Abstract: A member attachment structure includes: a first member on which an attachment portion equipped with an engaged portion is provided; a second member in which an attachment hole is provided; and an attachment clip equipped with a distal end portion, a pair of plate-shaped portions are disposed opposing each other with the attachment portion of the first member being inserted therebetween, an engaging portion engages with the engaged portion, an engaging claw portion engages with an edge portion of the attachment hole, and a projecting portion that is provided on the opposing surface of the plate-shaped portion and projects, in an opposing direction in which the pair of plate-shaped portions oppose each other, from an end portion side in a width direction orthogonal to a direction in which the at least one plate-shaped portion extends.

Abstract: A portable information device that can stably support a foldable display is provided. A portable information device includes: a first chassis member and a second chassis member, inner end surfaces, which are adjacent edges, of the first chassis member and the second chassis member being coupled to each other by a hinge mechanism so that the first chassis member and the second chassis member are foldable in two; a display that is disposed at inner surfaces of both the first chassis member and the second chassis member and that is foldable in two; and a first support plate and a second support plate supporting a back surface of the display.

Abstract: An electronic device having a member for chassis is disclosed. The member for chassis includes a surface layer, a rear layer disposed inside of the surface layer in a thickness direction, and an intermediate layer disposed between the surface layer and the rear layer. Each of the surface layer and the rear layer includes a fiber-reinforced resin plate. The intermediate layer is made of a material that is compressible in the thickness direction. The member for chassis further includes a fastening hole that penetrates through the surface layer, the intermediate layer and the rear layer, through which a fastener passes to fix the member for chassis to a member for attachment. The surface layer includes a cut line having a larger diameter than the fastening hole in order to surround the fastening hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides an input device capable of providing a satisfactory operational feeling while achieving a simple structure and a reduced thickness of the device, and an electronic apparatus provided with the input device. The input device includes a touchpad having a sensor plate, which functions as a sensor capable of detecting a touch operation on an operation surface, an actuator driven when a touch operation is detected by the sensor plate, and a vibration generation part on the rear surface of the touchpad, and which generates a vibration by being pressed by the driven actuator and applies the vibration to the touchpad.

Abstract: A stand assembly for a portable electronic device is disclosed. The stand assembly enables the portable electronic device to stand horizontally and vertically, as well as standing at an angle. The stand assembly includes a first arm swingably provided by a first hinge on a rear surface side of a chassis, a second arm swingably provided by a second hinge on the rear surface side of the chassis. The stand assembly also includes a connecting section that connects the first arm to the second arm 12, with the second arm being longer than the first arm.

Abstract: An electronic device having a member for chassis is disclosed. The member for chassis includes a surface layer, a rear layer disposed inside of the surface layer in a thickness direction, and an intermediate layer disposed between the surface layer and the rear layer. Each of the surface layer and the rear layer includes a fiber-reinforced resin plate. The intermediate layer is made of a material that is compressible in the thickness direction. The member for chassis further includes a fastening hole that penetrates through the surface layer, the intermediate layer and the rear layer, through which a fastener passes to fix the member for chassis to a member for attachment. The surface layer includes a cut line having a larger diameter than the fastening hole in order to surround the fastening hole.

Abstract: A stand assembly for a portable electronic device is disclosed. The stand assembly enables the portable electronic device to stand horizontally and vertically, as well as standing at an angle. The stand assembly includes a first arm swingably provided by a first hinge on a rear surface side of a chassis, a second arm swingably provided by a second hinge on the rear surface side of the chassis. The stand assembly also includes a connecting section that connects the first arm to the second arm 12, with the second arm being longer than the first arm.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a receptacle for connecting to a plug is disclosed. The receptacle is located on an outer surface of a chassis of the electronic apparatus. The plug includes a male-side plate-like member having a signal terminal disposed therein is contained in a metal case. The receptacle includes a female-side plate-like member having a signal terminal disposed therein. The female-side plate-like member is configured to protrude from or retreat into the outer surface of the chassis. The plug is connected to the female-side plate-like member at a protruding position at which the female-side plate-like member protrudes from the outer surface of the chassis.

Abstract: A wireless charging system may auto-position an electronic device for charging. A docking station may include a transmission source providing wireless charging to the electronic device when the device is moved into charging range by motion elements configured to move the electronic device along one or more docking surfaces of the docking station. In some embodiments, position sensors may detect the presence and location of the electronic device. A control unit may operate the motion elements to move the electronic device toward the charging area.

