Abstract: An example folding device (100) includes a hinge assembly (106), a first assembly (102), and a second assembly (104). The hinge assembly (106) defines a first axis (108) and a second axis (110). The first assembly (102) includes a first arm (112), formed from a first material and rotatably connected to the hinge assembly about the first axis, a first main housing component (114), and a first divider (116) disposed between the first arm (112) and the first main housing component (114). The first main housing component (114) is formed from a second material that is different than the first material. The second assembly (104) includes a second arm (118), formed from the first material and rotatably connected to the hinge assembly about the second axis, a second main housing component (120), and a second divider (122) disposed between the second arm (118) and the second main housing component (120). The second main housing component (120) is formed from a second material that is different than the first material.

Abstract: This document describes systems and techniques for narrow display borders using a display-to-frame interposer (“interposer”). In aspects, the interposer is bonded, on a first side, to a mechanical frame. On a second side, the interposer is bonded to a backside of a display panel module, including a folded portion, and supports a cover layer through the display panel module. In such a configuration, a display border, which extends from an edge of the cover layer to an active area of the display panel module and resides above the folded portion, can be reduced.

Abstract: An example mobile computing device includes a display assembly comprising: a display panel that includes light emitting elements; and a display flex comprising: a first rigid circuit board connected to the display panel via a first flexible printed circuit connection at a first end of the first rigid circuit board, the first rigid circuit board folded over the display panel; first circuit components mounted to the first rigid circuit board; a second rigid circuit board connected to a second end of the first rigid circuit board via a second flexible printed circuit connection, the second rigid circuit board folded over the first rigid circuit board; and second circuit components mounted to the second rigid circuit board.

Abstract: A computing device may include camera modules and a camera enclosure configured to house the camera modules. The computing device may further include alignment wedges that each define a sloped surface configured to mechanically contact at least one of the camera enclosure or the camera modules. The alignment wedges may be configured to reposition the respective camera module of the plurality of camera modules with respect to the camera enclosure.

Abstract: This document describes an electronic device with a chassis and a vapor chamber positioned within the chassis. The vapor chamber includes a base plate and a cap portion attached to the base plate to form a sealed chamber. The base plate extends outward beyond the sealed chamber to form an extended portion with a first edge attached to a sidewall of the chassis and a second edge, in the form of a mechanical flange, connected to the chassis. The base plate with the extended portion forms the floor of a battery compartment within the chassis and provides a thermal path between the vapor chamber and the chassis. By integrating the vapor chamber into the structural components, the need for a separate mid-plate is eliminated, allowing for a thinner device that efficiently dissipates heat while maintaining structural rigidity.

Abstract: A computing device may include camera modules and a camera enclosure configured to house the camera modules. The computing device may further include alignment wedges that each define a sloped surface configured to mechanically contact at least one of the camera enclosure or the camera modules. The alignment wedges may be configured to reposition the respective camera module of the plurality of camera modules with respect to the camera enclosure.

Abstract: This document describes systems and techniques directed at a battery chassis for electronic devices. In aspects, a battery is attached to a battery chassis that mechanically interlocks with a mechanical frame of an electronic device. The battery chassis includes a plurality of shear stops that constrain a motion of the battery chassis and battery subassembly in at least two dimensions. The battery chassis and battery subassembly can be removed from the electronic device without severing an adhesive, facilitating device repair.

Abstract: This document describes systems and techniques directed at internal hardware configurations for foldable devices. In aspects, a foldable electronic device includes a housing, defining an internal cavity within which a battery is disposed, and one or more displays that are fixed to the housing, forming at least one internal cavity. The foldable electronic device further includes one or more battery cell tabs that are arranged in an unfolded configuration and extend from the battery to a power control module positioned underneath a display control module that is mounted to the display. Through such a configuration, an internal volume within the internal cavity can be more-efficiently occupied by increasing a battery capacity or reducing a dimensional profile of the foldable electronic device.

Abstract: An example folding device (100) includes a hinge assembly (106), a first assembly (102), and a second assembly (104). The hinge assembly (106) defines a first axis (108) and a second axis (110). The first assembly (102) includes a first arm (112), formed from a first material and rotatably connected to the hinge assembly about the first axis, a first main housing component (114), and a first divider (116) disposed between the first arm (112) and the first main housing component (114). The first main housing component (114) is formed from a second material that is different than the first material. The second assembly (104) includes a second arm (118), formed from the first material and rotatably connected to the hinge assembly about the second axis, a second main housing component (120), and a second divider (122) disposed between the second arm (118) and the second main housing component (120). The second main housing component (120) is formed from a second material that is different than the first material.

