Cabinet Or Chassis Patents (Class 348/836)
  • Patent number: 9808099
    Abstract: A modular system includes modular components capable of easy assembly, disassembly, and reuse. The system has a J-form component, I-form component, terminal components, and structural components. The system also includes removable mounting plates for assembly. The components are capable of enclosing, supporting, and displaying electronic, mechanical, and audio-visual displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Eureka Exhibits
    Inventors: Keith Feinstein, Mark Kirby
  • Patent number: 9768746
    Abstract: A user interface includes a rotatable ring for controlling a function on an associated device, and a support ring for supporting the rotatable ring. The support ring includes a plurality of biasing elements, and a plurality of engagement members rotatably mounted on the biasing elements and configured to engage the rotatable ring so as to preload the biasing elements and thereby (i) biasing the rotatable ring toward a center position in which a central axis of the rotatable ring is coincident with a central axis of the support ring, and (ii) increasing resistance to rotational movement of the rotatable ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Zalisk, John Michael Sakalowsky, Joel H. Miller
  • Patent number: 9743542
    Abstract: A display device includes a housing; at least one roller positioned within the housing; a display portion including a display panel and a module cover; and at least one support connected to a top of the display portion and to raise or lower the display portion. The display panel and the module cover transition from a first state where the display panel and the module cover are wound around the at least one roller to a second state where the display panel and the module cover are unwound from the at least one roller, in contact with each other, and exposed out of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jinha Heo, Dohyeon Kim, Inkeun Ryu
  • Patent number: 9739617
    Abstract: A method of operation of a navigation system includes: determining a navigation distance based on comparing a current location and a guidance point; determining a connection mode based on comparing a mode threshold distance and the navigation distance; detecting a communication initiation information for initiating a communication session; and generating a guidance notification with a control unit based on detecting the communication initiation information during the connection mode representing the mode threshold distance meeting or exceeding the navigation distance for presenting on a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Telenav, Inc.
    Inventors: Naveen Kumar Vandanapu, Gregory Stewart Aist
  • Patent number: 9717995
    Abstract: One embodiment of an adjustable aiming aid device for first-person video games, video simulators, and similar video-based human-computer interactions in which the protagonist launches projectiles on targets. The device comprises an attachment unit and a sighting unit. The attachment unit is utilized to attach the device to a monitor, the monitor having a screen on which the software-generated visual environment is displayed. The sighting unit is utilized to position a sight at a predetermined location between the user and the screen, in a plane approximately parallel to the screen. The sight assists the user in aligning one's line of vision with the location on the screen towards which the software-simulated projectiles are launched. The sight is positioned in a different plane of focus than the screen, thus creating a new user experience. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventors: Ilya Kliot, Daniel Rozenbaum
  • Patent number: 9635950
    Abstract: A point-of-sale demonstration system includes a display system for viewing the underside of the plunger matrix mattress allowing a person sitting or lying on the mattress to readily view the impression created by their body weight on the plungers. The display system includes a camera positioned to image the underside of the mattress and a monitor (display screen) positioned for viewing by a person lying on the mattress so that they can see the deflection in the bottom of the plungers caused by their own weight on the mattress. Seeing the image of the downwardly displaced plungers immediately conveys the operation of the plunger matrix mattress to the viewer. The system may also be configured to capture individual frames and video images, store the images, transmit the images, and edit as desired, for example by zooming, cropping, changing the speed of the video, and so forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: DREAMWELL, LTD.
