Wearable Computer Structure Patents (Class 361/679.03)
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Patent number: 8456817Abstract: A housing includes a bottom housing and a top housing. The bottom housing includes a connecting surface. The top housing includes a bottom surface. The connecting surface is fixed to the bottom surface by welding. A receiving groove is defined in the bottom surface, for receiving the molten slag generated and collected during a welding process.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zi-Ming Tang, Jing-Hui You, Fa-Guang Shi
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Patent number: 8451603Abstract: An attachment mechanism for attaching a first component and a second component includes at least a body integrally formed with the first component. In the described embodiment, the body includes at least a first portion, and a second portion spaced apart from the first portion where the first portion is deflectable in at least a first direction and the second portion is deflectable in at least a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The second portion secures the second component to the first component with a securing force proportional to an amount of deflection of the first portion and the first portion and the second portion remain apart.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: William F. Leggett
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Publication number: 20130120919Abstract: A media control device including a housing having an internal surface; a controller piece removably connected to the housing and substantially corresponding to the internal surface of the housing; and a connection band coupled to the housing. The controller piece includes a main processor and one or more buttons in communication with the main processor. The controller piece can be encased in a sealed plastic casing. The housing can be substantially made of aluminum. In one embodiment, the connection band is a wristband. The controller piece can include one or more snaps that correspond to one or more slots on the housing and whereby the controller piece is removably fastened to the housing. The controller piece can be coupled with a remote control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventor: Kyle Erickson
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Patent number: 8432687Abstract: An answer bracelet with a circular bracelet band suitable for wearing an a person's wrist. A hollowed out area in the top of the bracelet band houses a digital display, a microprocessor, a printed circuit board, a start switch, a tilt switch, a battery power supply and an audio emitting device. A top cover panel covers the hollowed out portion and the embedded electronics. The battery can be accessed by removing a bottom cover located on the underside of the hollowed out area. When a user presses the start button and shakes the bracelet, the tilt switch sends a signal to the microprocessor whereupon the microprocessor causes the audio device to produce a short burst of sound and then randomly selects one of a plurality of messages stored in the microprocessor and displays the message on the digital display for a predetermined period of time. Then the message disappears making the bracelet display ready for the next use.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventor: Cole Patrick Schneider
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Publication number: 20130103171Abstract: A portable media player has the form of a wearable button and includes a body and a means for detachably attaching the body to an article of clothing, such as a shirt or jacket. The media player also includes electronics disposed with a base. The electronics include a processor including memory that contains at least one audio file and the player further includes controls to permit powering of the player and playing of the audio file stored in memory. The controls are operatively connected to the electronics. A cover of the body includes a first fastening member and the base of the body includes a second fastening member. The cover and base are detachably connected to one another, thereby allowing a user to remove and change the cover of the body so to alter an appearance of the media player.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Parte LLCInventor: Parte LLC
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Patent number: 8422209Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a locking mechanism, and a battery. The base includes a receiving bay and a battery bay. The receiving bay includes a through slot defined thereon. The battery is selectively restrained in the battery bay by the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a locking member and an elastic element received in the receiving bay. The locking member is movable and includes a clutching end extending into the battery bay. The elastic element is joined to the receiving bay and the locking member. The locking member further includes an operation portion defined thereon for a user to operate the locking mechanism. The operation portion is located within the receiving bay and is exposed to outside of the receiving bay through slot. The battery includes a connecting end defined thereon for engaging with the clutching end so as to be restrained in the battery bay.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Kai-Teng Cheng, Wen-Chieh Tai, Wu-Chen Lee, Ker-We Lin, Tsan-Sheng Chen, Hsueh-Chih Peng
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Patent number: 8413945Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a mounting tray configured for securing an expansion card, a first securing member, a second securing member, a first rotating member and a second rotating member. The first securing member is attached to a first edge of the mounting tray, and a first stopper portion is disposed on the first securing member. The second securing member is attached to a second opposite edge of the mounting tray, and a second stopper portion is disposed on the second securing member. The first and second rotating members are rotatably secured to the mounting tray. A first and second hooks respectively extend from the first and second rotating members. The first hook is engaged with the first stopper portion, and the second hook engaged with the second stopper portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Da-Long Sun, Sheng-He Li
