Belkin International, Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160112870 | SIMPLIFICATION OF ATTACHING DEVICES TO SECURED WIRELESS NETWORKS - Described herein are systems and methods for connecting devices to secured networks, such as secured wireless networks, by storing credentials for the network and passing the credentials to a new device, such as, for example, when the new device is attempting to connect to the secured network for the first time. | 04-21-2016 |
20160109271 | APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO DETECT GAS USAGE, METHOD OF PROVIDING SAME, AND METHOD OF DETECTING GAS USAGE - An apparatus configured to detect gas usage by two or more gas appliances. The apparatus can include a processing module configured to run on a computational unit. The apparatus also can include a sensing unit configured to be coupled to a gas regulator. The sensing unit can include at least one acoustic sensor configured to detect two or more acoustic signals produced by the gas regulator and convert the two or more acoustic signals into one or more first digital acoustic data signals. The sensing unit also can include a transmitter electrically coupled to the at least one acoustic sensor and configured to transmit the one or more first digital acoustic data signals to the computational unit. The processing module can be configured to use the one or more first digital acoustic data signals to determine an individual gas usage by each of the two or more gas appliances coupled to the gas regulator based upon the two or more acoustic signals produced by the gas regulator. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 04-21-2016 |
20160098309 | BACKUP-INSTRUCTING BROADCAST TO NETWORK DEVICES RESPONSIVE TO DETECTION OF FAILURE RISK - Embodiments relate to systems and methods for detecting failure-risk events at devices and facilitating local and/or remote data back-up and/or device operations. In some instances, a device characterizes a stimulus sensed at the device or an operation of a component of the device. A determination is made that a failure-risk condition is satisfied based on the characterization. In response to determining that the failure-risk condition is satisfied, the device initiates a data backing up of data in a non-volatile reserved memory or facilitates transmission of an alert communication from the device to another device. | 04-07-2016 |
20160078731 | Detector Devices for Presenting Notifications and Supporting Context Inferences - Techniques can relate to a multi-purpose a detector surface on a network device. A stimulus variable can be identified at a detector device based on an environmental stimulus detected by a sensor. The detector device can include the sensor. The detector device can transmit an initial communication to a device. The first communication can include the stimulus variable. A new communication that includes data corresponding to another device can be received at the detector device. The detector device can determine, based on the stimulus detected by the sensor and is further based on the new communication, that a visual stimulus is to be presented. The visual stimulus can be presented. | 03-17-2016 |
20160072832 | COORDINATED AND DEVICE-DISTRIBUTED DETECTION OF ABNORMAL NETWORK DEVICE OPERATION - Techniques for coordinated and device-distributed detection of abnormal network device operation are provided. In some embodiments, a method may include identifying a suspicious activity condition associated with a suspect network device. The suspicious activity condition may also be associated with the device itself. Activity of the network device may be detected and analyzed, including additional data corresponding to the activity from one or more other network devices in the same network. In response to determining that the suspicious activity condition is satisfied, an alert communication can be transmitted that identifies the suspect network device. When the activity is associated with the device itself, a local operation at the network device may be changed. | 03-10-2016 |
20160070611 | COORDINATED AND DEVICE-DISTRIBUTED DETECTION OF ABNORMAL NETWORK DEVICE OPERATION - Techniques for coordinated and device-distributed detection of abnormal network device operation are provided. In some embodiments, a method may include identifying a suspicious activity condition associated with a suspect network device. The suspicious activity condition may also be associated with the device itself. Activity of the network device may be detected and analyzed, including additional data corresponding to the activity from one or more other network devices in the same network. In response to determining that the suspicious activity condition is satisfied, an alert communication can be transmitted that identifies the suspect network device. When the activity is associated with the device itself, a local operation at the network device may be changed. | 03-10-2016 |
20160042283 | Detector Devices for Presenting Notifications and Supporting Context Inferences - Techniques can relate to generating inferences based on network devices' measuring of environmental data points and generating notifications or controlling devices based on the inferences. One or more environmental data points can be accessed. Each environmental data point in the one or more environmental data points can include one measured by a detector device and that characterizes a corresponding environmental stimulus. At least one of the environmental data points can be indicative of a light intensity or power usage measured by a first device. An inference can be generated based on the one or more environmental data points. A notification or device control can be identified based on the inference. A communication can be generated and transmitted to a second device. Receipt of the communication can cause the second device to present the notification or to be controlled in accordance with the device control. | 02-11-2016 |
20150382436 | Light Switch Controlling Light Source Via Wireless Transmission - This disclosure relates in general to a networked light switch. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a light switch that, in response to detecting a local input or motion, transmits a communication that causes another light switch to change a state of a light. This disclosure further relates to techniques for detecting an abnormal current draw state of an electrical device such as a lighting device are described; systems including in-wall network devices having a user-facing restore button for restoring some or all of the customizable settings to a factory default state; and techniques for controlling device operations in accordance with scenes or modes. | 12-31-2015 |
20150351096 | OPTIMIZING NETWORK PERFORMANCE USING BAND-SWITCHING OPERATIONS - Techniques and systems for using band-switching operations are provided. For example, a method, computing device, or computer-program product may be provided, and may include receiving a communication, wherein the communication is received on a channel of a first WiFi frequency band, and wherein the communication is received using a first WiFi circuit of the computing device. The method, computing device, or computer-program product may further include determining a second WiFi frequency band on which to transmit the communication, wherein the second WiFi frequency band is different from the first WiFi frequency band, and transmitting the communication, wherein the communication is transmitted on a channel of the second WiFi frequency band, wherein the communication is transmitted using a second WiFi circuit of the computing device, and wherein the determining and transmitting are performed when a band-switching operation is enabled. | 12-03-2015 |
20150350008 | NETWORK ADDRESSABLE APPLIANCE INTERFACE DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to an interface device to control an appliance through a network. The interface device can be device-agnostic and can be incorporated into any suitable appliance. Upon initialization, the interface device can determine the capabilities of the attached appliance and send out update information that can be received by a controller. The controller can send commands designated to control the appliance, which are received by the interface device and translated into appropriate commands that are transmitted to the appliance. The interface device can turn the appliance into a network device, such as a home automation network device. | 12-03-2015 |
20150319006 | CONTROLLING SETTINGS AND ATTRIBUTES RELATED TO OPERATION OF DEVICES IN A NETWORK - Techniques are described for controlling attributes and/or settings related to operation of devices via a wireless network. An access device can determine a status of a configurable attribute/setting related to operation of a device (e.g., a home automation network device that can control a home appliance) connected to the network. The computing device can execute an application that can generate and display a graphical interface including an interactive area or an interactive element to control the device. The interactive element or the graphical interface can indicate a current value for the setting/attribute. The interactive area or element can be adjustable to adjust the setting/attribute. An adjusted value of the setting/attribute can be communicated to the network which can cause operation of the device to be controlled based on the adjusted value. The computing device can modify the graphical interface to indicate the adjusted value of the setting/attribute. | 11-05-2015 |
20150304171 | MODULAR INTERFACE FRAMEWORK FOR NETWORK DEVICES - Techniques for providing interface modules for controlling network devices are provided. For example, a method may include receiving, at a computing device, a communication including a unique identifier for a network device connected to a network. The method may further include using the unique identifier to determine an interface module for the network device and transmitting the interface module, wherein when the interface module is received, the interface module displays one or more interface elements usable to control the network device connected to the network. | 10-22-2015 |
20150304157 | MODULAR INTERFACE FRAMEWORK FOR NETWORK DEVICES - Techniques for providing interface modules for controlling network devices are provided. For example, a method may include receiving, at a computing device, a communication including a unique identifier for a network device connected to a network. The method may further include using the unique identifier to determine an interface module for the network device and transmitting the interface module, wherein when the interface module is received, the interface module displays one or more interface elements usable to control the network device connected to the network. | 10-22-2015 |
20150282217 | SMART LOCAL DEVICE REDISCOVERY - A smart local device rediscovery method is disclosed to take advantage of network devices with persistent addresses. A network device can quickly display cached status information from known network devices to a user while transmitting status update and network discovery requests to determine the accuracy of the cached information. The network device can use cached last known addresses to send unicast status update requests to known devices while concurrently performing a multicast discovery request to check for new devices or devices with changed addresses. A user can be provided with cached information immediately and the display can be updated as replies to the status update requests and discovery requests are received. | 10-01-2015 |
20150281392 | IOT DEVICE ENVIRONMENT DETECTION, IDENTIFICATION AND CACHING - A method and apparatus for controlling latency within a wireless system, and more specifically sharing, updating and storing status information between devices in a wireless network, is disclosed. An example method includes receiving, at a computing device, a communication including an indication that a mobile device is associated with a device on a network; transmitting stored status data, wherein the stored status data includes a status corresponding to the device, and wherein when the stored status data is received, the stored status data is used to display the status corresponding to the device; detecting updated status data corresponding to the device; updating the stored status data corresponding to the device using the updated status data corresponding to the device; and transmitting the updated status data, wherein the updated status data includes the updated status corresponding to the device, and wherein when the updated status data is received, the updated status data is used to display the updated status corresponding to the device. | 10-01-2015 |
20150281240 | IOT DEVICE ENVIRONMENT DETECTION, IDENTIFICATION AND CACHING - A method and apparatus for controlling latency within a wireless system, and more specifically sharing, updating and storing status information between devices in a wireless network, is disclosed. An example method includes receiving, at a computing device, a communication including an indication that a mobile device is associated with a device on a network; transmitting stored status data, wherein the stored status data includes a status corresponding to the device, and wherein when the stored status data is received, the stored status data is used to display the status corresponding to the device; detecting updated status data corresponding to the device; updating the stored status data corresponding to the device using the updated status data corresponding to the device; and transmitting the updated status data, wherein the updated status data includes the updated status corresponding to the device, and wherein when the updated status data is received, the updated status data is used to display the updated status corresponding to the device. | 10-01-2015 |
