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| 20090059487 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS HAVING BATTERY RECEPTACLE AT THE REAR OF KEYBOARD - According to one embodiment of the invention, an electronic apparatus comprises a housing including a keyboard mount portion. A keyboard is mounted on the keyboard mount portion. The keyboard has a plurality of fixing pieces. The fixing pieces are protruded at the rear of the keyboard mount portion, and are removably fixed to the housing. A receptacle on which a module is removably mounted is provided in the housing. The receptacle is located between the fixing pieces at the rear of the keyboard mount portion. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090059488 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS HAVING BATTERY RECEPTACLE AT THE REAR OF KEYBOARD - According to one embodiment of the invention, an electronic apparatus comprises a housing including a keyboard mount portion. A keyboard is mounted on the keyboard mount portion. The keyboard has a plurality of fixing pieces. The fixing pieces are protruded at the rear of the keyboard mount portion, and are removably fixed to the housing. A receptacle on which a module is removably mounted is provided in the housing. The receptacle is located between the fixing pieces at the rear of the keyboard mount portion. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090103254 | HOLDER FOR EXTERNAL KEYPAD FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090141436 | TRIM ELEMENT FOR HOUSING OF COMPUTING DEVICE - A trim element is provided for a housing assembly of a computing device. The trim element may be molded and shaped to circumvent a front facade of the housing assembly to form a perimeter trim | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090147455 | INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEMS HAVING COATINGS WITH POROUS PARTICLES AND PROCESSES OF FORMING THE SAME - Particles having a relatively high porosity can be used in an information handling system or other information handling system. In one aspect, a portable information handling system can include an electrical circuit that can generate thermal energy during normal operation of the electrical circuit. The portable information handling system can also include a housing that includes a first material and particles having a porosity of at least 80%. In another aspect, an information handling system can include a housing that includes a material and a coating, wherein the coating includes a polymeric material and particles having a porosity of at least 80%. In another aspect, a process of forming an information handling system can include coating a surface of a housing, wherein the coating includes particles having a porosity of at least 80%, and placing an electrical circuit within the housing after coating the surface. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090168317 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING AUXILIARY INPUT UNIT - A moving element having secondary keyboard for a portable electronic device is placed between a first member and a second member of the device for providing different keyboard sets to improve readability of text when in different operating configurations. When the second member slides out laterally relative to the first member, the moving element remains stayed in the first member, not moving with the second member. When the second member slides out vertically relative to the first member, the moving element slides with the second member along the sliding groove on the first member, and the moving element is exposed on top of the second member to present a concise dialing keyboard. The secondary keyboard contacts corresponding buttons of a primary keyboard directly. Thus, there is no need to provide additional circuit module exclusively for the secondary keyboard such that the cost and volume can be reduced. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090174994 | KEYBOARD FOR HAND HELD COMPUTING DEVICE - The keyboard assembly is suitable for use as a keyboard of a hand held computing device. The assembly has a base layer of a printed circuit board and includes a carrier layer having snap domes set out in an array aligned with keys of a keypad layer. An electroluminescent layer generates light in areas aligned with the keys to backlight the keys. An actuator layer having projections is aligned with the keys and snap domes. Pressing a key causes a snap dome to be deformed, closing a switch for the key and providing a snap action press and release feedback for the user. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090180246 | PANEL CONSTRUCTION FOR HOUSING KEYPADS OF MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A computing device includes a housing a front housing segment, a keypad assembly and a rigid panel. The front housing segment includes a void. The keypad assembly includes a substrate and a key structure layer. The key structured layer includes a plurality of key structures. The keypad assembly is configured to extend the key structure layer at least partially through the void so as to enable user access to the individual key structures of the key structure layer. A rigid panel is structured to secure to the front housing segment so as to combine with the key structure layer. The panel includes an arrangement of cross-members that define openings, where each opening is dimensioned to fit around at least one key structure of the key structure layer. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090251854 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE TRANSITIONABLE BETWEEN COMPACT AND EXPANDED CONFIGURATIONS - A handheld electronic communication device that is transitionable between compact and expanded configurations is disclosed. The device includes a display panel positioned adjacent and parallel to a keyboard panel in the compact configuration. The display panel and keyboard panel are coupled together by one or more connectors. In at least one embodiment, the at least one connector enables relative x and z direction motion between the panels, while maintaining them in parallel. In at least one other possible embodiment the display panel can be shifted sideways from the keyboard to expose one or more keys. This other at least one possible embodiment is particularly useful when the device is used as a multimedia player and it is undesirable to expose the entire keyboard panel. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090268389 | ROTARY MECHANISM FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A rotatable connecting mechanism ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090279237 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SUPPORT LEGS - An exemplary electronic device ( | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090279238 | KEYBOARD CONNECTION CONFIGURATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A keyboard includes a keyboard unit and casing. The keyboard unit is rectangular and includes a first and second surface, the first surface including at least one key disposed thereon, the second surface including a protrusion portion that protrudes therefrom. The protrusion portion includes an engagement hole open toward a first direction that corresponds to a longitudinal direction of the rectangle. The casing includes a third surface on which the keyboard unit is mounted, the third surface including an insertion or through hole into which the protrusion portion is insertable, the casing including an engagement protrusion provided at a position opposed to the engagement hole of the protrusion portion that is inserted into the through hole, the engagement protrusion being engaged with the engagement hole of the inserted protrusion portion when the keyboard unit is moved in the first direction. A method of assembling the keyboard is also described. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090296331 | DUAL SCREEN PRESENTATION NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A dual screen presentation notebook having components that are integrally connected together to allow easy viewing of presentation materials without the users having to sit side by side craning their necks close together facing the same direction but instead can face opposite one another. When the dual screen presentation notebook is switched on, users can either (i) view identical or mirror images of the presentation materials or (ii) different images on the two monitor screens. The dual screen presentation notebook can be easily converted into a tablet computer and can also be used for other applications such as viewing electronic book, electronic photograph and images, videos, movies, etc. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090316347 | NOTEBOOK - A notebook includes a host, a monitor, a power source, a system switch, a system button, a monitor switch, and a monitor button. The power source is used for supplying electric power to the host and the monitor. The system button is configured for controlling the system switch to power on or power off the host. The monitor button is configured for controlling the monitor switch to power on or power off the monitor when the host is turned on. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090323269 | Assembly and electronic apparatus - An assembly includes a first housing, a second housing that houses a plate member, and a connecting section that connects the first housing to the second housing in such a way that the first housing is openable and closable with respect to the second housing on one side of the second housing. The connecting section includes a first fastening section fastened to the plate member. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100014235 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND KEYBOARD MODULE THEREOF - An electronic device is provided, and includes a keyboard module and a display module. The keyboard module includes a first key area, a second key area, and a joining area disposed between the first key area and the second key area. The display module has a connecting surface detachably disposed on the joining area and electrical connected to the keyboard module. The display module is stood on the keyboard module to face a first direction in a first operation mode and a second direction is opposite to the first direction in a second operation mode. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100033915 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board, and a keyboard. The housing defines a receiving space. The circuit board is secured in the receiving space and includes a number of first latching portions. The keyboard includes a number of second latching portions corresponding to the first latching portions, the second latching portions are capable of latching with the first latching portions. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100039760 | KEY ASSEMBLY AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A key assembly comprises a base plate and two keys. The base plate has an opening defined therein and two opposite first inner walls formed in the opening, each first inner wall has two mating space defined therein and spaced from each other. Each key has two opposite sidewalls, each sidewall has a shaft protruding therefrom and corresponding to the mating spaces, the shafts is rotatably received in the mating spaces. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100046153 | KEY ASSEMBLY AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A key assembly comprises a base plate and a key. The base plate has an opening defined therein. The key is accommodated in the opening, and includes a first key section, a second key section connecting with the first key section and a shaft portion protruding from the junction of the first key section and the second key section. The shaft portion is rotatably mounted to the housing. The key further includes two contacting members, one contacting member is mounted on the first key section, another contacting member is mounted on the second key section. When the first key section is pressed to rotate about the shaft portion, the contacting member mounted on the first key section moves in a direction of pressing the first key section and the contacting member mounted on the second key section moves in a direction reverse to the direction that the contacting member mounted on the first key section moves. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100053871 | KEY ASSEMBLY AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A key assembly comprises a base plate and a key. The base plate has an opening defined therein. The key is accommodated in the opening, and includes a first key section, a second key section connecting with the first key section and a shaft portion protruding from the junction of the first key section and the second key section. The shaft portion is rotatably mounted to the housing. The key further includes two contacting members, one contacting member is mounted on the first key section, another contacting member is mounted on the second key section. When the first key section is pressed to rotate about the shaft portion, the contacting member mounted on the first key section moves in a direction perpendicular to the direction that the first key section is pressed, and the contacting member mounted on the second key section moves in a direction reverse to the direction that the contacting member mounted on the first key section moves. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100053872 | KEY ASSEMBLY AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A key assembly comprises a base plate, a connecting member, a first key and a second key. The base plate has an opening defined therein. The connecting member is rotatably accommodated in the opening. The first key is rotatably hinged one side of the connecting member. The second key is rotatably hinged another side of the connecting member opposite to the first key. When the first key or the second key is pressed, the pressed key is rotated toward the base plate and rotates the connecting member, and the connecting member rotates the non-pressed key away from the base plate. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100067183 | DATA PROCESSING DEVICE - A data processing device including a first housing, a second housing, and a bracket is provided. The bracket is disposed between the first housing and the second housing. The bracket has a body and a plurality of supporting ends. The body has a bearing surface and a supporting surface. The bearing surface faces the first housing, and does not contact the first housing. The supporting surface faces the second housing, and does not contact the second housing. The supporting ends are disposed around the body and contact the first housing to support the body. A first distance between the supporting surface relatively away from the supporting ends and the second housing is larger than a second distance between the supporting surface relatively close to the supporting ends and the second housing. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100091442 | PORTABLE COMPUTER UNIFIED TOP CASE - A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100128427 | Keyboard, Lighting Module for Keyboard and Electronic Apparatus - According to one embodiment, a keyboard includes keytops supported on a substrate and a membrane switch placed between the keytops and the substrate. The membrane switch has an electrically insulating membrane sheet on which a plurality of contacts operated by the keytops are formed. A light source is mounted on the membrane sheet. A conductor pattern configured to supply an electric current to the light source is formed on the membrane sheet. Further, a lightguide plate configured to lead light emitted by the light source to the keytops is stacked on the membrane sheet. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100134966 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS HAVING SWITCH FOR INPUTTING KEY DATA - An information processing apparatus includes a housing with a top surface and a rear surface, a CPU (central processing unit) provided in the housing, a keyboard placed on the top surface of the housing and including a plurality of keys which input key data to the CPU, a display unit attached to the housing rotatably between a closed position in which the display unit covers the keyboard and an open position in which the keyboard is exposed, and at least one switch provided on the rear surface of the housing and configured to input key data to the CPU. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100149742 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A handheld electronic device and an operating method thereof are provided. The handheld electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and a moving assembly. The moving assembly includes a sliding module and at least one rotating module. The sliding module is coupled to the second body, wherein the second body is moveable between a first position and a second position. The rotating module is coupled between the first body and the sliding module so that the second body is rotated relative to the first body. The second body is automatically rotated from the second position to a third position to form a first angle with the first body. The second body can be rotated between the third position and a fourth position to form a second angle with the first body, wherein the second angle is greater than the first angle. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100157518 | MULTIPLE-FOLD PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multiple-fold portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device in one embodiment includes a first, second and third planar sections. The first and second planar section are connected by a first joint and foldable in relation to each other The second and third planar sections are connected by a second joint and foldable in relation to each other. Each planar section can include an input device or an output device or both. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100182742 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a first unit and a second unit connected via a hinge member. The second unit has, at a lower end, a rod section having a cylindrical shape and extending laterally. The rod section has a notch portion formed by making a cut in the cylindrical shape at a position corresponding to a fixed section of the hinge member. The first unit includes: a first cover that includes a plate portion forming a part of a top surface of the first unit, and a rising portion having an arc shape fitted to a cylindrical contour of the rod section and covering a first space of the notch portion; and a second cover that has an arc shape fitted to the cylindrical contour of the rod section and covers a second space of the notch portion while covering the notch portion in combination with the rising portion. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100238620 | Magnetic Notebooks and Tablets - A computer system includes a base unit, a display unit detachable from the base unit, and a set of magnetic elements in the display unit and/or the base unit to attach the display unit to the base unit and to hold the display unit in the open position. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100259880 | Electronic device - An electronic device includes a first unit and a second unit. The second unit that rotates, about a rotation axis, between a closed state and an open state with respect to the first. The second unit includes, in at least a part in a lateral direction of a top face in the upright position, a first face formed to extend from a rear face to a front face of the second unit as a horizontal face or an ascending slope up to a midpoint and a second face formed as a descending slope following the first face, and an enclosure having a front housing positioned on the front face side in the upright position and a rear housing positioned on the rear face side in the upright position. The second face is formed at the front housing, and the locking release projection projects from the second face. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100265646 | PORTABLE COMPUTER - The present invention relates to a portable computer comprising a main body unit which forms an image signal by reading and processing data; and a display unit which is plurally provided and has a plate surface displaying an image thereon and overlapping each other to rotate with respect to the main body casing, is detachably mounted in the display supporter, displays an image only on a most front plate surface when mounted in the display supporter, receives an image signal of the most front plate surface and selectively displays a same or different images thereon if it is separated from the display supporter. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100277857 | FIXING MECHANISM WITH ROTARY FIXTURES AND RELATED PORTABLE COMPUTER DEVICE - A fixing mechanism includes a housing whereon an opening and at least one slot are formed, a sliding component installed inside the housing in a slidable manner, at least one rotary component installed inside the housing, connected to the sliding component in a rotatable manner, and protruding from the slot partly for fixing a structure, an elastic component installed inside the housing and disposed on an end of the sliding component for providing an elastic force to the sliding component, and an actuating tool for passing through the opening on the housing to push the sliding component so that the rotary component rotates into the slot when being driven to hit a side of the slot. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100284136 | Information Handling System Keyboard - A keyboard support system includes a chassis. A keyboard base is mounted to the chassis. A keyboard is coupled to the keyboard base. A tensioning device is coupled to the chassis and the keyboard base, and the tensioning device is adjustable to produce a tension in the keyboard base in order to reduce the deflection of the keyboard that occurs when keys on the keyboard are depressed. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110019353 | Electronic apparatus - An electronic apparatus includes a battery housing section that houses a removable battery; and an electronic component housing section that houses a removable electronic component that operates with power supplied by the battery housed in the battery housing section. The apparatus further includes an electronic-component housing section cover that covers the electronic component housed in the electronic component housing section that is movable between a locked position in which its attachment is not allowed and an unlocked position in which its attachment is allowed. The electronic-component housing section cover is prohibited from moving from the locked position to the unlocked position when the battery is housed in the battery housing section and is allowed to move from the locked position to the unlocked position when the battery is removed from the battery housing section. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110038116 | Housing for notebook computer and method for making the same - A method includes the steps of: (a) wrapping a stack of composite prepregs around a plate-shaped mold core to obtain a bag-like preform; (b) removing the mold core from the preform so that a receiving space is left in the preform; (c) inserting an airbag into the receiving space; (d) placing the preform together with the airbag in a mold; (e) inflating the airbag and hot pressing the preform within the mold until the preform is cured so that the receiving space is formed into a motherboard receiving space with a size sufficient to receive a motherboard of the notebook computer and so that the preform is formed into a one-piece flat housing body for the base of the notebook computer; and (f) removing the flat housing body from the mold and the airbag. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110051345 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus includes a keyboard unit, a first circuit board, and a first electronic component. The keyboard unit includes a plate that includes a front surface and a bottom surface facing each other and a first coupling portion protruding from the bottom surface, and a plurality of keys provided on the front surface side of the plate. The first circuit board is provided to face the bottom surface via the first coupling portion and includes a second coupling portion to be coupled with the first coupling portion and a first front surface as a surface on a side that faces the bottom surface. The first electronic component is mounted on the first front surface of the first circuit board. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110051346 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HANDHELD DEVICE HAVING MOVEABLE SEGMENTS - A handheld computer is provided that includes a first module combined with one or more modules. The first module includes a housing having one or more coupling surfaces, with each coupling surface including a coupling mechanism. A second module is coupleable to the first module. The second module includes a third coupling surface having a second coupling mechanism for mating with the first coupling mechanism. The third coupling surface is positioned on the second module so as to abut at least partially against the second coupling surface when the first coupling mechanism is mated with the second coupling mechanism. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110069439 | Handheld Electronic Device and Keypad Having Keys With Upstanding Engagement Surfaces - An improved handheld electronic device and keypad include keys having upstanding engagement surfaces that provide a greater effective space between keys than the nominal key-to-key distance therebetween. More particularly, an upstanding engagement surface of one key is spaced farther from that of an adjacent key than the nominal key-to-key distance therebetween. The added space facilitates input by reducing miskeying errors, which allows for faster input with reduced visual and mental attention being required during such input. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110069440 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device including a keyboard module and a lighting module disposed above the keyboard module is provided. Multiple light sources of the lighting module protrude out of a surface of the keyboard module and illuminate the keyboard module. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110075339 | KEYBOARD SLED WITH ROTATING SCREEN - A keyboard sled adapted to communicatively interact with a portable computer system. In one embodiment, the keyboard sled is comprised of an integral receiving portion adapted to mechanically and electronically receive a portable computer system. An interface connector is disposed within the receiving portion and adapted to provide a communicative link between the keyboard sled and a portable computer system, when a portable computer system has been inserted in the receiving portion. The keyboard sled further has at least one mounting hook disposed within the receiving portion for providing positive retention of a portable computer system when coupled with the keyboard sled. A keyboard portion also present on the keyboard sled and also coupled with the interface connector provides input keys. The keyboard sled is also comprised of an integral data storage access slot which is adapted to provide access to a data storage device receptacle of the portable computer system. The keyboard sled also adds input functionality to the portable computer system. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110075340 | Portable Electronic Computer - This invention puts forward a kind of mobile computer, which includes a host with a panel display on it, a screen cover and a keyboard. The keyboard is set on the screen cover. The connection between the host and the screen cover adopts staff connecting structure or slide block and sliding groove connecting structure, and the host can be folded with the screen cover and opened to stand up askew on the screen cover conveniently. The best heat transfer effect of the wall of the host shell is adopted, when the host stands up, to improve heat transfer and decrease the host thickness. The screen cover can be removed and installed from the host conveniently. Setting battery on the screen cover, users can replace the battery conveniently. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110080702 | MULTIPLE-FOLD PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multiple-fold portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device in one embodiment includes a first, second and third planar sections. The first and second planar sections are connected by a first joint and foldable in relation to each other. The second and third planar sections are connected by a second joint and foldable in relation to each other. Each planar section can include an input device or an output device or both. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110134595 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A handheld electronic device including a lower body, an upper body, a sliding mechanism and a pivot axle is provided. The lower body has a carrying surface and a recess on the carrying surface. The upper body is disposed on the carrying surface. The sliding mechanism is disposed between the upper body and the lower body for driving the upper body sliding relative to the lower body. The pivot axle is disposed between the sliding mechanism and the lower body. When the handheld electronic device is transformed from a retracting state to a spreading state, an end of the upper body enters the recess, and the carrying surface of the lower body and a top surface of the upper body form an included angle. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110149496 | COMPUTER SYSTEM EMPLOYING LIGHT-GUIDING MEMBER - A computer system includes a chassis, a keyboard, a light-emitting member, a light-guiding member, and a control system. The keyboard is attached to the chassis. The light-emitting member is disposed in the chassis and capable of emitting light. The light-guiding member directs light of the light-emitting member to irradiate on the keyboard. The control system is electronically coupled to the light-emitting member to control light brightness of the light-emitting member. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110164367 | Notebook Computer with Heating Function - The present invention relates to a notebook computer with a heating function, which comprises an operation unit; a display unit coupled to a first side of the operation unit; a main body coupled to a second side of the operation unit, wherein the second side is opposite to the first side. The main body has a platform, and the platform has an electromagnetic heating unit. The operation unit can be moved to a first position to enable food to be stably placed on the platform and heated by the heating unit. The operation unit can also be moved to a second position to contact the main body. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110170252 | Mobile Computer Stand With Integrated Keyboard - A device for use with a portable computer includes a base, a stand having an upper portion and an adjustable linkage, and a connection mechanism. The base is adapted to rest upon a surface and includes a keyboard that is physically integrated with the base. The stand is attached to the base. The upper portion is adapted to provide a surface upon which a portable computer rests. The upper portion includes an attachment mechanism adapted to attach to a portable computer resting upon the upper portion to secure the portable computer physically to the upper portion. The adjustable linkage is connected to the base and is connected to the upper portion of the stand on another end. The adjustable linkage is adapted to position the upper portion of the stand. The connection mechanism provides data communication from the integrated keyboard to a portable computer resting upon the upper portion. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110182015 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device including a main body, a display, and a light emitting module is provided. The main body has a restrictive opening. A pivoting side of the display is pivoted to the main body. A side of the display away form the pivoting side has a latch structure protruding from a first surface of the display. The light emitting module is disposed at the latch structure. When the display is opened relative to the main body, the light emitting module emits light toward a second surface of the main body to illuminate the second surface of the main body. When the display is closed relative to the main body, the latch structure is accommodated in the restrictive opening. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110182016 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A notebook computer including a host and a keyboard is provided. The host has an assembling region. The keyboard module disposed at the assembling region includes a keyboard and a keyboard frame. The keyboard has a substrate and multiple keys, wherein the keys are disposed on the substrate. The keyboard frame has a frame body and at least one spring arm disposed at a sidewall of the frame body. The frame body is disposed on the substrate and has multiple openings for exposing the keys. Two ends of the spring are connected to the sidewall. A gap is formed between a center portion of the spring arm and the sidewall of the frame body. Further, the center portion has a first position-limiting structure protruding out of the assembling region, and the first position-limiting structure is mutually interfered with the host. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110188190 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS HAVING REPLACEABLE INPUT DEVICE - An electronic apparatus includes: a main body comprising electronic components; a first input device configured to be mounted on the main body; a first connector configured to connect the first input device to the electronic components, the first connector having a first assured number of times of insertion and removal; and a second connector configure to connect a second input device to the electronic components when the second input device is mounted on the main body in place of the first input device, the second connector having a second assured number of times of insertion and removal, which is larger than the first assured number of times of insertion and removal. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110199726 | Reconfigurable Computer - A portable computer system is provided having a base unit and a detachable display unit. The display unit includes a support structure movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The support structure can help support the display unit when mounted on the base unit, standing alone, or both. Mechanical engagement tabs can also help support the display unit. A wireless communications link can convey information between the base and display units. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110199727 | TABLET COMPUTER CASE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Tablet computer cases and associated methods are disclosed and described. In one embodiment, a clam shell keyboard case may include a tablet panel with a hollowed out bed defined by a recessed back surface and a raised perimeter edge extending around the recessed back surface. The perimeter edge can have an internal shape and size substantially matching a shape and size of an external perimeter edge of a tablet computer to be held in the hollowed out bed. The tablet panel can be hingedly coupled to a keyboard panel having a keyboard. When a tablet computer is held in the hollowed out bed of the tablet panel, the keyboard can be used for input and/or control actions with respect to the tablet computer. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110205700 | KEYPADS FOR MOBILE DEVICES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A keypad is described herein in which the keypad can have a keypad sheet and a keymat layer molded onto the back side of the keypad sheet. The keypad sheet can include a plurality of keys formed on a front side of the keypad sheet and a plurality of actuators formed on a back side of the keypad sheet and protruding from the back side of the keypad sheet. Slits are cut around at least some of the keys to provide the keys with flexibility. The slits do not pierce the keymat layer. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110222229 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - To obtain an electronic device having a configuration in which breaking of a connection wire and the like are not likely to occur even if a first casing is pivoted with respect to a second casing regularly. A first casing | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110222230 | ELECTRONIC PART-MOUNTING COMPONENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mounting component for mounting an electronic part has a base that extends along a first surface of the electronic part, and a pair of left side and right side surface supporting sections that are extended from the base and bent along the right and left side surfaces of the electronic part, respectively. The pair of side surface supporting sections each have the screwing through hole at a position close to the one of the front end surface and the rear end surface. Further, a cushion member is interposed between the base and the electronic part, at a position close to the other of the front end surface and the rear end surface of the electronic part. The electronic part is screwed to the base through the surface supporting sections. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110235256 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device of the present invention is an electronic device including a box-shaped casing, a liquid crystal monitor | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110261522 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS HAVING AUXILIARY LIGHTING FOR ILLUMINATION - An electronic apparatus includes a mainframe with a keyboard embedded therein, a mounting frame pivotally connected with the mainframe, a display screen mounted in the mounting frame, a lighting source disposed on the mounting frame, and an optical element cooperating with the lighting source and slideably mounted on the mounting frame. Light from the lighting source is projected to different predetermined areas by adjusting positions of the optical element relative to the lighting source. In each of the positions of the optical element, the light from the lighting source is modulated by a corresponding portion of the optical element to be projected to a corresponding predetermined area. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110267756 | WEAR-RESISTANT KEYBOARDS METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - A keyboard for use with a computing device. In some embodiments, the keyboard comprises a plurality of keys having upper surfaces to which a durable protective coating has been applied and legend symbols that have been etched into the upper surfaces through the durable protective coating. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110267757 | TABLET COMPUTER CASE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Tablet computer cases and associated methods are disclosed and described. In one embodiment, a tablet computer case may include a first panel configured to releasably engage and hold a tablet computer of a predetermined size and shape, a second panel having a keyboard a hinge rotatably attaching the two panels, and a communication connector that allows the keyboard to communicate with the tablet computer. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110299235 | FULLY EXTENDABLE DUAL-SEGMENTED HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A mobile computing device formed from at least two housing segments that can be moved between positions, including an open position that fully exposes a display surface or façade of each of the housing segments, and a closed position in which at least one of the facades or display surfaces is occluded or overlaid by the other housing segment, according to at least some embodiments. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110317353 | KEYBOARD MODULE - A keyboard module is disclosed, which comprises: a keyboard; a first connecting cable; a second connecting cable; and a switch unit; wherein, the first connecting cable is arranged extending out from the keyboard and is connected to a connector of the switch unit, while the second connecting cable is also connected to the connector for electrically connecting the first connecting cable to the second connecting cable; and the second connecting cable is formed with a predefined length and shape that is specifically designed for connecting the same to a main circuit board. Thereby, the keyboard can be connected to different main circuit boards with different circuit layouts simply by changing the shape and length of its second connecting cable for mating with the design of the main circuit board that is to be connected without any other alteration in its specification, so that the universality of the keyboard is enhanced. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110317354 | EXTERNAL EXTENSION FOR HOLDING A PORTABLE COMPUTER AND COMPUTER SYSTEM THEREWITH - An external extension for holding a portable computer includes a base, a keyboard module disposed on a first area of the base, a pin set disposed on a third area of the base and electrically connected to the keyboard module, and a protecting cover disposed on the first area in a pivotable manner and adjacent to a second area of the base. The protecting cover covers the keyboard module when the protecting cover pivots relative to the base at a first position. The protecting cover is for holding the portable computer when the protecting cover pivots relative to the base at a second position and a side of the protecting cover contacts against a lateral side of the second area, so that a visual angle can be formed between the portable computer and the keyboard module. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120008269 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE, SYSTEMS INCLUDING PROTECTIVE COVERS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A hard protective cover is configured to protect the display, or screen, and optionally the housing of a mobile computing device while the mobile computing device is not in use. When positioned over the display of a mobile computing device, the hard protective cover may provide protection without substantially increasing the thickness or other dimensions of the mobile computing device. The hard protective cover may also be configured to orient the mobile computing device in a working orientation and, in some embodiments, may enhance or add to the functionality of the mobile computing device. Systems including assemblies of a protective cover and a mobile computing device and, optionally, external devices, are also disclosed, as are methods for using hard protective covers. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120057288 | KEYBOARD DEVICE FOR USE WITH TABLET PERSONAL COMPUTER - A keyboard device for use with a tablet personal computer includes a base body and an upper cover. The base body includes a handle and plural keys. The handle is integrally formed with the base body. The upper cover has a receptacle for accommodating the tablet personal computer. The upper cover is connected with the base body. In addition, the upper cover is rotatable with respect to the base body in order to open or close the upper cover of the keyboard device. When the upper cover of the keyboard device is opened, the tablet personal computer is stored within the receptacle, so that the user may input characters or symbols to the tablet personal computer by depressing the keys. Whereas, when the upper cover of the keyboard device is closed, the keyboard device may be carried by grasping the handle. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120099263 | Protective Device for an Electronic Apparatus - A protective device for an electronic apparatus includes: a case including a base plate, and a surrounding frame member peripherally extending from the base plate and defining a receiving space with the base plate, the receiving space having an opening opposite to the base plate; a cover unit detachably connected to the case and having a top surface covering the receiving space; two fastening units, each of which is connected between the case and the cover unit; and an input device disposed on the top surface of the cover unit. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120099264 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120106059 | Tablet Computer Case and Associated Methods - Tablet computer cases and associated methods are disclosed and described. In one embodiment, a tablet computer case may include a first panel configured to releasably engage and hold a tablet computer of a predetermined size and shape, a second panel having a keyboard a hinge rotatably attaching the two panels, and a communication connector that allows the keyboard to communicate with the tablet computer. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120106060 | Tablet Computer Case and Associated Methods - Tablet computer cases and associated methods are disclosed and described. In one embodiment, a tablet computer case may include a first panel configured to releasably engage and hold a tablet computer of a predetermined size and shape, a second panel having a keyboard a hinge rotatably attaching the two panels, and a communication connector that allows the keyboard to communicate with the tablet computer. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120106061 | Tablet Computer Case and Associated Methods - Tablet computer cases and associated methods are disclosed and described. In one embodiment, a tablet computer case may include a first panel configured to releasably engage and hold a tablet computer of a predetermined size and shape, a second panel having a keyboard a hinge rotatably attaching the two panels, and a communication connector that allows the keyboard to communicate with the tablet computer. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120106062 | Tablet Computer Case and Associated Methods - Tablet computer cases and associated methods are disclosed and described. In one embodiment, a tablet computer case may include a first panel configured to releasably engage and hold a tablet computer of a predetermined size and shape, a second panel having a keyboard a hinge rotatably attaching the two panels, and a communication connector that allows the keyboard to communicate with the tablet computer. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120113579 | KEYBOARD FOR SLATE PERSONAL COMPUTERS - A computer system may comprise an upper housing, a processor, a display screen, a keyboard case, and a lower housing. The display screen may be attached to the upper housing. The processor may be disposed within the upper housing. The lower housing may comprise a keyboard and may be mounted to and pivotable with respect to the upper housing. The keyboard cover may be adapted to cover the keyboard. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120127646 | Computer Display Screen System and Adjustable Screen Mount, and Swinging Screens Therefor - A computer system is described herein. In addition to a base structure for resting on a support surface, the system includes a first display panel coupled to the base structure. A second display panel is slidingly engageable to both sides of the first display panel, and can slide between a storage position in which the second display panel is behind and substantially parallel to the first viewing face, and an operational position in which the second display panel is substantially above the first display panel. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120140395 | MONITOR WITH RETRACTABLE KEYBOARD - An assembly includes a monitor, a base, a post extending up from the base for supporting the monitor, and a keyboard. The base defines a receiving space for receiving the keyboard. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120140396 | TABLET PC COVER WITH INTEGRAL KEYBOARD - A cover for a tablet PC with an integral keyboard provides two outer covering faces and a resilient mounting frame fixing a tablet PC therein, hinged on a keyboard component. By hinging partway along one outer covering face, the mounting frame can assume a wide variety of angles. The keyboard component has embedded within its underside a ferromagnetic member attracted by an embedded metal strip in the other covering face, fixing the keyboard and mounting frame at any desired angle. The resilient mounting frame has an ejection assembly opposite the hinging of the resilient mounting frame and keyboard component, allowing one-handed release of the tablet PC, and an embedded implant corresponding to and detectable by a configurable circuit board encased in the keyboard component. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120162889 | MOVEABLE DISPLAY PORTION OF A COMPUTING DEVICE - In one general aspect, a computing device can include a base portion including a keyboard, and a guide included in the base portion. The computing device can also include a display portion including a display and having a bottom portion coupled to the base portion via a hinge. The display portion can be configured to rotate about an axis using the hinge. The bottom portion of the display portion can be configured to slidably move along the guide over the keyboard of the base portion in a translational direction orthogonal to the axis. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120162890 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a first casing, a second casing, a keyboard module and a radiation unit. The first casing has a display module. The second casing is pivoted to the first casing. The keyboard module is disposed on the second casing, where the keyboard module has an accommodation portion therein. The radiation unit is disposed in the accommodation portion. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120176741 | MULTI-POSITIONABLE PORTABLE COMPUTER - A multi positionable portable computer is able to be set in a variety of form factors. A user display portion comprising a screen is movably coupled to a processing portion having processing circuitry by a hinge having two pivot points. The two pivot points allow for the portable computer to be placed upright for presentations and the like or flat on a surface with the user display angled toward a user for interfacing with the portable computer. A movable optics module is provided that is positionable on a top surface of the display portion whether the display portion is in a landscape position or a portrait position. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120188697 | DOCKING STATION AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - An electronic apparatus including a portable device and a docking station is provided. The portable device has a display surface and a first restricting element. The docking station includes a base and a frame. The base has a supporting surface, wherein the portable device is adapted to be placed on the supporting surface. The frame is disposed around the base and has a second restricting element, wherein the frame is adapted to slide related to the base to drive the second restricting element to be aligned to the first restricting element of the portable device placed on the supporting surface, such that the portable device is fixed to the base by means of a magnetic attraction force between the first restricting element and the second restricting element. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120200994 | KEYPAD ASSEMBLY WITH A CONTOURED KEYPAD FACADE FOR A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A mobile computing device is disclosed. The mobile computing device comprises a housing that includes a section to retain a keypad assembly. The keypad assembly includes at least a keypad façade that carries a plurality of keys. The keypad façade of the keypad assembly is contoured to adjoin and be substantially flush with the section of the housing. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120224314 | Method and System for Keyboard Tray and Portable Computer Projector Display - Keyboard trays, laptops and portable computers are provided having a display comprised of a small projector that projects onto a screen instead of a standard LCD or flat panel display that generates images itself. They provide a keyboard tray or portable computer in which a laser, high brightness LED, LCD, LCoS, or other suitable projector module is embedded within the keyboard or base portion of the keyboard tray or portable computer, and the display comprises a reflective projector screen made of plastic or other suitable material protected by a thin cover made of plastic or other suitable material. They provide a keyboard tray or portable computer display that is thinner, more durable and more easily and economically repaired than typical LCD and other flat panel displays. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120224315 | FLAT BOTTOM KEYBOARD - A keyboard unit may comprise a keyboard body having a top face and a planar bottom face. The keyboard body may be adapted for installation in a laptop computer. The planar bottom face of the keyboard body may be disposed toward a bottom case of the laptop when installed therein. A plurality of key tops may be disposed on the top face of the keyboard body. A plurality of bosses may have end openings aligned at same plane as the planar bottom face. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120224316 | Foldable carrying case for a tablet computer - A carrying case for a tablet computer. The carrying case is foldable and provides protection for the tablet computer when closed. When open, the carrying case provides a stable support for operating the tablet computer. A keyboard, which can be removable, is also provided as part of the carrying case. Optional features including solar charging, stereo speakers, camera and removable data storage can also be incorporated into the carrying case. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120229969 | SLIM KEYBOARD WITH A FUNCTION OF A TABLET PERSONAL COMPUTER BRACKET - The present invention is assembled by a keyboard unit, a rotational keyboard cover and a rotational bracket. A rear part of the keyboard unit is provided with a bump which serves as a bracket to limit the position of a tablet personal computer, preventing the tablet personal computer from sliding downward. When the rotational keyboard cover is covered, dust can be prevented from entering into the keyboard; whereas, when the rotational bracket is pulled open at a same time when the keyboard cover is lifted open, the keyboard can be used as a bracket to emplace the tablet personal computer. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120229970 | Box for Placing and Supporting a Tablet PC on a Table - A box includes a receiving seat adapted for supporting a keyboard, a mounting seat pivotally connected with the receiving seat, a support rack pivotally mounted on the mounting seat and adapted for supporting a tablet PC, and a support leg mounted between the mounting seat and the support rack to lift the support rack. Thus, when the box is opened, the keyboard is received in the receiving seat, and the tablet PC is supported by the support rack in an inclined manner so that when the box is placed on a table, the tablet PC co-operates with the keyboard to function as a table PC, thereby facilitating a user operating the tablet PC on the table. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120268879 | FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND MOBILE TERMINAL USING THE SAME - Disclosed are a flexible printed circuit board and a mobile terminal using the same. The mobile terminal includes a printed circuit board (PCB), and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) connected to the printed circuit board. The flexible printed circuit board includes a branch extending from one side of the flexible printed circuit board, at least one switch provided on the branch and acquiring a key input signal, and a connector provided on an end portion of the branch and coupled to the flexible printed circuit board. Since the switch is provided on the branch extending from the flexible printed circuit board to the printed circuit board, assembly properties can be expected to | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120268880 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - There is provided an electronic apparatus, including a cabinet having a display surface exposed to an outside, a battery provided at the bottom on an opposite side of the display surface in the cabinet and at least a portion of the battery protruding to an outer side from the bottom, and a height formed at the edge of the cabinet so as to protrude to the outer side to cover the battery. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120300380 | LAPTOP COMPUTER WITH MANUALLY OPERATED SWITCH FOR DIVERTING KEY CODES TO BLUETOOTH DEVICE COMMUNICATION MODULE - A laptop computer includes a housing comprising a top keyboard and a manually operated switch having a first position for showing a predetermined operating mode, and a second position for showing a Bluetooth operating mode; a display hingedly connected to a rear edge of the housing; a CPU in the housing; and a Bluetooth adaptor in the housing and comprising a switch circuit, a MCU, a translator, and a Bluetooth device communication module. In the predetermined operating mode key codes are sent to the CPU via the switch circuit. In the Bluetooth operating mode the key codes are sent to the translator via the switch circuit and the MCU, the translator translates the key codes to Bluetooth key codes and sends same to the Bluetooth device communication module, and the Bluetooth device communication module transmits the Bluetooth key codes to a handheld telecommunications device as commanded by the MCU. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120300381 | HINGE DEVICE AND KEYBOARD DOCK AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A hinge device and a keyboard dock and a portable electronic device having the same are provided. The hinge device includes a first body and a second body. The first body is configured to be pivotally connected to a first object. One side of the second body is pivotally connected to the first body, and another side of the second body is configured to be pivotally connected to a second object. The first body rotates around a first axis relative to the first object. The second body rotates around a second axis relative to the first body. The second body rotates around a third axis relative to the second object. The first axis is perpendicular to the second axis, and the second axis is parallel to the third axis. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120307441 | KEYBOARD DOCK AND COMPUTER SYSTEM - A keyboard dock and a computer system are provided. The computer system includes a portable computer and the keyboard dock. The keyboard dock includes a base, a supporting plate, a first bracket, a sleeve and a second bracket. The base has a keyboard module. The supporting plate is used for supporting the portable computer. Ends of the first bracket are pivotally connected to the base and the supporting plate respectively. The sleeve is movably assembled to the first bracket. One end of the second bracket is pivotally connected to the sleeve, and another end of the second bracket is pivotally connected to the base or the supporting plate. The second bracket is shorter than the first bracket. The supporting plate covers the base in a first state. The supporting plate obliquely stands on the base in a second state, and the keyboard module is not covered by the supporting plate. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120314358 | KEYBOARD DEVICE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING A TABLET PERSONAL COMPUTER - The present invention discloses a multifunctional computer keyboard device. A rear side at a top cover of the keyboard is provided with a U-shaped groove to emplace a tablet personal computer. A rear side at a bottom cover of the keyboard is provided with two U-shaped brackets. One bracket is turned open to support the tablet personal computer and increase stability thereof, preventing it from falling down due to imbalance. When the keyboard is not in use, the other bracket is turned open to rotate and put the keyboard upside down on a desktop, enabling solution to a trouble that the keyboard occupies a desktop space. The U-shaped brackets can be replaced by a prismatic-shaped audio device, which can increase a length of the keyboard to prevent the personal tablet computer from falling down due to imbalance and can also improve a sound effect of the tablet personal computer. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120327580 | PROTECTIVE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A protective system is configured to protect a display, screen and/or housing of a portable electronic device while the device is not in use. The protective system also may connect to an accessory providing input/output functions for the portable electronic device. The accessory may provide a support element configured to orient and support the portable electronic device in a working orientation that is inclined relative to the accessory. The support element may include an elongated recess into which an end portion of the portable electronic device may be positioned. Such a channel may be at an incline and/or may be sized such that the portable electronic device is at a leveraged position within the channel such that the support element can support the portable electronic device in the working arrangement even in the absence of supplement support elements. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130003279 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A notebook computer includes a base, a cover rotatably connected to a rear side of the base, and a keyboard slidably mounted to the base. The keyboard includes a mounting portion disposed on a top of the base, and a supporting portion extending downwards from a front side of the mounting portion. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130003280 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130010417 | KEYBOARD FIXING STRUCTURE FOR FIXING A KEYBOARD AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - A keyboard fixing structure for fixing a keyboard in an opening of a housing is disclosed. The keyboard fixing structure includes an engaging portion, a first fixing portion, a first flexible connecting portion, a second fixing portion and a second flexible connecting portion. The engaging portion presses a first side of the keyboard in the opening. The first fixing portion is fixed on the housing, and the first flexible connecting portion is connected to the first fixing portion and the engaging portion. The second fixing portion is fixed on the housing, and the second flexible connecting portion is connected to the second fixing portion and the engaging portion. The first flexible connecting portion and the second flexible connecting portion cooperatively provide resilient force to the engaging portion in a first direction for driving the engaging portion to press the first side of the keyboard. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130063882 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SUPPORT FUNCTION - A portable electronic device includes a lower cover, a keyboard disposed on the lower cover, an upper cover pivotally connected to a side of the lower cover, a support target member disposed on the upper cover, a support frame, and a first driving part. The support frame has at least one first inclined surface structure. A second inclined surface structure is formed at a position of the first driving part corresponding to the first inclined surface structure. When the first driving part moves in a first direction to drive the support frame to a support position in a second direction, the second inclined surface structure supports the first inclined surface structure so that the support frame can support the support target member when the upper cover covers the lower cover. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130070404 | LAPTOPS AND METHODS OF PROTECTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF A LAPTOP - Laptops are described herein. The laptops include a display body and a keyboard body. The laptops further include a hinged cover. The hinged cover can be in a closed position for preventing access and/or protecting electronic components. Further, methods of protecting electronic components of a laptop are also described herein. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130070405 | COMPUTER DEVICES AND METHODS OF PREVENTING DAMAGE TO A DISPLAY - Computer devices are described herein. The computer devices include a keyboard body including a keyboard and a display body including a display. The computer devices are foldable to a closed position. A display protector is attached to the keyboard body so as to protect the display by contact therewith. Further, methods of preventing damage to a display are also described herein. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130088826 | CRADLE FOR PORTABLE TERMINAL - A cradle for a portable terminal includes a cradle body, cradle grooves extending from a surface of the cradle body in parallel with each other, and a support plate able to emerge by a pivoting action from the surface of the cradle body that is between the cradle grooves. When the portable terminal is cradled, the support plate emerges from the surface of the cradle body to support the surface of the portable terminal, and one of the cradle grooves is selectively used to support a portion of an edge of the portable terminal so as to provide a selected facing direction for the portable terminal. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130114199 | KEY ASSEMBLY AND MOBILE TERMINAL HAVING THE SAME - A mobile terminal includes a terminal body, and a manipulating portion disposed on one side surface of the terminal body, wherein the manipulating portion includes: a substrate having a first contact point and a second contact point; and a conductive dome configured to conduct the first and second contact points when being pressed, wherein the first and second contact points are spaced from each other on the substrate in a first direction, and wherein the second contact point portion is not disposed in a second direction crossing the first direction. Under these configurations, the mobile terminal can have more various designs. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130128440 | Portable Computer - A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, and a support element. The base comprises a first area and a second area, and a sliding assembly disposed at a substantially central position of the second area. The sliding assembly comprises a sliding element and a guiding structure, and the sliding element can move along the guiding structure to slide at least in the second area. The display module comprises a connecting end combined with the sliding element and a support plane. The support element comprises a first area pivotally connected to the support plane and a second end pivotally connected to a rear end of the base. When the display module is opened, the display module further rotates around the first fixed end and moves the connecting end simultaneously; and then the display module is supported by the support element to keep a suitable tilted angle. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130128441 | Portable Computer - A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base comprises a first area and a second area. The display module comprises a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a roller sliding element connected with the connect end and moved along the slide rail. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130128442 | Portable Computer - A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base comprises a first area and a second area. The display module comprises a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding block connected with the connect end and moved along the slide rail. Each sliding block includes at least one auxiliary sliding structure for decreasing sliding friction. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130135808 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a casing, a keyboard, and a latching member. The casing has an upper surface, a lower surface, and a notch extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The keyboard is detachably configured on the upper surface. The keyboard has a latching slot passing through the notch and protruding from the lower surface. The latching member is movably disposed on the lower surface and spans two opposite sides of the notch. The latching member moves between a first position and second position with respect to the keyboard, wherein when the latching member moves to the first position, the latching member is fastened in the latching slot of the keyboard. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130135809 | TERMINAL APPARATUS - The embodiment of the invention provides a hinge device and a folded apparatus having such hinge device. The hinge device comprises a hinge bracket, a first axis, and a second axis provided being parallel with each other and supported rotatablely by the hinge bracket, the first axis is connected to a first body of an apparatus, and the second axis is connected to a second body of the apparatus, the first body can rotate from 0 degree to 360 degree and/or from 360 degree to 0 degree with respect to the second body by being brought by the first axis and the second axis, wherein, when the first body rotates from 0 degree to a predetermined angle and/or from the predetermined angle to 0 degree with respect to the second body, the first axis rotates and the second axis rests, and wherein, when the first body rotates from the predetermined angle to 360 degree and/or from 360 degree to the predetermined angle with respect to the second body, the second axis rotates and the first axis rests. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130141854 | PORTABLE COMPUTER WITH MULTIPLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS - A portable computer that is configurable between a plurality of display modes including a laptop mode (in which the portable computer has a conventional laptop appearance) and an easel mode in which the base of the computer and its display component stand vertically forming an inverted “V.” The portable computer includes a hinge assembly that couples the display component to the base of the computer, and allows the display component to be rotated about an axis along an interface between the display component and the base to configure the portable computer between a closed position, the laptop mode and the easel mode. The portable computer further comprises a scroll wheel and optional navigation buttons that permit a user to control or manipulate various aspects of operation of the portable computer (such as volume or display brightness) and/or content displayed the computer. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130141855 | PORTABLE COMPUTER - A portable computer includes a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The display module comprises a connecting end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding element combined with the connecting end and moving along the slide rail. Each sliding element includes at least one sliding auxiliary structure for decreasing friction during sliding. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130155594 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER WITH CARD STORAGE STRUCTURE - A notebook computer includes a case and top cover. The case includes a keyboard module, a placement member, and a plate cover. The top cover is pivotably mounted on the case. The top cover includes a screen. The placement member has an integral configuration. The placement member includes at least one audio mesh for audio output. A storage slot is defined in the placement member. The plate cover covers the storage slot. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130170125 | TERMINAL DEVICE - The present invention discloses a terminal device, comprising a first terminal part and a second terminal part, the first terminal part comprising a base part; a keyboard part on the a first region of the base part; a bracket part on a second region of the base part adjacent to the first region, wherein, the thickness of the keyboard part matches the thickness of the bracket part; a first shaft on a side of the base part away from the keyboard part and connected with the bracket part so that the bracket part can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise with respect to the first shaft; a second shaft on a side of the bracket part away from the first shaft and connected with the second terminal part, so that the second terminal part can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise with respect to the second shaft. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130176671 | INPUT RECEIVER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to one embodiment, input receiver includes: cover; key module; detector; and button. Second opening is close to one end of the cover. First supporting surface is close to other end of the cover. Recess is between the second opening and the first supporting surface. Second supporting surface is configured to be aligned with the recess in direction intersecting first direction in which the second opening and the first supporting surface are aligned. The key module includes: area including keys separated from one another at first pitch; and area including keys separated from surrounding keys at second pitch shorter than the first pitch. The key module is in contact with the cover. The detector is aligned with the key module in the first direction. Detecting area is covered with portion of the first supporting surface and the second supporting surface. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130188303 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus is provided, which includes a first body, a second body, a supporting frame, and a pivoting-locking module. The two bodies overlap with each other. The supporting frame is pivoted onto the second body. The pivoting-locking module is disposed between the first body and the supporting frame. The pivoting-locking module includes a first pivoting-locking part and a plurality of second pivoting-locking parts. The first pivoting-locking part is fixed to the first body. The second pivoting-locking parts are movably attached to the supporting frame. When the second pivoting-locking parts are locked with the first pivoting-locking part, the second pivoting-locking parts may be pivoted relative to the first pivoting-locking part. The supporting frame may be pivoted relative to the second body only when the first body is pivoted to a predetermined position relative to the supporting frame by means of the first pivoting-locking part and the second pivoting-locking parts. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130194739 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a main body, a display module, a pair of arm portions configured to couple a first axis and a second axis and including an elbow portion at a predetermined point, each of the arm portions being rotatable about the first axis between a first position in which the second axis is positioned in the vicinity of a first end portion and a second position in which the second axis is positioned in the vicinity of a second end portion, and a component provided in the vicinity of a first side surface of the main body in a position bypassed by the elbow portion when the arm portion is in the second position. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130194740 | Reconfigurable Computer - A portable computer system is provided having a first unit with touch-sensitive LCD display screen and a detachable second unit having a keyboard. The first unit includes a support structure movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, which can support the first unit in an inclined position on a planar surface. The support structure can help support the first unit when mounted on the second unit, standing alone, or both. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130215565 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ALIGNING A DISPLAY WITH A KEYBOARD - Methods and devices are provided for aligning a display with a keyboard. In one exemplary embodiment, a device is provided that includes a lid and a based hingedly connected together to allow the computing device to be opened and closed. When the device is opened, the lid can be configured to automatically move relative to the base. In this way, a display included in the lid can be moved relative to a keyboard included in the base to align to display and the keyboard in an optimal orientation relative to one another, e.g., with the display centered relative to a center of an alphanumeric portion of the keyboard. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130229762 | Flux Fountain - Flux fountain techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes a cover configured to be disposed over at least a portion of a display device of a computing device that is configured as a tablet and a connection portion attached to the cover using a flexible hinge. The connection portion is configured to be physically coupled to the computing device using a magnetic coupling device. The magnetic coupling device includes a first magnet that is disposed in the connection portion such that a magnetic field is aligned along an axis and second and third magnets are disposed in the connection portion at opposing sides of the first magnet from each other. The second and third magnets have respective magnetic fields that are aligned along a respective axis that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the magnetic field of the first magnet. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130294021 | Portable Briefcase Office - A portable briefcase office comprises of a computer unit, a storage unit, and a supplies and devices unit. It integrates a computer, printer, projector, storage space, battery, and other office supplies in one easily transported briefcase. It is not a case for devices, but a compact apparatus that incorporates these devices as it would appear in an entire office. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130301201 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CRADLE - A portable electronic device adapted to be detachably connected to a cradle having a containing cavity is provided, wherein an inner wall of the containing cavity has a recess. The portable electronic device includes a body and a locking-and-releasing mechanism disposed in the body and including a driving unit and a latch. The driving unit is disposed in the body. The latch is connected to the driving unit and suitable for being driven by the driving unit to protrude out of the body or hide in the body. When the portable electronic device is disposed in the containing cavity, the driving unit drives the latch to protrude out of the body and be engaged with the recess. When the portable electronic device is going to be detached from the containing cavity, the driving unit drives the latch to be disengaged from the recess and move back in the body. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130308262 | HINGE MODULE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A hinge module applying for a first body pivotally disposed at a second body includes an axle having a baffle, a first stand, a second stand, an auxiliary stand, a washer and a pressing-element. The first stand includes a first connecting part fixed to the axle and a first fixing part fixed to the first body. The second stand includes a second connecting part pivotally connected to the axle and a second fixing part fixed to the second body. The auxiliary stand includes a third connecting part pivotally connected to the axle and a third fixing part fixed to the first or the second body. The washer is disposed between the axle and the third connecting part. The axial width of the washer is greater than that of the third connecting part. The pressing-element presses the second connecting part and the washer along an axial direction of the axle. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130322001 | Flexible Hinge and Removable Attachment - Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130322002 | Mobile Computer Workstation - A mobile computer workstation for use with a computer network is disclosed. The workstation can include a wheeled chassis having a vertical beam that supports a horizontal work surface. An input device tray is located at a front side of the work surface and a bracket located at a rear side of the work surface mounts a display screen to the workstation above and off the work surface. A power unit including a battery charger and a battery is mounted to the chassis and supplies power to the display screen. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130329349 | BATTERY STRUCTURE AND INTEGRATION - A portable electronic device is described. This portable electronic device includes an external housing with a cavity defined by an edge. A keyboard, having a front surface and a back surface, is disposed in the cavity with the front surface facing the external housing. Moreover, a tray is disposed over the back surface of the keyboard, and is mechanically coupled to the external housing adjacent to the edge. Furthermore, battery cells are mechanically coupled to an opposite side of the tray from the back surface of the keyboard. The tray may allow the battery cells to be removed from the portable electronic device without damaging the keyboard. In addition, the tray may increase the compression strength and/or the bending strength of the portable electronic device. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140002977 | PORTABLE TABLET FOLIO STAND | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140029186 | Portable Teleprompting Computer Console - A portable teleprompting computer console, specifically-designed for the use of teleprompting software and the external display of scrolling teleprompting text, specifically for use on-location, in-the-field, and for remote film and television productions. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140029187 | HINGE CONFIGURATION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a base portion and a lid portion coupled to the base portion at a hinge configured such that the base portion and the lid portion can rotate between an open configuration of the electronic device and a closed configuration of the electronic device. The lid portion can include at least one segment that is to raise at least a portion of the base portion in response to a rotation toward the open configuration (e.g., opening the lid portion to access a touchpad or a keyboard of the electronic device, or to see a display of the electronic device). | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140029188 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER ADAPTED TO ILLUMINATING KEY MODULE MOUNTED THEREON - A notebook computer is adapted to illuminating a key module mounted thereon. The notebook computer includes a base; a base cover sheltering the base, wherein the base cover has a base cover opening; a circuit board disposed within the base and communicable with a circuit of the key module; a light source physically mounted on the circuit board for emitting a light beam; and a light-guiding and supporting plate disposed under the base cover opening of the base cover and fixed on the base cover, wherein the key module is supported by the light-guiding and supporting plate and the light beam is guided by the light-guiding and supporting plate to illuminate the key module. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140043743 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Provided is a portable electronic device, including a first case, a first fixed magnetic part, a movable magnetic part, a second case, and a second fixed magnetic part. The first case has a bottom plate and a first engagement surface, and an angle is formed between the bottom plate and the first engagement surface. The first fixed magnetic part is disposed on the bottom plate, and the first fixed magnetic part and the first engagement surface form an accommodating space. The movable magnetic part is movably disposed in the accommodating space. The second case is rotatably connected to the first case and has a second engagement surface. The second fixed magnetic part is disposed at the second engagement surface. When the second engagement surface is held to the first engagement surface, the movable magnetic part is attracted by the second fixed magnetic part and adsorbed to it. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140043744 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING AND ASSEMBLY METHOD - An electronic device includes a first housing of a single piece of material that has first and second spaced apart major walls that extend in lateral directions and at least three side walls extending perpendicular to the lateral directions between the major walls. The major walls and the side walls define an internal cavity, and the first housing defines an opening to the internal cavity opposite one of the side walls. At least one support member is within the internal cavity of the first housing adjacent a major walls a side wall thereof. At least one electronic component is contained within the internal cavity, and a first cover is removably affixed over the opening. At least one of the support member and the first cover contributes to a retention force applied on the at least one electronic component within the internal cavity of the first housing. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140043745 | EHF ENABLED DISPLAY SYSTEMS - Display systems that use contactless connectors for transmitting data are provided. The contactless connectors are electromagnetic connectors that form an electromagnetic communications link. The electromagnetic communications link can be established within different locations of the same device, or between two different devices. The communications link can be established using at least two transceivers. The transceivers can be incorporated in different enclosures that are hinged together, or the transceivers can be incorporated within a hinge that enables two enclosures to move with respect to each other. A transceiver can be incorporated into a display device that can receive data from an active surface that has a transceiver. When the display device is placed on the active surface, the display device may serve as an access point to content contained within the active surface. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140063712 | PORTABLE DEVICE - A portable device includes a keyboard unit; a display unit; a connection unit which is connected to each of the keyboard unit and the display unit, moves relatively with respect to each of the keyboard unit and the display unit, and supports the display unit so that the display unit covers or uncovers the keyboard unit; and a controller which is placed inside the connection unit and controls operation of the portable device. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140063713 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention provide a heat dissipation device of a notebook computer. The notebook computer is provided with a keyboard. The heat dissipation device includes a heat dissipation component and a heat guiding box, the heat dissipation component is communicated with the heat guiding box, the keyboard is also communicated with the heat guiding box, and the heat guiding box is used to transmit heat in the heat dissipation component to the keyboard. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140063714 | TABLET APPARATUS - A tablet apparatus includes a first member which is provided with a keyboard, and a second member which is provided with a display portion and covers an upper surface of the first member. The first and second members are connected to each other through a link member such that the second member may be guided through the link member and move in various positions with respect to the first member. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140071603 | MOVEABLE DISPLAY PORTION OF A COMPUTING DEVICE INCLUDING A CLUTCH MECHANISM - A computing device can include a base portion including a keyboard and a base coupling mechanism fixedly coupled to the base portion where the base coupling mechanism includes a rotating receiver. The computing device can include a display portion having a display coupling mechanism configured to be removably coupled to the rotating receiver of the base coupling mechanism. The display coupling mechanism of the display portion can be configured to be coupled to the rotating receiver of the base coupling mechanism in response to the display portion being slidably moved with respect to the base portion when a viewable surface of the display portion is aligned along a plane substantially parallel to a plane along which the keyboard of the base portion is aligned. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140071604 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A TABLET COMPUTER - In certain embodiments, a protective cover includes a housing having a surface, and a latch mechanism hingeably coupled to the housing. The latch can include a top side and a bottom side, the bottom side configured to couple to and secure an input device to the surface of the housing. The latch can be configured to rotate, via the hinge coupling, between a first configuration and second configuration. In the first configuration, the top side of the latch can be flush with the surface of the housing and the bottom side embedded within the housing such that the latch does not protrude from the housing. In the second configuration, the latch can be rotated relative to the first configuration and protrude from the housing. The latch can be operable to be rotated open from the first configuration to the second configuration via the hinge coupling. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140071605 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A TABLET COMPUTER - Aspects of the invention relate to an apparatus including a housing and a slot disposed in the housing, the slot configured to hold an input device in a plurality of upright configurations including at least a forward-facing upright configuration such that the input device faces the front portion of the housing, and at least a backward-facing upright configuration such that the input device faces the back portion of the housing. The slot can be overmolded with a rubber compound (e.g. silicon-based) and configured to provide an improved coefficient of friction to reduce slippage of the input device when held in the slot. In some aspects, the housing includes a surface, and the overmolded portion of the slot can protrude above the surface of the housing. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140071606 | Protective Cover for a Tablet Computer - In certain embodiments, a protective cover for an input device includes a housing having an outer portion and an inner portion, with the inner portion including a first end and a second end, and a plurality of keys disposed in an area at the first end of the inner portion of the housing. A holder can be configured to receive and secure an input device with at least a portion of the holder coupled to the second end of the inner portion of the housing. The housing can be configurable in a plurality of positions including a closed configuration, an open configuration, a first active configuration, and a second active configuration. The protective cover can further include a plurality of magnets coupled to the housing and configured to secure the housing in one or more of the closed, open, and active configurations. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140071607 | CASE AND KEYBOARD FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A case for a portable electronic device (PED) may include a keyboard, a base, and a support. The keyboard includes a receiving surface configured to support an edge of the PED. The base is configured to slidably engage the keyboard and the keyboard is removable from the base. The support is coupled to the base and includes a support surface for supporting the PED in an elevated position. The support is pivotable relative to the base and allows the PED to pivot relative to the support between a collapsed position and an elevated position. The angle of the PED supported by the receiving surface and the support surface is changed as the keyboard is slid relative to the base such that the angle of the PED with respect to the base is changed. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140078659 | PORTABLE TERMINAL - A portable terminal includes an upper body having a lateral edge about its perimeter, a first lower body, and a second lower body. The first lower body is foldable about a horizontal axis and where first lower body is horizontally rotatable about a vertical axis to mutually cross the upper body while it is completely folded. The second lower body is fixed to a lower portion of the upper body. When completely rotated to the upper body, the first lower body is horizontally disposed side by side with the second lower body in the lower portion of the upper body, and when completely rotated to a direction that deviates from the upper body, the first lower body is unfoldable. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140085793 | ADJUSTABLE HINGE STIFFNESS - An assembly can include a first component; a second component that includes a socket; a processor and a memory accessible by the processor, the processor and memory being included in one or more of the first component and the second component; and an interconnection mechanism for pivotable interconnection of the first component and the second component about a pivot axis where the interconnection mechanism includes a hinge that defines the pivot axis, a prong pivotable about the pivot axis, a latch mechanism to latch the second component to the interconnection mechanism with the prong received by the socket of the second component, an actuator to unlatch the latch mechanism, and a lever to adjust the hinge to a high stiffness state to adjust the hinge to a low stiffness state. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140085794 | LOCKING MECHANISM - An assembly can include a first component; a second component; and an interconnection mechanism for pivotable interconnection of the first component and the second component about a pivot axis where the interconnection mechanism includes a latch mechanism to latch the second component to the interconnection mechanism, an actuator to unlatch the latch mechanism, an obstruction to obstruct actuation of the actuator, and a sliding bar slidable in a first direction to move the obstruction to an obstructing position that obstructs actuation of the actuator and slidable in a second direction to move the obstruction to an unobstructing position that permits actuation of the actuator. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140085795 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Disclosed is an electronic device including a first body, a second body connected with the first body, and a connecting member. The connecting member is hinged with the first body via a first hinge shaft and is hinged with the second body via a second hinge shaft, such as to enable the first body and the second body to be switched between an open state and a closed state. The electronic device is configured in such a manner that, in the closed state, a second housing of the first body snuggles against a first housing of the second body, and in the open state, a lower rim of the first body is located at a front portion of the second body; and the lower rim of the first body keeps abutting against the upper surface of the second body while the state of relative position is switched. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140092544 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING PASSIVE COOLING - An electronic device is provided that includes a base having a first side and a second side, and a lid having a first side and a second side. The electronic device may also include a heat exchanger provided at the base. The heat exchanger may have a first surface exposed to outside the base. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140104772 | KEY CONTROL DEVICE FOR CLICK PAD - The present disclosure relates to a key control device for click pad. The key control device is disposed below a click pad of a notebook computer, and comprises a frame and a sliding lever. The click pad is disposed at the frame. When a plurality of positioning parts of the sliding lever are interlocked with a plurality of locking parts of the frame, the frame and the click pad cannot have up-and-down movements and thus shutting down the key functions of the click pad. When the plurality of positioning parts of the sliding lever are not interlocked with the plurality of locking parts of the frame, the frame and the click pad can have up-and-down movements and thus activating the key functions of the click pad. Thereby, the key control device according to the present disclosure can control the activation or shutdown of the key functions of the click pad. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140111925 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing and a connection member. The second housing is pivotally connected with the first housing and rotated relative to the first housing in a close position or in an open position. The connection member is interconnected between the first housing and the second housing, and the connection member includes a bendable portion. When the second housing is in the close position relative to the first housing, the connection member is in contact with the first housing and the second housing. When the second housing is in the open position relative to the first housing, the bendable portion of the connection member is bent to be apart from the first housing and the second housing. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140111926 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FEATURES OF A PORTABLE COMPUTER - Methods, tools and fixtures for assembling a printed circuit board (PCB), such as a main logic board (MLB), in a portable computer device are described. A connector assembly having an electrically conductive gasket mounted on an edge of the MLB is described. In addition, a keyboard assembly including a notched portion of the MLB for accommodating more than one type of keyboard is described. In addition, a PCB assembly having a bracket to support a weak region of the PCB during assembly is described. In addition, a method for shielding an antenna cable situated on an MLB is described. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140118915 | Computing Devices - In one embodiment, a computer device comprises a back cover in the shape of a plate and a basic module where the back cover is removably attachable to and detachable from a basic module of the computing device by the user by an attachment portion. In this manner designs of and on the back cover may be easily customized to the individual tastes of consumers. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to the back cover and the attachment portion of the type described above. An optional front cover may be added and connected to the back cover about a hinge. The front cover can serve as a stand for the computer display when rotated about the hinge away from the display screen. The optional front cover may also be connected to the back cover by a side cover to form a device resembling a hard bound book. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140118916 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a pivotal connecting element. An input module is disposed on the first body. A display monitor is disposed on the second body. The pivotal connecting element includes a first connecting element, a second connecting element and a pivot. The pivot is connected to the first connecting element and the second connecting element. The first connecting element is detachably coupled to the first body. The second connecting element is detachably coupled to the second body, and thereby causes the second body to turn pivotally relative to the first body through the pivotal connecting element. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140118917 | PROTECTIVE CASING HAVING KEYBOARD - A protective casing includes a main body, a keyboard, and two connecting members. The main body includes a support plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a fixing frame protruding from the second surface of the support plate and defining a receiving space for retaining a tablet computer; and two parallel sidewalls protruding from the first surface of the support plate and each comprising a sliding portion on an inner side thereof. The opposite sidewalls of the fully-functioning keyboard each define a first sliding groove to receive one of the sliding portions. The connecting members are pivotally attached to the sidewalls and each defines a second sliding groove to receive one of the sliding portions. The sliding portions are slidable in the first and second sliding grooves. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140133079 | DETACHABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH COVER PORTION - An embodiment provides an electronic device, including: a detachable display portion; a base body; the base body including an attachment portion to which the detachable display portion attaches; the attachment portion being located a depth from a rear edge of the base body; and a cover extending from a point of the base body behind the attachment portion and proximate to the rear edge of the base body. | 05-15-2014 |
| 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 |
