Plural Independently Movable Displays Patents (Class 361/679.04)
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Patent number: 12105560Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus may include a first display with a first side surface disposed along a first direction and a second side surface disposed along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a flexible second display disposed behind the first display and including a main region, a first region extending from the main region toward the first side surface, and a second region extending from the main region toward the second side surface, a first roller configured to wind or unwind the first region and movable along the first direction, and a second roller configured to wind or unwind the second region and movable along the second direction. The first roller may move along the first direction based on a rolling operation of the second roller, and the second roller may move along the second direction based on a rolling operation of the first roller.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Oleg Feygenson, Igor Ivanov, Seonho Hwang, Hyungsok Yeo, Minwoo Yoo, Changryong Heo
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Patent number: 12093076Abstract: An accessory display device comprises a housing having a first side and a second side movable relative to one another. The accessory display device further comprises a first rail coupled to the first side and a second rail coupled to the second side, wherein the first rail is slidable relative to the second rail. The accessory display device further comprises a tensioning member configured to place tension between the first side and the second side. The accessory display device further comprises a first engagement portion coupled to the first side and a second engagement portion coupled to the second side. The accessory display device further comprises at least one display coupled to the housing, wherein the first display is movable from a stowed position to a use position.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2023Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Inventor: Alex Cole Levine
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Patent number: 12086499Abstract: An article of furniture that facilitates roundtable collaborative audio-video conferencing comprises a pedestal with side walls that support two monitors at each of multiple viewer locations. One set of monitors provides a gallery view of other conference participants, while the other set of monitors is available for shared content. A top portion of the pedestal includes a 360° camera and directional microphones. The camera's field of view may be directed toward the current speaker or alternatively segmented into viewer locations and restitched to create the gallery view. In a second embodiment, the pedestal supports an upper tower to contain the camera, directional microphones, speakers, I/O signal distribution pod, and optionally one set of monitors.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Vistage Innovation LLCInventor: Christopher Park
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Patent number: 12073036Abstract: A position detection device includes a position detection sensor including a position detection region corresponding to an instruction input surface for receiving an instruction input by an indicator, a position detection circuit which, in operation, detects at least a position of an instruction in the position detection region of the position detection sensor based on an interaction of the position detection sensor and the indicator, and a plurality of motion sensors. The position detection sensor includes a flexibly displaceable part that is deformable together with the instruction input surface according to an operation of a user, and the flexibly displaceable part is disposed between two of the motion sensors.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2023Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Wacom Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ipei Hung, Henry Wong, Akiyuki Kake, Kizuku Ishimaru
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Patent number: 12063257Abstract: A virtual collaboration system provides communication between a plurality of participants via a collaboration session that includes a corresponding plurality of participant devices. The collaboration session facilitates communication between the participant devices via a plurality of communication channels over which the participants communicate. For example, in some embodiments, the channels include one or more of a video channel, audio channel, or document sharing channel. A participant designates in which of the plurality of channels they will participate, and the designations are communicated to other participants. This provides a broader understanding of each participant's circumstances and ability to engage across the different channels with the plurality of participants.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2023Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Jay Kemper Johnston, Magnus Mortensen, David C. White, Jr.
