Abstract: A computer with a security mechanism, for securing a motherboard and a storage medium drive such as a hard disk, is provided. The computer comprises a chassis, a pan, a first latch, a locking mechanism and a lock. The pan, disposed under the chassis, has the motherboard mounted thereon. The first latch, moveably disposed at the chassis, detachably engages the pan so that the pan combines with the chassis. The hard disk drive is accessibly disposed on the chassis. The locking mechanism is moveably disposed at the chassis to lock the hard disk drive in a separable manner.

Abstract: A notebook computer with an LCD display monitor, the LCD display monitor having a latch part that serves to both turn “on” or “off” the LCD backlight whenever the LCD display is rotated open or closed on a main body, but also serves as a toggle switch to enable a user to cut power to the LCD display when the LCD display is open. The latch part is spring loaded and can slide to varying positions during use of a notebook computer. If the LCD is open, it slides to a first position where normally, the LCD backlight is “on”. When the LCD monitor is closed and locked onto a main body for the notebook computer, the latch part assumes a second position where the backlight is turned off. However, when the LCD is open, if the latch part is slid fully against the spring loaded bias, a toggle switch is activated which enables the user to toggle between “backlight on” and “backlight off” during use of a notebook computer.

Abstract: A computer with a fixed casing accommodating at least one computer component and having an upward opening, a movable casing covering at least a part of the opening of the fixed casing and equipped with at least one computer component on its inner surface, a pair of hinges adjacent to opposite sides of the opening and rotatably supporting the movable casing, and a latch provided either the fixed casing or the movable casing, engaging and disengaging the movable casing to and from the fixed casing. With this configuration, the present invention provides the computer having the casing which is simply assembled and disassembled, thereby allowing a user easily repair and to exchange the computer components.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a moving support member moving in a back-and-forth direction of the electronic apparatus, an upper-end support member for supporting an upper end of a front panel in a movable manner, and a lower-end support member supported to the moving support member in a rotary manner, in which when the moving support member moves to the front side of the electronic apparatus, the upper-end support member moves the upper end of the front panel in such a manner that the front side surface of the front panel may face the upward and also restricts the inclination of the front panel by means of the upper-end support member while accordingly turning the lower-end support member as holding up the lower end of the front panel.

Abstract: A flat monitor. The flat monitor comprises a supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism comprises a base having a receiving space, a first linking shaft having a first end connected to the base and a second end, and a second linking shaft having a third end and a fourth end. The third end is movably connected to the base and moves between a first position and a second position. The fourth end is pivoted to the second end of the first linking shaft so as to form a joint portion. A deceleration device is disposed between the first linking shaft and the base in order to slow the speed at which the joint portion moves between a supporting position and a receiving position.

Abstract: An interlock enables power to a computer component to be disconnected prior to removal of the component from an access port. Actuation of a latch enables an operator to move the interlock away from the access port of a computer housing. Movement of the interlock away from a computer housing removes communication of the interlock with a power switch of the associated access port and thereby removes power to the associated access port. In addition, movement of the interlock away from the housing enables an operator to remove and/or place a component in the access port. Similarly, proper placement of the interlock in front of the access port places the interlock in communication with a power switch of the associated access port and provides power to the associated access port, and prevents actuation of an ejection lever of the access port.

Abstract: A technique for increasing the thermal capability of a portable electronic device includes transferring dissipated heat from a heat source disposed within the portable electronic device to at least one heat exchanger via at least one respective thermal transfer device. This may be in addition to another heat exchanger connected to the heat source via another thermal transfer device. At least one external fan is disposed adjacent to the at least one heat exchanger and dissipated heat transferred from the heat source to the at least one heat exchanger is removed via a flow of air generated by the at least one external fan. This may be in addition to an internal fan disposed adjacent the another heat exchanger to dissipate heat transferred from the heat source to the anther heat exchanger via flow of air generated by the internal fan. The at least one thermal transfer device may be a heat pipe. The portable electronic device may be a notebook computer and the heat source disposed therein may be a processor.

Abstract: A miniature keyboard for a palm held computer is disclosed. The miniature keyboard includes a plurality of keys for providing input to a hand held computing device. The keyboard includes a platform supporting the plurality of keys. The platform is configured to be sized for use by a single hand and the platforms is selectively foldable to substantially conceal the plurality of keys from view. The keyboard also includes a support structure that couples the platform to the hand held computing device body. The support structure is configured to prevent substantial movement of the platform relative to the hand held computing device body.