20150280994 | LOGICAL NETWORK GENERATION USING PRIMARY GATEWAY CREDENTIALS - Techniques for identifying a primary gateway and generating a logical network using credentials of the primary gateway are provided. For example, a method, computing device, or computer-program product may include transmitting a query, wherein the query includes a request for identifying a primary gateway in a local area network, and receiving a response to the query, wherein the response includes an identifier associated with the primary gateway. Further, the method, computing device, or computer-program product may include transmitting credentials of the primary gateway, wherein the credentials are used to associate the computing device with a logical network in the local area network, and receiving a network identifier, wherein the network identifier is associated with the logical network in the local area network. | 10-01-2015 |
20150257179 | UNIFYING MULTIPLE WIRELESS NETWORKS - Techniques for unifying multiple logical networks are provided. For example, a method may include receiving, at a computing device, a communication, wherein the communication indicates a plurality of network devices that are detected by a mobile device, and wherein the plurality of network devices detected by the mobile device are in a network. The method may further include determining that multiple network identifiers are associated with the plurality of network devices. The method may further include determining a common network identifier for use with the plurality of network devices in the network, and transmitting the common network identifier to the plurality of network devices. | 09-10-2015 |
20150257083 | UNIFYING MULTIPLE WIRELESS NETWORKS - Techniques for unifying multiple logical networks are provided. For example, a method may include receiving, at a computing device, a communication, wherein the communication includes an indication that a first network identifier and a second network identifier are associated with a plurality of network devices in a network. The method may further include determining a common network identifier for use with the plurality of network devices in the network and transmitting the common network identifier to one or more of the plurality of network devices. | 09-10-2015 |
20150215570 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE COMPUTERS - A system is presented for interconnecting a single user console having user interface devices, including a console keyboard, a console video display unit, a console mouse, and speakers, to a plurality of host computers each capable of using user interface devices, including a keyboard, a video display unit, and a mouse, and allowing the user to access one or more of the host computers from the single user console. The video output from each of the host computers is scaled and cropped as appropriate so that the video output of each host may be simultaneously displayed as host computer “windows” on the console video display unit or overlaid with the background suppressed to display application windows from multiple hosts on a single screen. The user may easily navigate between the host computers through a convenient and intuitive user interface that allows control of individual host computers, the transfer of files between computers using familiar a “drag and drop” interface, and copying and pasting of data between applications running on different computers. The audio output from each of the host computers may be mixed or switched for output to the speakers as desired. | 07-30-2015 |
20150108186 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAMERA CASE AND METHOD OF PROVIDING THE SAME - A case can include a front cover and a back cover. The back cover can include a back edge, a device support assembly including a main device region and a tab, and a flap including an exposure region and a tab region. The case can include a top edge and a bottom edge. The back cover can be configured to be removably coupled to a first electronic device. The back cover can be configured to be removably coupled to a second electronic device when the first electronic device is not coupled to the back cover. The first electronic device can include a first camera lens and first dimensions. The second electronic device can include a second camera lens and second dimensions different from the first dimensions of the first electronic device. The flap can be configured to be placed in an exposed configuration and a closed configuration. Other embodiments are provided. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107767 | OVERLAY APPLICATOR, APPLICATOR MACHINE, AND CRADLE, AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AND USING THE SAME - An overlay applicator can include an overlay with a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The overlay applicator can include an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner can include a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. The adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants. The overlay applicator can include a protective film removably attached to the top side of the overlay. The overlay applicator can include an alignment tab. The alignment tab can include an alignment mechanism. The overlay applicator further can include a pull tab. The pull can include a wiper. Other embodiments are provided. | 04-23-2015 |
20150047773 | OVERLAY APPLICATOR, APPLICATOR MACHINE, AND CRADLE, AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AND USING THE SAME - An overlay applicator can include an overlay with a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can include an adhesive agent configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The overlay applicator can include an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner can include a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay. The adhesive release liner can be configured to protect the adhesive agent at the bottom side of the overlay from contaminants. The overlay applicator can include a protective film removably attached to the top side of the overlay. The overlay applicator can include an alignment tab. The alignment tab can include an alignment mechanism. The overlay applicator further can include a pull tab. The pull can include a wiper. Other embodiments are provided. | 02-19-2015 |
20140218849 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESSORY AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AND USING THE SAME - Some embodiments include an electronic device accessory. Other embodiments of related electronic device accessories and methods of providing and using the same are also disclosed. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216954 | CASE FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - Some embodiments include a case for an electrical device. The case includes a support assembly configured to be removably coupled to the electrical device. The case also includes a first portion coupled to at least a portion of the support assembly. The case further includes a second portion coupled to the first portion at a first hinge. The case also includes a third portion hingedly coupled to the second portion. The case further includes a fourth portion hingedly coupled to the third portion. The fourth portion includes a hand support assembly at an inner surface of the fourth portion. The hand support assembly includes a perimeter frame, an inner frame, and a channel between the perimeter frame and the inner frame. Other embodiments are provided. | 08-07-2014 |
20140207856 | METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION REGARDING ONE OR MORE ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND SYSTEM FOR THE SAME - Embodiments include a method of disseminating information regarding at least one electrical device using a registration server. The at least one electrical device has unique identification information, an internal IP address, and an external IP address, wherein the external IP address is an IP address of a first gateway device for a first local network. The method can include: receiving in the registration server a first request to register the at least one electrical device, the first request to register includes the unique identification information, the internal IP address, and the external IP address of the at least one electrical device; storing in the registration server the unique identification information, the internal IP address, and the external IP address of the at least one electrical device using the registration server; receiving in the registration server from a first client computer a first request for information regarding the at least one electrical device, the first request includes the external IP address of the first client computer and the unique identification information of the at least one electrical device; providing to the first client computer the external IP address of the at least one electrical device if the external IP address of the first client computer is different from the external IP address of the at least one electrical device; and providing to the first client computer the internal IP address of the at least one electrical device if the external IP address of the first client computer is identical to the external IP address of the at least one electrical device. The registration server is not part of the first local network. In some examples, the at least one electrical device and the first gateway device are part of the first local network. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 07-24-2014 |
20140199882 | ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES FOR DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYERS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197049 | SUPPORT FROM LEG OF USER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR TABLET COMPUTER AND METHOD - An apparatus for supporting an electronic device such as a tablet computer from a user's leg, the apparatus having a leg-conforming region having a rounded edge configured to conform around the top of one of the user's legs. Various embodiments have a base, a lower back member, an upper back member, hinges, a flexible top layer, a flexible bottom layer, a central stiff layer, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the leg conforming region extends across a hinge. In certain embodiments, the members, base, or a combination thereof, are planar, rectangular, or both. In different embodiments, the leg conforming region can be flexible, elastic, or a hole through the apparatus. Hinges can be parallel, some embodiments include a handle, and methods include a method of obtaining, providing, or manufacturing an apparatus for supporting an electronic device from a user's leg. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197048 | MULTIPLE ORIENTATION SUPPORT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH TOUCH SCREEN AND METHOD - Apparatus for supporting a tablet computer or an electrical device having a touch screen in multiple orientations, the apparatus including a substantially planar base, a back member, a first hinge attaching the back member to the base, a cover configured to hold the electrical device, and a connector that attaches the cover to the back member. The connector can include at least one alignment piece that aligns the cover to the back member only in certain predefined orientations including a landscape orientation and a portrait orientation, and the alignment piece inhibits the cover from being rotated about an axis perpendicular to the cover relative to the back member when the cover is attached to the back member with the connector, but the connector allows the cover to be detached from the back member and reattached in a different one of the predefined orientations. | 07-17-2014 |
20140166506 | CASE FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A case for an electrical device includes: (a) a first portion with a bottom surface; (b) a second portion adjacent to the first portion; (c) a third portion adjacent to the second portion; (d) a fourth portion adjacent to the third portion; and (e) a fifth portion with an interior surface and adjacent to the fourth portion. In this embodiment, at least one of the first portion or the third portion is configured to be removably coupled to the electrical device. Additionally, when the case placed in an open configuration, the first portion is capable of being located over the fifth portion with the bottom surface of the first portion adjacent to the interior surface of the fifth portion. | 06-19-2014 |
20140153182 | PORTABLE-COMPUTER STAND AND METHOD OF PROVIDING THE SAME - A stand for a portable computer can include a top including a front surface, a rear surface, and a trough. The stand can include a base. The rear surface can be substantially coplanar with the front surface. The rear and front surfaces can be configured to support the portable computer in a first orientation. The trough can be configured to hold the portable computer in a second orientation different from the first orientation. | 06-05-2014 |
20140144954 | CLAMP BRACES AND RELATED METHODS - In one embodiment, an apparatus to carry a portable device comprises a brace body, an adjustment mechanism coupled to the brace body, and a locking mechanism coupled to the brace body. The adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the apparatus for an adjusted fit and to retain the adjusted fit for the apparatus when not in use. The locking mechanism is configured to conform to a locked state to configure the apparatus for a bracing fit and to conform to an unlocked state to configure the apparatus for a relaxed fit. The bracing fit is configured to brace the apparatus at a usage position, and the relaxed fit permits positioning of the apparatus relative to the usage position. | 05-29-2014 |
20140139989 | TABLET KEYBOARD CASE AND METHOD OF PROVIDING THE SAME - A case for a tablet computing device can include a first cover configured to hold the tablet computing device. The first cover can include a first attachment mechanism. The case can include a second cover. The second cover can include a keyboard, one or more second attachment mechanisms, and/or one or more sensors. The first attachment mechanism can be configured to couple with the one or more second attachment mechanisms to hold the case in an open keyboard configuration such that the keyboard is uncovered and a screen of the tablet computing device is uncovered. The keyboard can be turned on when the one or more sensors detect that the case is in the open keyboard configuration. | 05-22-2014 |
