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20090052124 | Circuit Module with Thermal Casing Systems - Flexible circuitry is populated with integrated circuitry (ICs), and contacts are distributed along the flexible circuitry to provide connection to an application environment. The flexible circuitry is disposed about a rigid substrate, placing the ICs on one or both sides of the substrate with one or more layers of integrated circuitry on one or both sides of the substrate. The substrate is preferably devised from thermally-conductive materials and one or more thermal spreaders are in thermal contact with at least some of the ICs. Optionally, as an additional thermal management feature, the module may include a high thermal conductivity thermal sink or area that is disposed proximal to higher thermal energy IC devices. In preferred embodiments, extensions from the substrate body or substrate core encourage reduced thermal variations amongst the ICs of the module while providing an enlarged surface for shedding thermal energy from the module. | 02-26-2009 |
20090067126 | COMPUTER HOUSING WITH PLUG-IN CARD MODULE - A computer housing ( | 03-12-2009 |
20090073647 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR A PHYSICAL LAYOUT OF SIMULTANEOUSLY SUB-ACCESSIBLE MEMORY MODULES - A layout for simultaneously sub-accessible memory modules is disclosed. In one embodiment, a memory module includes a printed circuit board having a plurality of sectors, each sector being electrically isolated from the other sectors and having a multi-layer structure. At least one memory device is attached to each sector, the memory devices being organized into a plurality of memory ranks. A driver is attached to the printed circuit board and is operatively coupled to the memory ranks. The driver is adapted to be coupled to a memory interface of the computer system. Because the sectors are electrically-isolated from adjacent sectors, the memory ranks are either individually or simultaneously, or both individually and simultaneously accessible by the driver so that one or more memory devices on a particular sector may be accessed at one time. In an alternate embodiment, the printed circuit board includes a driver sector electrically isolated from the other sectors and having a multi-layer structure, the driver being attached to the driver sector. | 03-19-2009 |
20090109608 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing, a main circuit board contained in the housing, a memory controller mounted on the main circuit board, only one memory slot mounted on the main circuit board, and only one memory module attached to the memory slot. The memory controller is of a specification that allows the memory controller to access-control up to one memory slot to which a memory module is attached in addition to an on-board memory which is to be directly mounted on the main circuit board. No on-board memory is mounted on the main circuit board, only the memory module is mounted as a memory on the main circuit board. Access control of the memory module is executed by the memory controller. | 04-30-2009 |
20090122478 | FLASH MEMORY DISK WITH ROTATABLE AND TELESCOPIC PROTECTION STRUCTURE AND METHOD USING THE SAME - A flash memory disk includes a holder, a plug, a housing and a pulling ring. The plug is joined with the holder and exposed out of the holder. The housing has a containing space for accommodating the holder and the plug, wherein two sides opposite to each other respectively have a through sliding groove and the third side of the housing there has an opening. The two arms of the pulling ring have sliding blocks, and the sliding blocks are moveable and matched with the through sliding grooves, wherein the pulling ring is rotated about the axis connecting both the sliding blocks, and when the sliding blocks of the pulling ring is moved, the holder would be located between a first position where the plug is entirely accommodated in the containing space and a second position where the plug is entirely protruded out of the opening. | 05-14-2009 |
20090122479 | Flash Media Reading Devices with Integrated Storage Compartments - A memory card interface apparatus including a bay to receive a memory card for accessing data stored on the card, and a separate storage cavity configured to store a memory card. In one embodiment, the cavity includes an aperture providing access to remove a card from the storage cavity. In one embodiment, the cavity includes an element protruding out a side of the storage cavity to retain a card within the storage cavity. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes at least a second separate storage cavity configured to store a memory card. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes at least a third separate storage cavity configured to store a memory card. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tower configuration. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to attach to a separate add-on configuration, the separate add-on configuration providing storage for additional memory cards. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes at least a third separate storage area configured to store a memory card. | 05-14-2009 |
20090141440 | PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE - A portable storage device which is used by being connected to terminals of an external apparatus, comprises a main body of a rectangular cover case, in which an opening is formed at a front and a fit opening is formed in a wall; a rectangular terminal enclosure supported inside said main body of the cover case, and having a terminal portion at a front for connection with the external terminals, and having a fit portion which is formed in a wall so as to be opposed to said fit opening when inserted into said main body of the cover case; a circuit board which is supported in said terminal enclosure and provided with connector terminals at a front; a semiconductor memory device which is mounted on said circuit board, sealed with resin and connected to said connector terminals; and a fitting member which is inserted into said fit opening of said main body of the cover case so as to be fitted to said fit opening, and to be fitted to said fit portion of said terminal enclosure to thereby fix said main body of the cover case and said terminal enclosure. | 06-04-2009 |
20090141441 | AIR BAFFLE WITH INTEGRATED TOOL-LESS EXPANSION CARD ATTACHMENT - An air baffle with an integrated expansion card attachment is disposed in a computer for receiving an expansion card having a handle attached thereto. The air baffle includes a first wall including a first guide and a second guide projecting from a side surface of the first wall. The first guide a second guide form a transverse space therebetween. The air baffle includes a second wall parallel to the first wall disposed a distance from the first wall approximately equal to a width of the expansion card. The second wall includes a snap retainer having a projected portion thereof. The transverse space formed between the first and second guides of the first wall has a size approximately equal to a thickness of the expansion card such that a first end of the expansion card is firmly held by the first guide and the second guide when the expansion card is inserted into the transverse space. The projected portion inserts between the handle attached to the expansion card and the expansion card in order to hold the expansion card in place. The expansion card is held apart from and parallel to a circuit board of a computer such that an air channel is created between the first wall and the second wall for air to pass across the circuit board of the computer and the expansion card. | 06-04-2009 |
20090168322 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY CARD - The semiconductor memory card related to the present invention is arranged with a plurality of semiconductor memory packages, a controller chip which controls the plurality of semiconductor memory packages, and a substrate mounted with the plurality of semiconductor chips on one surface and the controller chip mounted on the other surface corresponding to a position in which the external force of the first surface is concentrated. | 07-02-2009 |
20090174997 | EXPANSION CARD MODULE - An expansion card module is provided. The expansion card module is adapted for being assembled to a circuit board. The circuit board includes a connector and a fixing unit. The expansion card module is fixed between the connector and the fixing unit. The expansion card module includes an expansion card and a shielding plate. The expansion card has an end plugged in and electrically connected to the connector. The shielding plate includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion covers a part of the expansion card. The second portion extends to an outside of the other end of the expansion card, and is fixed by the fixing unit. | 07-09-2009 |
20090190297 | Motherboard expansion device - The invention is to provide a motherboard expansion device that expands the possibility to use non-portable computers in different applied systems and allows them to operate with a plurality of external devices. | 07-30-2009 |
20090190298 | FUNCTIONAL AND ORNAMENTAL COVER FOR FLASH MEMORY STICK DEVICE - A memory stick cover is configured to be used by a consumer for receiving and protecting the connector of a memory stick when the memory stick is being transported and otherwise not in use. The memory stick cover is removable from the connector end and placed over the opposite end of the memory stick when the memory stick is connected to a computer. The memory stick cover of the present invention is somewhat of a novelty item as it may be configured of a moldable material such as rubber. Alternatively, it may consist of a hard-covered material with a rubber or other pliable material insert, the insert being configured to receive and protect the male connector of the memory stick. | 07-30-2009 |
20090195974 | Tamper evident portable memory housing and device - A portable memory housing includes a first housing section and a second housing section that couples to the first housing section to define an enclosure for portable memory components. At least one of the housing sections includes a prong extending from an edge of the housing section and an other of the housing sections defines a slot configured to receive the prong. The prong includes at least one flat that is parallel and at least one flat that is perpendicular to the edge of its respective housing section. The slot is defined by a parallel wall configured to abut the parallel flat of the prong and limit relative lateral movement of the first and second housing sections, and a perpendicular wall configured to abut the perpendicular flat of the prong to impede separation of the first housing section from the second housing section. | 08-06-2009 |
20090207563 | BLADE SERVER AND SWITCH BLADE - A blade server is capable of being mounted with a plurality of operation blades, a plurality of switch blades, and I/O blades. The operation blades have CPUs that emit packets for the I/O blades. The switch blades include a crossbar that selects two or more of the plurality of operation blades, comparators that compare two or more packets emitted by CPUs that the two or more operation blades selected by the crossbar are provided with, and a further crossbar that transfers the compared packets to the I/O blades based on comparison results of the comparators. | 08-20-2009 |
20090251856 | Expansion card retention device and methods thereof - A retention device for computer expansion cards, a system including the device, a method of manufacture of the device, and a method of using the device, where the retention device includes a retention clip configured to engage the bracket of the expansion card to reduce flex and rotation of an expansion card when the expansion card and the retention device are installed in an expansion card bay of a computer system, and wherein the retention clip is configured to contact the proximal end of the expansion card. | 10-08-2009 |
20090257184 | DRAM MODULE WITH SOLID STATE DISK - A dynamic radon access memory (DRAM) module includes a printed circuit board, a number of DRAM units, a number of flash memory units, a number connecting pins and an interface controller. The DRAM units and the flash memory units are distributed on the printed circuit board. The connecting pins are formed at an edge of the printed circuit board. The interface controller is electrically connected to the flash memory units and a portion of the connecting pins, wherein each of the interface controller provides at least one serial interface between the flash memory units and the portion of connecting pins thereby enabling data transmission through the portion of connecting pins in at least one serial mode. The flash memory units integrally constitute a flash disk drive in the DRAM module. Therefore, frequently installation and uninstallation of the flash memory drive can be avoided. A motherboard assembly including the aforementioned DRAM module can be developed. | 10-15-2009 |
20090257185 | Storage Blade - A blade-system computer component with a chassis and a blade. The chassis has a housing for a blade, chassis electrical contacts for making electrical connections to the blade, and two rails for engaging the blade along two sides of a length of the blade. Each of the two rails has a slider portion and a rack portion that both engage the blade, and are both disposed along an entire length of the two rails. The blade has blade electrical contacts for making electrical connections to the chassis, two glides disposed along the entire length of the two sides of the blade, where each of the two glides engage the slider portion of each of the two rails, and provide stability to the blade during relative movement between the blade and the chassis. At least one pinion engages the rack portion of at least one of the two rails, and provides dampening to the relative movement between the blade and the chassis. | 10-15-2009 |
20100033917 | COMPUTER - A computer including a chassis, a mainboard, a plurality of computing units, a plurality of I/O interface ports, a plurality of first storage apparatuses, a rack, at least one expansion storage apparatus, and a fan module is provided. The chassis includes a front end and a rear end opposite to the front end. The mainboard and the computing units are disposed in the chassis. The computing units are coupled to the mainboard. The I/O interface ports are disposed at the rear end and coupled to the mainboard. The first storage apparatuses are arranged in an array form at the front end of the chassis. The rack is disposed in an assembling opening at the rear end. The expansion storage apparatus is disposed in the rack and is coupled to the mainboard. The fan module is disposed on the rack for providing heat dissipation to the fan module. | 02-11-2010 |
20100046156 | Miniature portable memory device - Disclosed is a miniature portable memory device, comprising: a memory card unit; a shell, which is provided with a reception slot inside for receiving and accommodating said memory card unit, one end of said shell is provided with a first opening portion for insertion of said memory card unit into said reception slot, and a second opening portion is provided on said shell, so that when said memory card unit is inserted into said reception slot, said memory card unit is exposed to outside of said shell through said second opening portion; and a cover body, provided with a connection portion, that can be inserted into said first opening portion of said shell, and well fits therein. An indented portion is provided on one end of said first opening portion, and a protrusion portion is provided on said connection portion and corresponding to said indented portion, so that when said cover body is inserted into said first opening portion, said protrusion portion is inserted into said indented portion, such that when said cover body is inserted into and capped onto said shell, the engagement and connection can be much more tightly fit and secure. | 02-25-2010 |
20100046157 | NONVOLATILE STORAGE DEVICE - A nonvolatile storage device includes a casing, a circuit substrate, a latch and a driving piece. The outer surface of the casing is provided with a slot. The slot is connected with a push button switch. The circuit substrate is fixed in the casing. The circuit substrate is provided with a connecting interface made according to the standard of serial advanced technology attachment, a control unit and a nonvolatile memory unit. The connecting interface protrudes outside the casing. The control unit and the connecting interface are electrically connected with the nonvolatile memory unit. One end of the latch is fixed to the outside of the connecting interface with a portion thereof suspended. The driving piece is provided in the casing. One end of the driving piece is fixed to the push button switch, and the other end of the driving piece presses the suspended portion of the latch selectively. | 02-25-2010 |
20100053880 | DEPTH SPREADING PLACEMENT OF DATA STORAGE CARTRIDGES IN MULTI-CARTRIDGE DEEP SLOT CELLS OF AN AUTOMATED DATA STORAGE LIBRARY - In an automated data storage library having a plurality of multi-cartridge deep slot cells, each configured to store a plurality of data storage cartridges arranged in sequential order of tiers from front to rear, and having accessor(s) configured to selectively extract, place and transport cartridges with respect to the cells; operating the accessor(s) to selectively extract, place and transport cartridges with respect to the cells and with respect to other elements of the library. If all tiers of the selected cells except the rearmost tier are full, added cartridges are placed to fill the rearmost tier of an evenly spread selection of the cells. | 03-04-2010 |
20100067187 | MOTHERBOARD - A motherboard is provided. The motherboard includes a chipset, a memory module slot, a bridge device, a plurality of first conducting wires and a plurality of second conducting wires. The first conducting wires are coupled between the chipset and the bridge device. The second conducting wires are coupled between the memory module slot and the bridge device. When the bridge device provides a Nth route set, the motherboard supports a Nth standard memory module inserted the memory module slot. The Nth route set is electrical connected between a Nth wire group of the first conducting wires and a Nth wire group of the second conducting wires, wherein N is a natural number. Further, transmission quality of signals is increased. | 03-18-2010 |
20100073860 | SSD APPARATUS - A SSD apparatus includes a first memory module, a second memory module, a module controller which determines a method of controlling the first and second memory modules, a control board mounted with the module controller, a first connector which a module board of the first memory module and the control board are connected to, a second connector which a module board of the second memory module and the control board are connected to, and an interface device connected to the control board. A memory chip and a memory controller are mounted on one surface of the module board of each of the first and second memory modules. The other surface of the module board of the first memory module is faced to the other surface of the module board of the second memory module. | 03-25-2010 |
20100085699 | FIXTURE FOR DATA ACCESS DEVICE - In a fixture for a data access device having a hole, the fixture includes a fixing base, a switch and an elastic member, and the fixing base includes a bottom plate, a pair of bent boards extended out from the bottom plate, and a through groove disposed on bottom plate and corresponding to the hole, a switch disposed on a side of the bottom plate and pivotally coupled to the bent board, and a positioning pillar corresponding to the through groove and protruded from a side of the switch that faces the bottom plate, and the elastic member is elastically clamped between the bottom plate and the switch, such that if the switch is pressed, the positioning pillar will be passed into or retracted from the hole, so as to simply the fixation and installation of the data access device. | 04-08-2010 |
20100103605 | MULTI-CONFIGURATION PROCESSOR-MEMORY SUBSTRATE DEVICE - A Multi-configuration Processor-Memory device for coupling to a PCB (printed circuit board) interface. The device comprises a substrate that supports multiple configurations of memory components and a processor while having a single, common interface with a PCB interface of a printed circuit board. In a first configuration, the substrate supports a processor and a first number of memory components. In a second configuration, the substrate supports a processor and an additional number of memory components. The memory components can be pre-tested, packaged memory components mounted on the substrate. The processor can be a surface mounted processor die. Additionally, the processor can be mounted in a flip chip configuration, side-opposite the memory components. In the first configuration, a heat spreader can be mounted on the memory components and the processor to dissipate heat. In the second, flip chip, configuration, the processor face can be soldered onto a non-electrically functional area of the PCB interface of the printed circuit board to dissipate heat. | 04-29-2010 |
20100118482 | SYSTEM INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ENCAPSULATED SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS - A solid state drive is disclosed. The solid state drive includes a circuit board having opposing first and second surfaces. A plurality of semiconductor chips are attached to the first surface of the circuit board of the solid state drive, and the plurality of semiconductor chips of the solid state drive include at least one memory chip that is at least substantially encapsulated in a resin. An in-line memory module-type form factor circuit board is also disclosed. The in-line memory module-type form factor circuit board has opposing first and second surfaces. A plurality of semiconductor chips are attached to the first surface of the in-line memory module-type form factor circuit board, and these semiconductor chips include at least one memory chip that is at least substantially encapsulated in a resin. | 05-13-2010 |
20100128429 | CARD CONNECTOR - The present invention provides a card connector that can be loaded on a double-sided printed circuit board and allows intergration of components using common components. A first and a second housing | 05-27-2010 |
20100195277 | Dual Layer Printed Circuit Board - Memory systems are disclosed which are comprised of a two or dual layer printed circuit board. Attached to the top layer of the dual layer printed circuit board are a memory chip and a memory controller with aligned, optimistic pin outs that optimized signal integrity layouts between certain high speed pins in a single layer. A set of high speed lines, including the data lines, that do not include any vias connect certain of the pins of the memory controller to certain of the pins of the memory chip. The high speed lines are covered by a sub-PCB that includes a copper lay that extends a ground or electrical plane above the top layer of the dual layer printed circuit board. | 08-05-2010 |
20100202106 | MOBILE DATA STORAGE DEVICE WITH ENHANCED CAPACITY - The invention relates to a mobile data storage device ( | 08-12-2010 |
20100220435 | PERIPHERAL DATA STORAGE DEVICE WITH DOCK CHARGE PASS-THROUGH CONNECTOR AND OPTIONAL MICROSD SLOTS AND ACCOMPANYING DEVICE AND HOST SOFTWARE FOR APPLE IPHONE AND IPOD DEVICES - A peripheral data storage device for Apple iPhone and iPod devices having an encasement containing a system of electronic circuits which communicates with the iPhone or iPod by means of a host software system and a device software system. The device also has a charge pass through connector and optional card slots. Various views of the device are shown in FIGS. | 09-02-2010 |
