Abstract: A liquid crystal display module for preventing noise caused by friction between a support main and a light guide plate is provided. In the module, a hole is defined at a support main having at least one of a polygonal shape or a circular shape. A light guide plate is disposed on the support main. A protrusion which protrudes from a side surface of the light guide plate is inserted into the hole. The protrusion has at least one of said polygonal shapes and said circular shape.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a host module having a host housing. A slot is formed on the host housing, and the slot includes a first fixing end and a second fixing end. The portable computer further includes a display module pivoted to the host module, and a heat dissipating stand installed inside the slot on the host housing in a slidable manner. When an end of the heat dissipating stand is fixed on the first fixing end of the slot, the heat dissipating stand is contained inside the slot completely. When the end of the heat dissipating stand is fixed on the second fixing end of the slot, the other end of the heat dissipating stand protrudes out of the slot and is disposed under the host housing so as to lift the host module.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device and an operating method thereof are provided. The handheld electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and a moving assembly. The moving assembly includes a sliding module and at least one rotating module. The sliding module is coupled to the second body, wherein the second body is moveable between a first position and a second position. The rotating module is coupled between the first body and the sliding module so that the second body is rotated relative to the first body. The second body is automatically rotated from the second position to a third position to form a first angle with the first body. The second body can be rotated between the third position and a fourth position to form a second angle with the first body, wherein the second angle is greater than the first angle.

Abstract: A cable clamp mounted to a circuit board to bind cables, the cable clamp includes a clamp member to clamp the cables, and a fixable member extending from the clamp member to be fixed to the circuit board.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a flexible electrical connector, and a protection cover. The second body is slidably stacked with the first body. The flexible electrical connector is electrically connected between the first body and the second body. The cover is slidably disposed between the first body and the second body. The cover is at an initial position when the first body and the second body are in a stacked state. The cover shields the flexible electrical connector exposed after the second body moves when the first body and the second body are in a spread state. As a result, the lifetime of the handheld electronic device can be prolonged. Additionally, the available region of the handheld electronic device in the spread state can be increased to provide higher design flexibility.

Abstract: A personal portable communication device includes a deployable display system movable from a stored position to an extended position for use in three-dimensional representations of display data and/or privacy in viewing display data.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus having a display supported by an arm mechanism is provided. The arm mechanism has a first arm member and a second arm member. A turning mechanism is provided at a base end portion of the first arm member and a turning mechanism is provided at a working end portion of the second arm member. An upper end portion of the first arm member and a lower end portion of the second arm member form a connection section, and an intermediate turning mechanism is provided inside the connection section. Because the arm mechanism is gently curved over its entire structure, no excessive load is applied to the cable passing inside the arm mechanism. The cable extends in the connection section along an outer route having a gentle radius of curvature.

Abstract: A display system includes a system module, a connector connected to the system module, and a display module connected to the system module through the connector. The display module includes a liquid crystal panel which displays an image, and a first printed circuit board (“PCB”) which drives the liquid crystal panel. The first PCB includes a ground layer having a first ground region electrically connected to the display module, and a second ground region electrically isolated from the first ground region and electrically connected to the connector. The system module is configured to transmit communication signals to the display module and/or receive communication signals from the display module. The system module is further configured to transmit a noise component, which is independent of the communication signals, to the display module through the connector.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising a first housing, a second housing and a hinge assembly. The first housing element has an inward surface and an outward surface and a side end. The second housing has an inward surface and an outward surface and a side end. The hinge assembly couples the first housing element and the second housing element about the respective side ends of the first and second housing elements, and facilitates rotation between a collapsed orientation and a deployed. The hinge assembly further includes a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The first hinge member is fixed to the first housing element. The second hinge member is slidably coupled to the second housing element. The first and second hinge members are rotatably coupled to each other about an axis of rotation, and, the second housing element rotates relative to the first housing element.