20140136749 | CABLE DOCK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A cable dock assembly can include a first sub-assembly including a power adapter configured to attach to a power source, a second sub-assembly including a first video display plug configured to attach to a first video display, a third sub-assembly including a universal serial bus plug configured to attach to a computing device placed on a surface, a first electrical cable attached at the first sub-assembly and the second sub-assembly, a second electrical cable attached at the second sub-assembly and the third sub-assembly, and one or more controller chips. The one or more controller chips can be fully contained within at least one of the first, second, or third sub-assemblies. Other related assemblies and methods are also provided. | 05-15-2014 |
20140084126 | Electrical Accessory and Method of Providing Same - Some embodiments disclose a coupling device configured to couple to a surface. The coupling device including: (a) a first housing; (b) a rotational dial with a first aperture and mechanically coupled to the first housing, the rotational dial comprising a cam mechanism adjacent to the first aperture; (c) a support base comprising a first stem with a second aperture, the first stem is located inside the first aperture, the stem having a second aperture; (d) a suction cup coupled to at least one of the rotational dial or the support base, the suction cup having: (1) a suction portion; and (2) a second stem located inside of the second aperture; and (e) an elastic mechanism located at least partially between the support base and the second stem of the suction cup. The coupling device is configured such that the suction cup can be rotated relative to at least the rotational dial to create a vacuum between the suction portion and the surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 03-27-2014 |
20140077590 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO EMULATE HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL SIGNATURES - Some embodiments teach an electrical device configured to emulate a high frequency electrical noise signal on an electrical power line. The electrical power line is coupled to one or more electrical outlets and the electrical device configured to be coupled to one or more electrical appliances. The electrical device can include: (a) a monitoring module configured to detect usage of electrical power from the electrical power line by a first one of the one or more electrical appliances; (b) an emitter module configured to generate an emulated high frequency electrical noise signal, the emulated high frequency electrical noise signal emulates electrical noise from a switch mode power supply; (c) a first electrical coupling mechanism configured to couple to a first one of the one or more electrical outlets; and (d) a second coupling mechanism configured to couple to the first one of the one or more electrical appliances. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-20-2014 |
20140070613 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY AND RELATED METHODS - Electric power supplies are described herein. Other examples, systems, and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 03-13-2014 |
20140068119 | KEYBOARD-VIDEO-MOUSE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AND USING THE SAME - Some embodiments include keyboard-video-mouse systems. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed. | 03-06-2014 |
20140059257 | KEYBOARD-VIDEO-MOUSE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AND USING THE SAME - Some embodiments include keyboard-video-mouse systems. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed. | 02-27-2014 |
20140038626 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTING, TRANSMITTING, AND RECEIVING AN UNUSED CARRIER FREQUENCY AND TRANSMITTING OVER THE UNUSED CARRIER FREQUENCY - Some embodiments concern a method of transmitting electrical signals. The method can include: using a global positioning satellite receiver to determine a first location of a first electrical device; using a first transmitter to transmit the first location to a first server; using a receiver to receive information identifying at least one first unused frequency at the first location from the first server; selecting a first transmission frequency from the at least one first unused frequency; and communicating the first transmission frequency to a user. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 02-06-2014 |
20140038455 | ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES FOR DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYERS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 02-06-2014 |
20130234649 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - In some embodiments, a battery management system configured to control electrical charging of a battery of a user computing device when the user computing device is electrically coupled to an external charging unit. The external charging unit can be configured to provide electrical power to the user computing device. The battery management system can include: (a) a context analyzer module configured to run on a first controller and further configured to determine one or more optimal procedures to charge the battery of the user computing device; and (b) a determination module configured to run on the first controller and further configured to determine a first charging procedure to charge the battery based on the one or more optimal procedures and further configured to manage charging of the battery of the user computing device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
20130161455 | STAND FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS OF PROVIDING AND USING SAME - Some embodiments include a stand for an electronic device. Other embodiments of related stands and methods of providing and using the same are disclosed. | 06-27-2013 |
20130140312 | Case Configured To Removably Couple To A Portable Electrical Device And Method Of Providing And Use Thereof - Some embodiments concern a holder for an electrical device. The holder can include: (a) a cover configured to couple to the electrical device, the cover having: (1) a front portion; (2) a back portion opposite the front portion; (3) one or more side portions; and (b) a holding mechanism coupled to the back portion of the cover such that the holding mechanism is rotatable at least ninety degrees relative to the back portion of the cover, the holding mechanism having: (1) a strap assembly configured to couple to the back portion of the cover; and (2) a strap configured to couple to the strap assembly. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 06-06-2013 |
20130140195 | CASE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AND USING THE SAME - Some embodiments include a case for an electronic device. Other embodiments of related cases and methods of providing and using the same are disclosed. | 06-06-2013 |
20130126365 | Mobile Media Device Enclosure, Method of Use of Mobile Media Device Enclosure, and Method of Providing Mobile Media Device Enclosure - In some embodiments, a mobile media device enclosure can include: (a) an enclosure having an interior, an exterior, a top side, a bottom side, a right side, and a left side, the interior configured to form a cavity, the cavity is sized to retain a mobile media device therein; (b) a vertical boundary, the vertical boundary having a substantially vertical orientation and configured to substantially bisect the mobile media device enclosure from the top side to the bottom side; and (c) a horizontal boundary, the horizontal boundary having a substantially horizontal orientation and configured to substantially bisect the mobile media device enclosure from the left side to the right side. The vertical boundary and the horizontal boundary are further configured to substantially divide the mobile media device enclosure into four sections. Each of the four sections is elastically coupled to two other sections of the four sections. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 05-23-2013 |
20130119972 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ELECTRICAL POWER USAGE IN AN ELECTRICAL POWER INFRASTRUCTURE OF A BUILDING - Some embodiments can concern a method of using an electrical sensor device. The method can include: determining a first current measurement of a first current in an electrical power infrastructure and a first phase angle measurement of the first current; determining that a first load is coupled to the electrical power infrastructure; while the first load is coupled to the electrical power infrastructure, determining a second current measurement of a second current in the electrical power infrastructure and a second phase angle measurement of the second current; and using a Kalman filter to determine one or more first calibration coefficients for the electrical sensor device at least in part using the first current measurement, the second current measurement, the first phase angle, and the second phase angle. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130112838 | Electrical Accessory and Method of Providing Same - Some embodiments disclose a coupling device configured to couple to a surface. The coupling device including: (a) a first housing; (b) a rotational dial with a first aperture and mechanically coupled to the first housing, the rotational dial comprising a cam mechanism adjacent to the first aperture; (c) a support base comprising a first stem with a second aperture, the first stem is located inside the first aperture, the stem having a second aperture; (d) a suction cup coupled to at least one of the rotational dial or the support base, the suction cup having: (1) a suction portion; and (2) a second stem located inside of the second aperture; and (e) an elastic mechanism located at least partially between the support base and the second stem of the suction cup. The coupling device is configured such that the suction cup can be rotated relative to at least the rotational dial to create a vacuum between the suction portion and the surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 05-09-2013 |
20130109227 | ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES FOR DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYERS AND RELATED METHODS | 05-02-2013 |
20130108070 | Headset Systems And Related Methods | 05-02-2013 |
20130094111 | ELECTRICAL SURGE PROTECTOR AND METHOD OF PROVIDING THE SAME - Some embodiments include an electrical surge protector. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093304 | ACCESSORY FOR A MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AND USING THE SAME - Some embodiments include an accessory for a mobile electronic device. Other embodiments of related accessories and methods are also disclosed. | 04-18-2013 |
20130080097 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ISOLATE LOWER AMPLITUDE SIGNALS FOR ANALYSIS IN THE PRESENCE OF LARGE AMPLITUDE TRANSIENTS - Some embodiments concern a method of isolating low amplitude signals in one or more electrical signals. The method can include: using a data acquisition device to acquire one or more electrical signals; using a first processor to compute one or more first parameters related to the one or more electrical signals; using the first processor to determine one or more first portions of the one or more electrical signal that comprise one or more transient signals; using the first processor to selectively mask the one or more first portions of the one or more electrical signals to create one or more output signals; and adjusting a gain of the data acquisition device based upon one or more second parameters of the one or more output signals. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20130080092 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DATA COMPRESSION AND FEATURE EXTRACTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISAGGREGATING LOADS ON AN ELECTRICAL NETWORK - Some embodiments concern a method of detecting usage of one or more electrical devices coupled to an electrical power line. An electrical power signal with a predetermined period is on the electrical power line. The one or more electrical devices place one or more noise signals on the electrical power line. The electrical power signal comprises the one or more noise signals. The method can include: using a data acquisition device to acquire first data about the electrical power signal on the electrical power line such that the acquiring of the first data is synchronized with the predetermined period of the electrical power signal; processing the first data to create frequency domain data; and applying a feature extraction algorithm to the frequency domain data to determine a transition of an electrical state of at least a first one of the one or more electrical devices. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076119 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO EMULATE HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL SIGNATURES - Some embodiments teach an electrical device configured to emulate a high frequency electrical noise signal on an electrical power line. The electrical device can include: (a) a monitoring module configured to detect usage of electrical power from an electrical power line by a first one of one or more electrical appliances; (b) an emitter module configured to generate an emulated high frequency electrical noise signal, the emulated high frequency electrical noise signal emulates electrical noise from a switch mode power supply; (c) a first electrical coupling mechanism configured to couple to a first one of the one or more electrical outlets; and (d) a second coupling mechanism configured to couple to the first one of the one or more electrical appliances. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20130045728 | System And Method For Receiving And Placing Telephone Calls - In some embodiments, a method of placing and receiving a telephone call can include: determining that a mobile device has been coupled to a docking station while communicating audio for the telephone call using the mobile device and a wireless telephone network; communicating to a server that the mobile device has been coupled to the docking station; requesting that the server facilitate transfer of the telephone call from the wireless telephone network to a wired network; receiving incoming audio for the telephone call using the docking station and the wired network; and sending outgoing audio for the telephone call using the docking station and the wired network. The audio for the telephone call can include the incoming audio and the outgoing audio. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 02-21-2013 |
