Abstract: A foldable display device comprises a display panel; and a backplate attached to a side of the display panel and including a hard layer and first and second soft layer attached on lower and upper surfaces of the hard layer, respectively, wherein the hard layer has a difference in a distance from a reference line in a center portion and a first edge portion.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, comprising: a (meth)acryl-based polymer (A); and an ionic compound (B) comprising an anion component and a cation component, wherein the (meth)acryl-based polymer (A) is a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acryl-based polymer (A) containing a monomer unit derived from a hydroxyl group-containing monomer, and the anion component has an organic group and three or more carbon atoms. The anion component is preferably at least one of anion components represented by the following formula (1): (CnF2n+1SO2)2N???(1) wherein n is an integer of 3 to 10; the following formula (2): CF2(CmF2mSO2)2N???(2) wherein m is an integer of 2 to 10; and the following formula (3): ?O3S(CF2)lSO3???(3) wherein l is an integer of 3 to 10.

Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.

Abstract: A colored sapphire material and methods for coloring sapphire material using lasers are disclosed. The method for coloring the sapphire material may include positioning the sapphire material over an opaque substrate material, exposing the opaque substrate material to a laser beam passing through the sapphire material to impact the substrate material, and inducing a chemical change in a portion of the sapphire material exposed to the laser beam. The method may also include creating a visible color in the portion of the sapphire material as a result of the chemical change. The colored sapphire material may include a first transparent portion, and a second, colored portion substantially surrounded by the first portion. The second, colored portion may have a chemical composition different than that of the first portion.

Abstract: A panel component (1) comprises a plastic substrate (3), a display (2), and a metal panel (6) covering an outer surface of the plastic substrate (3). The metal panel (6) is fixed on the plastic substrate (3). The display (2) is mounted on the plastic substrate (3) through a display mounting structure. A light-transmitting structure is arranged in the metal panel (6) in a region corresponding to the location of the display (2). The metal panel (6) enables the panel component (1) to have good decorating effect, and the light-transmitting structure ensures clear display. Further disclosed are an air conditioner provided with the panel component (1) and a method for manufacturing the air conditioner.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes a display module mounted to a terminal body, and having a window coupled thereto; a fixing unit configured to couple the window and the display module to each other; and a case covering one side surface of the display module, and forming an appearance of the terminal body, wherein the fixing unit extends from one point between the window and the display module, to a side surface of the display module, such that the display module is coupled to the case.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a main body deformable in a flat state and a bent state, and a spring structure which is provided on the main body and keeps the main body in the flat state or the bent state. The main body includes an elastic member, and first and second rigid members. The spring structure includes a plate spring which extends in a direction of crossing the elastic member, and is supported by the first and the second rigid members on both ends of the plate spring.

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display. The electronic device may include a housing. A display trim may be formed from injection molded plastic that is molded directly onto the housing. The molded plastic trim may form a rectangular ring around the periphery of the housing. The housing may have angled or curved interior surfaces that are covered by the molded plastic trim. Computer-controlled positioners may be used to center the housing within an injection molding tool. Independently controlled positioners may also be used in capturing the housing between the lower die and the upper die in the injection molding tool. The injection molding tool may inject thermoplastic elastomer material into a channel in the upper die to form the plastic display trim.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric and/or electronic circuit including a printed circuit board (20), at least one separate circuit board (10) and at least one power connector (12) for said printed circuit board (20). The at least one power connector (12) is connected or connectable to a corresponding counterpart. A number of electric and/or electronic components (22) is sold at the separate circuit board (10). The at least one separate circuit board (10) is connected to the printed circuit board (20) by a number of solder joints (16). The solder joints (16) are connected to the separate circuit board (10) by a through-hole-technology. The solder joints (16) are connected to the printed circuit board (20) by SMD (surface mount device) technology. At least one power connector (12) is fastened at the separate circuit board (10) by the through-hole-technology.