    Inventors: Craig Saunders, John E. Spirk, Lindsey Tufts-Junior, William E. Rabbitt, Gary R. Stephan
  • Patent number: 9562552
    Abstract: A holding apparatus for a projector includes a frame, a connection body, a telescopic device, and a bracket. The frame is fixed to a surface. One end of the connection body is connected to the frame. The telescopic device is fixed to the other end of the connection body opposite to the frame along an extending direction of the connection body. The telescopic device includes a moving unit movable along a first direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the connection body. The moving unit is connected to a detecting module. The bracket has a first end connected to the frame and a second end for connecting the projector. The second end is disposed opposite to the surface and extends along the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: BenQ Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Ling Chang, Chian-Yu Yeh
  • Patent number: 9526332
    Abstract: A modular system includes modular components capable of easy assembly, disassembly, and reuse. The system has a J-form component, I-form component, terminal components, and structural components. The system also includes removable mounting plates for assembly. The components are capable of enclosing, supporting, and displaying electronic, mechanical, and audio-visual displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Eureka Exhibits
    Inventors: Keith Feinstein, Mark Kirby
  • Patent number: 9462394
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a splicing type electret loudspeaker. The splicing type electret loudspeaker may comprise a plurality of electret loudspeaker units. Each electret loudspeaker unit may comprise a plurality of connection ports, and these connection ports may be disposed around the edge of each electret loudspeaker unit. In particular, the connection ports of each electret loudspeaker unit can respectively connect to one of the connection ports of another electret loudspeaker unit; in this way, these electret loudspeaker units can connect to each other in parallel, such that the power input signal and the audio input signal can be transmitted to all electret loudspeaker units to drive them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: AMAZING MICROELECTRONIC CORP.
    Inventors: Mou-Ong Sher, Ryan Hsin-Chin Jiang, Ming-Che Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9380378
    Abstract: Provided is a case for n electronic device including a first surface, a second surface, sides between the first surface and the second surface, and a speaker on a portion of at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the sides. The case includes a cover in which the electronic device is positioned including an inner surface facing the speaker when the electronic device is positioned in the cover. A sound channel is formed between the speaker and the inner surface when the electronic device is positioned in the cover. An opening to the sound channel to provide sound communication between the sound channel and an area in front of the first surface of the electronic device, wherein sound travels through the sound channel between the speaker and the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: AFC TRIDENT, INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Chieh Su, Hong Lip Yow
  • Patent number: 9320150
    Abstract: A display apparatus is provided with: a frame; a display panel, which is fixed to the frame; and a plurality of flexible printed circuit boards, which are disposed adjacent to each other, and each of which has one end side pressure bonded to the display panel, and the other end side bent to the frame side, which is the reverse side of the display panel. The display apparatus has adhesive areas wherein a surface of the display panel is adhered and fixed to the frame, the adhesive areas being in areas overlapping the flexible printed circuit boards. In regions among the flexible printed circuit boards adjacent to each other, non-adhesive areas where the surface of the display panel is not adhered and fixed to the frame are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Masaki Nakayama, Motoji Shiota, Takashi Matsui, Hiroki Miyazaki
  • Patent number: 9309084
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus including an image forming unit, a main body including a first discharge tray configured to receive a sheet conveyed out from the image forming unit, and a resin frame, the main body being configured to support a sheet discharge unit attached thereto, the sheet discharge unit including a second discharge tray configured to receive a sheet conveyed out of the main body through the image forming unit, and an insertion member, a metal bracket attached to the frame, the bracket having an opening into which the insertion member of the sheet discharge unit is inserted when the sheet discharge unit is attached to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masamitsu Ukai, Saya Minoshima
  • Patent number: 9198306
    Abstract: A modular exhibit system includes modular components capable of easy assembly, disassembly, and reuse. The system has a J-form component, I-form component, terminal components, and structural components. The system also includes removable mounting plates for assembly. The components are capable of enclosing, supporting, and displaying electronic, mechanical, and audio-visual displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Eureka Exhibits
    Inventors: Keith Feinstein, Mark Kirby
  • Patent number: 9131195
