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| 20090021898 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A portable computer includes a speaker device and a first casing. The speaker device includes a speaker main body and a speaker housing for housing the speaker main body. The first casing has a bottom wall. The bottom wall has swelling portion which swells outward and contains at least part of the speaker housing. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090046416 | Bag computer system and bag apparatus - Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090052125 | METHOD OF FORMING A HOUSING HAVING A THIN WALL AND THE HOUSING - According to one embodiment, a housing is formed by using a pair of metal molds. The housing includes a first wall, second walls projecting from the first wall, and bosses projecting from the first wall. A molten material is filled into a molding space defined between the metal molds, and thereby a molded article having a shape corresponding to the housing is molded. The molded article has a plurality of first pin-receiving portions serving as the bosses, and a plurality of second pin-receiving portions projecting from the second walls. The first and the second pin-receiving portions are pushed by a plurality of ejector pins, and thereby the molded article is ejected from the metal molds. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090059490 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus is provided with a housing and a display device contained in the housing and including a display screen. The housing includes a mask section with an opening part through which the display screen is exposed to the outside and a cover section situated on the opposite side of the display device from the mask section and combined with the mask section to form the housing. At least a part of the cover section is molded integrally with the mask section. The housing includes a hinge part provided between the mask section and the part of the cover section molded integrally with the mask section. The hinge part is foldable between a first state in which the mask section is opposed to the cover section and a second state in which the mask section is open with respect to the cover section. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090086424 | Tri-layer folding laptop computer - A tri-layer folding laptop computer having a first layer, a middle layer and a third layer, wherein the first layer includes a keyboard, the middle layer includes a lectern and the third layer includes a computer screen, such that an operator maintains an ergonomically correct sitting position during use thereby eliminating neck, shoulder, back and eye strain associated with prior art bi-layer designs. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090091885 | ALI system - A laptop that fuses external components such as a printer, scanner, fax machine and miniature solar panels into an all-in-one laptop with prolonged battery life. Below the computer keyboard area is an additional compartment that holds the scanner with the bottom of the keyboard area acting like a scanner cover. The back of the laptop screen holds the small printer for printing word or design documents along with miniature solar panels. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090097199 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INSTALLED WITH DATA CABLE - A portable electronic device ( | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090109614 | PORTABLE TERMINAL HAVING LONG STROKE HINGE - A portable terminal having a long-stroke hinge is disclosed. The portable terminal includes a first main body, a second main body sliding on the first main body, a first member with elasticity having a first end fixed to the first main body and a second end that is horizontally moveable, and a second member having a first end rotatably coupled with the second end of the first member and a second end fixed to the second main body. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090109615 | Separator with integrated storage for securing an electrical charging device and providing wire management - A separating device with integrated storage securing an electrical charging device and providing wire management for portable computers, such as notebook computers or laptop computers, in a cart, pedestal, desk-mounted depot, or similar devices is shown herein. Briefly stated, in its preferred embodiment, the separating device comprises a sheet of rigid material with a thin thickness cut in a roughly trapezoidal profile, a plurality of holes, a plurality of tabs, and a plurality of slots. The separating device is designed to accept a portable computing device and its charging device. Wires running from the charging device to the portable computing device are fed through the separating device for wire management. Wires running from the charging device to a power plug are wrapped around the separating device for further wire management. Also, the separating device may be attached to a device capable of accepting the separating device. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090122482 | Portable Computer Docking System - A portable computer docking station comprises a cradle coupled to a docking base where the cradle is adapted to receive a portable computer. The docking station also comprises a wireless receiver adapted to communicate a wireless input signal received by the docking station to the portable computer. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090141445 | CHIP CARD CATCHING MECHANISM AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A chip card catching mechanism installed in a body of a portable electronic device for receiving and securing a chip card is provided. The chip card catching mechanism includes a base, a housing, and a hatch. The base includes a connector arranged thereon for electrically connecting to the chip card. The housing includes a top cover and a circumferential wall extending from edges of the top cover. The top cover is arranged over the connector of the base with the wall therebetween and a hatchway is defined on the circumferential wall. The hatch is rotatably fixed to on two sides of the hatchway for exposing or hiding the hatchway. Further, a portable electronic device using the chip card catching mechanism is also provided. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090141446 | Bag computer assembly with exposable control surface - The Bag Computer Assembly with Exposable Control Surface is a panel-like computer with mounting attachments to allow it to be pivotally attached to a bag so that it may be stored flat against the bag front or pivoted out on one computer edge so that the display on the computer's front is in the line of sight of the operator/wearer for use. In addition, the computer is comprised of two panel-like parts which slide relative to each other and allow a control surface, with keyboard, electronic write pad or other controls, to be exposed for use when needed. The back side of the computer may have controls so there is no need to reduce display size because of controls. There may be a bag with mounting attachments to match the computer's mounting attachments and these both attach the bag and computer and allow them to pivot for storage and use. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090147467 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a main body, a lid body, a hinge, a notch, and a cable. The main body includes a connecting side where the lid body is pivotally mounted to the main body. The hinge is disposed on the connecting side for mounting the lid body to the main body, and includes a fixing frame mounted to one of the main body and the lid body and a pivot member mounted to the other of the main body and the lid body. The notch is defined on one side of the pivot member. The cable extends along the notch and transmits electrical signals between the main body and the lid body. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090147468 | Portable Apparatus Incorporating a Sound Output Device - A portable apparatus includes a display housing, a main housing, and a sound output device. The display housing has a pivot side. The main housing includes a pivot portion that defines a pivot axis, and that is coupled to the pivot side of the display housing such that the display housing is pivotable relative to the main housing about the pivot axis. The pivot portion is formed with a receiving space. The sound output device is disposed in the receiving space of the pivot portion, and outputs sound in a sound propagating direction substantially parallel to the pivot axis. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090147469 | FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH AN ENHANCED PIVOTAL MECHANISM - A portable electronic apparatus includes a first casing, a second casing, and an enhanced pivotal mechanism for folding/unfolding the second casing with respect to the first casing. The pivotal mechanism further includes a main pivot to pivot the first casing and the second casing; a combination constructed on the first casing and further including a first driving element driven by the main pivot, a first cam driven by the first driving element, and a first cover pivotally rotated by the first cam; and, another combination constructed on the second casing and further including a second driving element driven by the main pivot, a second cam driven by the second driving element, and a second cover pivotally rotated by the second cam. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090147470 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing including an opening; a first button provided for the opening; a second button provided for the opening; a first switch provided in the housing and opposed to the first button; and a second switch provided in the housing and opposed to the second button. Each of the first button and the second button comprises (i) a button body exposed outside the housing and (ii) a first arm which extends from the button body and is supported by the housing. The first swttch being closer to the second button than a center of the button body of the first button and the second switch being closer to the first button than a center of the button body of the second button. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090154094 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus has a trapezoidally shaped first housing having a first side portion, a second side portion, slanted side portions, a bottom surface portion, and a top surface portion, the second side portion having a width smaller than a width of the first side portion and being parallel to the first side portion, the slanted side portions connecting end points of the first side portion with respective end points of the second side portion. The electronic apparatus has a second housing and a connecting portion connecting the first side portion of the first housing with the second housing such that the second housing is capable of being opened and closed with respect to the top surface portion of the first housing. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090168334 | SLIDING MECHANISM FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An exemplary sliding mechanism ( | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090168335 | HOUSING OF FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An exemplary housing of a foldable electronic device includes a first cover, a second cover, a latching member, a contact member, and a resilient member. The first cover includes a lock receiving portion. The second cover includes a fixing portion. The latching member includes a pivot hole, a first transmission portion, and a lock portion configured for engaging with the lock receiving portion. The pivot hole engages with the fixing portion such that the latching member is rotatable relative to the fixing portion. The contact member includes a second transmission portion. The second transmission portion engages with the first transmission portion and is able to drive the latching member to rotate. The resilient member drives the latching member to rotate to its original position. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090168336 | Support Device, Electronic Equipment System, and Electronic Equipment - According to one embodiment, a support device includes: a casing having one end, the other end opposite to the one end, and a placement plane for mounting an electronic equipment having a certain width; an external connection terminal for connecting to the electronic equipment, the external connection terminal being provided on the placement plane at a position at a first distance from a center of the placement plane to the one end; and an engagement piece having a claw part and being provided on the placement plane at a position at a second distance from the center of the placement plane to the other end. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090175000 | Halogen-free circuitized substrate with reduced thermal expansion, method of making same, multilayered substrate structure utilizing same, and information handling system utilizing same - A circuitized substrate including a composite layer comprising a first dielectric sub-layer comprised of a halogen-free resin and fibers dispersed therein and a second dielectric sub-layer without fibers but also including a halogen-free resin with inorganic particulates therein. A method of making such a substrate is also provided, as is a multilayered assembly including one or more such circuitized substrates, possibly in combination with other substrates. An information handling system designed for having one or more such circuitized substrates is also provided. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090190305 | Notebook Computer With Support Member - A notebook computer comprises a base casing, a display casing hingeably coupled to the base casing, and a plurality of support members disposed in each of said base casing and said display casing around a perimeter of the casings. When the display casing is closed, the support members in the display casing align with the support members in the support members in the base casing. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090219682 | CHANGEABLE STRUCTURE FOR FACEPLATE OF PORTABLE PERSONAL COMPUTER - A changeable structure for a faceplate of a portable computer comprises a portable computer and a cover plate; the portable computer is disposed with a housing having a faceplate; one end of the cover plate is pivotally coupled to the housing; the cover plate is disposed with a buckling element buckled up the faceplate. Whereby, the cover plate is allowed to liftably retain on the faceplate and cover a surface of the faceplate, an article is allowed to place in between the cover plate and the faceplate of the portable computer housing so as to vary an outlook or pattern of the faceplate of the computer to meet a requirement of matching the computer outlook with a personalized desire. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090219683 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - According to one embodiment, a notebook computer has, on the side surface of the device main body, a pin jack to receive a rod antenna. The rod antenna has a pin plug to be inserted in the pin jack and is rotatable when attached. The rod antenna is made of a flexibly bendable material. This prevents the rod antenna or its connection portion from being broken when a hand accidentally contacts it. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090231805 | System and Method for Information Handling System Chassis Impact Bumpers - A bumper extending from a portable information handling system chassis aligns with a recess on a lid of the information handling system to maintain the lid in position when the lid closes against the chassis, such as in a closed position or a tablet position. The bumper has a rigid material that couples to the chassis covered at the exposed portion of the bumper by a non-rigid material that interacts with the lid. The non-rigid material absorbs shocks translated through the lid and chassis, and reduces the risk of damage to lid cosmetic features. The rigid portion provides a secure coupling of the bumper to the chassis. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090237878 | Electronic device structure - An electronic device structure includes a first member and a second member. The two members are pivotally connected to each other by one end in a rotatable way. A distance between one side of the first member adjacent to a pivot and the pivot is larger than a distance between a bottom surface of the second member and the pivot. When the first member rotates relative to the second member to an operation position, the side of the first member adjacent to the pivot has an outer edge leaning against a plane, such that the second member is placed on the plane with an inclined angle, and an airflow space is formed to assist thermal dissipation. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090244832 | PORTABLE COMPUTER WITH MULTIPLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS - A portable computer that is configurable between a plurality of display modes including a laptop mode (in which the portable computer has a conventional laptop appearance) and an easel mode in which the base of the computer and its display component stand vertically forming an inverted “V.” The portable computer includes a hinge assembly that couples the display component to the base of the computer, and allows the display component to be rotated about an axis along an interface between the display component and the base to configure the portable computer between a closed position, the laptop mode and the easel mode. The portable computer further comprises a scroll wheel and optional navigation buttons that permit a user to control or manipulate various aspects of operation of the portable computer (such as volume or display brightness) and/or content displayed the computer. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090244833 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a cabinet having an outer surface and an inner surface, a plurality of operation button display portions formed on the outer surface of the cabinet, a touchpad which is provided on the inner surface of the cabinet in confrontation with the operation button display portions and configured to detect an input operation of the operation button display portions, a plurality of light sources which are disposed on the inner surface side of the cabinet in confrontation with the operation button display portions and illuminate the respective operation button display portions, a light source controller which is configured to change an illumination state of the light sources for a predetermined time in response to the input operation and thereafter returns the illumination state to an original illumination state. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090244834 | MOBILE TERMINAL DEVICE - A mobile terminal device including a movable side housing having a movable side rear case, a fixed side housing connected to the movable side housing with a connection part. An emitting member is provided to the movable side rear case, and a curved panel that covers the emitting member is attached to the movable side rear case through a light shielding sheet member, wherein light shielding print part is formed on a back side near an illuminated part in the curved panel. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090244835 | MOBILE TERMINAL DEVICE - A mobile terminal device includes a movable side housing, a fixed side housing connected to the movable side housing with a hinge part and a thin-wire cable as an electrical current flow passage electrically connected between the movable side housing and the fixed side housing. A cable mount cover member protects the thin-wire coaxial cable. The thin-wire coaxial cable has a cable main body having plural thin wires embedded therein and a cable connector connected to the cable main body, and the cable mount cover has a cable enclosure member enclosing the cable main body and a connector enclosure member enclosing surrounding of the cable connector. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090268396 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SUPPORT LEGS - An exemplary electronic device ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268397 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SUPPORT LEGS - An exemplary electronic device ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268398 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SUPPORT LEGS - An exemplary electronic device ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268399 | FOLDABLE COMPUTER CHASSIS - A foldable computer chassis includes a first plate having multiple first fixing shafts and second fixing shafts, multiple second plates connected to two opposite edges of the first plate by the first fixing shafts, and multiple third plates movably and rotatably connected to the other two opposite edges of the first plate by the second fixing shafts. Each third plate has a fixing elastic element. When the computer chassis is folded, the second plates are rotated to lie on the first plate, and the third plates are moved and rotated to lie on the second plates. When the computer chassis is assembled, the second plates are rotated to stand on the first plate, and the third plates are moved and rotated to stand on the first plate. The fixing elastic elements on the third plates are provided for fastening the second plates with the third plates. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268400 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a main unit and a stand for supporting the main unit. The stand includes a seat rotatablely connected to the main unit and defining a groove; and a rod including a pivoting end which is pivoted on the main unit and a positioning end which is inserted in the groove. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268401 | CAMERA LATCH - A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a data capture device such as a camera. In one aspect, the data capture device may integrated with the housing of the computing device and further detachable therefrom. In another aspect, the data capture device may swivel and/or translate relative to the housing of the computing device. In another aspect, the computing device may include a positioning device for controlling the movement of the data capture device relative to the housing. In yet another aspect, the computing device may include a latch that is automatically positioned in a home position when a housing component of the computing device is positioned in first position, and is automatically positioned in a lock position when the housing component of the computing device is positioned in a closed position. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090290302 | SLIDE MECHANISM FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A slide mechanism used in a mobile device includes a main plate, a slide plate, at least one undeformable slider, and at least one guide. The slide plate is installed on the main plate and slidable relative to the main plate. The slider is securely attached to the slide plate, and the guide is securely attached to the main plate, deformably moving the slider along. When the slide plate slides along the main plate, the slider compresses the guide, thereby generating deformation of the guide and sliding the slide plate along the main plate. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090303680 | Electronic device - An electronic device includes: a casing; a detachable cover having a plate shape forming a part of a top surface of the casing; and an electrostatic touch sensor disposed on an inner surface of the cover to detect a touch location of a finger on an outer surface of the cover. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090310298 | BIAXIAL MODULE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH BIAXIAL MODULE - A portable electronic apparatus with a biaxial module includes a first main body, a second main body, and a biaxial module connected with the first and second main bodies. The biaxial module includes a first axial unit, a second axial unit, and a connecting unit. The first axial unit includes a first axial part and a first connecting part pivoted on the first axial part. The second axial unit includes a second axial part and a second connecting part connected with the second axial part. The connecting unit is connected with the first axial unit and the second axial unit and pivoted on the second axial part. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090316353 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SUPPORT LEGS - An electronic device includes a housing and two supporting mechanisms. The housing includes a base plate and two sloping slide portions. The sloping slide portions are formed at two adjacent corners of the base plate. Each sloping slide portion has a sloping plate being oblique to the base plate. Each supporting mechanism includes a support leg. Each of the support legs is slidably connected to the sloping plate. An altitude of each of the support legs relative to the base plate is capable of being changed when the support leg moves relative to the sloping plate. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090316354 | PORTABLE TERMINAL - An open/close mechanism of a portable terminal is provided. The portable terminal is configured such that when applying a force to an upper body in a horizontal direction with respect to a lower body, a slide-slip module allows the upper body subsequently to slide in the horizontal direction and slip in a longitudinal thickness direction with respect to the lower body so as to implement an open state, whereby a step generation between an upper surface of the upper body and an upper surface of the lower body can be minimized, so as to achieve a structurally stable portable terminal. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090316355 | Mobile Computer Stand with Integrated Keyboard - A device for use with a portable computer includes a base, a stand having an upper portion and an adjustable linkage, and a connection mechanism. The base is adapted to rest upon a surface and includes a keyboard that is physically integrated with the base. The stand is attached to the base. The upper portion is adapted to provide a surface upon which a portable computer rests. The upper portion includes an attachment mechanism adapted to attach to a portable computer resting upon the upper portion to secure the portable computer physically to the upper portion. The adjustable linkage is connected to the base and is connected to the upper portion of the stand on another end. The adjustable linkage is adapted to position the upper portion of the stand. The connection mechanism provides data communication from the integrated keyboard to a portable computer resting upon the upper portion. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090323278 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device comprises a main body, a sliding cover slidably mounted on the main body, a flipping cover rotatably mounted on one end of the main body, and a transmission mechanism connecting the flipping cover to the sliding cover such that when the flipping cover rotates relative to the main body, the sliding cover slides relative to the main body. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100002377 | FUNCTION EXTENDING ASSEMBLY AND PORTABLE TERMINAL HAVING THE SAME - A function-extending assembly and a portable terminal having the same. The function-extending assembly includes a body to which a terminal body is detachably mounted, and having a module mounting unit; function-extending modules detachably mounted to the module mounting unit, and providing one or more functions relating to the terminal body; and a user input unit disposed on the module mounting unit, and receiving a user input information as manipulating units installed at the function-extending modules are handled. Since a plurality of function-extending modules having various functions are applied to the function-extending assembly in a replaceable manner, various extended functions are provided to the portable terminal serving as a single device. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100008039 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The invention discloses a portable electronic device comprising a casing, a first support and a second support. The casing comprises a bottom and a recess formed on the bottom. The recess comprises a first side-portion and a second side-portion opposite to the first side-portion. The first support thereon has a first end and a second end, and the second support thereon has a third end and a fourth end. The first end of the first support is slidably connected between the first and second side-portions. The third end of the second support is pivotally connected to the second end of the first support. The fourth end of the second support is pivotally connected between the first and second side-portions. When the first end of the first support slides along the first and second side-portions, the first support will drive the second support to rotate with respect to the casing. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100020488 | COVER FOR A PORTABLE DEVICE HAVING GRIP PORTIONS - An assembly comprising an enclosure having a distal end wall and a proximal end wall connected to a pair of sidewalls such that the enclosure walls connect the bottom surface to a top surface having a user interface to define an enclosure interior. The compartment is positioned in the enclosure interior. A cover is included for coupling to the compartment situated in an opening in the bottom surface at a proximal end of the enclosure, such that the cover is configured for grasping by a user with at least one finger. The cover housing includes a cover surface, a pair of cover sidewalls, a proximal cover end wall and a distal cover end wall such that the cover walls extend from the cover surface to define a cover interior. The cover housing also has a mating surface at a base of the cover housing and defined by said walls, such that the mating surface is configured to mate with the bottom surface of the enclosure. When assembled the pair of cover side walls extend outwardly from the back surface and each of the pair of cover sidewalls is inset as spaced apart from the corresponding side wall of the pair of sidewalls of the enclosure. Further, the distal cover end wall extends outwardly from the back surface and is adapted to be spaced apart from the corresponding distal end wall. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100020489 | FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An exemplary foldable electronic device includes a first cover, a second cover rotatably coupled to the first cover, and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism includes a hooking portion and a latching portion. The hooking portion is positioned on the first cover and the latching portion is positioned on the second cover and arranged corresponding to the hooking portion. The latching portion includes a latch and a resilient member. The resilient member is positioned between the latch and the second cover. The latch is slidable in the second cover. The latch engages with the hooking portion when aligned with the hooking portion, and the latch disengages from the hooking portion when staggered from the hooking portion. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100020490 | PORTABLE COMPUTER WITH AN EXPANDABLE HANDLE - A portable computer includes a host including a housing, an expandable handle connected to the housing in an expandable manner, and a monitor pivoted to the host. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100027217 | PORTABLE COMPUTER WITH IMPROVED HEAT DISSIPATION - A portable computer includes a base and a supporting member. The base defines a receiving portion. The supporting member includes a hinge member and a support leg. The supporting member is pivotally coupled to the base via the hinge. The support leg is capable of rotating around the hinge member from a first position to a second position. The support leg is received in the receiving portion when the support leg is positioned at the first position. The support leg is configured for supporting the base when the support leg is positioned at the second position. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100046161 | RAIL ASSEMBLY FOR AN INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER - A rail assembly of an industrial computer is arranged symmetrically to a machine frame. Each side of the rail structure includes two sets of rail and rail base within a height of 1 U (4.45 cm). Each rail is formed in one piece with better mechanical strength and load ability. Each rail is arranged to a rail base. Through a protruded surface, a computer, disk driver, keyboard can be fixed and arranged to the rail base. The contact surfaces of the rails to the rail bases are formed as cambered surfaces. The two sets of rail can be arranged to the interfaces needed. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100046162 | CASING, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A casing includes a main body and a covering layer. The main body has a first transparent area and a second transparent area disposed as mirror images. Light passes through the first transparent area and the second transparent area. The covering layer covers the second transparent area and has a transmittance gradient. A method for manufacturing the casing and an electronic device having the casing are also disclosed. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100046163 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a casing, a covering layer, and a key. The casing has an opening. The covering layer covers at least one portion of the casing and covers the opening. The key is disposed at the opening and at least one portion of the key is embedded into the opening of the casing to allow one portion of the covering layer to be sandwiched between the key and the casing. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100046164 | Electronic apparatus - An electronic apparatus includes: a housing having an internal space formed by top, bottom and side plates; and a power-source housing section formed next to a part of the side plate in the internal space and having a plate wall shaped such that a part adjacent to the side plate is near the side plate on one side and is away from the side plate on the other side in a direction connecting the top plate with the bottom plate. The apparatus further includes: a power-source block having an outer wall-surface whose shape conforms to the plate wall and housed in the power-source housing section; an antenna disposed in a space between the side plate and the plate wall; and a circuit board disposed in the internal space and mounted with an electronic circuit that operates based on power supplied from the power-source block housed in the power-source housing section. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100053886 | FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND LATCH MECHANISM APPLIED IN THE FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A foldable electronic device includes a first cover, a second cover rotatably connected to the first cover, and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism includes a latching portion formed on the first cover and a catching unit positioned in the second cover. The catching cover includes a pivoted button. The pivoted button defines a catching structure to engage with the latching portion. The pivoted button is rotatably attached to the second cover. The pivoted button causes the catching structure of the pivoted button to engage with or disengage from the latching portion. A latch mechanism applied in the foldable electronic device is also provided. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100073869 | Housing feature for providing stability for a portable terminal - A portable computing device including a housing having a top surface and a bottom surface connected to one another by a pair of sides, a proximal end and a distal end, the top surface including a user interface for operation by a user. The device comprises a planar surface located on the bottom surface at the proximal end, such that the planar surface extends to either side of a centerline of the housing and in a direction towards the distal end. The planar surface defines a plane and the centerline extends in a direction between the proximal end and the distal end. The device has at least one protrusion located on the bottom surface at the distal end, such that the at least one protrusion extends between the bottom surface and the plane, such that the at least one protrusion has a respective peripheral surface lying on the plane on both sides of the centerline. The at least one protrusion and the planar surface provide stability of the device when placed on a surface adjacent to the bottom surface, the stability facilitating operation of the user interface by the user. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100073870 | Electromagnetic field and wave shielding pad for laptops and netbook computers - An electromagnetic field and wave shielding pad for laptop and netbook computers against electromagnetic field and wave, generated by those devices and transferred to the user through contact with the wrists and palms of the hands. The electromagnetic field and wave shielding pad is made up of a lower layer pad, an electromagnetic shielding layer and an upper layer pad. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100085702 | PORTABLE AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYING DEVICE DISPOSING STRUCTURE - A portable audio/video device disposing structure includes: a base having a recession disposed on a surface of the base; a carrying unit movably coupled with the recession of the base and having a disposing portion disposed on a surface of the carrying unit, a latch element disposed at an end of the disposing portion, and an indentation disposed on both sides of the disposing portion separately; and a contractible unit with both ends coupled to the base and the carrying unit respectively. The portable audio/video device is installed on the carrying unit in conformity with the base and the contractible unit to achieve the effects of adjusting the portable audio/video device to any angle and disposing the portable audio/video device in any position. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100091451 | BATTERY CONNECTOR STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A portable computer is provided that has a housing. A removable battery may provide power to the portable computer. A connector on the battery may mate with a corresponding battery connector in the portable computer housing. The battery connector may be mounted in the portable computer housing using a floating arrangement. This allows the position of the connector to move slightly to accommodate variations in the position of the battery. A cable may be used to route power between the battery and a main logic board. A cover may be used to hold the battery connector and cable to the housing of the portable computer without excessively impeding movement of the connector. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100091452 | PORTABLE COMPUTER STRUCTURES - Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include connector structures. The portable computer may have a case. A portion of the connector structure may be formed by the case of the portable computer. The portable computer may have a circuit board with grounding spring-loaded pins which electrically ground the circuit board to the case of the portable computer. The portable computer may have an optical disk drive that is form fitted to mount to the portable computer case. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100103609 | INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM INCLUDING A CAPACITIVE STRIP AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An information handling system can include a base, a printed circuit board including a capacitive switch, and a cover. The printed circuit board can be attached to the base, and the cover can lie adjacent to the printed circuit board. The capacitive switch can be configured to change state when an object is close to the cover. The cover can be configured such that it can be detached from the remainder of the information handling system while the printed circuit board remains attached to the base. The configuration of the printed circuit board and cover can be particularly useful when maintaining a keyboard or a touch pad or when replacing the cover. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100103610 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a housing having a standing portion, and an RF connector cover disposed in the housing. The RF connector cover includes a connecting portion fixed to the housing and a supporting portion connected to the connecting portion. The connecting portion of the RF connector cover is rotatable relative to the housing to stand the electronic device with a cooperative support of the RF connector cover and the standing portion of the housing. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100103611 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device having a touching function, including a touching region, a housing, a touch module, and a switch module is provided. The touching region is performing the touching function. The touching region is located over the housing. The touch module is disposed in the housing in correspondence with the touching region. The switch module includes at least one switch and is disposed under the touch module. The touch module is bent under force to turn on the switch when the touching region is touched. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100110629 | Laptop cover - There is disclosed a snuggly fitting laptop computer cover that is exceptionally easy to fit over a laptop computer, that provides cable plug access and adequate cooling when the computer is in use. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100118487 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device has a lower body, an upper body, and a moving assembly installed between the parts. The moving assembly has a lower base fixed to the lower body, a middle base pivoted to the lower base along a first axis, and an upper base pivoted to the middle base along a second axis that is substantially paralleled to the first axis and slidably connected to the upper body. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100124013 | Laptop computer carrying case that transforms into a desk top - A laptop computer carrying case transforms into a desktop for use of a laptop or similar electronic device having a keyboard and a hingeably openable display. The laptop key board is held by bands in the lower portion of the case and the display is held in the top section of the case. Hinge structures are provided on the left and right sidewalls of the bottom section of the case. When the hinge structures are pivotally angularly separated, the bottom section containing the keyboard will be substantially horizontal enabling use of the laptop in a standing or mobile position. When the laptop is not being used, the case may be closed and the hinge structures closed with the laptop being carried by the strap over the shoulder. The hinge structure is provided with structure for limiting the amount by which the arms of the hinge may be pivotally angularly separated thereby providing stability to the laptop case in the desk top position. Detent means is provided to hold the arms of the hinge structure in aligned position when the case is being used to carry the laptop. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100142144 | TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE, INPUT DEVICE, AND DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - The invention discloses a transmission apparatus set in a data processing system. The data processing system includes a display device and an input device. The display device is connected to the input device through a connecting member. The transmission apparatus includes a pivot, a fixed plate, a movable plate, a sliding member, a pulley, and a cable. When the pivot revolves along with the connecting member, the pivot drives the cable to slide the sliding member, and then moves the movable plate along with a predetermined direction. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100149751 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ANTENNA - Antennas for electronic devices such as portable computers are provided. An antenna may have a dipole structure in which one antenna element serves as a matching element and another antenna element serves as a radiating element. The antenna elements may be mounted on a substrate. The substrate may be mounted on a support structure that is attached to a grounding plate. The grounding plate may be grounded to a conductive housing portion of a portable computer. The antenna may be mounted within the conductive housing in the vicinity of an opening in the housing. The opening may be a slot opening that is used to accommodate optical disks or other storage media. Radio-frequency signals for the antenna may pass through the opening. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100157523 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus includes an accommodation plate, a first exterior member, and a second exterior member. The accommodation plate accommodates a plurality of components except at least a keyboard component. The first exterior member holds the keyboard component and constitutes a first exterior surface of the electronic apparatus. The second exterior member constitutes a second exterior surface as an opposite surface of the first exterior surface. The accommodation plate is disposed between the first exterior member and the second exterior member. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100165569 | CONNECTING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SAME - A connecting device is used in an electronic device. The electronic device includes a housing including a bottom plate, a sidewall and a pivot shaft. The sidewall extends perpendicularly from the bottom plate and defines an opening and a slot. The pivot shaft extends perpendicularly from the bottom plate and is aligned with the slot. The connecting device includes a driven gear, a main body and a driving member. The driven gear is disposed on the bottom plate, rotatably positioned by the pivot shaft, and fixed to the main body. The main body defines more than one connection port. The driving member is engaged with the driven gear and protrudes out from the slot. The driving member is operable to rotate the driven gear and the main body around the pivot shaft, thereby switches the connection ports to be exposed to the outside of the housing via the opening. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100182745 | Thin notebook computer - A thin notebook computer is disclosed, which includes a first casing, a LCD panel disposed in the first casing, a second casing, a hinge for connecting the first casing and the second casing, a battery, and a keyboard. The battery and the keyboard are disposed in the second casing. The battery is disposed on one side of the keyboard and is not arranged under the keyboard. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100182746 | Thin notebook computer - A thin notebook computer is disclosed, which includes a first casing, a second casing, a liquid crystal panel, and a cylinder battery. The liquid crystal panel is disposed close to a front side of the first casing. The second casing has a protruding portion facing the first casing, and the cylinder battery is disposed in the protruding portion. The protruding portion and the cylinder battery are arranged outside the liquid crystal panel and not disposed under the keyboard. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100226089 | HINGE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A hinge assembly includes a pivot shaft, a rotatable stand, a fixed stand, a torsion spring, and a restricting member. The rotatable stand is non-rotatably connected to the pivot shaft. The torsion spring is connected to the rotatable stand and the fixed stand, to generate a torsion force to rotate the rotatable stand. The restricting member is sleeved on the pivot shaft. The fixed stand has a positioning portion. The positioning portion defines a plurality of sliding grooves. The restricting member forms a plurality of sliding protrusions received in the sliding grooves. A first sloping surface is formed at an end of each sliding groove. The sliding protrusions are smaller than the sliding grooves. When the rotatable stand rotates relative to the fixed stand, the sliding protrusions accelerate in the sliding grooves, and decelerate on the first sloping surface. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100246119 | PORTABLE DOCKING STATION FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A portable computing device (PCD) docking station is disclosed and may include an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion coupled to the upper housing portion. A PCD docking pocket formed in the lower housing portion of the PCD docking pocket may be configured to removably receive a PCD. The PCD docking station may further include a keyboard incorporated into the lower housing portion, a display incorporated into the upper housing portion and a battery. The PCD docking station may be configured to allow access to a PCD via the keyboard when the PCD is docked with the PCD docking station. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100259891 | Electronic device - An electronic device includes a speaker, a board that includes a speaker placement section in which the speaker is disposed and a double-faced adhesive tape that surrounds the speaker placement section of the board and adheres to an edge of a back surface opposite to a sound emitting surface of the speaker so as to cause the board to support the speaker. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100265654 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER WITH DOCUMENT HOLDING FUNCTION - A notebook computer that has a document holding function includes an upper cover and a base. The upper cover includes a screen and an image pickup device. The base includes a keyboard and a touchpad. A touchpad chassis is disposed under the touchpad and connected with a bottom surface of the touchpad. A fixing recess is formed in an edge surface of the touchpad chassis for holding the document. A rotatable frame is disposed under the touchpad for overturning the touchpad chassis. As such, a shooting angle is defined between the image pickup device and the document held in the fixing recess. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100265655 | CASE FOR A DIVE COMPUTER - The invention relates to a case for a dive computer that is worn by a scuba diver during dives. Said dive computer comprises a display device for displaying dive-related data that are visible from outside the case, actuation devices of the dive computer that can be actuated from outside the case and fastening devices for fastening the dive computer on the scuba diver or on his/her equipment. The case interior of the dive computer is configured in such a manner that the forces acting upon the dive computer due to the water pressure are compensated to at least some degree. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100265656 | DUST-AND-WATER PROOF CASING - In order to seal an internal space of a casing having an upper and lower casing members, a continuous groove with a semicircular cross-section is formed around a dust-and-water proof area of the lower casing member, and a continuous elongated protrusion is formed on the portion of the upper casing member corresponding to the groove, so that the protrusion is inserted in the groove when two casing members are engaged. Spherical sealing members each having the same diameter as the groove width are arrayed continuously in the groove without gaps therebetween. The width of the elongated protrusion is configured to be smaller than the groove width, so that the spherical sealing members compressed when the casing members are fitted are deformed to enter a space defined between the elongated protrusion and the groove, to thereby form a dust-and-water proof structure. Inserting the spherical sealing members in the groove is easy. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100284143 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) FLEXIBLY CONNECTED TO A DEVICE CHASSIS - An electronic device is provided, the electronic device includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a mounting point. The computer system also includes a chassis having a mounting post. The mounting point and the mounting post are flexibly connected. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100315772 | Combination wireless computer apparatus and portable bag - A combination wireless computer apparatus and portable bag is disclosed. The combination includes a wireless computer module and a portable bag. The wireless computer module includes a computer and a radio frequency identification system electrically connected with each other wherein the computer has a body and a display. The portable bag holds the wireless computer module, and includes a bag and a first container wherein the bag has a compartment, an opening, a showing area, and multiple side slots. Thus, the wireless computer module is received in the compartment through the opening, the display is exposed through the showing area, and the radio frequency identification system is held in the first container of the portable bag. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100315773 | FOOT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A foot height adjustment system is provided. The system can include a clamshell device comprising a first member having an exterior surface and a pivotably connected second member. The pivotable connection between the members can comprise at least one hinge. At least one foot can be disposed within an aperture disposed within the first member. The one foot can project a first distance from the exterior surface of the first member. An actuator, adapted to reversibly increase the projection of the at least one foot from the exterior surface of the first member to a second distance when the second member is pivoted about the at least one hinge, can link the second member and the at least one foot. The second distance can be greater than the first distance. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100321882 | Computing Device Locking Mechanisms - A locking mechanism includes a release button, a pivot shaft on which the release button is provided, a locking element fixedly mounted on the pivot shaft, and a stop member that is aligned with the locking element when the locking mechanism is in a locked position, wherein contact between the locking element and the stop member prevents pivoting of the locking element and the pivot shaft but depression of the release button moves the locking element clear of the stop member to enable pivoting of the pivot shaft. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100321883 | COMPUTING DEVICES HAVING FAIL-SAFE MECHANICAL SHUT-OFF SWITCH - In one embodiment, a computing device includes a circuit board having a heat-generating component and a mechanical shut-off switch configured to cut power to the heat-generating component when a temperature within the computing device rises above a threshold temperature. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100328879 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SELECTABLE BATTERY CONNECTION STRUCTURE - An electronic device includes a back cover, a mounting frame fixed to inner surface of the back cover, a battery connector, a sliding member, and a driving member. The battery connector is fixed to the sliding member and is configured for connecting to a battery of the electronic device. The mounting frame includes a guide portion. The driving member driving member is connected to the back cover 20 and externally accessible and is capable of rotating in response to user operation; the sliding member is configured for moving only along the guide portion; when the driving member is rotated, the driving member drives the sliding member to move and then establish or discontinue the connection between the battery connector and the battery. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110013361 | SECURITY APPARATUS - A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus is used with a lock interface member attached to a housing of a portable electronic device. The security apparatus may include an engagement element as well as a stabilizing element. The engagement element and the stabilizing element may secure the security apparatus to the lock interface member, and therefore to the housing of the portable electronic device. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110019360 | LAPTOP ACCESSORY HOLDER - An accessory system for a laptop computer is disclosed which includes a framework adapted to be attached to a top display system of a laptop computer. The accessory system includes an extendable device-carrying arrangement having laterally adjustable holders that retract into the framework when not in use and can be extended beyond the framework to hold items when desired. An auxiliary electronic power port connection provides an auxiliary power source for lighting and battery charging device. The system includes an attachment arrangement capable of attaching the system to the display screen section of a laptop computer. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110043995 | DUSTPROOF STRUCTURE FOR LAPTOP - A dustproof structure for a laptop includes a gate, a motor and a controller. The laptop includes a shell having an air vent defined therein. The gate is movably mounted on the shell. The motor is mounted on the shell and connected to the gate. The controller is installed inside the laptop and configured for controlling the motor to drive the gate to open the air vent of the shell when the laptop is powered on, and to close the air vent of the shell when the laptop is being powered off. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110051360 | HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE - A handheld computing device is disclosed. The handheld computing device includes a seamless housing formed from an extruded tube. The extruded tube includes open ends and internal rails which serve as a guide for slidably assembling an operational assembly through the open ends of the extruded tube, a reference surface for positioning the operational assembly relative to an access opening in the seamless housing, and a support structure for supporting the operational assembly during use. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110051361 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device is provided, including a first body, a second body, an axle assembly, a supporting frame, a display panel, a lens unit and a reflective unit. The second body is connected to the first body. The axle assembly is disposed between the first body and the second body, and via which first body is rotatable relative to the second body. The supporting frame is disposed in the second body and connected to the axle assembly, wherein the supporting frame is rotated with the rotation of the axle assembly. The display panel is fastened in the supporting frame. The lens unit is disposed on an end of the supporting frame. The reflective unit is disposed on the supporting frame and adjacent to the display panel. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110051362 | Bag computer system and bag apparatus - Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110063797 | NOTEBOOK PERSONAL COMPUTER - A notebook PC includes a main body, a cover rotatably mounted to the main body, a projector detachably received in the cover and electrically connected to the cover, a holding mechanism received in the cover, and a driving mechanism received in the cover. The holding mechanism releasably holds the projector in place when the projector is received in the cover, and the driving mechanism drives the projector out of the cover when the projector is released by the holding mechanism. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110069446 | LAPTOP ELEVATION DEVICE - A laptop elevation device ( | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110069447 | LAPTOP ELEVATION DEVICE - A laptop elevation device ( | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110075355 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE HAVING LATCHING MECHANISM - A portable computing device includes a base including a first surface, and a lid that is pivotably connected to the base and includes a second surface. One of the first surface and the second surface defines a through opening. A latching mechanism for locking the lid onto the base includes a protruding tab that protrudes from the other one of the first surface and the second surface and defines a through hole. The latching mechanism also includes a hook arranged within and rotatably connected to one of the base and the lid. The hook is configured for engaging the through hole of the protruding tab extending through the through opening, to lock the lid onto the base. An elastic member is provided to apply a spring force to the hook to cause the hook to rotate back to an original position after the hook disengages from the protruding tab. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110075356 | INFORMATION-PROCESSING EQUIPMENT - There is provided a laptop personal computer comprising: a first chassis | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110085297 | Self Releasing Hinge - The exemplary embodiments describe a device, such as a laptop computer, having a base assembly and a display panel joined by a hinge mechanism that allows for the display panel to rotate in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction and pivot with respect to the base assembly. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110090644 | Switch and Electronic Device Having a Pivotable Cover - An electronic device having a pivotable cover includes a cover body, a device body connected pivotably to the cover body, and a switch unit disposed on pivot connecting portions of the cover body and the device body. When the cover body is pivoted relative to the device body, the switch unit switches a power supply status of the electronic device. Thus, the convenience of operating the electronic device is enhanced. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110116228 | Notebook computer having flexible mounting space for wireless communication module - A notebook computer having flexible mounting space for wireless communication module has a base, a display device and at least one wireless communication component set. The base has a motherboard. The display device is pivotally connected to the base and has a front cover, a display screen and a rear cover. The front cover is rectangular and has a side frame. The display screen is mounted inside the side frame. The rear cover is mounted on the front cover. The at least one wireless communication module is mounted on the side frame and between the front cover and the rear cover so as to reduce the overall size of the notebook computer. Moreover, the wireless communication component set can utilize a default antenna embedded in the notebook computer or an antenna embedded therein to further increase the available space, simplify operation and lower the cost of the notebook computer. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110122575 | WORKSPACE DEVICE - A computing machine including a processor, a workspace device coupled to one or more mounting mechanisms and configured to extend and retract from the computing machine, and one or more locking mechanisms configured to lock the workspace device in one or more positions in response to the workspace device extending and retracting from the computing machine. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110128701 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR NOTEBOOK PERSONAL COMPUTER - A protective cover for notebook PC is provided, including a set of bendable plates, and can be folded into a sideway U-shape. The protective cover is pressed tightly against the surface of a notebook PC, and can be opened in synch with the notebook PC screen. The bottom plate of the protective cover is for the placement of notebook PC. The bottom plate includes at least a support unit. The support unit is coupled to the bottom plate, located near the coupling side of the bottom plate. The support unit is divided at the coupling point on the bottom plate into at least an upper support element and a lower support element. When the support unit is opened up, the upper support element and the lower support element will protrude beyond the upper surface and the bottom surface of the bottom plate, so that when the notebook PC is placed on the bottom plate, a angle exists between the notebook PC and the bottom plate, and an angle exists between the bottom plate and the surface on which the protective cover is placed on. In this manner, the heat dissipation effect is improved when the notebook PC is in use. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110149510 | Adjustable Laptop Holder - An adjustable laptop holder having an adjustable tray so as to allow a user to adjust the height of a laptop screen. The adjustable laptop can comprise a base, a shaft, a tray, a friction pack, and a clutch bearing. The friction pack attaches the shaft to the base. The clutch bearing has an inner race coupled to the shaft and an outer race which engages the tray. The adjustable laptop holder having features of the present invention allows a user to freely rotate the tray into the open position yet resists returning to the closed position, effectively locking the laptop holder in the desired position. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110157819 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a cover, a body, and a sliding mechanism connecting the cover to the body. The sliding mechanism includes a slidable plate and at least one telescoping member. The cover is rotatably coupled to ends of the at least one telescoping member. Other ends of the at least one telescoping member are slidably coupled to the slidable plate. The slidable plate is slidably received in the body, and at least a part of the slidable plate is capable of sliding out of the body. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110164376 | Lapdesk with Retractable Touchpad - A lapdesk for use with a laptop computer includes a housing having a top configured to support the laptop computer. The housing is configured to block heat emitted from the laptop computer from passing through the housing. The lapdesk further includes a tray having a touchpad disposed thereon. The tray is configured to slide into the housing and slide out from the housing. The lapdesk further includes a circuit coupled to the touchpad where the circuit is configured to transmit control signals from the touchpad to the laptop computer. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110164377 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SUPPORT LEG - An electronic device includes a main body, a cover, and two support legs. The main body defines two receiving portions. The cover is rotatably connected to the main body. Two resisting portions are formed on the cover. The support legs are rotatably received in the receiving portions of the main body respectively. When the cover rotates relative to the main body, the resisting portions resist the support legs to rotate, thus driving the support legs protruding out from the main body. The at least one support leg is substantially rectangular shaped | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110182029 | Notebook Computer Device with Image Capture Module - A notebook computer device includes an image capture module, a cover, a first magnetic element, and a second magnetic element. The image capture module is disposed on a body of the computer device, the cover is moveably disposed on the body. The image capture module is exposed when the cover is at a first position, and the image capture module is covered when the cover is at a second position. The first magnet element is disposed on the cover, and a second magnet element is disposed on the body corresponding to the first magnet element. The cover moves between a first position and a second position via the magnetic force of repulsion and attraction. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110188199 | PORTABLE TABLET COMPUTING DEVICE WITH A LOW POWER OPERATION MODE AS A MEDIA PLAYER - A portable computing device is disclosed. The device may be based upon a laptop/a netbook computer according to the preferred embodiment. The device comprises a pivotable display screen. The device is operated as a general purpose computing device when the display screen is in a conventional unfolded position. The device is used as a media player when the display is pivoted to be on the top face of the device. The device operated as the media player with a low power processor consumes much less power than as the general purpose computing device. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110216501 | BATTERY CONNECTOR STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A portable computer is provided that has a housing. A removable battery may provide power to the portable computer. A connector on the battery may mate with a corresponding battery connector in the portable computer housing. The battery connector may be mounted in the portable computer housing a floating arrangement. This allows the position of the connector to move slightly to accommodate variations in the position of the battery. A cable may be used to route power between the battery and a main logic board. A cover may be used to hold the battery connector and cable to the housing of the portable computer without excessively impeding movement of the connector. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110222238 | HOUSING FOR SLATE TABLET COMPUTER - A housing for a slate tablet computer is composed of a frame component and an input component. The frame component is removably attached to the input component. A support mechanism attached to the input component, wherein the support mechanism extends from the input component to oppose inadvertent rotating of the slate tablet computer housing around a hinge connecting the frame component and the input component. In an alternate implementation, a support mechanism attached to the frame component is used to prevent the inadvertent rotating of the slate tablet computer housing around a hinge connecting the frame component and the input component. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110242757 | LAPTOP COMPUTER USER THERMAL ISOLATION APPARATUS - A laptop computer user thermal isolation apparatus is provided for inhibiting the transfer of waste heat from internal heat generating components to a user. The thermal isolation apparatus includes a casing substantially enclosing the heat generating components, the casing including at least one panel having a sealed enclosed cavity disposed between the heat generating components and an outer surface of the casing. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110255242 | MOVABLE TOUCH MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A movable touch module and an electronic device using the same are provided. The movable touch module is disposed at a main body. The movable touch module includes a movable element, a touch unit, a plurality of elastic elements, at least four movement sensing elements, and at least two rotation sensing elements. The movable element is disposed at the main body and is movable relative to the main body on a plane. The touch unit is fastened to movable element. The elastic elements are fastened to the main body and are against the periphery of the movable element. The movement sensing elements are fastened to the main body and are located around the movable element. The rotation sensing elements are fastened to the main body. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110267772 | INTEGRATED SIM HOLDER WITH BACKCASE AND ROTATING DOOR - An apparatus for holding a SIM (subscriber identification module) card for an electronic device. The electronic device is implemented using integrated circuits on a PCB (printed circuit board) contained within a device housing. A SIM connector mounted on the PCB may electrically connect a SIM card to the PCB. The SIM card is releasably held in position by a SIM card door. The SIM card door may engage the SIM card with the SIM connector when in a closed position. The SIM card door in open position may slidably accept the SIM card. The SIM card door is releasably engageable with the housing and is rotatably attached to the housing in order to swing to the closed position from the open position. Holding the SIM card with the SIM card door provides for a smaller SIM connector and thus a minimum amount of PCB area for mounting the SIM connector. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110267773 | Holders for tablet computers - Holders for tablet computers which enable their attachment to vertical and horizontal surfaces, doors, bed frames, kitchen cabinets, the bottom of cabinets and tables, and refrigerators for storage, charging or so that the tablet computer is held in a position for reading while freeing both hands. One holder describes utilizes a modified tablet computer case as the mechanism for securing the tablet computer in the holder. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110279971 | PORTABLE COMPUTER - An exemplary portable computer includes a casing and temperature control unit received in the casing. The casing includes a first outer portion and a second outer portion having different surface temperatures. The temperature control unit includes a controller, two temperature sensing wires and a heater. The heater is located at the first outer portion and coupled to the controller. The temperature sensing wires each includes a first end and a second end. The first ends are coupled to the controller, and the second ends respectively attaches the first and second outer portions for detecting the surface temperatures thereof. During operation, the controller reads the surface temperatures of the first and second outer portions via the temperature sensing wires, respectively, and outputs a control signal to the heater, thereby controlling operation of the heater to reduce a temperature difference between the first and second outer portions. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110286181 | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT HAVING OPEN/CLOSE LOCK MECHANISM - The rotation direction of a lock member is substantially the same as the rotation direction of a second housing when the second housing is rotated from a closed position to an opened position. Thus, when the second housing is in a closed state, a user presses a base in a direction indicated by an arrow D with a finger of a hand, engages the finger with an inner surface of a concave, and displaces the hand in a direction indicated by an arrow B, thereby performing lock cancel of the lock member and a rotation operation of the second housing continuously. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110292598 | INTEGRATED EMBEDDED BATTERY - A portable power source assembly including a plurality of battery cells that are directly attached to a housing used to enclose and support operational components of a portable computing device. A flexible interconnect component is used for electrically interconnecting the battery cells. Protective structures can be provided in discrete locations to protect the battery cells from compressive forces applied to the housing of the computing device. Removal handles or pull tabs may be provided on the battery cells so that individual battery cells may be easily removed for repair or replacement. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110299241 | STYLUS RECEIVING MECHANISM AND PORTABLE COMPUTER THEREWITH - A stylus receiving mechanism includes a handle whereon a first opening and a second opening are formed on two ends. A chamber is formed inside the handle for receiving a stylus. The stylus receiving mechanism further includes a fastening part installed on an inner wall of the handle and disposed on a side of the chamber for pressing the stylus in a third direction perpendicular to a first direction for fastening the stylus inside the chamber after the stylus passes through the first opening in the first direction or passes through the second opening in the second direction opposite to the first direction to be received inside the chamber. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110304983 | TRACK GUIDED HINGE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a track guided hinge assembly for a portable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the portable electronic device includes a base housing and a panel configured to cover a top surface of the base housing. A first mounting bracket having a first guide track is mounted within the base housing. A second mounting bracket having a second guide track is positioned adjacent to the first mounting bracket. Furthermore, the portable electronic device includes a panel bracket member including a hinge pivot shaft that extends perpendicularly therefrom and configured to follow the second guide track, and a guide plate having a guide pin extending perpendicularly therefrom and configured to follow the first guide track. When the panel pivots and rotates away from the base housing, the guide pin moves along the first guide track simultaneously as the pivot shaft moves along the second guide track. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110310553 | COMPOSITE CASING STRUCTURE - A composite casing structure is applied to a housing of an electronic device. The composite casing structure includes a plastic frame and a metal plate. The plastic frame has a plurality of side walls surrounding four side edges thereof, and at least one open portion is formed by the side walls. The metal plate is combined with the plastic frame, and at least one reinforcing rib is formed on a surface of the metal plate, such that a position of the reinforcing rib is corresponding to a position of the open portion. With such a structural design, the composite casing has a lightweight and high-strength structure. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120002369 | FOLDABLE COMPUTING DEVICE WITH COUNTERBALANCE MEMBER - A foldable computing device with counterbalance member includes a main body, a rotary member, and a shaft. The rotary member is rotatably connected to the main body by the shaft. The main body, from top to bottom, includes a top cover, a printed circuit board, a counterbalance member and a bottom case. The counterbalance is configured to maintain contact with the printed circuit board and the bottom case. Electrostatic charges produced on the printed circuit board can be conducted to the bottom case through the counterbalance member, and then to ground. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120014057 | INTEGRATED POWER ADAPTER SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE COMPUTERS - An integrated power adapter system for a portable computer may include a power adapter for providing power to the portable computer, extractable elements for connection to an external socket, and a dissipation grid for reducing the temperature of the cover screen. The power adapter system may be a slim power adapter system being removable from and integrated with the cover screen of the portable computer. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120014058 | Portable Computer Having Removable Access Panel - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a portable computer | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120020018 | COMPONENT FOR A NOTEBOOK COMPUTER FOR RECEIVING EXTERNAL ANTENNAS - A component of a notebook computer and notebook computer system including an antenna jack configured to receive an external antenna. The component further includes a card including a receiver configured to receive signals from the external antenna, and a wire connecting the antenna jack to the card. The antenna jack is configured for receiving an external TV antenna or an external wireless network antenna. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120026681 | COLLAPSIBLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ADJUSTMENT METHOD THEREOF - A collapsible electronic device includes a first part, a second part, a hinge, a control unit, and a driving unit. The second part is hinged on the first part, and the control unit is configured to generate a first driving command when receiving a power-on signal for the collapsible electronic device and a second driving command when receiving a power-down signal for the collapsible electronic device, and the driving unit is configured to pivot the hinge to a first predetermined angle when receiving the first driving command and to a second predetermined angle when receiving the second driving command. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026682 | ATTACHABLE HOLDER FOR ITEMS - Provided herein is an item holder assembly that includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the assembly to an object such as a laptop computer, an item support or holder, and a member for connecting the attachment mechanism to the item holder or support. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120039038 | PORTABLE COMPUTER - A portable computer includes a main body casing including an upper plate and an opening formed on the upper plate; a cover pad which may be coupled to the upper plate and covers the opening, the cover pad having a plate surface and a rear surface; and a touch-pad coupled to the rear surface of the cover pad through the opening, thus protecting the touch-pad and enabling the touch-pad to sense a coordinate touched on the plate surface and generate a position data of a pointer. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120044636 | COMPACT FOLDED CONFIGURATION FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING - A memory unit for a computing device is described. The memory device can include a number of memory chips, such as flash nand chips, linked together via a flexible circuit connector. During installation of the memory device, portions of the flexible circuit connector can be bent or folded in different locations to allow an orientation of the memory chips to be changed relative to one another. In one embodiment, a memory device with a number of chips can be provided in a flat configuration and then can be folded to allow the chips to be installed in a stacked configuration. In another embodiment, the flexible circuit connector can be grounded to other conductive components to allow the flexible circuit connector to be used as part of a faraday cage surrounding the memory chips. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120044637 | FORMED PCB - Methods for forming PCBs that can be used in a portable computing device are described. The PCBs can be installed in the portable computing device in a bent configuration. In a particular embodiment, a contiguously formed PCB can be shaped with two large regions connected a thin connector portion. The thin connector portion can connect components one each of the two large regions and can be used in lieu of a flex connector. In one embodiment, the PCB can be formed from multiple layers including trace and substrate layers. The trace and substrate layer can be adjusted to affect the stiffness of the PCB in various regions, such as to allow the PCB to hold a bent configuration after a bending moment is applied. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120044638 | CASE FOR ENCLOSING AND REMAINING ATTACHED TO A TABLET-COMPUTING DEVICE - A case for enclosing and remaining attached to a tablet-computing device may include a rigid inner portion and an outer portion attached thereto. The case may be customized to accommodate a particular kind or type of tablet-computing device and may include an aperture aligned within the case to accommodate a feature of the inserted tablet-computing device. The case may be configured to elevate a tablet-computing device to an angled position relative to a planar position and/or maintain the tablet-computing device in the angled position. In some embodiments, the rigid inner portion may be removable from the case. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120069516 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - By forming a back wall in a holding member capable of holding a cable connector, an opening portion can be closed by the back wall in the case of producing a notebook computer not having a modular port. Therefore, one holding member can realize a notebook computer having a modular port and a notebook computer not having a modular port. This configuration makes it possible to eliminate the necessity to prepare a lid separately when the notebook computer does not have the modular port and to correspond to a plurality of specifications of communication interfaces with a reduced number of components. The reduction in the number of components reduces the cost of the notebook computer and the number of steps in assembling the notebook computer. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120092827 | SOLAR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A solar notebook computer includes a storage battery and at least one solar panel. The solar panel is connected electronically with said storage battery through a regulated constant current circuit unit, and, the regulated constant current circuit unit is inside of the host of the notebook computer or outside of the notebook computer. Said at least one solar panel is movably set on the casing of the notebook computer through a connecting equipment. The solution is simple, easy to carry, conductive to environmental protection and expands the functions of the notebook computer. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120106076 | SCREW LOCK ASSEMBLY FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a screw lock assembly for a portable computing device. According to one example embodiment, the portable computing device includes a housing and a removable panel configured to attach to a portion of the housing. A screw lock assembly is coupled to the housing and includes pinion gear configured to mate with a rotatable screw attached to the removable panel. Furthermore, the removable panel is releasably attached to the housing via mating of the rotatable screw and pinion gear. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120120597 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A notebook computer comprises a first machinery, a first latch, a second machinery, a slider, a second elastic element and a push element. The second machinery has one side pivotally connected to the first machinery, and the other side formed with at least one latching hole. The slider comprises a body, a second latch and a first elastic element. The body is slidably disposed in the second machinery along a first moving path. The second latch disposed on the body latches or unlatches the first latch disposed on the first machinery. The first elastic element has one end connected to the body, and the other end pressing the first latch. The second elastic element has one end connected to the slider, and the other end connected to the second machinery. The push element, slidably disposed in the second machinery along a second moving path, pushes the first elastic element. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120120598 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A notebook computer comprises a first machinery, a first latch, a second machinery, a slider, an elastic element and a push element. The first latch is disposed on an edge of the first machinery. The second machinery has one side pivotally connected to the first machinery, and the other side formed with at least one latching hole. When the computer is closed, the first latch is inserted into the latching hole. The slider includes a body and a second latch. The body is slidably disposed in the second machinery along a first moving path. The second latch, disposed on the body, suits to latch or unlatch the first latch. The elastic element has one end connected to the slider, and the other end connected to the second machinery. The push element, slidably disposed in the second machinery along a second moving path, suits to push the body. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120134109 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing including a transparent portion, a printed circuit board contained in the housing, a light source provided on the printed circuit board, a first member, a second member, and a reinforcing plate. The first member includes a first opening portion configured to allow light emitted from the light source to the transparent portion to pass therethrough, and a duct-shaped first main body defining the periphery of the first opening portion. The second member includes a second opening portion configured to allow light emitted from the light source to the transparent portion to pass therethrough, and a duct-shaped second main body defining the periphery of the second opening portion, and brought into contact with the first member so that the first opening portion communicates with the second opening portion. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120140409 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing and a stylus holder accommodated in the housing. The stylus holder includes a holding portion that is supported in the housing and configured to ejectably hold a stylus for handwriting input and a reinforcing wall that is provided to the holding portion and configured to reinforce the housing from the inside of the housing. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120140410 | MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mobile electronic device includes a first body, a pivot mechanism and a second body. The pivot mechanism includes a rotating element and a supporting element. The rotating element is connected between the first body and the second body to facilitate rotating the second body relatively to the first body. The rotating element includes a guiding trench connected to the second body, and the second body is suitable for sliding relatively to the first body. The supporting element is pivoted to the rotating element or the second body. When the second body slides to drive the rotating element to a rotating position, the rotating element is rotated relatively to the first body to drive the second body for tilting from the first body, and the supporting element is suitable of rotating relatively to the rotating element or the second body to provide a supporting force to the second body. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120147555 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A notebook computer includes a keyboard circuit, a USB circuit, a switching circuit, a reset circuit, and a lock button. The reset circuit is connected to ground by the lock button, thereby forming a first loop. The loop is switchable between an on-state and an off-state by the lock button. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120155019 | BATTERY DISCONNECT SCHEME FOR A PORTABLE DATA TERMINAL - A portable data terminal includes a housing; a controller operating software and supported by the housing; a battery well formed in the housing; a male connector disposed in the battery well comprised of a plurality of male contacts; a battery pack for seating in the battery well having a female connector comprised of a plurality of female contacts for electrically mating with corresponding male contacts to electrically connect the battery pack with the male connector when the battery pack is seated in the battery well, such that when the battery pack is unseated from the battery well and disconnected from the male connector, a signal male contact is electrically unmated from it's corresponding signal female contact to initiate a shut down procedure before other male contacts are electrically unmated from their corresponding female contacts, such that the other male/female contact pairs continue to provide power to the portable data terminal until shut down of the portable data terminal. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120155020 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED THERMAL RADIATION FOR A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE AND CASE - Embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a thermally radiating mobile computing device and case. An apparatus may comprise, for example, a thermally radiating case for a mobile computing device having a first portion arranged to receive the mobile computing device, a thermally conductive coupling arranged to removably couple the case to one or more internal heat generating components of the mobile computing device, and a second portion thermally coupled to the first portion and the thermally conductive coupling, the second portion comprising one or more thermally conductive materials arranged to radiate thermal energy away from the one or more heat generating components. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120162908 | COMPUTER SYSTEM - A computer system includes a notebook computer host, a supporting bracket, and a tablet personal computer (PC). The notebook computer host includes a motherboard. A receiving recess is formed in the supporting bracket. A connector is mounted on the receiving recess and connected to the motherboard of the notebook computer host. The tablet PC is detachably received in the receiving recess. A connection interface is mounted on the tablet personal computer. When the tablet PC is received in the receiving recess, the connection interface is connected to the connector, the tablet PC is powered on after powering on the notebook computer host. When the tablet PC enters a first operating system, the tablet PC functions as a display and a hard disk drive connected to the notebook computer host to communicate with the motherboard of the notebook computer host. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120176746 | Portable Terminal and Control Method Thereof, Portable Device and Control Method Thereof - A portable terminal is provided, which comprises: a master device and a slave device, the master device includes a master detection unit, a master notification unit and a master control unit, and the slave device includes a slave detection unit, a slave notification unit and a slave control unit; the master detection unit and the slave detection unit are used to detect whether the second interface of the slave device is connected to the first interface of the master device, respectively; when the second interface is connected to the first interface, the master notification unit is used to transmit a first notification instruction to the master device, the slave notification unit is used to transmit the first notification instruction to the slave device; and the master control unit and the slave control unit are used to control the first hardware system and the second hardware system to compose a third hardware system, respectively, after the master device and the slave device connect with each other according to the first notification instruction, and the first OS and/or the second OS run(s) on the third hardware system. The master device and the slave device of the portable terminal in the present application may compose a hybrid system architecture to cooperate or separate as two different device to operate individually. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120194997 | COMPONENT ASSEMBLY - A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms, such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing with a cavity having a substantially flat bottom wall. A battery assembly and main logic board can be mounted directly to the substantially flat bottom wall with a plurality of additional components arranged around a peripheral edge of the battery assembly and main logic board. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120200998 | MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE WITH MOVEABLE HOUSING SEGMENTS - A slider assembly for a computing device to interconnect at least two housing segments is disclosed. The first housing segment provides a first base plate and the second housing segment provides a second base plate. The slider assembly interconnects the two housing segments so that the segments may move about each other between a contracted and extended position. The slider assembly includes a rail that is provided with the first base plate and that engages a structure that is provided with the second base plate. The rail is enabled to move between one of the contracted or extended position. The slider assembly also includes a ground spring to maintain contact between the second base plate the rail. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120200999 | MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE WITH MOVEABLE HOUSING SEGMENTS - An extension slider assembly for a computing device to interconnect at least two housing segments. The extension slider assembly includes (i) a first moving structure that is engaged to move relative to one of the at least two housing segments in order to provide freedom for the at least two housing segments to move between one of the closed or open position and an intermediate position; and (ii) a second moving structure that is engaged to move relative to the first moving structure in order to provide freedom for the at least two housing segments to move between the intermediate position and the other of the open or closed position. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120212903 | PORTABLE COMPUTER SPEAKER GRILL STRUCTURES - Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include speaker grill structures. A speaker grill structure may be formed by creating an array of small holes (perforations) in a portable computer housing structure such as a planar housing wall. A speaker may be mounted adjacent to the array of holes. The planar housing wall may be formed in a block of milled aluminum and may have a thickness of less than 1 mm. The speaker holes may have with small diameters without overly attenuating sound from a speaker. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120224323 | TABLET PC SUPPLEMENTARY DEVICE - A tablet PC supplementary device includes a base frame unit having multiple locating grooves spaced on a flat base panel thereof, and a holder frame unit, which includes a flat holder panel defining therein an accommodation open chamber for accommodating a tablet PC, a retractable connecting device pivotally connecting the flat holder panel to the base frame unit and pivotally and rotatably connecting the flat holder panel to the connecting device for enabling the flat holder panel to be adjusted horizontally and vertically to hold the loaded tablet PC in any desired tilted operating position or to protect the loaded tablet PC in a well-protected position convenient for carrying and storage. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120236496 | TECHNOLOGY CART - A lower housing portion and an upper housing portion define an internal technology box that holds a lap top computer such that the base of the laptop is securely held in the technology box while the screen extends above the work surface. The technology box is located remotely from the work surface/keyboard stack. The upper housing may be moved from a closed use position to a partially open, forward position allowing a user to access the power button of laptop and to a fully open position where the laptop may be removed. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120250249 | BATTERY - A battery is installed in a notebook computer to power the notebook computer. The battery includes a casing defining a USB port and a power source interface, and a cell assembly received in the casing. The USB port is electrically connected to the cell assembly to charge an electronic device. The power interface connected to a power source is electrically connected to the cell assembly to charge the cell assembly. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120250250 | ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR BONDING METAL TO PLASTIC - Techniques for combining a polymer layer and a metal layer to form a multi-layer structure are disclosed. In one embodiment, an intermediate layer having pores, openings or voids is secured to the metal layer, and then the polymer layer is molded to the intermediate layer, whereby the pores, openings or voids in the surface of the intermediate layer serve to facilitate securing of the polymer layer to the metal layer. The multi-layer structure is suitable for use in as a portion of a housing for an electronic device, such as a portable electronic device. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120250251 | PRESS BUTTON AND PORTABLE COMPUTER USING THE SAME - A flat press button is provided. The press button includes a base plate, a link member, and a cap. The link member is disposed on the base plate. The cap, having an embossed strip and a flange, pivots at the link member, wherein the embossed strip and the flange are formed at the opposing sites of the cap, and the embossed strip and the flange are operated in a pivotal swinging manner around a pivot axis to abut the base plate alternatively. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120257349 | BATTERY PACK HAVING IMPROVED STRENGTH - Disclosed herein is a battery pack including a battery cell array including two or more battery cells, each of which has an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure disposed in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, arranged in a lateral direction, a protection circuit module (PCM) connected to an upper end of the battery cell array to control an operation of the battery pack, a pack case in which the battery cell array and the protection circuit module are disposed, and a plate-shaped reinforcing member mounted between the pack case and the battery cell array to increase mechanical strength of the pack case. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120257350 | BATTERY EJECTION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTER - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a battery ejection system for a portable computer. According to one embodiment, the system includes at least one foot pad formed on an underside of the portable computer and a battery unit configured to releasably attach to the portable computer. Furthermore, the foot pad is configured to release the battery unit from the portable computer. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120268891 | Case for a tablet-type electronic device, in particular a tablet computer - A case for a tablet-type electronic device, in particular a tablet computer, comprises a casing shaped so as to at least partially cover a rear surface of the device and equipped with fastener members for fastening it to the device; the casing is equipped with a magnetic coupler element, acting from a rear surface of the casing and able to cooperate with a corresponding fastener element carried by a protective cover for the screen of the device, so as to magnetically fasten the cover to the casing on the rear of the device. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120275110 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER POWER SUPPLY - A notebook computer includes a main body, a battery, and a power adaptor. The main body defines a mounting slot and includes a connector exposed in the mounting slot. Either the battery or the power adaptor may be mounted in the mounting slot. The battery defines a socket for electrical engagement with the connector of the main body. The power adaptor also defines a socket to engage with the connector, and a power source interface connected to an alternating power source. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120281356 | CASES FOR TABLET COMPUTERS AND METHODS - Cases for tablet computers and methods are disclosed. An embodiment of one such case has an interface configured to allow the tablet computer to communicate with a removable storage device using a communication protocol not supported by the tablet computer, where the case is configured to contain at least a portion of the tablet computer therein | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120300394 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR TABLET COMPUTER - A protective tablet computer case for the burgeoning tablet computer market. The protective case has a cradle and a shock absorbing perimeter bumper. The cradle includes a base, a shallow side wall, and an inwardly projecting flexible lip. They form a cavity of a size to hold a tablet computer. The perimeter bumper includes graspable handles. In one form of the invention, the protective case is generally rectangular in shape with one graspable handle per side. The entire protective case may be injection molded from soft EVA foam. Air gaps may be added between the graspable handles and the cradle. The invention is lightweight, flexible, yet strong and can be readily adapted for school, office, home, laboratory, or construction environments. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120300395 | TABLE PC BRACKET - The present invention relates to a support bracket for tablet personal computer (tablet PC), including a support board and a support footing. The support board consists of a backboard, a prop-up member and a plurality of engaging members to support the back of tablet PC. Each engaging member contains a neck and a head. The support footing contains a first supporting plate and a second supporting plate, which form a bend and each having an engaging hole. Each engaging hole has a big hole that enables the head of any aforementioned engaging member to pass through and a small hole that could engage the corresponding neck. When any one of the aforementioned engaging holes engages any one of the aforementioned engaging members through its small hole, while the supporting plate of the other engaging hole is not pressed close to the prop-up member, the tablet PC bracket could be braced on a desktop/ground surface through the supporting plate not pressed close to the prop-up member and the prop-up member. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120300396 | BATTERY PACK OF HIGH CAPACITY - Disclosed herein is a battery pack including a battery cell array including three or fewer battery cells, each of which has an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure disposed in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, arranged in the lateral direction, the battery cells having a current capacity of 3 amperes (Ah) or more and being electrically connected in series to each other, a protection circuit module (PCM) connected to the upper end of the battery cell array to control the operation of the battery pack, the protection circuit module including a protection circuit, from which a function to adjust voltage unbalance between the battery cells is removed, and a pack case in which the battery cell array and the protection circuit module are disposed. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130010424 | COMPUTER HINGE WITH HOLLOW AND PARTIALLY ANNULAR CLUTCH - A hinge assembly having a hollow and partially annular clutch is arranged to pivotally couple a portable computer base portion to a portable computer lid portion. The hinge assembly includes at least an elongated, hollow and partially open cylindrical portion that includes a partially annular outer region and a central bore region, the central bore region suitably arranged to provide support for electrical conductors between the base and lid portions. The hinge assembly also includes a plurality of fastening components that couple the hollow clutch to the base portion and the lid portion of the portable computer, with at least one of the fastening regions being integrally formed with the hollow and partially open cylindrical portion such that space, size and part count are minimized. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130039007 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR LAPTOP COMPUTER - An exterior cover for a laptop computer having a display portion and a keyboard portion is disclosed. The exterior cover includes a first rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the display portion. The first rigid planar element includes a raised edge along a perimeter of the first rigid planar element, wherein the raised edge extends toward the display portion. The first rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs located on the raised edge, wherein each tab extends from the raised edge for gripping the display portion. The exterior cover further includes a second rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element includes a raised edge extending toward the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs for gripping the keyboard portion. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130063890 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a side wall, an interface component, a partition wall, and a protrusion. The side wall is formed on one of the bottom wall and the top wall of a housing to spatially separate the inside of the housing from the outside. The side wall includes a through opening. The interface component faces the through opening in the housing. The partition wall is formed on the one of the bottom wall and the top wall and coupled perpendicularly to the side wall. The partition wall spatially separates the inside of the housing and a component retainer formed as a cutout or a recess of the housing. The protrusion is formed on the one of the bottom wall and the top wall to be spaced apart from the partition wall. The interface component is held between the partition wall and the protrusion. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130077234 | INTERNAL CONNECTION RETENTION COMPONENTS FOR COMPUTING DEVICES - A computing device includes a Mini DisplayPort or other standardized plug and port connection that is fully internalized within the full device housing. The port can be affixed or coupled to a printed circuit board, with a display cable having a mating plug that is plugged into the port. To prevent the inadvertent uncoupling of the plug from the port, one or more clips, clamps, fixtures, or other cable retention components can hold the cable and/or plug in place at or near where the plug inserts into the Mini DisplayPort or other standardized communication port. Added stability to the cable can also be provided at or near such location. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130094142 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND MAGNETIC LATCHING MECHANISM THEREFORE - A magnetic latch for a display of a laptop computer uses magnetic attraction to maintain the display closed and uses magnetic repelling forces to pop-up the display when opened. The latch includes one or more magnetic elements in the body of the laptop and at least one magnetic element in the display. When the display is closed, the magnet element in the display is positioned adjacent the magnet element in the body having an opposite polarity so that the magnet elements are attracted to one another. To pop-up the display, the user moves the magnetic element in the display so that it meets the magnetic pole in the body having the same polarity. When these meet, the repelling force between them causes the display to open slightly so that a user can then readily open the display. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130100607 | HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE - A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing including a plurality of steps. The plurality of mounting steps is formed by at least removing a preselected amount of housing material at predetermined locations on the interior surface. At least some of the mounting steps are used to mount at least some of the plurality of internal operating components to the housing. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130120933 | MOBILE COMPUTER DEVICE - The present invention discloses a mobile computer device, including a tablet personal computer or a laptop computer. In terms of the visual sense when using the computer, the present invention not only meets the requirement of ergonomics but enhances the heat dissipation effect of the computer. In particular, a tablet personal computer can be put upright on a desktop to facilitate reading by a consumer. The structures of the present invention are simple and easy to be implemented; the implementation can be accomplished in five seconds by fingers of both hands. Therefore, the present invention is indeed a novel creation that breaks through the conventional technology and is practical. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130163195 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMING OPERATIONS ON DATA UTILIZING A COMPUTATION MODULE - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for performing operations on data utilizing a computation module. In use, input data is received at a computation module, utilizing a chassis removably coupled to the computation module. Additionally, one or more operations are performed on the data, utilizing the computation module. Further, output data is provided from the computation module, utilizing the chassis. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130163196 | EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes: a housing, a processor provided in the housing, a rechargeable power pack provided in the housing in communication with the processor, apertures extending through the housing, insulating portions of the housing being provided between the apertures, a location of the apertures being selected to map out a graphical element, electrical contacts in communication with the battery for charging the battery, the electrical contacts being sized to be received in the apertures and wherein the insulating portions are provided for insulating the electrical contacts from one another. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130176681 | PORTABLE TERMINAL WITH SUPPORT PLATE - A portable terminal includes: a body having a display device provided on the front face thereof; a support plate pivotably installed on the rear face of the body, a receiving recess formed on the rear face of the body adapted to receive the support plate; and wherein the support plate can pivot from the position of being received in the receiving recess, to articulate to a position protruding from the rear face of the body. By being provided with the support plate capable of cradling the body slantingly, the portable terminal makes it needless to carry a separate cover or case for providing a cradle function, which can contribute to maintaining the miniaturized and slimmed appearance of the terminal that is easy to carry. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130188312 | HOUSING FOR ENCASING AN OBJECT HAVING A HEADPHONE PORT - This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130201625 | FLAT CABLE ARRANGING STRUCTURE AND SLIDER ELECTRONIC APPARATUS THEREWITH - A flat cable arranging structure and a slider electronic apparatus therewith are disclosed. The slider electronic apparatus includes two casings movably connected to each other, a flat cable connected to the two casings respectively, and a flat cable arranging structure. The flat cable arranging structure is disposed in one of the two casings and includes a movement-guiding structure, a pushing-against part, and a forcing mechanism. The movement-guiding structure is fixedly disposed. The pushing-against part is disposed to be connected to the movement-guiding structure and is capable of being confined by the movement-guiding structure to move in a specific direction. The flat cable partially winds the pushing-against part. The forcing mechanism is disposed to at least contact the pushing-against part to keep the flat cable in a tensile stretch state. Thereby, the flat cable can be stretched all the time so as not to intertwine together. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130223005 | Mechanically Attached Folding Cover - A mobile electronic device has a first part of a male/female coupling. A cover sized to cover at least one face of the mobile electronic device has a second part of the male/female coupling. The second part of the male/female coupling mates with the first part of the male/female coupling of the mobile electronic device and cooperates with the first part to attach the cover to the mobile electronic device. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130242505 | Portable Computing Device with Cover Providing Access and Control of Applications - A protective cover is utilized with a portable computing device, where the portable computing device includes a front surface that includes a display. The protective cover includes a sheet including a front surface and a rear surface, where the sheet has a suitable dimension to cover at least the display of the computing device when the protective cover is connected with the computing device. The sheet further includes a cut-out section that facilitates viewing of a reduced area of the display when the protective cover is connected with the computing device. The protective cover further includes at least one electrically conductive contact member located on the rear surface and configured to engage with at least one contact member of the computing device when the protective cover is connected with the front surface of the computing device. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130250509 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes: a printed circuit board; a casing including an upper case that covers the printed circuit board from an upper face side and a lower case that covers the printed circuit board from a lower face side, the casing housing the printed circuit board; a keyboard interposed between the printed circuit board and the upper case; an expansion unit interposed between the keyboard and the lower case; and a support member including a lattice portion that is interposed between the keyboard and the printed circuit board and that supports the keyboard with respect to the printed circuit board, with a portion of the lattice portion formed with an expansion unit housing opening that the expansion unit is disposed in. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130258586 | PROTECTIVE APPARATUS FOR TABLET ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The invention relates to a portable apparatus for storing and selectively positioning a portable electronic device in one of a plurality of viewing or operational positions. The apparatus has front and back covers and a connection member hingedly attached to each of the front and back covers. The front cover of the apparatus is preferably provided with bendable structures along first and second diagonals and a midline to provide a plurality of cover segments that can be arranged in different positions to form three-dimensional structures for supporting the device by folding or bending the front cover along the first and second diagonals and the midline. The back cover is adapted for removable interconnection with the electronic device. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130265715 | PORTABLE TERMINAL - A portable terminal including a body, a front deco positioned along a periphery of the body, a main battery cover positioned on a rear surface of the body to cover a battery, and a waterproofing cover interchangeable with the front deco and the main battery cover so that when substituted for the main battery cover and front deco all water intrusion paths on the portable terminal are sealed. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130286582 | ASSEMBLY OF A HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - This invention is directed to several mechanical features of an electronic device. The electronic device may include a spring for simultaneously grounding several components. The electronic device may include several interlocking fences for protecting electronic device components from RF radiation. The electronic device may include an antenna assembly that includes distinct components for functional and aesthetic purposes. The electronic device may include a window for permitting RF transmissions. The electronic device may include a metal frame for stiffening the electronic device. The electronic device may include a bezel used for aesthetic purposes and to support numerous electronic device components. The electronic device may include a flexible housing operative to elastically deform to assemble the electronic device. The electronic device may include an unsupported button. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130286583 | COIL TECHNIQUES - Techniques are disclosed involving coils. For example, energy may be transferred between transmitting and receiving coils. The transmitting coil may be in a first device, while the receiving coil may be in a second device. In embodiments, the transmitting coil may be shaped in a way as to direct a magnetic field toward a receiving device. Similarly, the receiving device may be shaped in a way that is directed towards the device having the transmitting coil. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130322013 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR A TABLET COMPUTER - Described is a protective case for a tablet computer providing a compartment for receiving and holding the tablet computer in a watertight environment. The protective case can further include a mounting adaptor attachable to a mounting apparatus for holding the protective case in a fixed or stationary position on a boat. The protective case allows the optimal use and protection of a tablet computer with its connections in many environments, including protecting the tablet computer from water damage on boats. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130322014 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH RECEIVING APPARATUS FOR PORTABLE DEVICE - An electronic device includes a chassis, a motherboard received in the chassis, a receiving portion installed in the chassis, a casing received in the receiving portion, and a printed circuit board (PCB) installed in the casing. Two openings are defined in two opposite ends of the receiving portion. One of the openings extends through an end wall of the chassis, and the other opening aligns with a connector mounted to the motherboard. The PCB includes a first connector connected to the connector of the motherboard, and a second connector connected to a connector of a portable device received in the casing. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130329359 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE WITH A HOUSING SECURED BY A MAGNETIC ELEMENT AND RELATED METHOD - Magnetic elements and attractors may be employed to secure a top case and a bottom case of a housing of a personal computing device. The magnetic elements may include a magnet that produces a magnetic field and a shunt. The shunt may direct the magnetic field through an opening to a pocket in which the magnet is received. Accordingly, flux leakage may be reduced and the bottom case may be secured to the top case. Magnetic elements and attractors may also be employed to secure a lid portion of the portable computing device to the housing thereof. These magnetic elements and attractors may be centered with respect to proximal and distal edges thereof. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130335916 | PORTABLE TERMINAL - A portable terminal has a main machine body and a cell, one of the main machine body and the cell is arranged a pushing button moving axially, and a compression spring is arranged between the pushing button and the one of the main machine body and the cell, the other has a clamp slot of which a notch extends axially, and the main machine body and the cell is clamped at the axial direction by the pushing button and the clamp slot. The portable terminal also comprises a lock cover connected with the pushing button, and a torsional spring is arranged between the lock cover and the pushing button, so that the lock cover and the pushing button can rotate along the spring-body axis of the torsional spring; when the torsional spring is reset, vertical distance between one end of the lock cover and the cell or the body arranged the compression spring is smaller than the distance that the pushing button inserts into the clamp slot. The lock cover in the present invention can achieve double-clamping at the axial direction for the cell and the main machine body. The pushing button can tightly lock the cell and the main machine body even if the portable terminal is dropped down or impacted. The cell can be taken from the main machine body only by adding certain torque to the torsional spring while in the assembling or disassembling operation, operation is simple and convenient. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140022726 | COMPUTER HOST WITH A ROTATABLE SOCKET MECHANISM - A host for a portable computer is disclosed. A main board is disposed in a casing. A socket mechanism is rotatably disposed in the casing, is electrically connected to the main board, and detachably connects to an electronic device. The electronic device protrudes to the exterior of the casing when the socket mechanism rotates to a first position. The electronic device is received in the casing when the socket mechanism rotates to a second position. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140029197 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device of the present invention includes a cover body which openably and closably covers the front surface of a flat-type device body, a support section which is capable of being stood up and laid down and mounted on the cover body, and a mount section which is bendably provided to the support section and mounted on the device body. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140036438 | COVER FOR A TABLET COMPUTING DEVICE HAVING RETAINING MECHANISMS - A computing device accessory is provided. The computing device accessory includes a first cover segment that has an inner surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface includes a recessed region to receive a base of a tablet computing device. The computing device accessory also includes a magnetic component provided with the first cover segment, where the magnetic component is positioned to actively retain the tablet computing device when the base of the tablet computing device is received in the recessed region. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140049909 | Information Processing Equipment - An information processing equipment is described. The equipment includes: a first shell being configured to contain an arithmetic unit, a second shell being configured to contain a display unit, a third shell being configured to contain an input unit, a first connect unit being configured to separately connect the second shell and the third shell; and a second connect unit being configured to separately connect the first shell with the third shell. When the first shell, the second shell and the third shell are separated from each other, the display unit wirelessly exchanges data with the arithmetic unit and the input unit wirelessly exchanges data with the arithmetic unit. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140055948 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND HOUSING - A housing for an electronic device includes a front frame, a back cover, and a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly includes a sliding member slidably connected to the back cover, a driving member movably connected to the back cover, a first connecting member formed on the front frame, and a second connecting member securely connected to the sliding member. The driving member is used to drive the sliding member to slide. The second connecting member is engageable with the first connecting member. The sliding member is slidable between a first position where the first connecting member is engaged with the second connecting member, thereby connecting the first frame to the back cover, and a second position where the first connecting member disengages from the second connecting member. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140063734 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - There is disclosed a mounting assembly for structurally mounting a peripheral device to a portable computer. The mounting assembly comprises a bracket arranged to be structurally secured to the portable computer and comprising a first coupling; and a second coupling which in use is attached to or part of the peripheral device. The first and second couplings are arranged to be releasably engaged to form a structural connection, such that in use the peripheral device can be structurally mounted to the portable computer. There is also disclosed a portable computing apparatus comprising a portable computer, a peripheral device and a mounting assembly; and a electronic entry control board for mobile telemetry monitoring apparatus comprising a portable computer, a wireless communication unit and a mounting assembly. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140085814 | Portable Computer Support - A support for a pad computer and the like includes a body support strap which may be placed around the neck or shoulders of a user, and a body propping unit that positions a computer outwardly from the torso of the user. The body support strap connects to the body propping member preferably at a location proximately aligned with the center of gravity of the combined mass of the computer and computer support when the body popping member is deployed in its stand-off position. In a preferred variant the body propping member is a U-shaped strut assembly with two arms joined by a bridge. The body support strap connects to the arms. The arms are hinged at the sides of the computer. The bridge may be swung from an in-use orientation spacing the computer outwardly from a user, to a parked position wherein the bridge lies adjacent to an opposite transverse edge of the computer in the plane of the computer. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140092552 | Protective Cover for Laptop Computer - An exterior cover for a laptop computer having a display portion and a keyboard portion is disclosed. The exterior cover includes a first rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the display portion. The first rigid planar element includes a raised edge along a perimeter of the first rigid planar element, wherein the raised edge extends toward the display portion. The first rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs located on the raised edge, wherein each tab extends from the raised edge for gripping the display portion. The exterior cover further includes a second rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element includes a raised edge extending toward the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs for gripping the keyboard portion. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140118929 | PORTABLE ELECTRICAL DEVICE - A portable electrical device includes a tablet PC, a bottom plate, a support arm and a pivot portion. The tablet PC includes a breach and a first magnetic inducing member arranged inside the breach. One end of the support arm is pivoted to the bottom plate, and the other end of the support arm is pivoted to the pivot portion, and the other end of the pivot portion is with a second magnetic inducing member. When the second magnetic inducing member is moved into the breach to magnetize the first magnetic inducing member, the tablet PC is securely coupled with the pivot portion so that the tablet PC can be rotated; on the contrary, when the second magnetic inducing member is removed from the breach, the tablet PC can be totally independent to the support arm and the bottom plate. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140139999 | PORTABLE COMPUTER WITH LATCH MECHANISM - A portable computer includes a cover and a case. The cover includes a locking member which includes a locking pole. The locking pole includes a head portion. The locking pole defines a pair of cutouts adjacent the head portion. The case includes a clipping piece. The clipping piece includes a clipping portion. The clipping portion includes a surrounding portion and a pair of restricting portions connected to opposite ends of the surrounding portion. The surrounding portion surrounds a receiving space. The head portion is inserted into the receiving space by elastically deforming the pair of restricting portions. The clipping piece maintains the head portion in the receiving space by the pair of restricting portions rebounding to be located in the pair of cutouts. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140168890 | Electronic Device Holder - A holder for an electronic device includes a head configured to removably receive and securely hold the electronic device. The head includes a first portion and a second portion that is slidably movable with respect to the first portion for adjustment to a size of the electronic device, wherein the first and second portions are biased toward each under a force of a spring. A damper is operatively positioned between the first portion and the second portion so as to dampen the movement of the second portion with respect to the first portion under the bias of the spring. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140185233 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In one embodiment an electronic device comprises at least one electronic component and a housing comprising a first section to be rotatable about a first hinge pin extending along a first axis extending proximate a first edge, a second section to be rotatable about a second hinge pin extending along a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis, and at least one connecting arm to be coupled to the first hinge pin and the second hinge pin. Other embodiments may be described. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140192481 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE - A case for an electronic device is provided. The case includes a battery, an interface to receive electrical current from an external power source, and a computer processor. The computer processor is configured to execute computer-readable instructions to receive a communication from the electronic device, limit the received electrical current to a current limit, and allocate the electrical current among the battery and the electronic device based on the received communication. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140192482 | SECURING DEVICE - A securing device for securing an electric device having a groove is disclosed. The securing device comprises a base and a buckle-hook module. The base covers a portion of the electric device and has a connecting part corresponding to the groove. An operating unit and a buckle-hook unit of the buckle-hook module are rotatably disposed in the connecting part. The operating unit has a first position and a second position. The buckle-hook unit has an insert part. A resetting unit of the buckle-hook module is disposed between the buckle-hook unit and the connecting part, so that the buckle-hook unit is rotated to and fro. When the operating unit is moved from the first position to the second position, the insert part inserts into the groove, for securing the electric device. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140204528 | PORTABLE COMPUTER - A portable computer includes a main body, a battery, a back shell, and a latch. The battery is attached to the main body. The battery defines a latching slot. The latch extends from an inner surface of the back shell. The latch is inserted into the latching slot of the battery, so that the back shell is mounted to the main body and covers the battery. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140204529 | SECURITY APPARATUS WITH A MODULAR SYSTEM FOR ACCESSORIES - A security apparatus for securing a portable device includes a housing having a first housing portion configured to partially surround a first portion of the portable device, and a second housing portion configured to partially surround a second portion of the portable device. The second housing portion is selectively secured to the first housing portion when the housing is engaged with the portable device. The security apparatus also includes an attachment device extending from the housing. The attachment device is configured to engage a locking head. The security apparatus further includes a modular accessory coupled to the housing. The modular accessory is connected to the housing when the first and second housing portions are secured together to surround the portable device. The modular accessory is only removable from the housing when the first and second housing portions are disconnected from the portable electronic device. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140211416 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND HINGE MODULE THEREOF - An electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a hinge module. The hinge module includes a first pivot component, a second pivot component and a sliding component. The first pivot component fixed on the first body has a positioning portion. The second pivot component is fixed on the second body. The first pivot component is pivoted to the second pivot component. The sliding component slidably disposed at the second pivot component has a positioning structure. When the positioning structure is on a moving path of the positioning portion and the first pivot component rotates and drives the positioning portion to arrive at the positioning structure, the positioning structure interferes with the positioning portion to position the first pivot component. When the first pivot component rotates reversely, the positioning portion pushes the sliding component and the positioning structure moves away from the moving path. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140211417 | HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE - A handheld computing device and handheld music player are disclosed. The handheld computing device includes a seamless enclosure formed from an extruded tube. The extruded tube includes open ends and internal rails which serve as a guide for slidably assembling an operational assembly through the open ends of the extruded tube, a reference surface for positioning the operational assembly relative to an access opening in the seamless enclosure, and a support structure for supporting the operational assembly during use. The handheld music player includes an elongated extruded tube extending along a longitudinal axis. The elongated extruded tube has a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end, and defines an internal lumen which is sized and dimensioned for slidable receipt of operational components of the handheld music player. The lumen includes rails for guiding the operational components to their desired position within the lumen. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140233180 | APPARATUS COMPRISING A PISTOL GRIP - A pistol-grip module includes a handle and a coupling member that is configured to couple, mechanically and electrically, to a battery compartment of an active frame. The active frame, which includes at least one electrically powered device, is intended to receive a data-capture device, such as a smart phone. In versions of the pistol-grip module that include a trigger, the trigger can be used to actuate the electrically powered device of the active frame. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140240923 | Electronic Device - An electronic device includes a first electronic unit having a top surface, a first pivot side and a receiving groove, a second electronic unit having a second pivot side pivoted to the first pivot side, an internal module movably received in the receiving groove, and first and second magnetic units respectively disposed on the second pivot side and the internal module. The second electronic unit is pivotable between covering and opening positions that covers and that is distant from the top surface, respectively. The second magnetic unit is magnetically attracted by the first magnetic unit to move one side of the internal module out of the receiving groove and toward the second pivot side when the second electronic unit is in the opening position. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140254091 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mobile computer includes: an operation casing | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140268555 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR HINGE ASSEMBLY - In one embodiment a locking mechanism for a hinge, comprises a housing defining a chamber which is to contain a magnetorheological (MR) fluid, a bias mechanism which disposed at a first end of the chamber, a piston disposed at a second end of the chamber, the piston to be coupled to a hinge rotatable about a first axis, wherein rotation of the hinge about the first axis translates the piston laterally in the housing on a first side of the chamber, and a magnet positioned proximate the housing to change the MR fluid from a first state in which the MR fluid exhibits a low viscosity to a second state in which the MR exhibits a high viscosity. Other embodiments may be described. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140268556 | DETACHABLE COMPUTING SYSTEM HAVING DUAL BATTERIES - A computing system may include a base portion to receive one or more first batteries, and a tablet portion having one or more electronic components and the tablet portion to receive one or more second batteries. The tablet portion may be configured to be coupled to and detached from the base portion. The computing system may also include circuitry to control a supply of voltage to one or more electronic components of the tablet portion from one or more first batteries at the base portion and from one or more second batteries at the tablet portion. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140268557 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND FRAME UNIT FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An information processing apparatus includes a body, a frame, and a hinge that allows the frame to be attached to a side face of the body in such a manner as to be rotatable and stoppable at any angle. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140268558 | ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPEDANCE CONTROLLED SIGNAL TRACES - An electrical assembly having controlled impedance signal traces and a portable electronic device comprising an electrical assembly having controlled impedance signal traces are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a portable electronic device, comprising an electrical assembly, comprising: a chassis made from a conductive material and forming a first ground plane; a first dielectric substrate layer overlaying the chassis; a first signal trace overlaying the first dielectric substrate layer; and a second dielectric layer overlaying the first signal trace. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140293534 | Hinge Mechanism for Rotatable Component Attachment - A hinge mechanism for rotatable component attachment is described. In at least some implementations, the hinge mechanism enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus, such as a computing device. For example, the hinge mechanism can be employed to rotatably attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated via the hinge mechanism to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. For example, the kickstand can be positioned to support the computing device in a typing orientation such that input can be provided via an associated input device. As another example, the kickstand can be positioned to enable viewing and/or interaction with the computing device, such as in a portrait viewing orientation. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140293535 | RELEASING MECHANISM FOR HOUSING OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing detachably latched to the first housing through a latching tab, and a releasing mechanism. The releasing mechanism includes a button, an elastic member, and a shaft. The button surrounds the shaft and is rotatably assembled to the first housing by the shaft. The elastic member is coiled around the shaft and elastically resists the button to apply an elastic force to enable the button resisting the first housing. When the button rotates about the shaft under a pressure overcoming the elastic force, the latching tab is pushed to release the latching tab and the second housing. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140293536 | TABLET COMPUTER HEATED CASE - A tablet computer heated case has a body with a cavity in which a tablet computer may be received and includes a window to allow the screen of the tablet computer to be seen and to allow input to the tablet computer. A heating element may be provided opposite the window for heating a back face of the tablet computer when the tablet computer is in the cavity. A method of operating a tablet computer in an environment in which it is normally too cold for the tablet computer to operate employs the heated case by activating the heating element to warm the tablet computer. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140293537 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - This application discloses an electronic device. The electronic device comprises a first body including an A surface and a B surface that are opposite to each other; a second body including a C surface and a D surface that are opposite to each other; and a connecting piece by means of which the first and the second bodies are connected and the first body is rotatable relative to the second body. A further rotation of the first body around the connecting piece is prevented by the second body when the first body is rotated relative to the second body, by means of the connecting piece, such that the electronic device is at a first posture that is a relative positional posture where value of an angle between the A surface and the D surface is a first angle value within the range of greater than 0° but less than or equal to 90°. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140313664 | FOLDING ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING STABILITY FUNCTION - A folding electronic with protection against an opened cover pulling it over backwards has a base which includes at least one ejecting structure. A stability plate is fixed on the ejecting structure. When the cover is opened relative to the base, the stability plate extends from the base to provide additional support for the folding electronic device. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140313665 | A Computing System Including A First And Second Housing And Polar Magnets - A first housing with a polar magnet on a first side. The first housing can include an opening on the first side. A second housing can include a sliding latch. An opposite polar magnet attached to the sliding latch. The polar magnet attracts the opposite polar magnet on the sliding latch to move the sliding latch to a latched position. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140328019 | FIXING DEVICE FOR FIXING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM THEREWITH - The present invention discloses a fixing device for fixing a portable electronic device. The fixing device includes a base and a plurality of fixing structures. A slot structure is formed on the base. The plurality of fixing structures is disposed on the base. The plurality of fixing structures is for fixing the portable electronic device on the base as an end of the portable electronic device is inserted into the slot structure. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140334096 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a cover, a base, and two resilient members located in the base. The cover is rotatably connected to the base and includes first magnetic members. The base includes second magnetic members. A magnetic force results between the first magnetic members and the second magnetic members. A critical angle is defined between the cover and the base. When an angle between the cover and the base is greater than the critical angle, the cover is rotated to be in an open position by the resilient members. When an angle between the cover and the base is less than the critical angle, the cover is rotated to be in a closed position by the magnetic force. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140334097 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING ELEMENTS MANAGED BY DIFFERENT STANDARDISED PROTOCOLS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THOSE ELEMENTS - The embodiments of this invention relate to an electronic device ( | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140340843 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a first body, a frame and a second body. The frame is pivoted with the first body and has a notch. The second body is pivoted with the frame and has a display surface. The frame is adapted to be rotated relatively to the first body, such that the second body is opened from or closed to the first body. The second body is adapted to rotate relatively to the frame to change the relative positions of the display surface and the first body. When a first portion of the second body is inlaid into the notch, a second portion of the second body is located out of the notch, such that the frame only partially surrounds the second body. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140347812 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device having a main body, an expanded element, a support element, and a latch device is disclosed. The main body has a first surface and a second surface, wherein the second surface has a first accommodating slot and a second accommodating slot. The expanded element detachably connects to the first accommodating slot and the expanded element has at least one expanded function. The support element is accommodated in the second accommodating slot and has a folded state and a support state. The latch device having a first latch element for engaging with the expanded element and a second latch element for engaging with the support element is movably connecting to the main body. When the latch device moves to a first position, the engagement with the expanded element is released. When the latch device moves to a second position, the engagement with the support element is released. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140347813 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE OPENED BY MAGNETIC FORCE - An electronic device opened by magnetic force includes a bottom cover, a top cover, at least one engaging module, a conductive logo, and at least one electromagnet. The top cover is capable of being opened and closed relative to the bottom cover. The top cover has a first engaging portion. The engaging module is disposed at the bottom cover and has a magnetic attraction portion, an elastic element and a second engaging portion. When the conductive logo is electrified, the electromagnet generates magnetism for attracting the magnetic attraction portion to drive the second engaging portion to be separated from the first engaging portion thus deforming the elastic element to allow the top cover to be opened. When the conductive logo is stopped from being electrified, the elastic element is restored to allow the second engaging portion to return to the original position. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140355207 | BATTERY REMOVAL APPARATUS - This application relates generally to battery removal apparatuses. For example, one battery removal apparatus disclosed herein comprises a pull tab configured to be disposed between a battery and a casing of a portable computing device. The pull tab is shaped such that at least one area of the battery and the casing are exposed to one another when the battery, the pull tab and the casing are compressed together. An adhesive layer is shaped to cover the at least one exposed area such that the battery adheres to the casing, and the pull tab is reinforced so as to prevent the pull tab from tearing when used to remove the battery from the portable computing device. Other battery removal apparatuses include a pull string battery removal apparatus as well as a battery removal apparatus that incorporates both a pull tab and one or more pull strings. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140368993 | USING SYNTHETIC SETAE ON MOBILE DEVICE HOUSING - Mobile computing device employing a synthetic setae member array to selectively secure the mobile computing device to extrinsic opposing surfaces by intermolecular forces. The synthetic setae member array is disposed on the exterior housing of the associated mobile computing device and reusable for adhering the device to various extrinsic opposing surfaces. The adhesion forces can be engaged when a user applies a pressure on the mobile device against an opposing surface. The mobile device can be removed from the opposing surface without damaging the opposing surface when subject to a life-off force. The extrinsic surfaces include hard surfaces commonly encountered in everyday life. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140368994 | WATERPROOF DOOR ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A waterproof door assembly of an electronic device having an opening with an annulus wall includes a fastening element formed on the electronic device, a waterproof door having a door panel pivotally coupled to the electronic device and a replaceable ring, and a switch flipping element. A bump and an engaging portion are extended from opposite sides of the door panel respectively. The replaceable ring is sheathed on the periphery of the bump; the switch flipping element slides on the door panel. The switch flipping element has a snapping portion and a fastening portion for performing a multi-stage position adjustment to latch the fastening portion to the corresponding fastening element. The bump is inserted into the opening, and the replaceable ring is clamped between the annulus wall and the bump to maintain high sealing performance and long service life of the waterproof door. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140368995 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a first module, a second module, a housing, and a plurality of fasteners. The first module is configured to be coupled to a first side of the main housing, and the second module is configured to be coupled to a second side of the main housing opposite the first side. The fasteners configured to secure the first module to the main housing and the second module to the main housing. One of the main housing or the first module defines a plurality of recesses, the other one of the main housing or the first module comprises a plurality of hooks configured to latch to a respective recesses. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140368996 | PIVOT MECHANISM OF FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A pivot mechanism rotatably coupes a cover to a base of a foldable electronic device. The pivot mechanism includes a connector, a first rotation assembly, and a second rotation assembly. The first rotation assembly is rotatably coupled to the base and fixedly attached to the connector. The second rotation assembly is fixedly coupled to the cover and rotatably coupled to the connector. The first rotation assembly rotates relative to the base and the second rotation assembly remains fixed relative to the connector as the cover is rotated open to a first angle,. The second rotation assembly rotates relative to the connector as the cover is rotated further to a second angle. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140376179 | Surface Content for a Support Component - A surface contact for a support component is described. The support component, for example, can serve as a “kickstand” that can be positioned to support the apparatus in a variety of orientations relative to an adjacent surface. A surface contact disposed on the support component can serve as an interface (e.g., a “foot”) for the support component on the adjacent surface. For instance, the surface contact can be formed from a slip-resistant material such that slippage of the support component on an adjacent surface is reduced or eliminated. In at least some embodiments, the surface contact is embedded with a material that responds to a magnetic field, e.g., a ferromagnetic material. The surface contact is attracted to magnets on an adjacent edge of the attached apparatus, thus stabilizing the support component in a closed position. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140376180 | HINGE AND FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS THEREWITH - A hinge includes a pivot, two connection members pivotally connected by the pivot, a first magnetic part connected to one of the connection members, a second magnetic part moveably disposed relative to the first magnetic part and kinetically connected to the other one of the connection members, and an adjustment part kinetically connected to the other connection member and urging against the adjustment part. The magnetic moment of the second magnetic part is opposite to that of the first magnetic part. When the two connection members rotate relatively, the other connection member drives the adjustment part and the second magnetic part to rotate relative to the first magnetic part, so as to produce a repulsive moment resisting the rotation and varies with the rotation. A foldable electronic apparatus has the hinge. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140376181 | Unlocking Method And Electronic Apparatus - An unlocking method and an electronic apparatus are described. The unlocking method is applied in an electronic apparatus that includes a first body, a second body, and a capacitance detecting unit wherein the first body and the second body are locked by a locking mechanism. The method includes detecting whether there is an unlocking operation from a first user based on the capacitance detecting unit; generating an unlocking instruction in response to the unlocking operation when the unlocking operation is detected; and executing the unlocking instruction to control the locking mechanism to release lock, so as to make the first body able to be separated from the second body. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140376182 | EXTERNAL STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - Provided is an external structure configured to be attached to or detached from an electronic device having a concave portion formed on a surface of a housing, and a connection connector provided in a position of the concave portion receding from the surface of the housing, the concave portion having a cross-sectional shape enabling locking of the external structure, the external structure including a first fitting unit configured to be fitted to the connection connector. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150009623 | TABLET HAVING A FLEXIBLE AND TRANSPARENT SENSING AREA - The present invention relates to a tablet having a flexible and transparent sensing area, comprising: an insulating transparent base material having a first loop antenna and a plurality of comb-shaped first line antennas; and a control substrate having, mounted thereon, a first multiplexer (MUX) for selecting one of the ends of the plurality of first line antennas, an amplifier for outputting a potential difference between an output of the first multiplexer and the first loop antenna, and an MCU (micro controller unit) for generating a first selection signal and, on the basis of the potential difference from the amplifier, sensing the position of an electronic pen from one line antenna. The first loop antenna formed on the transparent base material is combined with a first conductive pattern formed on the control substrate, thereby forming a closed loop. Each of the plurality of first line antennas is connected to each of a plurality of first extending patterns insulatively crossing the first conductive pattern on the control substrate. The plurality of first extending patterns are connected to an input of the first multiplexer. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150016057 | FOOT CUSHION MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - A foot cushion mechanism with lifting function is disclosed. The foot cushion mechanism includes a foot cushion member, a holding base and at least one shape memory material member. The foot cushion member is installed on a housing and abuts against a supporting surface. The holding base and the foot cushion member are respectively installed on opposite sides of the housing. The at least one shape memory material member selectively connects the housing and the holding base or connects the holding base and the foot cushion member. The at least one shape memory material member deforms when being heated due to a shape memory effect, and the housing is driven by the shape memory effect to move away from the foot cushion member such that a distance between the housing and the supporting surface is increased. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150036289 | Method for Eliminating Tilting of Laptop Devices - A base support structure eliminates tilting of laptops and similar user devices. The base support structure comprises at least one back foot and at least one front foot that is constructed using a first material bonded to a second material. The first material has at least one cavity and is designed to provide a contact mechanism designed to withstand an impact of a touch screen interaction force and/or a radial force when opening or accessing the display. The contact mechanism secures the laptop to a solid surface on which the laptop is placed with at least a first amount of force. The front foot/feet and the back foot/feet are attached to a base housing of a base segment of the laptop and separated by a relative spacing pre-determined to enable enhanced stability of the laptop. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150043162 | CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT CASING - An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield for reducing the electromagnetic interference and substantially uniformly distribute heat is disclosed. The EMI shield comprises a first layer configured to shield EMI and a second layer configured to dissipate heat. The EMI shield further comprises an interface. Some embodiments also provide methods for shielding EMI and uniformly dissipate heat of an electronic component. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150043163 | Mobile Device Cover with Detachable EMF Blocker - An EMF blocker having a blocking shield made of a material to sufficiently block EMF radiation emitted from electronic devices. The EMF blocker has necessary coupling mechanism to detachably couple to the electronic device so that an ideal relative positioning between the electronic device and the EMF blocker is ensured. The EMF blocker also has necessary coupling mechanism to couple to a user of the electronic device to the EMF blocker. The EMF blocker can be in the form of a bib, an apron, a blanket, an article of clothing, a panel. The electronic device can be any mobile electronic device, laptop computer, or even a desktop computer. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150049433 | Electronic Device With Injection Molded Display Trim - An electronic device may be provided with a display. The electronic device may include a housing. A display trim may be formed from injection molded plastic that is molded directly onto the housing. The molded plastic trim may form a rectangular ring around the periphery of the housing. The housing may have angled or curved interior surfaces that are covered by the molded plastic trim. Computer-controlled positioners may be used to center the housing within an injection molding tool. Independently controlled positioners may also be used in capturing the housing between the lower die and the upper die in the injection molding tool. The injection molding tool may inject thermoplastic elastomer material into a channel in the upper die to form the plastic display trim. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150055291 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device including a first body, a second body, and a linking-up member is provided. The second body connected to the first body is capable of being opened and closed relative to the first body. The second body has a first and second restriction member. The linking-up member is assembled to the first body. Two opposite ends of the linking-up member is coupled to the first restriction member and the second restriction member respectively, where the first restriction member provides a first stroke and the second restriction member provides a second stroke to the linking-up member. One of the first stroke and the second stroke is a linear path and another one is a curved path. When the first body is expanded relative to the second body, the liking-up member combines the first stroke and the second stroke to drive the second body rotating relative to the first body. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150055292 | COVER INCLUDING GLASS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An electronic device with a cover including glass is provided. The electronic device includes a housing having at least one coupling recess which is formed on the edge of the housing, a cover body configured to cover one surface of the housing, a coupling member coupled to the cover body configured to make the cover body detachable from/attachable to the at least one coupling recess, and a glass member attached to one surface of the cover body. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150062807 | COMPUTING DEVICE COVER - Techniques for modifying forming a top cover and bottom cover of a computing device are described herein. The techniques include a method including forming a bottom cover of a computing device having protrusions, and forming a top cover of the computing device having recesses, the top cover recesses to receive the bottom cover protrusions. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150062808 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - An information processing device includes a first case, a second case over which the first case is placeable, and a connector including a first rotation part and a second rotation part and configured to couple the first case on the second case, the first rotation part allowing the first case to be rotated about a first axis, the second rotation part allowing the first case to be rotated about a second axis, the second axis being displaced from a central position of the first case in an axial direction of the first axis, wherein when front and back surfaces of the first case are reversed and the first case is placed over the second case, at least part of the first case projects from the second case toward an outer side. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150070838 | BUMPER FOR A COMPUTING DEVICE AND RELATED ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - Bumpers for electronic devices are provided. The bumpers may be formed from a polymer coupled to a housing via a primer. The primer may include a first functional group configured to form a chemical bond with the housing a second functional group configured to form a bond with the polymer. Accordingly, externally-mounted bumpers that do not impinge upon internal space within a housing may be provided. However, the bumpers may be employed for various other purposes. Related portable electronic devices, assemblies, and methods are also provided. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150085443 | MOBILE TERMINAL DEVICE AND A CHASSIS - A mobile terminal device that includes a frame that supports a structure of the mobile terminal, a button that fits with a hole in the frame, a gasket that contacts with the button, a first area of which contacting with the button being configured to move when the button is pushed, and a second area of which being fixed to the frame by an adhesive, processing circuitry, and a switch that contacts with the gasket, and moves and applies current to the processing circuitry when the gasket moves in response to the button being pushed. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150092345 | BUTTON RETENTION, ASSEMBLY, AND WATER SEALING - A sealed physical button for use with a portable electronic device that effectively presents ingress of liquids. Embodiments include a button cap having flange portions that interlock with complementary flanges from a button retainer. The button cap may also include a downward oriented central post, proportioned and oriented to interface with the top surface of a button attached to a bracket. The button retainer may include an aperture sized and positioned to receive the central post of the button cap. The button retainer may rest on a shelf within the electronic device housing such that the shelf interposes the bracket and the retainer to form a rigid seal. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150092346 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT AND A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT - A support that is selectively adjustable to a plurality of configurations that enable a variety of viewing/user orientations of a mobile device. The mobile device includes a display, a back panel, a support positioned at the back panel, and adjustment members pivotally connected to respective outer ends of the support and mounted at the back panel to facilitate linear, reciprocating movement along an axis so as to change the relative orientation of the support relative to the back panel. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150098181 | CARRYING STRUCTURE FOR CARRYING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a carrying structure for carrying electronic device. The carrying structure comprises a carrying base, a start-up member, a linkage module, a latch member, a first buckle member, and a releasing member. When an electronic device is disposed to the carrying base, the electronic device drives the start-up member, which drives the latch member via the linkage module so that the latch member can fix the electronic device to the carrying base. To disassemble the electronic device from the carrying base, press the releasing member, which pushes the first buckle member and makes the latch member depart from the first buckle member and restore to the original position. Consequently, the start-up member and the linkage module can restore to the original positions. Thereby, the effects of rapid assembling and disassembling can be achieved. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150098182 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, COMBINING DEVICE, AND DETACHING METHOD - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first part, a second part, a third part, and a combining portion. The second part is connected with the first part and configured to move between a first position and a second position. The combining portion is configured to combine the third part with the second part when the second part is positioned within a combining interval defined within an interval between the first position and the second position, and to separate the third part from the second part when the second part is position at a third position defined at the second position or defined at a position between the combining interval and the second position. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150098183 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE WITH A HOUSING SECURED BY A MAGNETIC ELEMENT AND RELATED METHOD - Magnetic elements and attractors may be employed to secure a top case and a bottom case of a housing of a personal computing device. The magnetic elements may include a magnet that produces a magnetic field and a shunt. The shunt may direct the magnetic field through an opening to a pocket in which the magnet is received. Accordingly, flux leakage may be reduced and the bottom case may be secured to the top case. Magnetic elements and attractors may also be employed to secure a lid portion of the portable computing device to the housing thereof. These magnetic elements and attractors may be centered with respect to proximal and distal edges thereof | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150103487 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCORPORATING POST-CONSUMABLE MATERIAL IN LAYERED COMPOSITE - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for forming a layered composite structural member may include reducing post-consumable material in size into smaller particles, forming the smaller particles into a core layer of material, and coupling the core layer of material to at least one layer of laminate material. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150116931 | Mobile Computing Device with a Combined Housing and Connector Port - Mobile computing devices that include an exterior housing and a port. The housing is configured to form a guide portion of the port. More particularly, the port includes a cavity formed in the housing. The cavity includes interior walls that extend inward from an exterior wall of the housing. The port further includes a connector that is positioned in the cavity. The connector is positioned such that the walls of the cavity form the guide of the connector. The port is further constructed to prevent the ingress of water and/or debris into an interior of the housing. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150116932 | COMPUTER DEVICE - A computer device includes a main casing, a computer body disposed in the main casing, a linkage mechanism including first and second sheets and a first shape-memory alloy, and a movable casing pivoted to the main casing. The main casing is for engaging with the movable casing to position the movable casing at an open position exposed from the main casing. A driving end of the first sheet is movably inserted into a slot of the movable casing. The second sheet is disposed on a recess structure of the main casing and pivoted to the first sheet. The first shape-memory alloy is pivoted to one of the second sheet and the recess structure and the driving end for moving the driving end along the slot when being heated to shorten or elongate to push the movable casing from a closed position contained in the recess structure to the open position. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150116933 | CASE INCLUDING METAL FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A case including metal for an electronic device and an electronic device having the same are provided. The electronic device includes a case comprising an injection-molded part including a plurality of holes, and a metal part formed under the injection-molded part, and the metal part being partially exposed through the plurality of holes. The metal part is divided into a plurality of parts via a cut portion formed in a portion of the metal part not exposed through the plurality of holes, and at least one of the plurality of the divided metal parts is utilized as a component element related to a specific function of the electronic device. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150124400 | Portable Electronic Apparatus - A portable electronic apparatus includes a base, two linkage assemblies disposed on two sides of the base, and a first component and a second component pivoted respectively on the base. Each linkage assembly includes a lever and a dual axis rotating module combined between a first end and a second end of the lever, and each dual axis rotating module disposes on the side of the base. The lever rotates along the side of the base and along a first plane being substantially perpendicular to the side relative to the base by the dual axis rotating module. During the first component rotates relative to the base from an open state to a close state, the first end of each lever is pushed to rotate along the first plane, and the second component is clipped by the second end of each lever. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150124401 | CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PORT HAVING BULK AMORPHOUS ALLOY CORE AND A DUCTILE CLADDING - Disclosed herein are consumer electronics housings made from bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy materials having a ductile coating applied to all or a portion of the bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy. Also disclosed are methods of making consumer electronic housings from bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy materials such that at least a portion of the bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy housing is coated with a ductile cladding material. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150124402 | MAGNETIC FIELD SHIELDING SHEET FOR DIGITIZER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE USING THE SAME - A magnetic field shielding sheet includes: at least one layer thin magnetic sheet made of a Fe-based amorphous alloy and flake-treated so as to be separated into a plurality of fine pieces; a protective film that is adhered on one surface of the thin magnetic sheet via a first adhesive layer provided on one side of the protective film; and a double-sided tape that is adhered on the other surface of the thin magnetic sheet via a second adhesive layer provided on one side of the double-sided adhesive tape, wherein the thin magnetic sheet is obtained by heat treating an amorphous ribbon sheet made of the Fe-based amorphous alloy at a temperature of 300° C. to 480° C. A method of manufacturing the magnetic field shielding sheet, and a portable terminal device using the magnetic field shielding sheet are disclosed. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150131226 | VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT TABLET UNIT AND CRADLE - A vehicle entertainment system includes a tablet unit and a cradle. The tablet unit includes a display and a touch screen input device disposed on a front surface, a first electrical connection, a first mounting mechanism, and a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is configured to receive media data from a wireless network and the touch screen input device is configured to receive input from a user. The cradle is disposed in a headrest in a vehicle and includes a second electrical connection and a second mounting mechanism. The tablet unit is electrically connected to the cradle via the first and second electrical connections, and is physically coupled to the cradle via the first and second mounting mechanisms upon mounting the tablet unit to the cradle. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150138726 | ELASTOMERIC MEMBER AND A METHOD FOR ARRANGING COMPONENTS - An elastomeric member ( | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150146369 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND EXPANDING PLATFORM THEREOF - An expanding platform for a portable electronic apparatus is disclosed. The expanding platform includes a base, a moving element, an elastic element and a magnetic element. The moving element and the magnetic element are respectively and movably combined with the base. When the moving element is at an initial position, the moving element limits the movement of the magnetic element by a blocking portion. When the moving element moves to an unlocking position with respect to the base, the magnetic element disengages from the blocking portion and is attracted to move by a corresponding magnetic element of a main device combined with the base, so that the moving element is fixed at the unlocking position by the magnetic element blocking the blocking portion. After the magnetic element returns to its original position, the moving element returns to the initial position by the elastic element. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150293564 | Hinged Cover for Computing Device - Techniques including use of a hinged cover for a computing device are described. In one or more implementation, a system includes a computing device having a slate form factor and an input device. The input device has a cover configured to assume a closed configuration in which first and second cover portions of the cover at least partially cover a display device of the computing device and an open configuration in which the display device and input functionality usable to initiate one or more operations of the computing device are exposed. The input device also has a hinge mechanism configured such that when the cover is in the open configuration the first and second members form a support structure, at a rear of the computing device that opposes a side of the computing device having the display device. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150305175 | UNITARY HOUSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device having a unitary housing is disclosed. The device can include a first housing component having an open cavity, an internal electronic part disposed within the cavity, a second housing component disposed across the cavity, and a support feature disposed within the cavity and arranged to support the second housing component. The first housing component can be formed from metal, while the second housing component can be formed from a plurality of laminated foil metal layers. The second housing component can be attached to the first housing component via one or more ultrasonic welds, such that a fully enclosed housing is created. The fully enclosed housing can be hermetically sealed, and the outside surfaces thereof can be machined or otherwise finished after the ultrasonic welding. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150323962 | HOUSING FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH REDUCED BORDER REGION - An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150325855 | LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A lithium-ion secondary battery with high capacity is provided. Alternatively, a lithium-ion secondary battery with improved cycle characteristics is provided. To achieve this, an active material including a particle having a cleavage plane and a layer containing carbon covering at least part of the cleavage plane is provided. The particle having the cleavage plane contains lithium, manganese, nickel, and oxygen. The layer containing carbon preferably contains graphene. When a lithium-ion secondary battery is fabricated using an electrode including the particle having the cleavage plane at least part of which is covered with the layer containing carbon as an active material, the discharge capacity can be increased and the cycle characteristics can be improved. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150337579 | HINGE ASSEMBLY - A hinge assembly is disclosed herein. An example includes a first knuckle including a first wall that defines a first cavity and second knuckle including a second wall that defines a second cavity. The example also includes a friction element disposed in both the first cavity defined by the first wall of the first knuckle and the second cavity defined by the second wall of the second knuckle to both rotatably and resistively couple the first knuckle to the second knuckle by application of a force directed toward the first wall and the second wall, the friction element including a third wall that defines a third cavity. Modifications and additions to, as well as other examples of, the hinge assembly are also disclosed herein. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150342051 | COMPANION INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING DECOUPLING CAPACITOR AND MOBILE DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A companion integrated circuit (IC) and a mobile device having the same are provided. The companion IC may include a decoupling capacitor that stably supplies voltage to an application processor, at least one auxiliary semiconductor device that communicates with the application processor, and a multi-chip package that includes the decoupling capacitor and the auxiliary semiconductor device. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150355682 | Low-Force Gap-Filling Conductive Structures - Electronic devices may be provided with conductive structures and antennas mounted near a gap between the conductive structures. A conductive member may be used to at least partially fill the gap in order to prevent emission from the antenna from entering the gap and interfering with the operation of the antenna. The conductive gap-filling member may include a conductive outer layer and a non-conductive inner layer. The inner layer may have opposing edge portions that are attached to each other or may be a continuous tubular insulating layer. The outer layer may be a layer of conductive fabric having opposing edge portions that are attached to each other or to opposing edge portions of the inner layer. An edge portion of the outer layer may be attached to a conductive structure. An insulating material may be formed between another edge portion of the outer layer and a second conductive structure. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150362957 | FRICTION HINGE WITH EMBEDDED COUNTERBALANCE - An electronic device such as a portable computer including a base and a lid is provided. The electronic device also includes a hinge assembly that facilitates pivoting movement between the lid and the base. The hinge assembly includes a body and a shaft configured to respective engage one of the base and the lid. The hinge assembly also includes a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism may include a friction member that induces friction during movement of the lid to help retain the lid in a user-selected angular position with respect to the base. Further, the clutch mechanism may include a spring that extends through a cavity defined through the shaft. The spring may be affixed to the shaft at one end and affixed to the body at a second end. Thereby, movement of the lid may be assisted or opposed by torsion in the spring, so as to improve a user experience. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150370289 | HINGE ASSEMBLY - The disclosure relates to a hinge assembly ( | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150376925 | SMART VARIABLE TORQUE DISPLAY - In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a shaft rotatable about a first axis, a brake selectively engageable with a portion of the shaft, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator coupled to the brake, wherein the EAP actuator selectively engages the brake with a portion of the shaft in response to a signal from the controller. Other examples may be described. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150378400 | BELT DRIVEN HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a housing, a first shaft rotatable about a first axis, a second shaft rotatable about a second axis, a belt drive assembly to couple the first shaft to the second shaft, and a tension assembly to apply a tension to the belt drive assembly. Other examples may be described. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160004280 | Locking Assembly - A locking assembly is disclosed herein. An example includes a first cam lobe and a first cam lobe lock coupled to the first cam lobe. The example additionally includes a first cam lobe lock recess that receives the first cam lobe lock via movement of the first cam lobe to limit rotation of a panel of a computing device about a shaft. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160011630 | PROTECTION DEVICE CAPABLE OF ROTATABLY SUPPORTING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160014915 | Flexible Cables in Electronic Devices With Moving Components | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160016378 | COMPOSITE SHEET, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A composite sheet includes a graphite layer, a heat insulation layer including a fiber and a heat insulation material and a fiber layer located between the graphite layer and the heat insulation layer, wherein the fiber layer comprises the fiber. An electronic apparatus includes an electronic component that involves heat generation, a housing and the composite sheet, wherein the composite sheet is placed between the electronic component and the housing. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160018856 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SAME - An electronic device includes a substrate, a structure arranged near the substrate and includes at least one electronic component, a conductive structure provided in the electronic device, and a conductor arranged in the structure, grounding the conductive structure to a ground of the substrate. Electronic components spaced within the electronic device are electrically connected to each other using the existing structure to be installed, so that a mounting space for preparing an electrical connector is prevented from being wasted, thereby making the electronic device slim. The embodiments according to the present disclosure can reduce the number of assembling processes and manufacturing costs. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160020165 | MULTI-LAYER PACKAGE WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA - Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a multi-layer package with antenna and associated techniques and configurations. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit (IC) package assembly includes a first layer having a first side and a second side disposed opposite to the first side a second layer coupled with the first side of the first layer, one or more antenna elements coupled with the second layer and a third layer coupled with the second side of the first layer, wherein the first layer is a reinforcement layer having a tensile modulus that is greater than a tensile modulus of the second layer and the third layer. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160041586 | LATCH AND PANELS OF COMPUTING SYSTEMS - A latch having an idle position, a first position, and a second position is associated with a first panel and a second panel of a computing system. The first panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the first position. The second panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the second position. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160044801 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a support member including at least a portion formed of a conductive material, an enclosure member configured to receive the support member and including at least a portion of which is formed of a conductive material. The conductive material portion of the enclosure member and the conductive material portion of the support member are insulated from each other. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160054762 | ENCLOSURE STIFFENER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device can include a processor, output device(s) coupled thereto, and an outer housing or enclosure containing these and other electronic and/or optical items. The enclosure can include a substantially thin contoured component having an external surface exposed to a user and an internal surface. A stiffening plate situated with respect to the internal surface provides a substantial increase in the torsional stiffness and/or bending stiffness of the enclosure. The stiffening plate and contoured component can form a cavity therebetween, and one or more ridges, fins, plates, foam structures and/or other structural items can be located within the cavity. In various embodiments, the device can be a laptop computer and the contoured component can be a dome shaped outer housing behind the display portion thereof. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160056592 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular examples described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of hardware, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a connector assembly that is positioned within at least a portion of a recess of the electronic device, where the connector assembly includes: a first assembly that is to receive a connector; and a second assembly that is to receive an identification module that is to provide an association between a user and the electronic device. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160060927 | Double-Shaft Hinge And Electronic Device - A double-shaft hinge and an electronic device are provided. The double-shaft hinge includes a transmission device, and a first rotation shaft and a second rotation shaft in parallel with each other. The transmission device includes a first transmission member sleeved on the first rotation shaft and circumferentially fixed on the first rotation shaft, a second transmission member sleeved on the second rotation shaft and circumferentially fixed on the second rotation shaft, and a third transmission member. The third transmission member is arranged between the first transmission member and the second transmission member, and has one end engaged with the first transmission member, and another end engaged with the second transmission member. The first transmission member and the second transmission member are connected by the third transmission member to be rotatable with respect to each other in opposite directions simultaneously. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160060931 | Electronic Device And Connection Apparatus - An electronic device and a connection apparatus are provided. The electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a connection apparatus rotatably connecting the first body to the second body. The connection apparatus includes a first damping member and a second damping member, which are operable to mutually cooperate with each other, wherein a contact force between the first damping member and the second damping member is variable to accordingly generate a variable damping force on the first body and the second body according to a relative arrangement between the first body and the second body. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160062416 | HINGE APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a hinge apparatus includes a first hinge and a second hinge. The first hinge includes a rotation axis portion and a fastening portion fastened to a first component. The second hinge is fastened to a second component and rotatably connected to the rotation axis portion. The fastening portion includes an arm, a first wall, a second wall. The arm is fixed to and intersecting the rotation axis portion. The first wall is provided with a first mounting portion and projecting from the arm at a position apart from the rotation axis portion in a direction intersecting the arm. The second wall is provided with a second mounting portion and projecting from the arm in a direction intersecting the arm at a position apart from the rotation axis portion and apart from the first wall in a thickness direction. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160091931 | COVER GLASS ASSEMBLY REMOVAL - An internal fastening feature that also acts as a means of separating a housing body from a protective cover is disclosed. The internal fastening feature includes two arms that meet at a central hub that is pivotally coupled to a bracket. The bracket is coupled to an interior-facing surface of the protective cover. A first arm defines a threaded opening that receives a fastener that keeps the protective cover coupled with the housing body. A second arm, extending in a different direction than the first arm, is positioned above a protrusion of the housing body. When the fastener is disengaged from the first arm, a disengaging tool can apply a force to the first arm that rotates the second arm until it presses against the protrusion. The force applied to the protrusion is then transmitted to the protective cover, which is consequently pushed away from the housing body. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160091933 | ADHESIVE BOND WITH INTEGRATED RELEASE MECHANISM - This application relates to methods and apparatus relating to an adhesive bond that includes an integrated release mechanism. The adhesive bond can secure components in a portable electronic device, such as a battery, to the housing of the portable electronic device. The release mechanism can be embodied as a thin layer of polymeric material sandwiched between a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer. The first and second adhesive layers are joined to one another by a number of pillars that extend through openings in the release mechanism. A portion of the release mechanism can protrude from the adhesive bond allowing a technician or user to pull the release mechanism out of the adhesive bond, which severs the pillars that hold the adhesive layers together. In this way, the release mechanism allows for efficient separation of the adhesively secured components. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160091934 | RETRACTABLE SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as an accessory to a tablet that includes a first housing. The first housing may include a retractable second housing support. The second housing support includes a stored configuration and a second housing support configuration. The second housing configuration is configured to support a second housing. A release can be is configured to release the second housing support from the stored configuration. A tension mechanism can pull the support into the second housing support configuration when the release is activated | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160109909 | HINGE ASSEMBLIES FOR COMPUTING DEVICES - A hinge assembly of a computing device may be provided, for example. The hinge assembly may include a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The first hinge member may include a first mounting plate attached to a first gudgeon member via a first tongue portion. The second hinge member may include a second mounting plate attached to a second gudgeon member via a second tongue portion. The first and second mounting plates may be shaped so that they can be stacked in parallel along an axis such that the first and second gudgeons may be aligned perpendicular to the axis to allow a pintle member to be inserted through the first and second gudgeons and such that the first and second tongue portions may be spaced apart along the axis. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160116947 | PORTABLE COMPUTER HOUSING AND ASSEMBLY METHODS - A portable computer includes a first housing having a first wall defining a first opening and a surface surrounding the opening and having an inside periphery. A first component is removably received within the opening and defines a body with an outer periphery that is inset with respect to the inner periphery of the opening. A first locking member is removably attached within the opening. The first locking member defines an outer periphery extending along the inner periphery of the first opening of the housing. The first locking member also defines a second opening having an inner periphery that is inset with respect to the outer periphery of the first component body such that a portion of the first locking member overlies a first portion of the first component body. A second portion of the first component is exposed within the opening of the first locking member. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160123059 | HINGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A hinge and an electronic device are provided according to the present application. The hinge includes a spindle, a spindle sleeve arranged with respect to the spindle, and a first material with a variable state arranged between the spindle and the spindle sleeve, and a torsion of the spindle is variable according to the variable state of the first material. The electronic device includes the hinge, a first body and a second body; and the first body and the second body are rotatably connected via the hinge. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160139635 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR HYBRID COMPUTER - A protective case for a hybrid computer having a removable screen and a separable keyboard. The case has a base panel, a lid and a flexible hinge attached to the rear of the base panel and separably connected to the rear of the lid, or attached to the rear of the lid and separably connected to the rear of the base panel, or separably connected to both the rear of the lid and the rear of the base panel. The protective case has separable means for attaching an interior surface of the lid to the removable screen of the computer and separable means for attaching an interior surface of the base panel to the keyboard. The lid can remain attached to the removable screen and the base panel can remain attached to the keyboard when the removable screen is separated from the keyboard. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160144399 | COATED ARTICLE HAVING HAIRLINE PATTERN AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, a coated article having a hairline pattern includes a base member having at least its surface region formed of a resin. A surface of the base member has a hairline pattern. A resin layer containing powder of a brilliant material in a resin is provided on the surface of the base member having the hairline pattern. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160153222 | HINGE MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160157368 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND PROTECTIVE HOUSING OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160170451 | Key Retraction | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160179144 | FIXING MECHANISM WITH QUICK-RELEASING FUNCTION AND RELATED ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160187922 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CASE MEMBER - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first flexible member, a rigid member positioned on one surface of the first flexible member, and a second flexible member positioned on the one surface of the first flexible member in at least a part of a periphery of the rigid member. The first flexible member is attached to a case member of the electronic device with the rigid member and the second flexible member being interposed therebetween. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160192474 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURE FOR ACCOMMODATING ELECTRONICS AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Multilayer structure ( | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160202732 | TREATMENT OF SUBSTRATE SUB-SURFACE | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160202735 | ENCLOSURE FEATURES OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160378145 | HINGE FOR A DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for device that includes a first housing, a cradle, and a hinge that rotatable couples the first housing to the cradle. The hinge includes a switch bolt configured to selectively provide friction torque to the hinge, a torsion spring configured to provide spring torque to the hinge, and a switch mechanism to activate and deactivate the switch bolt, wherein the friction torque provided by the switch bolt is greater than the spring torque provided by the torsion spring. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20160378146 | Fastenerless Hinge which Enables Thin Form Factor Low Cost Design - The present disclosure includes a fastenerless hinge system which enables a thin form factor low cost design. A hinge system described herein may include a hinge bracket and a hinge wing. The hinge bracket includes an elevated portion thereby providing a hollow region and one or more spring tabs. The hinge wing is slidably coupled to the hinge bracket through the hollow portion. Advantageously, a hinge system consistent with the present disclosure does not include fasteners such that the “Z” height of the computing device may be minimized in addition to reducing costs. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20170235337 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS COMPRISING TWO CASING COUPLED TOGETHER WITH TWO-PARALLEL-AXIS HINGE | 08-17-2017 |
| 20170235345 | NEAR ZERO FORCE GROUNDING FEATURE | 08-17-2017 |
| 20170238414 | FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS | 08-17-2017 |
| 20180024596 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING HINGE STRUCTURE | 01-25-2018 |