Abstract: A snap-on battery includes a battery body and a fastening element, and the battery body has a guiding element disposed on a side of the battery body, and the fastening element is slidably coupled to and positioned at the guiding element, and the fastening element has a combining portion for combining an external connecting element. With the aforementioned components, the battery can be detachably snapped on a portable electronic device, and even if a user forgets to close a door with cover or secure the door with cover, the battery will be still hard to slip off the portable electronic device or damages due to falling out.

Abstract: A handle for mobile phone attached to a mobile phone or mobile phone case comprises of an elastic strip having a finger sleeve on one end of the elastic strip unit to receive a finger of a user to improve the method of handling the mobile device in a secure and comfortable position and a complementary accessory to fasten the device on arm, wrist or neck of a user in order to have a secure holding for said device. The index finger is inserted into the finger sleeve of the elastic strip and enables the user to hold the mobile phone free without gripping and without dropping. In this case other fingers can be used for other activities such as holding a cup, or the handle in the bus, and thumb can be used for texting or using the touch display of the mobile phone. The elastic handler allows the user's finger to be freely bending and join the other fingers in activities.

Abstract: A protective cover includes a main body, a lid, and a touch unit. The main body receives a handheld electronic device. The lid is pivotally connected to the main body via a connection plate. The lid includes a touch panel. The touch unit is mounted inside the lid and the connection plate. The touch unit is configured to calculate touch track of the touch panel and transmit a touch signal to the handheld electronic device.

Abstract: A mobile device can include a unibody component (e.g. chassis shell) with at least a co-mold feature that isolates a contiguous portion of the unibody component from an outer portion of the unibody component. For example, the outer portion and the contiguous portion can be made of an electrically conductive material. The co-mold feature can be made of non-conductive material that electrically isolates the contiguous portion from the outer portion. The co-mold feature can be made by co-molding a resin material in a channel cut into a piece of metal and later exposing the cured resin material on two sides.

Abstract: Peripheral retention device techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a peripheral retention device includes a computing device securing portion and a peripheral securing portion. The computing device securing portion is configured to removably engage a computing device such that the computing device securing portion is securable to and removable from a first side of a housing the computing device using one or more hands of a user. The peripheral securing portion is connected to the computing device securing portion and configured to removably engage a peripheral device via a second side of the housing that opposes the first side of the housing such that the peripheral device is securable to and removable from the peripheral securing portion using one or more hands of a user.

Abstract: A display device includes a flexible display substrate and a curvature variation device. The curvature variation device is disposed on a rear surface of the flexible display substrate. A length of the curvature variation device is varied in response to an operation of a user to the curvature variation device, to vary a curvature of the flexible display substrate.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as an accessory to a tablet that includes a first housing. The first housing may include a retractable second housing support. The second housing support includes a stored configuration and a second housing support configuration. The second housing configuration is configured to support a second housing. A release can be is configured to release the second housing support from the stored configuration. A tension mechanism can pull the support into the second housing support configuration when the release is activated.

Abstract: A mobile device can include a unibody component (e.g. chassis shell) with at least a co-mold feature that isolates a contiguous portion of the unibody component from an outer portion of the unibody component. For example, the outer portion and the contiguous portion can be made of an electrically conductive material. The co-mold feature can be made of non-conductive material that electrically isolates the contiguous portion from the outer portion. The co-mold feature can be made by co-molding a resin material in a channel cut into a piece of metal and later exposing the cured resin material on two sides.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a flexible display unit configured to be deformed from a first state as an unfolded state to a second state as a folded state or from the second state to the first state, a first body unit configured to support one region of the display unit, a second body unit rotatably connected to the first body unit, configured to support the other remaining region of the display unit, and configured to become away from the first body unit while the flexible display unit is being changed from the second state to the first state, and a hinge unit configured to rotatably connect the first and second body units.

