Abstract: A bendable device is provided. The device comprises: a body comprising a bending region and a flexible display stack comprising at least one active layer and a supporting layer positioned on the bottom of the flexible display stack. The supporting layer of the flexible display stack comprises one or more fastening areas; the body comprises one or more fastening components; and one or more fastening components of the body are configured to be operable in a movable connection with one or more fastening areas of the flexible display stack.

Abstract: An electronic device or electronic device assembly may comprise a first portion and a second portion, a first magnet disposed inside the first portion and rotatable about a pivot axis with respect to the first portion, and a second magnet disposed inside the second portion and rotatable about a pivot axis with respect to the second portion. The first and second magnet may be configured to rotate so that the first and second magnets magnetically engage each other when the distance between the first and second magnet is equal to or smaller than a first distance.

Abstract: A first device module comprises a first coupling arrangement; the first coupling arrangement comprising a first inductive coil, a first magnetic core positioned within the first inductive coil to form a first electromagnet, and a first control unit electrically connected to the first inductive coil. The first control unit is configured to supply first DC current to the first inductive coil to generate a first magnetic field to attract a second device module comprising a second magnetic element and a second inductive coil by magnetic force, and first AC current to the first inductive coil to inductively transmit a first data or power signal from the first inductive coil to the second inductive coil.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a front side, a back side separated from the front side by a device thickness, and a camera having a lens side and a sensor side. The electronic device further includes a linkage floatably holding the camera relative to the front side and the back side, the linkage allowing the sensor side to extend from the front side responsive to force on the lens side of the camera, and the linkage allowing the lens side to extend from the back side responsive to force on the sensor side of the camera.

Abstract: Examples of electronic devices are disclosed. An example electronic device includes a first housing including a first inner face, a second housing including a second inner face, and a hinge pivotably connecting the first housing to the second housing for rotation between at least a folded configuration and an open configuration, wherein the first inner face is adjacent the second inner face in the folded configuration. The example electronic device further includes a camera extending from the first inner face, and a cap on the second inner face and in alignment with the camera in the folded configuration, the cap configured to retract from the second inner face in the folded configuration to accommodate extension of the camera from the first inner face.

Abstract: A device is disclosed comprising: a first portion; a second portion; a hinge element between the first portion and the second portion; a magnetic sensor disposed on the first portion configured to measure an ambient magnetic field; a non-extensible element configured between the first portion and the second portion, and fixed with respect to the second portion; a magnetic element configured on a free end of the non-extensible element so that a rotation of the first portion with respect to the second portion causes relative motion between the magnetic element and the magnetic sensor, thereby causing a change in a magnetic field between the magnetic element and the magnetic sensor; wherein an angle of fold between the two portions is calculated based on the change in the magnetic field as determined by the magnetic sensor.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a heat spreader is disclosed. In an embodiment, the device comprises an electronic device, comprising: an electronic component as a heat source; and a heat conductive sheet, comprising; a folded section having at least two folds of the sheet establishing at least three superimposed layers of the sheet between the folds, wherein the folded section is configured to conduct heat from the heat source; and a layer of sheet, other than that of the three superimposed layers, wherein the layer of sheet is configured to spread heat across the electronic device, and wherein the layer of sheet receives the heat from the folded section; wherein the superimposed layers are closer to the heat source than the layer of sheet. An embodiment relates to a mobile device and another embodiment to a manufacturing method.

Abstract: A bendable device is provided. The device comprises: a body comprising a bending region and a flexible display stack comprising at least one active layer and a supporting layer positioned on the bottom of the flexible display stack. The supporting layer of the flexible display stack comprises one or more fastening areas; the body comprises one or more fastening components; and one or more fastening components of the body are configured to be operable in a movable connection with one or more fastening areas of the flexible display stack.

Abstract: A device is disclosed comprising: a first portion; a second portion; a hinge element between the first portion and the second portion; a magnetic sensor disposed on the first portion configured to measure an ambient magnetic field; a non-extensible element configured between the first portion and the second portion, and fixed with respect to the second portion; a magnetic element configured on a free end of the non-extensible element so that a rotation of the first portion with respect to the second portion causes relative motion between the magnetic element and the magnetic sensor, thereby causing a change in a magnetic field between the magnetic element and the magnetic sensor; wherein an angle of fold between the two portions is calculated based on the change in the magnetic field as determined by the magnetic sensor.

Abstract: A bendable device is provided. The device comprises: a body comprising a bending region and a flexible display stack comprising at least one active layer and a supporting layer positioned on the bottom of the flexible display stack. The supporting layer of the flexible display stack comprises one or more fastening areas; the body comprises one or more fastening components; and one or more fastening components of the body are configured to be operable in a movable connection with one or more fastening areas of the flexible display stack.

Abstract: A bendable device is provided. The device comprises: a display stack which comprises a window layer and at least one active layer, and a body which comprises an extendable bending region. The active layers are fixed to the window layer at the bottom side of the window layer. Edges of the window layer extend outwards in relation to the at least one active layer at two or more sides of the display stack, and the window layer is rigidly fixed to the body at the edges which extend outwards at the bottom side of the window layer. A method for assembling a bendable device comprising a display is disclosed.