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Patent number: 12039943Abstract: A backlight control device for use in an electronic device includes a motion detecting unit, a sound matching unit and a controller. The motion detecting unit is configured to detect motion of a lid section of the electronic device to generate motion data. The sound matching unit is configured to match a soundprint derived from a sound sample that is captured by a sound capture unit, to one or more sound patterns stored within in a sound pattern database to generate a lid state indication signal if the motion data indicates the motion of the lid section corresponds to a predetermined state. The controller is configured to control a backlight module of a display device of the electronic device according to the lid state indication signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2023Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Keng-Chih Chen, Yu-Chun Huang
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Patent number: 11989477Abstract: An example of an apparatus to provide content to a user is provided. The apparatus includes a base to rest on a surface. The apparatus further includes an energy storage device disposed within the base. In addition, the apparatus includes a charging device to couple with a portable electronic device of a user. The charging device is to transfer energy stored in the energy storage device to the portable electronic device. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a screen mounted on the base. The screen is to provide content to the user to engage the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Oongalee Technologies Inc.Inventor: Amrit Sagoo
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Patent number: 11971744Abstract: An example computing device includes a hinge, a first housing, a first display device disposed in the first housing, second housing rotatably coupled to the first housing via the hinge, a second display device disposed in the second housing, and a connector coupled to the hinge and the second display device. As an example, in response to a rotation of the first housing relative to the second housing, a first end of the second display device is to slide along a surface of the second housing and a second end of the second display device is to slide along a surface of the first housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Dong Ryul Cha, Mark Senatori, Ilchan Lee
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Patent number: 11953942Abstract: A foldable electronic device having multiple screens is provided. The foldable electronic device includes a first screen, a worm rod, a moving member, at least one second screen, and at least one linking rod. The worm rod is rotatably disposed on the first screen. The moving member is coupled to the worm rod to move along the worm rod when the worm rod rotates. The second screen is movably disposed on the first screen. The linking rod is pivotally connected between the moving member and the second screen. When the moving part moves along the worm rod, the second screen is driven to move away from or closed to the worm rod by the linking rod, so that the second screen moves out of the first screen or is accommodated behind the first screen.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Hui-Ping Sun, Yen-Chou Chueh, Chun-Hung Wen, Chun-Hsien Chen
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Patent number: 11947394Abstract: Provided is a method for folding a foldable display device, in which the foldable display device includes a base panel plate, wherein a second panel plate hinged to one side of the base panel plate is folded, and a first panel plate hinged to the other side of the base panel plate is folded, and the first and second panel plates are unfolded, so that portions of a display panel, which are repeatedly folded and unfolded, can be stably supported, the display panel can be prevented from being damaged, and a thickness of the foldable display device can be thinner than a foldable smartphone folded once so that a volume thereof can be minimized, thereby providing a display panel that becomes wider when the first and second panel plates are unfolded.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Inventor: Min Woo Chung
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Patent number: 11940847Abstract: This electronic device may comprise: a flexible display; a first rolling actuator configured to extend the flexible display in a first direction; a second rolling actuator configured to extend the flexible display in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to: determine the mounting state of the electronic device; acquire information about the position of a peripheral device, which is linked with the electronic device, based on the mounting state satisfying a designated condition; set the extension direction of the flexible display on the basis of the information about the position of the peripheral device; and control the first rolling actuator and/or the second rolling actuator to extend the flexible display in the first direction and/or the second direction on the basis of the set extension direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jonggeun Yoon, Jebin Lee, Pilwon Seo, Jiyoung Kim, Jiwoo Lee
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Patent number: 11914423Abstract: A flexible display device is provided. A flexible display device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a body, a moving plate, a first pulley, a second pulley, a driving track and a flexible display. The flexible display is coupled to outer surfaces of the moving plate and the driving track, and the driving track forms a continuous track shape by itself or together with the moving plate. Therefore, provided is the flexible display device in which a constant tension can be maintained over the entire section of the driving track while the moving plate and the driving track support the flexible display, the occurrence of spring back in the flexible display can be minimized, and damage caused by unevenness of the flexible display, and the like, can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Min Chul Shin, Hang Seok Kim, Gil Jae Lee, Dong Jun Choi
