For Computer Display Patents (Class 361/679.21)
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Publication number: 20140340587Abstract: Provided is a display device in which a wire material can be held to a front cabinet with favorable workability and low cost, and a wire material is desirably suppressed from being caught at a boss or the like when a rear cabinet is screwed to the front cabinet, and a television receiver with the display device. A boss is provided on a substrate attachment part which protrudes obliquely at a lower side of a frame part of a front cabinet. The boss includes a pedestal having a vertical cross section formed into a substantially C-shape, a tubular boss body provided on a flat surface of the pedestal, and a locking part continuously formed from the flat surface of the pedestal. The locking part includes a first stopper protruding in a surface direction of the substrate attachment part, and a second stopper which is provided at a tip of the first stopper so as to face the substrate attachment part. A wire harness is held by the locking part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventor: Kohki Ejiri
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Patent number: 8890775Abstract: An information display apparatus includes a fan face that is openly/closably bent like bellows, the fan face comprising a thin film flat display formed on a flexible and bendy thin film, the thin film flat display comprising a full color organic EL display capable of displaying a full color television image, a pair of main ribs joined to respective ends of the fan face, the fan face being disposed between the main ribs, a plurality of intermediate ribs interposed between the main ribs, the fan face being joined to the intermediate ribs, and a pivot for turnably fixing the main ribs and the intermediate ribs in a root portion. A television receiver circuit is disposed in one of the main ribs.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventor: Senzo Kobayashi
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Patent number: 8888060Abstract: A connecting portion 21 (31) includes a hole portion 22 (33) and a shaft insertion portion 23 (34) that is cut in from an edge of an arm 2 (3) to the hole portion 22 (33) by a width smaller than a diameter of the hole portion 22 (33), and a post portion 42a (42b) includes a shaft 43a (43b) that is attachable to/detachable from the hole portion 22 (33) through the shaft insertion portion 23 (34) only from a predetermined direction when upper and lower arms 2 and 3 are projected to an extent not normally used, and a fixing portion 44a (44b) formed at both ends of the shaft 43a (43b) by a diameter larger than that of the hole portion 22 (33).Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventor: Hideyuki Hirota
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Patent number: 8891249Abstract: A display mount includes a wall interface that can be attached on a wall and a display interface that can be attached to a flat panel display. The width of the wall interface can be adjusted to accommodate flat panel display of different sizes. The display interface can be positioned on the mounting interface and adjusted to achieve a desired viewing angle of flat panel display. The display mount enables the flat panel display to be self balancing at any point along the tilting travel of the display and avoids contact between the wall and the display when the display is tilted.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLCInventors: Nick Stanek, Peter Tribuno
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Patent number: 8891232Abstract: A support stand suitable for a hand-held device is provided. The support stand has a first support member and a second support member. The second support member slidably fits the first support member and could be temporarily fixed at different positions on the first support member to adjust the length of the support stand. The hand-held device has a display screen and an antenna. Because the length of the support stand is variable, the hand-held device could be laid on the table by various inclination angles. Besides, the projections of the support stand and the antenna on the display screen are not overlapped, and the influence of the support stand made of metal on the signal of the antenna would be lowered.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: HTC CorporationInventor: Cheng-Lin Wang
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Patent number: 8885331Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus includes coupled first and second casings with respective image display surfaces, and including a full-closed state where both casings are overlaid on each other, a tilt state where the second casing has been moved from the full-closed state so that the image display surfaces in both casings are exposed and, also, the image display surface in the second casing is inclined with respect to the image display surface in the first casing at an angle of opening which is equal to or more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees, and a full-open state where the image display surfaces in both casings are flushed with each other in the same plane, and the portable electronic apparatus being capable of holding the second casing, in attitude, with respect to the first casing in the full-closed state, in the tilt state and in the full-open state.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: KYOCERA CorporationInventors: Keisuke Nonaka, Atsushi Okamoto, Akito Iwai, Kazuhito Fukumasu, Masahiko Nishiwaki
