Abstract: A touch-sensitive method is applied in a touch-sensitive device including a touch-sensitive screen. The method includes the following steps. Detecting touch points on the touch-sensitive screen according to touch signals from the touch-sensitive screen. Determining a covered area of the touch points. Identifying a shape and a size of the covered area. Determining which part of a finger touches the touch-sensitive screen according to the identified shape and identified size of the covered area. Controlling the touch-sensitive device to perform different operations according to which part of the finger touches the touch-sensitive screen.

Abstract: In a method for controlling buttons of an electronic device, a facial image of a user is captured by an image capturing unit installed in the electronic device. The method determines a button of the electronic device which corresponds to a point of focus on the electronic device, based on the facial image. When an audio signal of the user is detected by an audio collection unit installed in the electronic device, a control command is recognized from the audio signal, and a function of the button is activated to perform the required function of the electronic device based on the control command.

Abstract: A power-assisted supporting apparatus includes a base, a supporting member, and a drive mechanism connected between the base and the supporting member. The drive mechanism includes a motor, a gear assembly, and a controller controlling the motor. The motor includes a drive gear driving the gear assembly. The gear assembly includes a connecting shaft connected to the supporting member. The user presses buttons to instruct the controller to activate the motor, and the drive gear drives the gear assembly to rotate an electronic device which is held by the supporting member.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a display unit, a supporting member, a first drive mechanism, a second drive mechanism, and a controller. The first drive mechanism includes a first motor and a first gear assembly. The first motor includes a first drive gear driving the first gear assembly and the second drive mechanism includes a second motor and a second gear assembly. The second motor includes a second drive gear driving the second gear assembly. By operating buttons, the user can change the orientation of the display unit or other supported device, the first and second motors providing power assistance to the user in two planes of movement.

Abstract: A power supply assembly includes a bracket defining an opening, a plurality of power supply units detachably installed in the bracket through the opening, and a plurality of shunt-wound connectors mounted in the bracket opposite to the opening. Each power supply unit includes a plug. The plugs of the power supply units are detachably and electrically coupled to the connectors.

Abstract: A handle assembly includes a fixing member, a latching member received in the fixing member, and a handle slidably mounted to the fixing member. The latching member includes two resilient arms at opposite ends. Each resilient arm includes a projection. The handle includes a hold portion and two legs extending down from opposite ends of the hold portion. Each leg defines an engaging hole. The hold portion is pressed toward the fixing member, and the projections are engaged in the engaging holes.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, an installing assembly, a support, and a connecting assembly. The main body includes a shell and a display screen installed in the shell. The installing assembly is connected to a side of the shell opposite to the display screen. The connecting assembly is rotatably connected between the installing assembly and the support. The support includes a connecting pole and two opposite extending poles perpendicularly extending out from two opposite ends of the connecting pole. The connecting pole and the extending poles cooperatively bound a receiving space. The connecting assembly can be rotated to be received in the receiving space.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus for fixing a hard disk drive includes a bracket receiving the hard disk drive with a locating pin extending from each of opposite sidewalls, and a rotating member. The bracket includes two opposite supporting walls and an end wall. Each supporting wall defines a latching slot. The locating pins are slidably inserted into the corresponding latching slots. The rotating member includes a fixing pole slidably abutting against the hard disk drive toward the end wall, two rotating poles respectively extending from two opposite ends of the fixing pole and rotatably connected to the corresponding supporting walls, and a latching pole extending from a distal end of one of the rotating poles to be detachably latched to one of the supporting walls.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a storage device includes a positioning bracket, a receiving bracket receiving the storage device, and a rotating member. The positioning bracket includes two opposite end walls each defining a slide slot and forming a guiding pin. The receiving bracket includes two opposite side plates each forming a positioning pin. Each positioning pin is slidably received in the corresponding slide slot. The rotating member includes two rotating plates rotatably connected to the side plates of the receiving bracket. Each rotating plate defines a guiding slot with a positioning portion. The guiding pins are slidably received in the corresponding guiding slots. The positioning pins are slid along the slide slots of the positioning bracket, until the guiding pins are positioned in the corresponding positioning portions.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a mounting device, and a supporting device. The mounting device attaches to the main body, and includes a mounting member, a bracket, and a latch. The bracket is mounted to the mounting member; the latch includes a securing section, and is slidably mounted to the bracket. The supporting device includes a retaining tab to engage the securing section. The supporting device is to be removed from the mounting device when the latch slides on the bracket to detach the securing section from the retaining tab.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a base, a connecting member, a securing pole, a locking member, a sliding block. The main body includes a securing groove having a securing region, and a securing hole is defined on the bottom of the securing region. The connecting member is mounted between the main body and the base, and the connecting member comprising a channel. The securing pole is slidably received in the channel of the connecting member. The locking member is slidably received between the connecting member and the base, and forces the securing pole to disengage from the securing hole when the locking member is pushed. The locking member includes a second bevel abutting to a first bevel of the sliding block. When the locking member is pushed, the sliding block is actuated to pull the securing pole away from the main body.