Abstract: An electrical assembly, such as a lighting assembly, includes a housing adapted for mounting to a wall or ceiling. The housing has an outer wall for attaching to the wall or ceiling and an opening for wire connections between the housing and the power source. An access plate adapter is removably coupled to the opening in the housing to define a channel between the housing and the wall or ceiling. The adapter has a bottom wall and a side wall forming a well and an outwardly extending top wall at a top end of the side wall. The bottom wall has as plurality of tabs forming hooks for coupling with the opening in the housing wall. The top wall of the adapter has a dimension to contact the surface of the wall or ceiling and form a seal to define a closed channel between the housing and the wall or ceiling.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to an illuminable wall socket plate for replacing existing wall sockets in one simple installation step. The illuminable wall socket plate obtains electric current from a socket to power a light by connecting metal tabs on the back side of the illuminable wall socket plate to socket terminals, and transferring electric current from the socket terminals to a light in the wall socket plate through conductive material, in accordance with the invention described herein.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching to an electronic device that includes an electrical connector, a back side, a display arranged on a side opposite to the back side, and lateral sides connecting the back side and the side opposite to the back side includes a first body comprising a back plane arranged to cover at least a part of the backside of the electronic device when attached, an electrical connector arranged to mate the electrical connector of the electronic device when attached, a slot for insertion of a smartcard arranged at the back plane part, the slot comprising electrical contacts for connecting to the smartcard when inserted, and circuitry connected to the electrical connector and the electrical contacts.

Abstract: A portable computing device docking apparatus includes an input unit to input a user command, a mounting unit disposed on one side of the input unit, into which one end portion of a portable computing device is separately inserted, and a hinge unit to interconnect the input unit and the mounting unit, and selectively lock and release the portable computing device according to an angle formed by the portable computing device mounted on the mounting unit and the input unit.

Abstract: An adapter arrangement for electrically connecting an upwardly directed first contact on a horizontal printed circuit board assembly with a generally upwardly directed second contact on an electronics module mounted on the PCB assembly, including a rigid adapter housing adapted for mounting on one end of the module, which housing contains a generally vertical conductor having a lower end connected by a downwardly directed lower terminal with the PCB assembly first contact, and an upper end connected by a generally downwardly-directed upper terminal with the electronics module second contact, characterized in that the lower adapter terminal is vertical, and the upper adapter terminal is downwardly inclined by an acute angle relative to the vertical. In a second embodiment, the adapter is sectional and includes upper and lower sections. In a third embodiment, an auxiliary adapter section is connected between the upper adapter section and the electronics module.

Abstract: A clamping structure includes an object, a clamping component and an elastic component. The object has a hole and a containing space, wherein the containing space is connected to the hole. The clamping component includes a pillar, a bump and a head portion, wherein the bump and the head portion are connected to the pillar, and the pillar is adapted to be inserted into the hole and rotated such that the bump moves to the containing space. When the bump is located in the containing space, the elastic component is compressed between the object and the head portion, and the bump is positioned at the containing space by elastic force of the elastic component, such that the clamping component is fastened to the object.

Abstract: A window bonding apparatus is provided. The window bonding apparatus includes a resilient display panel supporter supporting a flexible display panel thereon, a holding member supporting and squeezing inwardly opposed ends of the display panel supporter so as to attain a desired degree of curvature, a first jig disposed under the display panel supporter and having a rigid first face with which the bottom face of the display panel supporter comes into contact when pressed from above, and a second jig disposed above the display panel supporter and having a second face to which the window is releaseably attached, the second jig being movable toward the display panel, wherein the second jig is moved to the first jig to attach the window to the display panel in a manner which progressively increases contact area between the window and the display panel.

Abstract: An electronic device with a fold mode and an unfold mode includes a display module and an input module. The display module includes a first connecting component, a second connecting component and a flexible displaying panel. The second connecting component rotates relative to the first connecting component via a first direction to form as the fold mode or the unfold mode. The flexible displaying panel is disposed on the first connecting component and the second connecting component. The flexible displaying panel is bent to be U-shaped when the display module is formed as the fold mode. The flexible displaying panel is flat when the display module is formed as the unfold mode, and a planar normal vector points toward a second direction. The input module is rotatably connected to the display module via a third direction.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus and a controlling method thereof are provided. A fastened mechanism of the electronic apparatus is configured to secure a first housing and a second housing of the electronic apparatus. An operating object within a sensing range is sensed via a first sensor unit. A first sensing signal is sent to a control unit when the sensor unit sensed the operating object within the sensing range. A control signal is sent to the fastened mechanism for unlocking the fastened mechanism when the control unit receives the first sensing signal.