Abstract: An information processor includes a housing, a projector attached to the housing, and a screen attached to the housing, wherein the projector projects light onto the screen.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, a cover, a sliding apparatus, and a latch assembly. The body defines two sliding slots. The sliding apparatus is received in the two sliding slots and is slidable relative to the two sliding slots. The cover is foldable on the body and is rotatably coupled to the sliding apparatus. The latch assembly is fixed to the sliding apparatus. When the latch assembly latches the body, the sliding apparatus is unlatched from the electronic device, and the cover is slidable relative to the body and is unfolded while the cover slides away from the body.

Abstract: A display apparatus is disclosed, and comprises a display panel and a lens. On the display panel, there are a width-fixed pixel zone, a width-variating pixel zone and a border zone arranged sequentially from the center to the edges of the display panel, wherein there are a plurality of width-fixed pixels disposed in the width-fixed zone, and there are a plurality of width-variating pixel groups disposed in the width-variating pixel zone, and the widths of the width-variating pixel groups are present in a first decreasing sequence. The lens has a focus-length-variating portion and a planar portion, wherein the planar portion is aligned with the width-fixed pixel zone, and the focus-length-variating portion is disposed to correspond to the border zone and the width-variating pixel zone. The focus lengths of the focus-length-variating portion corresponding to the width-variating pixel groups are present in a second decreasing sequence.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a screw lock assembly for a portable computing device. According to one example embodiment, the portable computing device includes a housing and a removable panel configured to attach to a portion of the housing. A screw lock assembly is coupled to the housing and includes pinion gear configured to mate with a rotatable screw attached to the removable panel. Furthermore, the removable panel is releasably attached to the housing via mating of the rotatable screw and pinion gear.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device including a first body, a second body, a stand and a gear set is provided. The first body has a first rack. The second body is slidably coupled with the first body. The stand having a second rack is slidably coupled with the first body and located between the first body and the second body. The gear set has a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion and is pivoted on the second body. The first and second engaging portions are engaged with the first and second racks respectively. When the first body is shifted a first distance with respect to the second body, the first body drives the gear set to rotate by the first rack, and the gear set drives the stand to be shifted a second distance greater than the first distance with respect to the second body by the second rack.

Abstract: An electronic handset device includes a panel pivotally coupled to a base housing portion wherein the panel is pivotal between closed and opened configurations relative to the base housing portion. A movable housing portion is slidably coupled to the panel and is pivotal in unison with the panel. A user interface on the panel is concealed by the movable housing portion when the movable housing portion slides to a closed configuration relative to the panel, and the user interface is exposed when the movable housing portion slides to an opened configuration relative to the panel.

Abstract: A user interface includes a thin display device and at least one control device. The control device is associated with a portion of the thin display device. A method of implementing a user interface for a device includes displaying data about a function of the device on a thin display device, the data being displayed in association with a control device that controls that function of the device.

Abstract: A slide mechanism includes a main plate, a slide plate, a locking module and a button. The slide plate is installed on the main plate and slidable relative to the main plate. The locking module is attached to the slide plate and locks with the main plate. The button operates the locking module to unlock the main plate.

Abstract: A mobile information terminal has: an operating position detecting part 37 that detects an operating position of a user on the basis of an output of an electrostatic capacitance sensor 30 that includes a thin film having a plurality of electrodes and detects an electrostatic capacitance of each of the electrodes; a direction input control part 31 that senses movement of the operating position on the basis of an output of the operating position detecting part, and generates a direction input signal; a key input part 32 that detects a pressing operation of the user on a pressing face of an operation key, and generates a key input signal; a display 22 having a display screen; and a display control part 34 that controls a display position of image information in the display screen on the basis of the direction input signal.