Abstract: A chassis assembly includes a chassis, a supporting bracket, and an anti-theft device. The chassis defines a slide slot. A stop hook is formed in the slide slot. The supporting bracket includes a stop block. The stop block slides into the slide slot and supports the chassis. The anti-theft device includes a slide plate, a pivoting member, a resilient member to rotate the pivoting member to an angle relative to the slide plate, and a fastener. A position hook extends from the pivoting member. When the pivoting member is parallel to the slide plate, the slide plate and the pivoting member enter the slide slot. The pivoting member is released when the slide plate abuts the stop block. The resilient member forces the position hook to engage with the stop hook. The pivoting member and the slide plate are held together with an anti-theft fastener.

Abstract: A dust filter mounting apparatus includes a side plate, a dust filter, and a latching member. The side plate includes a main plate defining a receiving recess, and a sidewall defining an opening communicating with the receiving recess. A resilient member is formed in the receiving recess. The dust filter is extended through the opening and slidably received in the receiving recess. A block is formed on the dust filter. The latching member is mounted to the main plate and includes a latch extending into the receiving recess and engaging with the block. When the dust filter is pressed into the receiving recess, the dust filter pushes the latching member to slide backward and away from the sidewall, the resilient member is deformed, and the latch disengages from the block, then the resilient member is restored to push the dust filter to slide partially out of the opening.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a storage device includes a positioning bracket, a receiving bracket receiving the storage device, and a rotating member. The positioning bracket includes two opposite end walls each defining a slide slot and forming a guiding pin. The receiving bracket includes two opposite side plates each forming a positioning pin. Each positioning pin is slidably received in the corresponding slide slot. The rotating member includes two rotating plates rotatably connected to the side plates of the receiving bracket. Each rotating plate defines a guiding slot with a positioning portion. The guiding pins are slidably received in the corresponding guiding slots. The positioning pins are slid along the slide slots of the positioning bracket, until the guiding pins are positioned in the corresponding positioning portions.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a panel, a button assembly, and a circuit board. The panel defines an opening. The button assembly is mounted to the rear surface of the panel, and includes a button partially received in the opening of the panel, a base plate fixed to the rear side of the button, and a substantially U-shaped balance bar. The button includes a push portion and two protrusions rearwards extending through the base plate. An end of the balance bar is movably connected to the rear side of the base plate, and an opposite end of the balance bar is pivotably connected to the protrusions of the button. The circuit board is fixed behind the button assembly, and includes a switch aligning with the push portion of the button. When the button is pressed, the balance bar restricts the button to just move linearly to the switch.

Abstract: A panel includes a front panel, a door, and a linking-up member. An opening is defined on the front panel to access an optical drive. The door is for covering and uncovering the opening. The linking-up member is slidably received in a first passage of the front panel and pivotally engaged with the door. A first resilient member is restricted between a rear side of the front plate and the linking-up member, wherein the first resilient member pulls the linking-up member inward. A second resilient member is positioned between the door and the linking-up member to pull the door inward to cover the opening. The door is pushed outward to uncover the opening when a tray of the optical drive is ejected.

Abstract: A door opener includes a main bracket, a locking element, a compression spring, a rotation plate, and a torsion spring. The main bracket includes a lower plate and a first sidewall and a second sidewall oppositely positioned at edges of the lower plate. A guide rail and a resisting portion extend from the first sidewall opposite to the second sidewall. The first sidewall defines a through hole thereon. The locking element includes a sliding bar and a spacing block extending from a side of the sliding bar, the sliding bar supported on the guide rail, and the spacing block passing through the through hole. The compression spring is sleeved on the guide pole. The rotation plate is rotatably received in the main bracket, and a fixing block for latching with the spacing block extends from the rotation plate. The torsion spring resists the rotation plate and the lower plate.

Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a cabinet, a door, a connection element, a spacing element, and a torsion spring. The cabinet includes a front panel and a standing table. The front panel defines an opening for receiving the standing table. A pair of first engagement portions extends from the standing table. The standing table defines a spacing hole. The door includes a pair of second engagement portions and a pair of third engagement portions. The connection element includes a pair of first shafts and second shafts respectively engaged with the first engagement portions and the second engagement portions. The spacing element includes a sliding portion and two arms, the sliding portion is received in the spacing hole, and a pair of third shafts extends outward from the arms and is engaged with the third engagement portions. The torsion spring is fixed between the door and the connection element.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus for an electronic device chassis includes a base, a supporting assembly fixed to the base to detachably mount the chassis, a guiding block, an operation member, and a latching member. The guiding block is slidably attached to the supporting assembly along a first direction. The latching member and the operation member are slidably attached to the guiding block along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A first protrusion with a first slope and a second protrusion with a second slope protrude from the guiding block. The operation member includes a first sliding block with a third slope abutting against the second slope. The latching member includes a second sliding block with a fourth slope abutting against the first slope. An inserting pin extends up from the guiding block, to engage in the chassis.

Abstract: A device includes a mounting apparatus and a supporting apparatus. The mounting apparatus includes a fixing bracket, an engaging member slidably mounted to the fixing bracket, and an operation member mounted to the engaging member. The fixing bracket defines first and second engaging holes. The supporting apparatus includes a connecting bracket detachably mounted to the fixing bracket. The fixing bracket defines a connecting hole. The connecting bracket comprises a hook. The engaging member comprises a stop piece. The operation member forms a projection. When the engaging member is slid to engage the projection into the first engaging hole, the stop piece moves away from the connecting hole and the first hook extends through the connecting hole. The engaging member is slid to engage the projection in the second engaging hole, the stop piece moves between the connecting hole and the hook to engage with the hook.