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Patent number: 8885350Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a holding member, a circuit board and a heat-transfer member. The display panel is configured to display images. The holding member holds the display panel. The circuit board arranged so as to face the holding member and connected to the display panel. The heat-transfer sheet is arranged between the circuit board and the holding member so as to be in contact with the circuit board and the holding member. The heat-transfer sheet has a circuit board fixing portion, a holding member fixing portion and flexible connection portions that make connections between the fixing portions. The circuit board fixing portion is attached to the circuit board and separated from the holding member. The holding member fixing portion is attached to the holding member and separated from the circuit board. Therefore, a display quality is less likely to decrease.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Hokshing Liu
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Patent number: 8885333Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a terminal body, a case defining an appearance of the terminal body, the case formed of a non-metal, and a metal frame formed of a metal, at least part of the metal frame extending through the case from inside to outside of the terminal body so as to be externally exposed, wherein the case and the metal frame are integrally formed with each other. Accordingly, a specific pattern can be realized at the appearance of the terminal body to arouse distinctive attraction to the appearance, thereby providing a terminal with such attractive appearance.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seunggeun Lim, Kyuho Lee, Dongguk Kang, Zhimin Choo
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Patent number: 8879243Abstract: A multi-display device includes a plurality of display devices. A display device of the plurality of display devices includes: a display panel including a front side, a rear side, first and second sides which face each other, and third and fourth sides which face each other; a first chassis which is fixed to the first side; a second chassis which is fixed to the second side; a third chassis which is fixed to the third side; a fourth chassis which is fixed to the fourth side; and a fixing member between one or more of the first to fourth chassis, and the display panel. The fixing member fixes the one or more of the first to fourth chassis, to the display panel. The fixing member is provided at a boundary between adjacent display devices of the plurality of display devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sang-Hyeok Lee, Soo-Ran Park, Sang Chul Lee, Yong-Ju Jeong, Min Sung Choi
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Patent number: 8879244Abstract: A display device includes: a front plate having a transparent board and a mounting frame, the mounting frame having a bottom attached to a back face of the transparent board and a side perpendicular to the bottom, the front plate having a long hole in the side; a display panel disposed on a back face side of the front plate; and a mounting member having a fixed section fixed to a back face of the display panel and a locking section extending from the fixed section and loosely inserted into the long hole of the mounting frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Tomoyuki Yoshimatsu, Yoichiro Eshita, Takuya Toriumi, Tatsuya Sakata
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Publication number: 20140324609Abstract: Multi-mode computing systems for point of sale transactions are disclosed. According to an aspect, a computing system includes a first housing and a processing device disposed in the first housing. A user interface and a first input/output interface is integrated with the first housing and in communication with the processing device. The first input/output interface is configured to receive power for delivery to the processing device. A second housing is configured to carry the first housing. An attachment mechanism is configured to selectively attach together the first housing and the second housing for carry of the first housing. A second input/output interface is configured to be communicatively coupled to the first input/output interface when the first housing and the second housing are attached. A power source is connected to the second input/output interface for delivery of power to the processing device via the first input/output interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Dean F. Herring, John A. Hibbard, Brad M. Johnson, John D. Landers, Jr., Duane Scott Miller, Jeffrey J. Smith, David J. Steiner, William L. Talley, Jeff D. Thomas, Paul M. Wilson
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Patent number: 8873228Abstract: The invention provides an LCD module and a frame thereof. The frame comprises a plurality of segmented pieces constituting the frame; the frame comprises a front frame, and a middle frame; the structure of the segmented piece(s) constituting the front frame is the same as that of the segmented piece(s) constituting the middle frame. Because the front frame and the middle frame of the LCD module of the invention are comprised of a plurality of segmented pieces of the same structure, the segmented pieces constituting the front frame can be superposed outside the segmented pieces constituting the middle frame, and then the front frame and middle frame of different sizes can be respectively formed. Thus, because the segmented pieces constituting the front frame and middle frame are of the same structure, the segmented pieces can be produced by only one mold, and the front frame and the middle frame can be produced just by the same mold, thereby saving the production cost.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yicheng Kuo, Shihhsiang Chen, Gege Zhou
