Patents Examined by Nidhi Thaker
  • Patent number: 11836011
    Abstract: A foldable multimedia terminal capable of providing a keyboard input condition or a dual screen is disclosed, comprising: a foldable keyboard having one-side keyboard and the other-side keyboard foldably connected to the one-side keyboard such that a user performs an input; a first terminal unit which has a touch display so as to allow an input to be carried out by means of the foldable keyboard or by means of touch, while being linked with the foldable keyboard; a second terminal unit which is provided so as to be integrated with or separated from the rear surface of the one-side keyboard and/or the other-side keyboard constituting the foldable keyboard, and which provides the dual screen together with the first terminal unit or takes over the function of the first terminal unit while being linked with the first terminal unit; and a terminal holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: June Soo Oh
  • Patent number: 11829203
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device includes a flexible display having a front display surface and a back non-display surface; and a folding mechanism configured such that the display is folded with back non-display surfaces facing each other. The folding mechanism may include at least one rounded radius about which the display is folded, and may be configured such that the display is folded a plurality of times. The mobile electronic device may take the form of a display accessory including a docking mechanism for receiving a primary mobile electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Michael J Ure
  • Patent number: 11815952
    Abstract: A dock for a computing device includes: a cradle configured to receive a first edge of the computing device; a body extending from the cradle, the body having: (i) a first mounting surface configured to removably support a first accessory module in a first volume adjacent to the computing device, and (ii) a second mounting surface configured to removably support, independently of the first accessory module, a second accessory module in a second volume disjoint from the first volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Allen Stone, David William Reber, Brian D. Ryder, Chad Chaumont, Dennis Barrett
  • Patent number: 11809241
    Abstract: A display device includes a casing, a display panel, and a camera module. The casing includes a bottom plate portion and a plurality of side plate portions, the plurality of side plate portions are respectively located at different sides of the bottom plate portion, and the of side plate portions and the bottom plate portion together define an accommodation space therebetween. The display panel is located in the accommodation space. One of the plurality of side plate portions has an inner side wall and a recess located at the inner side wall, the recess has an opening connected to the accommodation space and faces towards the display panel, and the camera module is accommodated in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jui-Fong Ho, Chung Hsin Wu, Shen-Tsai Cheng
  • Patent number: 11797054
    Abstract: A foldable display device includes a display panel which includes a folding area and non-folding areas on some sides of the folding area, and a hinge unit which is disposed in an area corresponding to the folding area below the display panel to in-fold or out-fold the display panel. The hinge unit includes a plurality of rotary shafts and a plurality of coupling links disposed between the plurality of rotary shafts. Accordingly, the foldable display device can be bi-directionally (e.g., inwardly or outwardly) folded by the hinge unit with a simple structure. Further, a radius of curvature during the folding can be desirably changed by adjusting a component of the hinge unit, for example, a number of the plurality of rotary shafts and the plurality of coupling links, a cross-sectional length, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: NohJin Myung, Wansoo Lee, Youngjoo Park, Jieun Lee, Eun Roh
  • Patent number: 11789498
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a non-folding area and a sliding area in order along a first direction, a display surface in the non-folding area and the sliding area, and the sliding area including an exposed area of the display surface closest to the non-folding area, the exposed area having a length along the first direction which is variable, a support member coupled to the display panel and movable together with the display panel, and a housing facing the support member with the display panel therebetween and defining an opening corresponding to the non-folding area. The housing is slidably extendable and contractable along the first direction, at the sliding area, the housing which is slidably contracted defines a first length of the exposed area, and the housing which is slidably extended defines a second length of the exposed area which is larger than the first length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yun Mi Choi, Dong Hyun Kim, Ok Kyung Park
  • Patent number: 11761573
    Abstract: Display assemblies for supporting displays on stands or support arms have mount portions to removably attach to the displays using magnetic assemblies and latches. The magnetic assemblies and latches can improve user experience and allow the display to be installed on a support arm from the viewing side of the display and without having to see or reach behind the display. Magnetic structures can center a mount portion of the support arm and a recess of the display and can attract them to each other. Laterally-extending latches can ensure the display is not inadvertently removed. Locking mechanisms can prevent the display from being rotated to a portrait orientation when sufficient space around the display and the necessary user intent is not provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher P. Laurent, Bradley J. Hamel, Brett W. Degner, David H. Narajowski, Hao Zhu, Lauren M. Farrell, Sunita Venkatesh, Peter N. Jeziorek, Edward T. Sweet, David A. Jungquist, Karen Y. Cheng, Xiang Zhang, Danny L. McBroom, Michael D. McBroom, Laura M. DeForest
  • Patent number: 11755071
    Abstract: A display device according to the present embodiment includes a display panel; and a corrugated panel facing a rear surface of the display panel and having a corrugated core disposed between a front skin and a rear skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Dabin Lee, Mikyung Kim, Honghae Do, Weonyoung Sho, Sungmo Im
  • Patent number: 11747867