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method that allow users to mount digital media players to screens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Innovelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Jeffrey Wengreen, Eric John Wengreen
  • Patent number: 9122086
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a liquid crystal panel unit including a quadrilateral display portion, a screen protector protecting the liquid crystal panel unit, and a spacer disposed between the liquid crystal panel unit and the screen protector so as to surround the display portion. The spacer has a cut, the cut cutting its corresponding side of the spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Takashi Yoshida
  • Patent number: 9107288
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a box shaped housing, a display unit, and a printed circuit board. The housing includes a front casing having an opening and a back casing. The display unit is configured in the housing and exposed from the opening. The printed circuit board is configured in the housing and mounted on the back casing. A power contact is located on a lowest portion of the printed circuit board. a portion of the printed circuit board which is above a topside of a position occupied by the power contact overlaps a corresponding portion of the display unit in a front-back direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Jingdong Yu
  • Patent number: 9041867
    Abstract: A display casing has a first cover, a second cover, and a fixing member between the first cover and the second cover to serve as a combination medium therebetween. The fixing member is engaged with two buckling pieces of the first cover by a positioning pin and a restraining portion, and the second cover is then buckled on the fixing member by a buckling member to be combined with the first cover. The material of the fixing member is the same as that of the second cover but is different from, the material of the first cover. Therefore, when the buckling member of the second cover is buckled on the fixing member, the risk of the fracture of the fixing member under the stress of the buckling member can be avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: AmTRAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chuang-Ming Wu, Ta-Wei Li
  • Patent number: 9036107
    Abstract: The present invention provides a flat panel display device, which includes a backlight system and a display panel, the backlight system including a light source, a light homogenization mechanism, and a back frame; the back frame carries the light source and the light homogenization mechanism, the light homogenization mechanism guiding light from the light source to a light incidence surface of the display panel; the back frame includes primary assembling pieces and secondary assembling pieces; the primary assembling pieces are of a number of at least two, the at least two primary assembling pieces being joined to form a main frame structure of the back frame; the secondary assembling pieces are arranged inside the back frame and joined to the back frame; some of the primary assembling pieces and the secondary assembling pieces are of first density and first strength and others are of second density and second strength; the first density is greater than the second density and the first strength is greater than
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Cheng Kuo, Yu-Chun Hsiao, Jia-He Cheng
  • Patent number: 9030612
    Abstract: A display apparatus having a display driving unit on a lower part is provided. The LCD display apparatus includes a signal processing unit which performs video decoding, video scaling, and conversion into high-quality video on an input video; and a driving unit which is disposed closer to a lower end of the LCD display apparatus than to an upper end of the LCD display apparatus, and drives a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel to display a video output from the signal processing unit on the LCD panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jung-hwa Choi
  • Patent number: 9013639
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing, a module including a fixing portion, and a supporting portion configured to support the module. The supporting portion includes a portion configured to receive stress from the housing at an outer region relative to the fixing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Toshikazu Shiroishi, Tomohiro Hamada
  • Patent number: 9007533
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a moving display system that includes a track member support, a track member held by the track member support, and having a first end and a second end, and a display member support. The display member support includes a body, wherein the body is configured to hold a display member, a motor, a wheel that is drivable by the motor to move the display member support along the track member, a sensing system, and a controller that is operatively connected to the motor. The controller receives signals from the sensing system and is programmed to, in at least some instances: a) determine using the signals when the display member support reaches one of the first and second ends of the track member, and b) change the direction of rotation of the motor based on the determination made in step a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen Wyllie
  • Publication number: 20150097923