Abstract: A device is provided. The device comprises a first layer and a second layer, and an elastic sealing fixed to the first and second layers. The device has a planar position in which it forms a plane having a perimeter. The first and second layers are moveable in relation to each other in one or more directions which lie in the plane. The device is bendable about at least one axis which is parallel to the plane, and the elastic sealing is fixed to the first and second layers at or close to the perimeter of the plane along at least part of the perimeter. A sealing method is also provided.

Abstract: A hinge structure to be used in portable electronic devices, such as mobile stations, making it possible to rotate a first body part (10) and a second body part (20) of the device in relation to an axis of rotation (X-X) of the hinge structure, the hinge structure having a hinge element (31) with a first hinge half and a second hinge half which are movable in relation to each other by a pivot (X) placed on the axis of rotation (X-X), and which hinge element is arranged to be connected by the first hinge half to the first body part (10) and by the second hinge half to the second body part (20). The hinge structure comprises a shield structure (32) for shielding the back of the device, the shield structure being connected to the hinge element (31), and the shield structure (32) being arranged to be movable in the direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation (X-X).

Abstract: A large undivided image may be displayed by combining primary images displayed by two or more display units. Due to inactive edge regions of the display units, there is a gap between the primary images. To eliminate the gap, the paths of light rays transmitted from the display units are shifted and/or bent to form secondary images based on said primary images. Paths of light rays transmitted from a single display unit are shifted and/or bent substantially in only one direction. Consequently, the secondary images are shifted with respect to said primary images such that a gap between said secondary images is substantially eliminated. Advantageously, the secondary images are formed using an element comprising a plurality of linear and parallel prisms which have equal prism angles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable electronic device comprising a casing (1) with a top cover (2) and a base cover (3), a display (5) and a keyboard (8) with a plurality of keycaps. To provide a foldable electronic device which is more comfortable to use and which does not require increased attentiveness and concentration when looking at the display, according to the present invention the display (5) comprises a first display portion (6) and a second display portion (7), the first display portion (6) being accommodatable within or adjacent to the top cover (2) and the second display portion (7) being accommodatable within or adjacent to the base cover (3) of the casing (1), wherein the first display portion (6) forms the upper part of the display (5) and the second display portion (7) forms the lower part of the display (5).

Abstract: A communication device a housing having at least a first part and a second part, and means for providing user interface functions having at least first input means and a display. The user interface is arranged to be replaceable by placing a replacement cover in a detachable manner in connection with the housing, substantially in parallel with the second part. The replacement cover is arranged to be placed either onto or in place of the second part and includes at least means (3, 6) for providing key functions. A method is disclosed where the user interface is changed by placing a replacement cover in a detachable manner in connection with the housing, substantially in parallel with the second part. The replacement cover can be placed either onto or in place of the second part. Said replacement cover is equipped with at least means for providing key functions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable electronic device comprising a casing (1) with a top cover (2) and a base cover (3), a display (5) and a keyboard (8) with a plurality of keycaps. To provide a foldable electronic device which is more comfortable to use and which does not require increased attentiveness and concentration when looking at the display, according to the present invention the display (5) comprises a first display portion (6) and a second display portion (7), the first display portion (6) being accommodatable within or adjacent to the top cover (2) and the second display portion (7) being accommodatable within or adjacent to the base cover (3) of the casing (1), wherein the first display portion (6) forms the upper part of the display (5) and the second display portion (7) forms the lower part of the display (5).

Abstract: A switch arrangement comprises a photoconductor to be illuminated. The switch arrangement also comprises a conductor which is intended to further transmit light escaping from the photoconductor and directed to the conductor by a local contact, wherein the conductor and the photoconductor are further under the control of an external force, arranged to move in relation to each other and to cause the development, loss or change of the contact in such a way that a detectable change is caused in the light guided through it.

Abstract: The invention presents a new way to implement a bigger keyboard in foldable mobile electronic devices terminal devices without increasing the size. The mobile terminal device is foldable, and can be arranged in a closed and in an open position, wherein in both positions a large display is at least partially visible and operable. A mobile terminal device according to the invention comprises a body, a display and at least one cover. The cover is movably attached to said body, and comprises a kinematic element to move or guide the display in a way that it is visible in the closed and in the open position.

Abstract: A hinge structure to be used in portable electronic devices, such as mobile stations, making it possible to rotate a first body part (10) and a second body part (20) of the device in relation to an axis of rotation (X-X) of the hinge structure, the hinge structure having a hinge element (31) with a first hinge half and a second hinge half which are movable in relation to each other by a pivot (X) placed on the axis of rotation (X-X), and which hinge element is arranged to be connected by the first hinge half to the first body part (10) and by the second hinge half to the second body part (20). The hinge structure comprises a shield structure (32) for shielding the back of the device, the shield structure being connected to the hinge element (31), and the shield structure (32) being arranged to be movable in the direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation (X-X).