Cabinet Or Chassis Patents (Class 348/836)
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Patent number: 8625034Abstract: A seatback entertainment display system for a vehicle is provided having a support member extending from a seatback frame, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the support member, and a display device coupled to the adjustment mechanism. The support member may be a cantilever type beam or frame extending upwardly from the seatback at a position behind and adjacent to a headrest. The support member may also be a pair of rods arranged to fixedly receive the display device and movably receive the headrest. The adjustment device may include any one or more of a forward-rearward tilting mechanism, a side to side pivoting mechanism and an up-down translation mechanism. The seatback entertainment display system is adaptable to optimize a viewing angle for a rear seat occupant of the vehicle, throughout a normal adjustment range of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Douglas C. Campbell, James B. Price, Steven G. Schultz, Theodore J. Stokes, Eric B. Michalak, Joseph F. Prosniewski, Alan G. Greene, David P. Thimm, Joon K. Lee
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Publication number: 20140002755Abstract: According to one embodiment, a video display device includes: a housing provided with a display device; a supporting structure configured to support the housing; and a member connecting to the supporting structure, the member expanding, when the supporting structure is placed on a plane, along a direction intersecting a direction orthogonal to the plane, wherein the member is configured to comprise a transparent area not overlapping with the supporting structure on a side of the plane of the housing viewed from a direction orthogonal to the plane when the supporting structure is placed on the plane, and is connected to the supporting structure on a circumferential edge side of the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Takao MITSUYOSHI, Takayoshi TOMIOKA
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Patent number: 8619201Abstract: A display apparatus having a display driving unit on a lower part is provided. The LCD display apparatus includes a signal processing unit which performs video decoding, video scaling, and conversion into high-quality video on an input video; and a driving unit which is disposed closer to a lower end of the LCD display apparatus than to an upper end of the LCD display apparatus, and drives a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel to display a video output from the signal processing unit on the LCD panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jung-hwa Choi
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Publication number: 20130342767Abstract: A positioner is provided for positioning a major optical sensing unit and an auxiliary optical sensing unit on a first screen. The positioner includes a body, and a first mounting hole and a first auxiliary mounting hole are formed on the body, and the first mounting hole and the first auxiliary mounting hole are aligned on a horizontal line, and the first mounting hole has a first pointing direction, the first auxiliary mounting hole has a first auxiliary pointing direction, and the first pointing direction is symmetrical to the first auxiliary pointing direction relative to a vertical line.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: You-Xin Liu, Chia-Chang Hou, Po-Liang Huang, Chia-Jui Liu
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Publication number: 20130335644Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing and a component. The housing includes a synthetic resin portion and a metal portion. The synthetic resin portion includes a first portion exposed to an outside of the electronic apparatus and a second portion including a nip portion. The metal portion overlaps the second portion from an outer side and covers the nip portion. The component is in the housing and faces the nip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Yasuyuki Horii, Yasuyuki Suzuki
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Publication number: 20130314619Abstract: An electronic apparatus according to an embodiment includes a housing, a printed circuit board which includes a first surface provided with a heat-generating component and is contained inside the housing, and a fan unit which includes a case and a fan that is rotatably contained in the case. The case includes an exhaust part which includes a part that overlaps the first surface of the printed circuit board and projects toward the heat-generating component, and an air intake part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Yuusuke SUGIURA, Akifumi YAMAGUCHI
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Patent number: 8591038Abstract: A projection type image display apparatus in one aspect of the present invention includes an optical engine that projects an image; an image display screen that displays an image of projection light projected from the optical engine; a folding mirror that reflects the projection light projected from the optical engine toward the image display screen; and an optical system support member that holds the optical engine, a rear side part of the folding mirror and the image display screen. The image display screen holds a front side part of the folding mirror by an upper side part of the image display screen.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventor: Norichika Sugano
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Patent number: 8587937Abstract: A front cover of a display device, which includes a first front cover unit and a second front cover unit disposed in a rear of the first front cover, and a manufacturing mold set of the front cover. The front cover minimizes and/or prevents air introduction through gaps between the first front cover unit and the second front cover unit and deterioration of the quality of the external appearance of the front cover thereby.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd.Inventors: Han Moog Kang, Byoung Rak Lee
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Patent number: 8576372Abstract: An aspect provides a method, including: fixing a laminated panel, which has been cut into a predetermined shape, to a mold, said laminated panel having an expanded layer disposed between layers made of a conductive resin; injection of molding non-conducting resin into the mold in which the laminated panel has been fixed; wherein a non-conductive region and a conductive region are joined to form a bottom surface of a display casing, said display casing having an inner and outer surface; and wherein an antenna mounting space is formed in the non-conductive region. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Gang Ji, Tetsuya Ohtani, Takayuki Morino, Akinori Uchino
