Abstract: A screen supporting apparatus includes a supporting member and a movable assembly. The supporting member includes a base and an upright supporting rod disposed fixedly on and above the base. The movable assembly includes a mounting member disposed on the supporting rod and including a slideway unit. The sliding member has two spaced-apart engaging portions slidable within the slideway unit of the mounting member to adjust the inclination angle of the sliding member relative to the mounting member.

Abstract: A support apparatus for supporting a device includes a fixing portion detachably secured to the device, and a rotating portion rotatably coupled to the fixing portion. The fixing portion defines an opening for allowing the support apparatus to be hand-held, and, when placed on a supporting surface, is capable of being rotated to form different viewing angles for the device. A device assembly using the support apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal including a case having an inner space and a first opening formed at one end thereof to open the inner space, and a slider mounted to the case and slid through the first opening between a first state where a battery is disposed in the inner space and a second state where the battery is externally exposed, wherein the slider includes a slide unit configured to house the battery therein and slidably mounted to the case to be drawn out of the inner space, and a cover unit connected to the slide unit and configured to obscure the first opening in the first state.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a motherboard includes a chassis, a bracket, a resilient plate, and a handle. The chassis includes a sidewall, and a fastener formed on an inner surface of the sidewall. The bracket is fixed to a side of the motherboard. The resilient plate includes a fixing portion fixed to a side of the bracket facing the sidewall, a connecting portion slantingly extending toward the sidewall from the fixing portion, and a resilient arm extending from the connecting portion away from the fixing portion and defining a latching hole. The handle is pivotably connected to the bracket and includes a first plate. When the handle is rotated towards the bracket, the first plate is inserted into a space between the resilient arm and the bracket, and deforms the resilient arm towards the sidewall. The fastener engages in the latching hole of the resilient arm.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a support assembly. The support assembly includes four support components arranged at four sides of the main body. Each support component includes a first arm and a second arm. A first arm includes a first end portion rotatably connected to one end of one of the four sides of the main body, and a second end portion extending from an end of the first arm. The second arm includes a third end portion rotatably connected to the other end of the side of the main body and defines a sliding groove. A pin is connected to the second end portion and slidably received in the sliding groove. The pin is capable of being held in various positions by friction between the pin and the sliding groove, allowing the support components to maintain at a desired orientation for supporting the main body.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing 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 includes a perimeter portion. 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 and may be configured for engaging a third clasping mechanism, such as a locking comb or wedge feature. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shockproof and/or water tight seal.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed for a planar adapter card retainer bracket that is removably attachable to a computer chassis and is formed with a plurality of plunger openings. Each plunger opening is configured to receive a respective adapter card retainer plunger. The adapter card retainer plunger is configured to extend from the bracket into the computer chassis to engage an edge of an adapter card thereby retaining the adapter card in a selected slot even if the adapter card is a low-profile adapter card.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus comprises a casing that includes a battery unit, which features a plurality of battery cells and a case, and a mechanical component. Housing the cells, the case includes a first part to contain at least one cell, a second part to contain at least one cell, and a third part to connect the first part and the second part, the third part including an escape section. The mechanical component is at least partially located in a space formed by the escape section.

Abstract: A computer host with a housing includes a movable portion, an actuator module, a detection module and a process module. The movable portion constitutes a first portion of the housing. The actuator module actuates the movable portion to execute an operation. The detection module detects an output value of the actuator module, and outputs a detection signal when the output value is varied. The processing module sends a reverse actuation signal to the actuator module according to the detection signal so that the actuator module reversely actuates the movable portion.

Abstract: A cabinet includes two opposite horizontal brackets and a resilient plate. Each bracket includes a stop plate and a supporting plate. A through hole is defined in one of the stop plates adjacent to a front end of the stop plate. A first end of the resilient plate is mounted to an outer surface of said one of the stop plates adjacent to the through hole. A latching pole protrudes from an inner surface of the resilient plate. A distal end of the latching pole extends through the through hole and forms two slanted surfaces at front and rear sides of the distal end. When a server supported on the supporting plates is slid forwards to depart from the cabinet, the distal end of the latching pole engages in a latching hole of the server, to remind a user that the server will separate from the brackets.

