Abstract: Scanning lidar systems and methods for performing a redundant beam scan to reduce data loss resulting from obscurants are presented. An example system comprises a first light source and a second light source having a spatial displacement relative to the first light source. The example system also includes a mirror assembly and an optical window configured to transmit the light pulses emitted from the light sources, wherein the spatial displacement of the second light source relative to the first light source is such that the first and second light pulses produce two pixels corresponding to a same portion of an image. The example system also includes a receiver configured to receive the light pulses when scattered by one or more targets, the receiver including two or more detectors configured to detect at least one of the light pulses and output an electric signal for generating the two pixels.

Abstract: Apparatus, such as can be included in an electronic device, performs a method for operating apparatus configured for combined vibratory and projection functions. The apparatus includes a mirror configured to reflect a projected image and a motor. The mirror is coupled as a counterweight to the motor to configure the apparatus for a vibratory function. The motor is further configured to translate and rotate the mirror about a first axis to align the mirror with a projector to reflect the projected image during a projection function.

Abstract: The present application provides an electronic device having at least a three part housing foldable between multiple use positions. The three part housing includes a first housing part, a second housing part, and a third housing part, where each of the three housing parts has a front facing, a back facing, and two spaced apart sides respectively coupled between the front facing and back facing at opposite edges of the front and back facings. The second housing part is respectively movably coupled to a side of each the first housing part and the third housing part at a different one of the two spaced apart sides of the second housing part. The electronic device further includes a flexible display which extends along at least portions of the first housing part and the second housing part, and across the movably coupled sides, at which the first housing part is coupled to the second housing part.

Abstract: The present application provides an electronic device having at least a three part housing foldable between multiple use positions. The three part housing includes a first housing part, a second housing part, and a third housing part, where each of the three housing parts has a front facing, a back facing, and two spaced apart sides respectively coupled between the front facing and back facing at opposite edges of the front and back facings. The second housing part is respectively movably coupled to a side of each the first housing part and the third housing part at a different one of the two spaced apart sides of the second housing part. The electronic device further includes a flexible display which extends along at least portions of the first housing part and the second housing part, and across the movably coupled sides, at which the first housing part is coupled to the second housing part.

Abstract: A display includes an upper surface adapted to present visual information to a device user and an outer perimeter proximate the upper surface. An optically transparent lens is carried by a housing and overlies the display. The optically transparent lens and the upper portion of the housing together define an upper surface of the portable electronic device. An optically transparent resin is carried between the display and the optically transparent lens. The optically transparent resin includes a perimeter portion disposed between the outer perimeter of the display and the side portion of the housing. The resin can be cured using light.

Abstract: An electronic device (100) includes a housing member (103) and a display layer (512). The display includes two substrate layers (404,405) sealed together at a seam (408) disposed along a periphery (602) of each substrate layer. A compression gasket (604) is disposed between the housing member and the display, the compression gasket being disposed against the display interior to the seam. A second compression gasket (995) can be disposed interior to the compression gasket to provide a dampening function.

Abstract: Apparatus, such as can be included in an electronic device, performs a method for operating apparatus configured for combined vibratory and projection functions. The apparatus includes a mirror configured to reflect a projected image and a motor. The mirror is coupled as a counterweight to the motor to configure the apparatus for a vibratory function. The motor is further configured to translate and rotate the mirror about a first axis to align the mirror with a projector to reflect the projected image during a projection function.

Abstract: A camera assembly for an electronic device. The camera assembly comprises an image sensor, a housing barrel, at least one lens and a seal member. The housing barrel is positioned above the image sensor and includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an inner surface which defines a barrel cavity. The image sensor is configured to receive light that extends through the barrel cavity. The at least one lens is positioned within the housing barrel. The upper lens cover is positioned over the distal end of the housing barrel. The upper lens cover has an inner surface and an outer surface. The seal member is integrally formed with one of the housing barrel, at a distal end thereof, and the inner surface of the upper lens cover, wherein the seal member effectively provides a seal between the housing barrel and the upper lens cover.

Abstract: A method includes: a wireless communication device (WCD) receiving information indicating that a second user device that is close-by is actively running a messaging application, which establishes an active communication channel with a communication service that is responsible for routing incoming voice and data communication to the WCD. The method also includes: establishing a short range communication between the communication device and the second user device; in response to receiving the information and establishing the short range communication, placing at least a first modem of the WCD in a sleep state; and in response to at least one subsequent trigger event, awakening the first modem to an active state to enable use of the first modem to complete communication. The messaging service is configured to redirect incoming calls to the second user device while the messaging service is active and the devices are within short-range communication of each other.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing enclosing a motion sensor and a first capacitive proximity sensor on a first planar side of the electronic device. A second capacitive proximity sensor on a second planar side of the electronic device within the housing is monitored for determining the differential amount of signal change of the first capacitive proximity sensor relative to the second capacitive proximity sensor.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device 10 with an enhanced tolerance accumulator 106 is disclosed. The device 10 can include: a housing 150 including a front housing 34 and a rear housing 86; and a user interface 62, the rear housing 86 including a tolerance accumulator 106. Advantageously, this construction provides a robust and durable low profile mobile electronic device, desired by users and the tolerance accumulator 106 provides a durable structure capable of expanding or contracting, as necessary.

