Cabinet Or Chassis Patents (Class 348/836)
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Publication number: 20090268108Abstract: In a display, a housing is formed rotatably in an anteroposterior direction with respect to a base member about a rotation center provided above a bottom of the housing, and a projecting portion and a recess portion are so formed as to substantially block up a horizontal clearance formed between the housing and the base member in an anteroposterior rotational range of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shingo Hamada
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Publication number: 20090268107Abstract: This torque limiter includes a first rotating member integrally provided with a plurality of fragment portions in a concentric manner and having a spring storage portion enclosed with the plurality of fragment portions, a second rotating member having a lid portion arranged to cover the spring storage portion of the first rotating member and a fit portion fitted with the outer peripheral surfaces of the plurality of fragment portions of the first rotating member and a spring member press-fitted into the spring storage portion enclosed with the inner peripheral surfaces of the plurality of fragment portions of the first rotating member thereby bringing the plurality of fragment portions into pressure contact with the fit portion of the second rotating member, for transmitting driving torque in response to pressure contact force applied by the spring member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Daisuke SHIMIZU
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Publication number: 20090262265Abstract: A display that can be assembled in a force-saving manner includes a display body and a base. The display body includes a housing, a display module disposed within the housing, and at least one engaging portion. The housing has a bottom wall. The first engaging portion is provided on the bottom wall. The base includes a top wall for locking with the bottom wall, and a second engaging portion provided on the top wall and corresponding to the first engaging portion. The second engaging portion engages the first engaging portion so as to positioning the top wall of the base relative to the bottom wall of the display body to facilitate threaded locking there between. A method for assembling the display is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chun-Hong Kuo, Sheng-Chieh Yang, Chih-Wei Kuo
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Publication number: 20090262264Abstract: A display device providing optional independent display includes a chassis and a display screen located on the chassis. The chassis has an image processing device to provide first image information to the display screen and an image receiving device. The image receiving device is connected to an image output device of an external processor through a signal linking means. The display screen can function in a linking state by connecting to the external processor to display second image information stored and output from the external processor and a separating state to display independently the first image information. Thus the display screen can perform image information display function whether in the linking state by connecting to the external processor or in the separating state independent of the external processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventor: Hung-Huei Yu
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Publication number: 20090256975Abstract: A mounting system for the display of an audio/visual product. A cable-based mounting system for an audio/visual product includes at least one hanging cable and at least one attachment mechanism. The at least one attachment mechanism is configured to operatively engage with a plurality of various mounting patterns located on the rear of the audio/visual product. The cable-based mounting system allows for the relatively inexpensive and uncomplicated mounting of the audio/visual product on a display region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Donald Lee Anderson, Vlad Gleyzer
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Publication number: 20090244409Abstract: An apparatus (1) for audio, video and/or data recording and/or reproducing comprises a cabinet (3). The cabinet (3) is provided with a front (5) and a side (7). In order to get the impression of a slim device the side is provided with an optically reflecting surface (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventor: Theodorus Franciscus Emilius Mari Overes
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Publication number: 20090237574Abstract: An image viewing apparatus comprising in combination a receptacle having the configuration of a photograph album, the receptacle having a top cover panel, a rear panel, and simulated pages between the panels, the simulated pages defining a first cavity opening towards the first cover panel, an image display device received in the cavity, and having an image display screen openly facing the cover panel in closed position, the cover panel being openable away from the display screen to reveal the screen, and means for electrically activating the device to display a selected image when the cover panel is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventor: Alan Chun Chiu
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Patent number: 7593002Abstract: Positioning a front panel of a telematics terminal includes receiving an electronic signal that indicates a change in a physical position of a display panel of the telematics terminal. The front panel, which is distinct from the display panel of the telematics terminal but located on a same side of the telematics terminal as the display panel, is moved from a first position to a second position based on the control signal. The second position is physically displaced from the first position.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Jin-Hee Tak
