Abstract: A strap mounting structure is used for assembling a strap. The strap mounting structure includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate defines through holes. The second plate is assembled to the first plate. The second plate defines a guiding chamber for guiding the strap from entering into one through hole and exiting from another one through hole.

Abstract: A keypad assembly includes a keycap, fixing bracket, and at least one fixing member. The fixing member fixes the keypad to the fixing bracket. The fixing bracket includes a frame, a fixing portion located on a middle portion of the frame, and at least two resilient portions. The resilient portions interconnect the frame and the fixing portions. The keycap fixes on the fixing portion. The resilient portions are capable of elastically deforming and generating elastic restoring force to the keycap.

Abstract: An exemplary motherboard fixing device is for fixing a motherboard onto a case plate inside a computer case. The motherboard fixing device is fixable on the case plate, and includes a first fixing strip and a second fixing strip. The first fixing strip includes a first, second, and third flat plates. The second flat plate is between the first and third flat plates. The first and second flat plates cooperatively define a slide groove for receiving an edge of the motherboard. The second fixing strip includes a bottom plate and a lateral plate. The third flat plate and the bottom plate include first latch hooks. The first latch hooks is engagable in corresponding through holes of the case plate, such that the first and second fixing strips are fixed on the case plate. The lateral plate includes second latch hooks for being latchable on an opposite edge of the motherboard.

Abstract: A cosmetic logo insert is adapted for fitting into an opening in the housing of an associated computing device, is formed from a single piece of metal, has a thickness less than about 0.8 mm, and provides by itself adequate shock impact and fire enclosure protection at the opening for internal device components. The insert can include a lower portion having a first circumferential shape in the form of a logo and an outer surface that is substantially flat and polished to a mirrored finish, and also an upper portion integrally formed with the lower portion and having a second circumferential shape that is larger than the first circumferential shape. A computing device can include an outer housing having a wall with a stepped and logo shaped opening, a processor located within the housing, and a cosmetic housing insert fitted into the wall opening.

Abstract: A sliding apparatus includes a sliding member fixed to a first end of a server module, an elongated sleeve shaped first slide rail, and an elongated pole shaped second slide rail. The sliding member includes a first holding portion and a second holding portion each defining a mounting hole. The second slide rail is slidably retained in the mounting holes of the first and second holding portions. A first end of the first slide rail is fixed to a rack. A first end of the second slide rail is slidably received in a second end of the first slide rail. A second end of the second slide rail is fixed to a second end of the server module.

Abstract: A first module including a first port to connect to a second module including a second port. The first port including an attraction field to attract a second port if the second port was within the attraction field. A flexible member can be connected to the first port and a first edge can apply a force to the first port.

Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a guide rail, a number of slide members slidably mounted to the guide rail, and a number of cable supports. Each of the cable supports includes two arms hinged to each other. Each of the arms forms a first end and a second end. The first end of the former one of two neighboring cable supports and the second end of the latter cable support are rotatably connected to the slide member between the neighboring cable supports. The first end of the last cable support is connected to the guide rail. The cable supports are unfolded with the slide members sliding forwards along the guide rail to spread a cable rested on the cable supports. The cable supports are folded with the slide members sliding rearwards along the guide rail to wind up the cable.

Abstract: A support for an electronic device includes a mounting apparatus and a supporting apparatus. The mounting apparatus includes a fixing bracket mounted to the main body of an electronic device, an engaging member slidably mounted to the fixing bracket, and a resilient member connected between the fixing bracket and the engaging member. The supporting apparatus includes a connecting bracket detachably mounted to the fixing bracket. When the engaging member is slid relative to the fixing bracket, a stop piece moves away from the connecting hole, and a hook extends through the connecting hole. After the engaging member is released the stop piece moves to the connecting hole to engage with the hook.

Abstract: The strength of the whole OLED is increased by proposing a new method of fixing OLED panels. To address the problem, an OLED element is formed on a substrate, and a sealing substrate of a structure by which the substrate is sealed is fixed to a lower metallic frame via an elastic sheet. Silicon resin is preferably used as the sheet, and use of a sheet having a heat diffusion function based on radiation is more desirable.

