Abstract: The present invention discloses a cell and a battery, wherein the cell comprises a body including a first electrode tab; and a choke that triggers after the temperature reaches a certain value to reduce the current passing through it; the choke is electrically connected to the first electrode tab, and a product of the length of connection path from the choke to the first electrode tab and a cooling coefficient of the connection path is smaller than a difference between a first temperature of the first electrode tab and a second temperature of the choke, wherein the second temperature of the choke is a temperature when the choke is triggered. In the above-mentioned cell, if the trigger action of the choke is timely, the body of the cell can be prevented from reaching the overcharge state, and the choke in the above-mentioned cell can further effectively protect the cell.
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a temperature-sensing device and a server, with the server including a chassis and a mainboard. A temperature-sensitive element is disposed at an inlet of the chassis, and the temperature-sensitive element is used for converting a temperature sensed in the inlet of the chassis to a temperature sensing data. The mainboard is disposed in the chassis and includes a temperature sensor and a host. An external temperature-sensing channel of the temperature sensor is communicatively connected to the temperature-sensitive element for transferring the temperature sensing data to the host. The function of sensing the temperature in the inlet of the chassis of the server can be implemented by the temperature sensing device and the server disclosed in the present disclosure, which reducing the product manufacturing costs. There is no need to test I2C signals on a temperature-sensor board, which reducing labor costs.
Abstract: Fiber optic connectors and adapters may be automatically secured and released via a management system. Such automation may inhibit accidental and/or unauthorized insertion of fiber optic connectors into adapter ports. The automation also may inhibit accidental and/or unauthorized removal of the fiber optic connectors from the adapter ports.
Abstract: Provided is a lead wiring line formed on a reinforcement film, and the lead wiring line includes a portion overlapping a bottom portion of a recessed portion in a plan view and a portion overlapping a head portion of a protruding portion in a plan view.
Abstract: The present application discloses a wireless charging device. The wireless charging device comprises: a portable container, the portable container being provided with an induction coil and a mounting base for mounting a mobile device, when the mobile device is mounted in the mounting base, the induction coil and the mobile device forming a closed loop; and a wireless charging terminal, the wireless charging terminal comprising an electrified coil, the electrified coil being electrified with an alternating current so as to generate a magnetic field, when the induction coil is located in the magnetic field, an induction current will be generated in the induction coil and the mobile device can be charged.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to configure an illuminated surface on a device, and to generate illuminated patterns on a hard surface and to disclose an embodiment in an apparatus that applies the invention. The graphical patterns may include text and/or symbols as illuminated surfaces on the device. The invention may be used in all types of equipment and apparatus, where there is a demand for a high quality user interaction surfaces including graphics patterns on the surface, with a very nice looking expression/display.
Abstract: An image communication system includes a first communication terminal including first circuitry and a second communication terminal including second circuitry. The first circuitry of the first communication terminal transmits, to the second communication terminal, first image data representing a first image and second image data representing a second image. The first circuitry of the first communication terminal transmits, to the second communication terminal, position information indicating a predetermined position on the first image. The second circuitry of the second communication terminal combines, based on the position information, the second image with the first image at the predetermined position on the first image to generate a combined image. The second circuitry of the second communication terminal displays, on a display, the combined image.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 17, 2019
Date of Patent:
June 16, 2020
Assignee:
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
Inventors:
Yohhei Ohmura, Kenichiro Morita, Takafumi Takeda, Hidekuni Annaka, Takeshi Homma, Mayu Hakata
Abstract: A display device includes first and second set frames disposed adjacent to each other, a panel disposed above the first and second set frames, and a folding hinge disposed between the first set frame and the second set frame. The folding hinge includes a plurality of segmented members, the plurality of segmented members including at least a first segmented member having a first protrusion shaft and a second segmented member having a first groove movably coupled to the first protrusion shaft.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 5, 2019
Date of Patent:
June 9, 2020
Assignee:
LG Display Co., Ltd.
