For Computer Display Patents (Class 361/679.21)
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Patent number: 9787936Abstract: A display device system including a display screen, adapted to display digital content, a structural assembly, secured to the rear face of the display screen, configured to mount the display screen on a vertical surface, and a case for the display screen including a main body, one or more handles connected to the main body, and a locking mechanism, configured to releasably secure to the display screen. The main body is configured to couple and decouple from the display screen to provide structural rigidity during transportation, and is configured to surround at least the perimeter of the display screen. The rear side of said structural assembly comprises a recessed mounting mechanism configured to mate with a mounting device on a vertical surface, and the handles of the case are configured to position the display screen on the mounting device and be decoupled from the display screen thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Viden Inc.Inventors: Marc Trachtenberg, Francois Gariepy
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Patent number: 9775263Abstract: A system for performing computing operations includes a rack, one or more shelves coupled to the rack, and two or more computing modules. Each computing module may include a chassis, one or more circuit board assemblies in a primarily vertical orientation, and one or more hard disk drives in a primarily vertical orientation. The circuit board assemblies and the hard disk drives are coupled to the chassis of the computing module.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter George Ross, Darin Lee Frink
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Patent number: 9760823Abstract: A display may have an active area surrounded by an inactive border area. The display may be a liquid crystal display having a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between a color filter layer and a thin-film transistor layer. An upper polarizer may have a polarized central region that overlaps the active area of the display. The upper polarizer may also have an unpolarized portion in the inactive border area overlapping the border structures. The border structures may include colored material such as a white layer on the inner surface of the thin-film transistor layer. Binary information may be embedded into an array of programmable resonant circuits. The binary information may be a display identifier or other information associated with a display. The programmable resonant circuits may be tank circuits with adjustable capacitors, fuses, or other programmable components.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Byung Duk Yang, Kwang Soon Park, Enkhamgalan Dorjgotov, Kyung Wook Kim, Shih Chang Chang
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Patent number: 9746703Abstract: A panel assembly includes a frame, a cell module, a retaining structure, and a flexible circuit board. The frame has a first surface and a second surface respectively located at opposite sides of the frame. The cell module and the retaining structure are respectively disposed on the first and second surfaces. The flexible circuit board is connected to the cell module and bended to extend over the second surface. The flexible circuit board has a through hole having a passing zone and an inwardly reduced zone communicated with each other. A part of the retaining structure extends from the second surface to a side of the flexible circuit board distal to the second surface via the inwardly reduced zone for preventing the flexible circuit board from moving away from the second surface. The passing zone is configured for the retaining structure to pass through.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignees: INTERFACE OPTOELECTRONICS (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., GENERAL INTERFACE SOLUTION LIMITEDInventors: Chen-Yun Ma, Kuo-Tung Liao, Chia-Jung Fan
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Patent number: 9734736Abstract: An electronic device includes a self-emitting display panel, a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate and two combining elements. The first transparent substrate includes two first edge portions and a first cover portion. The second transparent substrate includes two second edge portions and a second cover portion. The self-emitting display panel is disposed between the first cover portion and the second cover portion. The self-emitting display panel has a first surface facing to and covered entirely by the first cover portion and a second surface facing to and covered entirely by the second cover portion. One of the two combining elements is connected between one of the two first edge portions and one of the two second edge portions, and the other of the two combining elements is connected between the other of the two first edge portions and the other of the two second edge portions.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORP.Inventor: Hsu-Sheng Hsu
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Patent number: 9733670Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to computing devices including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and more particularly to methods for attaching a cover glass layer to a structural housing while minimizing an amount of stress transferred through the cover glass layer to the LCD module. A continuous and compliant foam adhesive can be used to bond the cover glass layer to a structural. The compliant bond can absorb and distribute local stress concentrations caused by structural loads, mismatched surfaces and differing thermal expansion rates between various structures and cover glass layer. This can reduce stress concentrations in the cover glass layer that can lead to stress induced birefringence in the LCD cell. In other embodiments, the cover glass layer can be attached using magnets or a tongue and groove design.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Dinesh C. Mathew, Edward J. Cooper, Brett W. Degner, Keith J. Hendren, Nicholas Alan Rundle, Dave Tarkington