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes two housing structures, a hinge structure, and a flexible display, the hinge structure includes a first saw-toothed spur gear, a second saw-toothed spur gear, a third saw-toothed spur gear, a fourth saw-toothed spur gear, a first guide structure fixed to the first housing structure and rotated by the gears, and a second guide structure fixed to the second housing structure and rotated in an opposite direction of the first guide structure, the first guide structure is rotated about a first axis formed from a bottom surface of the flexible display upwards, and the second guide structure is rotated about a second axis that is spaced apart from the first axis and is formed from the bottom surface of the flexible display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Yoon Kim, Jung Jin Kim, Young Sun Park, Chung Keun Yoo
  • Patent number: 11747858
    Abstract: An apparatus for a wearable device with expandable display strips, the apparatus includes a first layer with a first display panel coupled to a second layer with a second display panel, where the first display panel can extend and retract over a top surface of the second display panel. The apparatus also includes a first gear and rack mechanism coupled to the top surface of the second display panel and a bottom surface of the first display panel, where the first gear and rack mechanism is configured to extend and retrack the second layer with the second display relative to the first layer with the first display. Furthermore, the first layer and the second layer are arranged in a concentric manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Abhishek Seth, Soma Shekar Naganna, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 11740657
    Abstract: Display and docking apparatuses for portable electronic devices are disclosed. A display apparatus includes a portable electronic device assembly and a docking stand assembly. A portable electronic device assembly includes a portable electronic device (PED) and a case. A docking stand assembly includes a docking tray to removably attach to the PED assembly, a base, a hinge connecting the docking tray and the base and to allow the docking tray to pivot relative to the base, and a cable attached to a first interface and a second interface. The cable is to travel through at least a portion of the docking stand assembly with the first interface located at the base of the docking stand assembly and the second interface available at (or integrated into) the docking tray. The base may be divided into one or more removeable modules, each module providing additional functionality to the display apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: TARGUS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Nolan Spyrison, Alex Robert Cabunoc, Jonny Yuan, Mark Jonathan Twitchett
  • Patent number: 11726532
    Abstract: A portable communication device includes a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion; a flexible display accommodated in the first housing portion and the second housing portion; a first hinge plate coupled to the first housing portion; a second hinge plate coupled to the second housing portion; and a first hinge structure disposed between the first hinge plate and the second hinge plate, the first hinge structure including a first plate coupling portion coupled with the first hinge plate, the first plate coupling portion including a first protruding portion and a second protruding portion spaced apart from each other to form a space therebetween; and a second plate coupling portion coupled with the second hinge plate, the second plate coupling portion configured to be, at least partially, engaged in the space between the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion if the housing is unfolded, and to be disengaged from the space if the housing is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventors: Jongyoon Kim, Jungjin Kim, Chungkeun Yoo, Jongmin Kang, Suman Lee, Hyunggeun Lee
  • Patent number: 11720150
    Abstract: A foldable electronic apparatus with an adjusting bracket includes a first body having a rail and steps disposed along the rail, a second body pivotally connected to the first body to pivot and be unfolded and folded relative thereto, a first supporting member having first and second ends opposite to each other, and a second supporting member having third end and fourth ends opposite to each other. The first end is pivotally connected to the first body. The second end is pivotally connected to the second supporting member and located between the third and fourth ends. The third end is movably coupled to the rail. The first and second supporting members and the second body form a linkage mechanism, so the first and second supporting members pivot relative to the first body. The steps limit the third end to generate a unique moving path on the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Hui-Ping Sun, Chun-Hung Wen, Yen-Chou Chueh, Chun-Hsien Chen
  • Patent number: 11714453
    Abstract: A head-mountable device can include a nosepiece that distributes forces away from a top of the nose to the sides of the nose. The nose contact elements of such nosepieces can be slideably and/or rotationally biased to apply forces to the sides of the nose when the head-mountable device is worn by a user. Such distribution allows forces to be spread across a greater area, which improves overall comfort, positioning, and light sealing of the head-mountable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Claire E. Dalke, Paul X. Wang, Liam R. Martinez
  • Patent number: 11687122
    Abstract: A display device including a display panel; a frame coupled to a rear of the display panel; at least one first guide plate fixed to a rear of the frame and having a guide groove; and a stand positioned below the display panel. Further, the stand include a top plate including at least one protruding support guide inserted into the guide groove of the at least one first guide plate to couple the display panel to the stand; a bottom plate spaced apart from the top plate; first and second side plates connecting the top plate and the bottom plate; and a bottom receiving part coupled to a lower part of the bottom plate and including an electronic component accommodation space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Dongwoo Cho, Jungyul Sakong, Hyungkwon Yun, Munhwan Kim, Changwan Noh, Junghun Lee
  • Patent number: 11681333
    Abstract: According to aspects of the disclosure, a display system is provided comprising a support, a first display coupled to the support, wherein the first display is configured to display output information received from at least one computing device, and a second display rotatably coupled to the first display and rotatably coupled to the support, wherein the second display is configured to display output information received from the at least one computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: MOBILE PIXELS INC.
