For Computer Display Patents (Class 361/679.21)
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Patent number: 8787008Abstract: An electronic device (1) is described that comprises a flexible display (9) with at least two extendable display sections (6,7), each display section being movable to an extended position and supported by an associated hold out mechanism (3,4). The electronic device comprises a further display section (9a) and a main body (2), with a window area (5) supporting part of the display (9), in the extended position. The display sections (6,7) extend outwardly from the main body (2) from different sides of the window area (5) and form one continuous wide screen display panel (9) with the further section (9a).Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Creator Technology B.V.Inventors: Michael Johannes Anna Maria Walters, Robèrt van Dijk, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Petrus Johannes Gerardus van Lieshout, Rik Kruidhof
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Patent number: 8780543Abstract: A suspension system for a differential-pressure touch sensitive panel suspended over force sensors, for use in either fixed or mobile devices such as point of sales terminals, kiosks, laptops, monitors, PDAs, cell phones, UMPCs and more. In one embodiment, a number of leaf springs are attached directly to the touch lens at both ends and attached directly to the underlying housing at the center, effectively pulling the leaf spring down at the center into a concave arc. The spring bias preloads the touch lens downward against the force sensors. The leaf springs bring the touch lens into a fixed state in the xy-plane and resist translation; however, the touch lens remains free to float against the bias of the leaf spring(s) without any frictional physical contact along the z-axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: F-Origin, IncInventors: Anders L. Mölne, David Griffith, Mark Lackey, Curtiss Noble
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Patent number: 8780537Abstract: An electronic device includes a frame having a frame member with a frame connector. The frame defines a component cavity. The electronic device also includes a user interface coupled to the frame that is visible external of the frame, with the user interlace displaying data to an operator. A user input is coupled to the frame member and includes a terminal electrically coupled to the frame connector. A circuit board is received in the component cavity and is operably coupled to the user interface. The circuit board is electrically connected to the frame connector at a separable interface. The user input can pick up a signal from anywhere on the electronic device based on an action of touching, handling or placing and process that signal to cause a predetermined effect. The signal from the user input is transferred to the user interface via the frame connector and the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Japan G.K.Inventors: Raymond L. Sokola, Bruce Foster Bishop, Hiroshi Shirai, Kazukiyo Osada
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Publication number: 20140195927Abstract: Apparatuses and devices configured with multiple user personas may be provided. For example, a device may comprise a housing embedding a display, one or more processors, and one or more memory storages. A first processor and/or memory storage may be dedicated to a first unique user persona and a second processor and/or memory storage may be dedicated to a second unique user persona.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: SkySocket, LLCInventors: William DeWeese, Jonathan Blake Brannon, Erich Stuntebeck
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Patent number: 8773633Abstract: A system for cooling various components of an electronic display. One or more heat-generating components are preferably placed in thermal communication with a plate and ribs. One or more fans are placed to draw cooling air along the ribs to remove the heat removed from the component. Some embodiments may place the electronic image assembly in thermal communication with the ribs to remove heat from the electronic image assembly. Exemplary embodiments have power modules and the electronic image assembly in thermal communication with the ribs. Conductive thermal communication is established between the ribs and the components in the exemplary embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: William Dunn, Ware Bedell, Tim Hubbard
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Patent number: 8773848Abstract: An electronic device may have a glass housing structures. The glass housing structures may be used to cover a display and other internal electronic device components. The glass housing structure may have multiple glass pieces that are joined using a glass fusing process. A peripheral glass member may be fused along the edge of a planar glass member to enhance the thickness of the edge. A rounded edge feature may be formed by machining the thickened edge. Raised fused glass features may surround openings in the planar glass member. Multiple planar glass members may be fused together to form a five-sided box in which electronic components may be mounted. Raised support structure ribs may be formed by fusing glass structures to a planar glass member. Opaque masking material and colored glass may be used to create portions of the glass housing structures that hide internal device components from view.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Peter Russell-Clarke, Michael K. Pilliod, Jonathan P. Ive
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Publication number: 20140185221Abstract: A computer system includes a host and a display. The host includes a first video graphics array (VGA) connector. The display includes a second VGA connector and a power supply circuit coupled to the second VGA connector. The second VGA connector is connected to the first VGA connector to acquire power from the first VGA connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: MENG-LIANG YANG