20100220436 | STORAGE DEVICE - A storage device includes an enclosure, a plurality of drive connectors within the enclosure to which media drives are connected, a cooling fan in the enclosure, a backboard positioned to divide an interior space of the enclosure in an anteroposterior direction, and a plurality of temperature-dependent devices disposed behind the backboard. Air is taken in via an enclosure front face from outside the enclosure due to the cooling fan's rotation, flows through the interior space of the enclosure, and passes through the backboard. The backboard has all or some of the drive connectors on a front face thereof, arranged in a matrix configuration having a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. The plurality of drive connectors includes two first drive connectors, each first drive connector connected to a user-detachable media drive and located in a same column of the matrix configuration. | 09-02-2010 |
20100220437 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NONVOLATILE SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICE - An information processing apparatus including: a main unit; a cooling fan that suctions open air into the main unit to cool inside the main unit with an air flow; and a nonvolatile semiconductor storage device that is provided within the main unit to be used as an external storage device, the device including: a printed circuit board; a nonvolatile semiconductor memory that is mounted on the printed circuit board; a memory controller that is mounted on the printed circuit board and controls the nonvolatile semiconductor memory; and a temperature sensor that is mounted on the printed circuit board and detects temperature within the nonvolatile semiconductor storage device, wherein the memory controller is disposed at an upstream side of the air flow and the temperature sensor is disposed at a downstream side of the air flow. | 09-02-2010 |
20100220438 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NONVOLATILE SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICE - An information processing apparatus including: a main unit; a cooling fan that suctions open air into the main unit to cool inside the main unit with an air flow; and a nonvolatile semiconductor storage device that is provided within the main unit to be used as an external storage device, the device including: a printed circuit board; a nonvolatile semiconductor memory that is mounted on the printed circuit board; a memory controller that is mounted on the printed circuit board and controls the nonvolatile semiconductor memory; and a temperature sensor that is mounted on the printed circuit board and detects temperature within the nonvolatile semiconductor storage device, wherein the memory controller is disposed at an upstream side of the air flow and the temperature sensor is disposed at a downstream side of the air flow. | 09-02-2010 |
20100238622 | Attached-type memory device - The present invention relates to an attached-type memory device, which includes a support seat, a connection part. The support seat has an accommodation room for housing a flash memory; the connection part contains at least an elastic sleeve member and at least a fitting member, in which the fitting member is integrated with the support seat, and two sides of the elastic sleeve member are disposed on two side edges of an end face of the fitting member. | 09-23-2010 |
20100259882 | SOLID STATE DRIVE, STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING SOLID STATE DRIVES AND SCALABLE INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SOLID STATE DRIVES - A solid state drive includes a printed circuit board, at least one memory and a controller. The at least one memory stores data. The at least one memory is embedded in the substrate of the printed circuit board. The controller controls the at least one memory to perform a write operation or a read operation. The controller is also embedded in the substrate of the printed circuit board. | 10-14-2010 |
20100265649 | MINIATURIZED-SIZED STORAGE DEVICE - A miniature-sized storage device has been provided. The miniature-sized storage device includes one or more electrical components, at least one light source electrically connected to at least one of the electrical components, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the electrical components and the light source. At least one of the electrical components is capable of storing data. The encapsulating material encapsulates the light source in a manner that the light source is partially visible. The encapsulating material encapsulates the electrical components and the light source hermetically, thereby enabling water-resistance and robustness in the miniature-sized storage device. The miniature-sized storage device has the length ranging from 20 mm to 30 mm, the width ranging from 10 mm to 13 mm, and the height ranging from 1 mm to 2.5 mm. | 10-21-2010 |
20100290180 | USB FLASH DISK WITH NONE-JOINT METALLIC HOUSING - A USB flash disk with a none-joint metallic housing, the main point is that the USB flash disk is formed by inserting an internal structure composed of a printed circuit board, a metallic tray and an insulation upper seat in the metallic housing which is a none-joint rectangular pipe formed by drawing shaping. | 11-18-2010 |
20100290181 | USB FLASH DISK - A USB flash disk is disclosed as being inserted therein with an internal structure composed of a printed circuit board, a metallic tray, a lower insulation seat and a clamping strip unit etc. for completing the USB flash disk. | 11-18-2010 |
20100328874 | FOLDABLE USB FLASH MEMORY DEVICE - An exemplary USB flash memory device includes a main body, a bending portion, a memory unit, and a connector. The main body includes a front wall, a back wall, and two side walls between the front and back walls. A transverse width of each of the front wall and the back wall is larger than a transverse width of each side wall. The bending portion is pivotably connected to the main body, a rotation axis of the bending portion is substantially perpendicular to the front wall and the back wall of the main body. The memory unit is received in the main body. The connector is electrically connected to the memory unit, the connector is secured to an end of the bending portion farthest away from the main body. | 12-30-2010 |
20110019356 | SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, coupling capacitance in a state in which a first heat radiation member is arranged between parallel flat plates of a first capacitor formed by a surface of a housing opposed to one surface of a printed circuit board and the printed circuit board is smaller than coupling capacitance in a state in which an object having a relative dielectric constant of 5.8 is arranged solid between the parallel flat plates of the first capacitor. | 01-27-2011 |
20110051353 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE FOR MEMORY MODULE - A heat dissipation device removing heat from a memory module includes two conducting plate clipping the memory module and an elastic member. Each conducting plate includes a lower part and an upper part. The two lower parts of the two conducting plates abut against two opposite sides of the memory module, respectively. The two upper parts of the two conducting plates are pivotably connected together and located above the memory module. The elastic member is located between the two upper parts and urges the two lower parts towards the memory module. The upper part of each conducting plate is slantwise at an obtuse angle to the lower part to make the two upper parts of the two conducting plates splay upwardly. | 03-03-2011 |
20110058327 | FLASH MEMORY CARD EXPANDER - Method and system for expanding the memory capacity of devices that use flash memory cards. In one aspect, a memory card expander assembly includes an adaptor shaped to be connected to a memory card slot of a host device, and a receptacle assembly in communication with the adaptor and operative to be attached to the host device. The receptacle assembly includes an expanded memory card slot operative to connect to a memory card such that the host device can communicate with the connected memory card when the adaptor is connected to the memory card slot. | 03-10-2011 |
20110096489 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH EXPANSION CARD - An electronic device includes a chassis having a bottom wall. A motherboard is disposed on the bottom wall. A riser card is perpendicularly connected to the motherboard. An airflow duct is located on the bottom wall of the chassis. A securing member is mounted to the airflow duct. The securing member includes a supporting piece secured to the airflow duct, and a securing piece is pivotally mounted to the supporting piece. The securing piece is engaged with the supporting piece to clamp an expansion card between the supporting piece and the securing piece. | 04-28-2011 |
20110102997 | MASS STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF ACCESSING MEMORY DEVICES THEREOF - A mass storage device configured to enable accessing of an array of solid-state memory devices on the storage device in the event of a memory controller failure on the storage device. The storage device includes a printed circuit board, an array of non-volatile solid-state memory devices on the printed circuit board, a system interface connector on the printed circuit board and adapted to connect the mass storage device to a host system, and an onboard memory controller on the printed circuit board and adapted to communicate between the host system and the memory devices. The mass storage device further includes an auxiliary connector on the printed circuit board that is separate from and in addition to the system interface connector. The auxiliary connector provides a direct path for accessing the memory devices that is separate from the onboard memory controller. | 05-05-2011 |
20110122564 | COMPUTER - A computer includes an enclosure, a platform, a motherboard and at least one disk drive. A receiving space is defined by the enclosure. The platform divides the receiving space into at least two housings. The motherboard and the at least one disk drive are located in different housings. | 05-26-2011 |
20110157810 | SERVER WITH A REPLACEABLE MODULE - A server with a replaceable module includes a housing, at least one carrying mechanism and at least two urging units. The carrying mechanism further has a carrying seat, a first cover plate, at least two retaining plates and at least two fastening members. Each of the two urging units has a second notch and an exerting portion. Therein, when a user exerts a force on the exerting portions, the fastening members are ejected out form the housing, and the carrying mechanism is ejected out of the housing simultaneously. | 06-30-2011 |
20110188193 | PIN MODULE AND CHIP ON BOARD TYPE USE DEVICE - Provided are a pin module and a universal serial bus (USB) device. The USB device includes: a substrate including a first side and a second side, the second side opposite to the first side; at least one memory chip mounted on the first side of the substrate; at least one controller chip mounted on the first side of the substrate; a plurality of first planar electrodes formed on the second side of the substrate; a plurality of second planar electrodes formed on the second side of the substrate; and a sealing material housing the memory chip, the controller chip, the first planar electrodes, and the second planar electrodes, wherein the sealing material exposes one sides of the first planar electrodes and the second planar electrodes. | 08-04-2011 |
20110194242 | STORAGE - A storage server includes a case, an adapter board, a control board module, a power supply module, a plurality of hard disk units, a plurality of dividing boards, and a case cover. The adapter board divides the case into a first space and a second space. The control board module and the power supply module are disposed in the first space and electrically connected to the adapter board. The hard disk units are disposed in the second space, and the hard disk backboards thereof are connected to the adapter board via cables. The dividing boards are used to separate the hard disk units. The second space and the hard disk units disposed therein are covered with the case cover. | 08-11-2011 |
20110228466 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a housing, at least one expansion card, a motherboard and a fixing member. The motherboard is assembled into the housing, and includes at least one socket member. The socket member defines at least one expansion slot to receive the expansion card. The housing includes a bottom plate and a side plate extending substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate. The fixing member is rotatably connected to the side plate. The fixing member resists an end of the expansion card away from the motherboard, such that the fixing member and the motherboard cooperatively defining an airflow channel therebetween. | 09-22-2011 |
20110228467 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE - According to one embodiment, semiconductor memory device is capable of operating at a first mode and a second mode which is higher in speed than the first mode. The semiconductor memory device comprising: a semiconductor memory; a controller which controls the semiconductor memory; a connector which is provided with terminals for sending and receiving data to and from an external device; and a substrate on which the semiconductor memory, the controller, and the connector are mounted, the substrate comprising a plurality of wiring layers. The controller and the connector are mounted on an identical surface of the substrate. The substrate comprises a wiring which connects a mounting pad for the terminal for data transfer at the second mode of the connector and a mounting pad for a pin for data transfer at the second mode of the controller to each other on the wiring layer on a mounting surface for the connector and the controller. | 09-22-2011 |
20110235259 | EXPANSION CARD ASSEMBLY AND HEAT SHIELDING COVER FOR EXPANSION CARD THEREOF - An expansion card assembly includes an expansion card and a heat shielding cover. The expansion card is mounted to a chassis. The expansion card includes a printed circuit board (PCB) and a heat generating element. The heat shielding cover is fixed to the expansion card. The heat shielding cover includes a main cover mounted to the PCB and a breather cover mounted to the chassis. The breather cover defines at least one vent. The main cover insulates the heat generating element. | 09-29-2011 |
20110235260 | DRAM MODULE WITH SOLID STATE DISK - A dynamic radon access memory (DRAM) module includes a printed circuit board, a number of DRAM units, a number of flash memory units, a number connecting pins and an interface controller. The DRAM units and the flash memory units are distributed on the printed circuit board. The connecting pins are formed at an edge of the printed circuit board. The interface controller is electrically connected to the flash memory units and a portion of the connecting pins, wherein each of the interface controller provides at least one serial interface between the flash memory units and the portion of connecting pins thereby enabling data transmission through the portion of connecting pins in at least one serial mode. The flash memory units integrally constitute a flash disk drive in the DRAM module. Therefore, frequently installation and uninstallation of the flash memory drive can be avoided. A motherboard assembly including the aforementioned DRAM module can be developed. | 09-29-2011 |
20110255233 | Card Coupling System - A card coupling system includes a card having an electrical coupler and defining a plurality of extension member coupling holes. An extension member is operable to couple to the card and includes a base. A plurality of card engagement members extend from a first edge of the base, each card engagement member operable to be located in a respective extension member coupling hole in order to couple the extension member to the card. A mounting plate extends from a second edge of the base and defines at least one mounting hole. The card may be a half size form factor card and may be coupled to a full size form factor card connector by engaging the card connector with the electrical coupler, coupling the card engagement members to respective extension member coupling holes, and securing the mounting plate to the card connector through the at least one mounting hole. | 10-20-2011 |
20110255234 | EXPANSION CARD MODULE - An expansion card module includes an expansion card, an adapter card electrically coupled to the expansion card, and a box enclosing the expansion card and the adapter card. The expansion card includes a fixing plate fixed to the box. The adapter card includes a connector to be electrically coupled to a motherboard of the computer by a cable. A mounting bracket for a storage device is not occupied by the storage device, but receives the box of the expansion card module therein. | 10-20-2011 |
20110261525 | Portable Memory Device - A portable memory device comprises a housing, a circuit board, and a covering member. The portable memory device is convenient to use since the plug of the memory device can be easily exposed or covered simply by a pulling or pushing action. Furthermore, no matter whether the portable memory device is in use or not, its rear end is always closed to prevent foreign objects from entering the housing and causing damage to the circuit board. | 10-27-2011 |
20110273833 | COMPUTER SYSTEM - A computer system adapted to connect a plurality of external servers is provided. The computer system includes a motherboard module, a power supply module, a baseboard management controller (BMC), a control module and a plurality of graphics processing units (GPUs). The motherboard module includes a plurality of first connectors and a plurality of second connectors, wherein the second connectors are respectively connected to the external servers. The power supply module is coupled to the motherboard module for supplying power to the computer system. The control module is disposed on the motherboard module, and the control module manages corresponding relations of the first connectors and the second connectors, and controls the power supply module to supply power to the first connectors. The GPUs are respectively coupled to the first connectors. Each of the GPUs correspondingly expands a computing capability of the external server through the corresponding second connector. | 11-10-2011 |
20110273834 | SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, coupling capacitance in a state in which a first heat radiation member is arranged between parallel flat plates of a first capacitor formed by a surface of a housing opposed to one surface of a printed circuit board and the printed circuit board is smaller than coupling capacitance in a state in which an integrally formed object having a relative dielectric constant of 5.8 is arranged between the first capacitor to cover a first radiating region containing the controller and the first nonvolatile semiconductor memories. | 11-10-2011 |
20110292588 | PLANAR INFORMATION DEVICE - An substantially planar information device is provided comprising: a memory module including a memory device and an electrical interface to connect the memory device to a complementary interface of a computing device; and a housing including a recess in which the memory module can be removably received, a receptacle to receive the electrical interface when the memory module is received in the recess, wherein the memory module and the housing are substantially planar such that the information device can be affixed to a planar substrate without substantially changing the profile of the planar substrate. | 12-01-2011 |
20110292589 | HIGH-DENSITY COMPUTER SYSTEM - A high-density computer system comprises: a chassis, having a main backplane, and a main control circuit and a plurality of main backplane slots installed and formed on the main backplane respectively; at least one expansion card module inserted and installed in the chassis, and the expansion card module includes a sub-backplane having a sub-control circuit and a plurality of second sub-backplane slots, and an end of the sub-backplane has a first sub-backplane slot corresponding to the main backplane slot, and the first sub-backplane slot and the sub-control circuit and the second sub-backplane slots being electrically coupled; a plurality of CPU cards installed on the expansion card module, each being inserted to the second sub-backplane slot, and the CPU card having a CPU, such that the computer system can have a powerful modular assembling function to enhance the economic benefits and product competitiveness. | 12-01-2011 |
20110292590 | MOUNTING ELEMENT FOR AN EXPANSION CARD AS WELL AS CORRESPONDING ARRANGEMENT OF A MOUNTING ELEMENT WITH AN EXPANSION CARD IN A COMPUTER SYSTEM - A mounting element for an expansion card in a computer system includes a bracket-like construction and at least two retaining arms that at least partially encompass an expansion card held in the mounting element, wherein the mounting element can be locked on a retaining element of a module carrier, and the mounting element has a first mount designed to fix an expansion card held in the mounting element substantially perpendicular to the retaining arms such that the mounting element is connected captively to the expansion card. | 12-01-2011 |
20120008272 | PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE - A portable storage device includes a case, a USB plug, a sliding button, a delete button, a controller and a memory module. The delete button is electrically coupled with the controller. Data stored in the device can be deleted through operation of the delete button without a host device. | 01-12-2012 |
20120026671 | BLADE SERVER MODULE - A blade server module applicable to be inserted into a blade server system. The blade server module includes a motherboard tray having a first connector, a motherboard, an extension dock and an adaptor card having a second connector corresponding to the first connector and electrically connect to the first connector via a cable so as to connect the motherboard and the adaptor card. Compared with prior arts, since utilization of the cable, the blade server module is not restricted by smaller motherboard and more and more concentrative electronic elements. Since arrangement of the cable does not occupy space of the motherboard and connects the motherboard and the adaptor card integrally, signals of the motherboard output via the adaptor card and then link the inserted blade server system. Hence the blade server module of the present invention efficiently decreases overall manufacturing cost and its occupation volume. | 02-02-2012 |
20120026672 | Folding Structure - The present invention relates to a folding structure comprising a storage device with an electronic component at least and a plurality of metal contacts and is configured with electronic component(s), metal contacts, and a plug board or a folding kit to embody the present invention's space effectively used and saved, match the present product's design requirements for lightness, thinness, shortness, and smallness, and integrate with other relevant products to become a combinational product with both multiple functions and its shape advantageous to lightness, thinness, shortness, and smallness. | 02-02-2012 |
20120033373 | RADIAL OPTICAL DATA INTERCHANGE PACKAGING - A radial optical data interchange packaging comprises a central core; a plurality of central core photo transceivers emerging from an exterior side surface of the central core; a mother board coupled to the central core, wherein the mother board is perpendicularly oriented below and abutting the central core; a plurality of retention slots on the mother board, wherein the retention slots radially extend away from the central core; and a plurality of cards held by the retention slots, wherein each of the plurality of cards comprises a set of card photo transceivers that optically communicate with the central core photo transceivers. | 02-09-2012 |
20120044625 | CARD MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARD MODULE - A card module includes a top case, a bottom case engaged with the top case, a substrate being positioned between the top case and the bottom case and including a first connection terminal, an electronic device provided in a space formed by engaging the top case with the bottom case, and a terminal substrate including a first surface on which a second connection terminal is formed, a second surface on which an electrode terminal is formed, and a through-hole in which a connection electrode is formed. The first connection terminal is connected to the second connection terminal. The second connection terminal and the electrode terminal are connected via the connection electrode. | 02-23-2012 |