20120324047 | COMMUNICATION HUB FOR PRESENTING AUDIO-VISUAL DATA FROM ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AND USING THE SAME - Some embodiments include a communication hub for presenting audio-visual data from electronic devices. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are disclosed. | 12-20-2012 |
20120322514 | Connectivity Device and Method of Providing Same - In some embodiments, a connectivity device is configured to provide electrical power to a first electrical device and facilitate communications between the first electrical device and at least one second electrical device. The connectivity device further is configured to couple to a cigarette lighter and an external electrical power source. The connectivity device can include: (a) a first removable cigarette lighter adapter having: (1) a first electrical output interface; and (2) a power interface configured to removably couple to the cigarette lighter; (b) a base module having: (1) at least one first interface; (2) a second interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical output interface of the first removable cigarette lighter adapter and configured to also couple to the external electrical power source; (3) a third interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical device; and (4) a first control configured to receive operational instructions for the first electrical device. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 12-20-2012 |
20120298535 | Case for Electrical Device and Method of Using Same - A case for an electrical device includes: (a) a first portion with a bottom surface; (b) a second portion adjacent to the first portion; (c) a third portion adjacent to the second portion; (d) a fourth portion adjacent to the third portion; and (e) a fifth portion with an interior surface and adjacent to the fourth portion. In this embodiment, at least one of the first portion or the third portion is configured to be removably coupled to the electrical device. Additionally, when the case placed in an open configuration, the first portion is capable of being located over the fifth portion with the bottom surface of the first portion adjacent to the interior surface of the fifth portion. | 11-29-2012 |
20120293153 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY AND RELATED METHODS - Some embodiments include an improved electric power supply. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
20120270599 | MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESSORY AND METHOD OF PROVIDING THE SAME - Some embodiments include one or more mobile electronic device accessories. Other embodiments of related mobile electronic device accessories and methods of providing the same are also disclosed. | 10-25-2012 |
20120254961 | Method of Distributing Information Regarding One or More Electrical Devices and System for the Same - Some embodiments concern a method of distributing information regarding one or more electrical devices using a first server. Each of the one or more electrical devices can have unique identification information, an internal IP address, and an external IP address. The method can include: receiving in the first server a first request to register a first electrical device of the one or more electrical devices, the first request to register comprises the unique identification information, the internal IP address, and the external IP address of the first electrical device of the one or more electrical devices; storing in the first server the unique identification information, the internal IP address, and the external IP address of the first electrical device of the one or more electrical devices using the first server; receiving in the first server from a first client computer a first request for information regarding the first electrical device of the one or more electrical devices; using the first server to determine the external IP address of the first electrical device of the one or more electrical devices; redirecting the first request for the information to a first gateway device if an external IP address of the first client computer is identical to the external IP address of the first electrical device of the one or more electrical devices; and returning the external IP address of the first electrical device of the one or more electrical devices if the external IP address of the first client computer is different from the external IP address of the first electrical device of the one or more electrical devices. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 10-04-2012 |
20120244745 | ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES FOR DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYERS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 09-27-2012 |
20120072143 | System for Monitoring Electrical Power Usage of a Structure and Method of Same - Some embodiments can teach a system for monitoring usage of electrical power by a structure. The structure can have one or more main electrical power lines that supply the electrical power to a first load in the structure. A portion of the one or more main electrical power lines can run substantially parallel to a first axis. The structure can further have a panel that overlies the portion of the one or more main electrical power lines. The system can include: (a) a current sensor unit configured to be coupled to a portion of a surface of the panel, the current sensor unit having: (a) at least one magnetic field sensor having a length substantially parallel to a second axis, wherein the second axis is substantially perpendicular to the first axis, and the at least one magnetic field sensor is configured to detect a magnetic field generated by the one or more main electrical power lines; and (b) a processing unit configured to run on a processor. The current sensor unit can be configured to produce an output signal based on the magnetic field detected by the at least one magnetic field sensor. The processing unit further can be configured to receive the output signal from the current sensor unit and process the output signal to determine one or more parameters related to the usage of the electrical power by the first load in the structure. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-22-2012 |
20120068692 | Systems and Methods for Measuring Electrical Power Usage in a Structure and Systems and Methods of Calibrating the Same - Some embodiments can concern a method of using a power consumption measurement device. The power consumption measurement device can be mechanically coupled to a surface of a circuit breaker box overlying at least part of one or more main electrical supply conductors for an electrical power infrastructure of a structure. The method can include: determining one or more first magnetic field readings from the one or more main electrical supply conductors using one or more sensors in the power consumption measurement device; after determining the one or more first magnetic field readings, electrically coupling a first calibration load to the electrical power infrastructure; while the first calibration load remains electrically coupled to the electrical power infrastructure, determining one or more second magnetic field readings from the one or more main electrical supply conductors using the one or more sensors in the power consumption measurement device; calibrating the power consumption measurement device using at least in part the one or more first magnetic field readings and the one or more second magnetic field readings, after calibrating the power consumption measurement device, determining one or more third magnetic field readings from the one or more main electrical supply conductors using the one or more sensors in the power consumption measurement device; and determining an electrical power used by the electrical power infrastructure of the structure using at least the one or more third magnetic field readings and the one or more calibration coefficients. Calibrating the power consumption measurement device can include determining one or more first calibration coefficients for the power consumption measurement device using at least in part the one or more first magnetic field readings and the one or more second magnetic field readings. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-22-2012 |
20120044622 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESSORY AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AND USING THE SAME - Some embodiments include an electronic device accessory. Other embodiments of related electronic device accessories and methods of providing and using the same are disclosed. | 02-23-2012 |
20120044214 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESSORY AND METHOD OF PROVIDING THE SAME - Some embodiments include an electronic device accessory. Other embodiments of related electronic device accessories and methods of providing the same are disclosed. | 02-23-2012 |
20120000398 | LAPTOP COMPUTER SUPPORT - Articles for supporting computers on users' laps and for isolating the users from heat from the computers. Embodiments may include a body, a top surface for contacting the computer, a bottom surface for contacting the user's lap, and back and front walls or surfaces. In various embodiments, the body defines a hollow area and a side opening, the back is taller than the front, the top surface is at an acute angle to the bottom surface, the bottom surface has a greater horizontal dimension from front to back than the top surface, the bottom surface has a greater horizontal dimension from left to right than the top surface; the article has a cross section that is a trapezoid (e.g., isosceles), the article comprises a foam portion (e.g., tubular) and fabric covering the foam portion, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, each surface comprises the foam covered with fabric. | 01-05-2012 |
20110282596 | Apparatus Configured to Detect Gas Usage, Method of Providing Same, and Method of Detecting Gas Usage - In some embodiments, an apparatus can be configured to detect gas usage. The apparatus can include: (a) a processing module configured to run on a computational unit; and (b) a sensing unit configured to be coupled to a gas regulator, the sensing unit having: (1) at least one acoustic sensor configured to detect two or more acoustic signals produced by the gas regulator and convert the two or more acoustic signals into one or more first data signals; and (2) a transmitter electrically coupled to the at least one acoustic sensor and configured to transmit the one or more first data signals to the computational unit. The processing module is configured to use the one or more first data signals to determine the gas usage. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 11-17-2011 |
20110267748 | Case Configured to Removably Couple to a Portable Electrical Device and Method of Providing and Use Thereof - Some embodiments concern a holder for an electrical device. The holder can include: (a) a cover configured to couple to the electrical device, the cover having: (1) a front portion; (2) a back portion opposite the front portion; (3) one or more side portions; and (b) a holding mechanism coupled to the back portion of the cover such that the holding mechanism is rotatable at least ninety degrees relative to the back portion of the cover, the holding mechanism having: (1) a strap assembly configured to couple to the back portion of the cover; and (2) a strap configured to couple to the strap assembly. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
20110255226 | Electrical Accessory and Method of Providing Same - Some embodiments disclose a coupling device configured to couple to a surface. The coupling device including: (a) a first housing; (b) a rotational dial with a first aperture and mechanically coupled to the first housing, the rotational dial comprising a cam mechanism adjacent to the first aperture; (c) a support base comprising a first stem with a second aperture, the first stem is located inside the first aperture, the stem having a second aperture; (d) a suction cup coupled to at least one of the rotational dial or the support base, the suction cup having: (1) a suction portion; and (2) a second stem located inside of the second aperture; and (e) an elastic mechanism located at least partially between the support base and the second stem of the suction cup. The coupling device is configured such that the suction cup can be rotated relative to at least the rotational dial to create a vacuum between the suction portion and the surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 10-20-2011 |
20110213877 | Self Healing Networking Device Systems And Related Methods - In one embodiment, a networking system can comprise a networking device comprising an operating system module and performance management modules. The performance management modules can comprise at least one of a channel hopping module or a channel bonding module. The channel hopping module can switch the networking device from a first channel to a second channel having less interference than the first channel. The channel bonding module can toggle the networking device between a single-channel communications mode and a bonded channel communications mode via a plurality of bonded channels. The operating system module can actuate at least one of the performance management modules to sustain a performance level of the networking device in response to one or more triggering events from a performance review operation executed by the operating system module. Other examples and related methods are described herein. | 09-01-2011 |
20110207369 | Electronic Accessories for Digital Music Players and Related Methods - Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 08-25-2011 |