Abstract: A server structure includes a chassis including at least one partition oriented in a plane, and a backplane tray slideably supported by the chassis in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the at least one partition. The at least one partition forms a bay to receive at least one module, and the backplane tray supports a backplane including at least one electrical connector for the at least one module.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a supporting structure module and an electronic device using the same. The supporting structure module in the invention is used in the electronic device. The electronic device includes a first casing, a hinge, and a second casing rotatable relative to the first casing via the hinge. The supporting structure module includes a first supporting structure, and the first supporting structure includes a first bracket and a first hinge cover. The first bracket is fixed to and exposed from the first casing. The first hinge cover is connected with the first bracket by integral forming, and the first hinge cover is exposed from the first casing and covers a part of the hinge.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a processing portion and a user interface portion. The user interface portion is slidably coupled to the processing portion along a first axis. The apparatus also includes a stand that is hingedly coupled to the user interface portion. The stand rotates about a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. In some embodiments, the stand includes a U-bar. When the stand is coupled to the processing portion in an open position, the U-bar is able to receive cables therethrough. When the stand is coupled to the processing portion in a closed position, the stand is positioned within a recess, adapted to receive the stand, of the processing portion. In some embodiments, the user interface portion is removable from the processing portion.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate includes a light shielding layer including a first opening which transmits a light. The second substrate includes a shutter including a second opening which corresponds to the first opening, and a first flexible electrode part which is connected to one end of the shutter and transmits or blocks the light by moving the shutter. The first flexible electrode part includes a first flexible electrode, a second flexible electrode, and an insulation pattern. The insulation pattern insulates the first flexible electrode and the second flexible electrode from each other, and exposes upper and lower surfaces of the first flexible electrode and the second flexible electrode which are parallel to the second substrate, by covering portions of the first flexible electrode and the second flexible electrode.

Abstract: A back frame module includes a base plate, two locking plate members, a cable organizing plate, and a stowage plate. The base plate is adapted to be provided on a rear face of a display. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate are selectively connected to the base plate. The locking plate members are adapted for mounting of a computer device therebetween. The cable organizing plate is adapted to stow a cable of the display or of the computer device. The stowage plate is adapted to stow an adapter of the display or other accessories. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate can be selectively substituted by a support plate. The back frame module thus has various states of use to satisfy different user requirements.

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: An electronic device including a first body, a second body, and a first rotational structure is provided. The first body includes a first inclined surface, and the second body includes a second inclined surface. The first rotational structure is connected to the first body and the second body. When the first inclined surface is rotated relative to the second inclined surface through the first rotational structure, a first angle is formed between the first body and the second body, and the first inclined surface is completely corresponding to the second inclined surface. Thereby, a high expandability and plentiful variations in the appearance of the electronic device can be achieved.

Abstract: A drainage system is provided for draining liquid accidentally spilled on a casing having a plurality of pushbuttons on a surface of the casing. The drainage system for a pushbutton casing may comprise a liquid collecting receptacle, a counter-bore, and a drainage exit. The counter-bore may have a sidewall. The liquid collecting receptacle may be operatively interfacing the casing. The drainage exit may be disposed on the sidewall of the counter-bore. An end opening of the counter-bore may be in connection with a drainage exit. The end opening of the counter-bore may be disposed to allow liquid entering the drainage exit out of the end opening of the counter-bore.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a signal indicative of one or more types of individual measurable device characteristic/s that are unique to a given electronic device by providing a signal indicative of the measurable and unique device characteristic/s in a passive manner from the electronic device. The signal indicative of one or more types of individual measurable device characteristic/s may be so provided without requiring operational power to be applied to any active electronic circuitry of the device, and without requiring any power to be generated by the device.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an electronic device assembly, a method for disassembling an electronic device, and a protecting apparatus. The electronic device assembly includes an electronic device and a protecting portion. The electronic device includes a main body and a cover panel. The main body includes a bottom panel and a side panel extending from the bottom panel. The cover panel is mounted to the two side panels. The cover panel includes an elastic securing piece elastically abutting an inner surface of the side panel. The protecting portion contacts an outer surface of the side panel to prevent the elastic securing piece from scratching the outer surface when the elastic securing piece moves out of the main body.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus comprises a first case includes a screw hole, a second case separated from the first case, and a screw passing through the screw hole to fix the second case to the first case. The first case comprises a metallic portion includes an opening portion, a resin portion formed integrally with the metallic portion so as to cover the opening portion, a protrusion extending from the metallic portion to be arranged on the resin portion in a thickness direction, and a sheet-type block located between the protrusion and resin portion. The protrusion comprises an opening formed in a surface opposed to the resin part, and the screw hole extending from the opening to pass through the protrusion in the thickness direction, and the block covers the opening.

Abstract: An improved mounting bracket that provides an indication to an installer when a mount is not correctly aligned. The mounting bracket comprises a mounting contact portion and at least one side portion integrally connected to the mounting contact portion, with the at least one side portion defining a receiving region for accepting one or more retaining portions of a mount. The at least one side portion includes a first ramped surface at least partially outside of the receiving region. The first ramped surface configured to contact a retaining portion when the retaining portion is misaligned with the receiving region, thereby informing an installer of the misalignment.