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Patent number: 9717351Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure can include systems and methods for providing articulating point-of-sale (POS) apparatuses or devices, such as displays. In one embodiment, an articulating point-of-sale (POS) display assembly may include a base and a movable arm attached to the base. The movable arm may be configured to move from a first position to a second position with respect to the base. The assembly may further include a pivotable display device attached to the movable arm. The pivotable display device may be configured to pivot from a third position to a fourth position with respect to the movable arm. The assembly may also include an arm joint attaching the movable arm to the base, and a pivot joint attaching the pivotable display device to the movable arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: FIRST DATA CORPORATIONInventors: William Sauway Law, Heather Lynn Klaubert, Sung Hoon Kim, Scott McKinley DeWinter, Christopher Loew, David Frederick Lyons, Leonard Speiser, John Beatty
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Patent number: 9716778Abstract: A versatile multiple display screen smart-phone, having configuration of retractable dual extension screen unites assembled at either side of device, whereby retracted extension screens can be extracted from a prefabricated interior twofold passageway/storage unit for added multi-tasking convenience and/or combined consolidation with main display screen for display screen enlargement.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Inventor: Derrick Kingsley Walker
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Patent number: 9716812Abstract: A technology that enables accurate position specification on an image displayed on a screen to perform processing and correction of the image data is provided. When the image is printed on a sheet on which a dot pattern is printed, a reference point of the image on the display device is set and the reference point is printed in a visible mark together with the image. This mark is imaged with an imaging means, and calibration is performed in which position coordinates of the marks on the sheet and the reference points of the image are matched, thereby preventing variation in coordinates between designation made on the sheet with the imaging means and processing on the image.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Inventor: Kenji Yoshida
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Patent number: 9699943Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel including a display surface that displays an image and a rear surface that faces the display surface, a cover panel attached to the rear surface of the display panel, the cover panel including a center portion and an edge portion surrounding the center portion, the center portion having a thickness greater than a thickness of the edge portion, and a reinforcing member in an overlapping relationship with the edge portion of the cover panel, the reinforcing member facing the display panel such that the cover panel is between the reinforcing member and the display panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kyuhan Bae, Jeungsoo Kim, Eunju Shin, Jeongseok Oh
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Patent number: 9684334Abstract: A tablet computer device comprises a overlay membrane detachably couplable to the tablet computer device to protect a display element of the tablet computer device, the overlay membrane having an integrated keyboard.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Steven S. Homer, Paul J. Doczy, Kevin Massaro
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Patent number: 9654605Abstract: An electrical accessory for use with a portable electronic device and with a protective cover for the portable electronic device is provided. The electrical accessory includes a body, an electrical connector, and electrical circuitry. The body includes a back portion and a bottom portion. The back portion is slidably attachable to the back of the protective cover to removably affix the electrical accessory to the back of the protective cover. The bottom portion is adapted to be proximate the bottom of the protective cover when the electrical accessory is removably affixed to the protective cover. The electrical connector is affixed to the bottom portion of the body of the electrical accessory. The electrical connector is positioned to electrically interconnect to an electrical port of the portable electronic device when the electrical accessory is affixed to the protective cover and when the portable electronic device is installed in the protective cover.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Russell J. Goldfain, Dane A. Sprister, Jonathan B. Rayeski
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Patent number: 9647043Abstract: A display panel includes a flexible substrate, a first display region, a second display region, and a third display region. The first display region has a quadrangle outline and includes a first side and a second side forming a first corner portion of the outline. The second display region is in contact with the first side and the width of the second display region in a direction parallel to the first side coincides with the length of the first side. The third display region is in contact with the second side and the width of the third display region in a direction parallel to the second side coincides with the length of the second side. The substrate includes a notch portion corresponding a region facing the first display region with the first corner portion provided therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshiharu Hirakata, Shunpei Yamazaki
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Patent number: 9608309Abstract: A mobile communication device is provided and includes a plastic frame body, a metal outer frame, a metal inner frame and a first conductive spring. The plastic frame body has an opening, a first locking groove, a first inserting groove and a first protrusive portion formed between the first locking groove and the first inserting groove. The metal outer frame is locked to the first locking groove and fixed on the outside of the plastic frame body. The metal inner frame is inserted into the first inserting groove and fixed in the surroundings of the opening of the plastic frame body. Besides, the metal inner frame is electrically connected to a system ground plane. The first conductive spring clasps the first protrusive portion. The first conductive spring extends into the first locking groove and the first inserting groove so as to electrically connect the metal outer and inner frames.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: HTC CORPORATIONInventors: Ching-Sung Wang, Chih-Hsien Wu, Yu-Ju Yu, Bing-Hsiao Wang, Huang-Jen Chen
