Cabinet Or Chassis Patents (Class 348/836)
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Publication number: 20110242439Abstract: An apparatus for providing a television and control unit mount. The apparatus comprises a television display, a control unit, and a mount. The mount attaches the television display to a wall and provides a base for the control unit when the television display is coupled to a pedestal mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: RAFAEL CALDERON, JONATHAN HOGANDER, TOMOKO NISHIOKA, KEITH RESCH
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Patent number: 8031272Abstract: A system and method of adjusting a display and, more particularly, to a system and method of automatically adjusting a viewing angle of a display is provided. The method includes determining a location of one or more viewers and adjusting the display based on an average viewing location of the one or more viewers. The system includes a computer infrastructure. The computer infrastructure is operable to receive a detection signal indicative of a location of one or more viewers, and adjust the display based on an average viewing location of the one or more viewers.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Robert D. Blatchley, Jurij M. Deputat, Donald P. Taylor, III, Stephen E. Zimmermann
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Publication number: 20110234926Abstract: A low-profile mount for a flat panel electronic display that is selectively shiftable between a wall-confronting position wherein the back of the flat panel electronic display is disposed parallel and proximate to the wall surface and a tilt position wherein the top of the display is tilted away from the wall surface. The mount is configured so that points spaced apart forwardly from display receiving surfaces of the mount are shifted along a substantially horizontal axis as the mount is shifted between the wall confronting position and the tilt position. Advantageously, the display can be attached to the mount so that the points are horizontally registered with a center of gravity of the display such that the display is self-balancing at any point along the travel between the wall confronting position and the tilt position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: MILESTONE AV TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Paul Smith
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Publication number: 20110228176Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television includes a display, a supporting member, a cover member and an attaching member. The display has a display screen which displays an image. The supporting member supports the display. The cover member is attached the supporting member. The attaching member consists of parts different from those of the supporting member. The attaching member is attached to the cover member at a position that is different from a position at which the supporting member is attached. And an anti-topple restraint is attached to the attaching member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Mitsuyoshi TAKAO
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Patent number: 8023049Abstract: Interference between a television main body and an obstacle can be suppressed when the main body is turned in horizontal directions, and damage of the television main body and the obstacle can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Satoshi Ueno
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Patent number: 8023187Abstract: A cabinet projection screen with an automatic push-pull structural function is provided, which includes a cabinet body (1). A screen push-pull base (13) is disposed on the cabinet body (1) through sliding rails (2, 4, 10, and 11). A scrolling mechanism (6) is disposed inside the cabinet body (1), and includes a scrolling shaft (61), a scrolling motor (8), a tape (62), and a telescopic device (7). One end of the tape (62) is fixed on the scrolling shaft (61), and the other end thereof is fixed on the screen push-pull base (13). When the scrolling motor (8) drives the scrolling shaft (61) to rotate, the scrolling shaft (61) winds the tape (62) on the scrolling shaft (61), so as to drive the screen push-pull base (13) to move towards one side of the scrolling shaft (61) through the tape (62), and at the same time the screen push-pull base (13) compresses the telescopic device (7). An elevator screen (12) is disposed on the screen push-pull base (13).Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Elite Screens China Corp.Inventor: Chang-Hsiu Tsai Chen
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Publication number: 20110216251Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Juan Antonio PEREZ PEREZ, Miguel Angel Pedrosa Diaz, Josep Manel Ferreiro Gomez
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Publication number: 20110205454Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus. The display apparatus has a structure in which a circumference of a front surface thereof is exposed to the outside. A front panel manufactured by an injection compression molding and formed of a transparent material is attached to a front surface of a display module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Yun-Joo Kim, Jong-Hyun Byeon, Moung-Youb Lee
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Publication number: 20110187946Abstract: A television device includes a flat-plate main body, and a stand supporting the main body. The stand includes: a base member including a bottom face section and a pair of bearing sections projecting upward from the bottom face section; a shaft member bridged between the bearing sections; an arm member including a leg section rotatably fixed to the bearing sections, and a body section provided to bend from the leg section, provided with a lower screw hole and an upper screw hole, and fixed to the support object; and a receiving member including a lower section provided on the bottom face section, a middle section upstanding at a first angle from the lower section and including a first screw hole corresponding to the lower screw hole, and an upper section provided at a second angle from an upper end of the middle section and provided with a second screw hole corresponding to the upper screw hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventor: Hidetoshi TAKASHIMA
