Abstract: An electronic display device being arrangeable during use into one of at least an opened and a closed state. The device includes a deformable display panel having an active area, a periphery area adjacent the active area, and a drive circuit for driving the active area. The active area includes an active area conductive structure substantially arranged along a front side of the active area. The periphery area includes a frame structure for visually bounding the active area. The frame structure is conformal to the display panel. The frame structure is electrically conductive and an insulator structure is provided between the active area conductive structure and the conductive frame structure. The insulator structure insulates the active area conductive structure from frame structure, the conductive frame structure being arranged to thereby shield the active area against ESD damage.

Abstract: A rotary mechanism includes a supporter and a bracket. The supporter includes a body, a pivot portion and a support portion. The body whereon the pivot portion is disposed is disposed on a base. The support portion includes a bar and a guiding structure. A low end of the bar is connected to the body, and the guiding structure is disposed on a top end of the bar. The bracket includes a frame, a constraint portion, a pivot slot structure and a contact portion. The constraint portion and the pivot slot structure are disposed on the frame. The contact portion slides along the guiding structure when the bracket rotates relative to the supporter, so that position of the pivot portion moves from an end to the other end of the pivot slot structure structure, and the constraint portion contacts against the body for constraint rotation of the bracket.

Abstract: A holding frame includes a base plate, a first resisting wall, a second resisting wall, two first elastic arms and two second elastic arms. The base plate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first resisting wall extends from the first surface, and the second resisting wall extends from the second surface. The two first elastic arms are formed on the first surface, and face the first resisting wall. The two first elastic arms and the first resisting wall define a first receiving space configured for receiving a first hard disk drive. The two second elastic arms are formed on the second surface, and face the second resisting wall. The two second elastic arms and the second resisting wall define a second receiving space configured for receiving a second hard disk drive.

Abstract: An expansion card module includes a box, a tray, a circuit board, and an interconnection device. The box is disposed in a drive bay on the front of a case of a computer. The tray is movably installed in the box and has a slide mechanism. The tray slides into or out of the box by the slide mechanism. The circuit board is disposed on the tray and has a first expansion slot. An expansion card electrically inserts into the first expansion slot of the circuit board, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the motherboard of computer through the interconnection device.

Abstract: A tablet computer is composed of a tablet component and a keyboard component. The tablet component houses all of the essential hardware of tablet computer including the central processing unit (CPU), the memory, the power supply, and a touch screen display. The keyboard component is a simple peripheral device that offers no computing functionality unless connected with the tablet component. The tablet component and keyboard component can mate to form a notebook-type computer. The tablet component and keyboard component can mate in an orientation allowing use of only a tablet computing user interface. The tablet component is removable from the keyboard component and functions independently as a tablet computing device. The keyboard component has a counterbalance armature to oppose the moment of inertia due to the changing center of mass of the tablet computer as the tablet component is moved from a closed to an open position.

Abstract: A mobile terminal device includes a case that forms a storage space for storing a component and that includes an open section at a first surface, a display module that is stored in the open section of the case and that includes a display surface for allowing information to be displayed thereon adjacent to the first surface, a plate that is fixed to an inner surface of the case and that partitions the storage space into a space for storing the display module and a space for storing a component other than the display module, a panel that covers the open section of the case and that supports the display module such that the display module is sandwiched between the panel and the plate, and an adhesive that adheres the panel and a surrounding region of the open section of the case.

Abstract: Display apparatuses and mounting devices are disclosed. The display apparatuses may include a display panel for displaying visual information and a mounting device coupled with the display panel and movably coupled with a supporting base. The mounting device may comprise a panel-mount interface coupled with the display panel and a receiving device capable of being configured to be at least partially embedded into the supporting base. The panel-mount interface may be coupled with the receiving device through a coupling device comprising a joining piece and at least one of a plurality of receiving holes or at least one sliding groove. The joining piece may be movable among the plurality of the receiving holes or within the at least one sliding groove.