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Patent number: 8872995Abstract: The present invention provides a flat panel display device, a stereoscopic display device, and a plasma display device. The flat panel display device includes a backlight system and a display panel. The backlight system includes a light source, a light homogenization mechanism, and a back frame. The back frame carries the light source and the light homogenization mechanism. The back frame includes at least two assembling pieces. The at least two assembling pieces are joined to form the back frame. The back frame further includes a bracing piece. An end of the bracing piece is fixed to the assembling piece and an opposite end of the bracing piece suspends. The present invention also provides a backlight system of flat panel display device.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yu-Chun Hsiao, Cheng-Wen Que, Yi-Cheng Kuo
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Publication number: 20140307378Abstract: A flexible device that includes a flexible display panel bent to have a curved surface and a supporting member provided at one end of the flexible display panel. The flexible display panel makes contact with a portion of the supporting member and surrounds the supporting member while being bent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventor: Tae Wook KANG
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Patent number: 8861189Abstract: An electronic device comprises a main body, an operating mechanism secured to the main body; and a camera mechanism. The main body defines an opening. The camera mechanism is capable of being received in the opening. The operating mechanism is operable to drive the camera mechanism protruding out of the opening, and allows the camera mechanism to be retracted into and received in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhou Chen
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Patent number: 8861188Abstract: A display module support frame for electronic devices includes a first support section, a second support section and a bend section located between the first and second support sections. The bend section includes a coupling zone and a bend buffer zone. The display module support frame has an initial state in which the first and second support sections do not receive forces and the first and second coupling portions of the first and second support sections are positioned at two sides of the coupling zone, and a bend state in which either the first or second support section receives the forces to bend a bridge portion such that the first and second coupling portions are moved towards the coupling zone to couple with each other, and the compression buffer space is shrunk to form a holding space between the first and second support sections to hold a display module.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Sinher Technology Inc.Inventors: Ting-Hung Su, Wen Yan Lin, Yung-Chang Chiang
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Patent number: 8861190Abstract: Disclosed is a display device which can prevent a rear cover from being damaged when a front cover is coupled to or decoupled from the rear cover. The display device includes a rear cover, a coupling member, and a front cover. The rear cover includes a receiving space for receiving a display panel. The coupling member is detachably coupled to the rear cover. The front cover is formed to surround a front border portion of the display panel, and detachably coupled to the coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventor: HyunChul Kim
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Patent number: 8854802Abstract: A display that includes a rotatable display screen is described. The rotatable display screen for operating in at least a transparent background screen mode and an opaque background screen mode. The rotatable display screen has a first and second surface. The display further includes a support structure for supporting the rotatable display screen in at least a first and a second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ian N Robinson, April Slayden Mitchell, Mark C Solomon
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Patent number: 8854801Abstract: A display housing for a portable computing device that utilizes a plastic cover bonded to an internal metal frame is described. To account for thermal cycling issues and in particular to prevent bond slippage, multiple types of adhesives are employed to join the metal frame and the plastic cover. In particular, a very high bond (VHB) adhesive material is used in certain areas to bond the metal inner frame to the plastic cover and a liquid adhesive is used in other areas. The plastic cover can be translucent to light. A method of coating the plastic cover to block light, such as from a backlight used for the display, is described.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Kathleen A. Bergeron, Laura DeForest, Kevin S. Fetterman, Michelle Goldberg, Timothy S. Hibbard, Chung-Tse Huang, William F. Leggett, Zachary Joseph Zeliff
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Patent number: 8854803Abstract: A buffer assembly includes a buffer body and an adhesive layer on the buffer body. The buffer body includes a buffer portion and a mounting portion surrounding the buffer portion. The adhesive layer includes a first adhesive portion and a second adhesive portion surrounding the first adhesive portion. The first adhesive portion and the second adhesive portion respectively correspond to the buffer portion and the mounting portion. A first cutting line is disposed between the buffer portion and the mounting portion such that the mounting portion is separable from the buffer portion along the first cutting line. A second cutting line is disposed between the first adhesive portion and the second adhesive portion such that the second adhesive portion is separable from the first adhesive portion along the second cutting line. The second cutting line superposes the first cutting line.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Qun Huang, Che-Yu Chou, Tai-Shan Zhu, Ji-Ping Wu
