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20090061930 | COMPACT PALMTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM AND WIRELESS TELEPHONE WITH FOLDABLE DUAL-SIDED DISPLAY - The present invention is a compact personal digital assistant (PDA) and cellular telephone with foldable dual-sided display. By utilizing flexible display technology, both a PDA and a cellular telephone are incorporated into one device. In a closed state, in one embodiment, the present invention corresponds to the form used for typical cellular telephone use (e.g., candy bar size). In an open state, in one embodiment, the present invention corresponds to the form used for typical PDA use by providing an enlarged viewing area. The present invention provides the benefit of two distinct devices in one device by allowing for common operations and functionality without compromising the respective form factor of either device. | 03-05-2009 |
20100197346 | COMPACT REMOVABLE VOICE HANDSET FOR AN INTEGRATED PORTABLE COMPUTER SYSTEM/MOBILE PHONE - A compact removable voice handset for an integrated palmtop computer system/mobile phone is presented. The present invention is used in conjunction with a personal digital assistant (PDA). The PDA comprises electronics for wireless communications and a contact information database and a means for coupling the handset to the PDA. The present invention is compact such that when coupled to the PDA, there is minimal increase to the overall size and weight of the PDA. The present invention comprises a microphone and a speaker, and is communicatively coupled, via either a wireless connection or a wired connection, to the PDA. The handset comprises control elements such that the handset can be operated independent of the PDA. In one embodiment, the handset comprises a display and control elements configured for accessing the contact information database of the PDA, adjusting the volume of the handset, and for initiating or ending wireless communications. | 08-05-2010 |
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20090058819 | SOFT-USER INTERFACE FEATURE PROVIDED IN COMBINATION WITH PRESSABLE DISPLAY SURFACE - A mobile computing device having a display assembly that is configured to otherwise capable of distinguishing contact by a magnitude of force or inward movement of the display surface as a whole. | 03-05-2009 |
20090179861 | SMALL FORM-FACTOR KEYPAD FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention provide an effective keypad assembly and keypad layout for mobile computing devices. In particular, embodiments of the invention provide keyboard layouts and designs. Additionally, embodiments described herein provide for stack components to make keyboards operable on small-form factor devices. | 07-16-2009 |
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20140036429 | COVER FOR A TABLET COMPUTING DEVICE - A cover for a tablet computing device is provided. The cover includes a first panel extending from the first cover segment, a second panel extending from the first panel, and a third panel extending from the second panel. The panels are structured to pivot relative to the adjacent panels. The cover also includes at least a first magnetic component disposed in the first cover segment and a second magnetic component disposed in the third panel. The first panel, second panel, and third panel are each pivotable relative to the first cover segment to form a first stable position and a second stable position. | 02-06-2014 |
20140036430 | POSITIONABLE STAND FOR COMPUTING DEVICE - A stand assembly for a computing device is provided. The stand assembly includes a stand and a coupling mechanism to couple the stand to a rear face of the computing device. The coupling mechanism is structured to enable the stand to be moved under bias into multiple positions, including a first position in which the stand extends outward from the rear face at a first angle and retains the computing device upright at a first orientation, and a second position in which the stand extends outward from the rear face at a second angle and retains the computing device upright at a second orientation. The coupling mechanism is structured to return the stand, from at least each of the first position and the second position, into a closed position that abuts the rear face of the computing device when the coupling mechanism is relaxed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140036438 | COVER FOR A TABLET COMPUTING DEVICE HAVING RETAINING MECHANISMS - A computing device accessory is provided. The computing device accessory includes a first cover segment that has an inner surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface includes a recessed region to receive a base of a tablet computing device. The computing device accessory also includes a magnetic component provided with the first cover segment, where the magnetic component is positioned to actively retain the tablet computing device when the base of the tablet computing device is received in the recessed region. | 02-06-2014 |
20140064537 | DIRECTED AUDIO - Embodiments provide apparatuses and systems which include a front surface, a back surface, and a second back surface. A speaker may be disposed between the front surface and the back surface. The speaker is to direct audio substantially orthogonally through the back surface. The second back surface is to enable an acoustic response from the speaker. A method is also provided which enables a computing device to determine whether it is engaging a surface. In response to the determination, the computing device may adjust the audio signal provisioned to a speaker directed orthogonally to the surface, and output the audio signal to provision an omni-directional acoustic response. | 03-06-2014 |
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20150093104 | Protective Lens Attachment - A protective lens attachment is configured to couple to a camera lens ring to protect a camera lens during operation. The protective lens attachment can include a compressible structure, on which a force is exerted by a camera lens ring when the camera lens ring is inserted into the protective lens attachment. The compressible structure is configured to exert a reciprocal force onto the camera lens ring, creating a friction force between the compressible structure and the camera lens ring, and securely coupling the protective lens attachment to the camera lens ring. | 04-02-2015 |