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Patent number: 9606625Abstract: A device includes a flexible component, such as a display and a rigid component coupled to the flexible component. An input circuit coupled to the flexible component can detect deformation of the flexible component. A response module can provide haptic feedback or another response based on the deformation. In some devices, the rigid component can be made of rigid members attached by a flexible connection and coupled to a motor. The flexible connection can be altered by the motor to cause the flexible component to deform from one state to another.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: IMMERSION CORPORATIONInventors: Vincent Levesque, Danny Grant, Yiting Wang
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Patent number: 9603280Abstract: A flash module includes a top cover and a bottom cover, a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising memory, solid state storage, a storage controller configured to manage the memory and the solid state storage, and at least one integrated connector, and a capacitor, in which the capacitor is configured to power at least the storage controller when the flash module is disconnected from an external power source.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: EMC IP HOLDING COMPANY LLCInventors: Christopher Frank, Timothy Olesiewicz
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Patent number: 9575505Abstract: Presented is an under-cabinet mounted control system for a portable touch screen device. The control system includes a processor configured for providing an interface between the portable touch screen device and one or more remote systems, and a mounting bracket configured to be mounted under a cabinet, shelf, table, or counter. The control system further includes a touch screen mounting member moveably coupled to the mounting bracket. The touch screen mounting member is configured to releasably hold the portable touch screen device. The control system further includes a docking connector configured for electrically mating with the portable touch screen device and establishing electrical communication between the processor and the portable touch screen device, and a communication means configured for establishing communication between the processor the one or more remote systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Creston Electronics, Inc.Inventors: George Feldstein, Jeffrey Ausfeld
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Patent number: 9563230Abstract: A display assembly includes a front frame with an opening, a display panel, and a back frame. The display panel is mounted between the front frame and the back frame. The front frame includes a front frame body and a side frame portion surrounding the front frame body. A groove is defined in the side frame portion. The back frame includes a receiving portion and a mounting portion. The mounting portion includes an outer frame body surrounding the receiving portion and one or more flanges protruding from the outer frame body. The receiving portion defines a receiving section for receiving the display panel. The back frame includes one or more resisting blocks protruding from the receiving section. The resisting blocks resist the display panel. The flanges engage in the groove to secure the front frame to the back frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhan-Ao Yu, Quan Liao, Te-Hsu Wang, Chih-Kang Cho
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Patent number: 9552014Abstract: There is provided an electronic apparatus, including a first housing, a second housing which has a display section and a support member supporting the display section, and a housing connection section which rotatably connects the second housing with respect to the first housing. The support member includes a first support section connected to the housing connection section, a second support section which fixedly supports the display section, and a support connection section, positioned between the first support section and the second support section, which has a flexibility to rotatably connect the second support section with respect to the first support section.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Takahiro Tomita, Takashi Sonehara, Minoru Shimizu, Takuya Motoishi, Naoki Ogishita, Yuuki Kubota, Ryousuke Tobiyama, Masanobu Yamaguchi, Kouichi Hiroyoshi, Kazuaki Takahashi
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Patent number: 9544999Abstract: A transparent electrode includes: a substrate; an electrically conductive layer disposed on the substrate and including a plurality of nano-sized conductors; and an organic/inorganic composite layer directly disposed on the electrically conductive layer and including a cross-linked polymer and nano-sized inorganic oxide particles, wherein the nano-sized inorganic oxide particles are included in an amount of greater than or equal to about 1 part by weight and less than about 35 parts by weight, relative to 100 parts by weight of the cross-linked polymer. Also an electronic device including the same.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Weonho Shin, Yun Sung Woo, Daejin Yang, Jinyoung Hwang, Chan Kwak, Hyeon Cheol Park, Jae-Young Choi
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Patent number: 9504317Abstract: A leg assembly for a table comprises an elongated body portion having a wireway extending along a length of the body portion and configured to receive electrical power and communication lines therein, one or more wire retaining assemblies located within the wireway of the body portion, each of the one or more wire retaining assemblies movable between a first position, wherein electrical power and communication lines are retained within the wireway, and a second position, wherein electrical power and communication lines may be readily removed from within the wireway, and a cover member releasably connected to the one or more wire retaining assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Justin M. White, David C. Eberlein, Mohd Ramdan Rohani, Jesse M. Menayan