Abstract: An apparatus of the present disclosure enhances the audio/visual experience of a portable digital device, and comprises a lens positioning slot, a lens storage compartment, a passive audio amplifier, a receiving station.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an accommodating space, a fan, a cover, and a stereoscopic dust extraction mesh. The fan is disposed in the accommodating space. The fan includes a first fixing portion. The cover detachably covers the accommodating space, and the cover includes a second fixing portion in accommodating space. The stereoscopic dust extraction mesh includes a body, a third fixing portion, and a fourth fixing portion, and the third fixing portion and the fourth fixing portion are located at periphery of the body. The third fixing portion of the stereoscopic dust extraction mesh cooperates with the first fixing portion of the fan, and the fourth fixing portion of the stereoscopic dust extraction mesh cooperates with the second fixing portion of the cover to detachably fix the stereoscopic dust extraction mesh between the cover and the fan.

Abstract: A communication module including a circuit board having leading and trailing ends and a module axis extending therebetween. The communication module also includes a support wall that is coupled to the circuit board proximate to the leading end. The support wall extends transverse to the module axis and has a wall opening. The communication module also includes an electrical connector that is held by the support wall within the wall opening and has a mating face. The communication module also includes a board interconnect coupled to the circuit board. The communication module also includes a flex cable assembly that is coupled at one end to the array of electrical contacts and at an opposite end to the board interconnect. The electrical connector is permitted to float within the wall opening relative to the support wall.

Abstract: A shielding mechanism includes a shielding cover, a pivot shaft, a shielding member, and an elastic member. The shielding cover defines an insert hole. The shielding member is rotatably mounted to the shielding cover via the pivot shaft, and covers the corresponding at least one insert hole. The elastic member is sleeved on the pivot shaft and elastically resists against the shielding member. An electronic device using the shielding mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: A height-adjustable display device for a display includes a base defining a chamber, a supporting member and a latching member. The supporting member is received and vertically movable in the chamber. The supporting member is connected to the display. The supporting member defines a plurality of grooves arranged a vertical direction. The latching member is pivotedly mounted to the base. The latching member includes a hook able to be received in one of the grooves, thereby retaining the supporting member in a desired vertical position.

Abstract: A display module includes a front frame, a resilient member, a rear housing, and a first fastening member. The front frame includes a circular groove, and a first disassembly hole. The first disassembly hole is located in the circular groove. A part of the resilient member is detachably engaged in the circular groove and covers the first disassembly hole. The rear housing includes a first assembly hole, a second disassembly hole, and a trimming board. The first disassembly hole communicates with the second disassembly hole. The trimming board is used for covering the first assembly hole and the second disassembly hole. The first fastening member is used for fastening the rear housing to the front frame through the first assembly hole.

Abstract: A support mechanism includes a support frame, a first hinge assembly, and a second hinge assembly. The support frame includes a first pivoting portion and a second pivoting portion aligned with the first pivoting portion. The first hinge assembly is mounted to the first pivoting portion, and the second hinge assembly is mounted to the second pivoting portion and aligns with the first hinge assembly. The support mechanism is durable. The present disclosure further provides an electronic device using the support mechanism. As the first pivot portion and the first hinge assembly is arranged in a line coaxial with the second pivoting portion and the second hinge assembly, an amount of force applied for supporting the main body of the electronic device is dispersed in a line, rather than being focused on one point, such that, an adjustable viewing angle to the main body is also provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an enclosure for an electronic device including forming the enclosure, forming one or more locating cavities on a surface of the enclosure, attaching one or more blanks to the enclosure using the one or more locating cavities, and processing the one or more attached blanks to form a desired shape thereof. The enclosure may be formed from a fiber-in-matrix material. A layered fiber-in-matrix type material, such as CFRP, may be used.

Abstract: An underfill device and method have been are provided. Advantages of devices and methods shown include dissipation of stresses at an interface between components such as a chip package and an adjacent circuit board. Another advantage includes faster manufacturing time and ease of manufacture using underfill devices and methods shown. An underfill assembly can be pre made with conductive structures included within the underfill assembly. Steps such as flowing epoxy and curing can be eliminated or performed concurrently with other manufacturing steps.