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Publication number: 20140293024Abstract: A foldable display and a method and apparatus for controlling the foldable display are disclosed. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a display device including a first display panel and a second display panel disposed on the first display panel, wherein the first and second display panels are folded along a first axis. The apparatus also includes a recognizer for recognizing folding of at least one of the first and second display panels and a display controller for controlling a display operation of the display device according to the recognized folding.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Byeong-Hwa Choi, Seung-Bae Lee
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Publication number: 20140293527Abstract: An apparatus for a multi-directional display comprising, a first surface situated in an electronic equipment cabinet, wherein the first surface is capable of retracting out of a plurality of sides of the electronic equipment cabinet. A first electronic display mechanically coupled to a first hinge. A first mount mechanically coupled to the first hinge, such that the first electronic display is capable of rotating independently from the first mount. The first mount coupled to the first surface, such that the first electronic display is viewable from the plurality of sides of the electronic equipment cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Kenneth T. Gambon, Clayton A. Hollister, Bret W. Lehman
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Patent number: 8848045Abstract: This disclosure describes stereoscopic flat panel display systems based on the polarization encoding of sequentially displayed left and right eye images. The systems comprise line-by-line addressed liquid crystal display (LCD) panels, illuminating back light units and polarization control panels (PCPs). Right and left eye images are written sequentially onto the LCD whose polarization is controlled by a substantially synchronously driven PCP. The backlight may be continuously illuminated, or modulated temporally, spatially or both, as can the PCP.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: RealD Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Robinson, Jianmin Chen
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Patent number: 8848350Abstract: Disclosed herein is a support structure of a touch panel. According to the present invention, by implementing a touch panel support structure having the maximum resistance to vibration and warpage transferred to the touch panel by a vibration generating device, it is possible to uniformize a vibration width by minimizing a deviation of vibration displacement for each position of a touch panel and it is possible to safely protect the touch panel by effectively absorbing external shock through a cushion operation of a buffering member.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae Kyung Kim, Dong Sun Park, Yeon Ho Son
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Patent number: 8842425Abstract: The present invention relates to a variable display area type display device having a structure which can selectively extend or reduce a display area. The present invention comprises: a base plate having a foldable body; a display unit which is installed on one surface of the base plate and in which the display area is folded and changed by the folding of the base plate; and a plate supporting member for supporting the base plate before or after the folding of the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Inventor: Sang-Kyu Ryu
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Publication number: 20140268531Abstract: A cable box docking station rack includes a frame carrying a series of shelves, and each shelf including a series of docking stations for connection with cable boxes. Each docking station includes a fixed back plate and a slide plate in sliding relation. The back plate includes a series of connectors that correspond with communications ports on the rear portion of a cable box, and after the cable box is placed into the sliding plate, it slides inwardly until the connectors engage the communication and power ports on the cable box. The rack houses a computer system, video monitors, and data entry tools, together with the docking stations, which is used for inspection and diagnostic analysis of cable boxes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Roger Blaine TRIVETTE
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Patent number: 8837130Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device. According to the present invention, the display device comprises: a display body from which an image is outputted; and a flip hinge assembly which is coupled with the display body, wherein the flip hinge assembly comprises: a fixing unit that is fixed to the display body; a rotation unit that is coupled with the fixing unit to allow rotation thereon; a first elastic member that is coupled with the rotation unit and the fixing unit; and a second elastic member that has one end coupled with the fixing unit, and has the other end selectively contacted with the rotation unit, wherein said second elastic member provides, to the rotation unit, an elastic force which is opposite to an elastic force provided to the rotation unit by the first elastic member. Thus, according to the present invention, an initial tilting angle of the display body is automatically set, thereby increasing user convenience.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jaemin Hyun, Duckho Bae
