Abstract: A controller assembly functioning as a joystick includes a driving unit, a sliding member, a potentiometer, and a controlling module. The driving unit includes a driving mechanism, a worm, and a worm wheel, the worm wheel connected to the sliding member. Through the worm, the driving mechanism rotates the worm wheel, causing the sliding member to move up and down only. The potentiometer detects rotation of the worm wheel, the controlling module obtains movement accordingly of the sliding member. The controlling module obtains a user's operating force applied to the driving mechanism, and compares the positional information and the operating force information with preset values to obtain comparison results. The sliding member is driven to move according to the two comparison results. An electronic device with the controller assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of detecting and identifying postures and gestures of a human user generates a reference model from a reference image and obtains an image of action or gesture being performed. The image is of a user and his flexible and hand-held portable device, and the image comprises a second identification feature. A state of a second feature of the second identification feature in the reference model can generate posture identification. The state of the second feature comprises size, shape, and location of the second identification feature in the hands of the user. A portable device and a non-volatile storage medium of a computer are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrically-contactless joystick includes a housing, a handle, a first limiting member, a second limiting member, an elastic member, a magnet, and a magnetic sensor. The handle extends through the housing. The first limiting member and the second limiting member are fixed to the handle and movably clamped with the housing. The elastic member is connected to each of the first limiting member, the second limiting member, and the housing. The second limiting member abuts against the handle. The magnet is fixed to either the handle or the housing, and the magnetic sensor is fixed to the other. A terminal device is also provided.

Abstract: A controller assembly functioning as a joystick includes a driving unit, a sliding member, a potentiometer, and a controlling module. The driving unit includes a driving mechanism, a worm, and a worm wheel, the worm wheel connected to the sliding member. Through the worm, the driving mechanism rotates the worm wheel, causing the sliding member to move up and down only. The potentiometer detects rotation of the worm wheel, the controlling module obtains movement accordingly of the sliding member. The controlling module obtains a user's operating force applied to the driving mechanism, and compares the positional information and the operating force information with preset values to obtain comparison results. The sliding member is driven to move according to the two comparison results. An electronic device with the controller assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A key apparatus includes a housing with an opening, a printed circuit board (PCB) received in the housing, and a key mechanism. The key mechanism includes an electrode portion and a conducting portion sandwiched between the electrode portion and the PCB. The electrode portion is electrically connected to the PCB. The conducting portion is apart from the PCB. While the conducting portion connects with the connecting region, the electrode portion and the connecting region form a capacitor. The PCB generates different control signals based on different capacitances of the formed capacitors.

Abstract: A key apparatus includes a housing, a printed circuit board (PCB), a fixing mechanism, and a key mechanism. The fixing mechanism mounted on the PCB. The key mechanism is rotatably fixed on the fixing mechanism. Partial of the key mechanism is exposed from the housing. The fixing mechanism comprises a resistor portion for providing a changeable resistance to the PCB. The key mechanism drives the resistor portion to rotate simultaneously for changing a resistance of resistor portion provided to the PCB. A rotating axis of the key mechanism is coaxial with a rotating axis of the resistor portion.

Abstract: A key apparatus includes a housing with an opening, a printed circuit board (PCB) received in the housing, and a key mechanism. The key mechanism includes an electrode portion and a conducting portion sandwiched between the electrode portion and the PCB. The electrode portion is electrically connected to the PCB. The conducting portion is apart from the PCB. While the conducting portion connects with the connecting region, the electrode portion and the connecting region form a capacitor. The PCB generates different control signals based on different capacitances of the formed capacitors.

Abstract: A flexible display apparatus comprises a main body with a casing and a slot, a flexible portion, and a supporting portion. The flexible display portion is received in the casing, and is capable of rolling out from the main body from the slot. The supporting portion is surrounding the main body and capable of unfolding with respect to the main body. While the flexible display portion is rolled out of the casing and being straightened, the supporting portion is straightened under the flexible display portion for supporting the flexible display portion.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a cover rotatably connected to the base and a dampening mechanism. The dampening mechanism includes an engaging component secured to the base and a dampening component secured to the cover. When the cover is opened, the engaging component contacts with the dampening component for dampening the movement of the cover relative to the base.