Abstract: A holder provides a movable wall for storing a writing instrument. The holder may store the writing instrument in a protected compartment until a user may rotate the wall to expose the writing instrument to access. In some embodiments, the movable wall may be connected to a cover of an electronic device. Access to the writing instrument may be provided by opening or closing the cover which may move concurrently with the wall.

Abstract: A wireless charging system provides charging to a multi-display device. A docking station in the system includes at least two transmission sources positioned so that a charger on the device is in range of at least one of the transmission sources when docked. In some embodiments, the docking station receives the device in a non-planar configuration and the charger receives charge on whichever side of the docking station it is docked on. In some embodiments, the system determines which side of the docking station is activated to provide charging. The multi-display device can be activated in a mode of operation associated with the side of the docking station determined to be providing charge.

Abstract: A personal electronic device system may protect a personal electronic device with a frame that may include a movable portion that can provide support as a stand. The movable portion may be pivotally connected to a fixed portion of the frame. The movable portion may be movable from a position planar with the fixed portion to a position angled with the fixed portion.

Abstract: A wireless charging system may provide charging to a portable device. A docking station in the system may include a first transmission source configured to emit wireless charging power along a first transmission axis from a first body. The docking station may include a second power transmission source configured to emit wireless charging power along a second transmission axis from a second body. In some embodiments, the first transmission axis may not intersect with the second transmission axis. In some embodiments, the first transmission axis may be divergent from the second transmission axis.

Abstract: A holder provides a movable wall for storing a writing instrument. The holder may store the writing instrument in a protected compartment until a user may rotate the wall to expose the writing instrument to access. In some embodiments, the movable wall may be connected to a cover of an electronic device. Access to the writing instrument may be provided by opening or closing the cover which may move concurrently with the wall.

Abstract: A wireless charging system may auto-position an electronic device for charging. A docking station may include a transmission source providing wireless charging to the electronic device when the device is moved into charging range by motion elements configured to move the electronic device along one or more docking surfaces of the docking station. In some embodiments, position sensors may detect the presence and location of the electronic device. A control unit may operate the motion elements to move the electronic device toward the charging area.

Abstract: A wireless charging system may provide charging to a multi-display device. A docking station in the system may include at least two transmission sources positioned so that a charger on the device may be in range of at least one of the transmission sources when docked. In some embodiments, the docking station may receive the device in a non-planar configuration and the charger may receive charge on whichever side of the docking station it is docked on. In some embodiments, the system may determine which side of the docking station is activated to provide charging. The multi-display device may be activated in a mode of operation associated with the side of the docking station determined to be providing charge.

Abstract: A keyboard module for use with touchscreen displays may provide more than one function associated with one or more keys. Activation of touchscreen keys may be triggered by providing detection of more than one contact type for a key. A key may include a first contact path with a first touchscreen key and a second contact path with a second touchscreen display key. Activation of the touchscreen keys may be triggered depending on the type of contact made with the key.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a receptacle for connecting to a plug is disclosed. The receptacle is located on an outer surface of a chassis of the electronic apparatus. The plug includes a male-side plate-like member having a signal terminal disposed therein is contained in a metal case. The receptacle includes a female-side plate-like member having a signal terminal disposed therein. The female-side plate-like member is configured to protrude from or retreat into the outer surface of the chassis. The plug is connected to the female-side plate-like member at a protruding position at which the female-side plate-like member protrudes from the outer surface of the chassis.

Abstract: A first unit and a second unit manage a plurality of devices (a first device), respectively. In addition, the first and second units, repeat to transmit a keep-alive packet and to confirm a response each other, and thus detect each other's malfunction. When the second unit malfunctions, the first unit detects the malfunction of the second unit and transmits a connection command to the connection unit. The connection unit connects a lower net Nia and a lower net Nib when receiving the connection command. Then, the first unit communicates with the first device as heretofore, and further communicates with a second device via the connection unit. Thus, even if a master unit malfunctions, the device management system can maintain to manage without stopping a management of a slave unit which had been managed by the master unit until then.

Abstract: An apparatus including a slider part and a base assembly slidingly movable in relation to each other with the aid of a first guide rail and a second guide rail in the base assembly. The distance between the first guide rail and the second guide rail is adjustable while the apparatus is being assembled. A method is also disclosed.