Abstract: An apparatus (1) for supporting a mobile electronic display system. The mobile electronic display system includes a display element (11) and a power source (12). In use a wearable computer (4) controls operation of the display element (11). The apparatus (1) comprises a relatively rigid support frame (8), a relatively soft cushion member (9), and a cover (10) for the support frame (8). The support frame (8) is suitable for being worn by a person to support the mobile electronic display system. The support frame (8) comprises a front support frame part (13) located at the front of the wearer, a rear support frame part (14) located at the rear of the wearer, a first bearing member (15) extending over a first shoulder of the wearer, and a second bearing member (16) extending over a second shoulder of the wearer.

Abstract: A battery pack and method of manufacturing same are provided. The battery pack can stabilize bending of a lead housed in a space defined by an external package. Leads 2, 3 of a battery element are bonded to a circuit board housed in a top cover 6. A holder 11 is mechanically fitted to the top cover 6, made of resin molded material and produced by injection molding, for example. The edge faces of ribs 12a, 12b, 12c formed on the holder 11 serve as planes which receive the circuit board 4 in the top cover 6. The top cover 6 and the holder 11 fitted to each other are turned 90°, and moved toward the opening in the edge face of the cell 1 while bending the leads 2, 3, which are bent along the contours of both the sidewalls and bottom surface of the holder 11 and housed in a space defined by the external package. The circumferential surface of the top cover 6 is bonded by heat to the inner surface of the external package.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an Internet appliance, specifically one that provides in a single drawer mounted enclosure audio and computer functions. It provides for input means with a built-in keyboard or game console. The Internet appliance may be removed from the drawer slide and carried to another location and inserted into another drawer slide for portability.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a display comprises a plate configured to hold a source of light for a display, a first housing sealingly connected to the plate, and a second housing sealingly connected to the plate. The plate has a first side, a second side, and a peripheral edge. The second side is opposite the first side. The first housing and the first side of the plate cooperate to form a first substantially gas-tight seal proximate the peripheral edge. The second housing and the second side of the plate cooperate to form a second substantially gas-tight seal proximate the peripheral edge. The second housing includes a flange extending over at least a portion of the peripheral edge and beyond a plane of the first side of the plate. The flange is separated from the first housing by a gap such that the first and second seals can be formed.

Abstract: A cabinet cord eject structure includes a cord eject port penetrated in a rear part of a rear cabinet molded of a flame retardant synthetic resin, and a movable lid for closing the cord eject port integrally formed via a thin hinge portion on the rear cabinet. The movable lid is rotated open around the thin hinge portion, a chassis is inserted into the rear cabinet, an AC cord is pulled out through the cord eject port, the chassis is placed on a bottom plate portion of the rear cabinet, and the movable lid is rotated closed around the thin hinge portion to close the cord eject port.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to an apparatus for a shock absorber that allows a disk drive to move with respect to the chassis of a computer system. In one embodiment, the disk drive shock absorber includes an assembly joint and a flexure. The flexure is capable of being coupled to the assembly joint. The assembly joint is capable of being coupled to the flexure and the computer system's chassis. The shock absorber is created by coupling the flexure to the assembly joint. The shock absorber has a form that can be used to flexibly couple the disk drive's enclosure with the computer system's chassis without requiring an increase in size of the chassis.

Abstract: An improved structure of a computer housing comprising a front side board, a rear side board, a top side board, a bottom side board, a left side board, and a right side board, characterized in that a plurality of pivot members are hingedly disposed along the edges of the respective side boards, the side boards having one edge adjacent to other side boards, a plurality of securing seat plates are provided on the from side board for the mounting of a optical disc, a hard disc and soft disc, a holding seat plate is disposed on the rear side board for the mounting of a power source supply, and a plurality of the pivot members are formed along one edge of the front side board and a rear side board such that the computer housing can be spread out on as a flat plan. The present computer housing requires a small space for transportation and therefore the cost of transportation is greatly saved. In addition, the present invention provides a convenient installation and maintenance.

Abstract: An enclosure has a set of panels forming an outer peripheral skin. A heat exchanger wall is placed within the panels. A first fan arrangement circulates ambient air into a space within the panels and along the exterior surface of the heat exchanger wall and back into the environment. A second fan arrangement circulates air contained within the enclosure against the interior surface of the heat exchanger wall. Heat is transferred through the heat exchanger wall to the ambient air circulated by the first fan. An inner wall is placed adjacent to the interior surface of the heat exchanger wall. The space between the inner wall and the heat exchanger wall forms a space for the air within the interior of the enclosure to circulate by the second fan. The heat exchanger wall provides a barrier isolating the ambient air from the air within the enclosure, preventing dust, humidity and pollutants to enter into the interior of the cabinet in the space surrounding the electronic components.

