Abstract: The disclosed system is directed towards a multi-hinge. The multi-hinge comprises a body including a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end defines a beam axis of rotation and the second end defines a bracket axis of rotation. A bracket coupling is rotatably coupled to the second end of the body along the bracket axis of rotation. The bracket coupling includes a rotary section rotatably coupled to the second end of the body along the bracket axis and a mounting section disposed coaxially with and rotatably coupled to the rotary section. The multi-hinge includes a base rotatably coupled to the first end of the body about the beam axis of rotation. The multi-hinge further includes a moment arm pivotally coupled to the base at a radial distance from the beam axis and pivotally coupled to the rotary section of the bracket coupling at the radial distance from the bracket axis. The multi-hinge includes a torsional preloading member coupled between the body and the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an accessory to a flat panel monitor is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an arm nestably mounted in an aperture in the flat panel monitor. The arm is extendable between a nested position and an extended position. The arm is also adapted to pivot in the extended position.

Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for thermally managing a display. A display may be tiltably coupled to a base, and the display may have a tilt sensor disposed therein for providing a tilt output when the display is tilted beyond a tilt threshold. Further aspects include a temperature sensors disposed for providing a high- or low-temperature threshold output when the display the exceeds predetermined temperature thresholds. The disclosure provides for producing a warning signal to the user when sensed signals are positive, and for producing a sleep signal to protect the display from thermal damage.

Abstract: A system for managing cables is disclosed herein. A preferred aspect of the system comprises a flat panel monitor having a front surface, a rear surface, a left side surface and a right side surface. The system also comprises a plurality of downwardly facing cable portals coupled to the rear surface of the flat panel monitor and a stand coupled to the rear surface of the flat panel monitor, wherein the flat panel monitor is forwardly rotatable on a horizontal axis; and a plurality of releasably connectable retaining member are coupled to the rear surface of the flat panel monitor.

Abstract: A system for managing cables is disclosed herein. A preferred aspect of the system comprises a flat panel monitor having a front surface, a rear surface, a left side surface and a right side surface. The system also comprises a plurality of downwardly facing cable portals coupled to the rear surface of the flat panel monitor and a stand coupled to the rear surface of the flat panel monitor, wherein the flat panel monitor is forwardly rotatable on said the on a horizontal axis; and a plurality of releasably connectable retaining member are coupled to the rear surface of the flat panel monitor.

Abstract: The disclosed system is directed towards a stable support system. The stable support system comprising a first arched base having a first arch member and a first web disposed between the first arch member. The stable support system includes a second arched base having a second arch member and a second web disposed between the second arch member. Also included is an arched beam having a first end coupled to the first arched base and a second end coupled to the second arched base and a multi-hinge coupled to the arched beam. The stable support system includes a display coupled to the multi-hinge, wherein the first arched base and the second arched base are configured to stabilize the stable support system.

Abstract: A system for managing cables is disclosed herein. A preferred aspect of the system comprises a flat panel monitor having a front surface, a rear surface, a left side surface and a right side surface. The system also comprises a plurality of downwardly facing cable portals coupled to the rear surface of the flat panel monitor and a stand coupled to the rear surface of the flat panel monitor, wherein the flat panel monitor is forwardly rotatable on said the on a horizontal axis; and a plurality of releasably connectable retaining member are coupled to the rear surface of the flat panel monitor.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are presented for presenting information on a display. In one aspect, information may be presented on a display after power up, and prior to the display being placed in a sleep mode. Additionally, the disclosure provides for detecting whether video has been applied to the display, and displaying a corresponding error message in no applied video has been detected. The disclosure further provides for determining whether a video error exists with the applied video, and displaying a corresponding error message if a video error is detected.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an accessory to a flat panel monitor is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an arm nestably mounted in an aperture in the flat panel monitor. The arm is extendable between a nested position and an extended position. The arm is also adapted to pivot in the extended position.

Abstract: The disclosed system is directed towards a universal support system. The universal support system comprises a pair of arched bases and an arched beam coupled to the pair of arched bases. The universal support system also includes a multi-hinge rotatably coupled to the arched beam and a mounting bracket rotatably coupled to the multi-hinge, wherein the mounting bracket conforms with a mounting bracket standard for mounting displays.

Abstract: The disclosed system is directed towards a high storage volume support system. The high storage volume support system includes an arched beam having a first end and a second end and a first base coupled to the first end. The high storage volume support system includes a second base coupled to the second end and a storage volume formed by the arched beam, the first base and the second base.