Abstract: A display device that includes a housing that houses a display, and a control panel. Control panel and display are connected to a controller disposed inside of the housing. A control device can also be attached to display device. The control device is configured to resemble a welding gun. The control device is also connected to the controller. A viewer, such as welding mask viewer, is be mounted to the housing of display device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, a cover, and a connecting mechanism. The body defines a guiding slot. A sliding post protrudes from the cover. The sliding post is slidably received in the guiding slot, whereby the cover is slidable and rotatable relative to the body. The connecting mechanism is slidably and rotatably coupled to the cover, and is further rotatably coupled to the body. When the sliding post slides along the guiding post to a predetermined position, the connecting mechanism rotates relative to the body, and further rotates and slides relative to the cover to support the cover, such that the cover is at an angle with the body.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first section, a second section attached to the first section, and a tilt mechanism. The tilt mechanism connects the first section to the second section. The tilt mechanism includes a plate and two hinge assemblies. The plate connects the first section. Each of the hinge assemblies includes a sleeve and a main shaft assembled together with the sleeve. The sleeve is secured on the second section; the main shaft attached to the plate. The second section slides relative to the first section, the plate and the main shaft rotate relative to the second section, the plate further supports the second section to a tilted orientation.

Abstract: A flexible display panel includes a flexible panel body and at least one integrated circuit driver (IC driver). The flexible panel body has a first end surface, a second end surface, a plurality of side surfaces and at least one convex cambered surface. The first end surface has a display area. The second end surface is opposite to the first end surface. Each of the side surfaces connects the first end surface and the second end surface. Each adjacent two of the side surfaces connect each other. The convex cambered surface connects adjacent two of the side surfaces and connects the first end surface and the second end surface. The IC driver is disposed at the flexible panel body, located outside the display area, and adjacent to the convex cambered surface. In addition, another flexible display panel having a gravity-changing device is also provided.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first section, a second section attached to the first section, and a tilt mechanism. The tilt mechanism connects the first section to the second section. The tilt mechanism includes a plate and two hinge assemblies. The plate hinges the first section. Each of the hinge assemblies includes a sleeve and a main shaft rotatably assembled in the sleeve. The sleeve is secured on the second section; the main shaft non-rotatably fixed to the plate. The second section slides relative to the first section, the plate and the main shaft rotate relative to the second section, the plate further supports the second section to a tilted orientation.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes first and second frames in which a display panel is seated and optical sheets are received, and a method of manufacturing the display apparatus. The display apparatus includes a display panel displaying an image, a light source supplying light to the display panel, a first frame supporting the display panel and having the light source positioned therein, and a second frame combined with the first frame, wherein the second frame includes a cover portion that receives the light source, and a support portion, which extends from the cover portion along sidewalls of the first frame, where the support portion combines with the first frame, and includes an opening, the opening formed opposite to and facing the cover portion.

Abstract: A portable viewing and computing apparatus. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a bus, a memory unit coupled to the bus, and a processor coupled to the bus. The memory unit is for storing data and instructions. The processor is for processing data and instructions. The portable viewing and computing apparatus is further comprised of a display device coupled to the bus. The display device is comprised of a viewing panel viewable from a front side and a back side. The portable viewing and computing apparatus is further comprised of a display device controller coupled to the bus. The display device controller is for sensing the orientation and rotation of the display device, and in response thereto, for controlling and rendering data on the display device.

Abstract: An air duct plate is provided on the back of a substrate on the surface of which a light emitting element group for display as well as an integrated circuit are disposed. A fan acts to send air into a space surrounded by a case body extending over and around the air duct plate and the air duct plate. A plurality of openings acting to blow a cooling air generated by the fan to a predetermined portion of the substrate are formed in the air duct plate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a notebook computer including a display unit and a mainframe unit. The display unit includes: a display screen; a first frame, the display screen is mounted in the first frame; a first circuit module configured to connect with the display screen electrically, wherein the first circuit module is mounted in the first frame; M first connection mechanisms mounted on a side of the first frame. The mainframe unit includes: a second circuit module for processing data interchanged between the display unit and the mainframe unit; a second frame, wherein the second circuit module is mounted in the second frame; M second connection mechanisms mounted on a side of the second frame; wherein the M second connection mechanisms are configured to connect with the M first connection mechanisms in inserting way, and to detach from the M first connection mechanisms in pulling way.

