Abstract: An improved multi-purpose kickstand assembly 100 has a modular kickstand mechanism 134 to securely support an electronic communications device 102 in a landscape mode and/or portrait mode. One or more sensors in the electronic communications device can detect the position of a kickstand-magnet 156 secured to the kickstand 136 to electronically determine the position of the kickstand. The kickstand can serve as a channel 170 for a speaker port 166 and/or speaker 168 and can enhance antennae performance for improved audio quality.

Abstract: An electronic device display may have a color filter layer and a thin film transistor layer. A layer of liquid crystal material may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin film transistor layer. A layer of polarizer may be laminated onto the surface of the color filter layer. Laser trimming may ensure that the edges of the polarizer are even with the edges of the color filter layer. The thin film transistor layer may have an array of thin film transistors that control pixels of the liquid crystal material in the display. Driver circuitry may be used to control the array. The driver circuitry may be encapsulated in a planarized encapsulant on the thin film transistor layer or may be mounted to the underside of the color filter layer. Conductive structures may connect driver circuitry on the color filter layer to the thin film transistor layer.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a base portion and a lid portion coupled to the base portion at a hinge configured such that the base portion and the lid portion can rotate between an open configuration of the electronic device and a closed configuration of the electronic device. The lid portion can include at least one segment that is to raise at least a portion of the base portion in response to a rotation toward the open configuration (e.g., opening the lid portion to access a touchpad or a keyboard of the electronic device, or to see a display of the electronic device).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An information terminal apparatus includes a flat plate-shaped conductive housing including a first principal surface, a second principal surface, and a side surface that connects the principal surfaces, and a display provided on the first principal surface. The conductive housing includes a slit extending from the first principal surface to the second principal surface. Near the slit, a power feeding coil coupled to an IC element for an HF-band RFID system is disposed. The power feeding coil is magnetically coupled to the conductive housing via the slit. Thus, the conductive housing is utilized as a radiation element of the HF-band RFID system.

Abstract: A wearable electronic modular computer-communicator device is described which may interact and cooperate with other wearable, vehicle-mounted, object-mounted or stationary electronic devices that are also described.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A portable terminal is formed with reinforced structures for withstanding external impacts. The portable terminal includes a front case and an input device arranged on the front case. A first rear cover coupled to a rear side of the front case is formed from a metallic material. A second rear cover coupled to the rear side of the front case and the first rear cover is formed from a synthetic resin. And a fastening device anchors the second rear cover to the rear side of the front case. The input device is positioned on an outer surface of the front case, and the fastening device is anchored to a rear side of the input device.

Abstract: An electronic device suitable for connecting with an expansion assembly is provided. The electronic device includes a main body and an expansion module. The expansion module is pivoted to the main body and suitable for rotating relative to the main body between an operating position and an accommodating position. When the expansion module is located at the operating position, the expansion assembly is suitable of being electrically connected to the expansion module and providing a supporting force to the main body.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an input device, a display that displays information, a first housing provided with the input device, a second housing provided with the display, a coupler that couples the first housing and the second housing to each other to enable changing of a positional relationship between the first housing and the second housing, a setter that allows a user to make a setting for enabling or disabling inputting to the input device, a positional-relationship detector that detects the positional relationship between the first housing and the second housing, and a controller that enables inputting to the input device, regardless of a setting by the setter, when a result of detection by the positional-relationship detector satisfies a first predetermined condition, in a case where a setting by the setter is made to disable inputting to the input device.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An electronic device includes at least one connector, such as for physically coupling the electronic device to a device accessory. The connector includes a coupling element movable between a retracted position and an extended position in response to a magnetic force that exceeds a biasing force applied to the coupling element by a biasing element.

