Abstract: A two-in-one wireless control kit is adapted to plug in a PCMCIA slot on a portable apparatus for storing and moving along with the portable apparatus and use at any time, and includes a transmitter and a receiver removably associated with each other to form one unit. The transmitter is provided at an upper side with related keys and at a lower side with at least a battery compartment for accommodating required batteries and a locating recess for receiving the receiver therein. The receiver includes a front connecting end for connecting to a related connecting port on the portable apparatus, and locating structures located at predetermined positions to removably engage the receiver with the locating recess below the transmitter, such that the associated transmitter and receiver can be plugged in the PCMCIA slot without projecting any part from the slot.

Abstract: An electrical device includes a top module having a panel for displaying an image, a bottom module having a plurality of buttons for controlling the operation of the electrical device, a base affixed on the bottom module, a first pivot extending out of the base, a rotation supporter installed on the first pivot, and a second pivot installed on the rotation supporter. The top module is rotatably affixed to the second pivot. The second pivot includes a protrusion for propping up the stopper of the flexible member as the top module rotates around the second pivot by a predetermined angle to maintain the predetermined angle between the top module and the bottom module.

Abstract: A chassis having a cover, comprising: planar surface portions; a pair of spaced U-shaped hinges perpendicular to the planar surface portions of the cover and having arms of such hinges terminating at the planar surface portions; and a flap having handles at ends thereof, the handles being pivotally disposed in the U-shaped hinges, surfaces of the U-shaped hinges providing a camming surface to pivot the flap between a horizontal position parallel to the planar surface portions of the cover and a vertical position perpendicular to the planar surface portions of the cover.

Abstract: A portable information processing apparatus having a thin thickness and a lightweight. In the apparatus, a top bezel of a display device is made from a metal such as aluminum or aluminum alloy which has a large intensity a light weight and a good conductiblity compared to a plastic. The top bezel is electrically connected to a liquid crystal display module for electromagnetic shielding. The top bezel and the liquid crystal display module may be electrically connected to a hinge to improve a static electricity shielding effect.

Abstract: As an electronic apparatus in which a drive power source for generating a drive force to move a movable portion moving freely can be miniaturized, an multi-function electronic apparatus 1 has a main body 2, an operation and display unit 3 as a movable portion, a drive mechanism 4, the first and second pushing units, a guide groove 19 and a slide groove 21. The drive mechanism 4 has a movable arm 15 as a movable portion. The first and second pushing units push the operation and display unit 3 and the movable arm 15. The guide groove 19 and the slide groove 21 change the pushing forces of the first and second pushing units between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A storage compartment for a motor-vehicle partition has an annular vehicle frame set in the partition, a container set in the vehicle frame and having an open side, and a mount releasably retaining the container in the vehicle frame. A cover fittable over the open side is adapted to carry a piece of vehicular accessory equipment, e.g. a cup holder, DVD or CD player, or the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid crystal television including a cord binding hook excellent in design and beautiful appearance by making it to be able to bind cords easily, and by covering the binding part of the cords with a detachable cover member. An oblong stepped recessed part 11, which makes it possible to dispose a number of input and output terminals 7 and cords 8 such as a power supply cord, is formed at a lower side of the back casing 5, a cord binding hook 21 is formed at a step surface 12 of the stepped recessed part 11 to make it possible to easily bind the number of cords 8 and lead out them downward, and a cover member 6 which covers and hides the stepped recessed part 11 is provided to be easily attached and detached.

Abstract: A portable computer docking station comprising a base and a panel rotatably connected to the base. An angle is formed between the base and the panel. A mounting point is disposed on the panel and provides a releasable connection to an interface assembly that is operable to releasably connect to a portable computer. An adjusting system controls the angle of the panel relative to the base.

Abstract: A foot assembly includes a foot including a snap and a first alignment feature, the snap and the alignment feature are coupled to a base, and the first alignment feature extending a greater distance from the base than an engagement of the snap. The assembly also includes a foot socket coupled to the foot, the socket including an undercut and a second alignment feature. In one aspect, the second alignment feature interfaces with the first alignment feature. In another aspect, the socket is coupled to an enclosure of a portable computing device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a swing-type portable digital communication terminal and a swing hinge device thereof. The portable digital communication apparatus comprises a main housing; a swing housing, which is in contact with the main housing in an initial state of the swing housing, the swing housing having a free end which becomes distant from the main housing when the swing housing is rotated around a first hinge axis, the swing housing being pushed by a force causing the swing housing to be automatically rotated around a second hinge axis and located in a final and inclined position of the swing housing when the swing housing has been rotated beyond a predetermined degree around the first hinge axis; and a swing hinge device mounted in the main housing and in close contact with a lower surface of the swing housing, so as to provide the force for rotating the swing housing into the inclined position of the swing housing.