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Patent number: 8767383Abstract: A support assembly which supports a computer device body having a display unit. The support assembly includes a base member which is supported on an installation plane, a shaft which extends in parallel to a plane of the base member, a first support member having one end portion joined to the base member and the other end portion which supports the shaft, at least one pinion gear which is concentrically joined to the shaft, a second support member including a first support part which supports the computer device body having the display unit, a second support part which extends from the first support part to have a predetermined curvature, and a rack gear which is formed on a plane of the second support part facing the shaft along the extension direction of the second support part and moves according to rotation of the computer device body supported by the first support part.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-hyuk Ahn, Yun-pil Yeom
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Publication number: 20140177153Abstract: The invention provides a docking station, which includes a base, a tray and an electrical connector. The base has a chamber. The tray is slidingly disposed at the chamber. The electrical connector is slidingly disposed at the base and disposed at a side of the tray, in which the tray moves under a pressing force to drive the electrical connector for moving. The invention also provides a display system, which includes an electronic device and a docking station, so that the electronic device is detachably disposed at the docking station to expand the applications thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Po-Chin Yu, Long-Cheng Chang, Chih-Wei Lu, Chun-Te Shen
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Patent number: 8760866Abstract: A cold worked stainless steel bezel for a portable electronic device. The bezel is secured flush to a housing to form part of the case of the portable electronic device. A brace that includes a slot for receiving a wall extending from the bezel is fixed to the housing. When the bezel engages the housing, the wall of the bezel is inserted in the slot of the brace and releasably held by a spring that engages both the brace and the wall. The bezel can be released by disengaging the spring. The bezel is hard and resistant to impacts. Cold worked steel also facilitates manufacturing within design constraints and tolerances, and requires very little machining after manufacturing to comply with those constraints. The portable electronic device may include a personal media device, a mobile telephone, or any other suitable device or combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stephen P. Zadesky, Philip Michael Hobson, Tang Yew Tan
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Publication number: 20140160656Abstract: A tablet information handling system processes information with processing components disposed in a planar housing for presentation as images at a display disposed at the upper surface of the planar housing. Support members extend at the lower surface of the planar housing to support the planar housing in an upright configuration having the housing in a first orientation or an inclined configuration having the housing in a second orientation. A cooling fan controller manages cooling airflow direction through the planar housing based upon the orientation of the planar housing to blow hot air exiting the housing in a direction away from the likely location of an end user relative to the planar housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: John T. Morrison, Srinivas Kamepalli
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Publication number: 20140160655Abstract: An assembly can include a chassis that includes a processor, a memory device with memory accessible by the processor, a battery bay and a cover seat; a cover securable in a seated state with respect to the cover seat to cover the battery bay; and an automatic release mechanism automatically actuatable by an increase in battery volume of a lithium battery disposed in the battery bay to release the cover from its seated state. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Bouziane YEBKA, Joseph Anthony HOLUNG, Tin-Lup WONG
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Publication number: 20140160657Abstract: A tablet information handling system processes information with processing components disposed in a planar housing for presentation as images at a display disposed at the upper surface of the planar housing. Support members extend at the lower surface of the planar housing to support the planar housing in an upright configuration having the housing in a first orientation or an inclined configuration having the housing in a second orientation. A cooling fan controller manages cooling airflow direction through the planar housing based upon the orientation of the planar housing to blow hot air exiting the housing in a direction away from the likely location of an end user relative to the planar housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: John T. Morrison, Srinivas Kamepalli
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Patent number: 8746639Abstract: A flat panel wall mount for mounting a flat panel to a wall has a wall bracket connecting with a mounting bracket. The wall bracket has a wall bracket left section and a wall bracket right section. The wall bracket left section connects to the wall bracket right section by connectors such as bolts and nuts. A wall bracket left section bottom joining tab is formed on the wall bracket and a wall bracket right section bottom joining tab is formed on the wall bracket. The wall bracket left section bottom joining tab connects to the wall bracket right section bottom joining tab. The wall bracket left section bottom joining tab is parallel to the wall bracket right section bottom joining tab.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: My Nguyen
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Publication number: 20140153176Abstract: Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for which include support members having a port disposed thereon. The port may be accessible while the support member is an extended position. The port may be inaccessible or isolated while the support member is a stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Michael Delpier, Dustin L. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20140153177Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed, which includes a touch display module, a frame for placing the touch display module, plural elastic pieces extended from a sidewall of the frame, a casing, a fastener, and plural adjusting screws. The fastener fastens the frame to the casing. The adjusting screws are inserted in the elastic pieces and are screwed in the casing. The depth of the adjusting screws screwed in the casing can be adjusted for adjusting a relative height between the touch display module and the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Mao-Sung LIN, Chien-Fa HUANG, Mao-Chen HSIAO, Jeng-Jiun CHEN