Abstract: An electronic device housing may contain a display module. The display module may contain layers of material such as a color filter layer and a thin-film transistor layer. These layers of material may be mounted in a display module chassis. A cover glass may cover the display module. The housing may have springs that mate with corresponding holes in the chassis of the display module to hold the display module in place within the housing. The springs may flex about a flex axis that is perpendicular to a planar rear housing surface and the planar layers of the display module. A disassembly tool may be inserted into a gap between the cover glass and housing sidewalls. When the disassembly tool is rotated, a fin on the tool may press against an engagement structure in the spring and may release the spring from the display module.

Abstract: A tablet PC capable of providing continuous utilization of a sound signal collected from a microphone without requiring any user intervention when a use mode thereof has been changed from a PC use mode to a tablet use mode is disclosed. The tablet PC includes a set of microphones to form a microphone array. The tablet PC is able to operate in a sound emphasis mode wherein sound signals collected from the microphones are processed while forming an emphasis space, and to operate in a non-processing mode wherein the sound signals are processed without forming the emphasis space. When a user manipulates a chassis orientation of the tablet PC from a PC use mode to a tablet use mode, the tablet PC operates to process the emphasis space so that the sound signals collected by the microphones can be utilized in the tablet use mode.

Abstract: A modular display system and method assembles an external interface module with a display module to support built-to-order display configurations. The display module has display panel, timing controller and speaker components assembled in a display module housing that accepts a single LVDS and a single audio interface. The external interface module couples to the display module housing to form an integral display system. Selective assembly of the display system from plural types of external interface modules allows selective configuration of the display system with various television and information handling system display functionalities, such as to fill a purchaser order in a build-to-order manufacturing process.

Abstract: A display coupling apparatus includes a first circuit board having a display connector end. A first cable coupling pad is located on the first circuit board. At least one trace on the first circuit board extends from the display connector end to the first cable coupling pad. The display coupling apparatus is used to electrically couple a display to an information handling system.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display module for preventing noise caused by friction between a support main and a light guide plate is provided. In the module, a hole is formed by removing a portion of a side frame of the support main, the hole having a quadrangle shape. A light guide plate is disposed on the support main. A protrusion which protrudes from a side surface of the light guide plate is inserted into the hole. The protrusion has a quadrangle shape. A center of the hole has a stepped portion.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device including a first body, a second body, a linkage mechanism, and a stand is provided. The second body is slidingly disposed on the first body. The linkage mechanism is disposed between the first body and the second body. The linkage mechanism has a driven end and a drive end, wherein the driven end is driven by the first body and the second body. The stand is slidingly disposed between the first body and the second body and is driven by the drive end of the linkage mechanism. When the second body moves away the first body along an operation direction, the drive end drives the stand to move along the operation direction and the stand is exposed by the first body. The handheld electronic device then achieves a standing function through the stand.

Abstract: An LED curtain includes a plurality of transparent hollow tubes parallelly connected side by side to form an integral unit and serve as a basic curtain body; a plurality of light-emitting strings, each of which includes a plurality of serially connected light-emitting diodes (LEDs) sequentially disposed in each of the hollow tubes; and a light controller internally provided with a circuit board, from which a plurality of signal lines is extended to separately connect to the light-emitting strings. Multiple pieces of the LED curtain can be hung to a track via a plurality of hooks provided at upper ends of the light-emitting strings. By operating the light controller to control the LEDs, different patterns or animations can be displayed on the curtain via the light-emitting strings, and different brightness of LEDs can be regulated to illuminate a room or create a special atmosphere.