Abstract: The present invention features a robust customizable computing system comprising: a processing control unit; an external object; and means for operably connecting the processing control unit to the external object, the processing control unit introducing intelligence into the external object, thus causing the external object to perform smart functions.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 for a computer system comprising a plurality of interconnecting modules 16, 18, 20 with each module in the series having computer components encased therein, and external linking and connector elements extending therefrom forming a functioning computer. Each module contains one or more hardware components such as processor 60, DVD 62, video card 54, memory 58, power supply 55, motherboard 46, etc. that provides the user with means for determining and assembling a computer system comprised of user selectable and swappable component modules that plug into each other. The modules are typically of a thin rectangular form and have a structure formed of either a metallic chassis 12 or a plurality of interconnecting panels with knock out portions 40 to allow for connection there through to the computer component's connection ports.

Abstract: A housing for a control device in vehicles is provided. The housing satisfies the requirements of acceleration transmission and reliable ground connection with a simple and inexpensive construction. The housing comprises a metallic shell that has parallel top and bottom walls, opposed side walls interconnecting the top and bottom walls and an open front face. A shaped carrier structure has a pair of opposed lateral edges. Both side walls of the shell have an internal groove extending parallel to and spaced from the bottom wall of the shell. The carrier structure is accommodated within the shell and has its lateral edges fitted in the grooves of the side walls.

Abstract: A cover for a notebook type computer, and a method of making same. The cover comprises a stiff metal body covered by a cosmetic shell. The body and shell are adhered together to form a composite cover. All force bearing elements, such as hinges and latches, are attached to the body, such that the shell need not endure applied force during use of the computer.

Abstract: A carrier may be provided for a modular computer system. The carrier may have a plurality of receiving locations. Each receiving location may be configured removably to receive at least one information processing module, and may be further configured to receive a dividing member. The dividing member can be operable to divide the receiving location into a plurality of receiving sub-locations. Each receiving sub-location can be operable to receive at least one information processing module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable computer comprising a main body having a processing unit; a display comprising a display housing including a display surface on which information is displayed according to the processing unit; a link connecting the main body and the display, the display surface being able to be rotated to be substantially parallel with and facing the main body in a first position, to be substantially parallel with and facing away from the main body in a second position, and be substantially non-parallel with the main body in a third position.

Abstract: A display with integrated electronic devices. An device module rotatably connected to a main body of the display, comprises a module body is rotatably connected to the main body capable of moving between a first position and a second position, a first electronic device disposed on the module body, and a second electronic device disposed on the module body. The first electronic device is exposed when the module body is in the first position, and the second electronic device is exposed when the module body is in the second position.

Abstract: An apparatus is described comprising: a bumper for attaching to and protecting a data processing device, the bumper including one or more input elements formed thereon, the input elements, when selected by a user, to cause the data processing device to perform a plurality of defined functions; and one or more attachment elements configured to interface with portions of the data processing device, the attachment elements thereby fixedly coupling the bumper to the data processing device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a handset sliding structure for mobile devices comprising a cover, a base and a slider. Therein, a surface of the base comprises two opposing sliding tracks having a narrow section, the shortest distance between them. The cover is slid on the base along the sliding tracks with a slider in between. The slider comprises an elastic member and two ends abutting against the two opposing sliding tracks. Sliding the cover, it can be automatically moved to a predestined end position for opening or closing.

Abstract: A method and system are described for multi-stage cooling of a system, such as a computer system, and a high thermal dissipating object, such as a CPU, to minimize acoustic noise generated by the cooling system. The method includes causing at least one fan in a system to operate at high speeds during a first stage, and reducing the speed of at least one fan during an intermediary stage. The system includes a high thermal dissipating object, a heat sink connected to the high thermal dissipating object, a first fan to direct airflow on a main section of a heat sink during a first stage, and a second fan to direct airflow on an extended section of the heat sink. Optionally, a final stage may be entered into where all fans are shut off.

Abstract: A security structure of portable hard disk drive is disclosed to include a bracket fixedly mounted in a computer case, a plurality of portable hard disk drives inserted into respective sliding grooves inside the bracket at different elevations, and a locking rod, for example, a long screw for insertiing through a through hole on the top panel of the bracket and a respective through hole on each portable hard disk drive and threading into a nut at the bottom panel of the bracket to affix the portable hard disk drives to the bracket. The locking rod is kept from sight after installation of the portable hard disk drives in the bracket and closing of the computer case.

Abstract: A rack-mount structure has a roof mount fitted to the roof, the roof mount includes a slot therein, a suspending frame pivotally connected to one side of the slot, and a latching mechanism for releasably securing the flat panel display to the suspending frame. The suspending frame has a receiving space for receiving a flat panel display therein. A pair of latching members is formed on the roof mount and the suspending frame to lock the suspending frame within the slot. A release button controlling the engagement between the latching members can also be formed on the roof mount or the suspending frame. One side of the receiving space of the suspending frame is covered with a mirror plate or a glass plate.