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Patent number: 9504176Abstract: A waterproof structure for use in display device includes a back cover (100), a display module (200) and a waterproof member (300). The back cover (100) includes a peripheral part of back cover (110), a stop part (120) connected to the peripheral part of back cover (110), and a groove (130) defined between the peripheral part of back cover (110) and the stop part (120), wherein the height of the peripheral part of back cover (110) is greater than the height of the stop part (120). The display module (200) is disposed on the back cover (100). The waterproof member (300) is disposed between the display module (200) and the stop part (120). Accordingly, the speed of moisture permeating into the display device can be buffered so as to prolong the service life.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: AVALUE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Ping-Chih Lin, Cheng-Hsiung Chen
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Patent number: 9491885Abstract: An apparatus as associated method contemplating a housing and a midplane supported by the housing having a midplane connector. A printed circuit board (PCB) having a PCB connector is selectively connectable to the midplane connector. A plurality of data storage devices are arranged on the printed circuit board in a staggered pattern, each electrically connected to the PCB connector via a respective electrical trace in the PCB.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Shawn Noland, Daniel Milligan
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Patent number: 9490197Abstract: A three-dimensional organic structure or glass interposer structure and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming lined metal vias in a substrate. The method further includes removing the substrate, leaving the lined metal vias. The method further includes forming a new substrate about the lined metal vias. The method also includes connecting the lined metal vias to wiring layers using back end of the line processes.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.Inventors: Mukta G. Farooq, William F. Landers, Jin Liu, Andrew J. Martin, Kathryn E. Schlichting, Melissa A. Smith
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Patent number: 9475025Abstract: Techniques and devices are provided related to a handling system for cassettes for radiolabeled compound synthesis that include a magazine that is unshielded and that is configured to receive a plurality of microfluidic synthesis cassettes. In one embodiment, the plurality of microfluidic synthesis cassettes include nonradioactive reagents to generate a radiolabeled compound when reacted with a radioactive species. In this manner, a cassette handling device may be stored unshielded and may be coupled to a cassette handling platform to allow advancement of the plurality of microfluidic synthesis cassettes into the cassette handling platform and, in turn, a shielded radiosynthesis machine.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Victor Donald Samper, Christoph Boeld, Christian Friedrich Peter Rensch, Ruben Julian Horvath-Klein
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Patent number: 9450432Abstract: A combined portable charger and mirror is provided that can store and deliver energy to charge portable electronic devices without accessing external power sources and that also functions as a portable illuminated vanity mirror. The charger enables users of portable equipment and devices (e.g., cellular telephone, cameras, tablets, computers, etc.) to carry additional stored energy to extend the device's use time. The combined portable charger and vanity mirror includes a housing comprised of a top casing and a bottom casing coupled to each other, a reflective mirror coupled to the top casing, a rechargeable battery within the housing, one or more illuminated lights adjacent to the mirror, a light indicator configured to provide a visual indication of the battery charge level, and a communication interface for transmitting electrical current from the battery to one or more electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Inventor: Stephen Burns
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Patent number: 9449540Abstract: An upper frame and a lower frame are prevented from coming close to each other within a predetermined distance by a push-in preventing pawl and an abutting part, while preventing the upper and lower frames from coming off by a come-off preventing pawl and an engagement part. In this manner, it becomes possible to prevent the load which causes deterioration of the display quality from being applied to a liquid crystal display panel, so that the reliability can be enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Japan Display Inc.Inventor: Masahito Nozue
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Patent number: 9430001Abstract: Modular computing device techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a computing device includes a display modular component including a housing, a display device physically and communicatively coupled to the housing via a hinge, and one or more display hardware elements disposed within the housing that are configured to output a display for display by the display device. The computing device also includes a computing modular component including a housing that is physically and communicatively coupled to the display modular component, a processing system disposed within the housing, and memory disposed within the housing. The processing system is configured to execute instructions stored by the processing system to generate a user interface for display by the display device of the display modular component.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Young Soo Kim, Timothy G. Escolin
