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An apparatus is disclosed for testing portable devices. The apparatus includes a base upon which the portable device is mounted, and a top mold which fits over the base to immobilize the portable device. Templates can also be formed on the top mold or base. The templates contain test patterns that a

An apparatus is disclosed for testing portable devices. The apparatus includes a base upon which the portable device is mounted, and a top mold which fits over the base to immobilize the portable device. Templates can also be formed on the top mold or base. The templates contain test patterns that are defined by a plurality of apertures. A stylus is used to test the portable device by engaging or contacting different locations through the apertures in the test pattern.

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1. An apparatus comprising: a base having at least one mounting surface for receiving a portable device thereon;a sizing mechanism configured for adjustment along at least two axes of the base to receive the portable device based on a size of the portable device;at least one template containing a pl

1. An apparatus comprising: a base having at least one mounting surface for receiving a portable device thereon;a sizing mechanism configured for adjustment along at least two axes of the base to receive the portable device based on a size of the portable device;at least one template containing a plurality of apertures forming a test pattern; anda stylus that engages the portable device at different locations through the test pattern while the portable device is mounted to the base,wherein consistent results can be obtained from repeated engagement of the stylus at the different locations. 2. An apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a template assembly configured for mounting on the base and for receiving the at least one template thereon, andwherein the at least one template is configured for movement on the template assembly to align the test pattern with a predetermined portion of the portable device. 3. An apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of sidewalls extending from the base,wherein at least one of the plurality of sidewalls contains a plurality of apertures forming an auxiliary test pattern, andwherein the stylus is further configured for engaging the portable device through the auxiliary test pattern. 4. An apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of sidewalls extending from the base, andwherein at least one of the plurality of sidewalls contains port openings for testing a port of the mobile device. 5. An apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a sidewall extending from a side portion of the base; andone or more tracks disposed on the base and oriented perpendicularly to the sidewall,wherein the one or more tracks define one of the axes for adjusting the sizing mechanism. 6. An apparatus of claim 5, wherein the sizing mechanism comprises: a platform adapted for movement along the one or more tracks; andat least one clamp configured for movement along the platform and for locking at a selected position on the platform,wherein the platform can be adjusted to a width of the portable device, and the at least one clamp can be adjusted to a length of the portable device. 7. An apparatus of claim 6, further comprising: a second sidewall extending from a second side portion of the base that is opposite the side portion; anda template assembly configured for mounting on the sidewall and the second sidewall, and configured for receiving the at least one template thereon,wherein the at least one template is configured for movement on the template assembly to align the test pattern with a predetermined portion of the portable device. 8. An apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sizing mechanism comprises: one or more tracks disposed on the base and oriented along a first of the at least two axes;a first platform and a second platform oriented along a second of the at least two axes, and adapted for movement along the one or more tracks;at least one first clamp configured for movement along the first platform and for locking at a selected position on the first platform; andat least one second clamp configured for movement along the second platform and for locking at a selected position on the second platform,wherein the first platform and the second platform are adjustable to a width of the portable device, andwherein the at least one first clamp and the at least one second clamp are lockable at a position corresponding to a length of the portable device. 9. An apparatus of claim 8, further comprising: a template assembly configured for mounting on the first and second platforms, and configured for receiving the at least one template thereon,wherein the at least one template is configured for movement on the template assembly to align the test pattern with a predetermined portion of the portable device, andwherein the template assembly is adjustable for accommodating movement of the first and second platforms. 10. An apparatus of claim 1, wherein the stylus is configured to engage a tactile portion of the portable device. 11. An apparatus of claim 1, wherein the stylus is configured to engage a touch responsive portion of the portable device. 12. An apparatus of claim 1, wherein the portable device is a mobile phone. 13. An apparatus of claim 1, wherein the portable device is one of a small tablet, large tablet, and personal digital assistant (PDA).