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Publication number: 20090213210Abstract: A digital display system is disclosed, wherein the display system generally includes a recording mechanism, such as a digital camera, a processing mechanism for processing and saving at least one image; software for interlacing the image; software for processing slides and movies comprised of multiple images; a digital display device for receiving, storing and displaying the image, and a lenticular screen overlaid upon the digital display device for viewing the interlaced images in three dimensions. A method of manufacturing a lenticular sheet is also disclosed as having as its primary steps the provision of a substantially transparent substrate material; forming a plurality of lenses on a first side of the substrate; and shaping the substrate to correspond to a display area of the display device, wherein the plurality of lenses are angled to correspond to the pixel size and pitch of the display area.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventor: Kenneth E. Conley
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Publication number: 20090213225Abstract: Apparatus and method of forming and displaying high dynamic range (HDR) images for various purposes including the testing of image capture devices, such as cameras. A display device has a display panel carrying a plurality of rendered images formed from image data of a scene. At least one light source is used to illuminate the rendered images on the display panel. When the rendered images are aligned with one another and illuminated by the light source, the rendered images are capable of forming a display image having a dynamic range higher than those of the rendered images.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Elaine W. Jin, Ken Kryda
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Publication number: 20090209169Abstract: A programmable system facilitates the development of a baby zero to six months old while the baby lies on its back in a baby crib. The programmable system includes an adjustable two dimensional display screen mounted on an adjustable arm to position the two dimensional display screen above the baby and generally parallel to the mattress of the crib. Real life audio-visual correlation models are shown on the display screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Jon K. Curry, Kevin B. Walters
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Publication number: 20090201432Abstract: This application relates to systems and methods for advertising in retail environments through the use of video displays that are disposed on retail shelving near target products. In some instances, the video display system may comprise a head-end cabinet that is located remote to the video displays. The head-end cabinet may communicate with at least one tail-end box. In turn, each tail-end box may communicate with at least one line-driver box. The line-driver box may communicate with a fin box that sends signal to the video display. The video displays may be vertically and laterally located on the shelving to catch consumer attention and be easily circumnavigated. For example, the video displays may not be located in an end-of-aisle exclusion zone located at each end of a section of shelving. Similarly, no each video display in an aisle may be a minimum distance from another video display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: James Hyde, Bryce Englebrecht, Michael Landon, Craig Kelley, Hugh Clark
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Publication number: 20090195710Abstract: An electronic picture frame relates to an electronic picture frame which can display and edit images and more particularly pertains to an electronic picture frame with multi-functions. The electronic picture frame comprises a microprocessor module; a storage module which connects to the microprocessor module and stores the programs to be run by the microprocessor module; a power supply management module which connects to the microprocessor module and the storage module; a display module which connects to the microprocessor module; a control module which comprises a plurality of function keys and connects to the microprocessor module; an input/output module which connects to the microprocessor module; wherein it further comprises a wireless network module which externally connects to network signals via a WAN interface, and the wireless network module connects to the microprocessor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventor: Ling FANG
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Publication number: 20090195711Abstract: A signal transfer arrangement is provided for conveying a signal from a first location to a second location. The signal transfer arrangement includes an articulated support structure rotatably mounted on a base located on a support surface. The support structure has a mobile collection device for receiving an input signal from at least one input emission device at the first location positioned on the support surface without contact between the collection device and the emission device, and transferring the input signal to the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventor: Nicholas B. Sime
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Patent number: 7570313Abstract: A liquid crystal display module and a frame applied in the liquid crystal display module. The liquid crystal display module includes a frame and a liquid crystal panel. The frame includes a sidewall and an elastic arm. The sidewall includes a first portion and a second portion. The elastic arm is located between the first portion and the second portion. The elastic arm includes a base portion and an abutment portion. The base portion connects the first portion and the second portion. The liquid crystal panel is disposed in the frame in a manner such that it abuts the abutment surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Au Optronics Corp.Inventors: Chia-Jung Wu, Chi-Chung Lo