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Patent number: 9411601Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to flexible bootstrap code architecture. A device may comprise equipment for operating the device and an operating system (OS) for operating the equipment. A boot module may also be included in the device to execute boot operations. At least one flexible boot (FB) module in the boot module may interact with the equipment and/or OS during the boot operations to cause the boot operations to become device-specific. An example boot module may comprise a plurality of FB modules. An example FB module may verify a device/chipset identification and may control the boot operations based on the identification. Other example FB modules may select resources to load based on an OS type, may provide a boot configuration table location for use in OS runtime boot configuration or may load variables from a preload variable directory for use in configuring boot operations.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Vincent J. Zimmer, H. P. Anvin, Michael A. Rothman, David C. Estrada, Nicholas J. Yoke, Gopinatth Selvaraje
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Patent number: 9398274Abstract: A multivision device, which may minimize a screen split zone, and a lens bar attached to the same are disclosed. The multivision device comprises a plurality of display parts; a frame part disposed between two adjacent ones of the plurality of display parts; and a lens bar disposed above the frame part, wherein the lens bar includes a first surface, and a second surface which is located at an opposite side of the first surface and faces the frame part, the first surface includes a first area which is gradually close to the second surface towards a center of the lens bar from a side of the lens bar, and an air gap exists between the lens bar and the frame part.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Chansung Jeong, Sangtae Park, Hoon Hur
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Patent number: 9380729Abstract: A system for performing computing operations includes a rack, one or more shelves coupled to the rack, and two or more computing modules. Each computing module may include a chassis, one or more circuit board assemblies in a primarily vertical orientation, and one or more hard disk drives in a primarily vertical orientation. The circuit board assemblies and the hard disk drives are coupled to the chassis of the computing module.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter George Ross, Darin Lee Frink
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Patent number: 9371956Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus includes a base supportable on a surface, a support rod having a long segment extending upwardly from the base and a short segment extending laterally away from the long segment and terminating at a free end. The long segment is longer than the short segment. The apparatus also includes a coupling located at the free end of the short segment which is configured to couple the short segment to a computer chassis to establish a clearance space between the short segment, long segment, and chassis to facilitate access to at least one electrical terminal on the chassis below the coupling.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Cuong Huy Truong, David Wayne Hill, John David Swansey
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Patent number: 9374498Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes connectors to each of which position information is allocated, processing units configured to be connected to the connectors, each of the processing units is configured to read position information, and to output an IP address of the processing unit determined based on the position information and identification information which denotes a function of the processing unit via the connector, and a control unit configured to be connected with the connectors in compliance with a standard for a transmission line in an IP (internet protocol) network, and to manage the IP address and the identification information of the processing unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Kenshi Dachiku
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Patent number: 9374922Abstract: A waterproof structure for use in display device includes a back cover (100), a display module (200) and a waterproof member (300). The back cover (100) includes a peripheral part of back cover (110), a stop part (120) connected to the peripheral part of back cover (110), and a groove (130) defined between the peripheral part of back cover (110) and the stop part (120), wherein the height of the peripheral part of back cover (110) is greater than the height of the stop part (120). The display module (200) is disposed on the back cover (100). The waterproof member (300) is disposed between the display module (200) and the stop part (120). Accordingly, the speed of moisture permeating into the display device can be buffered so as to prolong the service life.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: AVALUE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Ping-Chih Lin, Cheng-Hsiung Chen
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Patent number: 9370115Abstract: A PLC unit comprises a control unit that includes a first surface of a substantially rectangular shape, where a unit-side connector is provided on a second surface that is a back surface side of the first surface, a base that includes a fixing surface having a base-side connector connected to the unit-side connector provided thereon, where a plurality of the control units are fixed on the fixing surface side by side in a lateral direction of the first surface, and a duct that is provided along a side part of the control unit on a longitudinal direction side of the first surface so as to be closer to the base side, wherein at least a part of the first surface of the control unit is constituted by a cover which is rotatably supported about an axis substantially parallel to the lateral direction of the first surface, and is openable in an area opposite to the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Yoshikazu Murata, Takanori Miyake, Yuta Yamada, Kenichi Shimodaira
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Patent number: 9360977Abstract: An input interface (3) comprises a display (23), a window (21) overlaid on the display (23), and a housing (13-15) supporting the window (21). A first sensor arrangement (31, 32) is configured to sense a position of a touch action on the window (21) in two dimensions. The first sensor arrangement (31, 32) comprises a first plurality of conductive traces (32). A second sensor arrangement (41-43) is configured to sense a magnitude of a force applied by the touch action onto the window (21). The second sensor arrangement (41-43) comprises a second plurality of conductive traces (41, 42) and a force sensing material (43). The first plurality of conductive traces (32) and the second plurality of conductive traces (41, 42) are positioned on an inner face (30) of the window (21) and attached to the inner face (30) of the window (21).Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Sony Mobile Communications ABInventor: Peter Åberg