Abstract: A display panel device includes a panel, a stand, at least one stand hinge, and at least one foot mechanism. The stand hinge is disposed at a first side of the stand, and the stand hinge is pivotally connecting the panel to the stand. The foot mechanism is disposed at a second side of the stand opposite to the first side. The foot mechanism includes a foot and an elastically pivot assembly. The elastically pivot assembly is pivotally connecting the foot to the stand. When the panel display device is in an opened status, the panel and the stand form a first angle, and one side of the foot lies on a plane. When the panel display device is in a closed status, the stand covers the panel and the foot mechanism is placed within an opening of the panel.

Abstract: A display device includes a cover having an inner surface, and a clamping unit provided on the inner surface and having two spaced-apart clamping arms. A display panel includes a protruding portion protruding from a frame thereof, corresponding in position to the clamping unit, and formed with a through hole. The bezel includes a through hole formed in a bezel body thereof and registered with the through hole in the protruding portion. The shock absorbing positioner includes a positioning post protruding from a pad body thereof. The positioning post extends through the through holes in the bezel body and the protruding portion, and is clamped between the clamping arms, thereby fixing together the bezel, the display panel and the cover.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps.

Abstract: A frame for a mobile device with a memory and a processor running an application and a system for displaying digital content, comprising a frame assembly for the mobile device, comprising a processor, a media storage memory, a first body with a recess configured for receipt of a mobile device in the frame assembly, and a second body, configured to connect to the first body to enclose the mobile device. Preferably, at least one of the two sides comprises a connector, configured to connect with a corresponding connector of the mobile device, so that the processor of the frame is configured to communicate, through said connector, with the memory and processor of the mobile device. In an alternate embodiment, at least one of the two sides comprises a communication means, configured to communicate with the memory and processor of the mobile device through WiFi, Bluetooth, or the Internet.

Abstract: A system comprises three major components including a portable monitor, a housing, and a removable shelf. The portable monitor is suitable to display HDMI data coming from mobiles devices. The portable monitor also includes an electrical source to charge mobile devices, such as smartphones, while HDMI data is displayed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mobile terminal including a display unit, a first film having one surface coated with a first adhesive material, the surface coupled to a back surface of the display unit by the first adhesive material, and a front case having a second adhesive material disposed on one surface thereof, the surface coupled to the other surface of the first film by the second adhesive material, wherein an adhesive strength of the first adhesive material is smaller than an adhesive strength of the second adhesive material, such that the back surface of the mobile terminal may be attached to the case to prevent the bezel from increasing.

Abstract: In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a display portion, a base frame coupled to the display portion where the base frame includes a channel defined by a top wall opposite a bottom wall and a side wall coupled to the top wall and to the bottom wall. The side wall can have an outer surface defining at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the base frame. The channel can have a first portion on a first side of the base frame and a second portion on a second side of the base frame opposite the first side of the base frame. The apparatus can include a midplane having a first edge disposed in the first portion of the channel and having a second edge disposed in the second portion of the channel.

Abstract: A touch panel, having a light transmission touch sensing region and a peripheral region adjacent to at least one side of the light transmission touch sensing region, includes an inner frame and a decoration frame disposed in the peripheral region. The peripheral region has an inner edge and an outer edge, wherein the inner edge is closer to the light transmission touch sensing region than the outer edge. The inner sidewall of the inner frame is disposed along the inner edge of the peripheral region. The decoration frame includes at least one decoration layer. The pattern of the decoration layer does not exceed the inner edge of the peripheral region.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an anti-theft device for a computer system includes a lock; a slot formed on a housing of the computer system for fixing the lock; and a switching module for cutting off power supply for a plurality of external interfaces of the computer system when the lock is fixed to the slot.

Abstract: Dual screen display devices are disclosed. The device is able to be a mechanical hinge capable of joining multiple screens to form a single display or a substantially continuous display. The device is also capable of splitting a jointed display into separated screens. In some embodiments, the device comprises detaining mechanisms allowing the device to instantly interchange among several pre-defined angles or positions.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first casing component that is provided with a through hole and made of metal, a second casing component that is integrally molded with the first casing component and made of resin, and a third casing component that covers the second casing component, wherein the second casing component is provided so as to extend from a face on one side of the through hole of the first casing component to a face on the other side of the first casing component through the through hole. The second casing component includes a fixing portion that fixes the second casing component to the first casing component, and a rib that is provided so as to stand over the first casing component in a position away from the through hole, and the third casing component being supported by the rib.

