Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a host module having a housing with an accommodation space, a display module and a lift structure. The display module is pivotally connected to the housing by a shaft. The lift structure includes a bottom cover covering the accommodation space, a swing member and a follower member. The bottom cover includes an abutment portion including an abutment surface and located on an end surface of the bottom cover adjacent to the accommodation space. The swing member is in the accommodation space and connected to the shaft. The swing member moves with the display module. The follower member connects to the swing member and contacts the abutment surface. The follower member moves in a first direction according to swinging of the swing member, therefore the follower member abuts against the abutment surface and the bottom cover moves in a second direction to lift up the housing.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a host module having a housing with an accommodation space, a display module and a lift structure. The display module is pivotally connected to the housing by a shaft. The lift structure includes a bottom cover covering the accommodation space, a swing member and a follower member. The bottom cover includes an abutment portion including an abutment surface and located on an end surface of the bottom cover adjacent to the accommodation space. The swing member is in the accommodation space and connected to the shaft. The swing member moves with the display module. The follower member connects to the swing member and contacts the abutment surface. The follower member moves in a first direction according to swinging of the swing member, therefore the follower member abuts against the abutment surface and the bottom cover moves in a second direction to lift up the housing.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first casing, a second casing, a keyboard module and a radiation unit. The first casing has a display module. The second casing is pivoted to the first casing. The keyboard module is disposed on the second casing, where the keyboard module has an accommodation portion therein. The radiation unit is disposed in the accommodation portion.

Abstract: An input device adapted in a computer system is disclosed herein. The input device includes a keyboard, a touch pad and a switching module. The keyboard comprises two space bars. The touch pad senses a touch input. The switching module is placed in a controller and is connected to the keyboard and the touch pad. The switching module switches the function of the two space bars between a command-input function and a space-bar-input function.

Abstract: A video signal converter receives an input video signal from a host and transmits an output video signal to a detachable display module of a portable computer. The video signal converter includes a base, a latch unit and a video processing unit. The base supports the display module thereon. The latch unit engages removably the display module when the display module is supported on the base. The video signal processing unit is operable so as to convert the input video signal into the output video signal that is suitable for use by the display module.

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus includes a host module, a display module, and a folding pivot module interconnecting the host and display modules. The pivot module includes first and second module members. The host module is connected pivotally to the first module member. The first module member is formed with a receiving cavity and is connected pivotally to the second module member. The display module is connected pivotally to the second module member. The second module member is received in the receiving cavity when in a folded position.

Abstract: A rectangular personal digital assistant (PDA) includes a rectangular housing having a front side facing towards users and four corners, a computer circuit installed in the housing for providing data processing services, a socket installed in one of the four corners and electrically connected to the computer circuit, and a peripheral module having a case and an input/output peripheral circuit removably and electrically connected to the socket. When the peripheral module is installed in the socket, the case of the peripheral module coupled to the corner of the PDA housing will form an integrated corner of the PDA housing.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a host module and a touch control module. The host module includes a housing and a host circuit received in the housing. The touch control module includes a face panel and a touch control pad. The face panel is mounted removably on the housing, and has an outer side face, an inner side face, and an aperture formed through the outer and inner side faces. The touch control pad is used for cursor control, is mounted on the inner side face, is accessible through the aperture, and is coupled electrically and separably to the host circuit.

Abstract: A video signal converter receives an input video signal from a host and transmits an output video signal to a detachable display module of a portable computer. The video signal converter includes a base, a latch unit and a video processing unit. The base supports the display module thereon. The latch unit engages removably the display module when the display module is supported on the base. The video signal processing unit is operable so as to convert the input video signal into the output video signal that is suitable for use by the display module.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes first and second circuit board devices. The first circuit board device includes a printed circuit board, a first controller mounted on the first printed circuit board, and a first communications unit mounted on the first printed circuit board and that is connected electrically to the first controller. The second circuit board device includes a second printed circuit board separate from the first printed circuit board, a second controller mounted on the second printed circuit board, and a second communications unit mounted on the second printed circuit board and connected electrically to the second controller. The second communications unit cooperates with the first communications unit to establish a communications link between the first and second controllers while maintaining separability between the first and second printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A method is provided for a portable computer. The portable computer has a touch panel for sensing a position of pressure exerted by a user. The method includes setting an input region on the touch panel. When the user touches the touch panel after a previous touch, the method includes updating the position of the input region according to the relative displacement between the touches, and controlling the portable computer only according to pressure position inside the input region if the user simultaneously presses inside and outside the input region within the touch panel.