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Patent number: 7992184Abstract: A set-box (SBB) is advanced into a receptacle on the rear of a TV to add functionality to the TV. Digital video information is conveyed from the SBB to the TV using respective HDMI connectors on the SBB and TV that mechanically engage each other, whereas bi-directional control information is passed wirelessly between the SBB and TV.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventor: Tohru Doumuki
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Patent number: 7986373Abstract: An upper left protruding section 63a, an upper right protruding section 63b, a lower left protruding section 64a, and a lower right protruding section 64b are provided at vertically extending bridge frames 60, and an upper left screw-fixation section 65a, an upper right screw-fixation section 65b, a lower left screw-fixation section 66a, and a lower right screw-fixation section 66b are formed by causing the respective protruding sections to be bent, so that it is possible to cause the vertically extending bridge frames 60 to be screw-fastened directly to a back face of a PDP module 30. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the number of parts, save the labor of assembling work, reduce the mounting defects, and cut costs.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Naoto Maruta
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Patent number: 7983026Abstract: A surface-mount touch panel cradle is disclosed for use in electrically controlling remote components. The surface-mount touch panel cradle comprises a surface mounted receptacle. A cradle frame can be coupled to the receptacle. A frame biasing mechanism can be configured to move the cradle frame away from the information mount to enable the touch panel to be inserted and removed from the receptacle. An electrical connection can be located within the receptacle. The electrical connection can be configured to be electrically coupled to the touch panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Control4 CorporationInventors: William B. West, Paul E. Nagel, Roger T. Johnsen, Brent D. Madsen
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Publication number: 20110157493Abstract: There is provided a system and method for adjusting television settings based on a detected or input mounting scheme of the television. More specifically, in one embodiment, there is provided a method, comprising determining an active mounting scheme for a television, employing a first group of settings if the active mounting scheme for the television corresponds to a first mounting scheme, and employing a second group of settings if the active mounting scheme for the television corresponds to a second mounting scheme.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2008Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: SHENZHEN TCL NEW TECHNOLOGY LTD.Inventors: Chad Andrew Lefevre, James Duane Tenbarge
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Publication number: 20110149181Abstract: A display apparatus includes: an apparatus body including a screen; a guide member coupled to the apparatus body; a neck member coupled to the guide member to support the apparatus body; and a base member coupled to a lower part of the neck member to support the display apparatus on an installation place. The guide member includes an electromotive module, disposed in the guide member, coupled to the neck member to enable rotation between the neck member and the guide member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin Sung KIM, Jae Hoo PARK, Woo Sung IN
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Publication number: 20110153526Abstract: A static ad frame used vertically and horizontally around the viewing area of a flat panel television or digital display to advertise, promote, market, and/or convey a message to individuals viewing content on the associated flat panel television or digital display via images and/or words printed on the frame's exposed front surface. It is preferably made from lightweight and rigid signboard material, and is attached to the front of the flat panel television or digital display via fastening means. No loss of functionality in the associated flat panel television or digital display occurs, or degradation of performance, as a result of signboard use. Content on the signboard is seen both actively and passively by viewers of the associated flat panel television or digital display. Optionally, a permanent message, an erasable surface that facilitates impromptu/dynamic messaging, lightweight cutouts creating 3-dimensional effects, and accommodation for infrared relay devices, may also be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Howard R. Hochhalter, Sean P. Thorp, Mark S. Carson
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Publication number: 20110149180Abstract: A decorative image is disclosed. In at least one embodiment it is displayed in a decorative image display region and a decorative frame is displayed in a peripheral section of the decorative image so that the decorative frame has a width that is not less than onefold of the width of a frame structure. This makes it possible (i) to make the frame structure that is an actual part of a television receiver less conspicuous and (ii) also to display a decorative image as though the decorative image had a real frame. Consequently, it becomes possible to realize a television receiver that can be used as a part of an interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hideki Ichioka, Toshiharu Kusumoto, Kenji Nishida
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Patent number: 7965344Abstract: An exemplary flat panel display (2) includes a housing (251 and 255) with a pair of joint members (256 and 257), a display panel (253) accommodating in the housing, a base (21) with a supporting member (210), and a pivot mechanism (23) connecting the supporting member and the joint members. The joint members are integrally formed with the housing, whereby the display panel is pivotable relative to the base. With this configuration, the integrated joint members provide the flat panel display with a simple structure, relatively easy assembly, and reduced cost.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Chimei Innolux CorporationInventors: Te-Hsu Wang, Ming-Chuan Li