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Publication number: 20140146520Abstract: An information handling system display frame disposed at the periphery of a display blends display and ambient light to provide a transitional zone for viewing of the display in ambient lighting conditions. A semi-scattering material absorbs light from the display and the ambient environment and scatters the light through the frame. A semi-reflective material directs at least some of the scattered light out of the frame so provide an appearance of the frame that transitions between displayed visual images of the display and the ambient light environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Andrew P. Tosh, Deeder M. Aurongzeb
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Publication number: 20140146459Abstract: A cabinet frame enclosure is provided having a first side wall, a second side wall, a first opening and a second opening each in combination defining an interior space for accommodating a plurality of equipment, the equipment being removable through the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Tim Hazzard, Larry Lozon
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Patent number: 8737050Abstract: An electronic device (1) is described that comprises a flexible display (9) with at least two extendable display sections (6,7), each display section being movable to an extended position and supported by an associated hold out mechanism (3,4). The electronic device comprises a further display section (9a) and a main body (2), with a window area (5) supporting part of the display (9), in the extended position. The display sections (6,7) extend outwardly from the main body (2) from different sides of the window area (5) and form one continuous wide screen display panel (9) with the further section (9a).Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Creator Technology B.V.Inventors: Michael Johannes Anna Maria Walters, Robèrt van Dijk, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Petrus Johannes Gerardus van Lieshout, Rik Kruidhof
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Publication number: 20140139992Abstract: A double-sided emission type display device includes a first substrate having a first connection and a first protruded portion extending in a first direction; a first display unit at the first substrate; a second substrate coupled to the first substrate, comprising a second connection and a second protruded portion extending in the first direction; a second display unit at the second substrate; and a first flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) including a first connecting portion coupled to the first connection and a second connecting portion coupled to the second connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyo-Sang Yang, Jin-Oh Park, Dong-Wan Choi
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Patent number: 8730657Abstract: A mobile computing device includes a flexible display, a rigid-flex printed circuit board (PCB) arrangement, an electrically conductive memory fabric, and a controller. The rigid-flex PCB arrangement is connected to the flexible display, and has a honeycomb configuration. The electrically conductive memory fabric is connected to the flexible display and the rigid-flex PCB arrangement. The controller is configured to, by selectively controlling supply of electrical current to the electrically conductive memory fabric, control whether the electrically conductive memory fabric (i) straightens and resists flexing of the flexible display and the rigid-flex PCB arrangement or (ii) is relaxed and allows flexing of the flexible display and the rigid-flex PCB arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Colin Shiva Ramrattan, Mohamad El-Hage
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Patent number: 8724297Abstract: A mobile display device is provided. The mobile display device may include a body, a display arranged in the body, a window arranged on the display unit, and a protective member coupled to the window and extending beyond an outer periphery of the window so as to protect the window from an external impact or shock.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Gihoon Tho
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Patent number: 8724304Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: John Raff, Scott A. Myers, Christopher Stringer
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Patent number: 8717751Abstract: One example embodiment includes a system for protecting an electronic display. The system includes an enclosure. The enclosure is configured to receive an electronic display. The system also includes a cover, where the cover is configured to cover the electronic display and attachment means, where the attachment means attaches the enclosure to the electronic display.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventor: Thomas Michael Marker
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Patent number: 8711551Abstract: An electronic device includes a back shell, a support, a slide button and an elastic member. The back shell defines a first sliding slot and at least three second slots communicating with and intersecting with the first sliding slot. The support includes a connection portion connected to the back shell. The connection portion defines a through hole and includes a stop portion. The slide button is slidably connected to the back shell and includes a positioning portion. The positioning portion passes through the through hole and is operable to be selectively received in one of the second slots to enable the support to maintain different positions. The elastic member includes two ends respectively abutting against the positioning portion and the stop portion. The elastic member is configured to apply a push force to hold the positioning portion in position.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chia-Min Wang, Zhi-Gang Yang, Hui Yuan, Ping Yu