Abstract: A tidying device to facilitate the securing of a cable to a tidying slot of an enclosure includes a controller and a gripping module mounted to the controller. A gap is defined for receiving the cable. A pressing module is slidably mounted to the controller. An end of the cable is secured to the enclosure. The tidying device is movable relative to the enclosure to move the cable to be aligned with the tidying slot. The pressing module is slidable relative to the controller to engage the cable in the tidying slot under a control of the controller.

Abstract: A programmable logic controller (PLC) assembly includes a bottom housing with a base, a first plurality of elongate alignment features extending from the bottom housing transverse to the base, and a first connection feature. The PLC assembly includes a central processing unit with a circuit board and at least two receptacles therethrough configured to engage and slide along at least two of the first plurality of alignment features. The at least two of the first plurality of alignment features are positioned asymmetrically with respect to the base. The PLC assembly includes an upper housing with a second connection feature configured to slidably couple with the first connection feature and a second plurality of elongate alignment features configured to slidably engage at least two of the first plurality of alignment features, which are positioned asymmetrically with respect to the base.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a main body, a cover, and a storage portion. The main body includes a display unit. The cover includes a first surface at which the main body is supported, and a second surface on which the main body is placed. The storage portion is provided between the first and second surfaces. The cover includes a first use mode in which the display unit is covered, and a second use mode in which the display unit is exposed, and the first and second surfaces are rotatable with respect to each other in the second use mode.

Abstract: A protection case for a portable electronic device includes a case having a front part and a rear part, and the portable electronic device is accommodated between the front and rear parts. A rear cover is connected to the rear part and a front cover is connected to the front part. The front cover has a front decoration plate, a connection member and a locking member. The front decoration plate is removably connected to the front part. The connection member is flexible and has a first end connected to the front decoration plate and a second end of the connection member is clamped between the front and rear parts. The locking member has a hook hooked with the groove. The protection case can be easily replaced and changed.

Abstract: A bezel assembly includes a panel, a shielding member with a mounting portion, and a securing assembly. The panel includes a main body with a limiting panel and a blocking portion. A first opening and a through hole are defined in the main body. The securing assembly includes a sliding member and a coil spring secured to the sliding member and the blocking portion. The sliding member is slidably located between the sliding member and the blocking portion, and an axis of the coil spring is substantially perpendicular to the limiting panel. The sliding member is slidable relative to the main body between a first position and a second position, in the first position, the mounting portion extends through the through hole, and the sliding member is engaged in the mounting portion; in the second position, the coil spring is deformed to disengage the sliding member from the mounting portion.

Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes an inner tray and an outer tray. The inner tray includes a bottom plate. The outer tray receiving the inner tray and includes a base wall with a first bridge. The first bridge includes two first connecting panels and a first mounting panel between the two first connecting panels. Each of the two first connecting panels is slanted relative to the base wall. An acreage of the first mounting panel is less than an acreage of the base wall, and the base wall is engaged with the bottom plate via the first mounting panel by attaching the first mounting panel to the bottom plate, to decrease a contacting acreage between the base wall and the bottom plate.

Abstract: An enhanced computer assembly and related method is provided that enables easy shipment and installation of such computing systems. In one embodiment a split top hat design is provided that can be removed. The removable split hat comprises a receiving member and an inner member that are secured to the frame in a manner that can be easily removed. In an alternate embodiment, a collapsible top hat is provided which adjusts the height of the assembly from a first to a second position. The collapsible feature has an upper portion that is connected to a plurality of pivoted side members that are capable of collapsing onto themselves.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided which firmly holds a battery pack at the time of mounting the battery pack, and can easily eject the battery pack at the time of ejection. When a battery pack 11 is housed in a battery compartment 21, and a cover 30 is slid from an attachment start position P1 to an attachment completion position P0 to cover the battery compartment 21, a regulation member 32 disposed on a rear surface 301 of the cover 30 is engaged with a battery pack locking claw 221 of a battery pack holding member 22, which locks an upper surface 11A of the battery pack 11. As a result, the movement of the battery pack holding member 22 in a direction of disengaging the battery pack locking claw 221 is regulated so that the battery pack 11 can be surely prevented from coming off from the battery compartment 21. Also, when the cover 30 moves to the attachment start position P1, the regulation member 32 is also moved and disengaged from the battery pack locking claw 221.

