Abstract: A portable device (e.g., a wireless device such as a cell phone) is provided with a flexible keyboard and a flexible display screen. Such flexible components may be stored in the housing of the portable device when not in use. The flexible display screen and flexible keyboard may be expanded from the housing when the flexible components are utilized by a user. Non-flexible display and input components may be provided on the exterior of the portable device such that the device may be used, in some form, while the flexible components are stored. In one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) may be utilized when the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) is stored in said first housing.

Abstract: A high-density server includes a plurality of server enclosures, each of which includes an enclosure housing with a pair of module decks, a pair of power source units, a plurality of cooling fans, and two pairs of server modules. Cooling fans are linearly aligned and positioned in proximity to the rear opening of the enclosure housing with upper rear openings thereabove and lower rear openings therebelow, while server modules are installed in module decks inside the enclosure housing in an insertable/removable manner. Server modules have module trays for mounting electronic components and interface units. Interface units are retractively inserted into upper rear openings or lower rear openings in connection with power source units when server modules are moved in front-rear directions along module decks inside the enclosure housing. The server enclosure is equipped with a redundant power transmitter establishing redundant multiple connection between power source units and server modules.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards interlayer interconnects and associated techniques and configurations. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a semiconductor substrate, one or more device layers disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and one or more interconnect layers disposed on the one or more device layers, the one or more interconnect layers including interconnect structures configured to route electrical signals to or from the one or more device layers, the interconnect structures comprising copper (Cu) and germanium (Ge). Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a stylus and stylus holder for a computing device. According to one embodiment, the stylus holder includes a connector configured to attach to a port of the computing device for establishing an electrical connection therewith. The stylus holder further includes a fastener for facilitating attachment with the stylus while also providing at least one of data and power to said stylus.

Abstract: An interface module coupled between a host device and a wireless device is disclosed. The interface module includes a connector, having a first part covered in a first case with a first depth and a second part covered in a second case with a second depth; and a control circuit coupled to the first part of the connector, for controlling data transmission between the host device and the wireless device; wherein the second case is made of a conductive material and which can be further covered by an absorptive material.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for a device including a film having a shape that defines an interior region. The device may also include one or more electronic components disposed within the interior region of the film, and a hardened thermo-set resin within the interior region, wherein the thermo-set resin encompasses the electronic components and substantially fills the interior region of the film. In one example, printed content is coupled to a surface of the film. In addition, the thermo-set resin may include an additive that is configured to absorb and distribute heat generated by the electronic components.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes first and second bodies slidably connected in a closed configuration and open configuration, a flexible circuit board electrically connecting the first and second bodies and passing through a gap formed between the first and second bodies, and one or more blocking units disposed in a spatial area formed between an opening face of the gap to the flexible circuit board and formed to be protruded to traverse the gap from the first body toward the second body, wherein the blocking units are disposed in the spatial area to cover at least a portion of the flexible circuit board. When the mobile terminal is changed from an open configuration to a closed configuration, the flexible circuit board can be prevented from being damaged by a structure.

Abstract: An exemplary portable electronic device includes a bottom cover, a top cover, an electronic module, and elastic washers. The top cover engages with the bottom cover to define a space therebetween. The electronic module is received in the space. Poles protrude up from the bottom cover. The elastic washers are fixed on the electronic module. A through hole is defined in each of the washers. The poles respectively extend through the through holes of the washers, and opposite ends of each of the washers respectively elastically abut the top cover and the bottom cover.

Abstract: A dust cover includes an anti-dust portion and an adhering portion integrally formed for framing the anti-dust portion. The anti-dust portion is a mesh sheet. The adhering portion is integrally formed on the anti-dust portion via a heat pressing process. The anti-dust portion is a coarser mesh, and the adhering portion is a mesh sheet with finer holes. The disclosure further provides a method for making the dust cover and an electronic device using the dust cover.

Abstract: A high-density server includes a plurality of server enclosures, each of which includes an enclosure frame with a pair of front decks and a rear opening, an enclosure element having a power supply unit, and a pair of server modules having module connectors. The enclosure element is positioned in the rear side of the enclosure frame. The module connector of the server module is detachably connected to the front connector of the power supply unit when the server module moves along the front deck in an insertable/removable manner inside the enclosure frame. A cooling fan is positioned in the front side of the server module relative to the rear opening of the enclosure frame. An external interface is attached to the rear end of the server module or installed in the enclosure element, thus preventing a mess in the front face of the server enclosure due to external wires.