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Patent number: 8390995Abstract: An adjusting device includes a rotating mechanism disposed between a base and a supporter for adjusting an angle between the supporter and the base, a slide mechanism disposed on the base, and a turntable mechanism slidably disposed on the slide mechanism for holding a panel module, so that the panel module can slide relative to the base along the slide mechanism and for coaxially rotating the panel module relative to the base. A contacting component of the turntable mechanism is for pushing a constraining component of the slide mechanism to pivot relative to an axle, so as to separate the constraining component from a protruding portion of the rotating mechanism for releasing constraint on the supporter relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Kuo-Hsing Wang, Sung-Yu Hsieh, Yu-Min Lin
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Patent number: 8383936Abstract: A grounding mechanism is used for a slidable electronic device including a first housing, a second housing, a conductive member and a grounding tab. The grounding tab is for attachment to the first housing. The receiving portion is formed in the second housing. The conductive member is attached to the receiving portion. The grounding tab contacts the conductive member, the first housing is electrically connected to the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Chao Duan, Chia-Hua Chen
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Publication number: 20130038995Abstract: A hanging support for working with a tablet computer or a notebook computer is provided. The hanging support is composed of a base plate and a hanging strip. The base plate for supporting the tablet/notebook computer has an expandable supporting board. When the base plate can be positioned to provide an inclined supporting plane or the supporting board can be expanded to support the computer, so that a user can hang the computer in front of his/her body with the hanging strip and use both of his/her hands to operate the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Chuan-Chung Fang
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Patent number: 8351191Abstract: Provided are a housing (10) for a portable display device (1) having a holding section (11) located on one side to the center line of the housing (10) that is provided with a weight adjusting section which sets a weight of the holding section (11) side of the housing (10) heavier than a weight of that portion of the housing (10) which is opposite the holding section (11), and whose weight is adjusted by at least one of methods of changing a type of a material for the housing (10), a specific gravity of the material, a density thereof, and an amount used thereof, mixing a weight adjusting substance (14) in the material, and mounting a weight adjusting substance to the housing (10), and a portable display device.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Mitsuo Hirota
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Patent number: 8345412Abstract: A wrist band for holding a portable electronic device, namely an Apple® iPod® Nano™ device, having a display screen and control buttons. The wrist band includes a band portion for engaging with a user's wrist, and a case portion formed of soft and pliable material with a cavity sized to receive and retain the electronic device, a perimeter rim with button controllers that are aligned with the control buttons of the electronic device, and a retainer to retain the electronic device in place in the cavity. The case portion includes an earphone jack aperture and a jack clip which is detachably attachable with the earphone jack aperture, and which jack clip is adapted to be inserted into the earphone jack aperture and block a jack plug of the portable electronic device when in a first position, and which is adapted to be removed from the earphone jack aperture and the jack plug of the portable electronic device when in a second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Hex Holdings, LLCInventors: Daniel J. Maravilla, Anthony T. Valladares
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Publication number: 20120327577Abstract: A bottom cap of a housing of a hand held computer terminal is provided. The bottom cap comprises a strap mount and a releasable fastener. The releasable fastener can releasably fasten the bottom cap to a main body of the housing. The strap mount comprises an electrical connector opening for mounting an electrical connector to the bottom cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Sherri Reed, Eric Linn, Timothy R. Fitch
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Patent number: 8338705Abstract: A grounding mechanism is used for a slidable electronic device including a first housing and a second housing. The grounding mechanism includes a grounding tab and a protrusion. The grounding tab is for attachment to the first housing, and defines a depression coated with a conductive layer. The protrusion is formed in the second housing. When the protrusion is received in the recess, the protrusion abuts against the conductive layer for electronically connecting the first housing to the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Chao Duan, Chia-Hua Chen
