Patents Examined by Lea Edmonds
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Patent number: 11706325Abstract: An angle determining circuit and method, and a folding screen terminal are provided. The circuit is applied to the folding screen terminal which includes a first and second screens rotatably connected through a rotary shaft, a resistance ring is fixedly provided outside the rotary shaft. The circuit includes: a first power supply; a first resistor, where one terminal of the first resistor is electrically connected to the first power supply; a first conductive element fixedly disposed at the first screen, where one terminal of the first conductive element is electrically connected to the other terminal of the first resistor, and the other terminal thereof slidably abuts against the resistance ring; a second conductive element fixedly disposed at the second screen, where one terminal of the second conductive element slidably abuts against the resistance ring, and the other terminal thereof is grounded; and a processor.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.Inventors: Chunhui Luo, Quanzhong Liu
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Patent number: 11698663Abstract: A computing device can include a housing including a peripheral housing defining an aperture, the peripheral housing having a constant cross-sectional area. The computing device can also include a display having a first major surface and a second major surface opposing the first major surface, the display disposed within the aperture defined by the peripheral housing and attached to the housing at one or more locations such that the first major surface and the second major surface of the display are substantially unobstructed by any other portion of the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Keith J. Hendren, Adam T. Garelli, Bryan W. Posner, Denis H. Endisch, Dinesh C. Mathew, Paul X. Wang
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Patent number: 11699366Abstract: A display device may include a display panel in which a plurality of pixels is defined, a back cover disposed on a bottom surface of the display panel, a roller which winds or unwinds the back cover and the display panel and a cover unit which is disposed at a lower side of the display panel and includes a variable cover which moves up or down as the display panel is wound or unwound. Stain, cracks, and separation of the display panel which are caused during the rolling may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jihun Song, Hoiyong Kwon
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Patent number: 11698662Abstract: A foldable mechanism and a display device including the foldable mechanism are disclosed. The foldable mechanism includes a first folding hinge, a second folding hinge, a third folding hinge, a fourth folding hinge, a first casing, a second casing, a third casing, and a fourth casing. The foldable mechanism is multifunctional and has both inward bending and outward bending functions, so that the display device can operate in three display states: a tablet display state, a mobile phone display state, and a notebook display state.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGYCO., LTD.Inventors: Wenxu Xianyu, Zhuo Zhang, Zikang Feng
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Patent number: 11687123Abstract: A rotation shaft assembly includes a first lock accessory, a second lock accessory, a rotation shaft, a driven member, and a torsion mechanism. The rotation shaft includes a first member and a second member that are rotatable relative to each other, where the first member is fixedly connected to the first lock accessory, and the second member is fixedly connected to the second lock accessory. The driven member is connected to the first member or the second member, and is configured to be driven to rotate by the first member or the second member. The torsion mechanism is at least provided at the driven member and is configured to provide torsion during rotation.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: LENOVO (BEIJING) LIMITEDInventor: Sungyu Hsieh
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Patent number: 11681331Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a first area of a constant shape, and at least one shock absorber located on a surface of the first area of the display panel, the at least one shock absorber supporting the display panel, wherein the at least one shock absorber includes a first member located on the first area of the display panel, and a second member facing the first member. The second member is connected to the first member and disposed only on a part of the first member.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Taechang Kim, Hyeryoung Park, Sanghyo Park, Hyunbin Park, Soyoun Jung, Chanhui Han
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Patent number: 11681329Abstract: An electronic device assembly is provided, including an electronic device body and a detachable lens module. The electronic device body has a housing and a first joining unit, wherein the first joining unit is disposed on the housing. The detachable lens module is detachably assembled onto the housing and has a second joining unit, wherein the first joining unit is joined to the second joining unit to electrically connect the detachable lens module to the electronic device body.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Yi-Ta Huang, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai, Chi-Hung Lai, Wu-Chen Lee, Pin-Chueh Lin, Chih-Wei Liao, Ting-Wen Pai, Wen-Chieh Chen
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Patent number: 11675396Abstract: A hinge assembly, including a rotating shaft and a pair of cams, is provided. The cams are sleeved on the rotating shaft so as to be rotatable relative to each other. The pair of cams respectively has a first flat surface and a second flat surface facing each other, and a curved surface adjacent to the first flat surface and the second flat surface. The first flat surface of one of the cams passes by the curved surface to move from one flat surface to the other flat surface of the other cam, so as to enable the pair of cams to move relatively away or closer along an axial direction of the rotating shaft. The curved surfaces of the cams are in surface contact when the first flat surface passes by the curved surface. A portable electronic device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Yi-Hsuan Yang, Wu-Chen Lee, Cheng-Nan Ling, Yi-Ta Huang, Hung-Jen Su
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Patent number: 11670199Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a first cover supporting a rear surface of the display panel and a second cover with a first end of the second cover connected to the first cover. The display device also includes a roller to which a second end of the second cover is fixed with the roller configured to wind or unwind the display panel. The display device further includes a fastening member configured to fix the second end of the second cover to the roller. The roller includes a flat part and a curved part, and the flat part includes a first flat portion and a second flat portion that is closer to a center surface of the roller than the first flat portion. The fastening member is disposed on the second flat portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: ChounSung Kang, GeunChang Park, Daeyun Kim