Abstract: One example of a configurable mounting system includes can be implemented as a system for mounting electronic equipment. The system includes an enclosure housing to mount the electronic equipment. Multiple ribs are formed within the enclosure housing. A stiffener plate is received by the multiple ribs to mount the stiffener plate within the enclosure housing.

Abstract: An example provides a computing system to receive an input by a touch display of the computing system, determine a location of the touch display that received the input, and control transmit power of an antenna if the location is a back-side of the touch display.

Abstract: A waterproof hermetically-sealed electronic product protection device includes a body and at least a covering element. The body has a receiving space and at least an opening in communication with the receiving space. The body has a positioning section at the periphery of the at least an opening. The at least a covering element has a protective portion and an engaging portion circumferentially disposed at the periphery of the protective portion. The engaging portion is engaged with the positioning section of the body, such that the at least a covering element covers the at least an opening, and the receiving space is airtight. Hence, not only is the engaging portion engaged with and fixed to the positioning section, but the receiving space is also waterproof and airtight to thereby provide electronic product protection and enable users to operate an electronic product with the protective portion directly.

Abstract: A secondary disconnect assembly is for an electrical switching apparatus. The secondary disconnect assembly includes a terminal block assembly comprising a mounting member including a number of protrusions, and a cradle assembly coupled to the mounting member and being movable among a plurality of positions with respect to the mounting member. The cradle assembly includes a cradle housing and an inner cradle movably disposed with the cradle housing. The protrusions align and guide the inner cradle with respect to the mounting member. When the inner cradle is disposed in a first predetermined one of the positions, the number of protrusions engage and lock the inner cradle to restrict movement of the inner cradle with respect to the mounting member. When the inner cradle is moved toward a second predetermined one of the positions, the number of protrusions release the inner cradle to move independently with respect to the mounting member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tablet PC. The tablet PC includes a pad main body which includes an input portion for inputting predetermined data, and an output portion for outputting results corresponding to input data; a detachable auxiliary device which is detachably coupled to one side of the pad main body to assist functions of the pad main body; and a fastening unit which is provided in the pad main body and fastens the detachable auxiliary device to the pad main body. With this, it is possible to use various auxiliary functions such as convenience in mobility, physical distribution management, inventory control, payment, personal authentication, etc.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a touch screen electronic display configured to offset and/or shift the contact locations of touch implements and/or displayed content based on one or more calculated parallax values. The parallax values may be associated with the viewing angle of an operator relative to the display of the electronic device. In various embodiments, the parallax value(s) may be calculated using three-dimensional location sensors, an angle of inclination of a touch implement, and/or one or more displayed calibration objects. Parallax values may be utilized to remap contact locations by a touch implement, shift and/or offset displayed content, and/or perform other transformations as described herein. A stereoscopically displayed content may be offset such that a default display plane is coplanar with a touch surface rather than a display surface. Contacts by a finger may be remapped using portions of the contact region and/or a centroid of the contact region.

Abstract: A mobile computer workstation for use with a computer network is disclosed. The workstation can include a wheeled chassis having a vertical beam that supports a horizontal work surface. An input device tray is located at a front side of the work surface and a bracket located at a rear side of the work surface mounts a display screen to the workstation above and off the work surface. A power unit including a battery charger and a battery is mounted to the chassis and supplies power to the display screen.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide a back frame for installing back light source, a back light source and a display device. The back frame comprises a frame body having an accommodation space for holding a light guide plate; a light source seat detachably connected to said frame body for placing a light source. In the embodiments of the present invention, the light source seat and the frame body are connected detachably so that the light source disposed on the light source seat can be detached from the back frame, which realizes that the light source can be replaced without the need of detaching the display panel, the environment inside the back light source is not destroyed, the material inside the back light source is not harmed or destroyed, thus the replacement cost is reduced and the waste of resources is avoided.