Abstract: An adjustable display mounting bracket assembly includes a mounting bracket, a linkage unit, and a fixing plate. The mounting bracket includes a main body, at least one first connecting member, at least one second connecting member, and a support body. The first and second connecting members are pivotally connected to the main body and the support body. The second connecting member can slide relative to the main body for adjusting the mounting bracket. The linkage unit is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket on one end and the fixing plate on opposite end. The linkage unit allows the distance between the mounting bracket and the fixing plate to be adjustable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display apparatus having a display body, comprising: a connecting member combined with the display body at an upper end part thereof and having a swivel part at a lower end part thereof; and a base having a swivel supporter where the swivel part is inserted and supporting the swivel part to be rotatable. Thus, the present invention provides a display apparatus which is swiveled stably and smoothly with a slim structure.

Abstract: A compliant grommet-based suspension system is disclosed for use in mounting an electronic touch screen or touch surface. The grommets may be designed to provide more or less movement in any direction, i.e., along the x-axis, the y-axis, and/or the z-axis, depending on the suspension application in which they are implemented.

Abstract: A shell assembly includes a first shell having a plurality of elastic sheets mounted, and a second shell defining a plurality of securing grooves. The elastic sheets are capable of deforming and latching in the securing grooves, detachably latching the first shell and the second shell. An assembly method for assembling the shell assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pen-type computer peripheral device includes an elongated housing containing a PCBA having a plug connector, and cap/cover that is slidably connected to a front portion of the housing. Locking structures are respectively integrally molded onto opposing surfaces of the housing and cap/cover that cooperate to prevent separation of the cap/cover from the housing. By manually pushing (sliding) the cap/cover relative to the housing, the plug connector is effectively moved between a retracted position, in which the plug connector is disposed inside the cap/cover, and a deployed position in which the plug connector extends through a front housing opening of the cap/cover such that the plug connector is operably exposed for insertion into a host system.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of an electronic device includes a cover including a first hole, and a heat dissipating assembly. The heat dissipating assembly includes a movable board including a second hole and slidably connected to the cover, and a heat magnifying device received inside the cover and adjacent to a heat element. The heat magnifying device includes a moving end secured with the movable board. When the heat element is maintained room temperature, the first hole and the second hole are staggered from each other to seal the cover. When heat generated by the heat element heats the heat magnifying device and causes the moving end of the heat magnifying device to move under thermal expansion and drive the movable board to slide relatively to the cover, and the first hole of the cover and the second hole of the movable board are communicated with each other.

Abstract: A front cover includes a housing and a display window module. The housing defines an opening. The display window module includes a support plate and a liquid crystal display assembly. The support plate is integrally formed in the opening of the housing, and the liquid crystal display assembly is attached to the support plate.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a base, and a support connected to the display panel and the base. The support includes a first rotating member fixed to the display panel, a second rotating member fixed to the base, a connecting shaft, and a rotating shaft. The connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the second rotating member and able to rotate about a first axis. The a rotating shaft rotatably connects the first rotating member to the connecting shaft, allowing the connecting shaft to rotate about a second axis.

Abstract: A supporting mechanism for adjusting an angle of an electronic device, includes a retaining member and a supporting member slidably attached to the retaining member. The supporting member includes a first supporting end and a second supporting end opposite to the first supporting end. The first supporting end is located on a first side of the retaining member, and the second supporting end is located on a second side of the retaining member. The supporting member is slidable relative to the retaining member between a first position and a second position, the first supporting end supports the electronic device in a first position, the second supporting end supports the electronic device in a second position, and both the first and second supporting ends cooperatively support the electronic device in a third position.

Abstract: A capacitor-over-bitline structure includes a bottom electrode that has an open vessel form factor. The bottom-electrode form factor includes a floor, rectilinear sidewalls, and a rim that defines the topmost feature. A capacitor dielectric film contacts and covers the floor, the sidewalls, and the rim. A top electrode has a convex form factor that complements the concave bottom-electrode form factor. A process of forming the capacitor-over-bitline structure by spinning on a reflowable sacrificial material such as an oxide that covers both logic and memory portions of a semiconductive device, followed by a polish-back process and a recessing etch of the bottom electrode.

