Abstract: Apparatuses, tables, and method of making the apparatuses and tables are disclosed for stowing and expanding a desk device. An exemplary apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a frame, a first surface slidably received by the frame in a horizontal plane between and including a stowed position and an expanded position, and a second surface slidably received by the frame between and including a stowed position and an expanded position.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for controlling positioning of a desk. An exemplary apparatus includes a tabletop, expandable legs, motors, position sensors, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions. The motors alter a length of one of the expandable legs. The position sensors identify current position of each of the plurality of expandable legs. The instructions cause the processor to receive a sensor signal, a communication signal, or a command signal, receive the identified current position of one or more of the expandable legs, determine a projected length value for the one or more expandable legs responsive to the received sensor signal, the communication signal, or the command signal, and command one or more of the plurality of motors based on the projected length value for the one or more expandable legs and the identified current position of the one or more expandable legs.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and tables are disclosed for charging multiple devices on a surface and providing feedback. An exemplary method includes sensing a location of a wirelessly rechargeable device on a charging surface of the wirelessly charging surface device and wirelessly powering the wirelessly rechargeable device via a portion of the charging surface corresponding to the sensed location of the wirelessly rechargeable device. The method also includes receiving charging status information from the wirelessly rechargeable device and outputting a human perceptible indication responsive to the received charging status information and the sensed location of the wirelessly rechargeable device.

Abstract: Apparatuses, tables, and method of making the apparatuses and tables are disclosed for stowing and expanding a desk device. An exemplary apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a frame, a first surface slidably received by the frame in a horizontal plane between and including a stowed position and an expanded position, and a second surface slidably received by the frame between and including a stowed position and an expanded position.

Abstract: Apparatus that include an article of furniture and a display device are disclosed. One apparatus includes an article of furniture and a display device integrated with the article of furniture in which the display device is coupleable with an external computing device. Also disclosed are methods for operating an apparatus including a display device integrated with an article of furniture. The methods include opening a top portion of an article of furniture from a closed position to an open position to expose a storage compartment of the article of furniture and opening a display device to a viewing position external to the storage compartment from a storage position within the storage compartment.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a first chassis; a second chassis that is mounted with a display; and a hinge device that relatively rotatably connects one edge portions of the first chassis and the second chassis to each other. A protruding portion in which a portion except for both side portions in a longitudinal direction protrudes toward a rear side is provided in the one edge portion of the first chassis. The hinge device includes a pair of hinge shafts that are connected to both end surfaces of the protruding portion in the longitudinal direction, and relatively rotatably connect the protruding portion and the second chassis, and a pair of hinge arms that integrally fix each of the pair of hinge shafts and the one edge portion of the second chassis.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus having a storage compartment for stowing a stylus pen is described. The electronic apparatus includes a first and second chassis rotationally coupled to each other. The first chassis includes an opening having a side-face opening formed in a side face, and a cover opening linked with the side-face opening. The first chassis also includes a pen storage unit disposed within the opening. Inserted in the pen storage unit is a pen member that can be freely taken out from the pen storage unit. The pen member includes a pen body stowed in the pen storage unit, and a take-out operation part projects from an outer peripheral face of the pen body outward in a radial direction orthogonal to a central axis of the pen member. The take-out operation part is disposed in a cover opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stand device that enables a portable information device to be set at a desired upright angle easily and smoothly, and a stand-equipped portable information device including the stand device. The stand device includes: a guide rail facing a back surface of a chassis of the portable information device; and a bendable stand plate having a first end attached to the chassis and a second end opposite to the first end. A slide member disposed at the second end is slidably engaged with the guide rail. The stand plate includes a crease that extends in a direction intersecting the extension direction of the guide rail, and is disposed between the first end and the second end so that when the slide member slides, the stand plate is bent at the crease and is brought into contact with or separated from the back surface of the chassis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stand device that enables a portable information device to be set at a desired upright angle easily and smoothly, and a stand-equipped portable information device including the stand device. The stand device includes: a guide rail facing a back surface of a chassis of the portable information device; and a bendable stand plate having a first end attached to the chassis and a second end opposite to the first end. A slide member disposed at the second end is slidably engaged with the guide rail. The stand plate includes a crease that extends in a direction intersecting the extension direction of the guide rail, and is disposed between the first end and the second end so that when the slide member slides, the stand plate is bent at the crease and is brought into contact with or separated from the back surface of the chassis.

Abstract: A foldable tablet cover is described. The tablet cover can be used in multiple configurations, or stand modes, in which rubber attached to the tablet cover will provide friction so as to prevent slipping of the tablet while in use.