Abstract: A device (10) for mounting behind a flat panel visual display (e.g. a television) (D) with a retractable means (17). The retractable means (17), in the form of a bay or tray, is extended to be accessible by a user when the flat panel display is mounted to a wall or the like.

Abstract: A portable terminal with a pair of housings is provided, in which a guide rib is formed in a first housing for providing a reception groove, a first hinge member is engaged with the first housing for rotating upon a first hinge axis extended along a length direction of the first housing, a second hinge member is formed in a second housing and includes a hinge housing extended along a width direction of the second housing, and an additional device is accommodated in the hinge housing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a power supply containment device for a computing system. According to one embodiment, the power supply containment device includes a main housing and a clamp portion coupled to the main housing. The clamp portion is configured to extend perpendicularly from the main housing so as to securely hold a power supply between the clamp portion and main housing of the containment device.

Abstract: The present invention implements a chatting the chatting service interworking with a video phone service which can transmit and receive a text during a video phone conversation without terminating the video phone conversation, and furthermore, it improves service quality of a video phone by transmitting and receiving a text during a video phone conversation if a video phone conversation is made in poor an unsuitable environment.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a main body and a projection mechanism. The main body is used for providing video signals. The projection mechanism includes a built-in mini-projector that can either be stored in the electronic apparatus or extended out of the electronic apparatus for use. The mini-projector is capable of receiving video signals and projecting corresponding images when the projection mechanism is extended, and stops the projection of images when retracted.

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a first housing, a second housing, and a plurality of frames. The first housing comprises a bottom plate and a side plate extending from an edge of the bottom plate. The side plate of the first housing is welded to the second housing. The frames are fixed to the first housing. Each frame forms a restricting portion connecting the second housing.

Abstract: The outdoor shading device includes a supporting frame, an awning frame, and an outdoor AV (Audio-Video) display arrangement. The AV display arrangement is coupled with the supporting frame of the outdoor shading device via a supporting arm and is connected with the portable electronic device by a connected unit such that the user is able to enjoy greater visual effects through watching relatively large display in comparison with the portable electric device but without sacrificing a portable controlling functionality of the portable electric device.

Abstract: Computer workstation includes a mounting bracket for attachment to a wall, and a cabinet connected to the mounting bracket. A track, attached to the cabinet, is engaged with the mounting bracket to vertically guide the cabinet. A non-contacting sensor detects a computer operator. An input device tray is rotatably connected to the cabinet, and has i) an operating position that holds computer input device(s) in an input position and ii) a stowed position substantially preventing access. First electromagnet selectively retains the tray in the stowed position. Second electromagnet selectively retains the tray in the operating position. An electronic lock control panel accepts authentication input from the operator. An electronic lock control module, in a lockable compartment of the cabinet, is connected to the lock control panel and the sensor. The lock control module separately controls electric current flow through the electromagnets in response to authentication by the lock control module.

Abstract: A socket connector, including: a side wall, a group of elastic pins and a group of pins, in which the side wall encloses a containing cavity, a first opening and a second opening are arranged at two ends of the containing cavity respectively, the elastic pins are arranged in the containing cavity; the elastic pins are fixed at the inner side of the side wall, the pins are fixed at the outer side of the side wall, and the group of elastic pins are electrically connected to the group of pins one to one; the first opening and the second opening each are capable of holding an electronic component matched with the socket connector. a camera module and a terminal device which adopt the foregoing socket connector are provided. The socket connector has two openings for mounting, so two electronic components may be inserted at the same time.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer display includes a display screen, an outer housing that surrounds the display screen, and a light integrated into the outer housing.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing having a lens assembly and a feeding device. The lens assembly is movable between a first reference position and a second reference position with respect to the housing. The feeding device is coupled to the lens assembly. When the lens assembly is in the first reference position, the lens assembly is engaged with the housing. When the lens assembly is moved to the second reference position from the first reference position by the feeding device, the lens assembly situated in the second reference position is rotatable and movable.

Abstract: An auxiliary mechanism to be attached to a portable electronic device when capturing image data of an image medium, the portable electronic device includes an image capture element, the auxiliary mechanism comprises a body, a fixer and a connecting element. The fixer is connected to the body, wherein the image medium is placed on the fixer. The connecting element is connected to the body and detachably connected to the portable electronic device, wherein the image capture element corresponds to the image medium and captures the image data thereof.