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Patent number: 7961259Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes: a camera having a lens barrel incorporating an imaging device and a photographic optical system for introducing a subject image to the imaging device; a bracket for supporting the camera; a guide member attached onto the camera, the guide member having a cylindrical surface extending about an axis of the lens barrel in a state in which the guide member is attached on the camera; a plurality of bearing members provided to the bracket and supporting the cylindrical surface so that the cylindrical surface is rotatable about the axis of the lens barrel; and a fixing device for fixing the camera to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Junichi Saiki
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Publication number: 20110131851Abstract: An apparatus with display and base for media cases and/or packaging is provided. This includes, but is not limited to, the cases or packaging for DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, CDs, video or computer games, and VCR tapes. The apparatus, called a “Personal Marquee,” is capable of holding an individual case standing upright such that a substantial portion of the cover of the case is visible to the user. The artwork on the apparatus is designed to evoke the sense of the facade of a classical movie theater with its “Now Showing” marquee. The media display includes a base for support, an upright section for holding the media case, and a riser if necessary to accommodate cases of different sizes. The upright is attached to the base or is integral with the base and has an opening in front through which the media case is visible.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Stephen L. Hite, Michael P. Hite, Ross Thomas Hite
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Patent number: 7946713Abstract: A display apparatus, comprises a filter unit 33 attached on an air inlet opening 28a, having such a filter 36 that a suction negative load generating at the air inlet opening 28a formed in an upper cabinet 3 comes to be smaller than the suction load generating at gaps 29a and 30a defined in the upper cabinet 3, when driving a cooling unit 18, for sucking an air from the upper cabinet 3 and discharging the air used for cooling into the upper cabinet 3, when cooling down optical parts, such as, display devices 15R, etc., and a polarizing plate 16R, etc., of an optic unit 9.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Yuji Kishi, Nobuyuki Kaku
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Publication number: 20110115990Abstract: According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a display, such as a flat panel display, may be positioned or oriented in one or more non-traditional environments. The display may be such that video or image data may be shown on a front portion, a back portion or both a front and back portion. Additionally, the display can include capabilities to be updated to show any desired type of data at any time, including dynamic data that may act to conceal, camouflage or otherwise hide content located behind a display. Additionally, the display may receive its input data from any of a variety of sources, for example a computer or a camera. Additionally, the display may be formed, positioned or utilized with any desired number of additional displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: Joe Bhaktiar
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Patent number: 7940339Abstract: The formation of the retaining member 42 at the forming of the main board 40 so as to be able to be cut off and the cutting-off from the main board 40 after the board forming of the main board 40 causes the retaining member 42 to be separated in a letterpress shape from the main board 40. In addition, on the main board 40, the earphone plug socket 44 is mounted with the plug-in inlet 44b facing the outer periphery, the slit is formed and the projected part 43a of the retaining member 42 is fitted into the slit as well. Further, the fitting of the retaining member 42 into the slit 46 causes the side edge 43b thereof to abut on a groove 44a at the back surface of the earphone plug socket 44.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yasuo Horiuchi
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Patent number: 7932959Abstract: A docking adapter that interacts with an entertainment system and a parallel television device. The docking adapter may comprise a housing shaped for removable insertion of the parallel television device. The docking adapter may deliver power to the parallel television device. The docking adapter may comprise a communication pathway that carries media flow disposed on the housing. At least one module may receive a user input identifying a video selection. The communication pathway may carry the user input to the parallel television device. The parallel television device may generate a control signal that causes display of video information corresponding to the video selection on the entertainment system. The docking adapter may alternately or in addition receive the video information for display on a built-in screen of the docking adapter. The docking adapter may also deliver the video for display on a screen of the parallel television device.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: James D. Bennett, Jeyhan Karaoguz
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Publication number: 20110090410Abstract: The display supporting bracket includes a base, a telescopic rod, a movable support, a clip, a connecting means and a frame. The telescopic rod is telescopic mounted on the base and can be moved upward or downward relative to the base. The movable support is slidably mounted on the telescopic rod. The clip is pivotally mounted on the support. The frame is rotatably mounted on the clip by the connecting means for supporting a display thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: ZHEN-XING YE
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Patent number: 7924360Abstract: A display module includes a planar display panel, a frame disposed under the planar display panel, a lower bezel disposed outside the frame, and an upper bezel disposed outside the planar display panel. The frame includes at least one side wall. The outer surface of the side wall includes a plurality of tenons and at least one fixing plate is coupled to the side wall. The fixing plate is contacted with a side of the planar display panel. The side wall of the lower bezel includes at least one first hole corresponding to a first tenon so that the first tenon can be engaged with the first hole. The side wall of the upper bezel includes at least one second hole corresponding to a second tenon so that the second tenon can be engaged with the second hole.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.Inventors: Chung-Hao Cheng, Che-Chih Chang
