Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a housing, a channel, and a flexible circuit. The housing includes a frame and a buffer structure connected to the frame by overmolding, wherein the hardness of the frame exceeds that of the buffer structure. The channel is extended along a sidewall of the frame, through the housing and adjacent to the buffer structure. The flexible circuit is disposed through the channel to connect a first circuit unit and a second circuit unit of the electronic device.

Abstract: A portable electronic device having an input device for receiving a gesture based input from a user is used to control a navigation operation of an appliance. The portable electronic device receives via the input device the gesture based input and uses one or more parameters stored in a memory of the portable electronic device and one or more characteristics associated with the gesture based input to cause the portable electronic device to transmit a navigation step command to thereby control the navigation operation of the appliance.

Abstract: A description is provided of a wearable device that is made up of a display device and a securing device that provides at least an overlay portion to provide electrical connection to the display device. The display device and the securing device may both contain electrical circuitry. The overlay connection to the display device can create an electrical connection between the electrical circuitry on the display device and the electrical circuitry in the securing device.

Abstract: An article includes a flexible electronic component and a flexible support coupled to the flexible electronic component. The flexible support is configured to support the flexible electronic component but also limit local bending of the flexible component. The flexible support defines a plurality of hinge points configured to facilitate movement of the article. The plurality of hinge points are positioned such that the article has a desired bending range.

Abstract: Imaging devices may be mounted to one or more hands of a worker, e.g., on a glove or other substrate that maybe worn on the hands of the worker, and used to capture images or imaging data from a perspective associated with the hands. The images or imaging data may be stored, analyzed or displayed on a computer display, e.g., a display provided on the glove or substrate. Additionally, the images or imaging data may be evaluated to determine whether a task has been properly performed by the worker, such as by identifying one or more markings (e.g., bar codes) that may be provided within the images or the imaging data.

Abstract: Various embodiments of two-way communication devices and tracker devices are presented. Such a device may include a processing unit, comprising: a housing, one or more processors; a microphone, a speaker; and a first electrical connector for receiving power, wherein the one or more processors, the microphone, and the speaker are housed by the housing. Such a device may include a wristband that includes one or more integrated power sources that are permanently housed within the wristband. The one or more integrated power sources may have a second electrical connector to supply power to the processing unit when the processing unit is removably coupled with the wristband. The device may include a plurality of magnets to removably couple the processing unit with the wristband.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a ring-shaped main body, plural receiving parts, plural circuit boards and a wiring board. The plural receiving parts are disposed within the ring-shaped main body. The plural circuit boards are disposed within the corresponding receiving parts. One of the plural circuit boards corresponds to one receiving part. The wiring board is 111 within the ring-shaped main body and electrically connected with the plural circuit boards. Consequently, the circuit boards are electrically connected with each other through the wiring board.

Abstract: A mobile tethering device includes a wireless transceiver, a processor, a computer tangible storage device, and program instructions stored on the storage device for execution by the processor. The program instructions include first program instructions to receive a request to initiate a connection with a remote communications device. The program instructions further include second program instructions to establish a wireless connection with a mobile communication device via the wireless transceiver. The program instructions further include third program instructions to communicate data indicative of a request to initiate a telephone call to the mobile communication device, wherein the mobile communication device is configured to initiate the telephone call via a public switched telephone network. The program instructions further include fourth program instructions to communicate data associated with the telephone call to the mobile communication device.

Abstract: In one aspect of the disclosed implementations, a device includes one or more motion sensors for sensing motion of the device and providing activity data indicative of the sensed motion. The device also includes one or more feedback devices for providing feedback, a notice, or an indication to a user based on the monitoring. The device also includes one or more processors for monitoring the activity data, for determining one or more activity metrics based on the activity data, and for causing one or more of the feedback devices to produce an indication to the user that an activity goal has been achieved by the user based on one or more of the activity metrics. The device further includes a portable housing that encloses at least portions of the motion sensors, the processors and the feedback devices.

Abstract: A method of implementing use cases includes associating a use case with each of a plurality of devices capable of being used or accessed by a user. The method also includes providing a plurality of stackable blades, each providing a standard physical interface and being configured to implement a solution to the use case associated with each of the plurality of devices. The method further includes stacking the plurality of stackable blades to form an interconnected stack. Each of the plurality of stackable blades are coupled using the standard physical interface. The method also includes executing a first purpose corresponding to a first use case and executing a second purpose corresponding to a second use case. Embodiments provide an electronic ecosystem featuring ubiquitous connectivity in which a standard contact array in each component of the ecosystem assures interoperability between heterogeneous devices.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device is provided, including a main body, a battery module and at least a wearing portion. The main body includes a housing, a battery module, and a through hole extended through the housing. The circuit module is disposed in the housing, the battery module is detachably received in the through hole, and the wearing portion is connected to the main body.