Abstract: An open frame chassis has a top opening and a bottom opening permitting ambient airflow. A plurality of modules, each enclosing electrical components in thermal contact with a heat sink area of their corresponding module, can each be inserted in the chassis. Ambient air may flow from the bottom opening across the heat sink area of each module to the top opening to passively cool the modules and electrical components. Key pins guide the modules into place and prevent incorrect insertion of a different type of electrical module not corresponding to the electrical connection of the chassis for that slot. Guide pins on corners of the modules mate with guide holes in the chassis to secure the module to the chassis and decrease vibration. Both sides of the chassis have side openings through which the fins of the modules in the end slots of the chassis may be exposed.

Abstract: A display includes a base, a display panel, and a rotation device for making the display panel horizontally rotate relative to the base. The rotation device includes a ratchet wheel movably connected to the base, a rod rotationally connected to the ratchet wheel, a pawl rotationally connected to the rod and engaging with the ratchet wheel, a first elastic member connected between the rod and the pawl for supplying a restoring force to the pawl, a second elastic member connected between the base and the rod for supplying a restoring force to the rod, a slide member slidedly connected to the rod for swinging the pendulum rod, and a third elastic member connected between the slide member and the base for supplying a restoring force to the slide member. The display panel is fixed on the ratchet wheel and rotates as the ratchet wheel is rotated.

Abstract: A support structure for supporting a computer device includes a clamping frame, two clamping members, and a support rod. The clamping frame is used for clamping a side of the computer device. The two clamping members are disposed on the clamping frame. At least one of the two clamping members has at least one angle positioning bump. The support rod is disposed at a side of the clamping frame for supporting the clamping frame. The support rod includes an arm portion and a shaft portion. The arm portion has an angle positioning hole for engaging with the angle positioning bump to fix an angle of the arm portion relative to the clamping frame. The shaft portion is extendedly connected to an end of the arm portion and detachably disposed between the clamping members, for making the arm portion capable of rotating relative to the clamping frame.

Abstract: An OLED display and a manufacturing method thereof. The OLED includes: a cover window; a guide frame disposed on the cover window; an adhesive layer disposed on the cover window, within the guide frame, and a display panel attached to the cover window, via the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A panel dock has a body, a retainer, and a bracket. The retainer is rotably secured to the body and includes a shaft having at least one arm extending from the shaft and at least one finger extending from the shaft. The bracket is attachable to an electronic device. The bracket includes a bar sized to be secured between the arm and the finger.

Abstract: An inverted U-shaped frame includes a coupling at either end of the inverted U-shaped frame for pivotably securing to front corners of an electronic device (e.g., laptop or computer keyboard); a micro-projector pivotably mounted on a transverse part of the inverted U-shaped frame; and a camera pivotably mounted on the transverse part of the inverted U-shaped frame besides the micro-projector.

Abstract: There is provided a stand for an image display device supporting a flat-plate-like image display device. The stand for an image display device is provided with: a plane plate member in which the outside dimension is larger than that of the outside frame of the image display device, and the back face may be arranged in such away that the back face contacts the wall surface; a leg portion installed on the opposite side to the wall surface at the lower end of the plane plate member; and an arm member connecting the back face of the image display device and the front face of the plane plate member in such a way that the image display device may be moved.

Abstract: A display device includes: a display-device main unit having a display screen on the front; a standing pole; a first support member having mounting holes arranged vertically with a predetermined pitch and fixed to the pole; and a second support member having threaded holes arranged vertically with the same pitch as the predetermined pitch and fewer than the mounting holes. The second support member is fixed to the back of the display-device main unit. One of the first support member and the second support member has an engaging hole, and the other has projections arranged vertically with the same pitch as the predetermined pitch and each capable of being inserted into the engaging hole. According to a projection that is one of the projections and inserted into the engaging hole, mounting holes among the mounting holes and as many as the threaded holes are connected to the threaded holes, respectively.

Abstract: Speaker assemblies for portable media players are disclosed herein. Speaker assemblies can include means for contracting and expanding the speakers to facilitate viewing and listening to a PMP in multiple orientations. Preferred means for contracting and expanding the speaker casings are operably coupled with means for rotating the PMP, such that when the PMP is in a wide viewable configuration, the speakers are expanded.