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Patent number: 11669132Abstract: A hinged mobile computing device includes a first housing part with a first display and a second housing part with a second display. The first and second housing parts are coupled by a hinge assembly that includes a spring-loaded opening mechanism configured to bias with a biasing torque the first housing part and second housing part to rotate away from each other when the first and second displays are in a closed face-to-face orientation. An electro-magnetic closure system is configured to retain the first and second displays in the closed face-to-face orientation against the biasing torque of the spring-loaded opening mechanism, and release of the electro-magnetic closure system permits the first housing part to rotationally separate from the second housing part to a predetermined angular orientation due to the biasing force of the spring-loaded opening mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Daniel Clark Park
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Patent number: 11672091Abstract: Various embodiments provide a display screen system that includes a display screen, a first stand element, and a second stand element. The display screen can include a front display surface, a back surface, and a bottom surface. The first and second stand elements can each include a connection element disposed between a first end and a second end. The display screen stand system can be configured to be assembled in a table top configuration or a wall mount configuration. In the table top configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are attached to the bottom of the display screen. In the wall mount configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are configured to be coupled to the back of the display screen.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Aaron Murphy, Mike Wayman, Logan Oglesby
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Patent number: 11669128Abstract: Systems and methods involve a case, adapter, and portable electronic device, the system includes at least one base; at least two walls positioned on either side of the at least one base; at least one slot defined at least in part by the at least two walls and the at least one base; at least one post extending from the at least one base; and at least one interface including at least one electrically conductive contact extending from the at least one base. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.Inventors: Emelie Elna Victoria Troedson, Brian Lewis Piper
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Patent number: 11662779Abstract: A portable information handling system rotationally couples housing portions with a variable torque hinge having a first axle that rotates with a first housing portion, a second axle that rotates with a second housing portion and a synchronizing gear assembly that translates rotation between the first and second axles. Variable torque is applied by selectively engaging and disengaging a coupler gear with the synchronizing gear assembly to apply and remove an increased torque that resists housing rotation. In one embodiment, the coupler gear is an idler gear of the synchronizing gear mechanism that selectively applies and removes an increase torque of the second axle to the first axle. The coupler gear slides in response to an actuator, such as an electro-permanent magnet acting on a ferromagnetic material with high and low magnetic attraction states.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason S. Morrison, Anthony J. Sanchez
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Patent number: 11656659Abstract: A portable information handling system housing rotationally couples housing portions with a dual axis synchronized gear to rotate about parallel spaced axes that define a radius to support folding of a flexible display. Each axis of the synchronized gear couples to a housing portion with a sliding bracket that adjusts length during rotation. Plural pivot arms couple to a main body of the hinge at the first and second axes and to the housing portions to manage spacing of the housing portions during rotation. A sliding member coupled to the main body engages with the plural pivot arms to synchronize rotation of the plural pivot arms and regulate torsional forces related to rotation of the housing portions that can damage a display film folding at the hinge.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventor: Duck Soo Choi
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Patent number: 11659670Abstract: The present application describes apparatuses, systems, and methods for robust, adaptable, and deployable computing devices and radio systems. In one aspect, the present application describes a chassis for housing electronic componentry. The chassis includes a frame with a top plate and a bottom plate, an interface panel located on the chassis frame; a back panel located on the chassis frame opposite the interface panel, and a protective protrusion located at a corner of the chassis frame extending beyond the top plate and the bottom plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: CACI, Inc.—FederalInventor: David McDowell
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Patent number: 11650629Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a mold frame at least partially surrounding the display panel, and a bracket at least partially overlapping the mold frame. Each of the mold frame and the bracket includes an electrically conductive material, and the mold frame and the bracket are electrically connected to each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Eui Jung Kwon, Hee Kwon Lee, Kyu Bong Jung, Soong Won Cho
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Patent number: 11635787Abstract: An electronic device, including a host, a main display, an auxiliary display, and a lifting mechanism, is provided. The main display is pivoted to the host. The auxiliary display is disposed on the host. The lifting mechanism is disposed between the auxiliary display and the host. The lifting mechanism is configured to lift the auxiliary display and maintain a lifting height of the auxiliary display.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Chia-Bo Chen, Yi-Hsuan Yang, Chuan-Hua Wang, Chih-Chun Liu, Wu-Chen Lee
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Patent number: 11630490Abstract: The disclosure discloses an electronic device including a flexible display having an expandable display area.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chungha Kim, Sungkwon Kim, Sangmin Hyun, Geunyong Park
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Patent number: 11626041Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a display area where images are displayed, a first cover configured to support a rear surface of the display panel, a roller configured to wind or unwind the display panel and the first cover, a second cover with a first end of the second cover fixed to the roller and a second opposite end of the second cover connected to an end of the first cover, and a cover assembly connecting the first cover and the second cover, wherein a boundary of the display area overlaps the cover assembly, and the cover assembly is configured to expose the display area.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: GeunChang Park, ChounSung Kang
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Patent number: 11625074Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge housing disposed between the first housing and the second housing, and a flexible display at least partially disposed on the first housing and the second housing. The first housing and the second housing perform a folding or unfolding operation based on the hinge housing, and include at least one fiber structure disposed on at least a portion of a side of the first housing, the portion of the side being adjacent to the hinge housing within a predetermined distance.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Heecheul Moon