    Abstract: A display apparatus and a display method using the same are provided. The display apparatus includes a curved display, a guide member on which the curved display is mounted to slidably move and configured to provide a curved concave path formed with respect to a user, and a driver configured to move the curved display along the guide member. The guide member includes left and right frames vertically disposed at intervals, a lower rail of which both ends are coupled to lower ends of the left and right frames, and an upper rail of which both ends are coupled to upper ends of the left and right frames and which is parallel to the lower rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: In-beom KIM
  • Patent number: 9001112
    Abstract: Disclosed is a display apparatus with an improved structure of its display unit and main body. The display apparatus includes: a display unit which includes a display connector and displays an image; and a main body which includes a power supply unit for supplying power to the display unit, an image processing unit for outputting image signals, and a main body connector which is directly or indirectly connected to the display connector in order to supply the power and the image signals output from the power supply unit and the image processing unit, respectively, to the display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hoon Choi, Hyeon-Joo Lee
  • Patent number: 8994884
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a broadcast receiver includes a housing, a circuit board, a module, a holder, and a buffer. The housing is provided with a wall. The circuit board is housed in the housing and includes a first connector. The module includes a second connector to be electrically connected to the first connector and fits to the first connector with a gap therebetween. The module is movable between a first position where the length of connected portions of the first connector and the second connector is short and a second position where the length of the connected portions is long. The holder holds the module. The buffer is provided to the holder and is bent along with the movement of the module from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Seiji Hashimoto, Tetsuhiko Fukazawa, Tomohiro Hamada
  • Patent number: 8988616
    Abstract: Mounting systems can attach a digital media player to a backside surface of a television. Mounting systems can include a tray base and sidewalls that protrude away from the backside surface of the television while the digital media player is located between the sidewalls. Mounting systems can be attached inside of a periphery of the backside surface of the television.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Innovelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Jeffrey Wengreen, Eric John Wengreen
  • Patent number: 8976304
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device 10 of the present invention includes: LEDs 22; LED substrates 24 to which the LEDs 22 are attached; a liquid crystal panel 11 where display is performed using light from the LEDs 22; a light guide plate 16 that is arranged so as to overlap the side of the liquid crystal panel 11 opposite to the display surface, the edge faces of the light guide plate facing the LEDs 22; a chassis 14 arranged on the side of the light guide plate 16 opposite to the liquid crystal panel 11; a frame 13 arranged on the display surface side of the liquid crystal panel 11 and housing the LEDs 22, LED substrates 24, liquid crystal panel 11, and light guide plate 16 between the chassis 14 and the frame itself; and heat dissipating members 18 with heat dissipating characteristics that are respectively arranged abutting the LED substrates 24 and that are held between the frame 13 and the chassis 14.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi Ozeki
  • Patent number: 8970795
    Abstract: A sliding panels system for hiding a flat screen television, has a wall attachment panel, a pair of post members spaced from one another and attached to the wall attachment panel. Extendable upper and lower rail assemblies attached between the post members. A first side support bracket assembly connected between the upper and lower rail assemblies on first ends thereof, and a second side support bracket assembly connected between the upper and lower rail assemblies on second ends thereof, such that the space between the first and second support bracket assemblies can be adjusted by the extendable upper and lower rail assemblies; and first and second panel members respectively attached to the first and second support bracket assemblies, such that the first and second panel members can be moved between an open and a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Alain Lemieux
  • Patent number: 8966366
    Abstract: A method and system modifies a user interface (UI) of a portable device in communication with an interface device, where the UI is projected by a human-machine interface of the interface device to a user. The UI is modified by the portable device prior to being output to the interface device based on customized style information provided by the interface device. The interface device may be a vehicle interface device such as a head unit or infotainment system, and the portable device may be a smart phone, media player, or other computing device capable of displaying graphical information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Alfred C. Tom
  • Publication number: 20150049256
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for providing an extensible information handling system (IHS) bus implemented on predetermined channels of a digital video interface. IHS video signal information is multiplexed with IHS bus information by a host multiplexer for transmission across a digital video connector. The multiplexed IHS video signal and IHS bus information is received by a display multiplexer, where it is demultiplexed. Demultiplexed IHS video signal information is received by a video interface receiver, where it is used to generate an image on a digital display. Demultiplexed IHS bus information is received by a host bus interface transmitter/receiver, where it is used to support peripheral devices attached to the digital display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph Edgar Goodart, Shuguang Wu