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Publication number: 20090180041Abstract: A television with a movable front interface device, wherein the television has a cabinetry with a front end and a back end. In one embodiment, the device has an interface plate that is attachable to the front end of the cabinetry, a fixed seat, and a movable seat that is configured to be slidably movable along a vertical direction to the fixed seat, wherein the fixed seat is connected to the cabinetry, the movable seat is connected to the fixed seat by connection arms, and the movable seat has a base and an interface plate mounted on the base, and wherein the cabinetry having a hatch on the underside to allow the movable seat to slide in.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: SHENZHEN TCL NEW TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yufei WANG, Daiqing WANG, Zhiping CHEN, Yadong LIU, Guofeng FU
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Publication number: 20090180042Abstract: A display apparatus including a display device, circuit boards on which circuits for driving the display device are formed, a chassis plate having a first surface to which the display device is mounted and a second surface to which the circuit boards are mounted, and a back cover fastened onto the second surface of the chassis plate by screws. The chassis plate has a first radiating rib, and the back cover has a second radiating rib that is in surface contact with the first radiating rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Takayuki Furukawa, Miyoko Irikiin, Yukihiro Iwata, Shinya Ogasawara, Hiroaki Takezawa
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Publication number: 20090174825Abstract: An OLED display includes a display panel having a display area and a pad area, a first bezel receiving the display panel, and a second bezel combined with the first bezel along a display panel side where the pad area is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Dong-Su Yee, Dai-Han Cho, Jung-Ho Hwang, Chan-Kyoung Moon, Hyun-Hee Lee, Min-Su Kim, Chan-Hee Wang, Kwang-Jin Yun
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Publication number: 20090168320Abstract: A display panel stand holding portion for supporting the display panel in the standing position is formed at the upper end portion of the back cabinet as a part of the casing of the display device. The display panel stand holding portion includes the display panel stand mount portion, and the display panel support members. This makes it possible to support the display panel vertically when it is mounted on the display panel stand mount portion. The connector cables extending from the power supply circuit board is clamped to the temporary holding portion to be formed on the back cabinet before assembly of the display panel to be inclined at the predetermined position. The deterioration in the working efficiency caused by entanglement of the connector cables may be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: ORION ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Yusuke KATAOKA, Hidenobu MUKOUGAWA, Tamotsu MITAMURA, Takanori MAENO, Yoshikazu SAGA
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Publication number: 20090160733Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a cabinet, a first display section connected to the cabinet, a first display control section, integrated in the cabinet, which executes display control of the first display section, a second display control section, integrated in the cabinet, which executes display control of a second display section which can be connected to the cabinet, an identifying section which identifies connection of the second display section, and an output section which, when it is judged by the identifying section that the second display section is connected to the cabinet, stops the output of signals from the first display control section, and outputs signals to the second display from the second display control section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Hiroaki Chiba
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Publication number: 20090160834Abstract: A display screen with a display area includes a frame and a sensor module. The frame surrounds the display area. The sensor module is mounted on the frame and includes a mount disposed on the frame and a slidable assembly slidably disposed on the mount and including an ambient light sensor and a screen light sensor, wherein the ambient light sensor and the screen light sensor are disposed on two opposite sides of the slidable assembly respectively. When a side of the slidable assembly on which the screen light sensor is disposed faces the display area, the screen light sensor detects brightness of the display area. When the side of the slidable assembly does not face the display area, the ambient light sensor detects brightness of an ambiance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Tsung-Chi TSENG, Yung-Lung LIU
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Publication number: 20090147157Abstract: A digital photo frame with a function of prompting power off and powering off automatically is provided. The digital photo frame includes a display unit, a power management unit, a storage unit, a power off prompt device, and a processing unit. The power off prompt device produces a prompting signal to remind user whether continue to enjoy the pictures. After finish displaying all the pictures, the processing unit controls the power off prompting device to produce the prompt signal to remind the user whether to continue enjoying the pictures. If the processing unit does not receive any input signals in a predetermined time period, the processing unit transmits a power off instruction to the power management unit, thus to control the power management to stop supplying power to the digital photo frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming-Feng Tsai, Xiao-Fang Chen, Xiao-Guang Li
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Publication number: 20090147155Abstract: A digital photo frame includes a transparent front frame, a back frame detachably coupled to the front frame, and a display screen accommodated between the front frame and the back frame for displaying digital photos. The digital photos can be seen through from the transparent front frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: SHIH-LUNG HSU, LUNG DAI, YUAN-BOR JEAN