Abstract: A land grid array socket assembly comprises a plurality of cells, with each cell comprising an insulative body having a top surface, and contact conductor that has a first portion that extends from a board contact point up to and beyond the top surface to a contact bend, and a second portion that extends from the contact bend to terminate below the top surface and within the insulative body.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure. The enclosure includes a main base and a cover rotatably secured to the main base. The main base includes a bottom plate. The cover includes a first section and a second section rotatably connected to the first section. The second section is rotatable relative to the first section between a first position, where the second section is at an acute angle to the first section; and a second position, where the second section is substantially parallel to the bottom plate, and the first section and the second section are located on a same plane and covers the main base.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a casing, a module unit, an installation portion, and a holding portion. The module unit includes an elastic cover member including a projection, and a module fitted in the cover member. The installation portion is provided inside the casing and configured to receive the module unit. The holding portion is projected from the installation portion and configured to surround and hold the module unit. The holding portion includes a fitting portion which is located at a peripheral region thereof and in which the projection is fitted, and a pair of edge portions configured to define the fitting portion and being more away from each other at positions closer to a peripheral region of the holding portion. The projection is in contact with the edge portions and is exposed in the fitting portion to an outside region of the holding portion.

Abstract: Stacked arrays of components are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first and a second layer of components are electrically and mechanically coupled to an interposer with an encapsulated third layer of components disposed between the first and second layers. The first layer can be configured to attach the stacked array to a host printed circuit board. The interposer can couple signals between the components on the first and second layers.

Abstract: Stacked arrays of components are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first and a second layer of components are electrically and mechanically coupled to a thin interposer disposed between the first and second layers. The first layer can be configured to attach the stacked array to a host printed circuit board. The interposer can insulate the components from one another and also couple signals between the components on the first and second layers. In one embodiment, the components in the first and second layers are passive components.

Abstract: A computer or microchip comprising an outer chamber and at least one inner chamber inside the outer chamber. The outer chamber and the inner chamber being separated at least in part by an internal sipe, and at least a portion of a surface of the outer chamber forming at least a portion of a surface of the internal sipe. The internal sipe has opposing surfaces that are separate from each other and therefore can move relative to each other, and at least a portion of the opposing surfaces are in contact with each other in a unloaded condition. The outer chamber including a Faraday Cage. A computer, comprising an undiced semiconductor wafer having a multitude of microchips. The multitude of microchips on the wafer forming a plurality of independently functioning computers, each computer having independent communication capabilities.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a television receiver includes a housing, and a supporting member accommodated in the housing, including a first supporting surface, a second supporting surface located on an opposite side of the first supporting surface, a first end portion, a second end portion located on an opposite side of the first end portion, a third end portion connecting the first and second end portions, and a fourth end portion located on an opposite side of the third end portion, and including a plurality of openings penetrating from the first supporting surface to the second supporting surface. In addition, the supporting member includes a beam provided between the openings, and the beam includes a first beam portion which is parallel to the first or third end portion, and a second beam portion which is not parallel to the first and third end portions.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a first right frame, a first left frame facing the first right frame, a second right frame positioned below the first right frame, a second left frame facing the second right frame and positioned below the second right frame. The image forming apparatus further includes an image forming unit positioned between the first right frame and the first left frame. The image forming apparatus still further includes a frame connecting unit configured to connect the first right frame, the first left frame, the second right frame and the second left frame. The first right frame and the second right frame are relatively slidable in an up-down direction, and the first left frame and the second left frame are relatively slidable in the up-down direction.

Abstract: A waterproof and shockproof cover for a PAD computer is disclosed. The cover comprises an upper housing, a base housing, a glass, a first rubber ring, a second rubber ring and four shockproof elements. The base housing is corresponding to the upper housing, wherein the upper housing comprises a first connection and the base housing comprises a second connection corresponding to the first connection for fastening with each other. The upper housing comprises a viewing window hole and a first groove formed around the rim of the viewing hole, and the first rubber ring is disposed within the first groove. The glass covers the viewing window hole and the first rubber ring. The four shockproof elements disposed respectively at four corners of a rectangular accommodation space of the base housing for bearing the PAD computer.

Abstract: A hinge is provided that permits a user to use a computer system either as a laptop computer or a tablet computer. The hinge may comprise a hinge block and an inhibitor stopper. The hinge block may have a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The inhibitor stopper may be disposed between the first hinge member and the second hinge member. The inhibitor stopper may have a first wing and a second wing. The inhibitor stopper may be attached to the hinge block. The first and second wings may be rotatable around an axis.