| 20140168875 | Thin Keyboard - A thin keyboard having multiple keys is disclosed. At least one of the keys includes a key magnet, and a holding magnet is mounted on a transverse slider. The key is located in a ready position by a magnetic attraction of the holding magnet to the key magnet. When the transverse slider is slid, a separating protrusion pushes a chamfer to widen the distance between the holding magnet and the key magnet. The distance between both magnets is also widened in a right and left direction, and when the magnetic attraction drops, the key is located by gravity in a release position. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140185218 | TABLET COMPUTER - A tablet computer includes a housing, a cover, and a keyboard. The housing has an opening and an accommodating trough inwardly recessed from the opening. The accommodating trough has a groove having an inlet section and an engaging section. The inlet section is communicated between the opening and the engaging section. Widths of the inlet section are larger than widths of the engaging section. The cover is pivotally connected to the housing. The cover covers the opening when rotated to a covering position, and supports the housing in a standing position when rotated to an extended position. The keyboard is detachably accommodated in the accommodating trough and includes at least one engaging structure. The engaging structure is located at the peripheral edge of the keyboard and engaged with the engaging section. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140185219 | COOLING ELECTRONIC DEVICES USING FLOW SENSORS - An electronic device can be provided with a housing having at least one wall defining a cavity and a flow sensor at least partially contained within the cavity. The flow sensor may be configured to detect a flow characteristic related to the flow of a fluid through a first portion of the cavity. The electronic device may also include a processor configured to alter a performance characteristic of the electronic device based on the detected flow characteristic. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140192469 | PORTABLE DEVICE - A portable device includes a display module and a keyboard module. The display module includes a display casing, at least one speaker and at least one sound output opening. The speaker is accommodated in the display casing for outputting sounds. The sound output opening is used for transmitting the sounds from the speaker. The keyboard module includes a keyboard casing and a plurality of keys. The keyboard casing includes a sound guide chamber therein and at least one sound input opening for receiving the sounds from the sound output opening. The sound input opening is spatially communicated with the sound guide chamber. The keys are disposed on the keyboard casing. Two adjacent keys define a gap therebetween, and this gap is spatially communicated with the sound guide chamber. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140198441 | MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of an apparatus, system and method are described for a mobile computing device. A mobile computing device may comprise, for example, an enclosure arranged to support a display and one or more processor circuits, the enclosure having an enlarged portion at one side of the enclosure arranged to allow a user to clutch the enclosure with one hand at the one side, the enlarged portion having a thickness that is larger than a thickness of another portion of the enclosure, and the enlarged portion defining a cavity arranged to support one or more energy storage modules. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140198442 | RETRACTOR CORD ASSEMBLIES FOR CARRIED ARTICLES - A low-profile retractable cord system in which a line is attached to a pair of retractor mechanisms located in the sides of an article to be carried (such as a briefcase, a purse, a handbag, suitcase, tote, bag, knapsack, sports bag, gym bag, etc.). The line is high-tensile braided line threaded out through eyelets which are offset inwardly and downwardly from the upper corners of the article to be carried. This way, the line and shoulder pad attached thereto lie flat along the carried article. Various retractor mechanisms are shown, including an opposed pair of coil-spring-biased reels, opposed independent pulley mechanisms, or a common pulley mechanism. An alternate embodiment employs a single retractor mechanism and line for a single loop-handle is also shown. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140211391 | TOUCH PANEL ASSEMBLY - A touch panel assembly includes an enclosure, a touch panel, and a soft board. The enclosure includes a bottom portion. The bottom portion defines a first surface and a second surface. The enclosure further includes a first hook and a first positioning post extending from the first surface. The touch panel is attached on the second surface. The soft board defines a first securing hole and a first positioning hole. The first positioning post is received in the first positioning hole to prevent the soft board from moving along a first direction. The soft board is deformed by an external force to enable the first hook to pass through the first securing hole to engage with an edge of the first securing hole, thereby preventing the soft board from moving a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140211392 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH KEYBOARD - An electronic device includes a keyboard module and a cover. The cover defines a keyboard area. A support beam is located under the keyboard module. The support beam extends through the keyboard area. The support beam can replace present supporting board. Space under the keyboard module can be increased. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140233171 | Sub-Membrane Keycap Indicator - Sub-membrane keycap indicators for keyboard assemblies may be implemented by positioning an indicator light element beneath a switch membrane circuit and within the baseplate of a key device. The indicator light element may be so positioned to direct light upward in a substantially narrow cone to an aperture or lightguide molded into a keycap in order to illuminate or light the indicator aperture or lightguide to indicate the current status of at least one component of an information handling system. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140254078 | PORTABLE COMPUTER HOUSING AND ASSEMBLY METHODS - A portable computer includes a first housing having a first wall defining a first opening and a surface surrounding the opening and having an inside periphery. A first component is removably received within the opening and defines a body with an outer periphery that is inset with respect to the inner periphery of the opening. A first locking member is removably attached within the opening. The first locking member defines an outer periphery extending along the inner periphery of the first opening of the housing. The first locking member also defines a second opening having an inner periphery that is inset with respect to the outer periphery of the first component body such that a portion of the first locking member overlies a first portion of the first component body. A second portion of the first component is exposed within the opening of the first locking member. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140254079 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device is disclosed, which includes a first unit and a second unit. The first unit includes a housing and a connecting member disposed on the housing. The second unit includes a stand, wherein a guiding rail is formed on the support. When the first unit is selectively connected to the second unit, the connecting member of the first unit is inserted into the guiding rail of the second unit and moves therein so as to allow the electronic device to be adjusted into different configurations. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140321038 | CONVERTIBLE COMPUTING APPARATUS - A computing apparatus includes a first body having a keyboard, a second body having a display, and a support of which one end portion is connected to the first body through at least one first hinge unit and the other end portion is connected to the second body through at least one second hinge unit disposed in parallel to the first hinge unit. The first hinge unit is disposed to be spaced away from a rear end portion of the first body so that when the second body and the support are simultaneously rotated in a direction in which the second body and the support are spaced away from the first body, a rear end portion of the second body interferes with the rear end portion of the first body and the second body is rotated in a direction in which the second body is spaced away from the support. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140347799 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to at least one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes an main body includes an upper surface having a keyboard arranged thereon, and a contactless charging module in a palm rest region on the upper surface, configured to charge an external apparatus proximate to the palm rest region by contactless charging. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140347800 | SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a system for protecting a portable computing device wherein the system comprises a device housing adapted to protectively encase a portable computing device, a protectively hardened user input device in communication with the device housing, and a protectively hardened display in communication with the device housing. When the portable computing device is encased within the device housing, a user of the portable computing device can operate the portable computing device via the protectively hardened user input device and the protectively hardened display. The device housing may further comprise sealing elements, insulating elements, and shock-absorbing elements. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140355186 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - There is provided an electronic device including a flat main unit provided with a keyboard, a flat display unit having a display face, the flat display unit configured to movably slide between a first state that overlaps the main unit and a second state that is erect with respect to the main unit, and a single hinge that is arranged so as to overlap the keyboard in the first state, and is configured to couple the main unit and the display unit together so that the display unit can move with respect to the main unit. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140355187 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - There is provided an electronic device including a flat main unit provided with a keyboard, a flat display unit having a display face, the flat display unit configured to movably slide between a first state that overlaps the main unit and a second state that is erect with respect to the main unit, and a hinge that is arranged so as to overlap the keyboard in the first state, and is configured to couple the main unit and the display unit together so that the display unit can move with respect to the main unit. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140362507 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ROTATABLE DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD - An electronic device capable of maintaining a high level of operability and which prevents damage to the keyboard and other input systems when converted from a laptop PC to a tablet PC. The electronic device includes a main body part having a keyboard and a display part having a display. The main body part and the display part may rotate from a 0-degree position where the display and the keyboard face each other up to a 360-degree position where the back faces of the display and the keyboard face each other through a 180-degree position where the display and the keyboard are parallel with each other while facing the same direction. The electronic device includes an upper leg portion that can advance and retreat from an upper face of the main body part in response to rotational movement of the display part from the 180-degree position to the 360-degree position. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140368983 | SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSPARENT HINGED SUBSTRATE APPARATUS - In various embodiments, a transparent hinged substrate apparatus integrated nto a portable computer may address common deficiencies associated with space limitations on student desktop surfaces. The transparent hinged substrate apparatus may utilize, in some embodiments, a transparent substrate that is positioned between the display side and the keypad side of a portable computer. The transparent hinged substrate apparatus may be movable into multiple positions including one position that covers the keypad side of the portable computer without touching any of the keys of the keypad. Thus, the keypad surface may now be used as a work surface using the same physical space occupied by the portable computer. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150016037 | INFORMATION TERMINAL DEVICE - An information terminal device which is portable and capable of charging a charge target device includes: a first body part including a display panel and a case which covers the display panel; and a power transmission coil provided at a position on a back surface of the case opposite to the display panel, for supplying power to be charged in the charge target device in a non-contact manner. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150016038 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A REDUCED FRICTION SURFACE - A surface of an electronic device includes a reduced friction surface that comprises a glass beaded film. The glass beaded film includes glass beads disposed in a polymer layer or in an adhesive layer, where a portion of the glass beads protrude from a surface of the polymer or adhesive layer. The reduced friction surface is disposed over at least a portion of the surface of the electronic device. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150049423 | KEYBOARD MODULE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention discloses a keyboard module capable of supporting a portable electronic device. The keyboard module includes a keyboard base and a supporting mechanism, and the supporting mechanism is disposed on the keyboard base. A containing space is formed inside the supporting mechanism, and the supporting mechanism includes at least one track and a supporting device. The at least one track is disposed in the containing space, and the supporting device is slidably disposed inside the containing space. The supporting device slides along the at least one track to extend outside the containing space to a supporting position for supporting the portable electronic device. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150062792 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a front panel, a back cover, a stand, and at least one hinge module. The stand is disposed on a surface of the back cover opposite to the front panel and is rotatable relative to the surface. The hinge module disposed between the front panel and the back cover includes a fixing element, a sliding element, a pivot, and a spring strip. The fixing element has a hole, and the fixing element is fixed on the back cover, such that an accommodating space is formed between the fixing element and the back cover. The sliding element having a hook portion is slidably disposed in the accommodating space. The pivot is slidably disposed in the accommodating space. The sliding element is connected to the stand by the pivot. The spring strip is disposed in the accommodating space. The spring strip is deformably fixed on the back cover. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150092329 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SYSTEM WITH AN EMBEDDED DISPLAY UNIT - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, laptop, or tablet that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of an electronic device may include a display portion, which includes a main display that is provided on a first side of the display portion; a secondary display unit that is provided on a second side of the display portion; and a hinge to secure the secondary display unit to the display portion, where the hinge is to allow a rotation of the secondary display unit in relation to the display portion. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150092330 | KEYBOARD FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for a keyboard that includes a plurality of keys; and a plurality of key actuators. At least a portion of the key actuators raises at least a portion of the plurality of keys when the portion of the plurality of key actuators is activated. In more particular embodiments, the dome supports comprise a dielectric that deforms in a ‘z’ direction with respect to the keyboard when activated to raise the portion of the plurality of keys. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150092331 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH DAMAGE PREVENTION FEATURES - One embodiment provide an electronic device, including: a housing having an upper face and a lower face; a keyboard disposed in the upper face of the housing; a display part including a display; a hinge mechanism connecting the housing to the display part in a rotatable fashion; and a link mechanism that operates in conjunction with rotation of the display part to buffer the rotation of the display part when the display part is rotated beyond a predetermined angle with respect to the housing. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150092332 | APPARATUS RELATED TO A STRUCTURE OF A BASE PORTION OF A COMPUTING DEVICE - In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a display portion, a base frame coupled to the display portion where the base frame includes a channel defined by a top wall opposite a bottom wall and a side wall coupled to the top wall and to the bottom wall. The side wall can have an outer surface defining at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the base frame. The channel can have a first portion on a first side of the base frame and a second portion on a second side of the base frame opposite the first side of the base frame. The apparatus can include a midplane having a first edge disposed in the first portion of the channel and having a second edge disposed in the second portion of the channel. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150124388 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a main body, two transmitting members, a display module and two drivers. The main body has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The two transmitting members are movably located on the first side and the second side respectively. The display module has two pivoting portions connected to the two transmitting members respectively. The two drivers are disposed on the main body and drive the two transmitting members to make the display module move relative to the main body. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150124389 | HINGE CONFIGURATION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a base portion and a lid portion coupled to the base portion at a hinge configured such that the base portion and the lid portion can rotate between an open configuration of the electronic device and a closed configuration of the electronic device. The lid portion can include at least one segment that is to raise at least a portion of the base portion in response to a rotation toward the open configuration (e.g., opening the lid portion to access a touchpad or a keyboard of the electronic device, or to see a display of the electronic device). | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150131219 | GRID CONNECTED KEYBOARD APPARATUS - A grid connected keyboard which includes a keyboard base; and a removable keyboard positioned with respect to the keyboard base. The removable keyboard include a keyboard grid having a plurality of spaces; a plurality of keyboard keys positioned within the spaces of the keyboard grid; and fastening means between the keyboard grid and each of the plurality of keyboard keys for maintaining the keyboard keys within the spaces of the keyboard grid. The fastening means allows movement of the keyboard keys in a direction perpendicular to a plane that contains the keyboard grid. The removable keyboard, including the plurality of keyboard keys, are removable from the keyboard base as a unit. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150131220 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150146357 | ANTENNA IN OR BELOW KEYBOARD - An electronic device may include a housing enclosing electronic components, the housing including an aperture on a top portion of the housing, a keyboard within the aperture of the housing, the keyboard comprising multiple keys, and an antenna extending around a subset of the multiple keys. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150331457 | Portable Computer - A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base comprises a first area and a second area. The display module comprises a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding block connected with the connect end and moved along the slide rail. Each sliding block includes at least one auxiliary sliding structure for decreasing sliding friction. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150338886 | SUPER-SLIM TOUCH KEYBOARD AND SUPER-SLIM COVER DEVICE FOR SMART KEYBOARD HAVING THE SAME - A super-slim touch keyboard and a super-slim smart cover device including the same are provided. The super-slim touch keyboard includes a lower case, a touch circuit board including a key pattern disposed on the lower case and a touch wheel pattern disposed adjacent to the key pattern, a piezoelectric sensor film layer formed on the touch circuit board and including a piezoelectric sensor printed on a portion thereof corresponding to the key pattern, an electro-luminance (EL) film layer formed on the piezoelectric sensor film layer, a keypad layer formed on the EL film layer and including a plurality of keys at a portion thereof corresponding to the key pattern, and an upper case disposed to be coupled to the lower case at a periphery of the keypad layer and including a touch wheel at a portion thereof corresponding to the touch wheel pattern. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150378399 | HINGE CONFIGURATION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a hinge assembly to secure a first housing of the electronic device to a second housing. The hinge assembly is to allow for electrical signals to pass between the first housing and the second housing and for a rotation of the first housing in relation to the second housing. The hinge assembly may include a plurality of discs to receive a plurality of segments of the accessory as the hinge assembly engages to secure the first housing to the second housing. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160011627 | INPUT DEVICE, PROTECTIVE COVER AND COMBINATION THEREOF | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160011631 | DYNAMIC MOVEABLE HINGE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160048164 | Laptop Computer Closing Assembly - A laptop computer closing assembly includes a laptop computer structured to have a screen hingedly coupled to a keyboard. A pair of gears is coupled to the laptop computer. A first one of the gears drives a second one of the gears. The second gear is coupled to the screen. The second gear moves the screen between an open position so the laptop computer is configured to boot up and a closed position so the laptop computer may shut down. A motor is coupled to the laptop computer. The motor is operationally coupled to a processor in the laptop computer. The motor is coupled to the first gear. The screen is moved between the open and closed positions. An actuator is coupled to the laptop computer. The actuator is operationally coupled to the processor in the laptop computer. The actuator selectively actuates and de-actuates the motor. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160054755 | USB PASS-THROUGH DEVICE - A detachable electronic device includes a first data port configured to releasably couple the detachable electronic device to a first remote electronic device. A second data port is configured to releasably couple the detachable electronic device to a second remote electronic device. An electronic system is coupled to the first data port and the second data port | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160054761 | Dual-Part Hinge Assembly - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a dual-part hinge assembly for a portable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the portable computing device includes a display and a base housing connected via the dual-part hinge assembly. Furthermore, the dual-part hinge assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion that extends behind the first portion when the display transitions to an open position so as to provide stability for the computing device. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160055990 | RETRACTABLE KEYBOARD KEYS - A laptop computer comprising a keyboard including a bezel having a plurality of key openings and a plurality of key holding features configured adjacent to the plurality of key openings on a bottom side of the bezel. The laptop computer also includes a plurality of keycaps having a touch surface for receiving a press force, each keycap positioned within a respective one of the plurality of key openings. The laptop computer also includes a chassis having a plurality of planar-translation effecting mechanisms each supporting a respective one of the plurality of keycaps such that, in response to receiving the press force, the respective keycap moves in a press direction and a second direction orthogonal to the press direction from an unpressed position toward a pressed position. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160062394 | Electronic Device - An electronic device is provided according to the present application, which includes a first body having a working surface; and a second body having a main body and a support body, the main body has an operational surface, and the main body rotatably couples to the first body and the support body via respective opposing edges of the main body. The electronic device is operable in a stand mode, wherein respective corresponding edges of the main body and the support body are arranged to rest on a support surface to prevent the operational surface of the main body from contacting against the support surface in the stand mode. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160062413 | HINGE STRUCTURE WITH STAND AND KEYBOARD DEVICE - Embodiments include a hinge structure attached to a keyboard device and a tablet terminal. The hinge structure includes a cam mechanism and a stand member configured to rotate to a support position based on the position of a tablet terminal attached to the hinge structure. When the tablet terminal is rotated by a user to a first predetermined angle relative to the keyboard device, the stand member will in turn automatically rotate and extend. When the tablet terminal is rotated by a user to a second predetermined angle relative to the keyboard device, the stand member will in turn lock in order to support and brace the combination of the attached tablet terminal and keyboard device. When not using the attached tablet terminal, the locked stand member may be unlocked and released upon closing the attached table terminal to a zero degree angle relative to the keyboard device. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160062414 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a third housing and a first movable member. The first housing includes a first opening through which the electronic device is capable of being coupled to an external coupling apparatus. The second housing is rotatably connected to the first housing. The third housing is removably attached to the second housing. The first movable member is across the first housing and the second housing, movable between a first position at which the third housing is locked to the second housing and a second position at which the third housing is capable of being unlocked from the second housing, and is configured to be restricted from moving from the first position to the second position when the electronic device is coupled through the first opening. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160070310 | HINGE ASSEMBLIES - An apparatus can include a processor; memory accessible by the processor; a first housing that includes a front side and a back side and a thickness therebetween; a second housing that includes a front side and a back side and a thickness therebetween; a first gear operatively coupled to the first housing; and a second gear operatively coupled to the second housing where the first and second gears mesh to orient the first and second housings in a front side to front side orientation and in a back side to back side orientation. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160091924 | WIRELESS GIMBAL CONNECTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A wireless gimbal connection of use with electronics devices such as computer notebooks relatively pivotable portions such as a lid and base. The gimbal includes a carriage on which transmitter and receiver chips are mounted, and further has a magnet whose magnetic forces may be used to bring the gimbaled carriage into a predetermined alignment with the base, which may be used to arrange the chips and any sensors as may be used into alignment as well. As the orientation of the lid varies with respect to the base, the carriage within seeks alignment with the base due to the magnetic forces present. Where the base is located on a flat surface, gravitational forces also contribute to the alignment. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160124461 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR LAPTOP COMPUTERS - An exterior cover for a laptop computer having a display portion and a keyboard portion is disclosed. The exterior cover includes a first rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the display portion. The first rigid planar element includes a raised edge along a perimeter of the first rigid planar element, wherein the raised edge extends toward the display portion. The first rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs located on the raised edge, wherein each tab extends from the raised edge for gripping the display portion. The exterior cover further includes a second rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element includes a raised edge extending toward the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs for gripping the keyboard portion. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160124467 | Multiple Position Input Device Cover - Flexible hinge spine techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160132077 | MICRO-HINGE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a low profile hinge design that includes a micro-hinge. The micro-hinge can couple a first element to a second element and can include a first attachment that couples to the first element, a second attachment that couples to the second element, and a plurality of linkages that couples the first attachment to the second attachment. The low profile hinge can further include a plurality of micro-hinges and a plurality of support rods. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160161993 | Connector and an Electronic Device Having the Same - A connector and an electronic device having the connector are described. The connector includes a first connecting sheet and a second connecting sheet, each having a connecting portion and a non-connecting portion, wherein, each of the connecting portions of the first and second connecting sheets includes a plurality of teeth for mutual engagement and cooperation to effect a relative rotary motion of the first and second sheets, and each of the non-connecting portions of the first and second connecting sheets includes an external planar surface. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160179140 | Chassis Design for Wireless-Charging Coil Integration for Computing Systems | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160187932 | HOUSING, ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME, AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A housing includes a substrate defining a surface, and at least one seal ring formed on the substrate, the seal ring is made of elastic material, a surface of the seal ring connected with the substrate has a plurality of ribs, the surface of the substrate connecting with the seal ring has a plurality of holes, the ribs are engaged in the holes. A method of making a housing includes: a substrate defining a surface is provided; a plurality of holes is formed on the substrate; and at least one seal ring is formed on the substrate, the seal ring has a plurality of ribs, the ribs are engaged in the holes. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160187937 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE AND METHOD OF USE - A case for an electronic device comprising an upper portion for holding the electronic device; a lower portion; and a hinge portion. The lower portion may include a wireless keyboard that is configured to interact with the electronic device. The upper portion and the lower portion of the case are connected by the hinge portion. The hinge portion includes a housing, a plurality of pins at least partially extending through the housing, and a plurality of hinge connectors. The hinge connectors include a pin sleeve portion rotatably positioned around and at least partially encircling each of the pins and an attachment portion that is attached to either the upper portion or the lower portion. In operation, the hinge facilitates the upper portion being rotatably locked into position relative to the lower portion in one or more predetermined positions. Sensors on the case may be provided to enable/disable the keyboard when the case is opened or closed in a predetermined position. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160187943 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A BIMETALLIC MATERIAL - An electronic device may be provided that includes a body having one or more electronic components. The body may have a first portion and a second portion. The second portion may include a first layer of material comprising a first metal and a second layer of material comprising a second metal. At least one electronic component may be between the first portion and the second portion | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160196936 | CASE KEYBOARD WITH THIN FILM SWITCHES | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160201367 | BIAXIAL HINGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160252935 | LOCKING BAR FOR A COMPUTER | 09-01-2016 |
| 20170235336 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CHASSIS MEMBER USABLE IN A CHASSIS OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 08-17-2017 |
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| 20180024595 | ADJUSTING THE CENTER OF MASS OF A COMPUTING DEVICE | 01-25-2018 |