Abstract: A wearable smart device including a flexible display unit; a first frame configured to support the flexible display unit and be recoverably deformed to have a first curvature to be worn on a body of a user; and a second frame configured to be recoverably deformed to have a second curvature greater than the first curvature and to be movably coupled with the first frame to relatively move with respect to the first frame while being deformed.

Abstract: Portable electronic device capable of processing information, said portable electronic device including a body arranged to be capable of being secured to the user, and at least one electronic assembly for processing information, the body of the portable electronic device being formed by a layer of plastic material which gives the portable electronic device a shape and thickness, characterized in that the portable electronic device includes a first impermeable plastic film which serves as a coating for the layer of plastic material, and a second impermeable plastic film secured to the periphery of the first impermeable plastic film, and in that the electronic assembly for processing information is arranged between the first and second impermeable plastic films. The invention also concerns a method of manufacturing a portable electronic device.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes an annular housing, a first flexible circuit board and a second flexible circuit board. The first flexible circuit board and the second flexible circuit board are disposed in the annular housing. The second flexible circuit board is fixed on the first flexible circuit board.

Abstract: A method comprising determining that a user of the apparatus has performed an action that is consistent with at least part of a handshake greeting, receiving a stream of audio information from a microphone, determining handshake greeting audio information based, at least in part, on the audio information and the determination that the user of the apparatus has performed the action that is consistent with the handshake greeting, and causing storage of the handshake greeting audio information in a repository is disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a glasses-type terminal including: a frame that is worn on a user's head; a display unit provided to the frame, on which visual information is displayed; a control module that controls the display unit; and a bridge that is combined with the frame along a length direction of the frame and with which a nose-supported portion that is supported by a user' nose is combined, in which the frame includes an external frame that is exposed to the outside, and an internal frame that is combined with an internal side of the external frame and comes into contact with the user's head, and in which the bridge is arranged between the external frame and the internal frame.

Abstract: A housing having a fixing mechanism for fixing at least one electronic device includes a housing body and a pivotable fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism includes a first positioning device and a second positioning device. The second positioning device has a first fixing member for accommodating a electronic device, and a second fixing member detachably engaged with the first positioning device to fix the second positioning device in a first position on the first positioning device. When the second fixing member is disengaged, the second positioning device is fixed in a second position on the first positioning device, and when the first positioning device is rotated outwards relative to the housing body, the second positioning device can be removed or installed on the first positioning device through the second fixing member.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an electronic device with an embedded authentication system for restricting access to device resources. The authentication system may include one or more sensors operative to detect biometric information of a user. The sensors may be positioned in the device such that the sensors may detect appropriate biometric information as the user operates the device, without requiring the user to perform a step for providing the biometric information (e.g., embedding a fingerprint sensor in an input mechanism instead of providing a fingerprint sensor in a separate part of the device housing). In some embodiments, the authentication system may be operative to detect a visual or temporal pattern of inputs to authenticate a user. In response to authenticating, a user may access restricted files, applications (e.g., applications purchased by the user), or settings (e.g., application settings such as contacts or saved game profile).

Abstract: A wireless tracking device including a housing unit, a central processing unit disposed within the housing unit, a battery pack disposed within the housing unit, a GPS chip disposed within the housing unit, a light emitting diode disposed on a front surface of the housing unit, and a speaker disposed on the front surface of the housing unit. The central processing unit, the battery pack, the light emitting diode, the alarm, and the speaker are in operational communication with each other. The GPS chip is configured to transmit a signal to a tracking application of a receiver. The tracking application is configured to provide the geographical location of the housing unit to which the GPS unit is attached in real time.