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Publication number: 20090147156Abstract: A digital photo frame with a function of automatically power off is provided. The digital photo frame includes a display unit, a power management unit, a storage unit, a detection unit, and a processing unit. The detection unit detects whether there is some one around the digital photo frame. The processing unit controls the power management unit to stop providing power to the display unit if the detection unit detects nobody around the digital photo frame in a first predetermined time period, and controls the power management unit to stop providing power to the digital photo frame if the detection unit detects nobody around the digital photo frame in a second predetermined time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: MING-FENG TSAI, XIAO-GUANG LI, XIAO-FANG CHEN, ZAI-AN PAN
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Publication number: 20090141199Abstract: A component assembly includes a first component having a locking section and a flat-plate shaped projection formed on a first face. The locking section extends from the first face and bends in a first direction. The projection extends perpendicularly to the first face and is formed of a face intersecting the first direction. The assembly also includes a second component having a first hole and a second formed on a first face. The locking section of the first component is inserted into the first hole, and the projection of the first component is inserted into the second hole. The first face of the second component opposes the first face of the first component and includes a part with a slope section on which the distal end of the projection abuts and which moves the first component in the first direction when the first component is attached to the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventor: Hideyuki Fujikawa
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Publication number: 20090141198Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus does not require a cover structure for enclosing a front peripheral portion of a front panel so that the screen of the display apparatus can be seemed to be large, and the display apparatus can have a neat appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventor: Jin Hyuk KIM
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Patent number: 7535174Abstract: A plasma display module including a plasma display panel having front and rear surfaces, a chassis base made of a synthetic resin, having mounting holes formed therein, and being mounted on the rear surface of the plasma display panel, a heat conductive sheet disposed between the plasma display panel and the chassis base, a plurality of driving boards being mounted on a rear surface of the chassis base, the driving boards having a plurality of circuits connected to the plasma display panel by means of signal lines, and a plurality of gap pads mounted in the mounting holes formed in the chassis base to transfer heat generated from the driving boards to the heat conductive sheet, thereby discharging the heat.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventor: Dong Hyok Shin
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Publication number: 20090115919Abstract: Space is decreased in the direction of thickness on a side of a substrates mounted on a back of a flat panel display to adapt requirement for increasing and thinning its size, and most flat panel displays forcibly radiate heat with a fan provided thereon. The present invention provides a flat panel display having fewer heat radiating fans to secure a channel for causing a heat radiating air to flow. Portions where electronic circuit device on a back of a display panel are mounted are divided into three: left; center; and right portions; with a main frame as a border, the electronic circuit device are constructed of four module substrates, the substrate which is the greatest in heating value in the four module substrates (hereinafter referred to as a substrate) is arranged in the center portion and the substrates which are the smallest and the second smallest in heating value therein are arranged in the same portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Teppei Tanaka, Yasushi Naito, Yasuhiro Tomita, Yoshiharu Yamashita, Yutaka Yamada, Kohei Miyoshi, Seiichi Sekiguchi
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Patent number: 7529082Abstract: Each of attachments 50 has fixtures formed in a base part 51 for fixation to metal fixtures 80a and 80b. It also has a projecting part 52 having two surfaces formed on its side which opposes one of brackets 20. The two surfaces differ in height by an amount corresponding to the difference in height between the metal fixtures 80a and 80b. Each of the two surfaces has a fixture formed thereon. The brackets 20 each have screw holes and clearance holes formed in their portions which oppose, when their vertical locations relative to PDP 10a and PDP 10b are kept unchanged, the attachments 50 fixed to the metal fixtures 80a and 80b, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Naoto Maruta
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Publication number: 20090096940Abstract: A display frame having removable image holders that can hold images such as photographs between the front and rear surfaces of the image holders wherein the image holders can be easily installed or removed without removing the display frame from the surface to which the display frame is mounted. The display frame can also include a plurality of hooks and a front mounting surface. The front mounting surface can be utilized to mount other objects or images or can be used as an art surface upon which artwork can be painted or drawn or otherwise artistically used.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventor: Michael Z. Scheffer