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Patent number: 7922336Abstract: A light source device for a display device for projecting an image on a screen is provided, the light source device for display device including a light source unit operable to output light; an image outputting unit operable to output an image by giving an image signal to the light; and a control circuit operable to switch the image output from the image outputting unit between a normal image and a mirror reversed image formed by reversing the normal image right and left by controlling the image signal, such that outputting type is switched between a front projection in which the image is projected onto the screen from a front on the same side as the viewing side, and a rear projection in which the image is projected onto the screen from a rear plane on the opposite side to the viewing side.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Toshifumi Yokoyama, Ken'ichi Kasazumi
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Publication number: 20110075058Abstract: Deformable resilient covers are provided for home network CE devices such as a TV and its remote control (RC) so that, for example, and end user can color coordinate the covers and/or replace one cover with another of a different color for variety.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: MAHYAR NEJAT, Brian Kim
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Publication number: 20110078749Abstract: A WiFi chipset is integrated into a TV chassis as are wireless audio-video signal antennas that feed the chipset and that are embedded in the display bezel. The TV processor causes signals from home network components received through the antennas and chipset to be displayed on the TV.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Christopher P. Wieck
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Publication number: 20110069238Abstract: In an LCD, the lamp that is used to illuminate the liquid crystals also illuminates a solar cell in the display chassis to minimize wastage of light. The solar cell can be used to charge a battery for a standby power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventor: PABLO ESPINOSA
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Publication number: 20110058112Abstract: A digital picture display device including an electronic display screen having a front face for displaying images and a rear face, a component housing behind the rear face and holding processing components for driving the electronic display screen to display images, a frame having a front face with four respective sides together surrounding the front face of the electronic display screen and having a rear face with four corresponding respective sides together defining an opening through which said component housing extends rearwardly from the electronic display screen and a support extendable rearwardly of the digital picture display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Sony CorporationInventor: Mirko GOETZEN
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Patent number: 7894003Abstract: A vehicle roof mounted video display is disclosed. The display is rotatable 180° about a first axis, between a stored position within a housing and a second position in which the display lies flat against the vehicle roof. The display is also rotatable at least 60°, and preferably 90°, about a second axis that intersects and is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. Each axis includes self-tensioning hinges to hold the display in any position. The display self aligns as it reaches either of the first and second positions so that the display is substantially parallel to the roof. When the display is in the storage position, the display screen faces, and is safely enclosed by, the housing. The invention also includes a number of built-in features to provide passengers with a wide range of entertainment options.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Inventor: Chung L. Chang
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Publication number: 20110037909Abstract: A display device is provided. The display device includes a displayer and a stand. The displayer has a stand connecting part at the bottom of the displayer. The displayer has a back cover, wherein the back cover has a concave part. The stand is selectively and separably connected to the stand connecting part to support the displayer. When the stand is separated from the stand connecting part, the stand is selectively and partially contained in the concave part and is connected to the back cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Li-Fu SUNG, Yu-Jen LAI
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Publication number: 20110025932Abstract: A decoration member includes: a transparent member including a first surface having first and second regions and a second surface facing the first surface and having a plane surface portion corresponding to the first region and a curved surface portion corresponding to the second region; and first and second colored members disposed in the first and second regions and having colors different from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Kazuyuki Rikiishi, Manabu Miyayama
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Patent number: 7874684Abstract: A housing assembly which comprises a primary housing, a secondary housing and a moving mechanism is provided. The primary housing has a first external contour and an opening disposed on the primary housing. The secondary housing has a second external contour. The moving mechanism connects the secondary housing to the primary housing so that the secondary housing can move between the sheltering position and the open position. When the secondary housing is located in the open position, the primary housing can define a space within the secondary housing. When the secondary housing is located in the sheltering position, the secondary housing is adapted to at least partially cover the opening. The first external contour and the second external contour together form a third external contour, which has substantially the same or different contour as the first external contour.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Hsiu-Ming Chang