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Patent number: 11915889Abstract: A control device is provided. A key structure of the control device includes a keycap, an optical film layer and a membrane switch. A protrusion structure is formed on the optical film layer or the membrane switch. When the keycap is pressed down by the user, the arrangement of the protrusion structure can facilitate the user to trigger the underlying membrane switch more precisely.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.Inventors: Yung-Tai Pan, Chun-Nan Su, Chien-Pang Chien, Ting-Sheng Wang
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Patent number: 11907012Abstract: An accessory display device comprises a back support having at least one female rail and a first hinge. The device further comprises at least one male rail configured to slide into and out of the at least one female rail. The at least one male rail has a second hinge. The device further comprises a first accessory display coupled to the second hinge. The device further comprises a first lip configured to engage a first side of a display device and a second lip configured to engage a second side of the display device.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2023Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Inventor: Alex Cole Levine
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Patent number: 11841109Abstract: A method using a specially configured computer display support structure reduces occurrences of medical errors by facilitating real-time, synchronous review of medical data by rounding professionals during patient rounds. The support structure includes an upright column assembly that has a column assembly base and six sides. Mounting brackets fixed to non-contiguous sides of the column assembly receive back plates of a system device mounting assembly, each of which includes a pivot arm that receives a system device arm. The system device arm is pivotable at opposing ends and terminates in a coupling member at its distal end. The coupling member is connected to a video display that has an angularly positionable display screen. In some embodiments, a keyboard tray, on which a keyboard and computer mouse rest, is connected to the coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Oregon Health & Science UniversityInventors: Jeffrey A Gold, Vishnu Mohan
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Patent number: 11805311Abstract: A display of an electronic apparatus includes first to third display portions that at least partially have flexibility and are integrally configured. The display has a first bending portion at a boundary between the first display portion and the second display portion and has a second bending portion at a boundary between the second display portion and the third display portion. A first hinge portion is relatively rotatably coupled to the first and second display portions. A second hinge portion is relatively rotatably coupled to the second and third display portions. The display is configured to be bendable at each bending portion as a start point in response to rotation of each hinge portion. The first bending portion and the second bending portion do not intersect each other and substantially perpendicularly intersect on extended lines of the first bending portion and the second bending portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kazuki Sugaya, Yohei Yamada, Keisuke Fukuyo, Takashi Yoshida
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Patent number: 11785123Abstract: A mobile device cover displays notifications based on communication received by a host mobile device. The mobile device cover has multiple screens that can be unfolded. The multiple screens can operate as separate displays or at least two of the screens can form a composite display. One of the screens can provide a touch-sensitive keyboard.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: STAR CO Scientific Technologies Advanced Research Co, LLCInventor: Thomas E. Coverstone
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Patent number: 11762418Abstract: A foldable device can include a processor; memory accessible to the processor; a foldable frame that includes a hinge assembly that defines a folding axis offset from a center of the foldable frame; and a foldable display supported by the foldable frame and operatively coupled to the processor.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTDInventors: Jonathan Yu, Jeffrey E. Skinner, Alden Rose, Hallie MacEldowney, Aaron M. Stewart
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Patent number: 11704502Abstract: A two way communication assembly includes a display housing that is positionable on a support surface such that the display housing is visible to a pair of users. A pair of displays and a pair of qwerty keyboards is each integrated into opposite sides of the display housing. A translation unit is integrated into the display housing and the translation unit stores a database comprising a plurality of languages spoken around the world. The translation unit translates language between the qwerty keyboards to facilitate a patient who speaks a first language to communicate with a caregiver that speaks a second language. In this way the translation unit facilitates the caregiver to communicate with the patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Inventor: Karen Cahill
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Patent number: 11695808Abstract: A virtual collaboration system provides communication between a plurality of participants via a collaboration session that includes a corresponding plurality of participant devices. The collaboration session facilitates communication between the participant devices via a plurality of communication channels over which the participants communicate. For example, in some embodiments, the channels include one or more of a video channel, audio channel, or document sharing channel. A participant designates in which of the plurality of channels they will participate, and the designations are communicated to other participants. This provides a broader understanding of each participant's circumstances and ability to engage across the different channels with the plurality of participants.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Jay Kemper Johnston, Magnus Mortensen, David C. White, Jr.