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Patent number: 7515222Abstract: Conventionally, a fixing bracket attached to a rear inside wall of a main body of a liquid crystal television set or a liquid crystal display would interfere with the main body, generating chatter. A hook part having a bent tip erected in a protruding manner from a rear inside wall of a main body of a liquid crystal television set or a liquid crystal display is passed through a second through hole of a fixing bracket from the inside wall side to a front side of the main body. A peripheral portion of the second through hole is inserted in a recess of the rear inside walls of the main body, and is hooked there. Accordingly, when the fixing bracket is hooked, the fixing bracket and the tip of the boss erected from the rear inside wall of the main body come in contact with each other to be fixed.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takahito Yamanaka
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Publication number: 20090073326Abstract: Disclosed is a rotatable built-in system for rotatably installing an image-sound installation, such as a TV or a home theater, through a wall so that viewers at both sides of the wall can watch the image-sound installation. The rotatable built-in system includes the image-sound installation comprising a TV; a support frame for supporting the image-sound installation; a wall frame surrounding the circumference of the support frame so that the support frame is rotatably installed on the wall frame; a rotating unit for rotating the support frame to a front regular position or a rear regular position against the wall frame; and a wall body, through which an installation hole along which the wall frame is fixedly installed is formed, wherein viewers at both sides of the wall body can watch the image-sound installation by means of the rotation of the support frame to the front regular position or the rear regular position by the rotating unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2005Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventor: Woo-Sick Jang
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Publication number: 20090059038Abstract: A image magnifier for the vision impaired which magnifies the image of face up source material (13) placed in the visual field of the camera (15) and displays the magnified image on a display (20). One embodiment includes a static high-resolution image mode and a second live video mode. The controller (29) provides different lighting appropriate for each mode. In a further embodiment the magnifier is transportable. Each part (17, 14, 16) is hinged (18, 19) to the other parts (17, 14, 16) allowing it to be folded into a compact lightweight form to be portably carried. In a still further embodiment the magnifier includes shielding for the lighting to minimise or avoid specular reflections.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2005Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Paul J. Seakins, Jonathan D. Cartwright, David J. Haughey, David N. Lovegrove, Darryl J. Best
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Patent number: 7499113Abstract: A television with a video reproducer includes a cabinet provided with a pair of first rail portions, a printed circuit board attached to the pair of first rail portions of the cabinet, an included mechanical part arranged on an upper side of the printed circuit board, and a holding member provided with a stay portion for supporting the included mechanical part for supporting the printed circuit board. The cabinet is provided with a pair of second rail portions for supporting the holding member, the holding member being integrally provided with a rail engaging portion engaged with the second rail portion of the cabinet. The first rail portion is integrally provided to the cabinet to be arranged at a position of a height greater than the second rail portion integrally provided to the cabinet, having a bottom face of the cabinet as a reference.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Akira Yokawa
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Publication number: 20090051830Abstract: A flexible LCD (2) is a flexible display. The flexible LCD (2) is pulled out from an upper cabinet to change a display area of the flexible LCD (2). An amount-of-sliding detecting section (4) measures the pullout amount (amount of sliding) of the flexible LCD (2) when the flexible LCD (2) is pulled out from a mobile terminal unit (1) or is retracted into the mobile terminal unit (1). A display controller (3) causes the flexible LCD (2) to display in a manner responsive to the amount of sliding that is measured by the amount-of-sliding detecting section (4). The foregoing makes it possible to utilize effectively the display having a display area that is revealed when the display is pulled out.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Yoshiteru Matsushita, Masanori Honda, Kiyoshi Suzuki, Minoru Takemoto
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Patent number: 7495712Abstract: Disclosed is a television with a disk playback feature, in which the convenience of the slot-in mechanism is preserved and a disk can be unloaded without being damaged by the lid body. A critical point is established on the path of turning of the second point of application of spring force. By the urging force of the torsion spring, the pivoting door can be forced to either open or close the slot, subject to whether or not the second point is beyond the critical point. The slot can be closed positively by the door plate before the second point reaches the critical point. Once the second point goes beyond the critical point, the pivoting door can be swung open without being thrust by the disk. Therefore, resistance during disk unloading is reduced and it can be prevented that a disk is damaged by touching with the door plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kenichi Takeda