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Publication number: 20130286298Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television includes, a housing, a supporting portion, a display panel, a frame fitted with the display panel on one surface thereof, and inclined relative to the display panel, a printed circuit board which is mounted on the other surface of the frame opposite to the one surface and extends substantially parallel to the frame, a connector for external connection disposed nearer to the first end portion than a substantially middle portion of the printed circuit board in a direction connecting the first and second end portions, and a speaker includes an output section located nearer to the first end portion than the display panel and the frame in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Izen Sakuma, Minoru Enomoto
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Publication number: 20130286296Abstract: According to one embodiment, A television receiver includes: a display device comprising a screen; a first housing configured to house at least a part of the display device in a state exposing the screen, the first housing comprising an accommodating part and a first connector facing the accommodating part; a second housing configured to be detachably accommodated in the accommodating part, the second housing comprising a second connector configured to be electrically connected to the first connector; a cover configured to cover the accommodating part and to be removably placed on the first housing; and a first buffer between the second housing and the cover, the first buffer being configured to extend in a longitudinal direction of the accommodating part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Tomoko KITAMURA, Tetsuhiko FUKAZAWA
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Publication number: 20130286297Abstract: According to one embodiment, television receiver includes: display; housing; fan; first wall; second wall; and third wall. The housing houses at least a portion of the display. The fan is opposite a screen of the display with respect to the display, and is rotatable in the housing. The first wall of the housing including a vent hole overlapping with the fan, covers the fan and a side of the display opposite the screen, and constitutes one portion of a case of the fan. The second wall is on an inner side of the housing with respect to the first wall and on a side of the fan opposite the first wall. The second wall attaches to the first wall. The second wall constitutes other portion of the case. The third wall extends between the first wall and the second wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Nobuto FUJIWARA
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Publication number: 20130286295Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a television receiver includes: a display; a casing comprising an opening, the casing being configured house the display; a board configured to be housed in the casing; a connector configured to be mounted on the board and exposed from the opening; an elastic member between the connector and the casing, the elastic member being configured to touch the connector; a cover configured to be at least partially positioned at a side of the connector opposite to the elastic member and cover a part of the connector; and a restriction portion configured to be positioned at the side of the connector opposite to the elastic member and restrict movement of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Issei Takahashi, Tomofumi Miyamoto, Toshikatsu Nakamura
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Patent number: 8570728Abstract: An electronic device includes a frame, a display mounted within the frame, a rear cover, and two switch mechanisms slidably connected to two lateral surfaces of the frame. The rear cover includes at least two opposite hooks on two opposite flanges and two opposite recessed portions on the bottom of two opposite sides thereof, respectively. Each of the two switch mechanisms includes at least one hook portion engaged with a corresponding one of the at least two hooks, and a handle exposed by each of the recessed portions. The handles are forced by an external force to switch the at least two hooks and the at least two hook portions between an engagement state and a disengagement state.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shih-Wei Chao, Shih-Wen Chiang, Yen-Chi Tsai, Po-Yen Hsu
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Patent number: 8570447Abstract: A digital display device including an electronic display screen. The device has a frame and a support extendable rearward from the digital display device. The support includes a corner portion and two elongate members extending from the corner portion in two substantially mutually perpendicular directions to respective mounting portions. The mounting portions are hinged respectively to two adjacent sides of a rear face of the frame along a common axis and at respective positions allowing the elongate members to fold flat to the rear face of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Mirko Goetzen
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Patent number: 8571956Abstract: The present invention contemplates a variety of improved methods and systems for providing an experience platform, as well as sentio or experience codecs, and experience agents for supporting the experience platform. The experience platform may be provided by a service provider to enable an experience provider to compose and direct a participant experience. The service provider monetizes the experience by charging the experience provider and/or the participants for services. The participant experience can involve one or more experience participants. The experience provider can create an experience with a variety of dimensions and features. As will be appreciated, the following description provides one paradigm for understanding the multi-dimensional experience available to the participants. There are many suitable ways of describing, characterizing and implementing the experience platform contemplated herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Net Power and Light, Inc.Inventors: Stanislav Vonog, Nikolay Surin, Tara Lemmey