Abstract: A constant temperature circulator assembly may include a circulator head assembly having a fixed display and a base ring assembly adapted for connection to a container wherein the circulator head assembly movably engages the base ring assembly so that an orientation of the fixed display may be selectively adjusted with respect to the base ring assembly.

Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing a lightweight and durable portable computing device having a thin profile. The portable computing device can take the form of a laptop computer. The laptop computer can include a uni-body top case having an integrated support system formed therein, the integrated support system providing structural support that distributes applied loads through the top case preventing warping and bowing.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a display unit, a base chassis, a screen displaying section, and operation controlling means. The display unit includes a display region. The base chassis is made of a transparent material and includes a first region that extends outward from at least one end on a circumference of the display unit, the first region provided with one of a plurality of vertically-arranged operation buttons and a plurality of horizontally-arranged operation buttons used for operating a driving circuit. The screen displaying section displays an operation screen in the display region of the display unit, the operation screen displayed in association with a position of each of the plurality of operation buttons. The operation controlling means controls an operational input to the operation screen made by using the plurality of operation buttons.

Abstract: A computing device protector. A faceplate to limit access to an exposed surface of a computing device. The exposed surface of the computing device comprises control features and the faceplate is configured limit access to only a portion of the control features. The faceplate is configured to be positioned relative to the computing device such that the faceplate can be removed without requiring the computing device to be dismounted.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure with a bottom wall and a sidewall, a motherboard mounted on the bottom wall, an expansion card, and an expansion unit. The sidewall defines a first opening and a second opening. The expansion card includes an edge connector, a number of first sockets exposed through the first opening, and an expansion socket unit. The expansion socket unit includes a second socket. The expansion unit includes an expansion socket exposed through the second opening. The expansion socket of the expansion unit is electrically connected to the second socket by cables.

Abstract: An electronic module includes a shell, a circuit board, and a connector. The shell defines a receiving slot. The circuit board includes a main body and an extension body connected to the main body. The main body of the circuit board is received in the shell, and the extension body of the circuit board extends out of the shell via the receiving slot. The connector is fixed in place by being attached to the extension body of the circuit board.

Abstract: Embodiments pin connections, electronic devices, and methods are shown that include pin configurations to reduce voids and pin tilting and other concerns during pin attach operations, such as attachment to a chip package pin grid array. Pin head are shown that include features such as convex surfaces, a number of legs, and channels in pin head surfaces.

Abstract: The stand for converting a laptop computer to a desktop computer includes a base having a support column attached thereto. The support column has an attachment head that includes hanger devices for attachment to a rear surface of a computer cover that has been modified to receive the hanger devices. Thus, the laptop computer may optionally be used with or without the stand.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a rear panel and a lifting member. An opening is defined in the rear panel. The lifting member is mounted to the rear panel. The lifting member includes a handle portion and a first mounting bracket connected to the handle portion. The handle portion includes a lifting plate. The first mounting bracket includes a first rear mounting portion mounted to the rear panel. The lifting plate is accessible through the opening from an outside of the rear panel.

Abstract: In computing scenarios involving an aggregation of multiple computational units into a server or computer set, many architectures may be devised to provide physical storage and logical aggregation of the computational units. Presented herein are variations of one such architecture, comprising a chassis having a set of slots, into which may be inserted a tray storing the computational units of one or more blades. Respective trays and chassis slots comprise a power connector and a network connector that are positioned to connect directly (i.e., without a cable or manual interaction) when a tray is inserted into a slot. The chassis stores a set of power supplies, and may connect each blade with a power supply, optionally providing power routing and failover capabilities. The chassis may also provide a management component that connects to and provides management capabilities of the blades of the trays, power supplies, and climate regulating components.

Abstract: An electronic device housing is disclosed. The electronic device housing, the electronic device housing comprises a cover comprising a base board, a receiving portion defined in the base board, and a fixing portion in the receiving portion; a silicone rubber membrane; and a panel received in the receiving portion, the panel is fixed to the cover via the silicone rubber membrane.