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Publication number: 20090027573Abstract: A wall mountable media control system locatable adjacent a wall mounted video screen comprising a wall mountable media control center capable of controlling a plurality of different types of information data and having at least one output connection for each of said different types of information data for connection of wiring from said wall mountable media control center to said wall mounted video screen, at least one of said plurality of different types of information data being selectively enableable by a service provider of said information data, said plurality of different types of information data being accessible by command of a user of said wall mountable media control center; a plurality of wall mountable cowls locatable between said wall mountable media control center and said wall mounted video screen, said plurality of wall mounted cowls being sized and shaped to cover said wiring connecting said wall mountable media control center and said wall mounted video screen, said plurality of wall mountablType: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Gary Rein
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Publication number: 20090021654Abstract: The present invention provides a self-contained entertainment system that includes a housing having a main compartment and a lid. The main compartment is comprised of a bottom and four sidewalls arranged to form an interior cavity. One or more media sources, a video display, and one or more audio outputs are located within the housing. The media source, the video display, and the audio output are operably connected to each other by means of wires and/or wireless technology. The media source, the video display, and the audio output receive power by appropriate means from a power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: Rebb Jones
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Publication number: 20090021653Abstract: A video projector and mounting assembly that securely mounts and protects the projector from theft. A video projector unit is adapted with a housing that defines a through bore extending completely through the housing from top to bottom. A suspension member attached to an overhead structure is inserted through the hole with a portion thereof projecting from the bottom of the projector. A projector mount is secured to the end of the projecting portion of the overhead suspension member in locking relation therewith such that the projector may not be removed without first unlocking and removing the mount. The mount is preferably adapted with openings to allow for access to the projector controls. Tilt adjustment of the projector is facilitated by rotatably adjustable fasteners in threaded engagement with the mount. The projector and mount may include mating concave and convex surfaces to provide for adjustment in tilt, pan, and yaw axes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: Rodney L. Kerr
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Publication number: 20090021652Abstract: A microprojector that has a detachable interaction device is disclosed. The microprojector may include a chassis, one or more docking mechanism attached to the chassis, a detachable interaction device that attachably detaches to the one or more docking mechanism, wherein the detachable interaction device may include at least one motion sensor, a controller that processes inputs from the at least one sensor, and one or more user interface mechanisms that enable the user to interact with the detachable interaction device and control the microprojector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. TARLTON, George T. Valliath
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Patent number: 7471804Abstract: A flat panel monitor frame (10) with integrated speakers (26) as well as planar speakers (50a, 50b, 50c) for facilitating a consumer's selection of an aesthetic visual effect and for enhancing an acoustic experience for a flat panel monitor (22), having user-detachable and replaceable trim (36) for facilitating blending of the frame (10) and flat panel monitor (22) into the room decor, and having an array of speakers (26) within at least one frame side (12, 14, 16, 18), reducing the need for additional floor or wall-mounted speakers.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2004Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Monster Cable Products, Inc.Inventor: Noel Lee
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Patent number: 7467832Abstract: A front structure included in a cabinet for a television set and formed by a gas assist injection molding process has a front wall and side walls extending backward from thick peripheral parts of the front wall, and is provided with joining structures each including a support structure consisting of a first reinforcing rib, a second reinforcing rib and a third reinforcing rib, and a boss supported by the support structure. The second and the third reinforcing ribs are extended from the first reinforcing rib toward the thick peripheral part to positions at a predetermined distance from the thick peripheral part such that the second and the third reinforcing rib are not joined directly to the thick peripheral part to prevent a gas flowing through the thick peripheral part from flowing into the joining structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2004Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Naoto Maruta
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Patent number: 7458689Abstract: A display stand is camouflaged as ordinary furniture, such as a dresser with mirror combination for the bedroom or as an armoire. The stand conceals another object, such as a television display, when one doesn't wish to observe that object, but otherwise exposes the object to view. Supported in a stationary position at least a vertically positionable opaque mirror or panel located directly in front of the television display when the television is not in use prevents the display from being viewed. The mirror or panel is supported by an electric elevator platform or lift inside the furniture, which, at the viewers option, is selectively vertically moved by the lift to a full up position that blocks a view of the stationary object or to a full down position inside the dresser that uncovers the object.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Inventors: Gene Head, Marco Lin