20120057292 | REMOVABLE STORAGE SYSTEM FOR SERVER BAY - A dock couples a removable data storage cartridge, for example an RDX cartridge, to a computing device. The dock includes a chassis having frontal dimensions configured to substantially match the nominal frontal dimensions of a low profile large format disk drive, such that the dock may reside in a bay in the computing device sized to receive a low profile large format disk drive. The dock may include a door that swings about an axis aligned with the height of the door. | 03-08-2012 |
20120069513 | ELECTRONIC STORAGE MEDIUM - A flat electronic storage medium, in particular a USB stick, which has a surface (A) made of elastic material, out of which a tongue-shaped partial surface (B) can be pushed out such that a carrier material (D) can be clamped between the total surface (A) and the partial surface (B). Instead of the partial surface, a wire (E) or a small plate (F) may be provided. It is further proposed that surfaces or partial surfaces, which during clamping of the carrier material (D) are directed at the carrier material (D), have a structured surface (G). In order to achieve an optimal clamping effect and deform the carrier material (D) as little as possible, the surface (B) that can be pushed out is designed sunken as compared to the surface (A). The sunken surface (B) preferably runs in parallel to the plane of the surface (A). | 03-22-2012 |
20120075790 | USB device structure - A USB device structure has a memory module and at least one support element. A combined thickness of the memory module and the support element complies with a height of a male connector having at least one data transmission interface of USB, Mini USB, Micro USB and e-SATA. Accordingly, the USB device structure of the present invention can effectively reduce the thickness of a storage device and can be extensively applied to advertisement and promotion and properly stored. | 03-29-2012 |
20120087079 | STORAGE CARD DEVICE OF A TYPE OF NECKLACE PENDANT WITH A SLIDING BUCKLE - A storage card device of a type of necklace pendant with a sliding buckle, includes an upper cover, a lower cover, a USB storage card, a storage card fixing rack, a rectangular decorative crystal and plural decorative diamonds. The USB storage card can be connected with a computer to transmit data. The USB storage card and the fixing rack thereof are put between the upper and lower covers which are all provided with chutes allowing the fixing rack to slide. The storage card device of a type of necklace pendant with a sliding buckle, according to the present invention, is sophisticate, can assure that the USB storage card will not be damaged and can be easily carried personally at a same time, as well as is able to completely remove a user from being afraid that the USB storage card may be missing. | 04-12-2012 |
20120099268 | MEMORY RETENTION SYSTEM TO REDUCE SHOCK-RELATED DISCONTINUITIES - A memory retention and support system includes a memory chassis. A board is mounted to the memory chassis. A memory connector is mounted to the board and includes a pair of guide members at opposite distal ends of the memory connector and a pair of opposing outer walls extending between the guide members. A connector reinforcing member engages the memory connector to urge the guide members toward each other and to urge the opposing outer walls toward each other. A damping member is operable to be positioned adjacent to and spaced apart from the memory connector in order to engage a memory module when the memory module is coupled to the memory connector. The connector reinforcing member and the damping member act to resist a discontinuities between a plurality of memory contacts on the memory module and a plurality of connector contacts on the memory connector. | 04-26-2012 |
20120099269 | MOTHERBOARD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE EMPLOYING THE SAME - A motherboard for an electronic device includes a main circuit board, an interface, and a sub-circuit. The main circuit board holds a plurality of heat generating element, and the sub-circuit board is electrically connected to the main circuit board through the interface. The sub-circuit board includes a connecting board and a holding board for holding heat generating elements. An end of the connecting board is electrically connected to the main circuit board through the interface, and another end of the connecting board is electrically connected to the holding board. The holding board and the main circuit board are located at opposite ends of the connecting board, and the holding board is spaced with the main circuit board in parallel. | 04-26-2012 |
20120106066 | USER DEVICE - The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a user device, which includes a main body part, a movable part electrically connected with the main body part, and a switching control unit and a rotation driver unit for co-axially connecting the main body part with the movable part. The switching control unit is used for eliminating a friction that enables the main body part to be fixed relative to the movable part fixed to turn on a rotation mode of the movable part. The rotation driver unit is used for applying a pre-pressing elastic force to the movable part when the switching control unit turns on the rotation mode of the movable part, so as to enable the movable part to automatically rotate relative to the main body part. The pre-pressing elastic force is less than the friction. | 05-03-2012 |
20120120585 | Screen storage device - The present invention is to provide a screen storage device comprising at least an integrated circuit module and a carrier plate folded to be at least two folding sections in which the height of the integrated circuit module plus the heights of folding sections is not more than the height unit of a Universal Serial Bus (USB) male connector to embody the height of the integrated circuit module in the present invention effectively reduced and the present invention extensively employed, conveniently used, and properly accommodated with the folding section and the integrated circuit module oppositely stacked. | 05-17-2012 |
20120120586 | DEVICE, AND DEVICE MOUNTING APPARATUS - A device, and a device mounting apparatus providing ease of use similar to an optical disc, and a protection against erroneous ejection, while reducing cost, are provided. A memory device mounting apparatus, includes a memory device mounting unit in which a memory device can be mounted, the memory device including a nonvolatile semiconductor memory, a controller for controlling the writing and reading of data in and from the nonvolatile semiconductor memory, a host interface unit for the controller to communicate with a host computer, and a connection unit which is electrically connected to the controller. The device mounting apparatus includes a connection unit which is electrically connected to the connection unit of the memory device, an operation unit which receives an ejecting instruction of the memory device from a user, and an ejecting unit which includes an ejecting mechanism which ejects the memory device from the memory device mounting unit. | 05-17-2012 |
20120127649 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A mounting apparatus for mounting an expansion card to an electronic device includes a panel, a fixing bracket, and two locking members. The panel includes a rectangular plate and a frame. The fixing bracket is pivotably secured to the frame. The fixing bracket includes a contact portion and two pivot portions. The contact portion includes a first latching plate and a second latching plate. The first latching plate and the second latching plate cooperatively define a receiving space therebetween. Each of the two pivot portions includes a main plate, a stop plate, and a resilient portion. The two locking members are received in the two pivot portions. The top surface and a block plate of the expansion card are received in the receiving space. | 05-24-2012 |
20120134091 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARDS - A mounting apparatus is adjusted to selectively mount a first expansion card or a second expansion card. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a retaining member fixed to the bracket, and a pivoting member pivotably attached to the retaining member. The pivoting member defines a first locking slot and a second locking slot. The pivoting member is pivotable along a first direction to limit the first expansion card. The pivoting member is pivotable along a direction opposing to the first direction to limit the second expansion card. | 05-31-2012 |
20120140400 | ELECTRONIC MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a motherboard, a connector, a expansion card and a housing. The motherboard includes an opening. The connector is disposed at the motherboard and at one side of the opening. The expansion card is inserted to the connector in order to be placed in the opening and coplanar with the motherboard. The motherboard, the connector and the expansion card are in the housing. | 06-07-2012 |
20120140401 | REMOTE ATTACHABLE FLASH DRIVE - A sticky drive includes a flash storage device and a mounting structure having a stickable surface. The mounting structure is coupled to the flash storage device to enable a user to attach the flash storage device to a user-selected object. | 06-07-2012 |
20120155007 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a motherboard, a riser card, and a securing structure. The riser card connects to the motherboard, and includes a first surface with a second socket thereon for connecting with an expansion card. The securing structure is for securing the expansion card, and includes a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate, and a fixing member for fixing the expansion card. The first fixing plate is arranged on the first surface of the riser card, and includes a number of first latching portions corresponding to the second socket, the first latching portions are arranged on a line parallel to the second socket. The second fixing plate faces the first surface of the riser card, and includes a second latching portion corresponding to each first latching portion. The fixing member includes a first and second end portion latchable with each first and second latching portion respectively. | 06-21-2012 |
20120194991 | EXPANSION CARD AND COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH EXPANSION CARD - An expansion card and a computer system with the expansion card are disclosed. The expansion card includes a card body, and a mounting member includes a base and a support extending from the base. The base is fixed to the card body and defines a first plane facing the card body. The support defines an edge substantially extending from the base. An angle defined between the edge and the first plane is not less than about 30 degrees, but not more than about 60 degrees. | 08-02-2012 |
20120194992 | A DIMM Riser Card With An Angled DIMM Socket And A Straddle Mount DIMM Socket - A DIMM riser card that includes a PCB having a first edge, a second edge, and one or more faces. The first edge of the PCB is configured for insertion into a main board DIMM socket. The first edge includes electrical traces that electrically couple to a memory bus. The DIMM riser card includes an angled DIMM socket mounted on one face of the PCB, where the angled DIMM socket is configured to accept a DIMM at an angle not perpendicular to the PCB and electrically couple the DIMM to the memory bus. The DIMM riser card includes a straddle mount DIMM socket mounted on the second edge of the PCB. The straddle mount DIMM socket is configured to accept a DIMM and electrically couple the DIMM to the memory bus through the electrical traces on the first edge of the PCB. | 08-02-2012 |
20120236489 | SOLID STATE STORAGE DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE POWER BACKUP - A solid state storage device includes a printed circuit board assembly, a memory arranged on the printed circuit board assembly, and a storage medium arranged on the printed circuit board assembly. The storage device further includes a processor arranged on the printed circuit board assembly, wherein the processor is coupled to the memory and to the storage medium via the printed circuit board assembly, and wherein the processor is configured to store data in the memory and the storage medium and to read data from the memory and the storage medium. The storage device further includes a removable power pack comprising a plurality of capacitors serially arranged in a housing, wherein the plurality of capacitors is detachably connected to the printed circuit board assembly to supply backup power to the processor, the memory, and the storage medium when the removable power pack is mounted in the solid state storage device. | 09-20-2012 |
20120243168 | SEMICONDUCTOR RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING AND/OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS - A semiconductor recording medium recording and/or reproducing apparatus includes: a medium holder that has a medium housing unit in which a semiconductor recording medium is detachably housed; an exterior case that has a medium entrance through which the semiconductor recording medium is inserted and ejected, and in which the medium holder is housed in a state where the medium housing unit is opposed to the medium entrance; an openable and closeable cover that opens and closes the medium entrance; a heat sink that is contactable with the semiconductor recording medium housed in the medium housing unit; and a heat sink moving unit that moves the heat sink in cooperation with an opening and closing operation of the openable and closeable cover. | 09-27-2012 |
20120257345 | TRIPOD ADAPTER OR STAND FOR HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An adapter which enables nearly any smartphone or electronic device to be securely coupled to a holder for placing at a desired orientation on a support surface or tripod camera mount. The adapter may include first and second brackets slidably joined together with one another and moveable to expand away from, and contract toward, one another along an operating path. Each bracket may have a slider and a jaw that is generally orthogonal to the sliding portion. The jaw of each bracket may have a clamping face that makes an acute angle with the slider and is opposed to the clamping face of the other bracket. The clamping faces may be coated with a resilient, slip resistant material. A securement portion may be provided to allow the jaws to be set at a desired distance. | 10-11-2012 |
20120257346 | BIASED STAND OR TRIPOD ADAPTER FOR HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Holders are disclosed with opposing jaws biased towards each other which may provide nearly any smartphone or other handheld electronic device to be securely placed at a desired orientation on a support surface or tripod camera mount. Holders may include first and second brackets slidably joined together with one another and moveable to expand away from, and contract toward. Each bracket may have a slider and a jaw that is generally orthogonal to the sliding portion. The jaw of each bracket may have a clamping face that makes an acute angle with the slider and is opposed to the clamping face of the other bracket. The clamping faces may be coated with a resilient, slip resistant material. | 10-11-2012 |
20120262871 | Thin data storage device - The present invention is to provide a thin data storage device with a support pad's length positioned at a USB port's height in a way for a supporting segment securely supported and a USB metal contact effectively and electrically connected to a female connector of the USB port without problems such as invalid electrical connection or poor contact between a USB metal contact and a female connector of a computer's USB port affected by the integrated circuit module's thinned thickness. Relying on the lowered thickness of the integrated circuit module, the present invention is effective in extensive applications to other products. | 10-18-2012 |
20120262872 | SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FOR COMPUTER - A serial advanced technology attachment assembly includes a solid state drive and a serial advanced technology attachment. The solid state drive extends in a first longitudinal direction. The serial advanced technology attachment includes a first connector and a second connector; the first connector electrically connects the serial advanced technology attachment, the second connector extends in a second longitudinal direction parallel to the first longitudinal direction. | 10-18-2012 |
20120268887 | FLASH DRIVE - A flash drive includes a main body and a casing pivotably installed to a first end of the main body. A universal serial bus (USB) connector extends from a second end of the main body. The casing includes two plates and an end piece perpendicularly connected between ends of the plates. The casing is pivoted toward the USB connector to enclose the USB connector. | 10-25-2012 |
20120281348 | MEMORY MODULE AND LAYOUT METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention provides a novel wiring method for LR-DIMM of VLP type that conforms to LR-DIMM technology. The LR-DIMM comprises a plurality of DRAMs mounted on a board, two connectors mounted on the board for receiving data, and a buffer device mounted on the board for redriving data applied to the two connectors to supply the data to the plurality of DRAMs. The buffer device is located near the center of the board on which the two connectors are arranged at both ends thereof, and supplies data from each connector to DRAMs arranged on the opposite side to the connector. | 11-08-2012 |
20120287569 | Motherboard and Case with Hidden Internal Connectors - The disclosed technology describes a motherboard with an arrangement of components that is aesthetically pleasing and enables ease of servicing. Inner components, such as add-on cards, memory slots and the CPU on the motherboard, are easily accessible through a removable side of the computer case. The cable connectors on the motherboard for internal components are hidden from view when the removable side of the computer case is opened or cannot be seen if the removable side of the computer case is translucent. As such, at least a portion of cables which connect between the motherboard and other devices, such as disk drives, the power supply and LED (Light Emitting Diodes) is at least partially, mostly or fully hidden from view when the removable portion of the case is removed. Further when servicing the computer, the cables are out of the way of the various microchips and add-on cards which connect to the motherboard. Thus, the appearance of the computer case and motherboard of the disclosed technology is visually attractive and the unit is overall easier to service than those available in the prior art. | 11-15-2012 |
20120287570 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE AND DATA STORAGE DEVICE BRACKET OF THE COMPUTER ENCLOSURE - A data storage device bracket includes a board, a mounting bracket, a fixing tab, and first and second connectors. The mounting bracket is fixed on the board to receive a data storage device. A number of golden fingers are set on a first side of the board. The fixing tab defines an opening and is fixed on a second side of the board. The first connector is set on the board, adjacent to the mounting bracket and away from the fixing tab. The second connector is set on the board. The first connector is electrically connected to the second connector and the golden fingers. The golden fingers are inserted into a connection slot of a motherboard. The fixing tab is fixed on a rear wall of a shell of a computer enclosure enclosing the motherboard. | 11-15-2012 |
20120293943 | USB SOLID STATE STORAGE DRIVE CASING FOR AUTOMATED WRITING AND DISPENSING - A storage device has a casing with physical and mechanical features that enable an automated dispenser to reliably move the storage device through a loading and dispensing process therewithin. The casing's physical and mechanical features reduce the chance of a user loading the storage device in an automated dispenser incorrectly. The casing may also improve the stacking of storage devices in a dispenser. The casing may also improve the ability of automated dispensers to move the storage device through the writing and dispensing process. The storage devices may be, for example, USB solid state drives (also referred to as flash drives, thumb drives, or the like), Secure Digital (SD) cards, CompactFlash (CF) cards and the like. | 11-22-2012 |
20120293944 | SERVER CHASSIS - A server chassis includes a frame for accommodating a plurality of data storage devices and at least one tray for disposing a circuit board. The frame is provided with a connector and the tray is provided with a signal bridge board electrically connecting the circuit board with the connector. The circuit board could be coupled with the data storage devices through the signal bridge board without any use of cables. | 11-22-2012 |
20120300385 | FLASH DRIVE PROTECTION COVER - A flash drive protection structure includes a decoration cover and a protective cover. The decoration cover that is made by elastic materials includes a cover block and a receiving space spacedly. The cover block has a cover hole facing the receiving space, and a connecting post is formed inside the receiving space. The protective cover has a first and a second surface, and the protective cover is disposed in the receiving space of the decoration cover through the first surface, while the second surface is exposed outside the decoration cover. The protective cover has a connecting hole at the first surface to connect the connecting post of the decoration cover. Also, the protective cover has a receiving trough toward the cover block, and one end of the flash drive is plugged into the receiving trough, while the other end is plugged into the cover hole of the cover block. | 11-29-2012 |
20120300386 | EXPANSION CARD - The invention provides an expansion card adapted for a motherboard, in which the motherboard includes a first slot, and the first slot is located at a surface of the motherboard. The expansion card includes a circuit board, a heat-dissipating module and a supporter. The circuit board includes a connecting interface configured for being inserted into the first slot of the motherboard. The heat-dissipating module is disposed at a side of the circuit board and has a bottom surface. When the expansion card is inserted into the first slot, the supporter is disposed at the bottom surface of the heat-dissipating module so that the bottom surface of the heat-dissipating module is substantially parallel to the surface of the motherboard. | 11-29-2012 |
20120307445 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) INCLUDING A WIRE PATTERN, SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE INCLUDING THE PCB, ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE, METHOD OF FABRICATING THE PCB, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE - A printed circuit board (PCB) includes a wire pattern that has a low processing cost and a high yield by simplifying the structure of the PCB and can increase the joining characteristics and reliability of minute bumps when a flip-chip bonding process is performed. The PCB includes a body resin layer having lower and upper surfaces, a wire pattern on or in one of the upper and lower surfaces of the body resin layer, at least one through-hole contact extending from the wire pattern through the body resin layer, and a solder resist on the upper and lower surfaces of the body resin layer, openings of the solder resist corresponding to at least one of a solder ball land and a bump land, the solder ball land and the bump land being configured to couple the PCB to a semiconductor chip. | 12-06-2012 |
20120314361 | COMPUTING DEVICE WITH DISK DRIVE MODULE - A computing device includes a chassis, a motherboard, a mounting plate, and a disk drive module attached to the mounting plate. The chassis includes a base panel and a pair of side panels connected to opposite sides of the base panel. The motherboard is mounted on the base panel. The mounting plate is secured to the pair of side panels and is inclined at an angle relative to the base panel. The disk drive module is inclined at the same angle as the mounting plate. At least one expansion card is attached substantially perpendicular to the motherboard. The disk drive module includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end is located higher than a top edge of the at least one expansion card. The second end is located lower than the at least one the expansion card. | 12-13-2012 |