Inventors:
Shin-Suk Lee, Seung-O Jeon, Young-Joon Yun, Hyeong-Gwang An
Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a connector detachable from part of an electronic device including a display, and a cover connected to the connector, wherein the cover is capable of covering at least part of the display of the electronic device, and wherein the cover includes a window configured to expose the at least part of the display when the cover covers at least part of the display.
Abstract: A method of obtaining a grammar model to perform speech recognition includes obtaining information about a state of at least one device, obtaining grammar model information about the at least one device based on the obtained information, and generating a grammar model to perform the speech recognition based on the obtained grammar model information.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 7, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 28, 2020
Assignee:
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Inventors:
Chi-youn Park, Cheong-jae Lee, Nam-hoon Kim, Kyung-min Lee, Jae-won Lee
Abstract: A display device exhibits improved device thinness and device-border slimness, and makes it possible to definitively position and affix an optical-sheet holding frame. The display device is equipped with an optical sheet, a holding frame for surrounding and holding the optical sheet, and a storage housing for housing the optical sheet and the holding frame, wherein the holding member is positioned by attaching an attachment member that is stronger than the holding frame to multiple locations on the holding frame, and affixing the attachment member to the storage housing by using affixing holes formed in the attachment member.
Abstract: A scalable multiprocessor computing system includes first and second computing devices and a link module connecting the computing devices. The link module includes a guide connector that aligns and couples the first computing device with the second computing device in an orientation in which a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) support housing wall of the first computing device faces a PCBA support housing wall of the second computing device, a bracket member that is connected along corresponding lengthwise sides of the first and second computing devices, and a cable connector that provides a signal connection between the processor of the first computing device and the processor of the second computing device. The guide connector is connected to the bracket member.
Abstract: A display apparatus includes first and second substrates, a first side sealing layer, a ground connecting part, a flexible film, a driving circuit substrate, and a backlight assembly. The first substrate includes sides extending in a first and a second direction. The second substrate is disposed opposite to the first substrate and is larger in the second direction. The second substrate includes a thin film transistor, a ground wiring and first to fourth side surfaces. The first side sealing layer is disposed on the fourth side surface. The ground connecting part is disposed on the second substrate and is electrically connected to the ground wiring and the first side sealing layer. The flexible film is connected to the second substrate. The driving circuit substrate is connected to the flexible film. The backlight assembly is disposed between the driving circuit substrate and the first substrate.
Abstract: A method and device for vehicle charge resource management are disclosed. The vehicle charge resource management includes polling a plurality of docking stations for docking indication data, and identifying a docked set therefrom. State-of-charge data for each respective ones of the docked set is assessed, and a recharging rate for the each respective ones of the docked set. Recharge status data may be generated based on the recharging rate to indicate a time-to-recharge for the each respective ones of the docked set. When the recharge status data compares unfavorably with the state-of-charge data for the vehicle power supply, transmitting a user input request that includes the recharge status data to prompt user input. User input data is received, and recharge command data generated therefrom. The recharge command data may be transmitted to initiate a recharge of at least one of the docked set via the vehicle power supply.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 1, 2017
Date of Patent:
December 10, 2019
Assignee:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
Abstract: Provided is a screen protector that can be mounted on a terminal and is not peeled due to aging degradation. A protector mounted on a mobile information terminal includes a sheet configured to cover a screen of the mobile information terminal, and an engaging part formed from a periphery of the sheet and configured to be engaged with side faces of the mobile information terminal while holding the sheet on the screen.
Abstract: A portable and mobile deployable data center (DDC) is disclosed that includes various components that enables the DDC to have multiple functions including, computing, data storage and retrieval, communications and routing. A DDC includes a rugged case that suitable for harsh environments, an interconnection mechanism, a plurality of hot swappable computing assemblies that include the functionality of readers and portable computing devices, and a plurality of hot swappable power supplies. The DDC can include computer assemblies, computing devices, and readers, or combinations thereof.