Abstract: A hinge structure suited for connecting between a first body and a second body is provided, such that the first and the second bodies can rotate in relative to each other. The hinge structure includes a first pivoting member, a second pivoting member, and a third pivoting member. The first pivoting member has a first fixing portion fixed to the first body and a first winding portion extending from the first fixing portion. The second pivoting member has a second fixing portion fixed to the first body and a second winding portion extending from the second fixing portion. The third pivoting member is disposed on the second body and has a shaft. The first winding portion and the second winding portion respectively wind around the shaft. The first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are located at opposite sides of the shaft. An electronic device is also provided.

Abstract: A display apparatus may include a display module having a flat display unit with a front surface and a touchscreen panel extending to cover the front surface by protruding from the display unit. The display unit may have a display screen and projecting pieces projecting parallel to the front surface. The display apparatus may further include a front cover part including an opening to receive the display unit, and a front surface to receive a region of the touchscreen panel protruding from the display unit, and a presser member inserted between the front surface of the front cover part and the projecting pieces in order to minimize floating or lifting of the display module from the front cover part.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a base, a circuit module, and a wall mount bracket. The base includes a base body and a carrier pivoted around the base body. The display panel is disposed on the base body. The carrier is capable of swinging between a support position and a folded position relative to the display panel. The circuit module is disposed in the carrier and is electrically connected to the display panel. The wall mount bracket is disposed on a surface of the carrier and moves to an unexpanded position or an expanded position relative to the carrier through an extension plate, so as to increase a torque when the base supports the display panel to stand or be hung on a surface.

Abstract: An electronic display assembly may comprise a flexible electronic display screen that may be rolled onto a reel in a retracted configuration and extend from the reel in an extended configuration. Additionally, some electronic display stands are capable of connecting to and supporting a flexible electronic display screen in an extended configuration.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base and a cover. The base includes a sliding member slidably mounted thereon. The cover is pivotally mounted on the sliding member. A bobbin is rotatably mounted on the cover. A transmission line is sleeved around the bobbin. One end of the transmission line is connected to the cover, and another end of the transmission line is connected to the base. A position of the cover relative to the base is adjustable by sliding the sliding member on the base, and the transmission line wraps on or off the bobbin when the sliding member slides on the base.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display is disclosed. In one embodiment, the display includes 1) a display panel including i) a display area configured to display an image and ii) a pad area adjacent to the display area and configured not to display an image, 2) a bezel configured to receive the display panel and 3) a reinforcing member positioned between the pad area of the display panel and the bezel. According to at least one embodiment, the deformation of the portion corresponding to the pad area of the display panel among the bezel may be prevented during an external impact, and thereby the twisting strength and the bending strength may be improved.

Abstract: A portable terminal is provided which includes a window member including a screen area and a bezel area enclosing the screen area; a display module arranged at an inner surface of the window member so as to output a screen through the screen area; and a receiving part resonant antenna arranged at the inner surface of the window member and attached to the bezel area, wherein the receiving part resonant antenna is arranged parallel to three sides of the display module.

Abstract: An apparatus and method move a bumper from a recessed position to a projecting position in response to pivoting of a display panel.

Abstract: A method includes forming an assembly of a first part of a computing device enclosure and a second part of the computing device enclosure by disposing a thermoplastic adhesive layer between a surface portion of the first part and an opposing surface portion of the second part. The surface portion of the first part and the opposing surface portion of the second part define one or more bonding areas of the first part and the second part across a lateral extent of the assembly. The assembly has a non-uniform thermal mass distribution across its lateral extent. The method further includes applying spatially varying amounts of heat to the assembly across its lateral extent to soften the thermoplastic adhesive layer in the bonding areas relatively uniformly across the lateral extent of the assembly compared to applying a non-spatially varying amount of heat across the lateral extent of the assembly.