Abstract: A human-computer interface device comprising an array of elements wherein each element is pivotally coupled to an adjacent first element by a first pivotal coupling and to an adjacent second element by a second pivotal coupling, the first pivotal coupling being operable to pivot about an axis which is substantially orthogonal to an axis about which the second pivotal coupling is operable to pivot.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a substrate having a display area defined in a non rectangular shape, and a non-display area surrounding the display area; an image display portion including a plurality of gate lines, a plurality of data lines and a plurality of pixels prepared on the display area; a display pad portion prepared at one side of the substrate; a plurality of data link lines for connecting the plurality of data lines to the display pad portion; and one or more dummy capacitors prepared in some data link lines among the plurality of data link lines.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to thermal management systems for head-worn computers.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a case body which includes an opening and a battery holder holding a battery, an inward flange which is disposed at least a part of a circumference of the opening, a display panel which is mounted on the inward flange so as to cover the opening of the case body, and an adhesive layer which is provided between the display panel and the inward flange. The adhesive layer gradually peels off to leak gas in a space sealed by the case body and the display panel, so as to prevent the display panel from swiftly popping out of the opening when an inner pressure of the space increases.

Abstract: In the structure for providing protection for the human body from ballistic projectiles which includes one or more ballistic resistant panels overlying at least a portion of the body, wherein the improvement comprising one or more electronic devices integrated into at least one of the ballistic resistant panels.

Abstract: A handle for an electronic-device case includes a hand strap and a switch. The switch may be integrated into the hand strap such that when the user secures his or her hand to the electronic-device case with the hand strap, the switch is accessible to the secured hand, thereby enabling one-handed operation of the electronic device.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an electronic device with an embedded authentication system for restricting access to device resources. The authentication system may include one or more sensors operative to detect biometric information of a user. The sensors may be positioned in the device such that the sensors may detect appropriate biometric information as the user operates the device, without requiring the user to perform a step for providing the biometric information (e.g., embedding a fingerprint sensor in an input mechanism instead of providing a fingerprint sensor in a separate part of the device housing). In some embodiments, the authentication system may be operative to detect a visual or temporal pattern of inputs to authenticate a user. In response to authenticating, a user may access restricted files, applications (e.g., applications purchased by the user), or settings (e.g., application settings such as contacts or saved game profile).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an impact resistant touchscreen display module, such as for use in ruggedized mobile computing and display devices. The structure provided also allows for severability of the touchscreen and display screen portions, enhancing the practicability of replacing individual components for repair of a damaged touchscreen display module.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to wearable electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and to wearable/mobile computing devices. More specifically, various embodiments are directed to, for example, aligning a flexible substrate and/or components thereof during fabrication to enhance reliability. In one example, a method includes forming a framework that includes, for example, a portion (e.g., an anchor portion) configured to couple to a flexible substrate, the portion having a neutral axis. Also, the method may include forming a flexible substrate that includes a supported flex region including conductors and one or more rigid regions configured to receive one or more components. A rigid region might include an encapsulated rigid region. The method further may also include aligning the encapsulated rigid region at an angle to the neutral axis, and molding over the encapsulated rigid region.

Abstract: An arm-worn electronic device used while being worn on an arm is proposed. A novel device that includes a display portion having a curved surface, a secondary battery having a curved surface, and a member for being worn on a user's upper arm so that the display portion and the secondary battery are worn on the user's upper arm. Part of the display portion overlaps with the secondary battery. The novel device is useful for workers in the manufacturing industry and the distribution industry, police officers, fire fighters, health workers, care workers, sales people who work with their hands when it is worn on their arms. The novel device can also be used as military equipment or a wearable computer that assists a user who operates a vehicle or a plane, for the military's sake.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to wearable electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and to wearable/mobile computing devices. More specifically, various embodiments are directed to, for example, a flexible substrate. In one example, a wearable device may include a framework configured to be worn or attached, and a flexible substrate coupled to the framework. The flexible substrate may include a first end and a second end, and may include one or more conductive layer structures and a conductive laminate structure. The flexible substrate may include rigid regions configured to receive one or more components including a sensor, an electrode, and/or a logic circuit (e.g., bioimpedance logic circuit).

Abstract: An assembled wearable electronic device includes a first body, a second body and an engaging assembly. The first body has a primary system for providing the independent operation of the first body and producing a related first data. The second body has a secondary system and a fixing assembly. The secondary system is for providing the independent operation of the second body and producing a related second data. The engaging assembly is disposed at one of the first and second bodies. When the engaging assembly is located at a first position, the first and second bodies contact each other to be combined through the engaging assembly. When the engaging assembly moves to a second position, the first and second bodies are configured to be separated from each other. When the first and second bodies are connected to each other, the second data is read by the primary system.