Abstract: A mobile terminal having a case defining an external appearance thereof, and a method of manufacturing such a case, are provided. The case may include a base formed of a resin material and having a recessed portion, a sheet disposed within the recessed portion and formed of a material that is different from that of the base, the material of the sheet having greater rigidity than that of the base, and a reinforcing member filled between the base and the sheet to integrally couple the base and the sheet. The rigidity of the material of the reinforcing member may have an intermediate value between the rigidity of the base and the rigidity of the sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.

Abstract: A composite back cover with adjustable curvature used in a liquid crystal display with adjustable curvature is provided. The composite back cover includes a fixing plate; a back cover having a central portion secured to the fixing plate; and at least two extensible control devices disposed between the back cover and the fixing plate and respectively arranged at two sides of the central portion. The extensible control devices are stretched or shortened to adjust a distance between the back cover and the fixing plate so as to adjust curvature of the back cover. A backlight module is also provided. The distance between the back cover and the fixing plate is adjusted by stretching or shortening the extensible control devices so as to adjust the curvature of the liquid crystal display.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a backlight assembly with a light source between a liquid crystal panel and a bottom. A heat sink is disposed on the bottom case to irradiate heat out of the liquid crystal display device. The heat sink may be located where the heat is accumulated by thermal convection, or near the top of the LCD device.

Abstract: A case assembly of an electronic device includes a first outer case and an inner case. The first outer case includes a holding groove and a holding plate for forming the holding groove. The holding plate includes a touching surface and a pressing surface that are opposite to each other, and the touching surface forms a part of the holding groove. The inner case is disposed on one side of the first outer case. The inner case includes a surface and at least one supporting component protruding from the surface. The at least one supporting component abuts against the pressing surface, and the inner case and the at least one supporting component are integrated together.

Abstract: A self-centering and adjustable removable mount having a circular base and opposing outer sloping edges on the outer periphery of the circular base. A notch is formed between the bottoms of the opposing outer sloping edges. A cylindrical shell surrounds the outer sloping edges of the circular base, and the cylindrical shell includes a tab on a lower inner wall of the cylindrical shell sized to fit into the notch of the circular base, wherein the outer sloping edges of the circular base guide the tab into the notch when the cylindrical shell is placed around the circular base, thereby positioning the cylindrical shell in a predetermined orientation. A magnetized lid is connected to the back of a device to be mounted, and the magnetized lid is attracted to a base magnet when the lid is positioned on top of the cylindrical shell.

Abstract: A CATV/MoCA signal distribution system includes a first 2-way hybrid splitter for receiving a CATV input signal and splitting it into first and second CATV output signals, a second 2-way hybrid splitter for receiving the second CATV output signal and splitting it into third and fourth CATV output signals, with the latter being connected to a CATV output port. A first diplex filter is receptive of the first CATV output signal, and MoCA signals for providing electrical isolation therebetween and connecting them to a modem port. A second diplex filter is receptive of the third CATV output signal and MoCA signals for providing electrical isolation therebetween and connecting them to a Gateway port. A resistive splitter is connected between the first and second diplex filters and a plurality of individual MoCA signal ports for providing bidirectional MoCA signal flow therebetween.

Abstract: Embodiment relate to a structure for supporting a bending portion of a flexible display panel in an unfolded state so that the bending portion does not flex when pressed. The structure also enables the bending portion of the flexible display panel to bend at a predetermined curvature in a folded state. The structure includes two rotating plates rotating about two axes that slide relative to flexible supporting members extending from portions of the flexible display panel that do not bend as the flexible display panel is bent. As the flexible display panel is bent, the distance between ends of the rotating plates are increased so that the bending portion of the flexible display panel would have an increased radius of curvature.