Abstract: A support for an object is provided. The support may comprise a bottom part, a sidewall, and a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of sidewalls may be connected to the bottom part. The bottom part and the plurality of sidewalls may be made of essentially one piece of flat member. The bottom part and the plurality of sidewalls form an easel to accept the object. The plurality of fastener may be disposed on the plurality of sidewalls.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device, which includes a front frame and a plastic frame. The plastic frame forms a receiving space. The front frame is received in the receiving space. The plastic frame includes first resilient elements and second resilient elements. The first resilient elements and the second resilient elements resiliently clamp and retain an edge of the front frame. The present invention also provides a plastic frame of liquid crystal display device. With the above arrangement, the liquid crystal display device and the plastic frame thereof use the first resilient elements and the second resilient elements of the plastic frame to clamp an edge of the front frame so as to simplify an assembling operation of the liquid crystal display device, improve manufacturing efficiency, and saving material of the front frame, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the liquid crystal display device.

Abstract: An ejector for stylus includes a housing, an ejecting module and an operating member. The housing defines a retaining slot for retaining the stylus. The ejecting module includes a pushing member and an elastic member retained in the retaining slot. The pushing member defines a latching slot. The operating member includes an elastic arm and a latching arm extending from the elastic arm. The latching arm includes a latch opposite to the elastic arm. The latch is latched in the latching slot to fix the pushing member in the retaining slot and compressing the elastic member. The latch is detached from the latching slot and the compressed elastic member is released to drive the pushing member to push the stylus out of the retaining slot, when an external force is applied to curve the elastic arm.

Abstract: A footstand mechanism for adjusting a tilt angle of an electronic device includes a shaft, a first engaging member, a polygonal block and a second engaging member. The shaft is rotatably disposed on a base of the electronic device, and the first engaging member is disposed on the base and located in a position corresponding to an end of the shaft. The polygonal block is installed on the shaft and rotates with the shaft. The polygonal block includes a plurality of supporting surfaces, and the plurality of supporting surfaces is respectively away from the shaft by different distances. The second engaging member is disposed at the end of the shaft and includes a plurality of engaging portions. The plurality of engaging portions is corresponding to the plurality of supporting surfaces for respectively engaging with the first engaging member.

Abstract: A display device includes a cover having an inner surface, and a resilient piece having a first through hole formed in a main plate thereof and two arm units respectively extending from two opposite lateral ends of the main plate and fixed to the inner surface. A display panel includes a protruding portion corresponding in position to the resilient piece, and a second through hole registered with the first through hole. A bezel includes a third through hole registered with the second through hole. The shock absorbing positioner includes a positioning post inserted consecutively and frictionally through the third, second and first through holes to fix together the bezel, the display panel and the resilient piece.

Abstract: A frame member (130) includes a bottom plate part (132) facing the lower surface of a display device (110), a wall part (133) extending upwardly from an edge part of the bottom plate part (132), and a top plate part (134) extending from an upper edge part of the wall part in a horizontal direction. An aperture (131) into which a wiring member (120) connected to the display device (110) is inserted is formed between the wall part (133) and the top plate part (134). The frame member (130) retains and supports the display device (110).

Abstract: A mobile computing device comprising a display panel and a home button, the display panel being disposed on the exterior front surface and the home button being disposed on the exterior back surface of the mobile computing device. The front surface may be free of any additional user Input/Output devices apart from the display panel. The mobile computing device may further comprise an accelerometer and a phone circuit. Upon detection that the display panel faces away from a user during a phone call, displayed information on the display panel may be concealed automatically. The accelerometer may be also operable to detect shaking motions on the mobile computing device as a user command to turn on or turn off the display panel.