Abstract: A monitor apparatus including a monitor main body to display a picture, and a base supporting the monitor main body, the monitor apparatus including: a link provided between the monitor main body and the base; a monitor hinge interposed between the monitor main body and the link and rotatably supporting the monitor main body to the base; a base hinge having a base bracket interposed between the base and the link and rotatably supporting the link to the base; a protruding portion formed in one of the base bracket and the link; and a rotation restricting portion provided in the other one of the base bracket and the link, elastically contacting the protruding portion, and preventing the link from rotation so as to keep the monitor main body rotated in a position parallel with the base. With this configuration, a link of a monitor is prevented from being rotated due to the weight thereof and the link when the monitor is in parallel with a base.

Abstract: An exemplary rechargeable mouse is adapted to be insertable into and removable from a bay of an electronic device. An electrical connection of the mouse electrically couples only to a power connection of an electrical interface in the device bay that also has a data connection such that the mouse is charged when inserted in the device bay.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus is described comprising: a body having a surface defining a first plane, the body comprising a first group of control elements and a second group of control elements for entering data and performing control operations; a display having a display area defining a second plane, the display coupled to the data processing apparatus at a pivot point and rotatable around the pivot point from a first position to a second position, wherein the display is viewable in both the first position and the second position and wherein both the first and second groups of control elements are exposed when the display is in the second position, and wherein only the second group of control elements are exposed when the display is in the first position, wherein the first plane and the second plane are substantially parallel when the display is in the first position, and wherein the first plane and the second plane are not parallel when the display is in the second position.

Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.

Abstract: A mounting structure for attaching a display panel (200) to a cover (100) of a display, comprising: a plurality of attaching portions (210) provided at a circumference of the display panel (200), each of the attaching portions including a screw hole penetrating thicknesswise of the display panel (200) and also including a guide wall formed on the surface of the display panel (200) facing the cover (100), the guide wall (230) surrounding the screw hole and extending thicknesswise of the display panel (200); and a plurality of bosses (300) vertically formed at the cover (100) and extending thicknesswise of the display panel (200), corresponding to a respective one of the attaching portions (210) for receiving screws, each of the bosses (300) integrally formed with at least two guide members (330, 340) that elastically contact the guide wall (230) and elastically deformed in a direction across an axis of the boss (300); wherein when the guide members (330, 340) of each of the bosses (300) come into elastic conta

Abstract: A panel hingedly connected to the body of a computer that includes an optical disc drive in electrical communication with the computer is provided.

Abstract: A portable DVD player with a built-in battery located in compartments disposed on opposite sides of the axle on which the DVD is located. The compartments contain the batteries and the closures for the compartments and are secured to the main body to positively locate the batteries in position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack locking apparatus for mobile communication terminals that is capable of detachably locking a battery pack to a terminal body of a mobile communication terminal.

Abstract: A cassette for toolless installation and removal of an expansion card is disclosed. The cassette is provided with a detachable front plate, back plate, and side plate for substantially enclosing an expansion card. The front plate and back plate is pivotally coupled. The back plate includes horizontal and vertical zip slides, allowing the cassette to adjust to expansion cards of various sizes. A chassis is prepared for insertion of the cassette by opening a chassis top plate. The cassette is then be inserted into the chassis from a substantially horizontal approach and secured therein by a cassette coupler. A user then pivots the cassette downward, such that the conductive pins of the expansion card sequentially engage the expansion connector. The chassis top plate is then closed, securing the conductive pins of the expansion card in the expansion connector.

Abstract: A device for mounting a touch pad in an electronic system may be constructed using a touch pad supporting case that secures the touch pad to an inner surface of the housing that encloses the electronic system. The touch pad supporting case is made of a metallic material and is free from any plastics. This allows the touch pad unit to be thinner and lighter and avoids the need for performing a plating process on a plastic touch pad supporting case. This removes a safety hazard at manufacturing plants by avoiding exposing workers to the contaminants generated by the plating process.