System and method for a portable terminal having a dual display module structure

A method of interconnecting first and second display panel units in a portable terminal, the method comprising:

• connecting the first display panel unit to the second display panel unit so that the first display panel unit may rotate relative to the second display panel unit;
• providing a first film connecting member on the first display panel unit;
• providing a recessed portion on the first display panel unit adjacent the first film connecting member;
• providing a second film connecting member on the second display panel unit, the second film connecting member adapted to fit into the recessed portion of the first display panel unit and be positioned adjacent the first film connecting member to provide a channel between the first and second display panel units;
• and
• routing an electrical film through the channel to electrically interconnect the first and second display panel units.

A portable terminal, comprising:

• a first display panel unit operable to display an image;
• a second display panel unit operable to display an image;
• a hinge member connected to the first and second display panel units and operable to allow the first display panel unit to rotate relative to the second display panel unit;
• and
• a film connecting member connected to the first and second display panel units, the film connecting member adapted to receive an electrical film for electrically connecting the first display panel unit to the second display panel unit.