Abstract: A keypad assembly includes a keypad, a fixing bracket, and at least one fixing member. The fixing member fixes the keypad to the fixing bracket, and the fixing bracket includes two support portions, a fixing portion, two connecting portions and at least two resilient portions. The resilient portions interconnect the support portions and the fixing portions. Opposite ends of each connecting portion interconnect the two support portions, such that the two connecting portions and the two support portions cooperatively form a frame. The fixing portion is located on a middle portion of the frame. The keycap is fixed on the fixing portion. The resilient portions elastically deform to provide elastic restoring force to the keycap.

Abstract: A computer housing includes a front plate, a front panel and a fixing mechanism for the front panel. The front plate has at least two holes. The front panel has at least two engaging slots corresponding to the holes. The fixing mechanism includes two hooking plates and at least two springs. The hooking plates are slidably disposed on an inner side of the front plate. Each of the hooking plates has at least one hook passing through the hole to limit the hooking plate slidably between a first position and a second position. The spring connects the hooking plate and the front plate. The elasticity of the spring enforces the hooking plate and the hook abuts one edge of the hole to maintain the hooking plate on the first position.

Abstract: An information processing assembly includes at least two electronic devices. A processing module is disposed in at least one electronic device. At least one male end connector and at least one female end connector are disposed on each electronic device. Specifications of the male end connector and those of the female end connector are matched with each other. The male end connector and the female end connector are each of thunderbolt specifications. The at least two electronic devices are mated to each other through the male end connector and the female end connector, so that one electronic device can obtain expanded function application from other connected electronic devices. The electronic devices with a tandem connection function can be directly mated and are electrically connected without other external wires, thereby saving the space occupied by the external wires and lowering the cost.

Abstract: An approach is provided in which a battery cartridge aperture is included in a device. The edges of the battery cartridge aperture form a shape that match a selected battery cartridge and indicate a power configuration. The selected battery cartridge is selected from a variety of different battery cartridges with each of the battery cartridges having a unique external shape with each unique external shape corresponding to a different power configuration. The various battery cartridges each have a different configuration of battery cells within the battery cartridge that provide power to the device through electrical contacts. The contacts are affixed within the device with each of the contacts positioned to correspond with electrical contacts from the battery cartridge. In one embodiment, protective covers are provided that cover the contacts with the covers automatically retracting to expose the contacts when the battery cartridge is inserted in the device.

Abstract: A method for controlling an electronic device for use with a docking station is disclosed. The method includes detecting a coupling of the electronic device with the docking station, obtaining an image of an identifier associated with the docking station in response to detecting the coupling, and performing a predefined operation by the electronic device based on the image of the identifier in response to obtaining the image.

Abstract: A device includes a display unit, a first coupler, and a second coupler. The display unit is configured to provide a visual display to a user of the device. The display unit has a first side portion and a second side portion. The first coupler is disposed on the first side portion of the display unit. The first coupler is configured to removably couple a filter to the first side portion of the display unit. The second coupler is disposed on the second side portion of the display unit. The second coupler is configured to removably couple the filter to the second side portion of the display unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer case, comprising a case top, a case base, two lateral walls, a rear wall and a front cover, the case top being detachably retained at least on the rear wall and a power supply unit being arranged on one of the lateral walls. The computer case according to the invention is characterized in that the lateral wall on which the power supply unit is arranged is swiveled to the case base.

Abstract: An in-flight system provides a user with an entertainment environment including movies, music, games, internet, map, etc. The in-flight system provides stored media content on one or more servers located throughout an aircraft cabin and each server is associated with a plurality of seats. In a preferred embodiment, the in-flight system provides for a communication port (e.g., USB or mini-USB connector or micro-USB connector) for connection to personal electronic device providing access to the server containing the stored media, access to an internet connection, and power. In one embodiment, the in-flight system provides for a seat display unit (typically located in the seat back of the next forward seat) and associated media module hardware to process the stored media content and drive the display.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention allow for the discovery of physical location information about network assets and the delivery of that information to network administrators. In addition, environmental and other information about network asset locations can be provided to an administrator. Intelligent patch panels and power outlet units are installed in network cabinets to facilitate the acquisition and reporting of physical infrastructure information, including information about network resource availability.