Abstract: A pivotable support shaft for connecting a display with a base member and supporting the display is disclosed. The support is designed to enable the display to have different postures in working condition and package and transporting condition. For example, in the working condition, the screen of the display may be pivotable between a pitch-up angle of about 20° and a pitch-down angle of about ?20°, and in the package and transporting condition, the screen of the display may be pivoted down to a pitch-down angle of about ?90° where the screen faces downwardly to reduce the package size and improve the transportation stability.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a case, a first sliding member, a second sliding member, a first supporting member, and a second supporting member. The first sliding member is slidably received in the case. The second sliding member is slidably received in the first sliding member. The first supporting member is rotatably connected to the second sliding member. The second supporting member is rotatably connected to the second supporting member and configured for positioning a speaker.

Abstract: This television set includes a first speaker portion and a second speaker portion provided on prescribed left and right positions of a display screen portion respectively, a driving portion turning the display screen portion and a control portion controlling the first speaker portion and the second speaker portion so that the first speaker portion and the second speaker portion output different sounds enabling the user to identify the distances from the first and second speaker portions to the user respectively when the driving portion turns the display screen portion.

Abstract: An exemplary portable electronic device includes a main body defining a shaft receiving hole an inner surface in the shaft receiving hole, a camera unit mounted on the main body, and a fastening member. The camera unit includes a camera module, and a shaft connected with the camera module. The shaft is rotatably received in the hole, and axially movable relative to the main body. The inner surface and the shaft cooperatively define a wedge-shaped space. The fastening member includes an elastic portion. The elastic portion is slidable between a first position where the elastic portion is engaged in a narrow end of the space, and the shaft is securely fastened to the main body by the elastic portion, and a second position where the elastic portion is disengaged from the narrower end of the space, and the shaft is unfastened from the main body.

Abstract: A flat panel display device includes a cabinet, a stand, a flat panel display component, and a universal cord holder. The flat panel display component is selectively connected to one of a non-detachable power supply cord and a detachable power supply cord. The universal cord holder includes a non-detachable power supply cord attachment structure and a detachable power supply cord attachment structure. The non-detachable power supply cord attachment structure of the universal cord holder engages with a first support member of the non-detachable power supply cord when the non-detachable power supply cord is connected to the flat panel display component. The detachable power supply cord attachment structure of the universal cord holder engages with a second support member of the detachable power supply cord when the detachable power supply cord is connected to the flat panel display component.

Abstract: To provide an electronic device whose manufacturing cost and weight can be reduced and whose sound quality can be prevented from deteriorating. Speakers 28 are provided on a rear side of a liquid crystal display part 20, inside a casing 12 so as to partly protrude downward from the liquid crystal display part 20, and sound guide ducts 24 linearly extend from a front face side of the speakers 28, and thus the sound guide ducts 24 are not bent. Therefore, even high-frequency sound generated from the speakers 28 can be outputted to an external part of the casing 12 without any sound quality deterioration. Further, the speakers 28 do not have to be disposed on a front face of the casing 12 which is on an outer side of the liquid crystal display part 20, and therefore, an electronic device 10 can be made compact, which can reduce weight and manufacturing cost of the electronic device 10.

Abstract: A bracket is for holding a portable hard disk on a display of a computer. The bracket includes a base fixed to the portable hard disk and a pair of arms pivotably attached to the base. The base includes a plate secured to the portable hard disk, a pair of sidewalls extending from the plate and pair of post extending from the plate between the two sidewalls. Each arm includes a tab pivotably mounted on the post via a screw, and a flange extending from the tab. The arms could be pivoted with respect to the base to sandwich the display of the computer between the flanges and the sidewalls of the bracket.

Abstract: An adjustable supporting mechanism suitable for being connected to a body of an electronic apparatus, upholding the body on a plane, and adjusting the relative position of the body and the plane is provided. The adjustable supporting mechanism includes a base, a bearing, an elastomer, a rotating shaft, and a supporting stand. The base is capable of being connected to the body. The bearing is fixed on the base. The elastomer is fixed on the base. The rotating shaft fits the bearing and contacts the elastomer. The rotating shaft is capable of rotating with respect to the base and the elastomer. When the rotating shaft rotates, the elastomer applies a resistance on the rotating shaft for resisting the rotation of the rotating shaft. The supporting stand is fixed to the rotating shaft.