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Publication number: 20140111927Abstract: An enclosure for a portable computing device can include a cover glass affixed to an enclosure without trim pieces disposed between the cover glass and the disclosure. In one embodiment, the enclosure can include an edge profile that can define a relatively large contact pad about the enclosure. The contact pad can distribute impact forces over a relatively large area and thereby protect the cover glass integrity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventor: John RAFF
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Patent number: 8705244Abstract: A projector includes: a mounting unit for mounting optional unit (2) having an extension function section, connection substrate (7), and cable (6) for electrically connecting the extension function section and connection substrate (7); mother substrate (31) having connector (31a) to which terminal (7a) is electrically connected; Z-shaped guide metal fitting (40) located on the mounting unit and configured to movably guide terminal (7a) to connector (31a); and a case having mother substrate (31) located therein. One side face of the case has an opening for inserting/removing optional unit (2) into/from the case, and a side panel for covering the opening being removably located in the opening. When optional unit (2) is inserted into the case from the opening, connection substrate (7) is guided by Z-shaped guide metal filling (40), and optional unit (2) functions when terminal (7a) is electrically connected to connector (31a).Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.Inventor: Mikiya Takeda
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Patent number: 8705228Abstract: A pivoting apparatus includes first and second pivoting elements, and first and second waterproof structures. The first pivoting element is fixed to a base, and has a first internal space and an opening exposing the first internal space. The second pivoting element is pivoted on the first pivoting element and fixed to an electronic device. A second internal space and a gap exposing the second internal space are formed between the first and second pivoting elements. The second internal space communicates with the first internal space through the opening. The first waterproof structure is fixed to the first pivoting element and surrounds at least a portion of the opening to block liquid from entering the first internal space through the opening. The second waterproof structure is fixed to the second pivoting element and shields the gap to block liquid from entering the second internal space through the gap.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Young Lighting Technology Inc.Inventors: Chih-Kuo Chuang, Li-Wen Chang
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Publication number: 20140104773Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing including an edge extending in a substantially horizontal direction, first and second protrusions in the housing, the third protrusion in a region between the first protrusion and the second protrusion, an optical sheet supported by the first to third protrusions, and a member. The third protrusion is further from the edge than the first and second protrusions. The member includes a first portion between the edge and the first protrusion and a second portion between the edge and the third protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Shigeyuki ITO
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Patent number: 8699215Abstract: Flexible hinge spine 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 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David Otto Whitt, 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: 8695939Abstract: A display device includes a body, a supporting member and a fastening member. The body has an accommodating portion, and the supporting member assembled to the accommodating portion for supporting the body is in the first state or the second state. The supporting member in the first state is switched to the second state when pivoting in an angle. The fastening member is detachably assembled to a first position or a second position of the supporting member, such that the supporting member is fastened to the accommodating portion of the body by the fastening member. The fastening member is assembled to the first position of the supporting member when the supporting member assembled to the accommodating portion is in the first state, and the fastening member is assembled to the second position of the supporting member when the supporting member assembled to the accommodating portion is in the second state.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Yin-Ting Lee, Chun-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 8693180Abstract: 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: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Jia-Lang Hsu, Chih-Wei Wen, Ching-Chieh Pai, Cheng-Wei Li
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Publication number: 20140092542Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a base having a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion may include a first bottom part and a second bottom part. The first bottom part may form a first plane, and the second bottom part may form a second plane, the second plane being non-planar with the first plane. The second bottom part may include an input opening. The top portion of the base may include an output opening. The input opening and the output opening may allow air to flow from behind the electronic device to over the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventors: Yoshifumi NISHI, Mark MACDONALD