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Publication number: 20130278842Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a board, a first electronic component on the board, a second electronic component on the board, and a fixing member between the first and second electronic components. The second electronic component is designed to produce less heat than the first electronic component. The fixing member is configured to secure the board to a part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Kota TOKUDA, Nobuhiro YAMAMOTO, Tsuyoshi KOZAI
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Patent number: 8564729Abstract: A display system for a vehicle including a dual-sided display panel pivotably mounted to the interior ceiling of the vehicle. The dual-sided display panel displays an image from a media device to a rear-seat passenger of the vehicle and displays a different image to the driver on a second side of the display panel. The second side of the display panel is viewable by a driver of the vehicle through a rear-view mirror. A user-operated switch indicates what video source is displayed to the driver on the second side of the display panel. A first selectable video source is a camera mounted on the rear of the vehicle to capture rear-view images of the exterior behind the vehicle. A second selectable video source is a camera mounted in the rear passenger area of the vehicle to capture images of a rear-seat passenger.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Dieter Hoetzer, Yun Luo
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Publication number: 20130275251Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for holding and presenting transaction cards, stored value cards, or gift cards along with a video presentation. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a gift card holder that includes a device for storing and playing video files and systems and methods for delivering content to the device via an online transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Brett R. Glass, Nicole E. Glass
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Publication number: 20130265504Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a display, a rear cover, and a front mask. The rear cover is configured to cover a rear surface of the display. The front mask is configured to be exposed to an outside and includes an opening and a supporter. The opening is configured to expose a front surface of the display. The supporter is configured to support the display and includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to face a side surface of the display. The second portion protrudes from the first portion toward the rear cover. The second portion is closer to the rear cover than the rear surface of the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Yuki SATO, Shigeki NISHIYAMA, Hirofumi MORITA, Jun MORIMOTO, Yuji SASAKI, Takuya MATSUDA
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Patent number: 8553160Abstract: A flat screen television dust protector device featuring an elongated base configured to surround a top area of a flat screen television; at least one mounting bracket disposed on the top dust panel, the first side panel, or on the second side panel of the base, the mounting bracket functions to mount the base to a wall; and a support bar disposed on the top dust panel, the support bar extends downwardly and generally perpendicular to the top dust panel and generally parallel to the front panel, wherein at least on aperture is disposed in the support bar adapted to receive a screw, bolt, or nail, wherein the support bar functions to provide support for the base when the base is attached to the wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Truman E. Fowler
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Publication number: 20130258212Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes: a display comprising a screen; a housing configured to house at least a part of the display when the screen is exposed; three supports configured to protrude from the housing and to support the housing; a container configured to be provided on a side of the housing and located among the three supports, the side opposite the screen; and a housed part configured to be housed in a detachable manner in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Toshio OOE, Minoru ENOMOTO
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Patent number: 8525939Abstract: A video display device comprising a casing having a front wall and a rear wall. The front wall defines an opening for display screen. The rear wall has formed therein a plurality of clip-receiving portions. The plurality of clip-receiving portions face outwardly of the casing and have a predetermined spacing relative to one another. Each of the plurality of clip receiving portions is configured to receive from outside the casing a respective clip for receiving a fastener for mounting the video display device.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Juan Antonio Perez Perez, Miguel Angel Pedrosa Diaz, Josep Manel Ferreiro Gomez
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Publication number: 20130222707Abstract: A television may include a main body, an additional electronic unit installed at an outside of the main body, at least one port allowing which is configured to connect a connector of a cable for communication with the an additional external electronic unit to the main body be connected thereto; and at least one heat transfer member to receive which is configured to receive and transfer heat transferred from the at least one port.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
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Publication number: 20130222706Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television includes a first member and a second member. The second member is configured to be temporarily mounted at a first position of the first member, and to be moved from the first position to a second position and to be fixed to the first member at the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
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Patent number: 8514554Abstract: A display module includes a front frame, a resilient member, a rear housing, and a first fastening member. The front frame includes a circular groove, and a first disassembly hole. The first disassembly hole is located in the circular groove. A part of the resilient member is detachably engaged in the circular groove and covers the first disassembly hole. The rear housing includes a first assembly hole, a second disassembly hole, and a trimming board. The first disassembly hole communicates with the second disassembly hole. The trimming board is used for covering the first assembly hole and the second disassembly hole. The first fastening member is used for fastening the rear housing to the front frame through the first assembly hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventors: Dong-Sen Chen, Chun-Hsien Yu, Ming-Jheng Huang, Chun-Chi Lin