Abstract: This invention discloses a portable computer capable of performing a digital photo frame function under a main-power-off state. The portable computer includes a base, a display device, an image capturing device, an image capturing switch, and a processor. The display device includes a frame pivotally connected to the base. The image capturing device and the image capturing switch are disposed at the frame. The image capturing switch is operated to output a first request signal to the processor. In response to the first request signal, the processor drive the image capturing device to capture a first image under the main-power-off state, and the processor instantly displays the first image on the display device under the main-power-off state.

Abstract: A modular computer includes a display with a docking station on its back side. A CPU module connects to the docking station. Peripheral modules connect with the resulting display/CPU assembly so that the peripheral modules contact the back side of the display screen.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic apparatus, including: a base chassis formed as a unitary member from a transparent material and having two faces positioned on the opposite sides to each other and individually formed as a first mounting face section and a second mounting face section; a display unit having a display panel thereon and attached to said first mounting face section of said base chassis; a control circuit board attached to said second mounting face section of said base chassis; and a rear cover attached to said second mounting face section of said base chassis and configured to cover said control circuit board.

Abstract: A display kiosk for housing a flat screen monitor and associated electronic equipment is disclosed. The display kiosk includes a lower unit assembly and an upper unit assembly. The display kiosk is assembled in two parts and provides easy access to the internal components for maintenance, repair and upgrades.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a data storage device. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket to receive the data storage device, and a holder attached to bracket. The holder abuts against the front end of the data storage device, thereby retaining the data storage device in the bracket.

Abstract: An auxiliary mechanism to be attached to a portable electronic device when capturing image data of an image medium, the portable electronic device includes an image capture element, the auxiliary mechanism comprises a body, a fixer and a connecting element. The fixer is connected to the body, wherein the image medium is placed on the fixer. The connecting element is connected to the body and detachably connected to the portable electronic device, wherein the image capture element corresponds to the image medium and captures the image data thereof.

Abstract: A computer with a projecting device comprises: a base shell, disposed with a top face, the top face being disposed with an opening, the opening communicating an inner part of the base shell; an expansible structure, comprising a first unit, a second unit and a third unit, in which first bottom end of the first unit is pivotally coupled to the base shell through at least one first pivot unit, a second bottom of the second unit is pivotally coupled to the first unit through at least one second pivot unit and the third unit is pivotally coupled to the second unit through a pivot structure; a first face of the third unit is coupled to a projection lens module to allow a height of the projection lens module to be changed and a projection direction thereof to be adjusted.

Abstract: A notebook computer includes a base, a display pivotably connected to a back of the base, and two brackets rotatably engaged with two side of the notebook computer. The two brackets can be rotated to from a rotating path. The rotating path includes a first position and a second position. At the first position, the two brackets are received in two sides of the display. At the second position, a top of each bracket extends out of the base to lift up the back of the base.

Abstract: A probe holder includes a base and a holding part foldably provided to the base. The probe holder allows easy movement and maintenance of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including the probe holder and to prevent the probe holder from being damaged by a wall or other objects and vice versa during movement of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic apparatus, including: a base chassis formed as a unitary member from a transparent material and having two faces positioned on the opposite sides to each other and individually formed as first and second mounting face sections; a display unit having a display panel thereon and attached to said first mounting face section; a control circuit board attached to said second mounting face section; a rear cover attached to said second mounting face section and configured to cover said control circuit board; a device mounting board having a semiconductor light emitting element disposed thereon; and a luminous lamp section formed at a position of said base chassis on the outer side of said display unit and configured to receive and emit light having been emitted from said semiconductor light emitting element and passed through the inside of said base chassis.

Abstract: The present invention includes flat-panel type display section (11), main body (12) which supports this flat-panel type display section (11), angle adjustment mechanism (13) for adjusting an inclination angle to a perpendicular direction of a display surface of flat-panel type display section (11), and shelf member (14) on which an article is to be placed. Then, as for shelf member (14), one end of the shelf member is provided near an upper edge of flat-panel type display section (11), and the other end of the shelf member is supported by main body (12). According to the present invention, since supporting plate (22) of shelf member (11) is supported by main body (12), shelf member (14) is not moved in connection with flat-panel type display section (11) when the display angle of flat-panel type display section (11) is adjusted by angle adjustment mechanism (13), and hence, the article is stably placed on shelf member (14).

Abstract: A console for a machine tool comprising a housing mounted on a pivotable supporting arm, a keypad arranged in the housing, and an upper display unit including a screen. The housing is formed with a lower housing shell including the keypad, and a separate upper housing part including the upper display unit. The lower housing shell and the upper housing part are formed so as to be separately pivotable and lockable in preferred operating positions.