Abstract: A payment terminal device attenuates or turns on a backlight illuminating a display of a touch panel displaying a screen relating to payment processing when information relating to the payment processing is printed in a print module. In addition, the payment terminal device turns off the attenuated or turned off backlight, after the printing of the information relating to the payment processing is finished by the print module. When the printer is operated, by pausing or suspending a part of a function or a process, a total amount of current flowing into a power supply stored inside a housing is reduced and power consumption is reduced.
Abstract: An electronic device may include: a foldable body transitionable between an unfolded state and a folded state; a flexible display device disposed on a front face of the body, the flexible display being foldable together with the body; and a cover that enclosing at least a portion of a rear face of the body, the cover being foldable together with the body. The flexible display may include an exposed region that remains visible when the foldable body is in the folded state.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 31, 2016
Date of Patent:
July 23, 2019
Assignee:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Inventors:
Woon-Geun Kwak, Jung-Sik Park, Jae-Ouk Chung, Do-Hun Cha, Kyung-Jung Kim, Seung-Won Oh
Abstract: The optical transceiver includes a case that has a second engagement portion engaging with a first engagement portion provided in the cage to prevent the optical transceiver from being ejected from the cage, a slider that moves relative to the case in the first direction with respect to the case, and a pusher that is oscillatably supported by the case via an oscillation shaft extending in a second direction and disengages the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion from each other by pushing the first engagement portion in a third direction while being interlocked with a movement of the slider. The oscillation shaft is positioned in an ejecting direction with respect to an interlocking part of the slider and the pusher.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 11, 2018
Date of Patent:
July 2, 2019
Assignee:
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC DEVICE INNOVATIONS, INC.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal frame for a mobile communication terminal, manufactured using extruding and a die casting die. The metal frame for the mobile communication terminal, manufactured using extrusion and the die casting die includes a housing frame formed by cutting a metal preform having a square pipe shape obtained by extruding a metal material such as an aluminum alloy to have a square ring shape having a hollow square cross section to form an edge exterior of the mobile communication terminal and a bracket frame formed by inserting the housing frame into the die casting die and injecting a molten metal thereinto to be a flat panel member which supports a display panel and a main board of the mobile communication terminal inside the housing frame.
Abstract: A memory card reader body of a generally parallelepiped shape has a slot for insertion of a memory card and a housing to receive a memory card connector. The reader body has an upper cover and a lower base. The upper cover is made out of metal and the reader body further includes a printed-circuit board affixed to an upper face of the upper cover. The printed-circuit board includes at least one protection element.
Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a slide rail assembly and a cable management device. The slide rail assembly includes a first rail and a second rail. The first rail is displaceable relative to the second rail. The cable management device includes a first cable management arm, a second cable management arm, a member and a connecting member. The second cable management arm pivots with respect to the first cable management arm. The member pivots with respect to the first cable management arm. The connecting member is displaceable relative to the member. The second cable management arm is configured to connect to the second rail. The first cable management arm is connected to the first rail using the connecting member.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 26, 2018
Date of Patent:
May 14, 2019
Assignees:
KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD., KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Inventors:
Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chiang-Hsueh Fang, Chun-Chiang Wang
Abstract: A smart device with no AP includes: a central processing module for running an operation system and applications; a peripheral control module for connecting peripherals; and a message mechanism connected with the central processing module and the peripheral control module for transmitting messages therebetween. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, data transfer is provided by a shared memory of the two modules, and the messages simulate data exchanges in a USB transfer layer for connecting the peripherals to the central processing module as a USB compound device. The present invention disperses complexity of hardware and software of the smart device to the two modules for being provided easily. General CPU manufacturers and mobile phone chip manufacturers can avoid the complexity of AP with the present invention for easily joining a competition of the smart device such as a smart phone.