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Patent number: 8514337Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus is provided with a housing, display module, holder, and camera module. The housing has a front surface formed with an opening. The display module is accommodated in the housing and includes a screen exposed in the opening. The holder is secured to the display module. The camera module is held by the holder so that it can capture an image outside the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Hiroki Sakurada, Takayuki Soga
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Publication number: 20130208193Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a moving display system having a track member support; a track member held by the track member support, and having a first end and a second end; a display member support, including a body, where the body is configured to hold a display member, a motor, a wheel, where the wheel is drivable by the motor to move the display member support along the track member, a sensing system including at least one sensor positioned for detecting the first and second ends of the track member and a slot extending through the body for receiving the track member. A control system is provided and is operatively connected to the motor. The control system receives signals from the sensing system and is programmed to, in at least some instances: a) determine using the signals when the display member support reaches one of the first and second ends of the track member, and b) change the direction of rotation of the motor based on the determination made in step a).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventor: Stephen Wyllie
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Publication number: 20130201413Abstract: A panel of a plasma display apparatus includes a front substrate and a back substrate arranged in opposition to this front substrate, and an outer circumferential portion of the front substrate and an outer circumferential portion of the back substrate are adhered to each other by a sealing material. The panel is held on a front side of a chassis base portion of a chassis member. A conductive member fixed to an outer circumferential portion of the chassis member includes a first bent portion bent to a back side at a portion located inside a portion where the conductive member is fixed to the chassis member and a first extending portion extending to the back side from the first bent portion. Occurrence of a crack of the panel due to drop impact, vibration, and external force can be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventor: PANASONIC CORPORATION
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Publication number: 20130201414Abstract: A panel of a plasma display apparatus includes a front substrate and a back substrate arranged in opposition to this front substrate, and an outer circumferential portion of the front substrate and an outer circumferential portion of the back substrate are adhered to each other by a sealing material. The panel is held on a front side of a chassis base portion of a chassis member. The conductive member is fixed to a back cover of a casing by a first fixing member arranged inside a portion where the conductive member is fixed to the chassis member. The conductive member is fixed to the back cover also by a second fixing member arranged outside the portion where the conductive member is fixed to the chassis member. Occurrence of a crack of the panel due to drop impact, vibration, and external force can be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventor: Panasonic Corporation
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Publication number: 20130201411Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a screen attachment structure of a projection television excelling in design where the deflection of a screen caused by the expansion and contraction of the screen is suppressed, and screen defect is difficult to occur. A screen attachment structure according to the present invention includes a frame for fixing an end of a screen without a play space, an absorption mechanism for absorbing movement of the frame caused by the expansion and contraction of the screen, and a housing to which the frame is attached via the absorption mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: Masataka NISHI
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Publication number: 20130201412Abstract: A panel of a plasma display apparatus includes a front substrate and a back substrate arranged in opposition to this front substrate, and an outer circumferential portion of the front substrate and an outer circumferential portion of the back substrate are adhered to each other by a sealing material. The panel is held on a front side of a chassis base portion of a chassis member. The chassis member includes a reinforcement portion having at least a first bent portion bent to a back side with respect to the chassis base portion at a position outside an image display area of the panel and inside the sealing material, and a first extending portion extending from the first bent portion to the back side. Occurrence of a crack of the panel due to drop impact, vibration, and external force can be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventor: Panasonic Corporation
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Patent number: 8502928Abstract: In one embodiment, a television receiver includes a housing, and a supporting member accommodated in the housing, including a first supporting surface, a second supporting surface located on an opposite side of the first supporting surface, a first end portion, a second end portion located on an opposite side of the first end portion, a third end portion connecting the first and second end portions, and a fourth end portion located on an opposite side of the third end portion, and including a plurality of openings penetrating from the first supporting surface to the second supporting surface. In addition, the supporting member includes a beam provided between the openings, and the beam includes a first beam portion which is parallel to the first or third end portion, and a second beam portion which is not parallel to the first and third end portions.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Yuichi Hirai, Takayuki Arisaka
