Abstract: An electronic device comprising a housing assembly having at least one fiber composite layer molded into a portion of the housing assembly, the at least one fiber composite layer having a warp direction and configured to provide strength to the housing assembly corresponding to the warp direction.

Abstract: A computer card comprises a housing insertable into a slot of an electronic device and a power pin configured to provide power to the electronic device.

Abstract: A computing device comprises a base, a lid, and a hinge structure coupling the base and the lid. The hinge structure has a variable height operable to enable the lid to close over at least one removable center module disposed on and coupled to the base.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a base portion; an electronic display rotatably connected to the base portion; a keyboard in communication with the display, rotatably connected to the base portion, and movable between a closed position and an open position; and a first optical data drive formed in the base portion under the keyboard with access to the first optical data drive provided when the keyboard is rotated to the open position.

Abstract: An input device includes a security feature to transmit information to a corresponding system.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising a latch mechanism configured to securely fasten a first member to a second member and a dampening system configured to reduce acoustical noise generated in response to actuation of the latch mechanism.

Abstract: An electronic device locking system comprises a locking element removably coupleable to an electronic device and a locking cable coupled to the locking element to enable at least three degrees of freedom of movement of the locking cable relative to the locking element.

Abstract: A system for calibrating a digitizing pen applies a known actual pen force to a tip of the digitizing pen, infers an indicated pen force from a pen force signal sent by the digitizing pen, and computes a correction, based on the actual and indicated pen forces, to be applied to a future indicated force reading.

Abstract: A card retention mechanism comprises a first and second brackets. The first and second brackets are mountable to a circuit board. Further, the first and second brackets are adapted to retain a circuit card therebetween. The second bracket comprises an exposed region that exposes an electrical contact of the card to be exposed to enable electrical connection of a conductor thereto.

Abstract: A computer system is provided, the computer system having a chassis that encloses a processor and a system memory. The computer system further comprises a reader/writer selectively positionable between a storage position inside the chassis and an operational position outside the chassis.

Abstract: A card retention mechanism comprises a first and second brackets. The first and second brackets are mountable to a circuit board. Further, the first and second brackets are adapted to retain a circuit card therebetween. The second bracket comprises an exposed region that exposes an electrical contact of the card to be exposed to enable electrical connection of a conductor thereto.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system comprises a computer housing, a device removably mounted to the computer housing, a removable component coupled to the computer housing under the device, and a power switch coupled to the removable component and responsive to separation of the device from the computer housing.

Abstract: A portable electronic device comprises an interface configured to, in response to detecting releasable engagement of an external antenna to the electronic device, switch from using an internal antenna to the external antenna for the wireless communications.

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 exemplary rechargeable mouse is adapted to be insertable into and removable from a bay of an electronic device. An electrical connection of the mouse electrically couples only to a power connection of an electrical interface in the device bay that also has a data connection such that the mouse is charged when inserted in the device bay.

Abstract: A movable portion of an electronic device is attached to a base portion of the device by a hinge mechanism that enables an edge of the movable portion to translate as the movable portion is rotated during the opening of the portable electronic device. In one example embodiment, the hinge mechanism comprises a groove in the base portion, a guiding feature on the moveable portion that engages the groove, and a link attached to both the base portion and the moveable portion of the electronic device, the link relating relates the motions of the two portions such that the electronic device opens as the guiding feature travels along the groove.

Abstract: A cover window attachment system for an electronic device includes a cover window on a top side of the electronic device; a frame attached to the cover window, the frame further comprising at least one boss configured to protrude into the electronic device; a fastener receiving feature on a distal end of each boss; and a fastener engaging the fastener receiving feature on each boss, the fastener contacting a bottom side of the electronic device, opposite the top side. Also claimed are a method of assembling a cover window to an electronic device and an electronic device including a cover window assembly.

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 comprises a base having a central processing unit and memory; a display electrically coupled to the base; and a support mechanism connected to the base and comprising a resilient bumper and a foot moveable between open and closed positions, wherein the foot supports the base in the open position.

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.