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Publication number: 20120320510Abstract: A mobile, networked, optimized, supply, power, generation, and distribution system that includes a light weight vest or suite that contains a highly reliable, standard, efficient, power and data storage system. The system provides modular standardized and adaptive means of efficiently powering, controlling, and monitoring the health and supply of one or more standardized portable load and data devices. Supplying and re-supplying is achieved through standardized modular means. Reliability and efficiency is achieved through sensing, redundant switching, and controlling fully protective efficient utilization of energy storage weight and standardized device load circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Kenneth Varga, John Hiett
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Patent number: 8334458Abstract: A grounding mechanism is used for a slide-type electronic device including a first housing and a second housing. The grounding mechanism includes a grounding tab for attachment to the first housing and an opening defined in the second housing. Two sidewalls are formed in the opening, and a conductive layer is coated on each sidewall. When the grounding tab is received in the opening, the grounding tab abuts against the conductive layer of the sidewalls for electronically connecting the first housing to the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Chao Duan, Chia-Hua Chen
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Publication number: 20120293935Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventor: Thomas Mallory Sherlock
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Publication number: 20120275102Abstract: The disclosed invention is a frame used to mount a display to a bag or other object. The frame includes a prop to press against the bag front and hold a display angle relative to the bag. The frame may be adapted to hold thin film display and touch control units, may be light weight and hollow, may include a camera or other tools and may be in two parts to hold the display/control unit The frame may include finger guides on its back side, may be shaped to fit the operator's hands and may be adapted to attach to the object using an attachment flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 8290638Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an augmentation apparatus, program product, and methods for providing updated mission control data to an embedded control system of an aircraft or other vehicle. This augmentation can include a mission system interface unit, a user interface unit, and a display unit. The mission system interface unit can interface with the embedded control system and can exchange data and control signals with the embedded control system. The user interface unit can couple to the mission system interface unit and the display unit to provide a user a direct interface with embedded control system and to supplement the displays of the embedded control system.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Michael Dennis Eicke, Jeffrey K. Hostetler, Edward M. Griffin, Michael D. Cawood
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Publication number: 20120243158Abstract: A self-powered apparatus able to deliver an output HDMI signal as well as mix a data input source with a self-generated signal and making the result available as an output HDMI signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventor: Gregoire Alexandre Gentil
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Patent number: 8228666Abstract: A battery powered portable system of operating a tattoo gun that can be worn on the user's arm or clipped to the user's belt. The system directly connects to conventional tattoo guns, and offers the options of utilizing a fingertip control of the machine's speed and ON/OFF functions or the conventional control module and foot pedal controls.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Inventor: Timothy Garett Rickard
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Patent number: 8223480Abstract: A pendant mounting structure comprises a main body, a hook and two latching elements. The main body includes an upper surface and opposite side surfaces perpendicular to the upper surface and positioned at two side of the main body. The hook protrudes from the upper surface. The latching elements protrude from two sides of the main body. The pendant mounting is separately manufactured and latched to a housing. Thus, when an external force exerted on the hook is more than the structural limit of the hook, the hook could be break to protect the housing from damage.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignees: ShenZhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventor: Shui-Jin Dong
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Patent number: 8221324Abstract: An untethered ultrasound imaging system having selectable command control and wireless component connection and image transmission. Ultrasound data collected by the ultrasound system can be augmented with additional sensor data.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Worcester Polytechnic InstituteInventors: Peder C. Pedersen, Philip Cordeiro, Reginald James Duckworth
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Patent number: 8194398Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Publication number: 20120118014Abstract: An ornamental necklace that projects an image or otherwise illuminates a particular design, while providing a user with imbedded electronic features to improve interoperability, interaction and user convenience. The necklace structure takes the form of a hollow bullet shell and round, on which may be provided an ornamental design that is luminescent. The luminosity is provided by glow paint, an LED light source or other similar light projecting means. Within the cavity of the bullet may comprise a plurality of electronic functions, such as an internal memory means, Bluetooth capability for interacting with other electronic devices, an imbedded microphone, or finally a simple storage compartment. An internal battery provides electrical power if an LED or an electrical light source is utilized. The purpose of the device is to provide an aesthetically pleasing accessory while providing imbedded electronic features to be utilized as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Jason King, Michelle King