20110187552 | Ground Detection Circuit and Method of Manufacturing the Same - In some embodiments, a system including an electronic device. The electronic device includes an electric power input configured to receive an electric power signal and has an input line terminal and an input neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power input can also have an input ground terminal. The electronic device includes a metal oxide varistor protection module configured to protect at least one of the system or the electronic device. The electronic device includes a ground detection module configured to indicate the presence of an electric ground. The electronic device includes an electric power output having an output line terminal and an output neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power output can also have an output ground terminal. The electric power input, the metal oxide varistor protection module, the ground detection module, and the electric power output are electrically coupled in series with each other. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 08-04-2011 |
20110163600 | POWER SUPPLY AND METHOD RELATED THERETO - Some embodiments include an electrical system. In many embodiments, the electrical system can include a power input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include at least one power output configured to be electrically coupled to at least one load. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include a first user input device configured to provide a start up input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include a second user input device configured to provide a time select input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include an internal assembly. In many embodiments, the internal assembly can include a power switch module, a power conserve module, a power supply module, and a control module. | 07-07-2011 |
20110134331 | KVM Video & OSD Switch - A high speed video switch in a KVM system using discrete Radio Frequency (RF) switch circuits. The RF switch circuits are configured into a multiplexed circuit to route video signals from a selected host computer to a target monitor. Voltage converters are used to provide control signals of the proper voltage to the RF switch circuits. Peaking operational amplifiers are used to compensate for the roll-off effect caused by the video connectors. An On Screen Display (OSD) switch using the RF switches is used to rapidly switch between the OSD data and host computer video for display to the target operator control center monitor. | 06-09-2011 |
20110101781 | BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM, METHOD OF USE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - Some embodiments include an electrical system. In many embodiments, the electrical system can comprise a system input configured to receive a first power signal from an external power source. In the same or different embodiments, the first power signal can comprise a first voltage. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can comprise a system output electrically coupled to the system input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can comprise a charger module electrically coupled to the system input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can comprise a resistive component coupled between the system input and the system output. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can comprise a power storage device electrically coupled to the system output and to the charger module. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can comprise a sense circuit electrically coupled across the resistive component and electrically coupled to the charger module. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110099061 | PRODUCT DISPLAY AND PROCESS FOR SUGGESTING RELATED PRODUCTS - A product display unit may include a display device and a sensor to identify a product selected for purchase by a customer. Information relating to at least one related product suggested for use with the selected product may be presented on the display device. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 04-28-2011 |
20110095033 | Portable Multi-Media Communication Device Protective Carrier and Method of Manufacture Therefor - Some embodiments disclose a mobile media device case configured to receive and hold a mobile media device. The mobile media device case can include: (a) a back wall; and (b) one or more sidewalls coupled to the back wall. The mobile media device case can translucent. The back wall and the one or more sidewalls can define an interior of the mobile media device case and an interior surface. The mobile media device case can be configured to receive and hold the mobile media device within the interior of the mobile media device case and at least a first portion of the interior surface comprises texturing. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 04-28-2011 |
20110084182 | Multi-Piece Stand for Mobile Computing Device - Some embodiments teach a computing device accessory for a computing device. The computing device accessory can include: (a) a base having: (1) a base plate configured to rest on a surface; and (2) a base rear support coupled to the base plate at a first angle; (b) a top support having: (1) a top plate; and (2) a top rear support coupled to the top plate at a second angle; and (c) a connector collar configured to removably couple to the base rear support of the base and the top rear support of the top support. The top support can be configured to support the computing device such that the computing device is operable by a user when the base plate rests on the surface, the base rear support of the base and the top rear support of the top support are coupled to the connector collar. Other embodiments and methods are also disclosed herein. | 04-14-2011 |
20110072482 | Entertainment Control System and Related Methods - In some examples, a control system comprises a first unit and a second unit. The first unit comprises a command input configured to receive one or more commands from one or more command devices of a command device array, and a first transceiver configured to transmit one or more encoded commands. The second unit second unit comprises a second transceiver configured to receive the one or more encoded commands from the first transceiver, and a command output configured to output one or more decoded commands to a content source array. The first and second units are separate from each other. The one or more encoded commands correspond to the one or more commands, the one or more decoded commands correspond to the one or more encoded commands, and the content source array comprises one or more content sources. Other examples and related methods are described herein. | 03-24-2011 |
20110065290 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Embodiments of electrical connectors and related methods of manufacture are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 03-17-2011 |
20110031138 | Mouse Pad Carrying Case - Carrying cases (e.g., for a computer mouse) comprising a pad and a fastener (e.g., a zipper) around the perimeter of the pad that may form a mouse pad when the fastener is unfastened, and may be folded along a dimension and the fastener fastened to form a storage pouch. Such carrying cases may include a rim to prevent a mouse from sliding off of the mouse pad, an attachment mechanism that may include a strap, a snap button, or both, or a combination thereof. Embodiments are neoprene having a thickness of 1 to 5 mm, have a fold dimension between 15 and 30 cm, or both. The fastener may have a pull tab located at one end of the fold when the fastener is unfastened and at an opposite end of the fold when the fastener is fastened. Pads may be round, oval, or rectangular with rounded corners. | 02-10-2011 |
20110026205 | Networking Connection Systems And Related Methods - In one embodiment, a connection system for an electronic device comprises an enclosure comprising sides, and an interior encompassed by the sides. The interior can comprise (1) an electronic device area configured to house the electronic device, (2) a first accessory area configured to house a first accessory of the electronic device (3) a second accessory area configured to house a second accessory of the electronic device and/or (4) one or more walls separating from each other at least two of the electronic device area, the first accessory area, or the second accessory area. When the electronic device is housed in the electronic device area, the first accessory is housed in the first accessory area, and the second accessory is housed in the second accessory area the one or more walls are configured to permit the first and second accessories to be connected to the electronic device. Other examples and related methods are described herein. | 02-03-2011 |
20110021040 | Electrical Connector and Method of Manufacturing Same - Some embodiments can concern an apparatus configured to provide electrical power received from at least a first electrical outlet or a second electrical outlet. The apparatus can include: (a) a housing; (b) at least two electrical outlets at the housing; (c) an electrical coupler at least partially enclosed by the housing and electrically coupled to the at least two third electrical outlets; (d) a first prong adapter configured to removably couple to the electrical coupler and the first electrical outlet; (e) a second prong adapter configured to removably couple to the electrical coupler and the second electrical outlet. The first prong adapter can be configured to receive a first electrical power with a first voltage from the first electrical outlet when the first prong adapter is coupled to the first electrical outlet. The second prong adapter can be configured to receive a second electrical power with a second voltage from the second electrical outlet when the second prong adapter is coupled to the second electrical outlet. The electrical coupler can be electrically coupled to the at least two third electrical outlets such that when the first prong adapter is coupled to the electrical coupler and the first electrical outlet, the at least two third electrical outlets receive the first electrical power with the first voltage. The electrical coupler can be further electrically coupled to the at least two third electrical outlets such that when the second prong adapter is coupled to the electrical coupler and the second electrical outlet, the at least two third electrical outlets receive the second electrical power with the second voltage. Other embodiments herein described. | 01-27-2011 |
20100317224 | In-Desk USB HUB and Connectivity System - A connectivity system capable of use with a desk having a surface containing an aperture includes a grommet and a connection hub. The grommet has an interior surface. The connection hub includes a connection port and a perimeter. The surface of the desk defines a first plane that forms a division between a first side of the first plane and a second side of the first plane. A portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet such that the perimeter and the interior surface define a passageway therebetween through which a cable may be passed from the first side to the second side of the surface of the desk. | 12-16-2010 |
20100310099 | Electronic Accessory For An MP3 Player, And Method Of Providing The Same - In one embodiment, an electronic accessory configured to couple with an electronic device can comprise a housing and a spacer. The housing can comprise a body comprising a width, a length, and a thickness; and a neck extending from the body, the neck comprising a length less than the length of the body. The spacer can comprise an opening configured to be removably coupled around the neck. When the electronic accessory is fully electrically coupled to the electronic device through a docking end of the electronic device, the neck can be located between the body and the electronic device and the electronic device remains uncradled by the electronic accessory. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 12-09-2010 |
20100306425 | Switching Device Configured to Couple a First Computer to a First Peripheral Device and One or More Second Peripheral Devices and Method of Manufacturing Same - In some embodiments, a switching device is configured to couple a first computer to a first peripheral device and one or more second peripheral devices. The switching device includes: (a) a switch configured to couple to the one or more second peripheral devices; (b) a first hub including: (1) a first upstream port configured to couple to the first computer; (2) a first downstream port configured to couple to the first peripheral device; and (3) at least one second downstream port coupled to the switch. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300909 | MOBILE MEDIA DEVICE ENCLOSURE, METHOD OF USE OF MOBILE MEDIA DEVICE ENCLOSURE, AND METHOD OF PROVIDING MOBILE MEDIA DEVICE ENCLOSURE - In some embodiments, a mobile media device enclosure can include: (a) an enclosure having an interior, an exterior, a top side, a bottom side, a right side, and a left side, the interior configured to form a cavity, the cavity is sized to retain a mobile media device therein; (b) a vertical boundary, the vertical boundary having a substantially vertical orientation and configured to substantially bisect the mobile media device enclosure from the top side to the bottom side; and (c) a horizontal boundary, the horizontal boundary having a substantially horizontal orientation and configured to substantially bisect the mobile media device enclosure from the left side to the right side. The vertical boundary and the horizontal boundary are further configured to substantially divide the mobile media device enclosure into four sections. Each of the four sections is elastically coupled to two other sections of the four sections. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 12-02-2010 |
20100285687 | ELECTRIC PLUG AND METHODS OF PROVIDING THE SAME - Embodiments of electric plugs and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 11-11-2010 |