20130003287 | USB SOLID STATE STORAGE DEVICE CASING FOR AUTOMATED WRITING AND DISPENSING - A storage device has a casing with physical and mechanical features that enable an automated dispenser to reliably move the storage device through a loading and dispensing process therewithin. The casing's physical and mechanical features reduce the chance of a user loading the storage device in an automated dispenser incorrectly. The casing may also improve the stacking of storage devices in a dispenser. The features herein additionally assist a free fall while loading to the automated dispenser. The storage devices may be, for example, USB solid state drives (also referred to as flash drives, thumb drives, or the like), Secure Digital (SD) cards, CompactFlash (CF) cards and the like. | 01-03-2013 |
20130003288 | METHODS OF FLASH DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES WITH FLASH MEMORY - In one implementation, flash memory chips are provided with an operating power supply voltage to substantially match a power supply voltage expected at an edge connector of a dual inline memory module. The one or more of the flash memory chips and a memory support application integrated circuit (ASIC) may be mounted together into a multi-chip package for integrated circuits. The one or more flash memory chips and the memory support ASIC may be electrically coupled together by routing one or more conductors between each in the multi-chip package. The multi-chip package may be mounted onto a printed circuit board (PCB) of a flash memory DIMM to reduce the number of packages mounted thereto and reduce the height of the flash memory DIMM. The number of printed circuit board layers may also be reduced, such as by integrating address functions into the memory support ASIC. | 01-03-2013 |
20130010420 | BRACKET FOR EXPANSION CARD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - An electronic device includes an enclosure, an expansion card installed inside the enclosure, and a bracket. The enclosure includes a sidewall defining a through slot, and a supporting plate extending outwards from an upper portion of the sidewall. The bracket includes a fixing plate, and a stop plate. The fixing plate is supported on and fixed to a top of the supporting plate. The stop plate extends down from the fixing plate to fix an end of the expansion card. The stop plate engages with an inner side of the sidewall and covers the through slot. A number of vents is defined in the stop plate in communication with the through slot so that hot air in the enclosure may be dissipated by a cooling airflow through the vents and the through slot. | 01-10-2013 |
20130010421 | Peripheral Data Storage Device - A peripheral data storage device for IPHONE mobile phone and IPOD media player devices having an encasement containing a system of electronic circuits which communicates with the IPHONE mobile phone or IPOD media player by means of a host software system and a device software system. The device also has a charge pass through connector and optional card slots. Various views of the device are shown in FIGS. | 01-10-2013 |
20130021741 | BOOKMARK MEMORY STICK - A bookmark memory stick includes a PC board, a flat, elongated insulative holder shell having a recessed accommodation portion accommodating the PC board and a retaining hole disposed near the top end thereof, a metal cover shell surrounding the insulative holder shell and a clip, which has a transverse locating base fitted into a locating notch at the top end of the insulative holder shell, a double-bevelled clamping plate obliquely downwardly extended from the front side of the transverse locating base toward the inside of the metal cover shell and stopped against a inverted T-plate of the insulative holder shell and then curved obliquely outwardly for clamping a sheet member on the inverted T-plate, a back plate extended from the back side of the transverse locating base and inserted into the inner top side of the metal cover shell, and a hook plate obliquely extended from the back plate and engaged into the retaining hole of the insulative holder shell. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021742 | MOTHERBOARD ASSEMBLY AND CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT EXPANSION CARD - A central processing unit (CPU) expansion card may be inserted into a first connector of a motherboard. The CPU expansion card includes a board, a CPU socket mounted on the board, a number of memory slots mounted on the board and electrically connected to the CPU socket, and a second connector electrically connected to the CPU socket and mounted on the bottom side of the board to be inserted into the first connector of the motherboard. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021743 | EXPANSION CARD MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An expansion card mounting assembly includes an expansion card and a chassis. The expansion card includes a slot cover having a fixing portion. The chassis includes a bottom plate and a rear plate. The rear plate includes a supporting piece. A flange is connected to a top edge of the rear plate. A first mounting member is mounted on the bottom plate. A second mounting member includes a first piece and a second piece. A bridge piece and a bent piece is connected to the second piece to surround an engaging space. The first piece of the second member presses the fixing portion of the expansion card on the supporting piece. The flange of the rear plate engages in the engaging space. The first mounting member secures an edge of the expansion card. | 01-24-2013 |
20130027870 | LIQUID DIMM COOLING DEVICE - A liquid cooling device comprises a heat spreader disposed along a plurality of memory modules on a dual in-line memory module (DIMM), a cold rail block extending along the heat spreader and a compressible thermal adapter interleaved between the cold rail block and the memory modules. The thermal adapter is compressible in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the DIMM board, thus allowing the components of the cooling device to be moved and adjusted relative to each other in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the DIMM. In a preferred embodiment, matching smooth surfaces of adjacent components within the cooling device are collated with a lubricant, thus permitting a low-friction gliding of these components relative to each other and allowing the DIMM to be easily removed from the cooling device and to be replaced without effort and without tooling. | 01-31-2013 |
20130033810 | PRINTED ELECTRONICS - Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed. | 02-07-2013 |
20130044423 | MEMORY STICK HAVING A LOCK DEVICE - A memory stick having a lock device includes a metal housing, a PC board, a tray carrying the PC board, lock body, a lock body having a positioning block press-fitted into a top opening of the metal housing and a locating block engaged into a top notch of the metal housing and adapted for accommodating an upper part of the tray and a part of an IC package circuit of the PC board for enabling the USB interface circuit to be suspending in a bottom opening of the metal housing, and a locking mechanism for enabling the memory stick to be locked to an external object. | 02-21-2013 |
20130044424 | MOTHERBOARD - A motherboard includes a processor, a platform controller hub (PCH), a switch, a power connector, a switch unit, and an expansion slot. The PCH is connected to the expansion slot to output a bus signal to a serial advanced technology attachment dual in-line memory module (SATA DIMM), which is connected to the expansion slot, in response to the movement of a switch. The processor connected to the processor socket outputs a bus signal to an expansion card, which is connected to the expansion slot, in response to another movement of the switch. | 02-21-2013 |
20130050926 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARDS - A mounting apparatus for mounting expansion cards to expansion slots set on a circuit board includes a bracket and a number of mounting members. The bracket includes two racks opposite to each other and fixed to the circuit board. A number of spaced bars extend from the mounting piece. Each mounting member includes a fixing plate fixed to a corresponding bar, a locking portion extending from a top of the fixing portion. Two parallel raised portions protrude on an inner surface of the fixing plate to sandwich a corresponding end of the corresponding expansion card. The locking portion abuts against the top of the corresponding expansion card. | 02-28-2013 |
20130058030 | EXTERNAL DISK STORAGE SOLUTION - A data storage solution for a computer having a computer stand or a computer display having an opening therein, comprising an external data storage medium and structure to mount the external data storage medium to the rear of the computer stand or computer display. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058031 | Presence Detectable Baffle For Electrical Components In A Computing System - A presence detectable baffle for electrical components in a computing system, including: a passive chassis having a form factor is consistent with an electrical component of the computing system; and a presence detectable pin set connected to the passive chassis, the pin set consistent with the electrical component. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058032 | PORTABLE DATA STORAGE DEVICES AND HOSTS COMPLIANT WITH MULTIPLE COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS - Portable data storage devices can be provided that can include a substrate having a front surface on which a memory chip is mounted, first pads disposed on a back surface of the substrate opposite to the front surface, second pads disposed on the back surface of the substrate to be adjacent to the first pads, and protruding terminals disposed on respective ones of the second pads opposite to the substrate. | 03-07-2013 |
20130070412 | EXPANSION APPARATUS WITH SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE - An expansion apparatus includes a serial advanced technology attachment dual-in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) with a first circuit board, an expansion card with a second circuit board, and a cable member. A first edge connector is set on a bottom edge of the first circuit board and includes a number of first power pins connected to a control chip, a number of first storage chips, and a first connector, and a number of first ground pins. A second edge connector is set on a bottom edge of the second circuit board and includes a number of second power pins connected to a number of second storage chips and a second connector, and a number of second ground pins. The cable member includes a cable, a third connector connected to the first connector, and a fourth connector connected to the second connector. | 03-21-2013 |
20130083473 | EXTENDED CAPACITY MEMORY SYSTEM WITH LOAD RELIEVED MEMORY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an enhanced capacity memory system includes: providing a dual in-line memory module carrier having a memory module and an integrated memory buffer coupled to the memory module; coupling a memory expansion board, having a supplementary memory module, to the dual in-line memory module carrier including attaching a bridge transposer; and providing a system interface connector coupled to the integrated memory buffer and the bridge transposer for controlling the memory module, the supplementary memory module, or a combination thereof | 04-04-2013 |
20130094137 | DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A data storage device includes a storage module, a casing, a sliding member, and an elastic member. The storage module has a plurality of pins and memory units electrically interconnected. The casing includes a base, three sidewall members, a support member, a first abutting portion, and an accommodating region defined cooperatively by the sidewall members. At least one guide block is disposed on each of the oppositely arranged sidewall members. The first abutting portion is formed on one side of the support member. The sliding member has a second abutting portion and at least one guide rail corresponding to its respective guide block. The support member is arranged between the sliding member and the base. The elastic member is held by the first and second abutting portions on opposite ends thereof The compression and restoration of the elastic member allows the sliding member to selectively conceal the pins. | 04-18-2013 |
20130100603 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MULTI-ROUTES FOR INTERFACE - An electronic device includes a processing unit, a first connection element, a first interface group which includes at least one interface, a second connection element, and a second interface group which includes a number of interfaces. The first connection element is detachably connected between the processing unit and the first interface group. The second connection element is detachably connected between the processing unit and the second interface group and the user can select between the two elements. | 04-25-2013 |
20130107441 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARDS | 05-02-2013 |
20130107442 | FLASH DRIVE WITH PROTECTING CASINGS | 05-02-2013 |
20130107443 | FLASH MEMORY MODULE AND MEMORY SUBSYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20130114201 | SIDE-PUSH TYPE RETRACTABLE USB MEMORY STICK - A side-push retractable USB memory stick includes a PC board providing a data storage function, an insulative PC board holder accommodating the PC board and having a springy plate located on one lateral side thereof and a press portion outwardly protruded from the springy plate, a housing surrounding the insulative PC board holder and having a sliding slot located on one lateral side thereof for receiving the press portion and enabling the press portion to be operated by an external force to move a metal shield and a USB interface circuit of the PC board in and out of a front opening of the housing. A rear end block closed on a rear open side of the housing, and a front end block press-fitted into the front opening and defining a through hole for passing the metal shield and the USB interface circuit in and out of the housing. | 05-09-2013 |
20130120926 | USER-SERVICEABLE LIQUID DIMM COOLING SYSTEM - A cooling system for a memory module comprises a heat conduction assembly for conducting heat from the memory module to liquid-cooled mounting blocks. In one embodiment, each heat conduction assembly includes a frame having opposing first and second supports, first and second heat spreader plates each extending from the first support to the second support, and a pair of flattened heat pipes each extending along a respective one of the heat spreader plates from the first support to the second support. The liquid-cooled mounting blocks releasably support the heat conduction assembly over a memory module socket with the memory module between the heat spreader plates. | 05-16-2013 |
20130135812 | LIQUID-COOLING MEMORY MODULES WITH LIQUID FLOW PIPES BETWEEN MEMORY MODULE SOCKETS - A liquid-cooled computer memory system includes first and second blocks in fluid communication with a chilled liquid source. A plurality of spaced-apart heat transfer pipes extend along a system board between memory module sockets from the first manifold block to the second manifold block. The heat transfer pipes may be liquid flow pipes circulating the chilled liquid between the memory module sockets. Alternatively, the heat transfer pipes may be closed heat pipes that conduct heat from the memory modules to the liquid-cooled blocks. A separate heat spreader is provided to thermally bridge each memory module to the adjacent heat transfer pipes. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135813 | Rotating Mezzanine Card Bracket - An information handling system motherboard overlaps a component with a mezzanine card to provide additional room for components to couple to the motherboard. A mezzanine card bracket holds the mezzanine card in a parallel configuration over the motherboard. The mezzanine card bracket includes a rotating portion that supports the mezzanine card in a closed position and rotates to an open position to allow access to components disposed on the motherboard beneath the rotating portion, such as a memory module that is partially covered by the mezzanine card when the mezzanine card is installed on the mezzanine card bracket support surface. | 05-30-2013 |
20130141860 | FIXING MECHANISM FOR FIXING EXPANSION CARDS AND SERVER USING SAME - A fixing mechanism for fixing expansion cards in place includes a fixing assembly, a clamping element opposite to the fixing assembly, and a connection element. A side of the clamping element away from the fixing assembly defines a recess for receiving the expansion card. The connection element is hinged to the fixing assembly and the clamping element. When the connection element is rotated relative to the fixing assembly and the clamping element, the clamping element is moved towards or away from the fixing assembly to adjust a distance between the fixing assembly and the clamping element. | 06-06-2013 |
20130141861 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A SYSTEM-ON-A-SUBSTRATE - This relates to systems and methods for providing a system-on-a-substrate. In some embodiments, the necessary components for an entire system (e.g., a processor, memory, accelerometers, I/O circuitry, or any other suitable components) can be fabricated on a single microchip in “bare die” form. The die can, for example, be coupled to suitable flash memory through a substrate and flexible printed circuit board (“flex”). In some embodiments, the flex can extend past the substrate, die, or both, to allow additional, relatively large components to be coupled to the flex. In some embodiments, the die can be coupled to the flash memory through the flex and without a substrate. In some embodiments, component test points can be placed on the flash memory side of the substrate. | 06-06-2013 |
20130141862 | External Storage Device - Described are external storage devices including a substrate, a controller electrically coupled to the substrate, at least one memory die stack electrically coupled to the substrate, a plurality of connection fingers electrically coupled to the substrate, and a mounting bar electrically coupled to the substrate. The mounting bar may include a plurality of springs. In other examples, the external storage device may include a substrate, a controller electrically coupled to the substrate, at least one memory die stack electrically coupled to the substrate, a plurality of connection fingers electrically coupled to the substrate, and a contact bar electrically coupled to the substrate. The contact bar may include a plurality of extensions. One or more memory die stacks may be coupled to one or more surfaces of the substrate and may include a plurality of dies in each memory die stack. | 06-06-2013 |
20130148286 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting device for an expansion card includes a circuit board, a rail mounted on the circuit board, and a latch slidably mounted to the rail. A front end of the expansion card is fixed to a sidewall of a chassis. The latch includes a clamping portion to hold and support a rear end of the expansion card. | 06-13-2013 |
20130155602 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting apparatus includes a chassis and a mounting piece. The chassis includes a rear plate. An expansion slot is defined in the rear plate, and a clipping portion extends from an edge of the expansion slot. The mounting piece includes a main body, an engaging piece extending from a first end of the main body, and an inserting portion extending from a second opposite end of the main body. The engaging piece defines a clipping slot, and two blocking portions are located on the opposite side of entrance of the clipping slot. The clipping portion is engaged in the clipping slot, and the two blocking portions prevent the clipping portion from being disengaged from the clipping slot. | 06-20-2013 |
20130163174 | HEAT DISSIPATION APPARATUS FOR MEMORY CARDS - A heat dissipation apparatus is used for accelerating heat dissipation of a memory card mounted to a circuit board. The heat dissipation apparatus includes a mounting bracket supported on the circuit board and a fan mounted to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes to a mounting plate arranged over the memory card, and a plurality of legs extending down from the mounting plate to be fixed to the circuit board. The fan is attached to the mounting plate to align with the memory card. | 06-27-2013 |
20130163175 | SOLID STATE DRIVE MEMORY SYSTEM - A solid-state drive architecture and arrangement for standardized disk drive form factors, PCI type memory cards and general motherboard memory. The solid-state drive architecture is modular in that a main printed circuit board (PCB) of the memory system includes a host interface connector, a memory controller, and connectors. Each connector can removably receive a memory blade, where each memory blade includes a plurality of memory devices serially connected to each other via a serial interface. Each memory blade includes a physical serial interface for providing data and control signals to a first memory device in the serial chain and for receiving data and control signals from a last memory device in the serial chain. Each memory blade can be sized in length and width to accommodate any number of memory devices on either side thereof. | 06-27-2013 |
20130170128 | MOTHERBOARD - A motherboard includes a processor socket, a platform controller hub (PCH), a power circuit, a switch unit, and a memory slot. The PCH is connected to the memory slot and output a bus signal to a serial advanced technology attachment dual in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) when a SATA DIMM is inserted in the memory slot and when the switch unit is in a first state. When a memory module is in the memory slot the power circuit outputs a voltage to the memory module in response to a second state of the switch unit. | 07-04-2013 |
20130170129 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC STORAGE UNIT - The present invention relates to a modular electronic storage unit. The unit includes an electronic circuit board riser. An electronic storage card having a storage device is removably coupled to the electronic circuit board riser and is in communication with the electronic circuit board riser. A controller is couple to the electronic circuit board rise that provides support for communicating between the electronic storage card and an external computing device. In one embodiment, two or more electronic storage cards are removably coupled to the electronic circuit board riser and are in a RAID. Further the controller is a RAID controller. In another embodiment, the storage device is a solid state storage device. | 07-04-2013 |
20130182386 | ELECTRONIC STORAGE MEDIUM - A flat electronic storage medium, in particular a USB memory stick which has a fastening facility. The fastening means ( | 07-18-2013 |
20130194743 | MOBILE DATA MEMORY - A mobile data memory which is designed such that it can be used in an intrinsically safe manner in explosion-prone areas includes a memory device which has a first interface and a second interface for data exchange, wherein the second interface is designed in an intrinsically safe manner and for data exchange with a device, in particular with a sensor, and the first interface is designed for data exchange with data processing equipment, in particular for data evaluation. | 08-01-2013 |
20130201622 | Flash Drive - The present invention discloses a flash drive, including a first USB plug for receiving and transmitting data between a host and the flash drive; a second USB plug for receiving and transmitting data between a host and the flash drive; a flash memory for storing data; and a controller for receiving and transmitting data through the first USB plug or the second USB plug, and storing data to the flash memory or retrieving data from the flash memory; wherein the first USB plug is Type A USB interface plug for USB 1.x/2.0 or Standard A USB interface plug for USB 3.0. | 08-08-2013 |