Abstract: A display device securing mechanism to which a plurality of display devices that are linearly disposed are mountable includes a plurality of housings to which the plurality of display devices are mounted, first rotating members which rotate the corresponding housings around a rotational axis extending vertically with respect to the display devices, and a second rotating member which rotates all of the housings together.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, a cover, a sliding apparatus, and a latch assembly. The body defines two sliding slots. The sliding apparatus is received in the slots and is slidable relative thereto. The cover is foldable on the body and is rotatably coupled to the sliding apparatus. The latch assembly is fixed to the sliding apparatus. When the latch assembly clasps the body, the sliding apparatus is unlatched from the electronic device, and the cover is slidable relative to the body and is unfolded while the cover slides away from the body.

Abstract: A flat display apparatus includes a display unit; a housing configured to accommodate the display unit; a support member configured to support the housing; and a cooling device configured to radiate heat of a heating element which is mounted in the housing, wherein the cooling device includes a first far infrared ray transfer member which is thermally connected to the heating element in the housing and a second far infrared ray transfer member which is thermally connected to an external portion of the housing at a rear surface side, wherein a radiating surface of the first far infrared ray transfer member and an absorbing surface of the second far infrared ray transfer member are disposed to oppose each other with the housing interposed therebetween, and wherein heat radiated from the first far infrared ray transfer member is radiated at both plane surface of the second far infrared ray transfer member.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device and an operating method thereof are provided. The handheld electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and a moving assembly. The moving assembly includes a sliding module and at least one rotating module. The sliding module is coupled to the second body, wherein the second body is moveable between a first position and a second position. The rotating module is coupled between the first body and the sliding module so that the second body is rotated relative to the first body. The second body is automatically rotated from the second position to a third position to form a first angle with the first body. The second body can be rotated between the third position and a fourth position to form a second angle with the first body, wherein the second angle is greater than the first angle.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a cover, a body, and two connection members. The cover is movably connected to the body via the two connection members. Each connection member includes a first sliding rail, a second sliding rail, a hinge, at least three securing members, and at least two limiting members. The first sliding rail is pivotally connected to the second sliding rail via the hinge. The first sliding rail is slidably connected to the cover via a securing member. The second sliding rail is slidably connected to the body via two securing members. The at least two limiting members, mounted between the first sliding rail and the cover, are configured for limiting a sliding range of the cover.

Abstract: A computer with a touch sensitive or pen sensitive display is disclosed in which the position of the fully opened display has been designed in order that the torque typically applied to the top most pen or touch sensitive part of the display, in relation to a rotational axis about which the computer would rotate if it were to tip backwards, is less than that needed to cause the computer to tip backwards about that rotational axis. The computer is therefore stable even when the display is being touched by pen or finger, unlike conventional clam shell designs.

Abstract: A display device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the display device includes i) a display panel configured to display an image, ii) a chassis base configured to support the display panel, iii) an auxiliary chassis disposed between the display panel and the chassis base, wherein one end of the auxiliary chassis covers and contacts an edge of the chassis base. The display device further includes i) a driving board disposed at the back of the chassis base and configured to drive the display panel and ii) at least one signal transmission member comprising at least one circuit device and configured to electrically connect the display panel and the driving board, wherein one side of the at least one signal transmission member is supported by the auxiliary chassis, and wherein the one side faces the edge of the chassis base.

Abstract: A bracket includes a first surface being fastened to a mounting surface, and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, to which second surface a body of the electronic device is fastened. A fitting concavity is formed in one of the electronic device body and the bracket. A fitting convexity is formed in other one of the electronic device body and the bracket and fittable into the fitting concavity. A cover, which covers the electronic device body, includes a cover attaching and detaching mechanism, which one of attaches and detaches the cover to and from the electronic device body. For a detached state the cover is rotated to be completely detached from the electronic device body.