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus includes a host module, a display module, and a folding pivot module interconnecting the host and display modules. The pivot module includes first and second module members. The host module is connected pivotally to the first module member. The first module member is formed with a receiving cavity and is connected pivotally to the second module member. The display module is connected pivotally to the second module member. The second module member is received in the receiving cavity when in a folded position.

Abstract: A multi-function touch pen includes a pen barrel having a first barrel end portion formed as a touch tip adapted for operating a touch control panel of a computerized apparatus. An electronic device includes an input unit mounted on the pen barrel and operable so as to generate an input signal, a processor disposed in the pen barrel, coupled electrically to the input unit and operable so as to process the input signal, and an output unit mounted on the pen barrel and coupled electrically to and controlled by the processor for generating an output corresponding to the input signal.

Abstract: In a docking station, a connecting port unit is mounted on a housing and is coupled to an external peripheral device. A connector is mounted on the housing and is coupled electrically to the connecting port unit. The connector is coupled electrically and directly with a portable electronic apparatus so as to provide a signal transmission path between the connecting port unit and the portable electronic apparatus when the portable electronic apparatus is mounted on the housing. The circuit unit is mounted in the housing, is coupled electrically to the connector, and receives and processes an external cable television signal so as to provide an output signal associated with the cable television signal to the portable electronic apparatus via the connector.

Abstract: A touch pen includes a pen barrel having opposite first and second barrel portions. An illuminating unit is received in the first barrel portion, and includes a switch connected to a light source and a power source and operable so as to establish electrical connection between the light source and the power source for enabling the light source to generate a light output which radiates out of the pen barrel via an open end of the first barrel portion. A transparent pen cap has a mounting end portion sleeved removably on the first barrel portion, and a touch tip opposite to the mounting end portion and adapted for touching a touch control panel of a computerized apparatus.

Abstract: An external power supply module includes a module case adapted to be disposed in a portable electronic apparatus, an adapter circuit disposed in the module case and adapted to convert AC power to DC power that is to be supplied to the portable electronic apparatus, a set of contacts provided on the module case and adapted to establish electrical connection between the adapter circuit and the portable electronic apparatus, and a heat-dissipating unit mounted on the module case for dissipating heat generated during operation of the adapter circuit.

Abstract: A SATA connector includes a housing, signal and power panels disposed in the housing, first and second signal terminals mounted on two opposite surfaces of the signal panel that are opposite to each other in a vertical direction, and first and second power terminals respectively mounted on two opposite surfaces of the power panel that are opposite to each other in the vertical direction. The power panel is aligned with the signal panel in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction.

Abstract: A SATA connector includes a housing, signal and power panels disposed in the housing and aligned in a vertical direction, signal terminals mounted on the signal panel, and first and second power terminals respectively mounted on two opposite surfaces of the power panel. Each signal terminal is aligned with a respective first power terminal and a respective second power terminal in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device includes a housing and a fan unit. The housing has a top wall, a bottom wall opposite to the top wall, and a lateral wall that interconnects the top and bottom walls. Each of the top, bottom and lateral walls is formed with at least one vent hole therethrough. The fan unit is mounted in the housing for circulating air within the housing. The fan unit is operable so as to allow cool air to flow into and heated air to flow out of the housing through the vent holes in the top, bottom and lateral walls.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a host module and a touch control module. The host module includes a housing and a host circuit received in the housing. The touch control module includes a face panel and a touch control pad. The face panel is mounted removably on the housing, and has an outer side face, an inner side face, and an aperture formed through the outer and inner side faces. The touch control pad is used for cursor control, is mounted on the inner side face, is accessible through the aperture, and is coupled electrically and separably to the host circuit.