20130208414 | ELECTRONIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A portable media storage device is provided. The device includes persistent digital storage programmed to contain digital media content. Two or more connectors of different types can be provided for engagement with a variety of electronic reader devices. The media storage devices can be sold at retail, alongside alternative traditional formats for consumption of the same media. | 08-15-2013 |
20130223000 | EXPANSION GUIDE ALIGNMENT FOR A STORAGE LIBRARY - Systems and methods are described for maintaining secure and contiguous guide transitions in the context of modular installations. Embodiments of the guides are configured to automatically register and couple with each other during installation of their respective modules to provide relatively high tolerance guide transitions, even in the context of relatively lower tolerance modular installations. In some embodiments, a guide is configured to be biased in a first position when its respective module is not installed. When its module is located in a partial-install location relative to an adjacent module with the guide in the first position, guide features mechanically register with features of the adjacent module's guide. When moved into a full-install position, the guide moves into a second position causing the guide to finally register and couple with the adjacent guide, thereby manifesting a stable and contiguous transition between the guides. | 08-29-2013 |
20130223001 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND MEMORY MODULE COMPRISING THE SAME - A printed circuit board (PCB) comprises an internal wiring layer, an insulating layer on the internal wiring layer, a via hole extending through the insulating layer, and an external wiring layer on the insulating layer. The internal wiring layer comprises at least one metal wiring layer. The via hole exposes the internal wiring layer. The external wiring layer is electrically connected to the internal wiring layer. The external wiring layer includes a mounting area on which a semiconductor chip is disposed and a non-mounting area on which a semiconductor chip is not disposed. A thickness of the mounting area is less than a thickness of the non-mounting area. | 08-29-2013 |
20130229764 | QUICK RELEASE STRUCTURES FOR A MEMORY DRIVE - Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle. | 09-05-2013 |
20130235518 | ENERGY STORABLE AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE - An energy storable air conditioning device includes a main body, at least one air blower module and at least one energy storage module. The main body has an air inlet, an air outlet and several receiving spaces connected to each other and disposed between the air inlet and the air outlet. The air blower module includes a first drawer inserted into one of the receiving spaces and a fan disposed in the first drawer. The energy storage module includes a second drawer inserted into another one of the receiving spaces and an energy storage unit disposed in the second drawer. The first drawer is connected to the second drawer. | 09-12-2013 |
20130242497 | MULTI-SERIAL PORT CONNECTION DEVICE AND CONNECTION CARD THEREOF - A multi-serial port connection device has a connection card and a cable. The connection card has a serial signal transceiving control module and at least one Mini DisplayPort connector. The serial signal transceiving control module has at least two sets of serial I/O pins compatible with DB9 connector standard. The two sets of serial I/O pins are connected to twenty contacts of the Mini Display Port connector. The cable has a plug, at least two DB9 sockets for the connection of two external electronic devices with DB9 connectors. The multi-serial port connection device can reduce the space occupied by connectors on the connection card. | 09-19-2013 |
20130242498 | METHOD OF FORMING A SUBSTRATE CORE STRUCTURE USING MICROVIA LASER DRILLING AND CONDUCTIVE LAYER PRE-PATTERNING AND SUBSTRATE CORE STRUCTURE FORMED ACCORDING TO THE METHOD - A method of fabricating a substrate core structure comprises: providing first and second patterned conductive layers defining openings therein on each side of a starting insulating layer; providing a first and a second supplemental insulating layers onto respective ones of a first and a second patterned conductive layer; laser drilling a set of via openings extending through at least some of the conductive layer openings of the first and second patterned conductive layers; filling the set of via openings with a conductive material to provide a set of conductive vias; and providing a first and a second supplemental patterned conductive layer onto respective ones of the first and the second supplemental insulating layers, the set of conductive vias contacting the first supplemental patterned conductive layer at one side thereof, and the second supplemental patterned conductive layer at another side thereof. | 09-19-2013 |
20130242499 | MEMORY CARDS AND ELECTRONIC MACHINES - Provided is a memory card. The memory card includes interconnection terminals for electric connection with an external electronic machine. The interconnection terminals may be spaced from the front side of the memory card by a distance greater than the lengths of the interconnection terminals. Alternatively, the memory card may include other interconnection terminals between its front side and the former interconnection terminals. The former and latter interconnection terminals may be used for electric connection with different kinds of electronic machines. | 09-19-2013 |
20130242500 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP USING TOP POST-PASSIVATION TECHNOLOGY AND BOTTOM STRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY - Integrated circuit chips and chip packages are disclosed that include an over-passivation scheme at a top of the integrated circuit chip and a bottom scheme at a bottom of the integrated circuit chip using a top post-passivation technology and a bottom structure technology. The integrated circuit chips can be connected to an external circuit or structure, such as ball-grid-array (BGA) substrate, printed circuit board, semiconductor chip, metal substrate, glass substrate or ceramic substrate, through the over-passivation scheme or the bottom scheme. Related fabrication techniques are described. | 09-19-2013 |
20130250507 | STORAGE SYSTEM - First and second units are mounted on a rear side of a housing of a storage system. Either of the first and second units includes a fan. The rear side of the housing includes an upper-tier portion defining an upper-tier opening, and a lower-tier portion defining a lower-tier opening, and the housing further includes a boundary portion that is a boundary between the upper-tier portion and the lower-tier portion, and a shutter unit. The boundary portion includes a first through hole that is a through hole connecting an upper-tier passage and a lower-tier passage. When the fan is operating, if the first unit is removed from the upper-tier portion, the shutter unit blocks the upper-tier passage, and if the second unit is removed from the lower-tier portion, the shutter unit blocks the lower-tier passage. | 09-26-2013 |
20130258576 | Memory Card - A memory card is provided comprising a plurality of electrical contacts, a controller, and a memory, where a housing encloses the controller and the memory and exposes the plurality of electrical contacts. In one embodiment, the memory card further comprises an extendible gripping portion movable between first and second positions, wherein the extendible gripping portion is more exposed from the housing in the second position than in the first position. In another embodiment, the end of the housing forms a notch shaped to mate with a mating removal tool. In yet another embodiment, the length of the memory card is less than about 32 mm and the width of the memory card is about 24 mm, and the memory card has a fingernail grip on the housing. Other embodiments are possible, and each of the embodiments can be used alone or together in combination. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258577 | EMBEDDED MEMORY MODULE AND MAIN BOARD INSERTEDLY PROVIDED THEREFOR - The present invention provides an embedded memory module and a main board insertedly provided therefor, the embedded memory module comprises at least one flash memory and a controller that are installed on a circuit board with a signal transmitting connecting plug. The embedded memory module is inserted into a connecting seat of the main board by the signal transmitting connecting plug so as to transmit at least one data conforming to eMMC transfer protocol specification. Wherein the controller and the flash memories are installed on the circuit board instead of being packaged in a conventional BGA form, and the embedded memory module and the main board are connected together by a way of insertion. Thus, not only the yield rate and effect of heat dissipation of the embedded memory module may be enhanced, but also the memory capacity of the main board may be expanded readily. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258578 | PACKAGE INCLUDING AN UNDERFILL MATERIAL IN A PORTION OF AN AREA BETWEEN THE PACKAGE AND A SUBSTRATE OR ANOTHER PACKAGE - Embodiments include but are not limited to apparatuses and systems including semiconductor packages, e.g. memory packages, having a substrate or a first package, and a second package coupled to the substrate or the first package, wherein the second package includes at least one die and an underfill material disposed in a portion, but not an entirety, of an area between the package and the substrate or the first package. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 10-03-2013 |
20130265709 | USB MEMORY STICK WITH A HINGED SAFETY HOOK - A USB memory stick includes comprises a casing comprising opposing top and bottom sides and a bottom opening in said bottom side, a PC board comprising a USB interface circuit and a memory chip package, a tray holding the PC board in the casing, a safety hook for fastening to a belt or strip-like object, and a hinge coupled between the casing and the safety hook for allowing a limited angle of rotation between the casing and the safety hook. | 10-10-2013 |
20130265710 | MOTHERBOARD HAVING DISK ON MODULE - A motherboard having a disk on module (DOM) module includes a connector arranged on the DOM, two first signal input pins and two first signal output pins connected to a control chip of the DOM, a first power pin connected to a first power unit of the DOM, and four first ground pins grounded. A socket to receive the connector includes two second signal input pins and two second signal output pins connected to a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) control chip of the motherboard, a second power pin connected to a second power unit of the motherboard, and four second ground pins grounded. | 10-10-2013 |
20130271910 | SYSTEM INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ENCAPSULATED SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS - A solid state drive is disclosed. The solid state drive includes a circuit board having opposing first and second surfaces. A plurality of semiconductor chips are attached to the first surface of the circuit board of the solid state drive, and the plurality of semiconductor chips of the solid state drive include at least one memory chip that is at least substantially encapsulated in a resin. An in-line memory module-type form factor circuit board is also disclosed. The in-line memory module-type form factor circuit board has opposing first and second surfaces. A plurality of semiconductor chips are attached to the first surface of the in-line memory module-type form factor circuit board, and these semiconductor chips include at least one memory chip that is at least substantially encapsulated in a resin. | 10-17-2013 |
20130294025 | Expansion Circuit Board Cooling - Method and apparatus for cooling components on an expansion circuit board, heat is transmitted from components on the expansion circuit board to a thermal connector via heatpipes or other heat transmitting means, the thermal connector configured to communicate heat to a counterpart thermal connector when the expansion circuit board is installed. | 11-07-2013 |
20130301207 | 276-PIN BUFFERED MEMORY CARD WITH ENHANCED MEMORY SYSTEM INTERCONNECT - An embodiment is a memory card including a rectangular printed circuit card having a first side and a second side, a first length of between 151.35 and 161.5 millimeters, and first and second ends having a second length smaller than the first length. The memory card also includes a first plurality of pins on the first side extending along a first edge of the rectangular printed circuit card that extends along a length of the rectangular printed circuit card, a second plurality of pins on the second side extending on the first edge of the rectangular printed circuit card, and a positioning key having its center positioned on the first edge of the rectangular printed circuit card and located between 94.0 and 95.5 millimeters from the first end of the rectangular printed circuit card. | 11-14-2013 |
20130301208 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS CHASSIS HAVING MEZZANINE CARE INTERFACES - Embodiments are generally directed to a method and apparatus to couple a module to a management controller on an interconnect. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting that a module has coupled to an interconnect, the interconnect coupled to a modular platform backplane. The method further includes logically coupling the module to one of a plurality of management controllers resident on the interconnect, each management controller logically appears as a management controller for different interconnects coupled to the modular platform backplane. | 11-14-2013 |
20130301209 | PCI CARD SECURING MECHANISM - A Peripheral Component Interconnection (PCI) card securing mechanism includes a fixing assembly and an operating assembly. The fixing assembly includes a sidewall defining a notch and a clasp, and a fixing plate attaching to a PCI card. The fixing plate includes a resisting portion, and a clasp portion engaging with the clasp. The operating assembly includes a rotary body including an elastic strip, and a cover fixed on the sidewall. The cover is received in the notch. The rotary body is rotatably received in the cover. The resisting portion is inserted into the cover, and the rotary body is rotated to move into the cover to allow the resisting portion to be clamped between the elastic strip and a peripheral wall of the cover. The rotary body is rotated to move out of the cover when removing the PCI card. | 11-14-2013 |
20130335911 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR RISER CARD - A device for mounting a riser card includes a base board forming two rods, a motherboard forming an expansion slot to connect the riser card, and a fixing member having two legs at opposite ends. The rods extend through the motherboard and are positioned at opposite ends of the expansion slot. Each rod contains a resilient member inside, and a ball mounted to the resilient member and partly extending out of the rod. The riser card is fixed to the fixing member. Each leg defines a cylindrical hole fitted about one of the rods. The balls partly extend out of the corresponding rods and block tops of the corresponding legs. | 12-19-2013 |
20130342987 | Method, Apparatus, and System for Dissipating Heat of Memory with Liquid Cooling - An apparatus can be used to dissipate heat from a memory with liquid cooling. A liquid-cooling block is disposed on a main board such that the liquid-cooling block is adjacent to a memory slot. The liquid-cooling block includes a metal block, metal spring leaves fixed on two sides of the metal block, and a liquid channel that penetrates through the metal block. The metal spring leaves are configured to contact a memory bank in the memory slot and conduct heat that is generated during operation of the memory bank to the metal block. A liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe are installed on the main board and located at two ends of the liquid-cooling block in a manner such that cooling liquid can enter the liquid-cooling block via the liquid inlet pipe and exit the liquid-cooling block via the outlet pipe to form a cooling liquid loop. | 12-26-2013 |
20140002981 | HEAT SINK FOR MEMORY MODULES | 01-02-2014 |
20140002982 | EXPANSION CARD MODULE AND EXPANSION CARD FIXING STRUCTURE | 01-02-2014 |
20140002983 | CONTINUATION POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME | 01-02-2014 |
20140016260 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICES - A mounting assembly includes a chassis, a baseboard mounted in the chassis, and a plurality of data storage devices received in the chassis. Each data storage devices includes a transfer circuit board, a transfer connector electrically connected to the transfer circuit board, and at least one data storage unit electrically connected to the transfer circuit board. The transfer connector is plugged to the baseboard. | 01-16-2014 |
20140022721 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device apparatus includes an enclosure and a pressing assembly pivotally mounted in the enclosure. A circuit board is mounted in the enclosure. A bottom edge of an expansion card is mounted on the circuit board. The pressing assembly includes a flexible and elastic pressing member. The pressing member includes a pressing portion and a pair of securing feet mounted on opposite edges of the pressing portion. A distance of the pair of securing feet is larger than a with of a top edge of the expansion card. The top edge of the expansion card is located between the pair of securing feet and is pressed by the pressing portion. | 01-23-2014 |
20140036433 | AIRFLOW GUIDING MEMBER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE AIRFLOW GUIDING MEMBER - An electronic device includes a circuit board, a number of memory cards installed on the circuit board, and an airflow guiding member installed on the circuit board. The airflow guiding member includes a first side plate and a partition plate. The first side plate and the partition plate cooperatively bound a first airflow channel. The memory cards are received in the first airflow channel. An air inlet is defined in an end of the airflow guiding member and communicating with the first airflow channel. A number of spacing pieces is formed in the air inlet and aligns with the memory cards. | 02-06-2014 |
20140049901 | INTERFACE CARD MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - In a support frame of an interface card module, two module locks are disposed thereon, both the support frame and the module locks having enlarged operational holes for easy operation for a user. To install the interface card module on a housing of an electronic device, the module locks are pushed and moved by the housing and withstood by the housing. The user may directly operate the module locks through the enlarged holes to disengage the module locks from the housing and to uninstall the interface card module. The interface card module further uses a card lock pivoted on the support frame for locking the interface card at the support frame. | 02-20-2014 |
20140055940 | MEMORY DEVICE - A memory device includes a control board and a conductive housing. In one embodiment, a circuit ground in the control board is electrically coupled to the conductive housing to make a common ground contact. In another embodiment, differential impedances at different locations of a conductor are controllably maintained within a specified range by adjusting width of the conductor and/or spacing between the adjacent conductors of a differential pair. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055941 | CO-SUPPORT SYSTEM AND MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY - A system may include a microelectronic assembly having terminals and a microelectronic element, and a component for connection with the microelectronic assembly. The component may include a support structure bearing conductors configured to carry command and address information, and contacts coupled to the conductors and connected with the terminals of the microelectronic assembly. The contacts may have address and command information assignments arranged according to a first predetermined arrangement for connection with a first type of microelectronic assembly in which the microelectronic element is configured to sample command and address information coupled thereto through the contacts at a first sampling rate, and according to a second predetermined arrangement for connection with a second type of microelectronic assembly in which the microelectronic element is configured to sample the command and address information coupled thereto through a subset of the contacts at a second sampling rate greater than the first sampling rate. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055942 | CO-SUPPORT MODULE AND MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY - A module may be configured for connection with a microelectronic assembly having terminals and a microelectronic element. The module may include a circuit panel bearing conductors configured to carry command and address information, co-support contacts coupled to the conductors, and module contacts coupled to the conductors. The co-support contacts may include first contacts having address and command information assignments arranged according to a first predetermined arrangement for connection with a first type of microelectronic assembly in which the microelectronic element is configured to sample command and address information coupled thereto through the first contacts at a first sampling rate, and according to a second predetermined arrangement for connection with a second type of the microelectronic assembly in which the microelectronic element is configured to sample the command and address information coupled thereto through a subset of the first contacts at a second sampling rate greater than the first sampling rate. | 02-27-2014 |
20140063722 | MOTHERBOARD WITH CARD GUIDE CUTOUTS - A system for mounting a flash blade in a storage system includes a motherboard with a series of card guide cutouts for aligning flash blades. A flash blade can be aligned perpendicular to the motherboard and aligned parallel to adjacent flash blades by inserting the flash blade into one of the card guide cutouts and connecting the flash blade to a connector at one end of the cutout. This beneficially aligns the flash blade while making efficient use of the available vertical space within a chassis. The flash blade can also extend through the cutout to the other side of the motherboard. The efficient use of vertical space enables an increase in the number of solid state memory can be added to the flash blade relative to conventional designs, thereby improving capacity. | 03-06-2014 |
20140063723 | PACKAGE SUBSTRATES, SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES HAVING THE PACKAGE SUBSTRATES, AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES - Package substrates, semiconductor packages including the package substrates, and methods for fabricating the semiconductor packages are provided. A package substrate may include a core including a first surface on which a semiconductor chip is disposed and a second surface opposite the first surface. The package substrate may also include a metal pad on the second surface of the core. The metal pad may include a saline water corrosion resistant surface. | 03-06-2014 |
20140078662 | STORAGE DEVICE AND PRODUCING METHOD OF THE SAME - A storage device including a housing, a connector, and a storage element is provided. The housing has an opening. The connector and the storage element are disposed in the housing. The connector has a main body, a first terminal set, and a second terminal set, the first and the second terminal sets disposed at opposite ends of the main body are electrically connected to each other correspondingly. The second terminal set is connected to an external device. The storage element has a plurality of pads. The first terminal set connects to the pads correspondingly, such that the connector is electrically connected to the storage element. The first terminal set and the pads are exposed out of the housing through the opening. A producing method of the storage device is also provided. | 03-20-2014 |