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Patent number: 8837126Abstract: A display device is disclosed. The display device comprises a flexible display screen and a body supporting the flexible display screen. The body comprises a first body comprising a sloping surface on a cross-section, a second body, and a third body comprising a sloping surface on a cross-section. The body comprises a first bending portion provided between the first body and the second body, and the sloping surface of the first body is attached to the second body by the rotation of the first body.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Eunhyung Cho, Joohyeon Oh
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Patent number: 8837133Abstract: A display module includes a front frame, a rear housing, and a trimming board. The front frame includes a first positioning hole and a clamping hole. The rear housing includes a second positioning hole. The front frame is engaged with the rear housing. The second positioning hole communicates with the first positioning hole. The trimming board includes a bolt structure and a clamping structure. The bolt structure is adapted to pass through the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole for preventing the front frame from separated from the rear housing. The clamping hole is used for the clamping structure to pass through and prevent the clamping structure from separating from the clamping hole.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventors: Dong-Sen Chen, Ming-Jheng Huang, Chun-Hsien Yu, Chun-Chi Lin
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Patent number: 8837132Abstract: A positioning rack module for supporting a computer at a backside of a display device includes a movable frame. The movable frame includes a movable frame body to be disposed at the backside of the display device, and a first receiving portion formed in the movable frame body for receiving the computer. The movable frame body is operable to move relative to the display device between a hidden position and an exposed position. The movable frame body is hidden behind the backside of the display device when disposed at the hidden position. The movable frame body extends beyond a lateral side of the display device when disposed at the exposed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Aopen Inc.Inventors: Te-An Lin, Chih-Hsiung Chen
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Patent number: 8830661Abstract: A portable electronic device that can operate even when electric power supplied through contactless charge by electromagnetic induction is low is provided. The portable electronic device includes a reflective liquid crystal display which includes a transistor including an oxide semiconductor, a power source portion which includes a rechargeable battery capable of charge by contactless charge, and a signal processing portion which includes a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device. In the portable electronic device, electric power stored in the rechargeable battery is used in the reflective liquid crystal display and the signal processing portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Jun Koyama
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Patent number: 8830668Abstract: Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David Otto Whit, III, Eric Joseph Wahl, David C. Vandervoort, Todd David Pleake, Rob Huala, Summer L. Schneider, Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin, Matthew David Mickelson, Joel Lawrence Pelley, Timothy C. Shaw, Ralf Groene, Hua Wang, Christopher Harry Stoumbos, Karsten Aagaard
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Patent number: 8831692Abstract: A protective gasket for a display module of a portable electronic device and a method for assembling the device. The electronic device includes a housing frame, a main body having a display module, and a flexible gasket between the frame and main body, the frame having a display window corresponding to the display module. A cut is at corner portions of the gasket so that inner edges of the flexible gasket are bent after the display module is embedded into the display window, and then compressed and fitted between the outer periphery of the display module and the inner periphery of the display window. With the inner edges of the flexible gasket bent, the thickness of the electronic device can be reduced, and the periphery of the display module can be protected. The display module also can be protected from intrusion by foreign matters such as dust and moisture.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Mobile Communications ABInventors: Zhenyu Kong, Yiya Qian
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Patent number: 8827217Abstract: A conversion bracket is described. Specifically, the conversion bracket allows a mounting system for use with a computer system having a CRT monitor to be used with a computer system having a flat panel monitor. The conversion bracket may comprise a two prong mounting adapter and a flange to secure the conversion bracket to the CRT monitor caddy.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventor: Troy Vincent
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Patent number: 8830669Abstract: There is provided a display apparatus including a head portion attached to a display panel which displays an image and having a hole arranged at a lower portion, a support pillar portion extending in a vertical direction and fixed to the head portion by being inserted into a hole of the head portion, the support pillar portion being detachably attached to the head portion, and a base portion in a flat plate shape, the support pillar portion being vertically attached to the base portion in a detachable manner.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Takeshi Sakamoto
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Patent number: 8820687Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Danielle Deluliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Aimei Han, Michael David Hillman, Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth
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Patent number: 8811022Abstract: An electronic device with a guiding mechanism for guiding a flexible printed circuit board includes a base, a cover, two guiding members, a pushing member, the flexible printed circuit board (FPC) and a rotating member. A through hole is formed on the base. The cover is movably disposed on a first side of the base. The two guiding members are disposed on the second side of the base in parallel. The pushing member is slidably disposed on the two guiding members and has a guiding surface. An end of the FPC is connected to the cover and an other end of the FPC passes through the through hole and surrounds the guiding surface of the pushing member so as to be connected to the base. The rotating member is rotatably disposed on the second side of the base and has a pushing portion abutting against the pushing member.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen
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Patent number: 8811017Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus including a display panel for displaying an image, a heat source arranged at a side surface of at least one side of the display panel, a heat absorbing section for absorbing heat generated by the heat source, a back surface plate arranged at a back surface side of the display panel and made of a metal, a portion of the back surface plate being in close contact with the heat absorbing section, a front surface plate arranged at a front surface side of the display panel and made of a metal, and a middle chassis arranged between the front surface plate and the heat absorbing section.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Hiroaki Fujii, Shinpei Nagatani
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Patent number: 8804324Abstract: In embodiments of a flexible display overcenter assembly, an overcenter assembly includes a first flange integrated in a first housing part of a foldable electronic device. The device includes a flexible display, and the first housing part is integrated with a first section of the flexible display. The overcenter assembly also includes a second flange integrated in a second housing part of the foldable electronic device, and the second housing part is integrated with a second section of the flexible display. The first and second flanges are implemented to fold and form a radius that supports the flexible display in a closed position of the device. Hinge assemblies are implemented to movably couple the first and second housing parts of the foldable electronic device, and the flexible display bends through a pivot axis of the hinge assemblies when the first and second housing parts of the device are closed.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David D. Bohn, Paul M. O'Brien, Christopher B. Fruhauf
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Patent number: 8804332Abstract: A handheld computer having a housing with a midframe construction is described. The housing includes a front shell and a back shell coupled to a midframe. The handheld computer also includes two accessory slots for a stylus or other devices on the left and right sides of the housing. The handheld computer also includes an infrared port which is an integral portion of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Francis James Canova, Jr., Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Traci Angela Neist, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Robert Gregory Twiss, Amy Aimei Han, Elisha Avraham Tal, Madeleine Francavilla
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Patent number: 8804323Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing defining a first opening and a through hole, a first antenna, a first cover, and a camera module. The first antenna is mounted in the casing and whose position corresponds to the position of the first opening. The first cover is detachably fixed in the first opening and covering the first antenna. The camera module is mounted in the casing and includes a lens module received in the through hole for converging light incident thereon. The first antenna and the camera module are arranged in a first line, the first cover being fixed in the first opening is separated from the camera module by a first predetermined distance in a first direction parallel with the first line.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Cho-Chuan Yang, Chun-Hsi Lin, Zhang-Xiang Hu, Nien-Chang Wang, Shu-Hao Lu
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Patent number: 8804321Abstract: A monitor support assembly comprising a support frame including a first elongated frame member forming a first surface and a second elongated frame member forming a second surface, the second frame member supported adjacent and parallel to the first frame member with the first surface facing the second surface and forming an elongated gap, a panel assembly including a first panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces and a second panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces, the second panel member supported adjacent the first panel member with the front surface of the first panel member facing the rear surface of the second panel member, the panel assembly supported within the gap by the first and second frame members and an electronic display mounted to the front surface of the second panel member.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Steelcase, Inc.Inventors: Brett Kincaid, Mark Spoelhof, Mark Schoolmeester, Duck Young Kong, John Allen, Hyun Yoo
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Publication number: 20140218856Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: John Raff, Scott A. Myers, Christopher Stringer