20100273421 | ELECTRICAL ACCESSORY CONFIGURED TO TRANSMIT ELECTRICAL SIGNALS BETWEEN A FIRST ELECTRICAL DEVICE, A SECOND ELECTRICAL DEVICE AND A THIRD ELECTRICAL DEVICE AND A METHOD OF PROVIDING AND USING THE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORY - In some embodiments, an electrical accessory can be configured to transmit one or more first data signals to a receiving device. The electrical accessory can include: (a) a first electrical interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a first connector of a first electrical device, the first electrical interface further configured to receive a first part of the one or more first data signals from the first electrical device; (b) a first transmitter configured to transmit one or more second data signals to a second electrical device; (c) a first receiver configured to receive a second part of the one or more first data signals from the second electrical device; (d) a second transmitter electrically coupled to the first electrical interface and the first receiver, the second transmitter configured to transmit the one or more first data signals to the receiving device; (e) a first microphone electrically coupled to the first transmitter and configured to receive sounds and convert the sounds into the one or more second data signals; and (f) a controller electrically coupled to the first transmitter, the first receiver, the second transmitter, and the first microphone. The controller can be configured such that the controller instructs the first electrical device to stop providing the first part of the one or more first data signals before or when the first receiver receives the second part of the one or more first data signals from the second electrical device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 10-28-2010 |
20100259097 | MODULAR POWERLINE ADAPTERS AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of modular powerline adapters are generally described herein. Other embodiments, examples, and related methods are also described herein. | 10-14-2010 |
20100250788 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM AND METHOD | 09-30-2010 |
20100248532 | Electrical Coupler System and Method for Manufacture Thereof - In one embodiment, a coupler system is configured to couple to electrical terminals of a battery. The coupler system comprises a coupler bridge comprising a first section, where the first section comprises a first height and a first edge. The coupler system also comprises a second section adjacent to the first section and opposite the first edge, a first coupler coupled to the second section of the coupler bridge, and a second coupler coupled to the second section of the coupler bridge. The first section of the coupler bridge is configured to restrict the first and second couplers from being electrically coupled to the electrical terminals of the battery when the first edge faces towards the battery. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein. | 09-30-2010 |
20100244638 | MOBILE MEDIA DEVICE ENCLOSURE - In some embodiments, a mobile media device enclosure can be configured to receive a mobile media device. The mobile media device enclosure can include: (a) a rigid portion, the rigid portion including a back wall and one or more sidewalls, the back wall and the one or more sidewalls defining an interior and an exterior of the mobile media device enclosure, the rigid portion configured to receive the mobile media device within the interior of the mobile media device enclosure; and (b) an ejection tab located at the back wall of the rigid portion, the ejection tab at least partially defined by a channel traversing from a first point in the rigid portion to a second point in the rigid portion, the ejection tab having a fixed portion and a moveable portion, the fixed portion of the ejection tab is mechanically coupled to the rigid portion, the movable portion of the ejection tab has a first portion mechanically coupled to the fixed portion of the ejection tab and a second portion at least partially defined by the channel. The movable portion of the ejection tab is configured to flexibly maintain a first position substantially parallel to an orientation of the back wall of the rigid portion, and the movable portion of the ejection tab is further configured to flexibly maintain a second position partially within the interior of the rigid portion when sufficient force is applied to the exterior of the rigid portion at the second portion of the movable portion of the ejection tab. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 09-30-2010 |
20100240427 | MULTI-PIECE MOBILE MEDIA DEVICE ENCLOSURE - In some embodiments, a mobile media device case can be configured to receive a mobile media device. The mobile media device comprising a back section and two or more side sections. The mobile media device case can include: (a) a first portion, the first portion comprising a first back wall and one or more first sidewalls, the first back wall and the one or more first sidewalls at least partially define a first interior of the first portion and a first exterior of the first portion, the first interior is configured to receive and partially cover at least a first part of the back section and the one or more side sections of the mobile media device; and (b) a second portion, the second portion comprising a second back wall and one or more second sidewalls, the second back wall and the one or more second sidewalls at least partially define a second interior of the second portion and a second exterior of the second portion, the second interior is configured to receive the first exterior of the first portion and partially cover at least a second part of the back section and the one or more side sections of the mobile media device. The first portion and the second portion are configured such that the first interior of the first portion and the second interior of the second portion form a case interior having a substantially uniform surface when the first exterior of the first portion is received within the second interior of the second portion. The first portion and the second portion are further configured such that the first exterior of the first portion and the second exterior of the second portion form a case exterior having a substantially uniform surface when the first exterior of the first portion is received within the second interior of the second portion. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 09-23-2010 |
20100224533 | Case for Electrical Device and Method of Using Same | 09-09-2010 |
20100215186 | SHAREABLE HEADPHONE SYSTEM WITH DETACHABLE EARBUDS - Various embodiments disclose a portable device accessory configured to couple to a source. The portable device accessory can include: (a) a first umbilical cable, the first umbilical cable having: (1) a first input, the first input configured to couple to the source and receive a source signal; (2) a first electrical cable, the first electrical cable coupled to the first input and configured to receive the source signal from the first input; (3) a first splitter, the first splitter configured to couple to the first electrical cable, receive the source signal from the first electrical cable and produce two or more split signals wherein each split signal of the two or more split signals is substantially similar to the source signal; and (4) two or more first output source connectors, each first output source connector of the two or more first output connectors coupled to the first splitter and configured to receive a split signal of the two or more split signals; and (b) a speaker array, the speaker array including a two or more transducer modules, each transducer module coupled to a different one of the two or more first output source connectors and configured to receive a different one of the two or more split signals from the different one of the two or more first output source connectors, each transducer module of the two or more transducer modules further configured to produce an output signal. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 08-26-2010 |
20100213099 | RECLOSEABLE, FOLDING CONTAINER AND BLANKS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - Some embodiments disclose a folding box configured to hold a product. The folding box can include: (a) an enclosure base configured to form a cavity and having: (1) a first back panel; (2) a first left-side panel; (3) a first right-side panel; (4) a first bottom panel; and (5) a first top panel; (b) an enclosure door coupled to the enclosure base, the enclosure door having: (1) a front panel having a second top panel; (2) a second left-side panel; (3) a second right-side panel; and (4) a second bottom panel; (c) a box insert blank configured to be received within and fixedly attached within the cavity of the enclosure base and comprising a second back panel; and (d) a product mounting blank configured to receive the product and configured to be fixedly attach to the box insert blank. A portion of the second top panel of the enclosure door can be hingedly coupled to a portion of the first top panel of the enclosure base such that the enclosure door can be moved between a first position, in which the enclosure base and the enclosure door substantially enclose the cavity, and a second position, in which the cavity is exposed. The front panel, the second left-side panel, the second right-side panel, and the second bottom panel can be configured to enclose the enclosure base when the enclosure door is in the first position. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 08-26-2010 |
20100200273 | CABLE ORGANIZER - A cable organizer includes an upper surface, a lower surface, multiple channels, and at least one side surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 08-12-2010 |
20100191892 | Peripheral Pointing Devices And Methods For Manufacturing The Same - Embodiments of peripheral pointing devices and methods for manufacturing the same are generally described herein. In at least one embodiment, a peripheral device comprises a housing, one or more buttons at a first side of the housing, a displacement tracker at a second side of the housing, a keypad comprising keys at the second side of the housing; and a keypress restrictor coupled to the housing. Other examples, embodiments, and related methods are further described below. | 07-29-2010 |
20100176357 | Cable Pulling Cap, Method of Manufacture, and Method of Use - A cable pulling cap can include: (a) a lower portion with a top and a bottom, the lower portion comprising one or more lower sidewalls, the one or more lower sidewalls define an lower cavity; (b) an upper portion with a top and a bottom, the upper portion including one or more upper sidewalls, the one or more upper sidewalls define an upper cavity, the top of the upper portion having an access channel, the bottom of the upper portion further configured to mechanically couple to the top of the lower portion; (c) a bearing sized to a diameter less than a width of the access channel of the upper portion and located in the upper cavity; and (d) a pulling stem having a first end and a second end, the first end of the pulling stem configured to mechanically coupled to a portion of the bearing. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 07-15-2010 |
20100171465 | Charging Station Configured To Provide Electrical Power to Electronic Devices And Method Therefor - Some embodiments disclose a charging station configured to provide electrical power to one or more portable electronic devices. The charging station can include: (a) at least one switch configured to turn-on and turn-off the charging station such that the charging station is not drawing any of the electrical power when the charging station is turned-off; (b) one or more output ports configured to supply the electrical power to the one or more portable electronic devices when the one or more portable electronic devices are electrically coupled to the one or more output ports and the charging station is turned-on; (c) one or more sensors electrically coupled to the one or more ports and configured to detect whether electrical power is being drawn by the one or more portable electronic devices through the one or more output ports; and (e) a controller module configured to turn-off the charging station using the at least one switch when the one or more sensors detect that the electrical power is not being drawn by the one or more portable electronic devices through the one or more output ports. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 07-08-2010 |
20100144278 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTING, TRANSMITTING, AND RECEIVING AN UNUSED CARRIER FREQUENCY AND TRANSMITTING OVER THE UNUSED CARRIER FREQUENCY - Some embodiments concern a method of transmitting electrical signals. The method can include: using a global positioning satellite receiver to determine a first location of a first electrical device; using a first transmitter to transmit the first location to a first server; using a receiver to receive information identifying at least one first unused frequency at the first location from the first server; selecting a first transmission frequency from the at least one first unused frequency; and communicating the first transmission frequency to a user. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 06-10-2010 |
20100138519 | Networking Hardware Elements With Network Layout Maps Thereon, And Related Methods - Examples of networking hardware with network layout maps thereon are disclosed herein. Other examples, embodiments, and related methods are also described herein. | 06-03-2010 |
20100134072 | Rechargeable Battery Packs And Related Methods - In one embodiment, a rechargeable battery pack can be configured to power an electronic device having a first battery. The rechargeable battery pack can comprise a second battery supplemental to the first battery, an external power input configured to couple to an external power source, a power output for powering the electronic device. The rechargeable battery pack can also comprise a first circuit comprising a first power path between the external power input and the power output, a second power path between the second battery and the power output, and a power switch set. When the external power source is decoupled from the external power input, the first power path is disabled by the power switch set, and the second power path is enabled by the power switch set. When the external power source is coupled to the external power input, the first power path is enabled by the power switch set, and the second power path is disabled by the power switch set. Other examples and embodiments are described herein. | 06-03-2010 |