20140078663 | STORAGE SERVER RACK SYSTEM AND STORAGE SERVERS - A storage server rack system includes a rack and multiple storage servers assembled inside the rack. The rack includes an integrated power module and a fan wall. The integrated power module distributes a power to the storage servers. The fan wall is disposed by a side of the storage servers for dissipating heat. Each storage server includes a case, an electrical connection module, a motherboard and multiple storage units. The case has a first lateral side and a second lateral side disposed oppositely to each other. The electrical connection module is disposed on the first lateral side and connected to the integrated power module. The motherboard is disposed inside a first heat dissipation space in the case and electrically connected to the electrical connection module. The storage units are disposed outside the first heat dissipation space in the case and electrically connected to the electrical connection module. | 03-20-2014 |
20140092547 | INTEGRATED ASSEMBLY FOR INSTALLING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES ON A SUBSTRATE - In one embodiment, a biasing device is actuated using an actuator which is aligned with the biasing device along an alignment axis. A first frame is thereby biased toward a second frame along the alignment axis to bias an integrated circuit package toward a socket. The actuator also latches the first and second frames together and biased towards each other with the integrated circuit package and the socket biased toward each other. Other aspects and features are also described. | 04-03-2014 |
20140098483 | USB DEVICE WITH PREASSEMBLED LID - A USB memory assembly, and methods of forming same, are disclosed. The USB memory assembly includes a USB memory device within a carrier. The carrier may in turn be received within a connector shell and lid. | 04-10-2014 |
20140111931 | MULTIPLE EXPANSION CARD INSERTION AND EXTRACTION TOOL - A device comprises a rail configured to span and detachably couple to a housing. The device includes a plate that engages the housing and a mechanism securing the tool to the housing. The housing contains a printed circuit board configured with at least one row of slots, each slot configured with a retainer mechanism. A jaw assembly slides along the rail over more than one card positioned in the row of slots. The assembly includes a pair of inserts that perform either seating or extracting more than one card positioned in more than one slot. The device includes a lever for biasing the jaw assembly, where the inserts engage a selected one of more than one card positioned in more than one slot and the retainer mechanism for performing either simultaneously seating more than one card into or simultaneously extracting more than one card from more than slot. | 04-24-2014 |
20140118919 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - An apparatus for mounting an expansion card module to a motherboard having a number of sockets includes a supporting frame and a fixing bracket slidably mounted to the supporting frame and fixed to an end of the expansion card module. The expansion card module can be inserted into any one of the card slots, with the fixing bracket able to slide along the supporting frame, to any desired position, before fixing the expansion card module in place. | 05-01-2014 |
20140126138 | SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE DEVICE AND MOTHERBOARD FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME - A serial advanced technology attachment dual in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) device includes a number of storage chips, a control chip, a power circuit, and a SATA connector. The control chip is connected to the storage chips. The power circuit is connected to the control chip and the storage chips for providing a voltage to the control chip and the storage chips. The SATA connector includes an idle pin, a pair of signal input pins, a pair of signal output pins, and a pair of ground pins. The idle pin is connected to the power circuit. The signal input pins and the signal output pins are connected to the control chip. The ground pins are grounded. | 05-08-2014 |
20140133082 | TURBOFAN AND GRAPHICS CARD WITH THE TURBOFAN - The present invention provides a turbofan and a graphics card with the turbofan. The turbofan comprises: a turbofan assembly which admits air in an axial direction and dispenses air in a radial direction; an inlet fan assembly disposed at an inlet of the turbofan assembly and disposed coaxially with the turbofan assembly: and a driving means for driving the turbofan assembly and the inlet fan assembly to rotate. The turbofan provided by the invention gathers the ambient air to the inlet through the inlet fan assembly disposed at the inlet of the turbofan assembly, so as to change a negative pressure state at the inlet. Consequently, the cooling efficiency of the turbofan is improved effectively and the noise of the turbofan is reduced. | 05-15-2014 |
20140133083 | GRAPHICS CARD AND BASE PLATE AND CORE BOARD FOR THE GRAPHICS CARD - The present invention discloses graphics card and base plate and core board for the graphics card. The graphics card includes a base plate and a core board, wherein the base plate includes a base plate PCB and a core board interface slot, a power module and a graphics output interface located on the base plate PCB; the core board includes a core board PCB and a base plate interface and a graphics processing module located on the core board PCB, and the core board is accommodated in the core board interface slot of the base plate and electrically connected with the base plate via the base plate interface; the graphics processing module receives a power signal from the power module and output graphic data for being displayed via the base plate interface; the graphics output interface is used to output the graphic data for being displayed. | 05-15-2014 |
20140133084 | PIVOTAL ASSEMBLY APPLIED TO BOARD - A pivotal assembly applied to a board includes a first board, a first pivotal member, and a pivotal plate. The first pivotal member is fixed to the first board and has a first retaining structure. The pivotal plate is pivotally connected to the first pivotal member and has a first protrusion. The first protrusion is retained in the first retaining structure, so as to make the first board limitedly rotate to be perpendicular or parallel to the pivotal plate. | 05-15-2014 |
20140133085 | MEMORY COMBINATION AND COMPUTER SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A memory combination is applied in a computer system. The computer system includes a motherboard. The motherboard includes a first riser slot and a second riser slot disposed side by side. The memory combination includes a first riser board and a second riser board. The first riser board is plugged into the first riser slot and includes a plurality of first memory sockets. The second riser board is plugged into the second riser slot and includes a plurality of second memory sockets. The first memory sockets face the second riser board, and the second memory sockets face the first riser board. The first memory sockets are unaligned with the second memory sockets. | 05-15-2014 |
20140139994 | MEMORY EXPANSION ASSEMBLY - A memory expansion assembly includes a first plate having first electrical slots and a first electrically connecting portion, a second plate pivotally connected to the first plate and having second electrical slots and a second electrically connecting portion, a first engaging assembly, and a second engaging assembly. The first electrical slots are electrically connected to the first electrically connecting portion. The second electrical slots are electrically connected to the second electrically connecting portion. The second plate is adapted to pivot relative to the first plate to have a folded position when the two are close to each other and an unfolded position when the two are away from each other. The first engaging assembly is disposed on a side of the first plate. The second engaging assembly is disposed on a side of the second plate. The first engaging assembly is removably engaged with the second engaging assembly. | 05-22-2014 |
20140153180 | EXPANSION CARD MODULE - An expansion card module includes a bracket, a connection circuit board with a socket, and an expansion card. The bracket includes a bottom wall and a sidewall extending from a side of the bottom wall. The connection circuit board is mounted to the bottom wall. The expansion card includes a blocking piece attached to a first side of the expansion card. The expansion card is inserted in the socket. The blocking piece is positioned to the sidewall. A clipping member is set on the bottom wall away from the sidewall, for clipping onto a second side of the expansion card opposite to the first side. | 06-05-2014 |
20140160662 | BRACKET OF ADD-IN CARD OF COMPUTER, ADD-IN CARD SYSTEM AND COMPUTER - A bracket of an add-in card of an electronic device is provided. The bracket, in one embodiment, includes a body in a shape of a sheet, wherein the body is provided with an opening, the opening configured to correspond to an interface adapter on the add-in card and expose an interface part of the interface adapter in an installed state when the bracket is installed to the add-in card. The bracket, in this embodiment, further includes a conductive component in electrical connection with the body, the conductive component configured to electrically connect with a housing of the interface adapter in the installed state, wherein at least a portion of the body is made of a conductive material so that the conductive component is electrically connected with a chassis via the body when installed. | 06-12-2014 |
20140160663 | SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE DEVICE AND MOTHERBOARD SUPPORTING THE SAME - A motherboard assembly includes a motherboard and a serial advanced technology attachment dual in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) device. The motherboard includes an expansion slot, a first universal serial bus (USB) connector, a power connector, and a central processing unit (CPU). The expansion slot includes a correct-insertion protrusion, first power pins connected to the power connector, and first signal pins connected to the CPU. The SATA DIMM device includes a circuit board. A second USB connector, a signal converting chip, a power circuit, a control chip, and a number of storage chips are all arranged on the circuit board. A notch in the circuit board receives the correct-insertion protrusion. An edge connector is arranged on a bottom side of the circuit board and includes second power pins connected to the power circuit, and second signal pins connected to the control chip. | 06-12-2014 |
20140160664 | SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE DEVICE AND MOTHERBOARD FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME - A motherboard assembly includes a motherboard and a serial advanced technology attachment dual in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) device. The motherboard includes a memory slot, a SATA connector, a power connector, a switch, an integrated baseboard management controller (IBMC), a fan, and a central processing unit (CPU). The memory slot includes a protrusion, first power pins connected to the power connector, first bus pins connected to the switch, first signal pins connected to the CPU. The SATA DIMM device includes a SATA connector, a power circuit, a control chip, a temperature sensor, and a number of storage chips. A notch is defined in a bottom side of the SATA DIMM device, to receive the protrusion. An edge connector is arranged on a bottom side of the SATA DIMM device and includes second power pins connected to the power circuit, second bus pins connected to the temperature sensor. | 06-12-2014 |
20140168882 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a housing including a first wall and a second wall opposite to the first wall, a board in the housing, a first supporter provided on the first wall and configured to support an end of the board in a direction substantially parallel to the first wall, a stopper in the housing, the stopper configured to support the board, and a second supporter provided on the second wall and configured to support the stopper. | 06-19-2014 |
20140177159 | MAIN BOARD AND METHODS FOR DISPOSING MEMORY SLOTS ON THE MAIN BOARD - A main board, comprising a first set of memory slots, the first set of memory slots comprising a first channel and a second channel disposed in parallel with each other, and each of the first channel and the second channel comprising a first type of slot and a second type of slot respectively, wherein the first type of slot and the second type of slot of the first channel are disposed at a first side and a second side of the first channel respectively, the first type of slot and the second type of slot of the second channel are disposed at a first side and a second side of the second channel respectively, and the first side of the first channel is adjacent to the first side of the second channel. | 06-26-2014 |
20140177160 | CHIP CARD HOLDER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A chip card holder includes a housing, a receiving frame, an elastic member, a tray, and a protective cover. The housing defines two holes. The receiving frame is mounted in the housing. The tray is slidably received in the receiving frame. The protective cover is slidably connected to the housing to cover the holes. The elastic member torsionally connects the tray to the protective cover. After the protective cover is slid along the housing and is unlocked from the housing, the elastic member pulls the tray from the housing. | 06-26-2014 |
20140177161 | EXPANSION APPARATUS WITH NETWORK MODULE - An expansion apparatus with a network module mainly has a circuit board, and a signal output port, a central processing unit, a memory unit, and a network module which are electrically connected on the circuit board. The memory unit stores an operating system, and the operating system is executed by the central processing unit after the expansion apparatus is started up. The expansion apparatus is substantially a small computer. The signal output port is provided to connect to an external display screen to output video and audio signals generated by executing the operating system to the display screen and displayed on the display screen. The network module is electrically connected to the central processing unit to provide 3G, 3.5G, or 4G-LET network connection functions. Accordingly, the expansion apparatus is used to be a small computer with a network connection function. | 06-26-2014 |
20140185227 | COMPUTER SYSTEM HAVING CAPACITY INDICATION FUNCTION OF SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE DEVICE - A computer system includes a serial advanced technology attachment dual-in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) device and a motherboard. The SATA DIMM device includes a control chip and an edge connector. The motherboard includes a memory slot and a light emitting diode (LED). When the edge connector is inserted into the memory slot, first power pins, first ground pins, and first indication pin of the memory slot are respectively connected to second power pins, second ground pins, and second indication pin of the SATA DIMM device. The motherboard outputs a voltage to the control chip through the first and second power pins. The control chip detects and calculates the storage capacity of the SATA DIMM device and outputs a control signal to control the LED to turn on or not, for displaying free memory capacity of the SATA DIMM device. | 07-03-2014 |
20140185228 | READ/WRITE FUNCTION PROVIDING DEVICE - Provided is a read/write function providing device that allows a position over which an IC card is to be held to be easily found. The read/write function providing device is configured to be attachable to and detachable from a display device provided with a display screen. The read/write function providing device includes first and second antennas for forming a path for communication with an external communication device, an external connector connectable to the display device, and a connection circuit that connects the first and second antennas to the external connector. When the read/write function providing device is attached to the display device, the wireless communication path provided by the detectable area of the first antenna and the detectable area of the second antenna is positioned above the display screen. | 07-03-2014 |
20140198446 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MEMORY SLOTS - A memory slot defines a slot for receiving a memory card. Two resilient fixing members and a number of pins extend down from a bottom of the memory slot. | 07-17-2014 |
20140198447 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE FOR MEMORY CARDS - A heat dissipation device for a number of memory cards includes two positioning frames, a supporting bracket located above the memory cards, a fan, and four latching members. The memory cards are connected a number of memory slots. The positioning frames are mounted to opposite ends of the memory slots. The supporting bracket includes a supporting plate defining an air ventilation area aligning with the memory cards, and two mounting portions protruding from two opposite ends of the supporting plate. The fan is mounted on the supporting plate and aligning with the air ventilation area. Each mounting portion includes a first end and an opposite second end. Each latching member includes a connecting pole and a latching pole. The connecting poles are engaged with the first and second ends of the mounting portions, and the latching poles are engaged with opposite ends of the positioning frames. | 07-17-2014 |
20140204524 | STORAGE DEVICE - A storage device including a bearing member, a storage unit, and a casing is provided. The casing has a bottom plate, a top plate and a main assembling structure. The bearing member has an interfering portion and a sub-assembling structure. The storage unit has a body with a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, a limiting portion and a terminal set. Parts of the terminal set and the limiting portion are located at the first surface. The storage unit and the interfering portion are accommodated in the casing. The interfering portion provides interfering force to the limiting portion, and the bottom plate provides a supporting force to the second surface, so that the storage unit is positioned in the casing. The main assembling structure and the sub-assembling are assembled detachably to each other to configure or detach the bearing member and the casing. | 07-24-2014 |
20140211402 | INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM TOOL-LESS DAUGHTER CARD RETAINER AND LATCH - Daughter cards couple to an information handling system chassis and are secured in place with insertion of a retainer in a retainer guide that aligns to engage with securing elements of the daughter cards coupled to the chassis. A hinge member couples the retainer to the retainer guide between an inserted position and an idle position to maintain the retainer attached to the chassis but removed out of the way for daughter card manipulation during addition or removal of the daughter card at the chassis. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211403 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting device for fixing an expansion card having an edge connector includes a motherboard and a fixing member mounted on the motherboard. An expansion slot is mounted on the motherboard. The fixing member includes a connecting portion, two blocks connected to opposite ends of the connecting portion, a resilient portion extending from the connecting portion away from the expansion slot, a protrusion protruding from the resilient portion. An L-shaped hook extends from a top of each block. The expansion card is limited by the connecting portion and the hooks, with the edge connector engaged in the expansion slot, and another end of the expansion card opposite to the edge connector blocked by the protrusion. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211404 | DETACHABLE ASSEMBLY AND MEMORY MODULE USING THE SAME - The instant disclosure relates to a memory module comprising a PCB and a detachable assembly. The PCB has a terminal portion and a free portion away from the terminal portion. The detachable assembly includes a plurality of metal members disposed on the free portion of the PCB. Thereby, user can averagely force the metal members to install or detach the memory module from a memory slot of a computer system to prevent the interference of outer ESD to affect the normal function of PCB. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211405 | SAFETY DETACHABLE ASSEMBLY AND MEMORY MODULE USING THE SAME - A memory module comprises a PCB and a safety detachable assembly. The PCB has a terminal portion. The safety detachable assembly includes a metal strap connected to the PCB and is disposed on the terminal portion. The metal straps can provide force for the memory module to be detached from a memory slot, and prevent electrostatic from transmitting to the PCB such that normal operations of the PCB maybe affected. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211406 | STORAGE DEVICE AND MOTHERBOARD FOR SUPPORTING THE STORAGE DEVICE - A motherboard assembly includes a motherboard and a storage device. The motherboard includes an expansion slot, a platform controller hub (PCH), a power circuit, a central processing unit (CPU), and a switch unit. The expansion slot includes a protrusion, hard disk drive (HDD) signal pins, memory signal pins, and power pins connected to the power circuit. An solid state storage unit, a random access memory (RAM) unit, and a power circuit connected to the solid state storage unit and the RAM unit are arranged on the storage device. A notch is defined in a bottom side of the storage device, to receive the protrusion. An edge connector is arranged on a bottom side of the storage device and includes HDD signal pins connected to the solid state storage unit, power pins connected to the power circuit, and memory signal pins connected to the RAM unit. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211407 | USB MEMORY STICK - A USB memory stick includes housing having a frame hole, a tray providing a fastening structure, and a memory attached to the tray and mounted with the tray in the housing. The memory includes a mating fastening structure fastened to the fastening structure of the tray, a stepped bottom wall formed of a plurality of steps rising one behind another, a plurality of vertical clearance compensation spring leaves respectively disposed corresponding to the steps, and a mating locating block forced into engagement with the frame hole of the housing. | 07-31-2014 |
20140254086 | Pluggable Apparatus of Circuit Board, and Server - A pluggable apparatus of a circuit board is provided, which solves the problem that hot plugging of a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCI-E) card is difficult to implement. The pluggable apparatus of the circuit board includes a base plate, a pulling strip, a rotating member, and a carrier plate, where the pulling strip is movably connected to the base plate by using a transverse guide mechanism, sawteeth are formed on a body of the pulling strip, the pulling strip further includes a handle that extends out of the base plate; the rotating member is in a bending line shape; the carrier plate is movably connected to the base plate by using a longitudinal guide mechanism; and a clamping trough is disposed on the carrier plate and is configured to fasten the circuit board. | 09-11-2014 |
20140268537 | IN-PACKAGE FLY-BY SIGNALING - In-package fly-by signaling can be provided in a multi-chip microelectronic package having address lines on a package substrate configured to carry address information to a first connection region on the substrate having a first delay from terminals of the package, and the address lines being configured to carry the address information beyond the first connection region to at least to a second connection region having a second delay from the terminals that is greater than the first delay. Address inputs of a first microelectronic element, e.g., semiconductor chip, can be coupled with each of the address lines at the first connection region, and address inputs of a second microelectronic element can be coupled with each of the address lines at the second connection region. | 09-18-2014 |