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Publication number: 20110001697Abstract: An image display device for displaying digital images includes a display screen, a controller and a proximity sensor in communication with the controller. When an external object such as the user's hand is detected by the proximity sensor, the proximity sensor issues a sensing signal to the controller. The controller controls the display of the digital images in response to the sensing signal. Hence, the display of the digital images can be controlled or operated without touching the image display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: LITE-ON IT CORP.Inventor: Lu-Kang MAO
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Publication number: 20110001892Abstract: This invention provides a toy, such as a plush stuffed animal, having a video display screen for viewing video content, and optionally including audio playback capabilities. The toy includes a microprocessor, memory, a power supply, and control means for selecting content to be displayed or heard.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventor: Sharron C. Gay
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Publication number: 20110001893Abstract: An illumination device 12 according to the present invention includes a linear light source 17, a chassis 14 that houses the linear light source 17, and a spacer 41 that is provided between the linear light source 17 and the chassis 14 so as to separate the linear light source 17 from the chassis 14. The spacer 41 is arranged under the linear light source 17 on the chassis 14 when viewed in plan. Since the spacer 41 is provided between the linear light source 17 and the chassis 14 so as to maintain a distance therebetween over a predetermined distance, the spacer 41 does not overlap the linear light source 17. Therefore, dark areas are less likely to be present on the linear light source 17 and thus uniformity of illumination luminance distribution can be ensured.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Kaori Yamamoto
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Patent number: 7864516Abstract: A display unit includes; a display panel, and a receptacle including of a plurality of sidewalls configured to receive the display panel, the receptacle including at least one joining projection disposed on at least one of the sidewalls, at least one joining groove formed on at least one of the sidewalls, wherein the at least one joining projection and the at least one groove are disposed on opposing sidewalls of the receptacle in substantially symmetrical positions with respect to a center line of the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young -Jae Lee, Nam-Sik Ko, Jin-Ho Park
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Patent number: 7862185Abstract: A casing 20 of a mobile phone body is provided with a sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23, a projector lens 26, a light source 35 including an LED. The sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23 and the projector lens 26 are movable between a normal position contained within the casing 20 and a raised position raised from the normal position. The sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23 is fixed at the raised position roughly perpendicularly to the light axis Q between the-sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23 and the light source 35 so that the light axis of the projector lens 26 is substantially aligned with the light axis Q. The illumination light from the light source is set to be parallel rays.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Koya Noba
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Patent number: 7861257Abstract: A method and an apparatus for displaying the viewing time and TV ratings based on a viewer grade, wherein information on the TV ratings and viewing time is indicated using lamps provided in the external case of the display apparatus. The display apparatus includes an information-analysis unit that analyzes the viewer grade based on user information inputted by a user of the display apparatus and TV ratings by extracting program information from signals broadcasted by a broadcasting station, a ratings-comparison unit that compares the viewer grade with the TV ratings, and a lamp-control unit that lights lamps according to the comparison result.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sang-hyun Park, Young-kyu Jin, Seung-eok Choi
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Patent number: 7854422Abstract: A swivel device for a display apparatus includes: a swivel mechanism to which a lead wire is connected; a swivel member that is capable of being turned by the swivel mechanism; a swivel mechanism housing portion that houses the swivel mechanism that is disposed so as to overlap the swivel member; a fixing member that fixes the swivel mechanism housing portion; and an attachment member that is attached to the swivel mechanism housing portion, and the swivel mechanism housing portion is provided with a first engaging portion for positioning the attachment member, and the attachment member is provided with a second engaging portion that engages the first engaging portion and has a draw out portion for drawing out the lead wire from the swivel mechanism housing portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinichi Kameoka, Akihiro Fujikawa
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Patent number: 7853414Abstract: A mirror assembly mountable to a wall includes a mirror platform having a front surface and a rear surface, a chassis engageable with the mirror platform to define a mirror assembly interior, at least one electrical component disposed within the mirror assembly interior, and a mounting structure. The mounting structure includes a support member mounted to one of the rear surface of the mirror platform and the chassis and a hanger member mounted to the other of the rear surface of the mirror platform and the chassis. The hanger member is removably securable on the support member to mount the mirror platform to the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Electric Mirror, LLCInventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., Patrick Erickson