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Patent number: 9354710Abstract: An electronic device is provided in the disclosure. The electronic device includes a body, a display unit, and a projecting unit; where the body comprises a first surface and a second surface which intersects the first surface, where the second surface supports the body in a standing position on a support surface at a first angle which is not zero degrees between the second surface and the support surface; the display unit is disposed on the first surface and displays content; and the projecting unit is supported by the body and projects content externally when the body stands on the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xiao Cai
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Patent number: 9348169Abstract: A display may have an active area surrounded by an inactive border area. The inactive border area may be provided with an opaque masking material. The display may be a liquid crystal display having a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between a color filter layer and a thin-film transistor layer. Upper and lower polarizers may be provided above and below the color filter and thin-film transistor layers. The upper polarizer may have a polarized central region that overlaps the active area of the display. The upper polarizer may also have an unpolarized portion in the inactive border area overlapping the opaque masking material. The opaque masking material may alternatively be formed on the underside of a clear polymer substrate that is attached to the display above the upper polarizer or may be incorporated within the layers that make up the upper polarizer.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Cheng Chen, Bryan W. Posner, Dinesh C. Mathew, Jun Qi, Victor H. Yin, Shih Chang Chang
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Patent number: 9320169Abstract: Modular dense storage arrays are disclosed. In some embodiments, a modular storage array may include a chassis configured to receive a plurality of drive bay modules, a first of the plurality of drive bay modules configured to receive a first plurality of storage drives in the absence of a drive adaptor, each of the first plurality of storage drives having a first form factor, and a second of the plurality of drive bay modules configured to receive a second plurality of storage drives in the absence of the drive adaptor, each of the second plurality of storage drives having a second form factor different from the first form factor.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.Inventors: Jason D. Adrian, Douglas L. Farley
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Patent number: 9310647Abstract: A liquid crystal display is provided. The liquid crystal display includes a liquid crystal panel which is configured to display an image; a backlight which is configured to supply light for displaying the image on the liquid crystal panel; a top chassis and bottom chassis which package the liquid crystal panel and backlight unit in one module; and a strength reinforcing member which is mounted to an internal surface of the bottom chassis to reinforce a strength of the bottom chassis.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Joon-seok Ahn, Jae-hyun Park
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Patent number: 9271407Abstract: A display module having an improved assembly structure is provided. The display module includes a frame, a display panel, and a glue. The frame has a side wall and a supporting part, wherein the supporting part has a supporting surface and the side wall is formed on the periphery of the supporting surface. A groove is formed on the supporting surface adjacent to the side wall and is distributed along the side wall. The display panel is disposed within the frame and has a bottom face and a side face. The bottom face is supported by the supporting surface of the supporting part. The side face faces the side wall and forms a gap with the side wall. The glue is filled in the gap and adheres the side wall to the side face.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Jia-Lang Hsu, Chih-Wei Wen, Ching-Chieh Pai, Cheng-Wei Li
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Patent number: 9256258Abstract: A computer case for protecting a computer. The computer case comprising a front housing and a rear housing. The front housing including a first aperture operable to allow a user to operate the computer. The rear housing pivotally coupled to the front housing, the rear housing including a latch for securing the computer between the front housing and the rear housing, a battery receptacle for receiving a battery, an electrical interface for electrical communication with the computer, an electrical input, and a controller. Wherein the controller is operable to receive power from the battery, provide power to the computer via the electrical interface, receive an electrical signal from the electrical input, and output the electrical signal to the computer via the electrical interface.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Wade F. Burch, Jason R. Crowe, Steven W. Hyma, Timothy Janda, Michael S. Steele
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Patent number: 9256091Abstract: A display device includes a front side and a rear side. A screen is mounted on the front side. A stand is mounted on the rear side. The stand includes a first supporting piece and a second supporting piece obtusely connected to the first supporting piece. The first supporting piece is pivotably connected to the rear side of the display device. A circuit board is mounted on the first supporting piece of the stand.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Quan Liao, Chih-Kang Cho, Zhan-Ao Yu