Abstract: An electronic device set includes a tablet computer and a smart watch. The tablet computer includes a computer casing, a computer module and at least one computer terminal. The computer casing has at least one connecting slot. The computer module is located in the computer casing. The computer terminal is located in the connecting slot and electrically connected to the computer module. The smart watch includes a watch casing, a watch module and at least one watch terminal. The watch casing is adapted to at least partially couple with the connecting slot. The watch module is located in the watch casing. The watch terminal is exposed from the watch casing, and electrically connected to the watch module. When the watch casing at least partially couples with the connecting slot, the watch terminal is electrically connected to the computer terminal.

Abstract: An assembled wearable electronic device including a first body and a second body is provided. The first body has a primary system and a first assembling portion. The primary system is for providing the independent operation of the first body and producing a related first data. The second body has a secondary system and a second assembling portion. The secondary system is for providing the independent operation of the second body and producing a related second data. The first body and the second body are adapted to be assembled to each other by the first assembling portion and the second assembling portion, and the first assembling portion and the second assembling portion are adapted to rotate relatively such that the first assembling portion is positioned or released by the second assembling portion.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a smart electronic device, including a case, a display panel, a bar, a hinge and a rotating plate. The bar includes at least a proximal bar part and a distal bar part, and a bar adjusting component configured to adjust the relative positions of the proximal bar part and the distal bar part. The proximal bar part and the distal bar part slidingly connects. The proximal bar part connects to the case through the hinge. The distal bar part connects to the display panel through the rotating plate.

Abstract: A system is provided, in which a mobile computing system in a wristwatch form factor incorporates a computing element, a display element, and a belt or strap-like band. A method is proposed, making use of the strap element as a base for expanding the functionality of the system by providing both a mechanical and a data interface between the base system and the expansion module(s).

Abstract: A housing of an electronic device includes a bottom cover and a front panel detachably secured to the bottom cover. The bottom cover includes at least one first sidewall and a locking portion perpendicularly set on the at least one first sidewall. The front panel includes a fixing portion and a blocking portion adjacent to the fixing portion and spaced from the locking portion. The fixing portion defines a through hole for receiving the locking portion. The fixing portion and the blocking portion abut opposite sides of the at least one first sidewall for preventing the at least one first sidewall from leaving a gap between the at least one first wall and the locking portion.

Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device having a first portion that slides away from a second portion. The case includes a first portion and a second portion that fit over the respective portions of the portable electronic device. The two portions of the case are coupled together in a sliding relationship so that the case portions slide along with the respective portions of the portable electronic device. The case portions are coupled to each other by interfacing structures such as rails and channels.

Abstract: System and method for positioning a midplane within a computer chassis. In some embodiments, a computer system includes a chassis, a midplane disposed within the chassis, and a plunger pin coupled to the midplane. The plunger pin is selectably movable between a first position, wherein the midplane is immovable relative to the chassis, and a second position, wherein the midplane is moveable relative to the chassis.

Abstract: In an electronic device in which a component connecting portion is mounted inside a case (1, 2), a protective cover (5) is mounted to the case to be rotatable and covers the component connecting portion. The protective cover has elastically deformable hooks (52) facing a direction (A1) parallel to a rotation center line thereof. On the other hand, the case has hook receivers (11a) engageable with and disengageable from the hooks. The protective cover may be removable from the case or may be loosely connected thereto.

Abstract: A headset is described. The headset includes a frame configured to be worn substantially behind the ears of a user. The frame includes a top surface having a first plurality of attachment features and a bottom surface having a second plurality of attachment features. A boom is mechanically coupled to the frame. The boom supports an electronic device. A band is configured to be worn substantially across the crown of the head of the user. The band can be detachably coupled to the first plurality of attachment features such that the boom is oriented on a first side of the frame in a first mode of operation. The band can be detachably coupled to the second plurality of attachment features such that the boom is oriented on a second side of the frame in a second mode of operation.

Abstract: A performance display device comprising a base receptacle and a display unit; wherein the display unit comprises a display screen and a processor, and is operable by a mode switch; the mode switch is operated by relative pivotal motion between the display unit and the base receptacle; characterized in that the display unit and the base receptacle are complementarily shaped to cooperatively form a hinge axis about which the mode changing pivotal motion takes place. A performance display device having a hinge axis formed by the complementarily shaped display unit and base receptacle provides a simple, robust, and reliable device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a case body which includes an opening and a battery holder holding a battery, an inward flange which is disposed at least a part of a circumference of the opening, a display panel which is mounted on the inward flange so as to cover the opening of the case body, and an adhesive layer which is provided between the display panel and the inward flange. The adhesive layer gradually peels off to leak gas in a space sealed by the case body and the display panel, so as to prevent the display panel from swiftly popping out of the opening when an inner pressure of the space increases.