Abstract: A method that reduces power consumption in a wireless communication device having a first and a second modem. The method includes detecting access to a communication network via the second modem, and in response to that detection: establishing a communication channel between the second modem and a communication service over a communication network; and triggering the first modem to enter a sleep state. The communication service is configured to respond to receipt at the communication service of an incoming communication to be routed to the first modem via a first communication network by: (i) automatically transmitting a notification via the communication channel to the second modem and (ii) forwarding the incoming communication via the first communication network to the first modem. The method then includes, in response to receipt of the notification at the device: awakening the first modem to an active state to enable receipt of the incoming communication.

Abstract: A camera assembly for an electronic device. The camera assembly comprises an image sensor, a housing barrel, at least one lens and a seal member. The housing barrel is positioned above the image sensor and includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an inner surface which defines a barrel cavity. The image sensor is configured to receive light that extends through the barrel cavity. The at least one lens is positioned within the housing barrel. The upper lens cover is positioned over the distal end of the housing barrel. The upper lens cover has an inner surface and an outer surface. The seal member is integrally formed with one of the housing barrel, at a distal end thereof, and the inner surface of the upper lens cover, wherein the seal member effectively provides a seal between the housing barrel and the upper lens cover.

Abstract: An improved multi-functional flexible printed circuit (FPC) assembly 142 is provided for use in an electronic communications device 100. The FPC assembly 142 can comprise a curved FPC 144 a flexible substrate 156 and components thereon and can be positioned against a portion of an interior surface 137 of the housing 106 so as to share common wall surfaces for improved volumetric space utilization. The FPC assembly 142 can have a curved contour which matches a curvature of the curved housing 106. The components can include flexible metal conductors 158, multiple antennas 160 and 162, speaker felt 150 and/or a seal or gasket 146.

Abstract: A display includes a minimal perimeter border. The display includes a front layer and a bottom layer. The bottom layer includes vias along the perimeter edge in a bonding region. A driver IC connected to the traces carried on the second surface and extending through the vias, the traces connecting to pixels generating images on the display.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device with enhanced laminate construction is disclosed. The device 10 can include: a housing 150 including a front housing 34 and a rear housing 86; a user interface 62 connected to the front housing 34; and a stack module 152 including a printed circuit board 28 including an outwardly facing side 154 and an inwardly facing side 156, an electronic component 48 attached to the inwardly facing side 156 and a battery 32 attached with laminate 162 to the electronic component 48. Advantageously, this provides a durable low profile multilayer construction for use in connection with mobile electronic devices desired by users.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device with enhanced impact absorber is disclosed. The device can include: a housing including a front and a rear housing; and a user interface, the rear housing including an impact absorber located on an outer most portion of the rear housing. Beneficially, the impact absorber can provide enhanced impact mitigation. The impact absorber can allow a mobile electronic device to sustain an impact and mitigate damage to the housing and components therein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a method for seamlessly affixing a protective film to an electronic device. The method includes affixing the protective film to a topside of a lens such that an empty space is formed between a perimeter of the lens and the protective film. The method further includes inserting housing material within the empty space such that the protective film is seamlessly affixed to the topside of the lens and the housing material.

Abstract: A method includes: a wireless communication device (WCD) receiving information indicating that a second user device that is close-by is actively running a messaging application, which establishes an active communication channel with a communication service that is responsible for routing incoming voice and data communication to the WCD. The method also includes: establishing a short range communication between the communication device and the second user device; in response to receiving the information and establishing the short range communication, placing at least a first modem of the WCD in a sleep state; and in response to at least one subsequent trigger event, awakening the first modem to an active state to enable use of the first modem to complete communication. The messaging service is configured to redirect incoming calls to the second user device while the messaging service is active and the devices are within short-range communication of each other.

Abstract: A method that reduces power consumption in a wireless communication device having a first and a second modem. The method includes detecting access to a communication network via the second modem, and in response to that detection: establishing a communication channel between the second modem and a communication service over a communication network; and triggering the first modem to enter a sleep state. The communication service is configured to respond to receipt at the communication service of an incoming communication to be routed to the first modem via a first communication network by: (i) automatically transmitting a notification via the communication channel to the second modem and (ii) forwarding the incoming communication via the first communication network to the first modem. The method then includes, in response to receipt of the notification at the device: awakening the first modem to an active state to enable receipt of the incoming communication.