Abstract: An expandable shelf for displaying desired items. The expandable shelf comprises a main shelf, a first slidable end shelf which engages with a first end of the main shelf and a second slidable end shelf which engages with an opposed second end of the main shelf. A pair of brackets facilitate supporting the expandable shelf on a display stand. The main shelf has female members and the first and the second slidable shelves each having mating male members. The male members engage with the female members to permit each of the first slidable shelf and the second slidable shelf to move, relative to the main shelf, and thereby adjust an overall length of the expandable shelf.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a temperature-controlled enclosure for a sensing device comprising insulating air gaps, a fan, and a heatsink. The enclosure maintains the sensing device within a desired operating temperature range while operating in automotive environments with high ambient temperatures and solar radiation. The enclosure is configured to be securely affixed to an automobile interior and has a configuration of temperature-control systems which allows for unimpeded functioning of the sensing device's communications hardware.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a temperature-controlled enclosure for a sensing device comprising insulating air gaps, a fan, and a heatsink. The enclosure maintains the sensing device within a desired operating temperature range while operating in automotive environments with high ambient temperatures and solar radiation. The enclosure is configured to be securely affixed to an automobile interior and has a configuration of temperature-control systems which allows for unimpeded functioning of the sensing device's communications hardware.

Abstract: A modular table assembly for an operating room includes an arcuate corner module and at least one rectangular side module. The modules, which are interconnected by pins that can be released by depressing a pedal, are easy to separate, move and reassemble. The modular design enables one to reconfigure the table layout according to the geometry of the room.

Abstract: The structural rigidity of a device is improved by overmolding one or more layers of the device housing over the antenna components, improving overall wall thickness and avoiding air gaps present in conventional devices. Pull tabs are implemented for battery installation and removal using a stretch-release adhesive connected to the tabs that can hold the battery in place and, upon pulling of the pull tabs, cause the battery to be removable from the device. Camera sensors larger than the camera optics are usable in a device by utilizing only image data captured by those pixels of the sensor that correspond to the appropriate part of the camera optics. Mechanical interlocks can be used advantageously for alignment and connection strength for side soldering. Optical alignment processes are used advantageously in situations such as mounting a device camera relative to an opening of a light absorbing layer on a cover glass sheet.

Abstract: A fast data transfer collection system using message authentication and contactless RF proximity card technology in non-contact storage and retrieval applications. The system is generally comprised of Host computers (application computer systems), Target radio frequency (RF) terminals, and a plurality of portable Tags (“smart” or “proximity” cards). A Host provides specific application functionality to a Tag holder, with a high degree of protection from fraudulent use. A Target provides control of the RF antenna and resolves collisions between multiple Tags in the RF field. A Tag provides reliable, high speed, and well authenticated secure exchanges of data/information with the Host resulting from the use of a custom ASIC design incorporating unique analog and digital circuits, nonvolatile memory, and state logic. Each Tag engages in a transaction with the Target in which a sequence of message exchanges allow data to be read(written) from(to) the Tag.

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.