20100130026 | ELECTRIC PLUG AND METHOD OF PROVIDING THE SAME - Embodiments of a rotatable electric plug and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 05-27-2010 |
20100128913 | PORTABLE DEVICE ACCESSORY AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Embodiments of portable device accessories and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 05-27-2010 |
20100117965 | POINTING DEVICE WITH SECURING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING THE SAME - Embodiments of pointing devices with securing mechanism and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 05-13-2010 |
20100104125 | Headset Systems And Related Methods - In one embodiment, a headset system comprises a headset comprising a body and an earpiece, and a docking station comprising a receiving mechanism sized to receive a portion of the body. The earpiece can be located outside of the receiving mechanism when the portion of the body is coupled to the receiving mechanism. Other examples and embodiments are described herein. | 04-29-2010 |
20100097327 | Touch Screen Overlays And Methods For Manufacturing The Same - In one embodiment, a kit to enable non-visual use of a touch screen on an electronic device comprises an overlay comprising a surface, where the surface is substantially flat. A first portion of the surface comprises a smooth tactile characteristic, and a second portion of the surface comprises a first textured tactile characteristic, where the first portion is transparent and the second portion is translucent. The first textured tactile characteristic is proximate to an expected icon location at the surface of the overlay. The kit also comprises an instruction that comprises at least one of an indication of an installation of the overlay over the touch screen, or an identification of the electronic device. Other embodiments are described and claimed herein. | 04-22-2010 |
20100095342 | WIRELESS CONTENT TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL - A wireless transmission system is provided. The wireless transmission system can include: (a) a receiver unit capable of being coupled to a display device; and (b) a transmitter unit that sends a wireless signal to the receiver unit, wherein the wireless signal comprises a bandwidth sufficient enough to carry high definition video content. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 04-15-2010 |
20100090646 | Multi-Component Charging Station With Surge Protector - A charging station is provided for charging portable electronic devices. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the charging station includes a surge protector located within the charging station. The charging station includes a base for housing the surge protector, a removable base cover that can be placed over the base and a removable tray that can be placed over the base or over the base cover if the base cover is in place over the base. If desired, the charging station can be used in a disassembled form by placing the tray on one surface and the base on another. If the charging station is used in this manner, the base cover can be placed over the base. | 04-15-2010 |
20100088640 | Method And Electrical Device For Displaying Data To A User - In a number of embodiments, a method of displaying data to a user includes: (a) displaying an ordered list, wherein the ordered list includes: ( | 04-08-2010 |
20100075609 | Connectivity Device And Method Of Providing Same - In some embodiments, a connectivity device is configured to provide electrical power to a first electrical device and facilitate communications between the first electrical device and at least one second electrical device. The connectivity device further is configured to couple to a cigarette lighter and an external electrical power source. The connectivity device can include: (a) a first removable cigarette lighter adapter having: (1) a first electrical output interface; and (2) a power interface configured to removably couple to the cigarette lighter; (b) a base module having: (1) at least one first interface; (2) a second interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical output interface of the first removable cigarette lighter adapter and configured to also couple to the external electrical power source; (3) a third interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical device; and (4) a first control configured to receive operational instructions for the first electrical device. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 03-25-2010 |
20100050226 | KVM VIDEO & OSD SWITCH - A high speed video switch in a KVM system using discrete Radio Frequency (RF) switch circuits. The RF switch circuits are configured into a multiplexed circuit to route video signals from a selected host computer to a target monitor. Voltage converters are used to provide control signals of the proper voltage to the RF switch circuits. Peaking operational amplifiers are used to compensate for the roll-off effect caused by the video connectors. An On Screen Display (OSD) switch using the RF switches is used to rapidly switch between the OSD data and host computer video for display to the target operator control center monitor. | 02-25-2010 |
20100006384 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CARRIER - In some embodiments, a portable computing device carrier can include: (a) a first section, the first section having: (1) a top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the top portion, the bottom portion, the front portion, the back portion, the interior side, and the exterior side defining a computing device carrier cavity, the computing device carrier cavity sized to removably receive and accommodate the portable computing device; and (b) a second section, the second section having: (1) a top portion mechanically coupled to the top portion of the first section to form a carrier top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the second section sized to accommodate one or more personal items. The interior side of the first section is removably attached to the interior side of the second section. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 01-14-2010 |
20100006259 | LAPTOP ACCESSORY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An article having a support base and multiple nodules arranged in an array can be placed under part of a laptop computer to promote cooling of the computer. Nodules may be spaced to hold cords or may contain slots for cords. There may be one or more rows of modules which may be off set and may vary in height. Materials may be selected to conduct heat. Methods include obtaining or providing articles, advertising use under laptop computers, and selling the articles. | 01-14-2010 |
20090292731 | Method And Apparatus For Generating A Composite Media File - A number of embodiments concern a method of generating a composite media file. The method can include: (a) storing a first media file over an information sharing network from a first user to a database; (b) storing a first tag over the information sharing network for the first media file to provide first information regarding the first media file; (c) storing a second media file over the information sharing network from a second user to the database; (d) storing a second tag over the information sharing network for the second media file to provide second information regarding the second media file; (e) facilitating a search over the information sharing network for the first media file in the database based on the first information; and (f) storing the composite media file comprising a combination of at least the first media file and portions of the second media file. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 11-26-2009 |
20090291570 | Electrical Connector And Method Of Manufacturing Same - In one embodiment, an apparatus for providing electrical power comprises a housing, at least two electrical outlets, a rotation coupler at the housing and coupled to the at least two electrical outlets, and a prong adapter rotatable relative to the rotation coupler when secured thereto. The rotation coupler comprises a central contact, a first contact set, and a second contact set. The prong adapter comprises a first prong to couple with the first contact set, a second prong to couple with the second contact set, and a third prong to couple with the central contact. The first contact set comprises two or more first contact flanges to couple with the first prong at a rear of the prong adapter. The second contact set comprises two or more second contact flanges to couple with the second prong at the rear of the prong adapter. Other examples herein described. | 11-26-2009 |
20090289501 | POWER SUPPLY - A system includes one or more constant “on” outlets, one or more controlled outlets, a two-part power supply, and accompanying circuitry. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein. | 11-26-2009 |
20090258508 | Electrical Connector And Method Of Manufacturing Same - Embodiments of electrical connectors and related methods of manufacture are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 10-15-2009 |
20090251127 | Power Management Connection Devices And Related Methods - Embodiments of power management connection devices and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein | 10-08-2009 |
20090221244 | Method And System For Selecting, Transmitting, And Receiving An Unused Carrier Frequency And Transmitting Over The Unused Carrier Frequency - In some embodiments, a method of transmitting electrical signals over at least one unused first frequency includes: (a) using a first electrical device to receive information identifying the at least one unused first frequency; (b) selecting a first transmission frequency from the at least one unused first frequency; (c) communicating the first transmission frequency to a user; and (d) using the transmitter of the first electrical device to broadcast the electrical signals over the first transmission frequency. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 09-03-2009 |
20090204742 | Switching Device and Method of Manufacturing Same - In some embodiments, a switching device is configured to couple a first computer to a first peripheral device and one or more second peripheral devices. The switching device is further configured to couple a second computer to a third peripheral device and the one or more second peripheral devices. The switching device includes: (a) a switch configured to couple to the one or more second peripheral devices; (b) a first hub including: (1) a first upstream port configured to couple to the first computer; (2) a first downstream port configured to couple to the first peripheral device; and (3) at least one second downstream port coupled to the switch; (c) a second hub including: (1) a first upstream port configured to couple to the second computer; (2) a first downstream port configured to couple to the third peripheral device; and (3) at least one second downstream port coupled to the switch. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein. | 08-13-2009 |
20090201634 | IN-DESK USB HUB AND CONNECTIVITY SYSTEM - A connectivity system capable of use with a desk ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090189859 | COMPUTER INPUT DEVICE WITH A CLIP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - In a number of embodiments, a computer input device includes: (a) an outer casing having; (1) a first surface; (2) a second surface; and (3) a cavity between the first surface and the second surface; (b) at least one button at the first surface; (c) a mechanism configured to detect movement of the outer casing and located at the second surface; and (d) a dip. In these embodiments, the mechanism and the at least one button are at least partially located within the cavity. Other embodiments are disclosed in the application. | 07-30-2009 |
20090186583 | ELECTRICAL ACCESSORY AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SAME - Some embodiments disclose an electrical accessory configured to transmit one or more first data signals from a first electrical device to a receiving device. The electrical accessory is also configured to transmit second data signals to the first electrical device. The first electrical device can include a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector. The electrical accessory can include: (a) a power acquisition unit configured to receive electrical power from an external power source; (b) a first electrical interface electrically coupled to the power acquisition unit and configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the first connector to provide the electrical power to the first electrical device; (c) a second electrical interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the second connector, the second electrical interface is configured to transmit the second data signals to the first electrical device and to receive the first data signals from the first electrical device; (d) a transmittal mechanism electrically coupled to the second electrical interface and configured to provide the first data signals to the receiving device; and (e) a first microphone electrically coupled to the second electrical interface and configured to receive sounds and convert the sounds into the second data signals. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 07-23-2009 |
20090154722 | Audio Receiving Device And Method Of Forming Same - In some embodiments, an audio receiving device can be configured to couple to and produce an output signal for a portable media device. The audio receiving system can include: (a) a first microphone; (b) a second microphone; (c) a housing; and (d) an audio interface configured to electrically couple to the portable media device and provide the output signal to the portable media device. The first microphone can be coupled to the housing such that the first microphone can be rotated relative to the housing. Similarly, the second microphone can be coupled to the housing such that the second microphone can be rotated relative to the housing. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 06-18-2009 |