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Patent number: 8687352Abstract: According to one embodiment, a video display device includes a housing, a display device, a rotating support portion, and a support portion. The housing includes a first wall with a first opening and a second wall located opposite the first wall. The display device is housed in the housing and includes a display screen exposed from the first opening. The rotating support portion rotatably supports the display device. The support portion includes a first end to be placed, a second end located opposite the first end and connected to the rotating support portion, a linking portion extending between a first position close to the first wall and a second position close to the second wall, and a second opening between the first end and the second end. The support portion supports the rotating support portion to be apart from a plane where the video display device is placed.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshbaInventors: Hideo Hayakawa, Mitsuyoshi Takao
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Patent number: 8687353Abstract: Electronic equipment is obtained, which is capable of regulating the arrangement position of a connection cable connected to an antenna module and preventing antenna properties from being degraded by a positional shift of the connection cable. The electronic equipment includes a housing, an antenna module placed in an end portion of the housing, and a connection cable connecting the antenna module to another electric circuit, wherein a guide groove accommodating the connection cable and regulating an arrangement position of the connection cable is formed on the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Masato Murakata
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Patent number: 8684325Abstract: This mounting system can be used to house a television or other appliance against, or in, a wall, ceiling, floor or table. A user may manipulate the position and orientation of the housed appliance from its storage position to an operational position. The entire system can be completely concealed from view by a decorative cover while providing ready access to the appliance. To operate the appliance, the mount provides for extension and/or rotation to a desired position without removal of the concealing cover. A mounting bracket is attached to a fixed structure, and an appliance interface bracket is adapted for attachment to the appliance. A system of linkage arms couples the two brackets. Multiple linkage arm systems accommodate various lengths of extension and degrees of rotation including 180°. In all cases provision is made for concealed containment of all power and control cables necessary for operation of the appliance.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: Mark Joseph Beshara
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Publication number: 20140085796Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Dinesh C. Mathew, Edward J. Cooper, Brett W. Degner, Keith J. Hendren, Nicholas Allan Rundle, Dave Tarkington
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Publication number: 20140085797Abstract: An electronic device includes a display, a base, a stand, and a cable. The display has a space for a motherboard. The base includes a base body. A data storage device is located in the base body. The stand connects the display to the base. The cable connects the motherboard to the data storage device and extends through the stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: CHIH-KANG CHO, QUAN LIAO, FENG-LIN LIU, JIE-FENG HE, LEI-BO ZHANG, DAN HUANG
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Patent number: 8681487Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (20) comprising a flexible display (23) with a front surface and a back surface, wherein the back surface is provided with an adhered layer of an elastic material (24) for dissipating external pressure applied to the front surface. The thickness of the elastic material is optimized to provide sufficient resistance to external pressure on one hand, and to ensure that the plane of a weakest layer of the display device substantially coincides with the neutral line. Connecting the display and the layer of elastic material (24) using an adhesive prevents small particles to enter an area between the layer (24) and the back surface of the display.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Creator Technology B.V.Inventors: Gijs Peters, Hendrik Dirk Visser, Michael Johannes Anna Maria Walters, David Johannes Elisabeth Bemelmans
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Patent number: 8681488Abstract: Water running on a flat cable (66), which connects together a control circuit board (56) provided on a rear surface of a liquid crystal module (52) and a source driver board (60) arranged on a lower surface of the liquid crystal module, is prevented from entering the source driver board (60). A source driver board (60) is arranged on a lower surface of a mold frame (62) supporting a lower edge of a liquid crystal module (52). A flat cable (66) passes through a gap between a board cover (58) and a rear end surface (114) of the mold frame (62). A water absorbing member (110) adhered to the rear end surface (114) is applied to the flat cable (66).Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Panasonic Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tomohiro Maeyama
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Patent number: 8681141Abstract: A display system is provided. The display system includes a display unit for displaying an image, a support stand for supporting the display unit, a power source unit for supplying power to the display unit, an approaching detection unit that is formed on the support stand to detect an approach of an object, and a control unit for controlling the power source unit by recognizing a predetermined command corresponding to a detection signal from the approaching detection unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Soo-Man Lee, Sea-La Park
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Publication number: 20140078658Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for processing covers for electronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, oleophobic coatings can be deposited on the covers. Oleophobicity of the coatings can be monitored. In one embodiment, glass members can pertain to cover glass for housings of the electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Joseph C. Rubin, Daniel Karraker, Brett C. Ong