  • Patent number: 8952743
    Abstract: A driving module for driving a Digital Visual Interface includes an integrated chip, a pull-up resistor unit, and a voltage converter. The pull-up resistor unit includes a plurality of resistors. The voltage converter includes an array of resistors comprising a plurality of resistors and a MOSFET. Each resistor of the array of resistors includes a first end and a second end. The first ends are electrically connected to outputs of the integrated chip, and the second ends are electrically connected to a drain of the MOSFET. A source of the MOSFET is connected to ground, and a gate of the MOSFET is electrically connected to an output of the main board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: ScienBiziP Consulting (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Feng-Long He
  • Publication number: 20150036059
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a video display device includes a display, an optical element, and a spacer member. The display has a video display section and a frame section. The optical element is provided so as to cover the frame section and an outer edge area provided on an outer edge side within the video display section. The spacer member is provided between the video display section and the optical member and between the frame section and the optical element. The spacer member has an inner surface positioned between the frame section and the optical element. The inner surface is provided with a first inclined surface inclined toward the frame section more on the video display section side than on the optical element side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Yoshiharu MOMONOI, Tatsuo SAISHU
  • Patent number: 8947602
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, television receiver includes: first component; second component; pressing member. The pressing member includes: two second fixing portions; pressing portion; first and second arms; first and second reinforcements. Pressing portion presses the first component. First and second arms extend between the pressing portion and the two second fixing portions, respectively. First reinforcement includes a first portion extended from one of the second fixing portions to a first middle point between the one of the second fixing portion and the pressing portion, and positioned away from one of the first fixing portions. Second reinforcement includes a second portion extended from other one of the second fixing portions to a second middle point between the other one of the second fixing portions and the pressing portion, and positioned away from other one of the fixing portions. Second fixing portions are positioned on one side of the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Tomoko Kitamura, Toshikazu Shiroishi, Tomohiro Hamada
  • Publication number: 20150029408
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a unit includes a casing and a connection terminal. The casing has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and an attachment hole. The connection terminal has a connection portion which is inserted through the attachment hole from the side of the second surface and thus protrudes on the side of the first surface, a flange which is provided at the proximal end of the connection portion and which has a size that does not allow the passage of the flange through the attachment hole, and a holding portion which holds the casing between this holding portion and the flange located on the side of the second surface opposite to the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Hajime Suzuki, Koji Shingu, Yuuji Ono, Masahiro Kobayashi, Noriaki Sakamoto
  • Patent number: 8937688
    Abstract: A cover for a television that provides for an interchangeable screen insert sleeve into which decorative art work can be selectively displayed when the television is not in use. An adjustable elastic retention band within the cover allows for selective attached engagement and retention on the television with adaptable storage pockets for television remotes and the like positioned thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventor: Ronald Tuccillo
  • Patent number: 8934060
    Abstract: Mounting systems can allow users to couple a digital media player to a display screen. Some mount embodiments position the digital media player under the display screen. In several embodiments, the digital media player is positioned approximately horizontally such that the digital media player is oriented approximately parallel to the floor of the room while an arm supports the digital media player under the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Innovelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric John Wengreen, Brian Jeffrey Wengreen, Wesley Edward Schwie
  • Patent number: 8934067
    Abstract: Provided is a display device including a display panel displaying an image, a chassis containing the display panel and including at least one joining region, in which a main through hole and at least one sub-through hole are provided, a bracket disposed on the joining region and facing the display panel, the bracket including a first through hole corresponding to the main through hole and a second through hole corresponding to the sub-through hole, and a joining element inserted into the sub-through hole and the second through hole to couple the chassis to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yonghun Jung