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Patent number: 8797729Abstract: The instant application describes a display device including a display panel; a cabinet configured to house the display panel; a spacer disposed inside of the cabinet between a back wall of the cabinet and a back portion of the display panel; and a fastening component configured to secure the back wall of the cabinet to the back portion of the display panel by penetrating through the back wall of the cabinet and the spacer and resting in an aperture provided in the back portion of the display panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignees: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Sanyo Technology Center (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masayoshi Mukaide, Ren Jie Gao, Guo Li, Yu Ning Peng
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Patent number: 8797728Abstract: Provided herein is a display apparatus including a hinge having a coupling part coupled to a panel and a body part connected to the coupling part, a stand neck coupled to the body part, a main base having a fixing part, to which the hinge and the stand neck are fixed, a main board including a power board and a signal board connected to each other so as to form a two-layer stacked structure so that the power board and the signal board are mounted in a space of the main base as a single module, and a cover assembly including a middle cover to accommodate the main base, the middle cover being provided with a mounting part corresponding to the fixing part.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sang Hoon Han, Kwang Hyun Lee, Yoon Seok Baek
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Patent number: 8797722Abstract: Disclosed are a non-flat panel display module and the back frame support structure thereof. The non-flat panel display module comprises a non-flat display panel and an outer frame. The outer frame comprises a back frame. The back frame has a non-flat shape in accordance with a back surface of the non-flat display panel and is fixed to the back surface of the non-flat display panel. At least one support structure is fixed to the outer surface of the back frame. The support structure is fixed to an outer surface of the back frame. Therefore, the support structure can strengthen the outer frame intensity and to ensure the intensity and the curved feature of the non-flat panel display module.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chengming He, Guofu Tang
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Publication number: 20140211397Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a connector and an indicating structure. The connector is mounted to the housing. The indicating structure is located on the housing corresponding to the connector. The indicating structure includes a proximity switch and a luminescent component. The proximity switch is configured to switch on the luminescent component when detecting presence of a nearby peripheral connector. The peripheral connector is easily coupled to the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: TAY-YANG LIN, CHIN-FENG CHEN, CHIA-JUNG LIU, SHU-MING LIU, HSIN-CHIH HSU
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Publication number: 20140204521Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, an information handling system comprises an information handling resource and a chassis. The chassis includes a slot configured to receive the information handling resource. The chassis also includes a first rack ear and a second rack ear, each configured to facilitate removal of the information handling system from a server rack system. The first rack ear and second rack ear are further configured to interface with a first cover configured for placement on a first side of the chassis and a second cover configured for placement on a second side of the chassis, respectively. The first cover acts as the top of the information handling system and the second cover acts as the bottom of the information handling system when the information handling system is in the tower configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Richard A. Crisp, Austin J. Orand, Paul D. Kramer
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Patent number: 8787007Abstract: The invention relates to a system for mounting an appliance behind a flat panel display having VESA-FDMI holes, comprising: —a mount board (40) provided with a first connection element with which the mount board is connectable to the display via the VESA-FDMI holes; —a support element connectable to the mount board and comprising a support portion having open ends for supporting the appliance thereon; and —an adjustable fastening element connectable to the mount board for fastening the appliance against the mount board, wherein the mount board (40) is connectable to a further mount board of the same type (40?).Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: AVCIInventor: Herbert Stokman
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Patent number: 8787016Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain multiple housing portions. The housing portions may be coupled together using hinges. The hinges may include hinges based on a three-bar linkage, hinges based on a four-bar linkage, hinges with slotted members, hinges formed from flexible support structures, and hinges based on flexible housing structures. Flexible displays may be mounted to the housing portions overlapping the hinges. When the housing portions in a device are rotated relative to each other, the flexible display may bend. The hinge may be configured to allow the flexible display to be placed in a front-to-front configuration in which an active side of the display faces itself or a back-to-back configuration. Engagement structures may be used to help the housing grip external objects and to hold the housing portions together. The hinges may be provided with rotational detents to help hold the flexible display in desired positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Andrew J. M. Janis, Teodor Dabov