Abstract: A flexible device is provided. The flexible device includes a main body, a flexible display fixed to a first face of the main body, an auxiliary display disposed on a first region of a second face of the main body that is opposite to the first face, and a cover coupled to the second face to be movable while facing the second face of the main body. The cover is configured to have an area to cover the whole of the second face of the main body, and to be moved when the main body is curved, bent, or folded. The auxiliary display is closed by the cover in a state where the flexible device is unfolded, and the auxiliary display is opened in a state where the flexible device is folded.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 2, 2016
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2018
Assignee:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Inventors:
Iksang Kim, Bumsoo Park, Dong Hun Kim, Seonkeun Park, Jooho Seo, Jinie Ryu
Abstract: A portable electronic device having several features is disclosed. The device can include a retention member that retains flexible circuits extending from a top portion to a bottom portion of the device, thereby allowing some components to be moved from a top portion of the device to a bottom portion. The device may include a cover plate can be secured with a display in the top portion to cover the retention member and other internal components. The device can include an omni-directional port designed to receive a connector different orientations and provide power to the device. The device can include a flexible keyboard having butterfly keycaps. The device can include an array of openings for an audio driver, with some of the array including through holes and blind holes. The device can also include a touch pad having a force feedback sensor and a haptic device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 6, 2015
Date of Patent:
November 20, 2018
Assignee:
Apple Inc.
Inventors:
Houtan R. Farahani, Craig C. Leong, Matthew W. Blum, Zheng Gao, Kevin M. Robinson, Keith J. Hendren
Abstract: A computer assembly, having a generally parallelepiped shape with regard to a set of three orthogonal axis XYZ, includes a mother board and an auxiliary board, a first cooling loop with a first heat-intake exchanger in contact with at least one processing unit of the mother board, and a first heat-discharge exchanger, and fluid connections, a second cooling loop with a second heat-intake exchanger in contact with at least one processing unit of the auxiliary board, and a second heat-discharge exchanger, and fluid connections. The first heat-discharge exchanger comprises a first strength member extending at least along a plane XZ and a plurality of first air-cooled fins. The second heat-discharge exchanger comprises a second strength member extending at least along a plane YZ a plurality of second air-cooled fins. The first strength member is fixed to the second strength member to form thereby the structural chassis of the computer assembly.
Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 10, 2017
Date of Patent:
October 30, 2018
Assignee:
ROKFORM IP LLC
Inventors:
Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
Abstract: A reduced-volume all-in-one computer includes a shell, a display unit received in the shell, a supporting brace, a host adapter, and a transfer board. The display unit includes a display port. The supporting brace includes a base and a supporting member and the host adapter is received in the supporting member and integrates numerous electronic elements of a computer system. The electronic elements include a central processing unit, a memory chip, an image processor, and a memory. The transfer board in the supporting member includes a power port and a video port connecting to the display port. The transfer board is connected to the host adapter and forms a communication bridge between the host adapter and the display unit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 3, 2017
Date of Patent:
October 23, 2018
Assignees:
HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
Abstract: An storage carrier, having a body, the body having a substrate, a first frame board and a second frame board, with the first and second frame boards disposed at two opposite ends of the substrate, respectively, allowing a receiving space to be formed between the first frame board and the second frame board and adapted to receive and position an storage device. First positioning portions and second positioning portions are disposed on opposing inner sides of the first frame board and the second frame board and engaged with fixing holes of the storage device, respectively, with the first positioning portions being of higher structural rigidity than the second positioning portions, where a panel is coupled to another end of the substrate and positioned proximate to the first frame board and the second frame board, with a lid movably pivotally connected to the panel.
Abstract: A connector assembly is provided for stacked electric power modules. Each of the electric power modules includes a front board, a back board, a top board, a bottom board, a left side board, a right side board, and a battery pack contained in the electric power module. The back board of the electric power module includes a connector module mounted thereto and the connector module includes at least one power connector connected to the battery pack and at least one signal connector. The at least one power connector and the at least one signal connector of the connector module are arranged to project beyond a horizontal surface of the top board.