Abstract: A hinge assembly defining a first axis and a second axis; a first assembly rotatably connected to the hinge assembly about the first axis; a second assembly rotatably connected to the hinge assembly about the second axis, wherein, when the folding device is fully opened about the hinge assembly, an inner surface of the first assembly is coplanar with an inner surface of the second assembly; a flexible continuous display spanning an inner surface of the first assembly and an inner surface of the second assembly; and a camera having an aperture located in a bezel of the second assembly that borders the flexible continuous display.

Abstract: This document describes systems and techniques for narrow display borders using a display-to-frame interposer (“interposer”). In aspects, the interposer is bonded, on a first side, to a mechanical frame. On a second side, the interposer is bonded to a backside of a display panel module, including a folded portion, and supports a cover layer through the display panel module. In such a configuration, a display border, which extends from an edge of the cover layer to an active area of the display panel module and resides above the folded portion, can be reduced.

Abstract: A modular electrical control system includes a switch module, having at least an “on” state and an “off” state, configured to draw power from an AC power source and to control power delivery to at least one external load, the switch module including a detector that determines whether a neutral wire is connected to the switch module, and a removable user interface module configured to connect to the switch module and receive power from the switch module, wherein the switch module delivers a first amount of power to the user interface module when the detector determines that the neutral wire is connected to the switch module, and delivers a second amount of power to the user interface module lower than the first amount of power when the detector determines that the neutral wire is not connected to the switch module.

Abstract: An electrical control system includes a switch module configured to control power delivery to at least one external load, and a removable user interface module configured to connect to the switch module, receive power from the switch module and display an interface in accordance with a status of the external load, the user interface including a printed circuit board (PCB) having a touch controller that detects signals from a plurality of touch sensors integrated on a first side of the PCB, and a light-emitting diode (LED) controller that controls a plurality of LED's, a light guide, attached to the first side of the PCB, that partially obstructs light emitted from the plurality of LED's, a tactile switch electrically connected to the first side of the PCB between the transparent cover and the PCB, and a cover attached to the tactile switch over the first side of the PCB.

Abstract: A modular electrical control system includes a switch module, having at least an “on” state and an “off” state, configured to draw power from an AC power source and to control power delivery to at least one external load, the switch module including a detector that determines whether a neutral wire is connected to the switch module, and a removable user interface module configured to connect to the switch module and receive power from the switch module, wherein the switch module delivers a first amount of power to the user interface module when the detector determines that the neutral wire is connected to the switch module, and delivers a second amount of power to the user interface module lower than the first amount of power when the detector determines that the neutral wire is not connected to the switch module.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosed principles, a modular device system includes a base device configured to accept multiple modules at once. The system further includes thin modules designed to stack upon one another on the base device to provide extended functionality. In an embodiment, an alignment mechanism is provided to allow multiple modules to be easily stacked such that their stacking also provides convenient electrical interconnection between the modules and the base device.

Abstract: A more efficient component shielding system is provided for a portable electronic device. The system includes a metal shield covering multiple electronic components on the device PCB, including two or more electronic components requiring shielding. The metal shield includes a top portion and one or more descending side walls encompassing the periphery of the metal shield except at one or more edges where the metal shield contacts the housing. In addition, one or more internal walls attached to the shield top portion form internal walls separating the two or more electronic components requiring shielding from one another. In an embodiment, a plurality of spring clips soldered to the PCB are used to hold the side walls and internal walls to the PCB.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosed principles, a modular device system includes a base device configured to accept multiple modules at once. The system further includes thin modules designed to stack upon one another on the base device to provide extended functionality. In an embodiment, an alignment mechanism is provided to allow multiple modules to be easily stacked such that their stacking also provides convenient electrical interconnection between the modules and the base device.

Abstract: A modular portable device system includes two devices configured to be attached to each other to form a more powerful combined device. The combined device is still generally sized to fit a user's pocket, purse, briefcase, backpack etc. The first device is a stand-alone capable high function device configured to mate with and connect to an add-on device to gain specific supplemental functionality. The base device includes a circular camera protrusion sized to fit in a corresponding camera opening in the add-on device, as well as one or more alignment sockets. In this way, when the camera protrusion is located in the camera opening and the one or more alignment sockets are mated to a corresponding one or alignment pins on the add-on device, the two devices are electrically connected and physically aligned.