    Inventors: Xiaoliang Yao, Wenglong Ng, Brian Hyunsuk Yoo, Andrew Jones, Elizabeth Goodrich
  • Patent number: 11662768
    Abstract: A display cover to housing interface system includes a display screen fronted by a display cover having front and obverse faces and a distal edge between the faces around a circumference thereof (i.e., edge thickness), and also an outer housing that provides support for the display cover. A portion of the display cover distal edge or thickness is fully exposed to outside, such that the display cover is exposed and substantially visible when viewed directly from the front and at least one side while installed. The display cover can be glass, while the housing is metal. A protective layer located between the housing and display cover protects the display cover from the housing. Various support components hold the display cover in place, and can include magnets and/or a stabilizer assembly affixed along a bottom edge of the display cover and adapted to couple to a bottom chin of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Todd F. Gotham, Shin Nishibori, Christopher J. Stringer, Michael McBroom, Daniel McBroom, Brian Sudderth, John Ternus
  • Patent number: 11662781
    Abstract: A hinge structure includes a first rotary bracket that rotates about a first virtual axis and a second rotary bracket that rotates about a second virtual axis The hinge structure also includes a fixed bracket that includes the first rotary bracket and the second rotary bracket fixed thereto. The hinge further structure includes a first rotary member, a second rotary member, a first arm and a second arm. Additionally, the hinge structure includes a cam part that includes bumpy structures. A first elastic body is mounted on the first rotary member and supports at least one side of the cam part and second elastic body is mounted on the second rotary member and supports at least an opposite side of the cam part. The hinge structure also includes a support bracket that supports the first elastic body and the second elastic body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaeho Kang, Minsung Lee, Seunghyun Hwang, Chungkeun Yoo, Jungjin Kim, Jongyoon Kim
  • Patent number: 11662783
    Abstract: An electronic device having a detachable memory is provided with a docking connector, and includes a device body and a memory. The device body has an accommodating slot and a stopping portion provided corresponding to the accommodating slot, and the stopping portion and the accommodating slot jointly form a displacement space in between. The memory is provided with a connector and a protruding stopped portion. When the memory is accommodated in the accommodating slot, the stopped portion is moved along into the displacement space and is stopped by the stopping portion, and the connector is docked with the docking connector. Thus, the memory is provided with an anti-misplugging effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Getac Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Jui-Lin Yang, Juei-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 11656660
    Abstract: Cable assemblies for providing electrical communication between hinged sections of an electronic device are described. The cable assemblies can include a cover that covers one or more cables that run through a hinge region of the electronic device. The cable and cover can be drawn over a mandrel of the hinge region. The cover and the portions of the mandrel can be visible to a user at the hinge region of the electronic device. The cover can be sufficiently rigid to guide a path of the cable and protect the cable from bending beyond a prescribed angle during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cover can also be sufficiently rigid to prevent ceasing or folding of the cover and the cable during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Mikael M. Silvanto, Bartley K. Andre, Adam T. Garelli, Simon Regis Louis Lancaster-Larocque, Robert Y. Cao, Dinesh C. Mathew, Jacob S. Kononiuk, Robert J. Lockwood, Bryan W. Posner, Kevin M. Keeler, Bruce E. Berg, Yi-Chen Kuo, Kevin M. Robinson, Houtan R. Farahani