Abstract: A deep black housing for a handheld electronic device is disclosed having one or more high resolution, bleached markings. The bleached markings are significantly lighter than the housing and exhibit a smooth appearance. Methods for preparing a housing having the finish and markings are also disclosed, including housings for use in mobile phones.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 22, 2017
Date of Patent:
October 16, 2018
Assignee:
APPLE INC.
Inventors:
Matthew D. Walker, Duy P. Le, Burak Metin, Junjie Xu, Ming Li
Abstract: A retractable display configured as a plurality of interlinked display subassemblies or panels, a transport box having a lid configured to enclose the display system, the box or subassemblies having a rack system configured to support the plurality of linked display subassemblies in the transport box, a lift mechanism configured to assemble and disassemble the plurality of releasably interlinked display subassemblies into a seamless display, and an alignment system configured to align one display subassembly with a neighboring display subassembly and thus, functions as a rugged self-contained transport box of a plurality of interlinked display subassemblies capable of automated assembly into a seamless display larger than its transport box.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 19, 2018
Date of Patent:
October 9, 2018
Assignee:
Nanolumens Acquisition, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard Craig Cope, Douglas Andrew Price, Drew Fredrick Meincke
Abstract: A system for securely storing and charging a mobile device includes an AC-connectable device, such as a multi-function printer or photocopier, having a charging area and a power source, wherein a mobile device such as a smartphone, a tablet computer, an e-reader or a portable rechargeable battery pack, is charged by placing the mobile device in the charging area and attaching the device to the power source. The charging area allows for the mobile device to be secured to or within the AC-connectable device. The mobile device may also be used to power the AC-connectable device when it is not connected to an AC power source. The system also optionally provides for cleaning, sanitizing or drying of the mobile device while it is in the charging area.
Abstract: A power module package includes a single-layered circuit board, a first electronic component, and a second electronic component. The single-layered circuit board includes an insulating substrate and a conductive layer thereon. A bottom surface of the conductive layer touches a top surface of the insulating substrate. The insulating substrate has plural first openings to allow the conductive layer to be exposed from the bottom surface of the insulating substrate. The first electronic component is disposed on a top surface of the conductive layer. The second electronic component is disposed on the bottom surface of the insulating substrate and received in the first openings. The second electronic component is connected to the conductive layer via the first openings. At least one of the first electronic component and the second electronic component is a bare die.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 14, 2016
Date of Patent:
October 9, 2018
Assignee:
DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
Inventors:
Le Liang, Kai Lu, Zhen-Qing Zhao, Zeng Li
Abstract: An apparatus and a system for housing a device are described. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. The bottom member includes a bottom peripheral portion having a sound transmission portion configured to allow sound to traverse through the bottom member. The sound transmission portion is positioned on a back surface of the bottom peripheral portion proximate a speaker portion of the mobile computing device when the mobile computing device is encased by the protective encasement. The speaker transmission port includes a plurality of apertures translating from the interior surface of the bottom member to the external surface of the bottom member and an acoustic vent membrane overlaying the plurality of apertures, the acoustic vent membrane configured to allow sound but not water to pass through the acoustic vent membrane.
Abstract: A portable information device is capable of securing the appearance quality and the durability of products while having a foldable configuration. The portable information device has a backbone member provided throughout and between the inner surface of one edge portion of a first chassis member and the inner surface of one edge portion of a second chassis member so as to cover a gap between the one edge portion of the first chassis member and the one edge portion of the second chassis member connected by a hinge mechanism. The backbone member is provided to the inner surface of the one edge portion of the first chassis member so as to be slidable in an X direction from the second chassis member to the first chassis member along the inner surface, and is non-slidably fixed to the inner surface of the one edge portion of the second chassis member.