Abstract: A micro grid apparatus and associated method of formation. Multiple tiers are formed. The tiers are distributed and sequenced in a vertical direction such that each tier is at a different vertical level in the vertical direction. Each tier includes a multiplicity of complex shapes interconnected by bridge modules. Each complex shape is a physical structure having an exterior boundary. Each complex shape includes multiple docking bays such that each docking bay is configured to have a module latched therein.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus 10 connected to a peripheral device through a cable includes a main body unit 20 having a connector on a bottom portion 20a of the main body unit 20, a base unit 40 that is set on the main body unit 20 in a tiltable manner, a tilting unit 60 that turns the main body unit about a vicinity of the bottom portion of the main body unit with respect to the base unit when tilting is performed, and a cable holder 80 that defines a position of the cable in a vicinity of the connector and suppresses movement of the cable accompanying the tilting operation between the defined position and the connector, wherein the cable holder is attached to the tilting unit.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus carrying device for carrying an electronic apparatus is disclosed. The electronic apparatus carrying includes a device shell and a pulling tray slidably connected to the shell. The shell defines an insert opening therein, the pulling tray is passable through the inserting opening. The pulling tray includes a tray portion and a handle portion connected to the tray portion. The tray portion supports and carries the electronic apparatus. The handle portion includes a pull bar and two cranks. The cranks includes first ends pivotally coupled to opposite ends of the tray portion, and opposing second ends slidably and pivotally coupled to opposite ends of the pulling bar. Each of the first end of the cranks having an engaging portion, the cranks are rotatable about a rotating axis at the first ends between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A cover for a screen of a portable computing device having a physical button recessed into the screen is provided. The cover comprises a transparent member, a protrusion, and a tactile feature. The transparent member has a first surface positioned adjacent the screen of the device and an opposing second surface. The protrusion is adjacent the first surface of the transparent member in a position such that the protrusion engages the physical button. The protrusion has a shape such that it is in registry with the physical button. The tactile feature is formed in the second surface of the transparent member opposite the protrusion. The transparent member can be formed from a material which limits the viewing angle of the screen of the portable computing device and displays images such as company logos, slogans, advertising, or photographs to users viewing the screen at angles greater than the viewing angle.

Abstract: A disaster-proof data safe with multiple, insulated, surrounding solid structural metal walls for housing functioning digital electronic computing, data processing, data storage, communications and high power density blade server systems has one or more coaxial helical coil coolant tubes circulating a coolant liquid encircled around an interior hexahedral, housing space for removing heat generated in the housing space and insulating the housing space from sources of heat external to the safe. Features of the safe include a plurality of longitudinal heat sink bars thermally coupled to the encircling helical coil coolant tubes supported either by the helical coil coolant tubes or the interior structural metal sidewalls of the housing space. The helical coil coolant tubes and the heat sink bars are preferably composed from metals such as copper, aluminum and their alloys that have a high thermal conductivity and that retain structural integrity at temperature ranging up to 500° C.

Abstract: A device for managing health data provides a first housing portion including a data storage system that stores health data and a second housing portion including a data communications element. The data communications element provides data communications between the data storage system and a processing device that processes the health data according to a data-management software. The first housing portion and the second housing portion are connected by a cable that communicates signals between the data communications element and other components in the first housing portion. Another device for managing health data provides a first housing portion including a health data management system and a data communications element that provides data communications between the health data management system and an external processing device. The second housing portion is removably coupled to the first housing portion, and includes at least one component used by the health data management system.

Abstract: A display device of the present invention includes a body stand unit; a display displaying unit; and an arm unit, arranged upright from the body stand unit, for supporting the display displaying unit; where the arm unit is arranged on either left or right end side from a center in a horizontal direction of the display displaying unit, and supports the display displaying unit in a cantilever state.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a base whereon at least one buckling portion is formed. The fixing mechanism further includes a bracket connected to an electronic module. The bracket includes a bottom plate, at least one lateral plate connected to the bottom plate and being buckled inside the buckling portion, and a baffle connected to the bottom plate. The fixing mechanism further includes a cover portion including a board, at least one hook connected to a side of the board for hooking the base, a constraining portion connected to the side of the board for laterally constraining the at least one lateral plate, and a resilient structure connected to the constraining portion for contacting against the baffle of the bracket so as to support the electronic module resiliently.

Abstract: Functionality and control of the media module using a method and apparatus for access and compatibility control is disclosed. The media module interfaces with a camera or other device to store image and audio data from the camera on memory. Access to the media module is controlled by method and system for data encryption or authentication. Encryption or authentication controls access and compatibility with particular camera, camera line, or camera manufacture. The encryption or authentication may also control access to features or functions of the media module. An authentication module comprising an input/output controller, processor and memory processes an authentication request or command to determine if the media module and camera are compatible. The processor may execute software stored on the memory to perform any type of authentication including a hash operation, symmetric key operation, or asymmetric key operation.