Abstract: An assembly for aligning a top frame with respect to a top portion of a chassis in a home appliance is provided. The assembly includes a top frame and a support plate. The support plate is configured to be secured to a chassis and includes a first set and a second set of protrusions. The first set of protrusions is configured to engage the top frame to align the top frame in fore and aft directions. The second set of protrusions is configured to engage the top frame to align the top frame in transverse directions. A method for aligning a top frame with respect to a top portion of a chassis in a home appliance is also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes 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 display module includes a display panel, an external frame, and a pad structure. The external frame is disposed at a side of the display panel. The pad structure is disposed between the display panel and the external frame. A panel-absorbing portion is formed on a surface of the pad structure facing the display panel. The panel-absorbing portion is used for absorbing the display panel so as to fix the pad structure on the display panel.

Abstract: A cover mechanism is for protecting an interface of an electronic device. The cover mechanism includes a housing and a protective cover. The housing forms an extending plate. The protective cover includes a plug and a latching post. The plug is for covering the interface, and the latching post is rotatably attached to the extending plate.

Abstract: A presence detectable baffle for electrical components in a computing system, including: a passive chassis having a form factor is consistent with an electrical component of the computing system; and a presence detectable pin set connected to the passive chassis, the pin set consistent with the electrical component.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure and a locking assembly. The enclosure includes a bottom wall defining a pair of receiving portions and a sidewall defining a through hole. The locking assembly includes an operating wheel, a sliding part, and a resilient member. The operating wheel pivotally connects to the bottom wall and includes an operating portion passing through the through hole and exposed outside the enclosure and a securing portion adjacent to a rim of the operating wheel and received in the enclosure. The sliding part is movably attached to the bottom wall and defines a receiving groove engaging with the securing portion and a pair of openings adjacent to the pair of receiving portions respectively. The resilient member is fixed between the bottom wall and the operating wheel.

Abstract: A shelf of communication equipment provides frontal illumination of a face plate of the shelf. Specifically, a shelf in a rack in a communication network includes a face plate and a bezel. The face plate has a first exterior surface that carries a legend. The bezel forms a second exterior surface extending in a predetermined direction transverse to the first exterior surface. For example, if the first exterior surface is vertical, the second exterior surface is horizontal and overhangs the first exterior surface. During operation, electromagnetic radiation generated by a source enclosed by the bezel exits through the second exterior surface and directly illuminates at least the legend, and optionally also illuminates a electronic device adjacent to the legend, such as an LED or a jack, if such a device is present on the first exterior surface.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a display portion including a display screen; a main body portion including upper and bottom surfaces; and a coupling portion to couple the display portion with the main body portion such that the display portion becomes rotatable between a first state where the display screen faces the upper surface and a second state where the display screen forms a predetermined angle with respect to the upper surface, the main body portion including a pair of side surfaces, and a first connector connectable with a first external connector and includes a lower surface exposed from the bottom surface, the display portion including a first leg portion that protrudes to be positioned lower than the bottom surface in the second state and comes into contact with a surface on which the main body portion is placed to form a predetermined tilt with respect to the surface.

Abstract: An exemplary USB device includes a base including a body and a pair of arms extending from the body, a head rotatably positioned between the pair of arms, and a pair of wheels fixed to the head. When the base is gripped by a user and oriented at an oblique angle relative to an external surface, with the at least one wheel contacting the surface, and the base is moved by the user in a direction generally parallel to the surface, the head is capable of rotating relative to the base by reason of friction between the wheels and the surface, and the head is opened out from the base and is secured in position at a desired angle with respect to the base when the user ceases moving the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting in a secure manner a stylus pen in an information device, in which there are a casing and the stylus pen. A guide unit having an inlet and an outlet is configured to have an opened top at the inlet and a closed bottom at the outlet, extended along a length direction of the casing, for accommodating the stylus pen.

Abstract: A grounding mechanism is used for a slidable electronic device including a first housing, a second housing, a conductive member and a grounding tab. The grounding tab is for attachment to the first housing. The receiving portion is formed in the second housing. The conductive member is attached to the receiving portion. The grounding tab contacts the conductive member, the first housing is electrically connected to the second housing.