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Publication number: 20130194515Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing, a circuit board in the housing, a first component, and a second component. The circuit board includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first component includes an attaching portion on the first surface. The second component located on the second surface and includes a portion at a position corresponding to the attaching portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
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Publication number: 20130194513Abstract: According to one embodiment, television receiver includes: first component; second component; pressing member. The pressing member includes: two second fixing portions; pressing portion; first and second arms; first and second reinforcements. Pressing portion presses the first component. First and second arms extend between the pressing portion and the two second fixing portions, respectively. First reinforcement includes a first portion extended from one of the second fixing portions to a first middle point between the one of the second fixing portion and the pressing portion, and positioned away from one of the first fixing portions. Second reinforcement includes a second portion extended from other one of the second fixing portions to a second middle point between the other one of the second fixing portions and the pressing portion, and positioned away from other one of the fixing portions. Second fixing portions are positioned on one side of the first component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Tomoko KITAMURA, Toshikazu SHIROISHI, Tomohiro HAMADA
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Publication number: 20130194517Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing, a circuit board including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface in the housing, a surface-mounted component on the first surface, a first reinforcing portion on the second surface, and a second reinforcing portion on the second surface. The surface-mounted component includes a corner, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side. The first reinforcing portion is at a position corresponding to the component between the first side and the second side. The second reinforcing portion includes a portion at a position corresponding to the corner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
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Publication number: 20130194516Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing, a circuit board in the housing, and a surface-mounted component. The circuit board includes a cutout. The surface-mounted component is along an edge of the cutout on the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
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Publication number: 20130194514Abstract: A television receiver includes a touch panel including an input surface, a display including a screen configured to overlap with the input surface, a housing including first to third surfaces, a support, and a manipulating module. The housing is configured to cover at least a part of the display so that the screen is exposed. The support is configured to support the housing. The first surface is configured to face a direction to which the screen is exposed. The second surface is configured to cover a rear surface of the display at an opposite side to the first surface. The third surface extends between the first surface and the second surface. An opening includes a bottom surface located in the first surface. The bottom surface is configured to be recessed more toward an inside of the housing than the input surface. The manipulating module is within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
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Publication number: 20130182195Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing including a lock, a module configured to attach to the housing and to engage the lock, a link configured to associate with the lock, and a support configured to be moved to the module by link and to contact the module when the lock is locked.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
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Patent number: 8488069Abstract: One or more buttons are associated with an electronic display screen. The display screen is configured to display various information, such as button labels. The buttons are configured, such as by being at least partially transparent, so that the display is visible there through. Input to or activation of the buttons is determined passively, such as by a RF board located at an opposing side of the display screen from the button(s), the board configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, and an interface configured to provide a data connection to an electronic device. In this embodiment, the one or more buttons comprise one or more RF transponders.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Casino Technology ADInventors: Dimityr Dimitrov, George Spasov
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Publication number: 20130176508Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television according to an embodiment is provided with a display panel including one surface and the other surface opposite the one surface and a cabinet which includes a first face along the one surface, a second face along the other surface, a third face longitudinally extending so as to be continuous with the first and second faces and projecting outward, and a fourth face facing the third face so as to be continuous with the first and second faces and including a first recess recessed inward and accommodates the display panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
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Publication number: 20130176509Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes: a display comprising a screen; a housing comprising a first front surface having a first opening configured to expose the screen, the housing being configured to house the display; a support comprising a second front surface and configured to be provided to an end of the housing in a lateral direction of the screen, and to support the housing; and an operating module configured to be exposed through a second opening provided on either one of a portion positioned at a side of the housing of the support in the lateral direction on the first front surface, and the second front surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