Abstract: A protective case for a tablet device having a back face and a front face, a touchscreen on its front face, and one or more control buttons and ports on its perimeter walls. The case comprises a shell having front and back sides wherein the front side is configured to receive and retain the tablet device while providing user access to the touchscreen and user access to one or more of the control buttons, said shell including a back wall that is configured to cover at least a portion of the back face of the tablet. The protective case further includes a front cover that includes a tray, a wireless keyboard and keyboard housing. The tray includes opposing side rails and the keyboard housing includes opposing grooves on opposing side walls that are concealed and configured to engage the rails to allow the keyboard housing to slide in and out from the tray in a defined manner. The tray, keyboard and shell may each include magnets to facilitate the positioning of the case in the various open and closed positions.

Abstract: A photographic assist apparatus of a mobile communications unit includes a tank, a shaft and a rod. A groove is formed at the bottom of the inner side of the tank. The shape of the groove is designed corresponding to the shape of the rod, for accommodating the rod. A first and a second button portions are disposed at two ends of the rod respectively. And a central portion is located between the first and the second button portions. The shaft is disposed in the groove. The rod has a hole located at the central portion thereof for the shaft setting through. When a user presses the first button portion, the rod is rotated to turn a small rotation angle by taking the shaft as an axis, to drive the second button portion moving, and the rotation angle is limited by the gap between the groove and the rod.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curved liquid crystal display device, which includes: a backlight module (2), a mold frame (4), a liquid crystal display panel (6), and a front bezel (8). The backlight module (2) includes a backplane (22), a curved light guide plate (24) arranged in the backplane (22), a backlight source (26) arranged in the backplane (22), and a heat dissipation board (28) receiving the backlight source (26) mounted thereto. The heat dissipation board (28) includes a bracket section (282) and a mount section (284) connected, in an inclined manner, to the bracket section (282). The bracket section (282) is mounted to the backplane (22). The backlight source (26) is mounted to the mount section (284). The front bezel (8) includes a front plate (82) and a side plate (84) connected to the front plate (82). The mount section (284) includes a mounting tab (286) extending therefrom toward the side plate (84).

Abstract: Disclosed is a display device that includes a display panel, a guide frame configured to support the display panel, a plurality of fixers arranged between the display panel and the guide frame and include an accommodating part, a cover member inserted into the accommodating part of each fixer and configured to fix the display panel to the guide frame together with the plurality of fixers, and a pad disposed between the display panel and the guide frame and configured to prevent penetration of a foreign material.

Abstract: A transformer-bobbin including a winding-frame portion constituted by a middle barrel portion 63, a lower flange portion 62 and an upper flange portion 61, wherein there is provided a slit portion 67 which notches the terminal bed unit 65 and the lower flange portion 62 and concurrently which extends in the centrally approaching and separating direction toward the middle barrel portion 63 side, and wherein at the slit portion 67, there is provided a guide wall surface 68a whose side on the middle barrel portion 63 side is positioned on the lower flange portion side compared with whose side apart from the middle barrel portion 63.

Abstract: A flexible display device includes a folding section formed on a flexible substrate, a flat section connected to the folding section, and a display area for displaying an image, wherein the display area is formed on the folding section and the flat section, wherein each of the display areas of the folding section and the flat section includes a plurality of pixels and a plurality of wires for supplying electrical signals to the pixels, and wherein the wires in the display area of the folding section include a winding wire extending in a winding configuration on the flexible substrate.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a first unit, a second unit, first magnets, and second magnets. The first magnets are at the first unit and include south poles and north poles configured to face in a direction from the first unit toward the second unit or in an opposite direction to the direction. The south pole and the north pole of one of any adjacent two of the first magnets face in opposite directions to facing directions of the south pole and the north pole of the other. The second magnets are at the second unit and configured to face the first magnets. The second magnets include a south pole which faces one of the north poles of the first magnets and a north pole which faces one of the south poles of the first magnets.