Abstract: A support structure for supporting a computer device includes a clamping frame, two clamping members, and a support rod. The clamping frame is used for clamping a side of the computer device. The two clamping members are disposed on the clamping frame. At least one of the two clamping members has at least one angle positioning bump. The support rod is disposed at a side of the clamping frame for supporting the clamping frame. The support rod includes an arm portion and a shaft portion. The arm portion has an angle positioning hole for engaging with the angle positioning bump to fix an angle of the arm portion relative to the clamping frame. The shaft portion is extendedly connected to an end of the arm portion and detachably disposed between the clamping members, for making the arm portion capable of rotating relative to the clamping frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a case for a personal electronic device comprising one or more layers formed from a thin-film thermo-formed material and methods to manufacture the same. In a disclosed embodiment, the case for the personal electronic device comprises a flexible inner layer and a thin-film thermo-formed outer-layer.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a housing to include a back surface having an uneven difference which is formed by a part of the back surface going backward; a card storage unit to include an first opening on the back surface of the housing and store a card substrate; and a relay substrate, provided inside the card storage unit, to include a connecter to be coupled to a connecter of the card substrate; and a second opening provided on a side surface of the uneven difference of the housing so that a bracket of the card substrate is exposed on an outside of the electronic apparatus while storing the card substrate in the card storage unit.

Abstract: A display apparatus that has a display screen visible from a back face or a side face of an image forming apparatus is disposed on at least one side face of an image forming apparatus case.

Abstract: A holder for an oblong-shaped device is provided. The holder can be a docking station for a media device and a keyboard. The holder can include a mounting tray and a mounting bracket assembly arranged on the mounting tray. The mounting bracket assembly can be configured such that the oblong-shaped device is securable to the mounting tray in both (i) a first position where a longitudinal axis of the oblong-shaped device extends substantially horizontally, and (ii) a second position where the longitudinal axis of the oblong-shaped device extends substantially vertically while the mounting tray is kept in a substantially upright position.

Abstract: A server rack assembly receives a plurality of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is electronically connected to a middle portion of the bus-bar. The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar.

Abstract: A server system includes a rack, a power supply module, a switch, and a plurality of servers. The rack can be divided into a plurality of rack units. The rack units are parallel to each other and vertically arranged. The power supply module and the switch are disposed in close proximity to each other in at least one of the rack units. The power supply is adjacent to the rear side of the rack. The switch is adjacent to the front side of the rack. Each of the servers is disposed in one of the other rack units and electrically connected to the power supply module and the switch.

Abstract: A server rack assembly receives a plurality of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is electronically connected to one of the plurality of connectors of the bus-bar. The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar. The power supply is approximately twice the height of each of the plurality of server spaces.

Abstract: A server rack assembly includes a server rack, a power supply device, and a bus-bar electronically connected to the power supply device. The server rack includes a bottom plate and a post substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate. The power supply device is attached to the post in a first direction that is substantially parallel to the bottom plate. The bus-bar includes a plurality of connectors adapted to electronically connect a plurality of servers. The bus-bar is attached to the post in a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, and the plurality of connectors are arranged on the bus-bar in the second direction.

Abstract: A server rack assembly receives a number of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is pluggable to one of the plurality of connectors of the bus-bar along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the stand column The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar.

Abstract: A protective cover includes a cover body and a pressing body integrally mounted to the cover body. The cover body has an accommodating cavity recessed from a surface of the cover body and an accommodating hole defined through the base wall of the accommodating cavity. The pressing body is mounted to the cover body and includes a pressing portion and a resisting post. The pressing portion is configured for being received within the accommodating cavity and exposed from the accommodating hole. The resisting post protruding from a surface of the pressing portion away from the cover body corresponding to the switch. There also discloses a key assembly using the protective cover and a portable electronic device using the key assembly.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for dynamically budgeting power usage to control temperatures in a data processing system. In one aspect, a data processing system includes: a first sensor to determine an ambient temperature of an environment in which the data processing system is; and a controller (e.g., a microcontroller or a microprocessor) coupled to the sensor to control operations of the data processing system according to the ambient temperature. In one example, the data processing system further includes a second sensor to determine an actual temperature of a component of the data processing system. In one example, a controller is coupled to the temperature sensors to determine an operating setting of the data processing system based on a prediction of a temperature of the data processing system which is a function of the plurality of actual temperatures and the operating setting of the data processing system.

Abstract: A bracket is used to support a motherboard. The bracket includes a framework, a first supporting element, and a second supporting element. The framework includes a front bar, a back bar, and two side bars, corporately bounding a receiving space. The first and second supporting elements are received in the receiving space and connected to the two side bars. A number of through holes corresponding to a number of through holes of the motherboard are defined in the framework, the first supporting element, and the second supporting elements to fix the motherboard on the bracket via a plurality of screw pillars extending through the plurality of through holes of the bracket and the plurality of through holes of the motherboard.