Abstract: A container date center includes a floor and a number of cabinets supported on the floor. The floor and each cabinet each define an installation slot. An insulation member defining a receiving slot is received in each installation slot. A wire is received in each receiving slot. An insulating lid is received in each installation slot to shield the receiving slot. A number of connecting portions extend from each wire, through the insulating lid. The installation slot of each cabinet is perpendicular to the installation slot of the floor. One end of the wire of the floor is connected to a power supply. The connecting portions of the floor are connected to bottom ends of the wires of the cabinets, for supplying power to the servers in the cabinets.

Abstract: A streamlined computer device can include Functionally provided to a user tailored to the type of content displayed, accessed and/or managed and can include a plurality selectable I/O profiles. According to some embodiments, the methods may include displaying a GUI on a device, wherein the GUI comprises at least a plurality of views of digital media content, providing for transition between the plurality of views in response to selection of an I/O profile and in response to activation of a view selector component by a user, executing an association with the at least one of the plurality of visual representations with digital media content in response to selection, transitioning a display on the computing device to a view of the digital media content, and providing for display of user digital media content and referenced digital media content in the view of the digital media content.

Abstract: A method for reducing the number of connectors for connecting a tablet unit and a base unit is disclosed. The tablet unit includes a system device and a first connector connected to a power line for supplying power from the base unit. The base unit includes a second connector configured to be connected to the first connector when the base unit is combined with the tablet unit. The tablet unit also includes a battery unit capable of supplying power to the system device through the power line. An external power-supply circuit is also capable of supplying power to the system device from an AC/DC adapter through the power line. Since power can be supplied from the battery unit or the AC/DC adapter to the tablet unit through the power line alone, the number of connector terminals can be reduced.

Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments of systems and methods for providing internal components for portable computing devices having a thin profile. More particularly, the present application describes internal components configured to fit within a relatively thin outer enclosure.

Abstract: A disaster resistant server enclosure is provided. A fire resistant outer enclosure is provided, and may be made of gypsum. A water resistant, thermally conductive container is mounted within the outer enclosure. A server is mounted within the water resistant container. A cold thermal storage device, such as a block of ice, is also mounted within an insulating cover inside said outer enclosure. When a fire is sensed outside the outer enclosure, an actuator thermally connects the cold thermal storage device to the water resistant container to cool the server during the fire.

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a bottom housing, a support plate, a display panel, and a side frame. The support frame is welded in the bottom housing. The display panel is positioned on the support plate. The side frame is connected to a top edge of the bottom housing, such that the display panel is sandwiched between the support plate and the side frame. A manufacturing method for an electronic device housing is also provided.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: an information processing main unit; a display unit electrically connected to the information processing main unit; and a jack having a cylindrical sleeve provided at a housing of the information processing main unit and located coaxially with an insertion hole through which an external terminal is inserted, the jack having a cylindrical hole for accommodating the external terminal, wherein the sleeve of the jack is accommodated inside the housing of the information processing main unit; and an end face of the sleeve facing toward the housing is covered by the housing in the axial direction of the sleeve.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure, a printed circuit board, and a drive bracket. The enclosure includes a bottom wall. The printed circuit board is mounted on the bottom wall with a first fastener. The drive bracket is mounted on the bottom wall. The drive bracket shields a portion of the printed circuit board, the first fastener is located in the shielded portion of the printed circuit board. A through hole is defined in the drive bracket. The through hole is in alignment with the first fastener. The first fastener is accessible via the through hole.

Abstract: A server includes a chassis, a switch cable received in the chassis, and a power cord located out of the chassis. Interfaces for connecting data lines are attached to a front plate of the chassis. A power interface is attached to a rear plate of the chassis. The switch cable includes a first connector and a second connector at opposite ends of the switch cable. The first connector is connected to the power interface. The second connector is fastened to the front plate of the chassis. The power cord is connected to the second connector.