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Publication number: 20120106055Abstract: The disclosed invention is a bag and computer combination where the computing unit is in a panel on the front of the bag. The display panel is pivotally attached near the top front of the bag and pivots to cover the computing unit. The display panel may be held in an operating angular position using a fabric flap or free sections on the display panel side edges to suspend the display panel from the bag while an extension on the display panel temporarily sticks to the computing unit panel. Several ways are described to provide access from the computer to the bag interior. As an alternative, the display panel may be pivotally attached in a similar manner directly to the computing unit panel which is attachable to the bag front. In this arrangement the computer is removable and usable on a desk top or on a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 8165646Abstract: The present invention provides an earphone line retracting device, and an automatic line retracting earphone having the earphone line retracting device, a non-radiation wire mobile phone having the earphone line retracting device, and an electronic device having the earphone line retracting device. The earphone line retracting device at least comprises: a winder, drive means driving the winder, and signal connector means, characterized in that the earphone line retracting device further comprises shift gear means, by which the drive means drives the winder.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Xinjiang Tiandi GroupInventor: Daqing Zheng
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Publication number: 20120081852Abstract: A wrist band for holding a portable electronic device, namely an Apple® iPod® Nano™ device, having a display screen and control buttons. The wrist band includes a band portion for engaging with a user's wrist, and a case portion formed of soft and pliable material with a cavity sized to receive and retain the electronic device, a perimeter rim with button controllers that are aligned with the control buttons of the electronic device, and a retainer to retain the electronic device in place in the cavity. The case portion includes an earphone jack aperture and a jack clip which is detachably attachable with the earphone jack aperture, and which jack clip is adapted to be inserted into the earphone jack aperture and block a jack plug of the portable electronic device when in a first position, and which is adapted to be removed from the earphone jack aperture and the jack plug of the portable electronic device when in a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Daniel J. Maravilla, Anthony T. Valladares
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Publication number: 20120069511Abstract: An electronic data storage unit configured to be worn as a bracelet is disclosed herein. In a preferring embodiment, medical records are recorded to a USB flash memory device that is deployed in various ways and is integrated to jewelry design. Also in a preferred embodiment, a bracelet design is provided to a storage compartment that could carry other small items in addition to the memory device. Further, novel clasping structure is provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: PAULE S. AZERA
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Publication number: 20120069716Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a processing unit, a housing, and display. The processing unit is inside the housing. The display connected to the processing unit is mounted in the housing. The housing includes a main body and an antenna. The antenna, connected to the processing unit and inlaid in the main body, provides wireless signals to the processing unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: DA-YI PENG
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Patent number: 8125770Abstract: Disclosed is an improvement to the bag computer of application Ser. No. 11/796,920. The bag computer has a pivoting display panel near its top front which can store against the bag front or pivot into the line of sight of the bag computer wearer/operator. To accommodate the computer input of typed or written information the bag computer may have a pivoting input device on the bag front. The input device may mount on a pivoting cover which covers the display panel when in storage or the input device may have a separate pivoting mount. To gain advantage through multiple components, the input device may be divided into a body which pivotally attaches to the bag front and a removable insert which may be adapted to alternatively accept typed or written input. Thus, the input device may be quickly changed from a cover to a keyboard or to an electronic write pad.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 8125796Abstract: A computer or microchip comprising an outer chamber and at least one inner chamber inside the outer chamber. The outer chamber and the inner chamber being separated at least in part by an internal sipe, and at least a portion of a surface of the outer chamber forming at least a portion of a surface of the internal sipe. The internal sipe has opposing surfaces that are separate from each other and therefore can move relative to each other, and at least a portion of the opposing surfaces are in contact with each other in a unloaded condition. The outer chamber including a Faraday Cage. A computer, comprising an undiced semiconductor wafer having a multitude of microchips. The multitude of microchips on the wafer forming a plurality of independently functioning computers, each computer having independent communication capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventor: Frampton E. Ellis