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Publication number: 20080291345Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are provided of picture frame antenna assemblies. In one exemplary embodiment, an assembly generally includes a backing defining at least one recess. A frame is removably attachable to the backing for holding a photograph therebetween. The frame has a generally annular shape with an opening through which a portion of the photograph is visible. At least one antenna element is disposed within the recess defined by the backing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: ANTENNAS DIRECT, INC.Inventor: Richard E. Schneider
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Publication number: 20080284922Abstract: In order to enable mounting of a cabinet 1 having a display unit to a supporting base 9, axial members 121 and 131 in the shape of a regular polygonal prism are disposed in the cabinet 1 and fitting holes 91 and 92 into which the regular polygonal prisms can be fitted, respectively, are disposed in the supporting base 9. By opening and then closing, or opening and then moving the axial members 121 and 131, the user can fit or remove them into or from the fitting holes 91 and 92, respectively, so as to mount or demount the cabinet to or from the supporting base. By tilting the cabinet by an angle when fitting the axial members into the fitting holes, respectively, the user can change the rotational attitude of the cabinet 1 with respect to the supporting base. Thereby, the user can use the display unit at different times and at different positions with simple manipulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Takashi Isobe, Amane Mitani, Hiroki Akatsuka
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Publication number: 20080273127Abstract: Systems for retaining a replaceable part within an image display device are provided herein. One example includes a first retaining member with a first looped retention arm configured to apply a retaining force in an x-direction to the replaceable part and a second retaining member with a second looped retention arm configured to apply a retaining force in a y-direction to the replaceable part. Upon displacement of the replaceable part from an engagement position to a displacement position, a normal force as applied by one of the first retaining member and the second retaining member is reduced and the force to push the replaceable part towards the engagement position is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: INFOCUS CORPORATIONInventor: Jiaxian Wang
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Publication number: 20080273126Abstract: A digital photo frame apparatus comprises at least one memory card slot, at least one transmission interface port, a power supply device, a signal processing controller, a display device, a display driver module and an input control module. The memory card slot is for connecting to a memory card to read digital image data in a memory card, and the signal processing controller is for processing inputted digital image data and controlling its playback method, and the display device and the display driver module are for displaying digital images. The input control module is for controlling an input device which is connected to a port, such as a keyboard, a mouse or a microphone, so that a user can use the input device to input data to a digital image for adding or recording text data, graphic data or audio data to the digital image.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventor: Yu-Tsung Chang
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Patent number: 7440038Abstract: There is disclosed a liquid crystal display apparatus including a main body and a swivel mechanism, where the main body is capable of smoothly swiveling. A countersunk hole is formed in a bottom plate member as follows: When a through-hole for inserting a screw is formed in a metal sheet to be a bottom plate member, there is also concurrently formed an accommodating hole for accommodating flow of the material forming the metal sheet upon plastic forming or pressing which is performed subsequently for forming a countersink, and then the countersink is formed at an open end of the through-hole by pressing. It is preferable that a plurality of the accommodating holes are formed around the through-hole.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yoshiharu Kato
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Patent number: 7436427Abstract: The present invention provides a combined camera, camera stand, audio hub, and audio headset charger. The audio headset is wireless, with a wireless connection to the stand/hub. The stand/hub then connects over a bus to a personal computer. The camera can be both tilted and adjusted in height on the stand. Seamless switching from one audio path (e.g., external speakers and microphone in webcam) to another (e.g., wireless headset) occurs, providing the user with a regular telephone like experience. In addition, it is easily possible to mute audio as well as video for the entire system.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: George Basmadjian, Ferry Gunawan, David S. O'Brien, Bruce Friedricks, Mansour Behrooz
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Patent number: 7436140Abstract: A self-supporting stand for a thin display device is to be controlled so that the display device faces in a preset screen direction in a one-touch manner. A function of constantly recognizing the screen direction of the display device and detecting its own direction by detecting a resistance value of a resistance volume such as a variable resistor installed in an electric screen direction changing mechanism, and a control unit which reproduces a preset screen direction no matter in which direction the screen faces currently, are combined with each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Masanori Takaji, Tatsuya Nakazawa, Yutaka Yamada, Toshihiko Matsuzawa, Satoshi Ishizuka