Abstract: A protection cover for a connector includes a non-conductive installing block. The installation block defines a number of positioning holes and a receiving slot. Some pins of the connector are inserted into the positioning holes, and other pins of the connector are received in the receiving slot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat radiating structure in all-in-one computers, comprising a pedestal, mainframe module and back cover. The mainframe module is contained in a containing stand behind the pedestal, and a motherboard is included in the containing space in front of a mainframe module base. The motherboard's CPU sticks through a radiator to a heat radiating aluminum plate in the rear of the containing space, while the hard disk drive is close to the heat radiating aluminum plate, and the pedestal is covered by the back cover on the back. With the heat radiating aluminum plate to quickly conduct heat and its multiple heat radiating holes, heat dispersing holes behind the containing stand and hollowed grooves on the back cover to convect hot air.

Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device such as a laptop computer or tablet computer that comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device. The shell is substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The inside of the shell has a hook and loop liner with shock absorbing corner bumpers having hook and loop type bases so that the bumpers may attach at any point on the liner inside the shell to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and to secure the device inside the enclosure in a shock absorbent suspended manner. The shell may further comprise a USB connector hub for connection to the USB port of a laptop computer or PC tablet enclosed in the protective shell.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a casing, a cap, and an access module. An accommodation space of the casing is used for accommodating a data storage apparatus, and the access module is disposed inside the accommodation space. The casing is formed with an opening at a position corresponding to an access unit, so that an external card is inserted in or pulled out through the opening. A terminal of the access module is pivoted on the casing. The cap is used for covering and thus sealing the accommodation space, so that the access module is arranged between the data storage apparatus and the cap. Thereby, the space is saved, and the access module and the data storage apparatus can be detached or assembled conveniently.

Abstract: The invention provides a modular mapping system and apparatus for organizing and enclosing one or more electrical cables or cords that originate from and are connected to separate electronic devices and appliances. The system and apparatus can be made of a suitable size to house one or more electrical devices whereby the individual electrical cables or cords can be connected to or plugged into the electrical device. The individual electrical cables or cords never exit the apparatus and the electrical device is concealed from view. Another embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus for organizing and concealing for easy transport the various electrical cables and cords of the AC adapter cables and/or peripheral devices of a computer. The system and apparatus comprises a body that securely folds around the cables or cords in a closed configuration. The cords/cables can be restrained using wrapping system units and/or Velcro® wraps.

Abstract: Methods and assemblies are provided for protecting a terminal of a conductor assembly with an open face and a closed face. The protection assembly includes a housing configured to at least partially cover the open face; and a strap coupled to the housing and configured to extend around the closed face such that the housing is detachably secured to the terminal device.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a plate and a pressing member rotatably coupled to the plate. The plate includes a frame formed with a plurality of slit ports for respectively exposing PCI cards and a supporting portion for supporting bent portions of the PCI cards. The pressing member is configured for pressing the bent portions of the PCI cards, thereby sandwiching the bent portions of the PCI cards between the pressing member and the supporting portion. A handling member is actuated to drive the pressing member to enable positioning of the pressing member relative to the supporting portion. The handling member includes a main body and two arms extending from the main body. The two arms are inserted through two slots of the plate respectively and connected to two ends of the pressing member respectively.

Abstract: Docking stations and docking methods are provided for use with marking devices used for marking the presence or absence of an underground facility in a dig area. The docking station may serve as a home base for storage of a marking device, for charging the battery of a marking device, for transferring data to and from a marking device, and for securing a marking device against unauthorized use and/or theft. The docking station may be a mobile docking station that is installed in a vehicle or may be a fixed docking station that is installed at a central location in the field, at a central office, at a home base facility, and the like.

Abstract: A computer viewing apparatus for connection to a hospital bed is provided. The computer viewing apparatus includes a repositionable flexible arm assembly, an anchoring member at a first end of the flexible arm that attaches the flexible arm to the hospital bed, and a connection member at a second end of the flexible arm that attaches the computer to the flexible arm. The flexible arm assembly includes conductive wires contained therein to connect a computer to a power source, a flexible spine at least partially surrounding the wires that includes a number of interconnected and universally rotatable members, and a sleeve engaging an outer surface of each of the rotatable members.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus includes a first electronic device, a second electronic device, and plural power modules. The first electronic device includes a first compartment. The first compartment has a first width. The second electronic device includes a second compartment. The second compartment has a second width. Each of the power modules has a third width. The third width is determined according to the first width and the second width, so that a specified number of power modules are selectively accommodated within the first compartment or the second compartment.