Abstract: A rotatable display mount for mounting a display device at desired rotational orientation. In one set of embodiments, the rotatable display mount comprises a base plate adapted to operatively connect the display mount to a mounting surface, a sprocket plate operatively connected and rotatable in relation to the base plate, the sprocket plate adapted to be operatively connected to the display device, and a latch member selectively engageable with the sprocket plate. Rotational orientation of the display device is established at defined angular orientations by engagement of the sprocket plate with the latch member.

Abstract: An engaging structure for an electronic device includes a first substrate, an engaging member, and a fixed reinforcing member. The first substrate defines at least one guiding slot. The engaging member includes at least one first latching protrusion extending therefrom. The at least one first protrusion engages in the at least one guiding slot. The fixed reinforcing member includes at least one abutting block extending therefrom. The at least one abutting block is configured for abutting against the at least one first latching protrusion.

Abstract: An open frame chassis has a top opening and a bottom opening permitting ambient air flow there through. A plurality of modules, each enclosing electrical components which are in thermal contact with a heat sink area of their corresponding module, and each of which can be inserted to an inserted position in the open frame chassis. When the modules are inserted into the open frame chassis, ambient air may flow from the bottom opening of the chassis across the heat sink area of each module to the top opening in order to passively cool the modules and the electrical components enclosed therein. The heat sink area has fins which are separated by a distance of 9 mm to 12 mm and have a height 10 mm to 20 mm. Key pins are associated with the electrical connectors of the chassis to guide the modules into place and prevent incorrect insertion of a different type of electrical module not corresponding to the electrical connection of the chassis for that slot.

Abstract: A portable personal server connectable through a network with a PC connected with an external network that permits communication with the PC only when user's fingerprint information read out by means of a fingerprint authentication unit matches registered information. In order to communicate through the network, the portable personal server and the PC acquires an address, preferably using APIPA, so that the collision of address does not take place in the external network. Consequently, the portable personal server also functions as a network server on the external network. A portable personal server exhibiting high confidentiality of data and suitable for central management of data can thereby be realized.

Abstract: An electronic device has a first cabinet and a second cabinet. The second cabinet has a locking module including a hook, an operation member and a linking mechanism. The hook is formed at a position near a top end of the second cabinet around the center in the lateral direction in opened state, and is engaged with the first cabinet to lock the second cabinet in the closed state. The operation member disengages the hook from the first cabinet in response to operation. The linking mechanism links the operation to movement of disengaging the hook. The second cabinet further has a board mounted with a camera module having an image taking lens and an imaging device and a signal processing circuit for the camera module. The board is disposed at such a position that a portion in which the signal processing circuit is mounted overlaps with the linking mechanism.

Abstract: A notebook computer that has a document holding function includes an upper cover and a base. The upper cover includes a screen and an image pickup device. The base includes a keyboard and a touchpad. A touchpad chassis is disposed under the touchpad and connected with a bottom surface of the touchpad. A fixing recess is formed in an edge surface of the touchpad chassis for holding the document. A rotatable frame is disposed under the touchpad for overturning the touchpad chassis. As such, a shooting angle is defined between the image pickup device and the document held in the fixing recess.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a display unit, a driving circuit, and a base chassis. The driving circuit is configured to drive the display unit. The base chassis is made of a transparent material and includes a first region that extends outward from at least one end on a circumference of the display unit, the first region provided with an operation button used for operating the driving circuit.

Abstract: An exemplary flat panel display subassembly (1) includes a front frame (10), a back cover (12), and a speaker (14). The back cover is adjacent to the front frame. The speaker is adjacent to one of the front frame and the back cover, and defines a through hole (146) therein. One of the front frame and the back cover includes a securing structure (129) engaged in the through hole.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, an intermediate member and a lens. The base includes a guiding portion, and a first, second and third connecting portions. The intermediate member includes a first, second and third engaging portions connected to the first, second and third connecting portions, respectively. The lens is disposed at a predetermined position via the intermediate member. When the first engaging portion situated in a first position is connected to the first connecting portion, the intermediate member has at least two degrees of freedom. When the intermediate member is positioned at a second position from the first position by the guide of the guiding portion, the second and third engaging portions are connected to the second and third connecting portions, wherein the intermediate member has zero degree of freedom, and the lens is disposed at the predetermined position via the intermediate member.