Abstract: A multiple hard drive connection system includes a first backplane, a second backplane, and a card assembly. The first backplane includes a pass-through and a first socket, and couples to a control system such that the first socket is in electrical communication with the control system. The second backplane is adjacent to and spaced apart from the first backplane, includes a second socket aligned with the pass-through, and couples to the control system such that the second socket is in electrical communication with the control system. The card assembly includes a first edge card connected to the first socket and a second edge card extending through the pass-through and connected to the second socket. The card assembly couples to a hard drive such that the hard drive is in electrical communication with the control system via the first backplane, the second backplane, and the card assembly.

Abstract: This display screen turning apparatus (base for a display screen) includes a platelike base member so formed as to receive the load of a display body applied to a display screen support mechanism on a partial region and to warp in a direction opposite to the direction of deflection resulting from the load of the display body with a prescribed amount of warpage when not receiving the load of the display body, and the prescribed amount of warpage is so set that the surface of the base member is substantially flattened when the base member receives the load of the display body applied to the display screen support mechanism.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting an expansion card to an electronic device includes a panel, a fixing bracket, and two locking members. The panel includes a rectangular plate and a frame. The fixing bracket is pivotably secured to the frame. The fixing bracket includes a contact portion and two pivot portions. The contact portion includes a first latching plate and a second latching plate. The first latching plate and the second latching plate cooperatively define a receiving space therebetween. Each of the two pivot portions includes a main plate, a stop plate, and a resilient portion. The two locking members are received in the two pivot portions. The top surface and a block plate of the expansion card are received in the receiving space.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a circuit board; a housing accommodating the circuit board and having a card insertion slot on a side surface thereof; and a card holding portion fixed on the circuit board and having a card receiving slot facing the card insertion slot and provided closer to a center side of the circuit board than a side edge of the circuit board on the card insertion slot side, the card holding portion receiving a card, inserted through the card insertion slot, from the card receiving slot and holding the card. The housing has a guiding rib which extends from the card insertion slot to the vicinity of the card receiving slot and guides the card, inserted into the card insertion slot, to the card receiving slot.

Abstract: The invention particularly relates to a computer device (700) for a computer housing center that is transportable in a container. The computer device includes at least one computer cabinet. Said computer device is sized and arranged so as to be movable inside a container into which said computer device is to be placed, and which comprises an absorber system that is suitable, with regard to said computer device, for absorbing the transmission of vibrations to the at least one computer cabinet once the computer device is installed in the container.

Abstract: A housing includes a first base layer and a second base layer integrally combining with the first base layer. The first base layer is formed by a first injection mold, the first base layer has a first combining surface arranged with ribs. The second base layer combines with the first base layer to form the housing with a second injection mold. The second base layer has a second combining surface combining with the first combining surface. The second combining surface defines recesses to correspondingly receive the ribs.

Abstract: An approach is provided in which a pH-indicating compound is incorporated in a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes a number of layers with the pH-sensitive indicator being incorporated in one of the layers. Conductive pathways are formed from a conductive sheet laminated onto an outer surface of the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is exposed to a pH-activating solution. Plated-through hole defects in the printed circuit board are identified by detecting a color formation at a surface location of the printed circuit board that corresponds to the plated-through hole defect. Another approach is also provided where a pH-activating compound is incorporated in one of the layers of the printed circuit board which is then exposed to a pH-indicating solution to produce the color formation that identifies the location of the plated-through hole defect.

Abstract: A motherboard includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a central processing unit (CPU), a regulator, a first memory adaptor, and a second memory adaptor. The PCB includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of first soldering pads and first leads arranged on the top surface, and a plurality of second leads arranged between the top surface and the bottom surface. The PCB defines a plurality of first vias, second vias, and power vias. The CPU is connected to the first vias. The voltage regulator is connected to the power vias. The first memory adaptor neighbors to the regulator and is surface-mount soldered to the first soldering pads. The first soldering pads are connected to the first vias by first leads. The second memory adaptor is soldered to the second vias. The second vias are connected to the first vias by the second leads.