Abstract: A cabinet for electronic devices includes a rack and engaging units. The rack includes a first supporting post, a second supporting post, a third supporting post and a fourth supporting post located at four corners of an imaginary rectangular parallelepiped. An opening is defined between the first supporting post and the second supporting post for the electronic devices inserted therein. Each of the third and fourth supporting posts defines a plurality of pairs of slots therein. The engaging units are mounted on the third and the fourth supporting posts, respectively. Each of the engaging units includes a pair of pins received in a corresponding pair of slots and a pressing element connected with the pins. The pressing element is horizontally moveable by the pins sliding along the corresponding pair of slots to thereby adjust an abutting force between the pressing element and a corresponding electronic device.

Abstract: A casing 1, a lid component 11 for covering a terminal 13 disposed in an opening of the casing 1, and a water sealing component 12 disposed around the terminal 13, are provided. The lid component 11 is structured such that a support portion 11h of a fixing portion 11g is rotatably fixed to the casing 1, and a slidable portion 11b slides relative to a lid portion 11a. Thus, a projection 11c is engaged with a recess 14, and a pair of engagement portions 11f engages with a pair of fixed projections 16. Thus, the lid component 11 engages with the casing 1 in three directions, and is held by being pressed against the water sealing component 12. With this structure, an electronic device having a lid component which can be assuredly locked is obtained.

Abstract: A fiber panel system includes a chassis including a backplane; and at least a first blade configured to mount to the chassis. The first blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a refracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. The first blade includes a coupler arrangement for connecting together media segments. The first blade remains electrically connected to the backplane of the chassis when moving between the retracted and extended positions.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, electronic device includes first board, second board, first component, and second component. The first board includes first and second faces and to which opening and cutout portion is provided. The opening penetrates through the first board. The cutout portion extends to side separating from center of the opening at edge of the opening. The second board includes third and fourth faces. The second board overlaps the first board and is electrically connected to the first board in state in which the fourth face and the first face face each other. The second board covers the opening. The first electronic component is provided to the third face, and electrically connected to the second board. The second component is provided to the fourth face and electrically connected to the second board in state in which at least portion of the second component is held in the opening.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, the electronic apparatus includes a main body including a main body connector, a holder detachably mounted on the main body, the holder including a front supporter and a back supporter that are used to support an external apparatus and an opening between the front supporter and the back supporter, the main body connector exposed from the opening when the holder is on the main body, so that an external apparatus connector of the external apparatus is plugged to the main body connector to achieve an electrical connection when the external apparatus is inserted between the front supporter and the back supporter.

Abstract: An electronic device of the present invention includes: a first case and a second case that are oppositely provided in a slidable manner; and a flexible flat cable that is provided in a state of having a U-shaped bend portion in a gap between the cases, and connects circuit substrates respectively housed in the cases, on a facing surface of at least one case among facing surfaces of the cases, a step that pushes up the flexible flat cable from the facing surface of the one case to the gap side is provided, and the step is provided in a region of non-contact with the U-shaped bend portion which is displaced in a sliding direction of the cases during sliding operation of the cases.

Abstract: A mounting system is provided. The mounting system may include a network device, a socket, and a socket cover. The network device is operable to provide one or more network services. The socket is configured to be installed with an opening of an installation surface. The network device is sized to engage the socket and disposed in the opening of the installation surface. The socket cover is sized to engage with the socket such that the network device is covered. The mounting system may be used to install the network device with the installation surface.

Abstract: An apparatus of the present disclosure enhances the audio/visual experience of a portable digital device, and comprises a lens positioning slot, a lens storage compartment, a passive audio amplifier, a receiving station.