20140301032 | Reduced Length Memory Card - A reduced length memory card is provided. The memory card, comprising a memory circuit, a housing for said memory circuit, said housing defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end and insertable into a port of a digital device, and opposing sidewalls between the first end and the second end, and a plurality of electrical contacts in electrical communication with said memory circuit, said contacts exposed through apertures formed in a bottom surface of the housing extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the memory card is electrically compatible with a Secure Digital (SD) standard, and wherein a length of the card extending between the first end and the second end is less than a width of the card extending between the opposing sidewalls. The memory could comprise an extraction ridge along the first end of the card and exposed when the card is inserted into the port of the digital device. | 10-09-2014 |
20140307381 | MOBILE STORAGE DEVICE - A mobile storage device is used for coupling to a host device via a communication interface. The mobile storage device receives power from the host device. The mobile storage device includes a substrate, a resistive circuit and a first integrated circuit. The substrate includes at least a first heat-dissipation slot. The resistive circuit is disposed around the first heat-dissipation slot of the substrate. The resistive circuit is coupled to a voltage source of the host device. The first integrated circuit is disposed on the substrate. The first integrated circuit is coupled to the resistive circuit, so as to receive power which is stepped-down by the resistive circuit. | 10-16-2014 |
20140307382 | SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, coupling capacitance in a state in which a first heat radiation member is arranged between parallel flat plates of a first capacitor formed by a surface of a housing opposed to one surface of a printed circuit board and the printed circuit board is smaller than coupling capacitance in a state in which an integrally formed object having a relative dielectric constant of 5.8 is arranged between the first capacitor to cover a first radiating region containing the controller and the first nonvolatile semiconductor memories. | 10-16-2014 |
20140313661 | EXPANSION CARD ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An expansion card assembly includes an expansion card, a bracket, a heat sink mounted to the expansion card, and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The bracket includes a shell and an installing member mounted to the shell. The shell includes a latching portion. When mounting the UPS, the shell receives the UPS and is detachably mounted to the expansion card. The UPS is sandwiched between the shell and the installing member, and the latching portion detachably latched to the heat sink. | 10-23-2014 |
20140321044 | EXPANSION APPARATUS FOR SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE DEVICE - An expansion apparatus includes a shell defining an opening, a baseboard mounted in the shell, and a serial advanced technology attachment dual in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) device. A memory slot, a power converter, a hard disk drive (HDD) signal expander, and a connector exposed through the opening are all arranged on the baseboard. The memory slot includes a protrusion, first power pins connected to the power converter, first ground pins, and first signal pins connected to the HDD signal expander. A control chip and storage chips are all arranged on the SATA DIMM device. An edge connector and a notch are arranged along a bottom edge of the SATA DIMM device to be detachably engaged in the memory slot. The edge connector includes second power pins connected to the control chip and the storage chips, second ground pins, and second signal pins connected to the control chip. | 10-30-2014 |
20140328015 | STUB MINIMIZATION FOR WIREBOND ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT WINDOWS - A microelectronic assembly ( | 11-06-2014 |
20140328016 | STUB MINIMIZATION FOR MULTI-DIE WIREBOND ASSEMBLIES WITH PARALLEL WINDOWS - A microelectronic assembly | 11-06-2014 |
20140328017 | MEMORY CARDS AND ELECTRONIC MACHINES - Provided is a memory card. The memory card includes interconnection terminals for electric connection with an external electronic machine. The interconnection terminals may be spaced from the front side of the memory card by a distance greater than the lengths of the interconnection terminals. Alternatively, the memory card may include other interconnection terminals between its front side and the former interconnection terminals. The former and latter interconnection terminals may be used for electric connection with different kinds of electronic machines. | 11-06-2014 |
20140334088 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting apparatus for mounting an expansion card to a socket forming a flange includes a retaining member. The retaining member includes a mounting plate fixed to the expansion card, an operation portion extending from a side of the mounting plate, and a locking portion extending down from the operation portion and locked to the flange. | 11-13-2014 |
20140334089 | PORTABLE USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE - A new type of portable USB mass storage gadget is disclosed which provides the user with upgradeable high speed mass storage and processing for use with portable computer appliances such as smart phones and tablets as well as standard desk top computers and laptops. Various modifications to the embodiment referred to as a UDRIVE are disclosed including a battery option, wireless connectivity, security, and additional internal electronics and external interfaces that allow processing of the data stored or sent to the portable gadget. | 11-13-2014 |
20140340834 | Full Height I/O Bracket for Low Profile Expansion Card - An expansion card includes a mounting bracket with a full height I/O panel with a top mounting panel attached thereto extending orthogonally away. A low profile printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) is physically attached to at least one of the top mounting panel and the full height I/O panel, and the mounting bracket and low profile PCBA define a full height expansion card. The low profile PCBA has a card edge that is insertably connectable to an I/O connector of an information handling system (IHS) to communicate with other components of the IHS. A full height heat sink is attached to the low profile PCBA and extends across a portion of the top mounting panel, providing increased heat dissipation for functional components of the low profile PCBA during operation of the low profile PCBA. A battery compartment is mounted on the mounting panel and supplies power to the functional components. | 11-20-2014 |
20140340835 | USB MEMORY DEVICE - The present invention is a USB memory device comprising a chip-on-board (COB) package having a flash memory and a flash memory controller embedded within, a COB carrier for storing the COB package comprising a tray having a G-shaped block with a pair of side lock bumps, and a metal housing for inserting the COB carrier having a top surface, a bottom surface, a top rectangular cut out, a bottom rectangular cut out, a pair of ends, a pair of side cut outs, a pair of top rectangular openings and a pair of bottom rectangular openings. The COB package, the COB carrier and the metal housing are used to assemble the device by inserting the COB carrier from either of the pair of ends and sliding the COB carrier within the metal housing until the pair of side lock bumps interlocks with the pair of side cut outs. | 11-20-2014 |
20140340836 | Modular USB Flash Drives with Replaceable Housings - A USB flash drive, comprising a housing comprising internal walls defining a receiving space, at least one of the internal walls having an engagement component, a memory main body disposed in the receiving space and comprising a hook slot component, and a fastener disposed in the receiving space comprising a protrusion component and a hook component, the hook component engaged with the hook slot component of the memory main body, and the protrusion component engaged with the engagement component of the housing, thereby fastening the memory main body to the housing. | 11-20-2014 |
20140347807 | RELEASING APPARATUS FOR SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MODULE CARD - A releasing apparatus for a subscriber identity module (SIM) card includes a bracket defining a first latching slot, a rack received in the bracket for supporting the SIM card, a movable member attached to the bracket, a pivot member pivotably attached to the bracket, and a resilient member sandwiched between the bracket and the movable member. The rack defines a second latching slot aligned with the first latching slot. The movable member includes a tab and a biasing protrusion latched in the first and second latching slots. The pivot member rotates to bias the tab to move away from the first latching slot. The biasing protrusion is disengaged from the first and second latching slots when the biasing protrusion biases the rack with the SIM card away from the bracket. | 11-27-2014 |
20140347808 | DISASSEMBLY MECHANISM FOR RAPIDLY DISASSEMBLING AN EXPANSION CARD - The present invention discloses a disassembly mechanism including a plate, at least one guiding component, at least one constraining component and a pushing component. The plate is installed on a circuit board of an electronic device, at least one opening and a slot are formed on the plate. The slot sheathes a socket on the circuit board. The at least one guiding component is for guiding the plate to move in a guiding direction. The at least one constraining component is disposed on the at least one guiding component for constraining movement of the plate in the guiding direction. The pushing component is connected to the plate and is for moving with the plate synchronously, so as to push the expansion card to separate from the socket. | 11-27-2014 |
20140347809 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A memory card has a wiring board, four memory chips stacked on a main surface of the wiring board, and a controller chip and an interposer mounted on a surface of the memory chip of the uppermost layer. The memory chips are stacked on the surface of the wiring board so that their long sides are directed in the same direction as that of the long side of the wiring board. The memory chip of the lowermost layer is mounted on the wiring board in a dislocated manner by a predetermined distance in a direction toward a front end of the memory card so as not to overlap the pads of the wiring board. The three memory chips stacked on the memory chip of the lowermost layer are disposed so that their short sides on which pads are formed are located at the front end of the memory card. | 11-27-2014 |
20140362516 | COMPONENT PLACEMENT WITHIN A SOLID STATE DRIVE - A component mount for a data storage device (DSD). The component mount includes a flexible member or printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) including a pad for electrically connecting to a printed circuit board (PCB) of the DSD. At least one capacitor is mounted on the flexible member or PCBA, and is electrically connected with the pad. | 12-11-2014 |
20140376169 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes an electrical terminal disposed in a first side; a first surface including a first part, a second part, and a third part, a mark of the semiconductor memory device being printed in the first part, the second part being disposed in a second side, the second side being opposite side of the first side, the third part being disposed around the first part, a first surface roughness of the first part being higher than a second surface roughness of the third part. | 12-25-2014 |
20140376170 | PROCESSOR CARD HOUSING WITH FAN - A device can include a housing, a fan, and a heat sink. The heat sink can dissipate heat from a processor card. The device can be installed into a chassis of a computer. | 12-25-2014 |
20150009616 | MODULAR DENSE STORAGE ARRAY - Modular dense storage arrays are disclosed. In some embodiments, a modular storage array may include a chassis configured to receive a plurality of drive bay modules, a first of the plurality of drive bay modules configured to receive a first plurality of storage drives in the absence of a drive adaptor, each of the first plurality of storage drives having a first form factor, and a second of the plurality of drive bay modules configured to receive a second plurality of storage drives in the absence of the drive adaptor, each of the second plurality of storage drives having a second form factor different from the first form factor. | 01-08-2015 |
20150009617 | EXPANSION CARD MODULE - An electronic device includes an enclosure, a motherboard received in the enclosure, and an expansion card module received in the enclosure. The expansion card module includes a bracket, a conversion card with a connector, and an expansion card. The bracket includes a main plate and a seat. The conversion card is fixed on the main plate. The expansion card includes a circuit board plugged in the connector and a blocking piece fixed to the seat. | 01-08-2015 |
20150009618 | Flash Drive With A Snap Hook - A portable flash drive with snap hook for attaching the drive to an object such as a key, key chain, etc. is disclosed herein. The portable flash drive includes a housing defining a chamber, a memory unit disposed in the chamber of the housing, and a slot hook attached to an end of the housing. The slot hook includes an interior aperture, a blocking end, a pivoting end, and an opening therebetween, and a spring lever having a first arm and second arm of staggered lengths extending parallel from opposite ends of an abutment segment therebetween, the first and second arms attached to the hook at the pivoting end of the hook such that the spring lever is biased to a closed position across the opening. | 01-08-2015 |
20150016045 | MEMORY ASSEMBLY WITH PROCESSOR MATCHING PIN-OUT - A memory device includes one or more memory semiconductor chips housed in a surface-mount semiconductor package and formed on a package substrate. The package substrate includes a two-dimensional array of package leads for connecting signals of the one or more memory semiconductor chips to an external system. The memory assembly has a package pin-out being a mirror image of a memory interface pin-out of a processor. In other embodiments, a circuit module includes a printed circuit board, a processor mounted on a first side of the printed circuit board and a memory assembly mounted on a second, opposite side of the printed circuit board. The memory assembly has a memory assembly pin-out that is a mirror image of the memory interface pin-out of the processor and the memory assembly is positioned in direct alignment with the memory interface pin-out of the processor. | 01-15-2015 |
20150016046 | INA CABLED MEMORY APPLIANCE - According to one general aspect, an apparatus may include an expansion memory device, a connection printed circuit board, and a connection cable. The expansion memory device may include a plurality of memory chips. The connection printed circuit board may be configured to be physically coupled with a memory socket. The connection cable may be configured to electrically couple the connection printed circuit board with the expansion memory device and transmit electrical signals therebetween. | 01-15-2015 |
20150016047 | MEMORY MODULE - A memory module that includes: a printed circuit board having a connecting terminal; memory chips arranged on the printed circuit board; data buffers disposed on a first surface of the printed circuit board and corresponding to the memory chips; and resistance units disposed on a second surface of the printed circuit board and corresponding to the data buffers. | 01-15-2015 |
20150016048 | PRINTED CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - In various embodiments, a printed circuit arrangement may be provided. The printed circuit arrangement may include a processor circuit. The printed circuit arrangement may further include a printed main circuit arrangement in electrical connection with a first input node of the processor circuit. The printed main circuit arrangement may be configured to receive at least one input signal and generate a main circuit signal based on the at least one input signal after a first delay from receiving the at least one input signal. The printed circuit arrangement may further include a printed reference circuit arrangement in electrical connection with a second input node of the processor circuit. The printed reference circuit arrangement may be configured to receive a further input signal, may have a second delay and may be configured such that the second delay adapts to the first delay. | 01-15-2015 |
20150016049 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY CARD, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR MEMORY CARD AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A printed circuit board for a memory card includes an insulating layer; a mounting part on a first surface of the insulating layer, the mounting part being electrically connected to a memory device; and a terminal part on a second surface of the insulating layer, the terminal part being electrically connected to an external electronic appliance, wherein a same metal layer having a same property is formed on exposed surfaces of the mounting part and the terminal part. | 01-15-2015 |
20150022963 | STORAGE DEVICE - A storage device includes a connector with first to ninth pins, a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) control chip, a universal serial bus (USB) control chip, and a storage chip. Voltage terminals of the SATA control chip, the USB control chip, and the storage chip are connected to the first pin of the connector. First to fourth signal terminals of the SATA control chip are connected to the fifth pin, the sixth pins, the eighth pin, and the ninth pin of the connector, respectively. Output terminals of the SATA control chip and the USB control chip are connected to a signal terminal of the storage chip. First to sixth signal terminals of the USB control chip are connected to the second pin, the third pin, the fifth pin, the sixth pin, the eighth pin, and the ninth pin of the connector, respectively. | 01-22-2015 |
20150029654 | SERVER AND CARRING STRUCTURE THEREOF - A server includes a motherboard module, a storage device and a carrying structure. The motherboard module includes a motherboard and a CPU disposed on the motherboard. The storage device has two fastening portions opposite to each other. The carrying structure includes a carrier, two fastening members and a handle. The storage device is disposed on the carrier in a detachable manner. The two fastening members each include a fastening section and a pushing section connected to each other. Each of the two fastening sections is disposed on the carrier in a slidable way. The storage device is located between the two fastening sections. The handle includes two pushing sides corresponding to the two pushing sections. The handle is pivotally disposed on the carrier. The two pushing sides are located between the two pushing sections. The handle is capable of pivoting relative to the carrier. | 01-29-2015 |
20150036280 | Centralized Chassis Architecture for Half-Width Boards - The thermal efficiency of dual-column chassis can be improved by re-locating line card to connection plane (LC-to-CP) interfaces to the center of the connection plane, as this allows inter line card channels (inter-LC channels) to be routed in a manner that avoids bisecting the thermal throughways over which convection cooling air is circulated to the line cards. One technique for centrally locating the LC-to-CP interfaces on the connection plane is to invert one column of line cards. Another technique for centrally locating the LC-to-CP interfaces on the connection plane is to use non-uniform line cards. An additional benefit of centrally locating the LC-to-CP interfaces on the connection plane is that the inter-LC channels extending between perpendicularly adjacent line cards are shortened, which increases server performance by virtue of reducing switching latency. | 02-05-2015 |
20150036281 | POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A positioning apparatus includes a computer chassis and a positioning device. The computer chassis secures a plurality of expansion cards and includes a cover. The cover comprises a first flange and a second flange opposite to the first flange. The positioning device includes a securing member and a positioning member secured to the securing member. The securing member is secured to the first flange and a second flange. The positioning member is pressed on the plurality of expansion cards to prevent the plurality of expansion cards from moving. | 02-05-2015 |
20150043147 | FOLDABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR-HOUSING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of a foldable electrical connector-housing system includes: providing a first end panel having an outer first end panel side with first end panel contacts that substantially span from one edge of the outer first end panel side to an opposite edge of the outer first end panel side; providing a second end panel having an outer second end panel side, the second end panel and the first end panel with the outer second end panel side facing away from the outer first end panel side and the first end panel contacts exposed in a folded configuration; mounting an electronic component between the outer first end panel side and the outer second end panel side; and connecting a conductor to the first end panel contacts and the electronic component. | 02-12-2015 |
20150043148 | SERVER AND HEAT DISSIPATING ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A server and a heat dissipating assembly thereof includes an airflow generating device, a central processing unit, several memory slots, a first cooling fin set, a second cooling fin set and a heat conductive member. The airflow generating device generates an airflow flowing along an airflow direction and is located at a front side of the central processing unit. The several memory slots are used to plug of memories, and they are located at a lateral side of a central processing unit. The first cooling fin set is correspondingly located over the central processing unit and at a lateral side of the memory slots. The second cooling fin set is located at a front side of the memory slots and between the airflow generating device and the memory slots. The first cooling fin set is thermally connected with the second cooling fin set via the heat conductive member. | 02-12-2015 |
20150043149 | READER APPARATUS - A reader apparatus comprises a first interface module, a second interface module, a storing module and a processor. The first interface module includes a plurality of terminals that are transferring first interface signals. The second interface module includes a plurality of conducting pads which are transferring a second interface signal. The storing module is for storing data. The processor converts storing signals generated by the storing module to the first interface signals or the second interface signals. | 02-12-2015 |
20150062797 | STORAGE EXPANSION SYSTEM - A storage expansion system includes an expansion apparatus and a serial advanced technology attachment dual in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) device. A memory slot, a SATA port, a SATA signal expansion member, and a voltage converter are arranged on the expansion apparatus. The memory slot includes first power pins, first ground pins, and first signal pins connected to the SATA signal expansion member. A first edge connector is arranged on a side of the expansion apparatus. The first edge connector includes second power pins and second ground pins. The first and second power pins are connected to the voltage converter. A second edge connector is arranged on a bottom side of the SATA DIMM device. The second edge connector includes third power pins connected to a control chip and storage chips, third ground pins, and second signal pins connected to the control chip. | 03-05-2015 |