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Publication number: 20100309395Abstract: A frame unit for a video display device includes a frame and a polarizer. The frame has a frame body and a plurality of mutually facing legs. The frame body is disposed around a light emitting unit and the legs extend from the frame body and are fitted along side surfaces of the light emitting unit. The polarizer extends between the mutually facing legs of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Hideo MURATA, Shigeyuki OGAWA
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Publication number: 20100309325Abstract: A display device includes a housing, a liquid crystal panel member, numerous camera modules, a light emitting device and a processing unit. The housing defines a slot configured for allowing an display medium to enter the display device. The liquid crystal panel member is received in the housing. The camera modules are positioned in the reflective housing and each is configured for capturing a sub-images of a corresponding portion of the display medium. The light emitting device is configured for emitting light to the display medium. The processing unit is configured for obtaining an image of the display medium by synthesizing the sub-images of the corresponding portions of the display medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: JEN-TSORNG CHANG
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Patent number: 7836565Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing, a panel and at least one panel-fixing device. The panel-fixing device, which includes a receiving portion and a clipping portion, fixes the panel at the casing. The receiving portion disposed on the casing includes a plurality of positioning components. The clipping portion, which includes a hooking component, an adjusting component and a fixing plane, is movably engaged with the receiving portion. When the clipping portion is engaged with the receiving portion, the hooking component catches one of the positioning components for fixing the clipping portion. The adjusting component and the hooking portion are substantially parallel to each other. The fixing plane is substantially vertically connected to the adjusting component. When the clipping portion is engaged with the receiving portion, the fixing plane presses against the panel for fixing the panel to the casing.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventor: Han-Kuang Ho
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Publication number: 20100289957Abstract: A processor, such as a TV processor, determines which one of at least two audio-video components is sending signals to a TV for display. Based on the determining act, the processor establishes a color of a bezel of the TV.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Robert Hardacker, Rafael Calderon, Steven Richman
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Publication number: 20100289973Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multifunctional therapeutic device with educational and entertainment functions, including a body including a program engine and a power supply unit. The multifunctional therapeutic device includes a data storage unit, an image display unit, and a sound output unit. The data storage unit is removably mounted on the body, is electrically connected to the program engine, and temporarily stores image and sound output data. The image display unit is mounted on the remaining side of the body so that its angle can be adjusted, is electrically connected to the program engine, and outputs an image through the program engine. The sound output unit is mounted between the data storage unit and the image display unit, is electrically connected to the program engine, and outputs a sound through the program engine. The image display unit and the sound output unit are operated separately or in combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: SAMCHANG S.C CO., LTD.Inventors: Chang-ho JUNG, Kwang-cheol Park, Jong-moon Na, Tae-doo Jung
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Publication number: 20100289972Abstract: A display assembly includes a flat panel display and a stand. The flat panel display includes a display screen, a housing and an angular adjusting mechanism. The angular adjusting mechanism includes a rotation motor and a transmission unit coupled to the rotation motor. The stand is pivotably attached to the flat panel display. The stand includes a wheel. The wheel is disposed in the housing of the display. The wheel is configured to engage with the transmission unit. The rotation motor is capable of being controlled to actuate the transmission unit and the wheel, thereby driving the stand to laterally rotate relative to the flat panel display.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: CHIEN-CHUN FU
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Patent number: 7826634Abstract: According to one embodiment, a front frame forms a cabinet, and a display screen of an image display unit is arranged to be exposed from an opening at the center thereof. A frame forming portion is located at the lower part of the front frame, and sound emitting units which open elongatedly in a longitudinal direction of the frame forming portion are formed. A cabinet surface is formed continuously to the bottom side of the opening and is tilted and retreated while being bent in a direction of the back face of the front frame as it goes downwards.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Takayuki Soga
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Publication number: 20100265418Abstract: A display apparatus provided on a surface of a panel, the display apparatus includes a quadrangular window section provided in the surface, an image display surface disposed in and recessed from the quadrangular window section, a frame configured to surround the image display surface and extend from the image display surface to the quadrangular window section, in which the frame includes an inside edge formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape having a shorter upper edge and a longer lower edge, and an outside edge formed in a quadrangular shape conforming to the quadrangular window section, in which a difference in length in a lateral direction between the shorter edge of the inside edge and an upper edge of the outside edge is set larger than a difference in length in the lateral direction between the longer edge of the inside edge and a lower edge of the outside edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Masaki Ishii, Hiroshi Watanabe, Kazuhiro Takefuji