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Publication number: 20130176507Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing including a display, a first member configured to be rotatably connected to the first housing and the second housing, a second member configured to be rotatably connected to the first housing and the second housing, and a cable between the first housing and the second housing through the first member. The second member is configured to be substantially parallel to the first member. A length of the second member substantially is equal to a length of the first member. A center of rotation of the second member is configured to deviate from a center of rotation of the first member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Yuji NAKAJIMA
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Publication number: 20130169891Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver includes: housing; display; circuit board; and connector. The connector is electrically connected to the circuit board, and connected with an external connector. The connector includes: an insulating member; terminal members; and a container. The insulating member includes: a base portion; and an insertion portion extending from the base portion toward the second opening and inserted into a connection portion of the external connector. The terminal members are provided to the insertion portion, and coupled to the connection portion. The container is configured to house the insertion portion. The insertion portion includes: a side surface; and a slanted surface provided to at least one of ends of the side surface at the base portion side and the other one of the ends of the side surface. The slanted surface is slanted with respect to the side surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
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Publication number: 20130162916Abstract: The invention is a cantilevered shelf designed to be used with a flat screen television or computer monitor providing a location for the placement of auxiliary small electronic equipment such as a DVD player, cable converter box or game console. The vertical support for the horizontal shelf can be secured to the TV's wall mounting brackets, to the TV itself or to a wall near where the TV will be mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventor: Frederick Williamson
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Patent number: 8463677Abstract: The present invention contemplates a variety of improved methods and systems for providing an experience platform, as well as sentio or experience codecs, and experience agents for supporting the experience platform. The experience platform may be provided by a service provider to enable an experience provider to compose and direct a participant experience. The service provider monetizes the experience by charging the experience provider and/or the participants for services. The participant experience can involve one or more experience participants. The experience provider can create an experience with a variety of dimensions and features. As will be appreciated, the following description provides one paradigm for understanding the multi-dimensional experience available to the participants. There are many suitable ways of describing, characterizing and implementing the experience platform contemplated herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Net Power and Light, Inc.Inventors: Stanislav Vonog, Nikolay Surin, Tara Lemmey
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Publication number: 20130128130Abstract: A video display device includes a video display panel that displays video, a case that encloses an outer periphery of the video display panel, an audio device that is arranged in proximity to the outer periphery of the video display panel, the audio device being configured to linearly arrange a plurality of speakers, and a sound emitting hole that corresponds to an opening of the audio device, the sound emitting hole being provided to the case and emitting sound generated by the audio device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventor: PANASONIC CORPORATION
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Publication number: 20130114004Abstract: A device for displaying products includes a monitor screen for displaying images with a perpendicular base and a display member configured to be detachably mounted on the monitor screen and base. The display member includes a frame having an aperture sized to match a screen of the monitor screen; and a support member substantially perpendicular to the frame for supporting the products.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL VISUAL CORPORATION INC.Inventor: INTERNATIONAL VISUAL CORPORATION INC.
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Publication number: 20130114003Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a rear metal member and a resin frame. The rear metal member is disposed on a rear side of the display device relative to the display panel in a first direction. The rear metal member is arranged along a side portion of the display panel. The resin frame covers a side surface of the rear metal member such that the resin frame overlaps the side surface in the first direction. The resin frame has a first engaging section in a portion of the resin frame. The rear metal member has a second engaging section in a portion of the rear metal member that corresponds to the first engaging section. The second engaging section is engaged with the first engaging section in the first direction such that the second engaging section restricts movement of the first engaging section in a second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
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Publication number: 20130114005Abstract: This display includes a display portion including a light source and a reflective sheet and a frame-shaped support portion supporting the reflective sheet of the display portion from a rear surface side opposite to a display screen side. The frame-shaped support portion includes a first frame component member and a second frame component member, and the first frame component member and the second frame component member are fixed to each other by fastening with a first fastening member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.