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Patent number: 9195084Abstract: A display device that prevents unnecessary radiation emitted from a circuit that drives a display panel from leaking to outside while achieving a reduction in the size of a cover member includes a liquid crystal panel, a drive circuit that drives the liquid crystal panel that is disposed on a rear surface of the liquid crystal panel, a rear frame in which the outer peripheral portion and an area around the outer peripheral portion other than the central portion constitute a rear case and which is made of a conductive material that covers, in the region constituting the rear case, sides and a rear of the drive circuit board disposed on the rear surface of the liquid crystal panel, and a cover member that covers from the rear the area of the rear frame other than the region constituting the rear case.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Akira Yokawa, Yuki Kita, Akihiro Fujikawa, Yasuyuki Fukumoto, Yasuhiro Mori, Yuto Suzuki, Hirofumi Horiuchi, Hirohiko Tsuji, Takahito Yamanaka, Hideo Yonezawa
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Patent number: 9189019Abstract: A support component for an apparatus is described. In at least some implementations, a support component is attached to an apparatus (e.g., a computing device) via a hinge mechanism. The support component can serve as a “kickstand” that can be positioned via the hinge mechanism to support the apparatus in a variety of orientations relative to an adjacent surface. In at least some embodiments, a support component includes hinge mounts via which the support component is attached to hinges of an associated apparatus. The support component and associated hinge mounts, for instance, can be manufactured separately and/or via different manufacturing processes, and attached during a production process.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kurt Allen Jenkins, Brett Andrew Tomky, Timothy Jerome Coomes
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Patent number: 9192062Abstract: An air supported frame is provided for supporting a large LED display wherein the frame includes upper, lower and side segments and has a front portion and a rear portion and the LED display is positioned when in use within the frame substantially midway between the front portion and rear portion. Further, an additional support structure may be attached to the upper and lower segments of the air supported frame wherein the additional support structure bends, curves, or angles away from the plane of the display so as to provide support to the upper segment without interfering with the display. In addition, the air supported frame may include vent seals that allow greater air pressure to be held within the air supported frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Deutsch, Inc.Inventor: Robert Deutsch
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Patent number: 9170613Abstract: A connecting assembly between first and second bodies of an electronic device is provided. The connecting assembly includes a guiding member fixed to the second body and pivoted on a side of the first body along an axis, a guiding portion, an engaging member fixed to the first body, an engaging portion fixed to the second body, and a restoring member between the guiding member and the first body. When the second body is assembled to the first body, engagement between the guiding member and the guiding portion allows the guiding member to rotate relative to the first body along the axis from a first to a second position. The restoring member restores the position of the guiding member to the first position relative to the first body to establish engagement between the engaging member and the engaging portion. An electronic device having the connecting assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Wei-Hao Lan, Kun-Hsin Liu, Yao-Tsung Yeh, Hong-Tien Wang, Jui-Che Hsu, Shih-Chin Chou
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Patent number: 9170444Abstract: A liquid crystal display assembly includes a housing, a reinforcing frame, at least one magnetic member, and a display. The reinforcing frame is mounted on the housing. the reinforcing frame includes a latching hole and an elastic sheet adjacent to the latching hole. A magnet block is mounted on the elastic sheet. At least one magnetic member is positioned on the reinforcing frame. The display includes a magnetic attracting frame, and the magnetic attracting frame includes a latching post extending through the latching hole, and latched with the elastic sheet. The magnetic attracting frame is magnetically attracted with the at least one magnetic member for attaching the display on the reinforcing frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Bin Dai
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Patent number: 9141158Abstract: A notebook computer includes a base, a display, a bracket, and a fan. The display is rotatably connected to a rear side of the base and defines a number of heat dissipation holes in an outer surface of the display. The bracket is connected to the display and aligned with the heat dissipation holes. The fan is fastened to the bracket. An airflow inlet of the fan faces the heat dissipation holes, and an airflow outlet of the fan is opposite to the heat dissipation holes.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Lei Liu, Guo-Yi Chen
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Patent number: 9134765Abstract: A keyboard includes an upper frame, a main body, a lower frame, and an adjustment mechanism. The two frames cooperate with each other to sandwich the main body. The lower frame includes a bottom plate defining a though hole. The adjustment mechanism includes a first adjustment member, a second adjustment member, a supporting member, a driving member and a position stopper. The supporting member protrudes from the bottom plate via the through hole to support the keyboard. The first driving member drives the supporting member to protrude from the bottom plate via the through hole when the first adjustment member is operated. The second driving member drives the supporting member to retract into a receiving space defined by the two frames when the second adjustment member is operated. The position stopper secures the supporting member when the first and the second adjustment members are not operated.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hua-Yong Wang, Ji-Bing Guo