Abstract: A portable electronic device can act as a music player, gaming device and a smart phone combined. The device has multiple panels each with a display. The panels are connected in a manner to permit the device to be opened and closed such as by folding the panels. When folded the a device is compact and able to held in the palm of a hand, yet such a device can be extended into a larger form factor, such as the size of commonly available tablets. Furthermore, when in proximity to a large display device, such a device can act like a laptop or personal computer through a local connection such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other communication protocol to the display.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus has a trapezoidally shaped first housing having a first side portion, a second side portion, slanted side portions, a bottom surface portion, and a top surface portion, the second side portion having a width smaller than a width of the first side portion and being parallel to the first side portion, the slanted side portions connecting end points of the first side portion with respective end points of the second side portion. The electronic apparatus has a second housing and a connecting portion connecting the first side portion of the first housing with the second housing such that the second housing is capable of being opened and closed with respect to the top surface portion of the first housing.

Abstract: An exemplary electrical device includes a first main body; a second main body; and a rotatable mechanism pivotally connected the first main body and the second main body. The rotatable mechanism includes a first rotation unit and a second rotation unit. The first rotation unit is capable of making the first main body rotate around a second rotation axis in a plane perpendicular to the second rotation axis. The second rotation unit is capable of making the first main body rotate relative to the second main body around a first rotation axis.

Abstract: Improved housings for electronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, an electronic device housing can have one or more outer members (e.g., exposed major surfaces), such as front or back surfaces, that are formed of glass. The one or more glass surfaces can be part of outer member assemblies that can be secured to other portions of the electronic device housing. In other embodiments, apparatus, systems and methods for robustly attaching a cover portion of an electronic device to a bottom portion, e.g., a housing portion, of the electronic device are described. The electronic device can be portable and in some cases handheld.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a display, and a connecting member. The base includes a motherboard. The display is rotatably mounted to the base and includes a cover and a screen. The connecting member is configured for connecting the display and the motherboard and includes a second group of connecting wires and a FPCB with a first group of connecting wires. A gap is defined between the cover and the screen. The first group of connecting wires is electronically connected to the screen. The second group of connecting wires is electronically connected to the motherboard. The FPCB extends into the gap.

Abstract: In embodiments of an expandable mobile device, the device includes first and second housing parts that slide-engage relative to each other to extend and retract the device. The expandable mobile device includes a flexible display that extends from an interior of the expandable mobile device as the second housing part slides out from the first housing part. The flexible display also retracts into the interior of the expandable mobile device as the second housing part slides into the first housing part. Rollers are integrated in the first housing part and bend the flexible display around a fixed radius to position a first section of the flexible display approximately parallel to a second section of the flexible display in a retracted position of the expandable mobile device.

Abstract: An apparatus has a first body part, a second body part, and a support mechanism configured to keep the first and second body parts together while enabling a user to move the first and second body parts between a closed configuration and an open configuration. In the closed configuration, the first and second body parts are stacked and the support mechanism is sandwiched between the first and second body parts. The apparatus further has user input equipment positioned such that the user input equipment is behind the first body part and accessible to the user when the first and second body parts are in the open configuration and the user input equipment is not accessible to the user when the first and second body parts are in the closed configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.

Abstract: A case for holding a portable electronic device includes an anterior portion, a posterior portion, a boot, a transparent covering portion, and a plurality of fasteners. The anterior portion may have a front surface, a back surface, and a screen window. The posterior portion may have a front surface and a back surface. The boot may be flexible and may fit around the portable electronic device. The boot may have a sidewall, a flange extending inwardly from the sidewall, and a rear panel. The sidewall may be between the anterior portion and the posterior portion. The transparent covering portion may have an outer edge, a front surface, and a back surface. The outer edge may be between the boot and the back surface of the anterior portion. The plurality of fasteners may fasten the anterior portion and the posterior portion.