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Patent number: 8120896Abstract: The present invention provides a strap device capable of, when used in a state of being attached to an electronic apparatus body including a display portion and a key input portion as an object, improving the visibility of the display portion and the operability of the key input portion and the touch panel without tilting the electronic apparatus body with the wrist. A strap device includes a substantially plate-shaped belt base to be attached to the object; and a strap belt formed in an annular shape and supported by a substantially center portion of the belt base rotatably within a plane substantially parallel to the belt base. The belt base includes a back part provided with a pivot fitting as a bearing member for supporting the strap belt rotatably and a front part facing the back part. The strap belt extends across the belt base from the front part to the back part of the belt base.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Takeshi Mori, Hirofumi Takemasa
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Patent number: 8094440Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Publication number: 20110304965Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Publication number: 20110279959Abstract: A device for handling a handheld computer allows the computer to be securely held in the palm of an operator's hand and be rotated through 360° or held on a flip-out stand to facilitate use by the operator and provide optimal viewing of the computer screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Manuel Lopez
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Patent number: 8054614Abstract: A cover for a device is disclosed. The cover may include a first portion operable to protect a button of a device from inadvertent actuation, wherein the first portion enables viewing of the button while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may also include an opening operable to afford access to an interface component of the device, wherein the opening is operable to enable a user to reach through and physically interact with the interface component while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may further include a second portion enclosing the opening on all sides.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael Albertini, Frank Annerino, Ben Dettmann, Troy Hulick, William Webb
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Publication number: 20110267754Abstract: The disclosed invention is a bag with a computer display panel attached to it. The display panel remains attached to the bag by a retainer while it pivots near the top front corner of the bag so that the operator/wearer of the bag can view the display. To move from an operating to storage position, the display panel pivots upward into a vertical position and slides downward into a pocket-like holder on the bag front. The retainer attaches to the bag inside the holder. For maintaining an angular position of the display panel relative to the bag front when in operation, the display panel includes a prop extending to the holder front. The prop presses against the holder front while the display panel is supported by the retainer. A computing unit panel, electrically connected to the display panel, may be attached to the inside front of the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 8040668Abstract: The invention is a record and play medicine bracelet that includes a pre-recorded audio file that is accessed via a coded key. The record and play medicine bracelet may be adapted for a single use or multiple uses wherein the pre-recorded audio file may be recorded over. The pre-recorded audio file is accessed via the insertion of a coded key into a key input slot that is located on the bracelet. The bracelet is also capable of maintaining a log of times and persons who have accessed said information, which can be retrieved by a port located on the bracelet that can connect to a computer.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Inventor: Don M. Alkire, III
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Patent number: 8014138Abstract: Disclosed is a manual character input device, such as a keyboard or electronic write pad, designed for removable mounting and operation on the front of a bag computer. A keyboard may be ten full size keys wide with thumb keys for missing keys to right and left, may have tactile finger guides and actuating keys adapted for vertical use. The input device attaches by its back or pivotally by one edge. Edge mounts may be a channel, clip, half hinge axle or bearing or clamp and may include a hinge means for non-pivoting bag front mounts. Alignment structures may be included and may form a cover to protect the bag computer/display. Electrical connection to the computer may lead from the input device's back or edge and may be a wire and plug or may be built into the attachments. Alternatively, the input device may have a wireless electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 8014135Abstract: An opening mechanism includes a base whereon an opening is disposed, and a covering including a main body for covering the opening. The covering further includes a hook connected to the main body for hooking the base. The covering further includes a buckling part connected to a side of the main body. The opening mechanism further includes a sliding component passing through the buckling part. An end of the sliding component is disposed on a breach of the main body. An engaging part is formed on a side of the sliding component for engaging with a fixing end. The opening mechanism further includes an elastic component installed on the side of the main body and disposed on a side of the sliding component for providing elastic force to the sliding component so as to drive the engaging part of the sliding component to engage with the fixing end.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Liang Yu
