Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100244464 | BATTERY COVER AND LATCH ASSEMBLY FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus for securing a cover over an opening defined in a housing of a portable electronic device includes a pair of latches along opposite edges of the cover. Each latch assembly has a cap affixed to the cover and partially housing a latch that is slideable therein. Each latch is biased by a separate spring into a first position, at which a tab on that latch projects from the cap and engages the housing. An actuator on each latch extends outside the respective cap for engagement by a user to slide the latch into a second position in which the associated tab is retracted from engaging the housing. | 09-30-2010 |
20120046076 | MOBILE PHONE - A mobile device includes a first housing, a second housing, and a hinge assembly rotatably coupling the first housing to the second housing and enabling movement of the device between an open configuration and a closed configuration. When the device is in the open configuration, the first housing is planar with the second housing. | 02-23-2012 |
20120164956 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE OPERATION OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Method, system, and device for remote operation of a wireless communication device. The method for remote operation of a wireless communication device using an accessory involves establishing a communication channel between the accessory and the wireless communication device, providing output to a user on the accessory, receiving user input on the accessory, processing the user input and generating control signals for transmission to the wireless communication device to initiate one or more actions on the wireless communication device. The accessory comprises a touchscreen for presenting information to a user and receiving user input. The accessory may optionally be a hinged accessory with a dual touchscreen. | 06-28-2012 |
20120241298 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR APPLYING A FINISH TO A KEYPAD - A keypad assembly, and an associated method, is constructed in a manner to permit application of a finish, such as a decoration or painting, to any desired portion of the keys of the assembly, including at interstitial portions between adjacent keys. The keypad assembly includes a carrier membrane upon which keys forming a keypad array and key membrane pieces are supported. The carrier membrane is wrapped about a cylindrical fixture to position all portions of the keys in orientations to permit application of the finish thereto. | 09-27-2012 |
20130127711 | TOUCH TRACKING OPTICAL INPUT DEVICE - A trackpad has a cover abutting a housing. The cover includes a body that is transparent to infrared light and visible light. A first ink, deposited in a first area on a surface of the cover body, is transmissive to the infrared light and substantially opaque to visible light. A second ink is deposited in at least one second area on the surface of the cover body and is transmissive to visible light. A first emitter, within the housing, produces infrared light that is transmitted through the cover. A second emitter, within the housing, produces visible light that is transmitted through each second area of the cover. An optical sensor is provided within the housing for receiving infrared light that is reflected by an external object back through the cover. | 05-23-2013 |
20130250147 | CAMERA DEVICE FOR REDUCING SENSOR NOISE - A camera device and a method therefor are provided. The camera comprises: a sensor for acquiring electronic images; a heat generating device; an apparatus for determining a temperature-associated property of the sensor; and a processor in communication with the apparatus. The processor is enabled to: switch the heat generating device to a low power mode when the temperature-associated property meets a threshold value. | 09-26-2013 |
20130293474 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A SLIDABLE KEYBOARD - A handheld electronic device may include a housing and a display supported by the housing. The handheld electronic device may further include a slider element slidably mounted to housing. The slider element may be configured to move relative to the housing between a closed position and an open position. A keyboard may be coupled to slider element, and may move between a stowed position behind the display and a fully deployed position. | 11-07-2013 |
20130307192 | DEFORMABLE WELDMENT OF COSMETIC OVERMOLDING - A structure configured to be overmolded with a material includes a deformable portion that may be biased by a slider of a mold. When biased by the slider, the deformable portion may deform in the direction that the deformable portion is being biased by the slider. The deformable portion may be deformed in order to reduce flash during an injection molding process. | 11-21-2013 |
20140198432 | ACCESS PANELS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Access Panels for electronic devices are disclosed herein. An example electronic device disclosed herein includes a housing having an opening to access a card holder and an access panel coupled to the housing to cover the opening. The access panel slides and rotates relative to the housing when the access panel moves between an open position to allow access to the opening and a closed position to cover the opening. A first biasing element has a first end attached to the access panel and a second end attached to the housing and biases the access panel laterally relative to the housing. A second biasing element is coupled to the access panel to cause the access panel to rotate in a first rotational direction relative to the housing. | 07-17-2014 |