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A dual function connector for a mobile radio communication device functions as both a system connector for connecting the phone to external devices and a battery connector for establishing contact between the battery and the phone's internal circuits. The dual function connector comprises a contact

A dual function connector for a mobile radio communication device functions as both a system connector for connecting the phone to external devices and a battery connector for establishing contact between the battery and the phone's internal circuits. The dual function connector comprises a contact housing having a plurality of slots, two or more dual function contacts, and one or more system contacts. The dual function contacts and system contacts are received in respective slots in the contact housing. The dual function contacts and system contacts each include a system interface portion which serves as a contact for connecting external devices. The dual function contacts also include a battery interface portion for establishing an electrical connection to the battery. The dual function contacts eliminate the need to have separate connections for the battery and system contacts.

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1. A mobile radio communication device comprising:a) a housing; b) communication circuits contained within the housing for transmitting and receiving speech and/or data signals via a wireless carrier; c) a battery associated with said housing for powering the communication circuits; and d) a dual fu

1. A mobile radio communication device comprising:a) a housing; b) communication circuits contained within the housing for transmitting and receiving speech and/or data signals via a wireless carrier; c) a battery associated with said housing for powering the communication circuits; and d) a dual function connector for directly connecting the communication circuits to said battery and to an external device, said dual function connector comprising at least one system contact shaped in a first configuration for establishing an electrical connection between an external device and the communication circuits, and at least one dual function contact shaped In a second configuration for establishing an electrical connection between the communications circuits, battery, and an external device; e) the system contact comprises a system interface portion that projects from a first side of the dual function connector to provide a means for connecting an external device to the communication circuits; a lead to connect the system contact to the communication circuits; and one or more intermediate portions connecting the lead with the system interface portion.