Abstract: A flexible display element capable of being rolled up and unfurled, comprises a back plate covering a back side of the display element, wherein the back plate comes into contact with the back side of the display element when the display element is rolled up, and at least a central portion of the back plate is separated from the display element to support the display element in a flat shape when the display element is unfurled. Thus, the display element and the back plate can be rolled up and carried with a simple configuration of the display element and the back plate, and the display element can be supported in a flat shape when unfurled. Therefore, it is possible to provide a flexible display element having high portability, ease of rolling, and retention of flatness during periods of use.

Abstract: A portable equipment includes a flexible display element capable of being rolled up and unfurled, the display element including a back plate on a back side of the display element, which comes into contact with the display element when the display element is rolled up, and is bent such that at least a central portion of the back plate is separated from the display element due to a bend when the display element is unfurled, flatness of the display element being kept by a structure made up of the display element and the back plate when the display element is unfurled, and a pull-out slot for the display element on a main body of the portable equipment. The pull-out slot is flattened by a predetermined amount from a cross-sectional shape of the unrolled back plate, and has a clearance formed on a portion facing a surface of the display element.

Abstract: A display device includes a display module, a first case and a boss insertion element having a combination hole. The first case covers a first surface of the display module and has a first boss which is inserted into the combination hole to combine the front case to the display module. The first boss is formed at inside edges of the display module.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes an electronic apparatus main body and a movable body which is mounted in the electronic apparatus main body, with its predetermined direction-wise one end supported thereon, so as to be displaceable between an encased condition where one surface faces the electronic apparatus main body and an unfolded condition where one surface is exposed. The movable body has predetermined-directionally extending guide slot formed at each side face thereof in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction. The electronic main body has guide rails for guiding the movable body that are inserted into their respective guide slots under a condition where one surface of the movable body faces the electronic apparatus main body, and a pressing portion disposed at predetermined direction-wise other end of the movable body, which abuts against the electronic apparatus main body in the encased condition for pressing the movable body against the guide rails.

Abstract: A single-piece top surface display and integrated front cover for an electronic device. In one embodiment, the cover comprises a thin, flexible, transparent layer coupled with a supporting structure. The flexible layer is supported above a display screen which is coupled with pressure activated sensors located under the display screen. The cover is dust-free, waterproof, and has a flat outer surface that is free of any steps or indentations. Users input data by applying pressure on the cover which causes the display screen to deflect and activate the sensors. The pressure exerted on the sensors is triangulated to register the position of the user input. In another embodiment, the cover is transparent, rigid, and directly contacts the pressure activated sensors which are located in front of the display screen or in the housing behind it. When pressure is applied to the cover, the cover deflects and activates the sensors. In both embodiments, an accelerometer identifies valid input events.

Abstract: A separable portable multi-display device is provided. A portable multi-display device includes a main body panel housing having a first display, a sub-panel housing having a second display, and a coupling device for coupling the main body panel housing to the sub-panel housing such that at least one sides of the first display and the second display can contact each other. The panel housings are separable from and connectable to each other, a range of a border between the displays when the panel housings are interconnected being minimized so that the displays can be shown as if it is driven as a single screen.

Abstract: A planar display device whose display panel main body can be easily separated from a chassis member upon disposal without preparing large equipment and a special tool. In the planar display device wherein the PDP panel main body (1) and the chassis member (2) are adhered by a two-sided tape (3), a wire (4) is previously incorporated for separating the PDP panel main body (1) from the chassis member (2) by cutting and peeling the double-sided tape.

Abstract: A portable electronic terminal apparatus includes a main body, an information input mechanism, a plurality of displays, a communications mechanism, and a flip panel. The main body has a hollow section. The information input mechanism inputs various kinds of information including data and instructions. Each of the displays shows the various kinds of information input through the input mechanism. The communications mechanism transmits and receives the various kinds of information input through the input mechanism. The flip panel is movably mounted on the main body and is configured to rotate to open and close about a side edge portion of the flip panel. This flip panel is retracted in the hollow section of the main body when the flip panel is closed. In addition, one of the displays is mounted on the flip panel.