Abstract: Methods of forming molded panel coreless package structures are described. Those methods and structures may include fabrication of embedded die packages using large panel format and use of molding to improve rigidity of the panel, as well as to embed the die in a non-sacrificial mold material. The methods and structures described include methods for manufacturing thin, coreless substrate architectures which possess low warpage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a fingerprint recognition home key having an offset structure of a decorative part. The method includes: (a) preparing an injection molded product having a shape of a home key and provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor, (b) applying a bonding material or an adhesive to an upper side of a film of the fingerprint recognition sensor, (c) bonding an external member to the upper side of the film of the fingerprint recognition sensor to which the bonding material or the adhesive is applied, and (d) assembling the decorative part to have a height difference from to the external member.

Abstract: An electronic device assembly structure comprises two electronic devices and at least one connection module. Each electronic device includes a body and at least one USB located on the body. The connection module connects to the two electronic devices and includes an electric connection unit and a fastening unit. The electric connection unit is electrically inserted into the USBs of the two electronic devices. The fastening unit fastens the bodies of the two electronic devices together in an integrated manner.

Abstract: Electronic equipment includes: a first substrate; a second substrate; and a harness that connects the first substrate and the second substrate with other. The first substrate includes: a conversion unit that outputs converted power converted from supply of power supplied by a power source, and a control unit that outputs a control signal used to control output of the supply of power to the second substrate. The second substrate includes: a semiconductor circuit operated by the supply of power and the converted power, and a connector that outputs the control signal to the power source. The harness includes a signal line of the control signal and a power line through which the converted power is supplied from the first substrate to the second substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a control panel support mechanism having a first support member attached to an image forming apparatus, a second support member supporting a control panel and axially supported by the first support member to be vertically swingable with respect to the first support member, a lock member slidable towards or away from a swing axis of the second support member, and a biasing unit to bias the lock member to slide towards the swing axis. The first support member has a plurality of engaging grooves each positioned along a radial direction with respect to the swing axis and having an opening at an end of the first support member opposite the swing axis, the plurality of engaging grooves being aligned vertically. The biasing unit biases the lock member so that the lock member enters one of the plurality of engaging grooves through the opening to lock in engagement with the engaging groove.

Abstract: A housing for a hard disk drive includes an enclosure defining a window in a front side thereof for providing access to install the hard disk drive in the enclosure, a rotation arm having a front end and a back end, and a panel. The back end of the rotation arm is pivotally connected to a rear end of the enclosure, and the panel is pivotally connected to the front end of the rotation arm. The rotation arm and the panel are pivotable between a locked state in which the panel covers the window of the enclosure and the rotation arm abuts a lateral side of the enclosure, and an open state in which the panel is pulled away from the enclosure to expose the window.

Abstract: A wiring structure between main body and cover body of electronic device includes a support connection member. The support connection member has a first pivoted section pivotally connected to the cover body and a second pivoted section pivotally connected to the main body. The first pivoted section is formed with a first pivot hole communicating with outer side. The second pivoted section is formed with a second pivot hole communicating with outer side. The support connection member is formed with a recessed receiving space between the first and second pivoted sections in communication with the first and second pivot holes. At least one conductive body is disposed in the receiving space. The conductive body has a first connection end and a second connection end respectively outward extending from the first and second pivot holes. A protection cover board is disposed in the receiving space for covering the conductive body.

Abstract: In a flexible display device including flexibility and toughness, and a method of manufacturing the flexible display device, the flexible display device includes a glass substrate, a flexible substrate and a display unit which are sequentially stacked, and the flexible display device has a structure wherein a surface area of the flexible substrate is larger than a surface area of the glass substrate. A volume of the device may be significantly reduced for convenience of portability since a flexible area where the glass substrate is not located may be folded or rolled. Also, a stable circuit connection may be guaranteed since the driving chip is installed on a hard area which does not go through a heating process in order to separate the glass substrate and the flexible substrate during the manufacturing process.

Abstract: A storage cabinet configured to accommodate electronic equipment is disclosed. The storage cabinet has front, rear, and side walls extending upwardly from a bottom to define a storage space. The storage cabinet also includes a compartment located within the storage space configured to accommodate electronic equipment. The compartment includes an electronic cooling device for each piece of equipment, a ventilation system, and-one or more components for receiving and transmitting wireless signals into and out of the cabinet.