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Publication number: 20140072794Abstract: Examples of computing devices including a processor, memory, and a display device housed within the same enclosure are described. In examples, the display device, which may include a cover glass, may be attached to the enclosure using a multilayer adhesive member, the multilayer adhesive including a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer disposed on opposite sides of a foam layer. The first and/or second adhesive layers may include two or more layers of a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), which may be separated using one or more adhesive carrier films. In examples, the first and/or second adhesive layers may include a low tack (e.g. removable) PSA for adhering to surfaces of the display and enclosure and for facilitation removal and re-workability of the adhesive joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Alan Rundle, David Phillip Tarkington, Michelle Goldberg, Matthew P. Casebolt, Robert Sean Murphy
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Patent number: 8670226Abstract: An LCD module fixing device for a portable communication device, including: at least one fixing part cut from a bottom surface of the LCD module using a cutter, and folded back so that the cut bottom surface protrudes from an outer edge of the LCD module. The fixing part is formed from and arranged on the LCD module so as to extend therefrom. A latching portion of the fixing part is attached to a housing of a portable communication device, preferable to a latching rib of the portable communication device.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Seung-Jae Lee
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Patent number: 8670232Abstract: A flat-panel display stand in accordance with the present invention includes a modular assembly for supporting a display on a horizontal surface so that the display tilt can be adjusted by the user. The stand has a modular design with only two modules: a retainer clip and supporting leg that are uniquely hinged together and connected to the rear of the display.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Robert P. Bliven, Jacques Gagne, Kenneth G. Robertson, Brian Lee, Brian David Perry
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Publication number: 20140063718Abstract: An in-vehicle display apparatus includes a display panel including a rectangular display screen; a pair of semicircular decorative rings (frames) obtained by dividing an annular member into two parts along a line extending in a lateral direction of the display screen; and a driving mechanism that drives the decorative rings to reciprocate toward and away from each other in a longitudinal direction of the display screen. The decorative rings are rotatable around axes extending in the lateral direction of the display screen. The driving mechanism moves the decorative rings while the decorative rings are in front of the display panel and in parallel positions in relation to the display screen. The decorative rings are rotated on sides of the display panel in a longitudinal direction of the display panel and stored in storage spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Alpine Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Takashi Yasumoto, Kazunari Kato
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Publication number: 20140063717Abstract: A computer apparatus includes a base and a display device. The base includes a first casing and a ferromagnetic unit fastened to the first casing. The display device includes a second casing having a connecting side portion and a magnetic unit. In a first use state, the connecting side portion of the second casing is adjacent to the first casing of the base, and an angle formed therebetween is adjustable. The magnetic unit is fastened to the connecting side portion of the second casing, and magnetically attracts ferromagnetic unit of the base, thereby permitting sliding of the display device relative to the base without separating therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Tien Chung Tseng, Chen Yi Liang, Hung Chih Chen
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Publication number: 20140063716Abstract: A housing for a personal electronic device includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a pivoting member pivotally attached to the second housing portion. The first housing portion defines a first plane and has a first support member arranged thereon at a first angle to the first plane. The first support member includes at least one through hole for engaging a fastener. The second housing portion defines a second plane and has a second support member arranged thereon at a second angle to the second plane. The second support member includes at least one retaining hole configured to align with the at least one through hole and retain the fastener. The pivoting member is configured to pivot between at least two positions to obscure the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Phillip M. HOBSON, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Anna-Katrina Shedletsky
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Publication number: 20140063719Abstract: A display device includes a display panel mounted on a curved surface, and driver circuits including circuit elements which are mounted on a plurality of plane surfaces provided on the back of the curved surface in a stepwise shape along the curved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Yoshiharu HIRAKATA
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Patent number: 8665583Abstract: A modular shelving system includes: a rail including a plurality of mounting holes; a plurality of shelves, each shelf including a pair of pivot pins; a plurality of pivots removably secured to the rail, wherein each pivot receives at least one pivot pin such that each of the shelves are rotatably supported on the rail between a corresponding pair of pivots; and a plurality of covers covering the rail and spanning the distance between each corresponding pair of pivots. The shelves each include a portion of a piece of visual art, such that when each of the shelves is positioned approximately vertically, the portion of the visual art is displayed and further such that when all of the plurality of shelves are positioned in the approximately vertical position, the entirety of the visual art is displayed.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventors: Mark Kinsley, Robert Kinsley