are movably connected and capable of taking at least a first and a second position in relation to each other, a first optoelectronic device connected with said first electronic components, a second optoelectronic device connected with said second electronic components, and a first light duct, and a second light duct, wherein said first light duct is arranged to provide a first light path optically coupling said optoelectronic devices in said first position, and said second light duct is arranged to provide a second light path optically coupling said optoelectronic devices in said second position.