Abstract: A control device for call control and a system comprising such control device is disclosed. The control device is configured to be electrically connected to an external device, such as a computer, through a first electrical cable, where the control device is configured to be electrically connected to a headset through a second electrical cable, where the control device comprises adjustment means. The control device comprises means for being detachably attached to a fixation member that is configured to be permanently attached to a firm and solid member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for packaging a Control Assembly (“CA”) on an Electronic Device (“ED”). The methods involve: mounting a first component (112, 812, 908) of CA on a Top Surface (“TS”) (104, 804, 904) of ED (100, 800, 900) such that a Central AXis (“CAX”) (136, 836, 934) thereof is at an acute angle (170, 870, 962) relative to a plane (152, 852, 952) perpendicular to a horizontal center axis (150, 850, 950) of ED; mounting a second component (106, 806, 906) of CA on TS such that CAX (132, 832, 932) thereof is at a first Obtuse Angle (“OA”) (164, 860, 960) relative to the plane; and mounting a third component (108, 808, 912) of CA on TS such that CAX (134, 834, 936) thereof is at a second OA (166, 862, 970) relative to the plane. The second or third component may have a trapezoidal shape.

Abstract: Apparatus for retracting and extending sets of operational processing devices in a multi-device enclosure. In accordance with some embodiments, an enclosed housing is provided with opposing first and second ends. Sleds are individually movable between a retracted position within the enclosed housing and an extended position in which the sled projects from the first end. Each sled supports a group of processing devices. A control board is disposed within the enclosed housing adjacent the second end. A plurality of flex circuits contactingly engage the processing devices to provide communication paths between the processing devices and the control board in both the retracted and extended positions of the sleds.

Abstract: A server cabinet includes a rack, a server slidably mounted in the rack, and an ejecting member attached to the rack and the server. The ejecting member is made of shape-memory alloy and can be compressed by the server under normal operating conditions. When the server is on fire, the transformation temperature of the ejecting member is greater than a first temperature, the ejecting member restores and ejects the server out of the rack.

Abstract: A back frame module includes a base plate, two locking plate members, a cable organizing plate, and a stowage plate. The base plate is adapted to be provided on a rear face of a display. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate are selectively connected to the base plate. The locking plate members are adapted for mounting of a computer device therebetween. The cable organizing plate is adapted to stow a cable of the display or of the computer device. The stowage plate is adapted to stow an adapter of the display or other accessories. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate can be selectively substituted by a support plate. The back frame module thus has various states of use to satisfy different user requirements.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board and a volume button. The housing defining a slot, and includes a fixing block. The fixing block is formed on an inner wall of the housing and positioned adjacent to one end of the slot. A through hole is formed in the fixing block. The circuit board received in the housing includes a volume control module and a mute control module positioned adjacent to the slot. The volume button is movably positioned in the slot and exposed out of the housing. The volume button includes a volume increasing portion and the volume decreasing portion. The volume increasing portion and the volume decreasing portion can be pushed on the volume control module. One end of the volume button passes through the through hole and is capable of triggering the mute control module.

Abstract: A display device is provided. The display device includes a display module including an upper glass which forms a front exterior of the display device and is used for displaying images, and a back cover making contact with the upper glass and covering the display module.

Abstract: A keyboard unit may comprise a keyboard body having a top face and a planar bottom face. The keyboard body may be adapted for installation in a laptop computer. The planar bottom face of the keyboard body may be disposed toward a bottom case of the laptop when installed therein. A plurality of key tops may be disposed on the top face of the keyboard body. A plurality of bosses may have end openings aligned at same plane as the planar bottom face.

Abstract: A programmable logic controller (PLC) assembly includes a bottom housing with a base, a first plurality of elongate alignment features extending from the bottom housing transverse to the base, and a first connection feature. The PLC assembly includes a central processing unit with a circuit board and at least two receptacles therethrough configured to engage and slide along at least two of the first plurality of alignment features. The at least two of the first plurality of alignment features are positioned asymmetrically with respect to the base. The PLC assembly includes an upper housing with a second connection feature configured to slidably couple with the first connection feature and a second plurality of elongate alignment features configured to slidably engage at least two of the first plurality of alignment features, which are positioned asymmetrically with respect to the base.

Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing including a plurality of steps. The plurality of mounting steps is formed by at least removing a preselected amount of housing material at predetermined locations on the interior surface. At least some of the mounting steps are used to mount at least some of the plurality of internal operating components to the housing.

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.

Abstract: An improved multi-purpose kickstand assembly 100 has a modular kickstand mechanism 134 to securely support an electronic communications device 102 in a landscape mode and/or portrait mode. One or more sensors in the electronic communications device can detect the position of a kickstand-magnet 156 secured to the kickstand 136 to electronically determine the position of the kickstand. The kickstand can serve as a channel 170 for a speaker port 166 and/or speaker 168 and can enhance antennae performance for improved audio quality.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display mounting apparatus for mounting a flat screen television monitor or the like to a wall. The mounting apparatus provides four degrees of freedom for the flat screen display in lateral translation, tilt, swivel and pan directions. The combination of two two-link arms, counterbalancing torsion springs and friction mechanisms provides for ±20 degrees in the tilt and swivel directions.

Abstract: A tablet computer protector and covering assembly includes a panel that having a top side and a bottom side and a perimeter wall attached to the top side. The perimeter wall extends around a receiving space for receiving a tablet computer. A covering includes a back cover, a front cover and a medial section attached to and positioned between the front and back covers. The medial section is pivotable with respect to the front and back covers to allow closing or opening of the covering. The back cover and the front cover each have an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surfaces face each other when the covering is in the closed position. A coupler releasably couples the tablet computer receiver to the back cover such that the bottom side faces the inner surface.

Abstract: A support stand suitable for a hand-held device is provided. The support stand has a first support member and a second support member. The second support member slidably fits the first support member and could be temporarily fixed at different positions on the first support member to adjust the length of the support stand. The hand-held device has a display screen and an antenna. Because the length of the support stand is variable, the hand-held device could be laid on the table by various inclination angles. Besides, the projections of the support stand and the antenna on the display screen are not overlapped, and the influence of the support stand made of metal on the signal of the antenna would be lowered.

Abstract: A server system includes an array of server cells. Some or all of the server cells include a set of at least three side panels forming an enclosure and a compute component comprising a processor core. At least one side panel of each server cell is removably mechanically coupled and removably electrically coupled to a facing side panel of an adjacent server cell. The enclosure may form a triangular prism enclosure, a cuboid enclosure, a hexagonal prism enclosure, etc. The enclosure can be formed from a rigid flex printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, whereby the side panels are implemented as rigid PCB sections that are interconnected via flexible PCB sections, with the flexible PCB sections forming corners between the rigid PCB sections when the rigid-flex PCB assembly is folded into the enclosure shape. The compute component and other circuit components are disposed at the interior surfaces of the rigid PCB sections.

Abstract: A frame module is adapted to be disposed in a housing of a computer for fixing first and second electronic devices. The computer includes a motherboard unit with a socket connector. The frame module includes a frame body having top and bottom surfaces adapted to be connected respectively to the first and electronic devices. An adaptor board includes a board body connected transversely to a rear edge of the frame body and having an edge connector adapted to be inserted into the socket connector, and first and second electrical connectors for electrical connection with the first and second electronic devices, respectively.

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus includes coupled first and second casings with respective image display surfaces, and including a full-closed state where both casings are overlaid on each other, a tilt state where the second casing has been moved from the full-closed state so that the image display surfaces in both casings are exposed and, also, the image display surface in the second casing is inclined with respect to the image display surface in the first casing at an angle of opening which is equal to or more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees, and a full-open state where the image display surfaces in both casings are flushed with each other in the same plane, and the portable electronic apparatus being capable of holding the second casing, in attitude, with respect to the first casing in the full-closed state, in the tilt state and in the full-open state.