  • Patent number: 8934061
    Abstract: Mounting systems can allow users to couple a digital media player to a display screen. Some mount embodiments position the digital media player over the display screen. In several embodiments, the digital media player is positioned approximately horizontally such that the digital media player is oriented approximately parallel to the floor of the room while an arm supports the digital media player over the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Innovelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric John Wengreen, Brian Jeffrey Wengreen, Wesley Edward Schwie
  • Patent number: 8922715
    Abstract: A display apparatus and a control method which receives a user's input by using a manipulation panel are provided. The display apparatus includes: an image processor; a display unit; a user input unit which includes a manipulation panel; and a controller which controls the display unit to display a user interface (UI) including a number keypad upon receiving a preset user's input from the user input unit and receives a user's selection to select a channel number from the number keypad according to a user's input to the direction key. Thus, the direction keys are provided in the manipulation panel installed in a front or lateral side of the display apparatus and a user may input a desired channel number without difficulty when selecting channels through the manipulation panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ho-yang Choi, Young-joong Noh
  • Publication number: 20140362301
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device 10 includes an LED 17, a liquid crystal panel 11, a gate flexible boards 28 connected to an end portion of the liquid crystal panel 11, a light guide plate 16 arranged so as to overlap the liquid crystal panel 11, an optical member 15 arranged between the liquid crystal panel 11 and the light guide plate 16, a holding member HM including a frame 13 and a chassis 14 that hold the liquid crystal panel 11, the optical member 15, and the light guide plate 16, a light blocking portion 23A including a gate flexible board insertion recess 29, and a light restriction portion 30 provided to the optical member 15 and arranged in the gate flexible board insertion recess 29. The light blocking portion 23A blocks light on the outer side thereof from directly entering the end portion of the liquid crystal panel 11. The light restriction portion 30 restricts the light from directly entering the end portion of the liquid crystal panel 11 through the gate flexible board insertion recess 29.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yusuke Masuda, Masatoshi Tomomasa
  • Patent number: 8908120
    Abstract: The present invention provides a back frame of flat panel display device, which includes at least first and second primary assembling pieces. The at least two primary assembling pieces are joined to form the back frame. The primary assembling pieces have a snap-on engagement section, and the snap-on engagement section mates a front frame of the flat panel display device. The present invention provides a back frame of front panel display device, a backlight system, and a flat liquid crystal display device that form a snap-on engagement section on a primary assembling piece to mate a snap-on engagement of a front frame of the flat panel display device to fix the front frame of the flat panel display device and also to allow of easy disassembling of the flat panel display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Cheng Kuo, Yu-Chun Hsiao, Chong Huang, Jia-He Cheng, Cheng-Wen Que, Quan Li, Liu-Yang Yang
  • Publication number: 20140354894
    Abstract: The preset invention provides a frame structure, a display device with the frame structure, and a method of fabricating the display device. The frame structure includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame includes two lateral portions opposite to each other, and a top portion and a bottom portion opposite to each other. A first engaging component is disposed on the lateral portion. The second frame is disposed around the first frame. The second frame includes a top plank and two lateral planks. The top plank is disposed corresponding to the top portion, and the lateral plank is disposed corresponding to the lateral portion. A second engaging component is disposed on the lateral plank. The second engaging component is slidably engaged with the first engaging component. Thus, the present invention can decrease thickness of the frame structure and the display device for preferable aesthetic and low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Kun-Neng Lee, Shiau-Rung Hsu, Chuan-Fa Lee, Chih-Yu Yang, Wei-Lin Yi, Uei-Uen Chen
  • Publication number: 20140347568
    Abstract: A display system includes a background screen, a display device, two projectors, and a controller. The display device is placed in front of or mounted to the background screen. The projectors are positioned at two respective opposite sides of the display device and project onto the background screen. The controller is in communication with the display device and the projectors. The controller receives signals of video or still image(s) from a media source, and processes the signals such that the signals are displayable on the display device. The processor controls the display device to display the signals, and further controls the projectors to project background video or still images onto the background screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHIH-CHEN LAI