Abstract: A display device is provided. The display device includes a first housing, a display module, a system circuit board, a first wireless transmission circuit board, and a second wireless transmission circuit board. The first housing has a back cover. The display module is disposed in the first housing, and the display module has a first surface capable of display images and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second surface faces the back cover. The display module includes a display circuit board. The first wireless transmission circuit board is electrically connected to the system circuit board. The second wireless transmission circuit board is electrically connected to the display circuit board. The first wireless transmission circuit board is configured to transmit a first signal and a first voltage to the second wireless transmission circuit board.
Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. A hinge, which can be a multi-link hinge, couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. A flexible display is coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing and spans the hinge. The flexible display is to deform when the first device housing pivots about the hinge relative to the second device housing.
Abstract: Provided is a substrate unit configured to improve heat dissipation efficiency while preventing workability from degrading at the time of assembly. A substrate unit includes: a substrate that has one surface on having a conductive pattern, and includes an opening; a conductive member that includes a main portion is fixed to the other surface of the substrate, and at least one terminal of an electronic component is electrically connected via the opening; and a heat dissipation member is fixed to a surface of the conductive member opposite a substrate side surface thereof, wherein the conductive member is provided with an extension portion that extends from the main portion of the conductive member and to which an external device is to be electrically connected, the extension portion intersecting a plane that extends along the heat dissipation member.
Abstract: A controller assembly includes a plurality of controller units, and a heat dissipating unit interposed between the controller units. Male and female connectors are disposed in the controller units, and the connectors thereof are fitted to female and male connectors of the heat dissipating unit to thereby establish electrical contact therebetween. Upon driving electric actuators, heat generated in circuit boards of the controller units is dissipated to the exterior through a plurality of heat dissipating protrusions provided on the heat dissipating unit, so that heat generating sources of the circuit boards are cooled.
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling functions associated with a touch-sensitive device (100) capable of being worn by a user. The touch-sensitive device (100) includes a substrate (110) with an outside surface (112) and an inside surface (114) opposite from the outside surface (112). A first contact sensing component (120) generates a first signal upon detection of a first contact with the outside surface (112), and a second contact sensing component (130) generates a second signal upon detection of a second contact with the inside surface (114). A processor (140) may be configured to interface with the first contact sensing component (120) and the second contact sensing component (130) and perform operations including: analyzing the first signal and the second signal to determine that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and in response to the analyzing, initiating a function associated with the predetermined condition.
Abstract: An electronic device having several modifications designed to prevent liquid ingress into an opening (or openings) of the electronic device is disclosed. For example, the electronic device includes a SIM tray having a sealing element designed to provide a seal at an opening that receives the SIM tray. The sealing element may include a first section and a second section extending from the first section, with the first section designed to bend with respect to (and in some cases collapse onto) the second section. The electronic device may further include an audio module fitted with a sealing element. The sealing element may include extensions extending away from a main body of the sealing element, with some extension designed to engage the audio module, and other extensions designed to engage an audio module interface. The sealing element provides a seal against liquid ingress into the audio module.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 11, 2017
Date of Patent:
July 17, 2018
Assignee:
Apple Inc.
Inventors:
Xiao Ying Zhao, Timothy S. Lui, Tyler B. Cater, Rasamy Phouthavong, Scott A. Myers, Benjamin J. Pope, David A. Hurrell, Christopher R. Xydis, Edward S. Huo, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Michael W. Firka, Martin J. Auclair, Kurtis J. Mundell, Salome Bavetta, Paul Leutheuser, Hani Esmaeili, Kevin M. Froese, Ihtesham H. Chowdhury, Tang Yew Tan, Eric W. Bates, Yaocheng Zhang
Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having an alternative user interface that is capable of wirelessly controlling the operations of the mobile device is disclosed. The alternative user interface is displaced from the corresponding user interface on the mobile device and is programmable and paired or otherwise wirelessly connected to the mobile device via a Bluetooth or other suitable wireless interface or protocol. A software application residing on the mobile can facilitate wireless operation of the mobile device features by the additional user interface on the case. Wireless user control via the alternative user interface controls on the case, for example, may be of one or more of the operations of a camera feature of the mobile device or may be any other operation of the mobile device. The protective case can be formed of multiple components that are user separable from another to allow for modular and independent functionality.