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Publication number: 20110164366Abstract: Disclosed is a pivoting computer equipment mount (PCEM) designed to pivotally hold a display panel to the outside of the bag. In particular, the PCEM is able to temporarily hold various angular positions relative to the bag front without the operator using his hands. The PCEM includes a free section which suspends the display panel while an extension of the display panel toward the bag front acts as a lever to hold the display panel in a desired angular position. The free section may be made of flexible fabric or may be rigid with hinged connections to the bag and to the display panel. There may be one sheet-like free section or there may be column-like free sections to the right and left of the display panel connection to the bag. In this latter case, the extension of the display panel may be eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 7974081Abstract: The disclosed invention is a panel-like computer with physical and electrical connections enabling it to be connected to the interior front wall of a matching bag. The resulting bag computer may further includes: a bag with means to attach matching computer equipment components; a pivoting display panel located near the exterior top front of the bag front with its display facing away from the bag; a pivoting cover for the display panel; an optional input device, such as a keyboard, located near the exterior center of the bag front. The computing unit panel is mounted to the interior of the bag's front wall using a support structure which physically and electrically holds and aligns the bag and other computing equipment while forming a rigid front to assist storage of the exterior front mounted equipment.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 7957130Abstract: The present invention relates to an attached-type memory device, which includes a support seat, a connection part. The support seat has an accommodation room for housing a flash memory; the connection part contains at least an elastic sleeve member and at least a fitting member, in which the fitting member is integrated with the support seat, and two sides of the elastic sleeve member are disposed on two side edges of an end face of the fitting member.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Walton Advanced Engineering Inc.Inventors: Hong-Chi Yu, Tse-Ming Lin
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Publication number: 20110102992Abstract: Disclosed is a computing system including bag and computer components which allow the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. System components, which may vary, include: a bag adapted to attach various computer components and with a computer equipment storage area on outside front; a pivoting display panel located near the bag top front and pivoting into the storage area a computing unit panel located on the bag's inside front; a pivoting input device located on the outside bag front; a pivoting cover near the bottom of the storage area to protect the equipment stored there. The components have appropriate physical and electrical connections. The computing unit panel, in particular, may be shaped and positioned on the inside of the bag front to form a front wall support to assist in storing the display panel in the storage area on the outside of the bag front.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 7894179Abstract: Disclosed is a panel-like display meant for pivotally mounting near the top front corner of a matching bag by one edge so it can be pivoted into the line of sight of the bag wearer. It may electrically connect to the bags interior or may include its own computing unit. The display panel may be attached to the bag with a display edge clamp meant to match a short flap near the top front corner of a matching bag. The display panel may include an input device, such as a touch pad, and this may be on the back side of the panel opposite the display. The panel may be split in two parts with separate display and touch pad components on the separate part. The display back side may also have fixtures to match a bag front display prop which holds the display at various angles.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 7889496Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly to hold the angular position of a display panel relative to the bag front to which it is pivotally attached. The display panel is attached to the bag so it can pivot flat against the bag front or away from the bag into the line of sight of the computer operator/bag wearer. The display back and bag front have holders meant to match the ends of a prop bar which extends between the two. There are three embodiments; 1) a rigid bar between the two holders, 2) a semi-rigid bar held pivotally with the first holder and the opposite bar end sliding through the second holder with friction to hold the display panel position, 3) a rigid bar held pivotally with a first holder having a hinge with friction to hold the display panel position and the opposite bar end sliding along the second holder.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Publication number: 20110032669Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 7881048Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 7876550Abstract: A cover for an electronic device made of a transparent material and having a form factor that protects function buttons of the device from inadvertent actuation. The cover has an opening of a size, shape and location to afford access to an interface device for multi-way navigation with the cover in place. Protrusions in tabs at the sides of the cover snap into cutouts located midway along the side of the electronic device and may be used to hold the cover in place. The cover may be stored on the back of the device while the device is in use. The transparent nature of the cover affords viewing of a display screen with the cover in place.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Palm, Inc.Inventors: Michael Albertini, Frank Annerino, Ben Dettmann, Troy Hulick, William Webb