Abstract: Curved battery cells are described. The curved battery cells include first and second curved battery cells having complementary curvatures. The curved battery cells are housed in battery pack housing that has a curvature that complements the curvatures of the curved battery cells. An adhesive layer is be configured to adhere at least one of the first curved battery cell or the second curved battery cell to a curved surface of the battery pack housing.

Abstract: Techniques for manufacturing curved battery cells are described. The method includes forming first and second curved battery cells having complementary curvatures. The curved battery cells can be housed in battery pack housing that has a curvature that complements the curvatures of the curved battery cells. An adhesive layer can be configured to adhere at least one of the first curved battery cell or the second curved battery cell to a curved surface of the battery pack housing.

Abstract: A device includes a micro-organic light emitting diode (µ-OLED) display panel and an electronic component. An electrical connector electrically couples the µ-OLED display panel and the electronic component. An air duct is physically coupled to the µ-OLED display panel and the electronic component. The air duct functions to cool the µ-OLED display panel when air flows through the air duct. A system fan provides air flow to the air duct and dissipates heat away from the display panel. A system fan can be located disconnected from the µ-OLED display panel and can provide air flow to the air duct to dissipate heat away from the display panel. The device can be implemented with a single fan solution or a multiple fan solution (e.g., two or more fans).

Abstract: A device includes a micro-organic light emitting diode (µ-OLED) display panel and an electronic component. An electrical connector electrically couples the µ-OLED display panel and the electronic component. A standoff is disposed between the electronic component and the µ-OLED display panel. The standoff physically couples the electronic component and the µ-OLED display panel with a gap therebetween. The gap thermally decouples the electronic component from the µ-OLED display panel. A fan that is integrated with the µ-OLED display panel is placed in the standoff and actively cools the display panel. When the fan provides air flow over the µ-OLED display panel, heat generated by the µ-OLED display is mitigated by cooling air.

Abstract: A device includes a micro-organic light emitting diode (?-OLED) display panel and an electronic component. An electrical connector electrically couples the ?-OLED display panel and the electronic component. A standoff is disposed between the electronic component and the ?-OLED display panel. The standoff physically couples the electronic component and the ?-OLED display panel with a gap therebetween. The gap thermally decouples the electronic component from the ?-OLED display panel. A U-shaped heat sink can be disposed in the standoff, and heat generated by the ?-OLED display can be mitigated by a system fan when a U-shaped heat sink is disposed in the standoff.

Abstract: A resilient coupling mechanism assembly includes a resilient coupling mechanism. The resilient coupling mechanism includes a resilient member. A first member is coupled to the resilient member. A second member is coupled to the first member. The first member comprises a first cavity. A vertical member is disposed within the first cavity. A second member is coupled to the first member. The second member comprises a second cavity configured to receive the vertical member.

Abstract: A resilient coupling mechanism assembly includes a resilient coupling mechanism. The resilient coupling mechanism includes a resilient member. A first member is coupled to the resilient member. A second member is coupled to the first member. The first member comprises a first cavity. A vertical member is disposed within the first cavity. A second member is coupled to the first member. The second member comprises a second cavity configured to receive the vertical member.

Abstract: An assembly (200-400) has a portion of a housing (400), a connector (300), and a tray (200). The connector has one or more electrical contacts (302) for connecting to a corresponding electrical component (500). The tray is coupled to a surface (402) of the portion of the housing, wherein the tray slideably engages with the connector and the electrical component (FIGS. 7 and 10), thereby providing electrical contact between the connector and the electrical component.

Abstract: A collapsible stylus (100) is disclosed, which includes at least one spring (202) and a plurality of body panels (204). The at least one spring can be placed along a longitudinal axis of the collapsible stylus. The plurality of body panels can envelope the at least one spring. The plurality of body panels can be forced into an expanded state by the at least one spring in the absence of an external force. Further, the plurality of panels can be compressed into a collapsed state on the application of external force.

Abstract: An assembly (200-400) has a portion of a housing (400), a connector (300), and a tray (200). The connector has one or more electrical contacts (302) for connecting to a corresponding electrical component (500). The tray is coupled to a surface (402) of the portion of the housing, wherein the tray slideably engages with the connector and the electrical component (FIGS. 7 and 10), thereby providing electrical contact between the connector and the electrical component.

Abstract: An electronic device (100) can include a base portion (105) and a flip portion (110) moveably attached to the base portion (105) through a single hinge twist mechanism (200) such that the flip portion (110) is capable of rotating about a first axis (115) to a first open position and twisting about a second axis (120) to a second open position. The second axis (120) can be substantially perpendicular to the first axis (115).

Abstract: An audio jack (10) is provided for being electrically connected with a PCB (20) and includes a jack body (12) and a plug port (14) configured for receiving an audio plug (16) therein. The jack (10) further includes a plurality of electrical contacts (88, 92, 112) for cooperating with corresponding contacts (42) of the PCB (20). In one form, the jack body (12) includes an integral holding portion (18) configured to engage the PCB (20) for maintaining the body electrical contacts (88, 92, 112) in secure electrical contact with the PCB contacts (42). In another form, gripping members (72-78) are spaced for receiving the PCB (20) therebetween. In this manner, the audio jack (10) can slide onto the PCB (20) for ease of assembly. Preferably, a cut-out opening (90) in the PCB (20) is provided and the jack body (12) is sized to be received therein.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a display-input apparatus (108) for displaying alternate character sets, in correspondence with a selected mode of operation of the device. The display-input apparatus uses first and second cholesteric display layers (302, 304) to display the different character sets. Each cholesteric display layer displays a different character set when active. When not active, the cholesteric display layer is rendered transparent.

Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a latch member (110) that is assembled into a housing (800) of the device in a direction along a Z axis (906). The latch member has retaining legs (206) that extend though openings (806) in the housing when the latch member is placed in a latch seat (802) of the housing. The openings form guides (808) along which the latch member will move when used. The retaining legs have retaining groves (208) formed in them. A retaining clip (500), which has arms formed into undercut features (502) correspond to the retaining groves of the latch member so that the retaining clip can be slid onto the latch member from an opposite side of the housing which captures the guide between the retaining clip and latch member. The retaining clip is held in place by abutting a component of the device, such as a speaker assembly (812).

Abstract: A housing assembly (100) and method (300) of assembly includes a housing (105) having one or more recessed areas (130) on at least a first side (120). Also included is a floor member (110) having one or more protrusions (135) and is pivotably mounted to one or more recessed areas on the first side using the protrusions. A tubular member (115) is included for engaging the floor member on a second side (125) of the housing where the engagement prevents the floor member from pivoting. The method of assembly includes engaging and pivotably mounting (310) a first portion of a floor member to a first side of a housing and pivoting (315) the floor member to an assembled position. The method further includes engaging (320) a second portion of the floor member by slidably introducing a tubular member through the housing and adjacent to a blocking structure of the floor member, thereby substantially preventing further pivoting of the floor member.

Abstract: A memory card tray (206) includes a low profile design having a flat outside ledge (302) that allows for the memory card tray (206) to be welded flush to the electronic device. Angled leading edges (304) help with the insertion of the memory (SIM) card (102). A ramp (305) found in the trailing edge of the tray (206) provides for easier removal of the SIM card (102) via an access opening (106) found in the electronic device's battery floor.