Abstract: A locking apparatus for an enclosed electronic device locking or releasing a latching member includes a rotating assembly, a sliding member defining a notch, an elastic member, and an electromagnet. The rotating assembly comprises two brackets and a rotating member. The rotating member comprises an opening. Opposite sides of the opening define a pulling portion and a resisting portion. Opposite ends of the elastic member connect to the pulling portion and the sliding member. The latching member resists against the resisting portion to rotate the rotating member. The sliding member moves to the latching member by the elastic member to make the notch engage with the latching member. The notch is removed from the latching member by the electromagnet, the sliding member pulls the elastic member to rotate the rotating member. The resisting portion resists against the latching member to remove the latching member from the sliding member.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 9, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 22, 2018
Assignees:
Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
Abstract: In an aspect of the disclosure, a method, a computer-readable medium, and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus may be a control system. The control system includes, a BMC managing a host computer, the BMC including a first processor and BMC firmware executed on the first processor, is to monitor temperature readings of a plurality of temperature sensors of the host computer. The control system further includes a thermal watchdog temperature sensor installed at a predetermined location of a host computer and monitoring a working temperature at the predetermined location of the host computer. The control system includes a thermal watchdog module dedicated for the host computer, independent of the BMC firmware, and in communication with the thermal watchdog temperature sensor through a communications link. The thermal watchdog module is configured to retrieve a temperature reading of the thermal watchdog temperature sensor through the communications link.
Abstract: A computer enclosure with a mounting assembly for accurately positioning, attaching, and supporting a circuit board within an enclosure or module without tools or fasteners. The mounting assembly includes a number of components and features that act as low-cost, tool-less mechanisms for mounting and fastening a circuit board within an enclosure with accurate locating of the board for later mating with other boards and/or electrical connectors. The mounting assembly allows for a circuit board to be installed and securely mounted to an enclosure without hardware, fasteners, and tools. This is accomplished through components that were designed and engineered to provide accurate positioning of the board within the enclosure when the board is snapped into place with a single hand of the installer and without the use of tools for fastening the board in a predefined location within the enclosure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 13, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 8, 2018
Assignee:
ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Inventors:
Gabrielle Kariann Stetor, Andres Gabriel Hofmann, Eric Munro Innes
Abstract: A display device is disclosed. The display device comprises a frame used for accommodating edges of a display panel, and a backplate that is arranged on a back side of the display panel, wherein the backplate contacts the frame and is connected with the frame through a connector. The backplate and the frame can be connected with each other stably by the connector, so that the display device has a stable structure, and the reliability of the display device can be effectively improved.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 3, 2015
Date of Patent:
April 17, 2018
Assignee:
Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Abstract: A display device 10 includes a flexible display panel having a display surface 11a and flexibility, display support portions 12 supporting the flexible display panel from a side opposite to the display surface 11a side, a hinge portion 13 supporting the two adjacent display support portions 12 to be rotatable, and an angle restricting portion 18 mounted on each of hinge parts 15, 16 and including at least a stopper projection 19 and a stopper hole 20 that are stopped by each other when an angle formed by the two adjacent display supporting portions 12 reaches a predetermined value, the two adjacent display supporting portions 12 being rotated according to bending of the flexible display panel 11 from the flat state and the angle being formed by the two adjacent display supporting portions 12 that are rotated, and the angle restricting portion 18 restricting the angle.
Abstract: Fiber optic connectors and adapters may be automatically secured and released via a management system. Such automation may inhibit accidental and/or unauthorized insertion of fiber optic connectors into adapter ports. The automation also may inhibit accidental and/or unauthorized removal of the fiber optic connectors from the adapter ports.