20150062798 | RACK SERVER SLIDE-IN MODULE - A rack server slide-in module for an installation height of one rack unit, with a front face, a rear face, two lateral walls, a base wall, a cover wall and a mounting slot for a dual-slot expansion card, in which either a single-slot or a dual-slot expansion card is received, wherein an air inlet aligned with the mounting slot for the expansion card is provided on the front face of the rack server slide-in module and fans are arranged side by side between the air inlet and the expansion slot for the expansion card, the fans generating an increased flow pressure of the cooling air onto the mounting slot of the expansion card. | 03-05-2015 |
20150103480 | DOOR ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A door assembly disposed at an opening of a casing of an electronic device is provided. An insertion hole provided at a side of the casing close to the opening for an pin to be inserted into the casing through the insertion hole. The door assembly includes a door cap and a rejecting module. The door cap is at least partially connected to the casing and corresponding to the opening. The rejecting module is disposed in the casing and corresponding to the door cap. The rejecting module is configured to push the door cap to expose the opening when the pin is inserted into the casing through the insertion hole. An electronic device is also provided, which includes a casing and the door assembly. | 04-16-2015 |
20150103481 | HYBRID MEMORY BLADE - The present invention is directed to server systems and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention provides a memory controller within a server system, where the memory controller is disengageably connected to one or more processors, a plurality of volatile memory modules, and plurality of solid-state memory modules. This memory controller may be connected to other similarly configured memory controllers. The volatile and solid-state memory modules can be removed and/or replaced. There are other embodiments as well. | 04-16-2015 |
20150124392 | Combinational Cooling Pad Structure with Flash Drive Storage - A combinational cooling pad structure with flash drive storage comprises a cooling pad and a flash drive. The cooling pad comprises at least three combinational pads with structural surfaces. At least two connecting portions are correspondingly disposed between the combinational pads. Limiting structures are correspondingly disposed on outer sides of the outer combinational pads. The combinational pads are connected by the connecting portions to form a structure which can be unfolded flatly; and are folded closely together to form a structural body surrounded by the structural surfaces; and are combined securely by the corresponding limiting structures. An inner hole for inserting the flash drive is defined and formed by inner surfaces of the surrounding combinational pads. A coupling portion is protrudingly disposed at an end of the flash drive, and an interface connector is disposed on the coupling portion. The coupling portion is then inserted into the inner hole. | 05-07-2015 |
20150138716 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PACKAGING HIGH DENSITY SSDS - In various embodiments, a high-density solid-state storage unit includes a base section and a cassette section having plurality of flash cards. The cassette section can be removably attached to the base section to provide security of data stored on the plurality of flash cards. The cassette section provides for physical security of the flash cards in part through packaging of the enclosure and energy transfer to the base station. The cassette section further provides for security of the data stored on the flash cards in part through a trusted platform module (TPM) embodied as a removable module connected to a universal serial bus (USB) style connector. | 05-21-2015 |
20150138717 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING HIGH DENSITY SSDS - In various embodiments, a high-density solid-state storage unit includes a base section and a cassette section having plurality of flash cards. The cassette section can be removably attached to the base section to provide security of data stored on the plurality of flash cards. The cassette section provides for physical security of the flash cards in part through packaging of the enclosure and energy transfer to the base station. The cassette section further provides for security of the data stored on the flash cards in part through a trusted platform module (TPM) embodied as a removable module connected to a universal serial bus (USB) style connector. | 05-21-2015 |
20150138718 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT CARDS - A mounting apparatus configured for securing a number of peripheral component interconnect (PCI) cards includes a number of positioning members. Each positioning member includes a positioning block positioning a corresponding PCI card, an inserting portion extending away from a first side of the positioning block, and a latching portion extending away from a second side of the positioning block. The inserting portion of each of the positioning members is latched to the latching portion of an adjacent positioning member. | 05-21-2015 |
20150146364 | SOLID STATE DRIVE (SSD) ASSEMBLY AND AN ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR SSD - A solid state drive (SSD) assembly and an assembly method for solid state drives, which does not require using screws. The assembly method includes aligning a printed circuit board with a first cover and a second cover, the first cover having pre-installed standoffs on an inner surface thereof. The printed circuit board and the second cover respectively having a first set of through-holes, and the first set of through-holes correspond to the standoffs. The assembly method further includes placing the printed circuit board between the first and second covers, thereby exposing an end portion of each of the standoffs in the through-holes of the second cover, and deforming the end portion of each of the standoffs about the through-holes, thereby fastening the first and second covers with one another. | 05-28-2015 |
20150146365 | MEMORY EXPANSION APPARATUS - A memory expansion apparatus, comprising: a chassis, wherein a receiving space is generated in one side of the same; a printed circuit board (PCB) configuring a principle interface and a loading interface, said PCB mounting within said chassis, two interfaces sharing no common export; and a memory article is provided with said loading interface, wherein said principle interface exposing in said receiving space. | 05-28-2015 |
20150293565 | USB DATA CARD - A USB data card includes a main body and a USB protection cover which is used for protecting a USB plug. The main body is provided with a decorative part which is detachably connected with the USB protection cover. The utility model can prevent the USB protection cover from loss, so that the time for the USB protection cover to protect the USB plug is prolonged, and then the service life of the USB data card is prolonged. | 10-15-2015 |
20150294721 | Memory Card - A memory card is provided comprising a plurality of electrical contacts, a controller, and a memory, where a housing encloses the controller and the memory and exposes the plurality of electrical contacts. In one embodiment, the memory card further comprises an extendible gripping portion movable between first and second positions, wherein the extendible gripping portion is more exposed from the housing in the second position than in the first position. In another embodiment, the end of the housing forms a notch shaped to mate with a mating removal tool. In yet another embodiment, the length of the memory card is less than about 32 mm and the width of the memory card is about 24 mm, and the memory card has a fingernail grip on the housing. Other embodiments are possible, and each of the embodiments can be used alone or together in combination. | 10-15-2015 |
20150296645 | FLASH DRIVE - A flash drive suitable for being electrically connected to an electronic device is provided. The flash drive includes a storage module and a first connector. The storage module is a plate and has a main surface. An area of the main surface is not less than areas of other surfaces of the plate. The first connector stands on the main surface and is electrically connected to the storage module. The first connector is electrically connected to the electronic device along an axis, and the axis is not parallel to the surface. | 10-15-2015 |
20150319843 | Memory Card Systems Comprising Flexible Integrated Circuit Element Packages, and Methods for Manufacturing Said Memory Card Systems - A memory card system may include a flexible integrated circuit device package, an upper flexible case, a lower flexible case, a wiring structure, an anisotropic conductive film, etc. The flexible integrated circuit device package may include a material capable of being bent or folded and a flexible integrated circuit device having a connection pad for an electrical connection. The upper flexible case may include a material capable of being bent or folded and may cover the integrated circuit device package. The lower flexible case may include a material capable of being bent or folded and the flexible integrated circuit device package may be fixed to the lower flexible case. The wiring structure may include a material capable of being bent or folded, and also may include a connection wiring disposed on an inner surface of the upper flexible case for electrically connecting the flexible integrated circuit device package with an external device, a connection pin disposed on an outer surface of the upper flexible case, and a via wiring passing through the upper flexible case. The anisotropic conductive film may be disposed between the flexible integrated circuit device package and the upper flexible case for electrically connecting the connection pad with the connection wiring. | 11-05-2015 |
20150331459 | PARTIAL-WIDTH RACK-MOUNTED COMPUTING DEVICES - A computing system includes a rack having standard slots for computing devices and computing devices coupled to the rack. One or more of the computing devices includes a chassis, a circuit board assembly in a primarily horizontal orientation, and one or more processors coupled to the circuit board assembly. One or more stacks of hard disk drives are coupled to the chassis. The chassis has a width that is equal to or less than half of the width of one of the standard slots of the rack. | 11-19-2015 |
20160026601 | HYBRID MEMORY BLADE - The present invention is directed to server systems and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention provides a memory controller within a server system, where the memory controller is disengageably connected to one or more processors, a plurality of volatile memory modules, and plurality of solid-state memory modules. This memory controller may be connected to other similarly configured memory controllers. The volatile and solid-state memory modules can be removed and/or replaced. There are other embodiments as well. | 01-28-2016 |
20160037661 | MEMORY CARD - A memory card, comprising: a top surface; a bottom surface on an opposite side of the memory card from the top surface; and a first alignment structure formed on the top surface or the bottom surface and configured to interface with a corresponding second alignment structure of a memory card socket when the memory card is correctly inserted into the memory card socket and configured to substantially prevent full insertion of the memory card when the memory card is incorrectly inserted into the memory card socket. | 02-04-2016 |
20160041590 | SERVER - A server includes a storage module, a first expander board, a second expander board, a first mother board, and a second mother board. The storage module includes a plurality of storage units. The second mother board includes at least one second central processing unit. The plurality of storage units are coupled with the first expander board and the second expander board. The first expander board and the second expander board are coupled with the first mother board and the second mother board. When at least one of the first and the second mother board operates normally and at least one of the first and the second expander board operates normally, the at least normally-operating one of the first and the second mother board accesses the storage module through the at least normally-operating one of the first and the second expander board. | 02-11-2016 |
20160054763 | MEMORY DEVICE HAVING HETEROGENEOUS TERMINALS - A memory device having heterogeneous terminals easily connects the memory device to a computer or a portable terminal without a specific gender. When a memory unit is connected to a computer, the memory unit slides out of the body and the first terminal of the memory unit is inserted into a USB connector of the computer, and when the memory unit is connected to a portable terminal, the connection unit slides out of the body and the second terminal of the connection unit is inserted in a mini-USB connector of the portable terminal, so it is possible to easily connect the memory unit to the portable terminal without a specific gender. | 02-25-2016 |
20160054766 | FLASH DRIVE - A flash drive including a housing, a storage module, and at least one elastic member is provided. The housing is flexible and an inner space is formed by the housing. The storage module is movably disposed in the inner space. The elastic member is disposed in the inner space and connected between the storage module and the housing. The housing is adapted to be deformed by a force to compress the inner space, so as to drive a portion of the storage module to be exposed outside the housing and deform the elastic member. | 02-25-2016 |
20160070298 | Peripheral Data Storage Device - A peripheral data storage device for IPad device having an encasement containing a system of electronic circuits which communicates with the IPad by means of a host software system and a device software system. The device also has a charge pass through connector and optional card slots. Various views of the device are shown in FIGS. | 03-10-2016 |
20160070313 | DATA STORAGE AND TRANSFER DEVICE - A data storage/transfer device includes at least a data storage component, such as a integrated memory chip or a card reader for data storage, at least a connector on one end, e.g., a USB Type A or USB Type C connector, and at least one connector on the other end, preferably, a different type of connector, e.g., a Micro-B USB or a Lightning connector. Users may use embodiments of the present invention as a data storage device and/or data transferring cable and/or charging cable. Some embodiments may include host mode function, e.g., OTG host mode, to allow outside devices to act as hosts, e.g., a mobile phone, to read/write on data storage components of embodiments of the present invention. | 03-10-2016 |
20160070316 | EXTENDED CAPACITY MEMORY SYSTEM WITH LOAD RELIEVED MEMORY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an enhanced capacity memory system includes: providing a dual in-line memory module carrier having a memory module and an integrated memory buffer coupled to the memory module; coupling a memory expansion board, having a supplementary memory module, to the dual in-line memory module carrier including attaching a bridge transposer; and providing a system interface connector coupled to the integrated memory buffer and the bridge transposer for controlling the memory module, the supplementary memory module, or a combination thereof. | 03-10-2016 |
20160073545 | SUPPLEMENTAL STORAGE TRAY FOR INCREASING STORAGE CAPACITY WITHIN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - An information handling system includes a chassis having walls defining an interior cavity within the chassis and a bottom wall defining a backplane on which one or more processors are physically connected. At least one first storage device is connected to the chassis and communicatively coupled to the processor from another location within the chassis. A supplemental storage tray is provided having perimeter plates defining a bay within the supplemental storage tray for receiving a supplemental storage device that is communicatively coupled to the processor and provides additional storage capacity to the information handling system. The supplemental storage tray is physically located above the processor and in a different location from the first storage device. | 03-10-2016 |
20160077555 | USB MEMORY DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a USB memory device includes: a substrate including a semiconductor chip, a plurality of operating terminals, a reference potential terminal and a reference potential wiring; and a housing holding the substrate inside, being electrically connected to the reference potential terminal, and having electric conductivity. The reference potential wiring electrically connects the operating terminal with the reference potential terminal. | 03-17-2016 |
20160077556 | Faceplate for a Computing Device - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a faceplate for a computing device. The faceplate includes a first side and a second side. The faceplate also includes a chamfer formed between the first side and the second side. The chamfer runs along at least a portion of the first side and the second side. The chamfer includes at least one hole extending through only the chamfer. | 03-17-2016 |
20160091936 | FLASH DRIVE SHAPED TO UTILIZE SPACE BEHIND A MOBILE DEVICE - A flash drive that can utilize space behind a mobile device is disclosed. In some embodiments, a body of the flash drive has three portions, a front portion, a back portion, and an intermediate portion that runs from the front portion to the back portion. A mobile device connector extends from a first end of the front portion, and a second connector extends from a second end of the back portion. The intermediate portion is configured to cause, when the mobile device connector is connected to the mobile device, the second connector and part of the back portion of the body to be located behind and, in some embodiments, adjacent to the back of the mobile device. This can enable part of the body to fit in a gap that can form between the back of the mobile device and a user's palm when the user holds the mobile device. | 03-31-2016 |
20160098066 | FLASH DRIVE WITH ATTACHED COVER - A flash drive includes a housing comprising a front wall, a rear wall and an inner space formed by the front wall and the rear wall; a storage module disposed in the inner space; a plug head mounted at one end of the storage module; a positioning element positioning the storage module in the inner space of the housing in such a manner that the plug head protrudes from one end of the housing; and a cover pivoted to the front wall and the rear wall through an eccentric-rotation structure to cover or uncover the plug head. | 04-07-2016 |
20160099515 | FLASH DRIVE WITH ECCENTRICALLY ROTATABLE COVER - A flash drive includes a housing, a storage module, a plug head, a positioning element and a rotatable cover. The housing has an inner space formed by a front wall and a rear wall for accommodating other elements. The storage module has a metal sheet at one end for connecting a connecting plate including a plurality of metal terminals and a plurality of welding pads at the other end for connecting a plug head. The positioning element positions the storage module in the housing and the plug head protruding from a lateral wall of the housing (the top wall of the housing). The rotatable cover is eccentric-rotatablly disposed on the housing to cover or uncover the plug head. | 04-07-2016 |
20160132078 | SERVER - A server comprises two mainboards, disposed on a base plate. The mainboards comprise a plurality of expander cards and an electrical module. The electrical module is provided with at least one first storage device. Each mainboard further comprises a daughter card disposed between the base plate and the electrical module. The expander card or the daughter card is served as a system-tray of the electrical module by the at least one first storage device of the electrical module, so as to manage a disk array for a plurality of second storage devices of the server. This ensures that when the storage device of the mainboard is malfunctioned, it doesn't need to turn off the server for repairing. Under a condition of not affect normal function of the server, more electrical elements are provided to a limited space so as to increase or upgrade the function of the server. | 05-12-2016 |
20160148669 | CONVERSION BOARD AND MOTHERBOARD HAVING SAME - A motherboard includes a first memory, a power supply, a jumper, a second memory slot and a conversion board. A first idle pin of the second memory slot is coupled to the power supply through the jumper. The motherboard supplies power to the first memory and ensures communication with the first memory by virtue of the conversion board. A conversion board is also provided. | 05-26-2016 |
20160187939 | EXPANSION CARD SECURING MECHANISM - An expansion card securing mechanism is configured to secure different kinds of expansion cards. The expansion card securing mechanism includes a base and a plurality of securing members which are secured on the base. The base includes a latch portion. The latch portion defines a plurality of latch holes, the securing member can be secured in the latch hole. Each securing member defines a cavity, the latch hole and the cavity can receive different kinds of expansion cards to secure the expansion cards. | 06-30-2016 |
20160187940 | RISER CARD - A riser card includes a main body and an inserting portion. The main body includes a lower portion and defines a power supply interface. The inserting portion is coupled to the lower portion of the main body. The inserting portion can be inserted in and coupled to different expansion slots. The power supply interface can be coupled to an external power source to supply power to the riser card. | 06-30-2016 |
20160195908 | Full Height I/O Bracket for Low Profile Expansion Card | 07-07-2016 |
20160378148 | Electromagnetic Pulse Protected Cable - A computer storage system protected from electromagnetic pulses is described. The storage system utilizes either a hard drive or a solid state drive to hold the data. The device uses fiber optics to transfer data and is powered by either a Power over Fiber system or by a switched battery system. The device protects against radiation, magnetic pulses, and electronic pulses using an enclosure that incorporates a faraday cage, a radiation shield, and/or a magnetic shield. | 12-29-2016 |
20160381824 | OPEN CHASSIS AND SERVER MODULE INCORPORATING THE SAME - Technology is provided for an open chassis for use with server modules. The open chassis includes an end frame having opposed upper corner portions and opposed lower corner portions. A pair of lower beams, each having a proximal end portion, are connected to a respective lower corner portion of the end frame. A pair of upper beams, each having a proximal end portion, are connected to a respective upper corner portion of the end frame. First and second columns extend between distal end portions of the lower beams and the upper beams. A cross-member extends between the distal end portions of the lower beams. Each beam includes an outward facing surface and an inward facing surface, and at least one of the beams includes a relief formed in its corresponding inward facing surface. | 12-29-2016 |
20180027687 | TECHNOLOGIES FOR SLED ARCHITECTURE | 01-25-2018 |
20220139427 | MEMORY MODULE WITH BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM HAVING THE MEMORY MODULE - A memory module may include: a battery; a plurality of devices including a first memory, a second memory, and a controller; and a power management integrated circuit configured to adjust a level of a battery power, received from the battery, and configured to supply a power supply voltage to each of the plurality of devices. | 05-05-2022 |
20220139428 | MEMORY MODULE WITH BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM HAVING THE MEMORY MODULE - A memory module may include: a battery; a plurality of devices including a first memory, a second memory, and a controller; and a power management integrated circuit configured to adjust a level of a battery power, received from the battery, and configured to supply a power supply voltage to each of the plurality of devices. | 05-05-2022 |