  • Patent number: 8896781
    Abstract: This display device includes a display portion, a first frame including an engaging protrusion portion, and a second frame including an engaging hole, while the engaging protrusion portion of the first frame includes a first engaging portion engaging with the engaging hole to regulate movement of the first frame in a second direction separating from the second frame and a second engaging portion engaging with the engaging hole to regulate movement of the first frame in a fourth direction opposite to a first direction with respect to the second frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazuya Tanaka
  • Patent number: 8896768
    Abstract: Mounting systems can attach a digital media player to a television. Mounting systems can include a base, sidewalls, and hooks configured to enter vents of the television. Hooks can include a front portion that protrudes away from the base and into a vent of the television such that the hook attaches the base to the television.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Innovelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Jeffrey Wengreen, Eric John Wengreen
  • Patent number: 8891036
    Abstract: A fixing structure for fixing a display panel is disclosed. The fixing structure includes a bezel and a cover. The bezel includes a frame, a first bending portion bent from a side of the frame, and a first hooking portion connected to an end of the first bending portion. The cover and the bezel cover the display panel together. The cover includes a board, a first curved portion bent from a side of the board, and a first hook component connected to an end of the first curved portion and installed inside the frame and the first bending portion. The first hook component engages with the first hooking portion and fixes a side of the display panel on the side of the first curved portion as the bezel combines with the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng-Shing Liu, Jen-Hao Liu, Jen-Feng Lin, Jhih-Hong Wang
  • Patent number: 8885110
    Abstract: A protective device for a flat display monitor comprises a thin transparent protective shielding covering the entire front viewing area of the display monitor. The device is removably attached and secured to the frame of the display monitor using brackets and adjustable clamping members. Once installed, the display monitor is protected from environmental threats or other incidental damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Chris St. Clair
  • Patent number: 8879244
    Abstract: A display device includes: a front plate having a transparent board and a mounting frame, the mounting frame having a bottom attached to a back face of the transparent board and a side perpendicular to the bottom, the front plate having a long hole in the side; a display panel disposed on a back face side of the front plate; and a mounting member having a fixed section fixed to a back face of the display panel and a locking section extending from the fixed section and loosely inserted into the long hole of the mounting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Yoshimatsu, Yoichiro Eshita, Takuya Toriumi, Tatsuya Sakata
  • Patent number: 8879017
    Abstract: A flat panel display device includes a backlight system and a display panel. The backlight system includes a reflector plate and a back frame that carries the reflector plate, wherein the back frame includes at least two primary assembling pieces, which are joined to form a main frame structure of the back frame; and the reflector plate includes a substrate layer and a reflection layer formed on the substrate layer, wherein the substrate layer is of a corrugated configuration, a wavy configuration, or a square wave configuration, so as to increase the stiffness of the reflector plate and thus reduce the potential risk of easy collapse of the reflector plate occurring after the assembling of the backlight system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chun Hsiao, Yi-Cheng Kuo, Chong Huang
  • Publication number: 20140320752
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing, a display in the housing, and electronic components in the housing. The display includes a display surface configured to display an image. The housing includes a first cover, a second cover, and a third cover. The first cover includes a display opening exposing the display surface. The second cover is attached to the first cover and includes a covered surface. The covered surface includes openings configured to expose the electronic components and to allow the electronic components to pass therethrough. The third cover is attached to the second cover. The third cover covers the openings and at least a part of the covered surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Hirokazu Kawasaki, Keiichi Mitsui
  • Publication number: 20140313426
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver includes a housing, a display, a first conductor, a second conductor, and an electrically conductive bonding layer. The display is in the housing. The first conductor is in the housing. The second conductor is in the housing. The electrically conductive bonding layer is between the first conductor and the second conductor. The electrically conductive bonding layer includes a compressed portion configured to be compressed in a direction in which the first conductor, the electrically conductive bonding layer, and the second conductor are stacked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventor: Yuki Sato