20090146494 | Apparatus For Providing Electrical Power To Electrical Device And Method Of Use - In some embodiments, a surge protector includes: (a) an electrical connector configured to receive electrical power; (b) one or more receivers configured to receive input via wireless signals; (c) at least one first switch electrically coupled to the electrical connector; (d) one or more first electrical outlets; and (e) one or more second electrical outlets electrically coupled to the electrical connector. In these embodiments, each switch of the at least one first switch is electrically coupled to at least one of the one or more first electrical outlets and at least one of the one or more receivers. The at least one first switch is configured to turn on or turn off the electrical power to the one or more first electrical outlets based on the input received by the one or more receivers. Furthermore, the one or more second electrical outlets are coupled to the electrical connector such that when the electrical connector receives electrical power, the one or more second electrical outlets receive electrical power. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 06-11-2009 |
20090145090 | Clamshell Package and Method of Forming Same - A package includes: (a) a base having a first perimeter; (b) a cover having a second perimeter; (c) a hinge pivotally coupling the base and the cover and located at a first portion of the first perimeter and at a first portion of the second perimeter; and (d) a first non-reusable security element capable of keeping the base and the cover in a closed position and located at a second portion of the first perimeter and a second portion of the second perimeter. | 06-11-2009 |
20090130978 | METHOD OF SELECTING AND BROADCASTING OVER A TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY AND DEVICE FOR THE SAME - In some embodiments, a method of identifying at least one transmission frequency in a set of carrier frequencies can include: (a) determining a first signal strength for each carrier frequency in the set of carrier frequencies; (b) choosing a first transmission frequency from the set of carrier frequencies at least partially based on the first signal strength of each of the carrier frequencies of the set of carrier frequencies; and (c) broadcasting electrical signals over the first transmission frequency. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 05-21-2009 |
20090127308 | Clamp Braces And Methods For Manufacturing, Selling, And Using The Same - In one embodiment, an apparatus to carry a portable device comprises a brace body, an adjustment mechanism coupled to the brace body, and a locking mechanism coupled to the brace body. The adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the apparatus for an adjusted fit and to retain the adjusted fit for the apparatus when not in use. The locking mechanism is configured to conform to a locked state to configure the apparatus for a bracing fit and to conform to an unlocked state to configure the apparatus for a relaxed fit. The bracing fit is configured to brace the apparatus at a usage position, and the relaxed fit permits positioning of the apparatus relative to the usage position. | 05-21-2009 |
20090109638 | Modular Powerline Adapters and Methods of Use - Embodiments of modular powerline adapters and their methods of use are generally described herein. An article to transmit and receive signals through an electrical power distribution network comprises: a first module and a second module, wherein the first module comprises an electrical plug to electrically couple to an electrical power outlet receptacle of the electrical power distribution network. The first module and second module further comprise signal connectors, and each module further comprises a housing and a plurality of electrical components located within each housing. The plurality of electrical components transmit and/or receive digital information through the electrical power distribution network. The first and second module's housing comprise mechanical attachment mechanisms to rigidly couple one module to another. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 04-30-2009 |
20090098743 | Electrical Connector And Method Of Manufacturing Same - In one example, an electrical device comprises an electrical connector. The electrical connector comprises a housing comprising an interior perimeter, and a rotating section located at least partially within the interior perimeter of the housing. The rotating section comprises a section wall, a front face coupled to a first end of the section wall, a conductor set, and a prong set. The conductor set comprises a first conductor at least partially circumscribing a perimeter of the section wall at a first distance from the front face, and a second conductor at least partially circumscribing a perimeter of the section wall at a second distance from the front face. The prong set comprises a first prong protruding through the front face and coupled to the first conductor, and a second prong protruding through the front face and coupled to the second conductor. The rotating section, including the conductor set and the prong set, is rotatable relative to the interior perimeter of the housing. Other examples and embodiments are described and claimed herein. | 04-16-2009 |
20090088004 | Adapter configured to couple electrical component to slot in host device - In some embodiments, an adapter is configured to couple an electrical component to a slot in a host device. The electrical component can have at least three sides. The adapter including: (a) a first housing piece configured to be coupled to two or more sides of the at least three sides of the electrical component when the adapter is coupled to the electrical component; and (b) a second housing piece coupled to the first housing piece and configured to couple to a first side of the at least three sides of the electrical component. When the adapter is coupled to the electrical component, a portion of the second housing piece can be configured to be located inside the slot in the host device along with the electrical component. When the adapter is coupled to the electrical component and the portion of the second housing piece is located inside the slot in the host device, the first housing piece can be located outside of the slot. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 04-02-2009 |
20090081966 | Communications device for remotely controlling an electrical device and method of manufacturing same - A communications device ( | 03-26-2009 |
20090073123 | Computer input device and method of manufacturing same - In one embodiment, a computer input device ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090039123 | Laptop Computer Carrying Articles And Methods Of Manufacturing The Same - Embodiments of laptop computer carrying articles and methods of manufacture thereof are generally described herein. An article for carrying a laptop computer generally comprises a body having a non-secured opening, and a support strap coupled to the body. The non-secured opening comprises dimensions at least as large as at least two of a laptop width, a laptop height, or a laptop thickness. The body further comprises a first side having a substantially uninterrupted surface, and a second side opposite the first side and comprising the non-secured opening. The support strap is integral with at least one of the first or second sides of body. Other embodiments may be described and claimed herein. | 02-12-2009 |
20090034188 | Laptop Computer Support - An article for supporting a computer on a user's lap that cools the computer and isolates the user from heat, and methods of manufacture. Some embodiments include a body, a top surface, a bottom surface, a hollow area in between, an aperture through the top surface to the hollow area, and either a fan to move air through the aperture or an indentation in the top surface to allow air to circulate by the computer. Embodiments include a foam portion, a plastic portion that provides stiffness, a fabric covering and one or more side or rear openings to allow airflow. The fan may be powered from a USB port on the computer. | 02-05-2009 |
20090032667 | Cushtop Laptop Stands And Methods Of Manufacture Thereof - Embodiments of cushtop laptop stands and methods of manufacture thereof are generally described herein. An article to support a device comprises a first portion having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, a second portion having a second interior surface and a second exterior surface, and a third portion configured to couple together the first portion and the second portion. At least one of the first, second, and third portions comprises a cushioning material. In a first configuration, the article comprises a first end of the first interior surface spaced apart from a first end of the second interior surface by a first distance, and a second end of the first interior surface spaced apart from a second end of the second interior surface by a second distance greater than the first distance. In a second configuration, the article comprises the first end of the first interior surface spaced apart from the first end of the second interior surface by a third distance substantially equal to a thickness of the device. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 02-05-2009 |
20090032660 | Electronic Device or Power Strip with Active Clamping - Active clamping of an electronic device such as a power strip to the edge of a desk, table, or board featuring at least one force-redirecting mechanism comprising one, two, four, or more moving parts and biasing mechanisms that bias the moving parts into contact with the edge, such that a frictional force increases a clamping force to resist removal of the device from the edge. Different embodiments feature a roller, a ramp, and springs, or cams and springs. One or two arms may project from a housing of the device, which may define or form a void configured to engage the edge, and one of the arms may have a pivot mount and a release mechanism, or a rotatable knob and clamp may be provided. Various embodiments feature a housing containing electronic components such as surge suppression components, power receptacles, a cord, a status indicator, pins, and elastomeric surfaces. | 02-05-2009 |
20090032421 | Case configured to hold portable computer and method of manufacturing and using the same | 02-05-2009 |
20090023344 | Electrical Power Delivery System And Method Of Manufacturing Same - In some embodiments, an electrical power delivery system including: (a) a base having: (1) a first surface; and (2) a second surface spaced apart from the first surface by a first sidewall; (b) a platform extending away from the second surface of the base, the platform having a third surface spaced apart from the second surface by a second sidewall; (c) a first electrical power outlet at the third surface; (d) a second electrical power outlet at the second sidewall; and (e) an electrical power cord. The first electrical power outlet and the second electrical power outlet are electrically coupled to the electrical power cord such that the first electrical power outlet and the second electrical power outlet receive electrical power from the electrical power cord when the electrical power cord receives electrical power. | 01-22-2009 |
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20090009936 | HOLDER, ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, AND RF TRANSMITTER UNIT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - In one embodiment, an electronic accessory for coupling electronic devices to an external power supply includes: (a) a holder having: (1) a cradle section configured to couple to at least two of the electronic devices, the cradle section comprising a power coupling; and (2) two or more side supports, each of the two or more side supports configured to removably couple to the cradle section; and (b) a power unit electrically coupled to the power coupling and configured to removably couple to the external power supply. At least a first one of the two or more side supports is configured to provide support to a first one of the electronic devices when the first one of the electronic devices is coupled to the cradle section. At least a second one of the two or more side supports is configured to provide support to a second one of the electronic devices when the second one of the electronic devices is coupled to the cradle section. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 01-08-2009 |
20080320156 | Multi-Radio Channel Bonding - A number of embodiments concern a computer component for communicating data between a computer and a network. The computer component can include: (a) a dual band management component configured to receive first data from at least one of the computer and the network and configured to divide the first data info two or more portions; (b) a first network adapter electrically coupled to the dual band module and configured to transmit a first portion of the two or more portions in accordance with a first wireless standard; and (c) a second network adapter electrically coupled to the dual band module and configured to transmit a second portion of the two or more portions in accordance with a second wireless standard. The first wireless standard can be different from the second wireless standard. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 12-25-2008 |
20080302687 | Case for electrical device and method of using same | 12-11-2008 |
20080261430 | Electrical connector and method of manufacturing same - An electrical connector ( | 10-23-2008 |
20080200064 | Electrical Grommet Device - Embodiments of electrical grommet devices, and methods of use and manufacture are generally described herein. In one exemplary embodiment, an electrical device comprises a casing comprising: a grommet comprising one or more first apertures and an insertion portion; and a connection mechanism capable of being coupled to the grommet. The electrical device further comprises one or more electrical components located at least partially within the casing, and one or more electrical connectors located at least partially within the casing and coupled to the one or more electrical components. The insertion portion of the grommet can be removably placed in a grommet hole from a first side of the grommet hole, and the grommet can be removably coupled to the connection mechanism at a second side of the grommet hole opposite the first side. | 08-21-2008 |