Abstract: An elongated and hollow wiring track includes a rectangular plastic cover whose edges carry female hinge members and a U-shaped plastic channel having a flat outer surface, two inclined side walls that extend in a common direction at 45-degrees away from the flat outer surface, and two perpendicular side walls that extend in a common direction away from the inclined side walls perpendicular to the flat outer surface. Each of the perpendicular side walls carries a male hinge member that releasably mates with a female hinge member when the U-shaped channel is pivotally mounted onto the cover to form an internal wire-cavity. A DIN rail mounted on the outer surface of the U-shaped channel. A terminal strip is mounted on an exterior surface of each of the inclined side walls. The number N of metal busses are mounted on each of the terminal strips. A plurality of terminal-groups are mounted on each of the terminal strips.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a component in a computer system includes a housing having a component bay including a first and a second positioning device in a first sequence. A component for the bay includes a first and a second positioning device in a second sequence, which is inverse to the first sequence. In this manner, when the component is inserted into the bay, the second positioning device of the bay engages the first positioning device of the component and, simultaneously, the first positioning device of the bay engages the second positioning device of the component.

Abstract: A computer chassis includes a base portion formed of a metal chassis and a cosmetic cover. A top portion of the chassis is formed of a metal chassis and a cosmetic cover. A plurality of first computer components are mounted in the base portion. A plurality of second computer components are mounted in the top portion. A pivotal connection is provided between the top portion and the base portion. The top portion is pivotable about 90° relative to the base portion to an open position immediately exposing all of the first and second computer components for access, without removing any of the cosmetic covers.

Abstract: A blade server module for simultaneously installing a plurality layers of small servers in a front and rear array fashion to form a supercomputer for processing a large amount of data mainly includes a casing which have holding units divided to form retrieval spaces for housing the small servers, a radiator located in the casing and an outer lid located on the upper side of the casing. The server module may house and couple a plurality of small servers to form a supercomputer for processing a large amount of data.

Abstract: A system for cooling a component in a computer system is disclosed. The cooling system of the present invention comprises a heat collection chamber including an inlet opening and an outlet opening, wherein the inlet opening is located in a position vertically higher than a location of the outlet opening. The system includes a heat conductive jacket adapted to be in thermal contact with the component. The jacket includes an inlet port and an outlet port through which a cooling fluid circulates. The system also includes a first hollow tube for coupling the outlet port to the inlet opening, and a second hollow tube for coupling the outlet opening to the inlet port.

Abstract: Methods and systems for protecting a computing device are described. Various embodiments provide a computer having a housing that defines an internal cavity. A sensor is mounted on the housing and is configured to sense a temperature of the internal cavity or some other condition associated with the cavity. The sensor generates a signal that can be used to ensure that the computer does not overheat.

Abstract: Data storage systems are provided. A representative system includes a carrier that incorporates a frame and a cover. The frame includes a faceplate, a first rail and a second rail, with the first and second rails extending outwardly from said faceplate. The first and second rails also are adapted to receive the cover therebetween. Preferably, the cover is configured to at least partially encase a data storage device received by the carrier. Other systems and devices also are provided.

Abstract: An enclosure includes a base having an interior portion defined by a first side panel and a second side panel and a frame joined to the first side panel and the second side panel such that the frame extends across the interior portion the base. A computer system includes a motherboard having a central processing unit, a power supply capable of supplying power to the motherboard, and an enclosure capable of housing the motherboard and the power supply. The enclosure includes a base having an interior portion defined by a first side panel and a second side panel and a frame joined to the first side panel and the second side panel such that the frame extends across the interior portion of the base.

Abstract: A disk drive assembly includes a chassis adapted to be fixed on a computer housing, a module-mounting seat rotatable on the chassis between an exposed position and a concealed position, and a disk drive module attached to the seat. When the seat is disposed at the exposed position, the module is exposed within an opening in the computer housing, thereby permitting insertion of a recording medium into the module. When the seat is disposed at the concealed position, the module is deflected from the opening and is concealed entirely within the computer housing.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable information processing apparatus such as a notebook personal computer which is improved in operability for an operation element which can be rotated and pushed in. A lid member having a display screen is mounted for pivotal folding and unfolding movement on and with respect to a body of a notebook personal computer. A keyboard, a touch pad, left and right click buttons, and an operation element, which can be rotated in the forward and backward directions and can be displaced by a push-in operation, are provided on an upper face of the body. For example, when the operation element is rotated, an application is selected, and the selected application is executed by a push-in operation of the operation element.

Abstract: A computing device and a device bay heat exchanger. The device bay heat exchanger includes a first heat transfer element and a second heat transfer element. The first heat transfer element has a portion thermally coupled to an electronic component. The first and the second heat transfer element conformally engage each other yet are removable from each other.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display section and an antenna. The antenna is provided on the back of a display panel within a housing of the display section. The housing of the display section has an opening to surround an area for mounting the antenna. Even with the antenna disposed within the housing of the display section, antenna performance is improved. The electronic device has a reduced size and a higher package density, as well as reliable communications with constant stability.