Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a dual-part hinge assembly for a portable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the portable computing device includes a display and a base housing connected via the dual-part hinge assembly. Furthermore, the dual-part hinge assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion that extends behind the first portion when the display transitions to an open position so as to provide stability for the computing device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a dual-part hinge assembly for a portable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the portable computing device includes a display and a base housing connected via the dual-part hinge assembly. Furthermore, the dual-part hinge assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion that extends behind the first portion when the display transitions to an open position so as to provide stability for the computing device.

Abstract: A support member may be rotatably coupled to a display member and detachably coupled to a base member. The support member may be positionable to form an angle with the display member.

Abstract: The present technique provides a system and method for providing instrument-activated buttons having a sub-surface mechanism for triggering a desired function upon interaction with an above-surface electronic/digital user device, such as a digitizing pointing device. The instrument-activated buttons may be disposed in a display device, a tablet computing device, or any other suitable electronic device. A user navigates a housing surface of the electronic device until a signal identifies the sub-surface button, which may then be activated by performing an instrument-based activation event. The activation event may be a button click, a tip movement, or any other suitable trigger on the electronic/digital user device. A wireless communication is then transmitted between the sub-surface mechanism and the electronic/digital user device to initiate the function associated with the instrument-activated button.

Abstract: A display stand comprises a mounting element couplable to a display element and a first support member coupled to the mounting element to enable angular movement of the display element relative to the first support member. The display stand also comprises a second support member rotatably coupled to the first support member to enable elevational movement of the display element relative to the second support member.

Abstract: The present technique provides a system and method for providing instrument-activated buttons having a sub-surface mechanism for triggering a desired function upon interaction with an above-surface electronic/digital user device, such as a digitizing pointing device. The instrument-activated buttons may be disposed in a display device, a tablet computing device, or any other suitable electronic device. A user navigates a housing surface of the electronic device until a signal identifies the sub-surface button, which may then be activated by performing an instrument-based activation event. The activation event may be a button click, a tip movement, or any other suitable trigger on the electronic/digital user device. A wireless communication is then transmitted between the sub-surface mechanism and the electronic/digital user device to initiate the function associated with the instrument-activated button.

Abstract: The present technique provides a system and method for providing instrument-activated buttons having a sub-surface mechanism for triggering a desired function upon interaction with an above-surface electronic/digital user device, such as a digitizing pointing device. The instrument-activated buttons may be disposed in a display device, a tablet computing device, or any other suitable electronic device. A user navigates a housing surface of the electronic device until a signal identifies the sub-surface button, which may then be activated by performing an instrument-based activation event. The activation event may be a button click, a tip movement, or any other suitable trigger on the electronic/digital user device. A wireless communication is then transmitted between the sub-surface mechanism and the electronic/digital user device to initiate the function associated with the instrument-activated button.

Abstract: Embodiments provide apparatuses and systems including a base and a display lid. The display lid may include a surface engaging portion to elevate the base in response to rotation of the display lid.

Abstract: The present technique provides a system and method for automatically switching viewing orientations of a display in response to physical rotation of the display. The display is rotatably coupled to a base structure via a rotatable mechanism, which has one or more angular switches/sensors that sense the physical orientation of the display and trigger a change in the viewing orientation of the display. The display may be a stand-alone flat-panel display or it may be incorporated into a portable electronic/computing devices, such as a tablet computer. Moreover, the base structure may embody a display support, a port replicator, a docking station, or any other suitable structure having a rotational adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A system for promoting wireless communication. The system utilizes a computing device and an antenna. The antenna is disposed in a protected location within the computing device. However, the antenna is positioned such that the materials from which the computing device is formed do not substantially interfere with the transmission of wireless communication signals.

Abstract: An integrated portable computer projector system comprises an image projector integrally couplable to a computer device.

Abstract: A portable computer display panel comprising a first and second pair of antennas disposed within a housing. A display screen is supported by the housing. A latch assembly is disposed between the display screen and an outer edge of the housing. The first pair of antennas is disposed within said housing between the display screen and the outer edge of said housing. The second pair of antennas is disposed within said housing between said display screen and the outer edge of said housing.

Abstract: An electronic device is formed with a housing having a perimeter edge. A controller is located within the housing. Additionally, a display surface extends in a smooth manner outwardly to the perimeter edge.

Abstract: A portable computer device comprises a wireless earpiece configured to be detachable from the portable computer device.

Abstract: A method and system of coupling a personal digital assistant to a portable computer. Some of the illustrative embodiments may be a system comprising a portable computer comprising a docking receptacle on an outer portion of the portable computer, and a personal digital assistant (PDA) (comprising a display device). The docking receptacle couples the PDA to the portable computer, and the PDA reads data from the portable computer to be displayed on the display device of the PDA.

Abstract: A display stand comprises a mounting element couplable to a display element and a first support member coupled to the mounting element to enable angular movement of the display element relative to the first support member. The display stand also comprises a second support member rotatably coupled to the first support member to enable elevational movement of the display element relative to the second support member.

Abstract: A portable electronic device, including a base mechanically coupled to a display enclosure with a hinge, is built. The display enclosure includes at least one WAN antenna configured to rotate about an axis such that when closed the antenna forms part of the display enclosure, and when rotated to an open position the antenna extends above the display enclosure.

Abstract: The present technique provides a system and method for protecting a display of a computing device, such as a tablet computer system, which is coupleable with a plurality of companion components, such as an attachable companion keyboard and a docking structure. A protective display cover is provided with a multi-orientable mounting structure, which is coupleable with at least one of the tablet computing device and the companion components in various intercoupled configurations. The multi-orientable mounting structure may have a reversible latch mechanism to accommodate a stand-alone configuration of the tablet computing device and an assembled configuration of the tablet computing device and one of the companion components, such as the attachable companion keyboard.