Abstract: A wearable computer system that provides for convenient and efficient use of all fingers while the user is standing, reclining or using hands intermittently for other tasks. The central unit hangs from a neck strap and communicates with a head mounted display. The central unit's front surface has keys, accessible from opposite edges by each hand. Typing is similar to the traditional, but rotated 90 degrees on each side. Keys are individually assignable to any letter, symbol, musical note, color, action, or macro. Back panels have thumb keys and controls, and can be modified to accept alternate thumb controls and additional hardware, such as sensors, circuits, cameras, and auxiliary connectors for specific tasks such as musical instrument performance or augmented reality game play. Smartphones, can be incorporated within or connected to the central unit. Desktop use can be accomplished by unfolding the panels of one embodiment.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a wearable docking station containing magnets. A releasable module having matching magnets attaches to the docking station and may be programmed to respond to email or other messages arriving over a BLUETOOTH or other wireless connection to a mobile device. User alerts may also be provided as programmed images on the face of the module. The releasable module may be serviced using a direct physical connection between the module and a servicing device, the servicing device provided with a matching set of magnets, possibly embedded in a protective cover of a user's mobile device. As examples, servicing may comprise charging the module, syncing the module with the mobile device, transferring data, or establishing or amending a trusted pair relationship between the mobile device and the module.

Abstract: A portable device (e.g., a wireless device such as a cell phone) is provided with a flexible keyboard and a flexible display screen. Such flexible components may be stored in the housing of the portable device when not in use. The flexible display screen and flexible keyboard may be expanded from the housing when the flexible components are utilized by a user. Non-flexible display and input components may be provided on the exterior of the portable device such that the device may be used, in some form, while the flexible components are stored. In one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) may be utilized when the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) is stored in said first housing.

Abstract: Generally, an absorbent grip system including an absorbent element coupled to a grippable body configured for gripping by a gripping element to engage the absorbent element with a contactable surface to absorb or displace fluids or solid substances from the contactable surface. Specifically, an absorbent element coupled to a grippable body configured for gripping by a hand to engage the absorbent element with a skin surface to absorb or displace fluids or solid substances from the skin surface.

Abstract: A data securing system includes a digital lanyard having a first end portion connected with a first line, having a first connector portion, and a second line having a second connector portion. A second end portion of the digital lanyard includes an electronic data generating device interface. The first connector portion of the first line and the second connector portion of the second line, when in operative connection, form a complete electrical connection between the first end portion and the second end portion. The system further includes an electronic data generating device having an electronic data generating device connector portion configured to operatively connect to the electronic data generating device interface of the second end portion, and an authentication portion of the electronic data generating device provides a capability to authenticate a user to permit the user to obtain access to secured and/or restricted data via the electronic data generating device.

Abstract: A device is configured to be worn on a user's head. In one aspect, the device includes a center frame support and first and second side arms. Each side arm has a first end connecting to the center frame support and a free end remote from the first end. The device also includes an extension arm that projects from one of the side arms in a direction proximate the center frame support. The extension arm is configured to present information to the user via a display device. The center frame support and the first and second side arms form a band worn on the user's head. In one embodiment, the free end of the first side arm is elongated relative to the free end of the second side arm to form an asymmetric U shape. In another embodiment, a removable or adjustable nose bridge couples to the center frame support.

Abstract: A carrying case for controlling a mobile device is provided, the carrying case comprising: a body enabled to mate with a mobile device to physically protect the mobile device; at least one input device, the body comprising the input device; a processor enabled to control communications with the mobile device; a power interface enabled to receive power from the mobile device to power the processor; and, a data interface enabled for relaying the communications between one or more of the at least one input device and the processor, and the mobile device, for controlling applications at the mobile device.

Abstract: A card key has a molded body and an upper and a lower housings. The molded body has a circuit board, to which electronic parts for communicating with an in-vehicle equipment are mounted and which is covered with resin. The molded body is formed in a plate shape. The upper and the lower housings are fixed to each other so that the molded body is arranged between them. An external appearance of the card key is defined by the upper and the lower housings.