Abstract: An electronic device for reading and writing information on an optical disc includes a base, a cover, and a decelerating mechanism. The decelerating mechanism can switch between an unresisting position and a resisting position. When the cover is closed, the decelerating mechanism moves from the resisting position to the unresisting position to allow rotation of the optical disc. When the cover is opened, the decelerating mechanism moves to the resisting position for braking and stopping the rotation of the optical disc. A decelerating mechanism in an electronic device is also provided.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding enclosure includes a main body for enclosing a mounting region of a printed circuit board, a plurality of fixing fins, and a number of resilient fins. The fixing fins and resilient fins extend out from edges of the main body. Each of the resilient fins has a protrusion formed thereon. The fixing fins are configured for being fixedly attached the main body on the PCB in a manner that ensures the main body encloses the mounting region and the protrusions resiliently contact with a grounding region of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An apparatus, for positioning a flipping cover relative to a base, includes a first member being fixed relative to the flipping cover, and a second member being fixed relative to the base. The first member defines an arched guiding channel around a rotating axis of the flipping cover. The first member forms at least one raised ridge extending into the guiding channel. The second member forms a guiding rod parallel to the rotating axis. The guiding rod is slidably received in the guiding channel. The guiding rod is deformable to get through the at least one raised ridge. A casing utilizing the above apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A brake includes a braking portion for braking a rotatable element, a swinging portion secured with the braking portion, a resilient portion integrally formed with the swinging portion for generating a restoring force to make the braking portion contact the rotatable element, and a forced portion for being operated to counteract the restoring force and rotate the braking portion via the swinging portion. When the forced portion is acted, the resilient portion is compressed and the braking portion is driven to separate from the rotatable element, and when the forced portion is free, the resilient portion restores to drive the braking portion to contact with the rotatable element.

Abstract: A casing includes a base, a flip cover pivotably attached to the base, a first member fixed to the flip cover, and a second member fixed to the base. The flip cover is rotatable around an axis of rotation with respect to the base. The first member forms a tip toward the base along a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The second member extends an elongated arm, the elongated arm being crushed by the tip of the first member in an opening process of the flip cover with respect to the base so as to block the flip cover from opening with a rush.

Abstract: A casing includes a base, a flip cover pivotably attached to the base, a first member fixed to the flip cover, and a second member fixed to the base. The flip cover is rotatable around an axis of rotation with respect to the base. The first member forms a tip toward the base along a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The second member extends an elongated arm, the elongated arm being crushed by the tip of the first member in an opening process of the flip cover with respect to the base so as to block the flip cover from opening with a rush.

Abstract: An apparatus, for positioning a flipping cover relative to a base, includes a first member being fixed relative to the flipping cover, and a second member being fixed relative to the base. The first member defines an arched guiding channel around a rotating axis of the flipping cover. The first member forms at least one raised ridge extending into the guiding channel. The second member forms a guiding rod parallel to the rotating axis. The guiding rod is slidably received in the guiding channel. The guiding rod is deformable to get through the at least one raised ridge. A casing utilizing the above apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A brake includes a braking portion for braking a rotatable element, a swinging portion secured with the braking portion, a resilient portion integrally formed with the swinging portion for generating a restoring force to make the braking portion contact the rotatable element, and a forced portion for being operated to counteract the restoring force and rotate the braking portion via the swinging portion. When the forced portion is acted, the resilient portion is compressed and the braking portion is driven to separate from the rotatable element, and when the forced portion is free, the resilient portion restores to drive the braking portion to contact with the rotatable element.

Abstract: An EMI shield plug (1) includes an insulative body (10) and a metal plate (11). The body includes a base (100) and a post (109) downwardly projecting from the base (100). A pair of retention sections (104) is formed on opposite sides of the base. Each retention section defines an elongate tunnel (105) therethrough. The post includes a narrow neck (107) and a wide locking section (108) formed at a distal end of the neck (107). An elongate channel (106) is defined along a longitudinal axis of the post (109) thereby providing the post with resiliency. The metal plate (11) is unitarily stamped to form an arcuate contact section (110) and a pair of arms (112) on opposite ends of the contact section (110). In assembly, the arms (112) are inserted into the tunnels (105) of the body and each distal end thereof is inwardly bent to form an engaging section (114) attached to a bottom surface of the base (100).

Abstract: An electrical jack comprises an insulative housing, a grounding contact, a switch contact, a first signal contact and a second signal contact. The housing defines a front-to-back central hole, a pair of grooves beside the central hole and an opening communicating with the central hole. The grounding contact provides a tongue and a pair of tabs at a distal end of the tongue. The tabs extend into the central hole via the opening. The first and second signal contacts are received in the grooves with, correspondingly, a spring arm and a cantilever thereof partially extending into the central hole of the housing. The switch contact is received in a rear portion of the housing with a vertical plate thereof connecting with the spring arm of the first signal contact.