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Patent number: 11681333Abstract: According to aspects of the disclosure, a display system is provided comprising a support, a first display coupled to the support, wherein the first display is configured to display output information received from at least one computing device, and a second display rotatably coupled to the first display and rotatably coupled to the support, wherein the second display is configured to display output information received from the at least one computing device.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: MOBILE PIXELS INC.Inventors: Xiaoliang Yao, Wenglong Ng, Brian Hyunsuk Yoo, Andrew Jones, Elizabeth Goodrich
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Patent number: 11635787Abstract: An electronic device, including a host, a main display, an auxiliary display, and a lifting mechanism, is provided. The main display is pivoted to the host. The auxiliary display is disposed on the host. The lifting mechanism is disposed between the auxiliary display and the host. The lifting mechanism is configured to lift the auxiliary display and maintain a lifting height of the auxiliary display.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Chia-Bo Chen, Yi-Hsuan Yang, Chuan-Hua Wang, Chih-Chun Liu, Wu-Chen Lee
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Patent number: 11619973Abstract: An input/output expander for a mobile device has a communications module connectible thereto. Output display signals from the mobile device and input signals to the mobile device are relayed between the mobile device and the bi-directional projection unit by the communications module. A display output projector is connected to the communications module, and the output display signal from the mobile device is converted to a first series of light outputs corresponding to the output display signal. The expander has a virtual keyboard projector generating a second series of light outputs corresponding to a virtual keyboard key arrangement. A key input sensor with a sensing coverage area encompassing the virtual keyboard key arrangement detects user input at specific positions thereon. A key input value corresponding to a specific key of the virtual keyboard key arrangement is generated.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: BT IDEA LABS, LLCInventors: Kevin Thigpen, Jean-Pierre Boladian
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Patent number: 11579659Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including at least one body, at least one functional assembly, and at least one elastic positioning assembly. The functional assembly is slidably disposed on the body along a sliding direction. The elastic positioning assembly is disposed on the body and adapted to prop the functional assembly along a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, so that a gap is formed between the functional assembly and the body. When the functional assembly slides to a predetermined position with respect to the body, the elastic positioning assembly provides a positioning force to the functional assembly along a direction parallel to the sliding direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Che-Hsien Lin, Ko-Yen Lu
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Patent number: 11573596Abstract: An accessory display device includes a back support having at least one female support rail, a first hinge coupled to the back support, and a first display coupled to the first hinge. The accessory also includes at least one male support rail configured to slide in an out of the at least one female support rail, a second hinge coupled to the at least one male support rail, and a second display coupled to the second hinge. Further, the accessory includes a tensioning member coupled to the back support on a first end and coupled to the male support rail, the tensioning member configured to cause elastic tension between the back support and the male support rail. Further still, the accessory includes a top lip coupled to the back support.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Inventor: Alex Cole Levine
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Patent number: 11561583Abstract: A display device for an information handling system includes a flexible display screen, a display holder, and a sliding frame component. The flexible display screen is able to be adjusted in between multiple sizes. The display holder includes first and second foldable portions located on distal ends of the display holder. The sliding frame component adjusts the size of the flexible display screen. The sliding frame component includes first and second sliding frames, and a gear. The first sliding frame includes a first adjustment component, and the second sliding frame includes a second adjustment component. The gear is located in between the first and second adjustment components, and guides the first and second sliding frames.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: John T. Morrison, Chiu-Jung Tsen, Yi-Te Chih
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Patent number: 11556151Abstract: A system can include a tablet computer that includes a tablet display; and a clamshell computer that includes a keyboard housing, a display housing and a hinge assembly that rotatably couples the keyboard housing and the display housing, where the display housing includes a display viewable via a display side, an opposing back side, and a tablet computer recess disposed between the display side and the back side that removably receives the tablet computer.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventor: Alden Rose
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Patent number: 11507143Abstract: Various embodiments may provide an electronic device including: a housing; a first display configured to be slidable through the housing, wherein at least a portion of the first display is exposed to an outside through the housing, and a region of the first display, exposed to the outside, is capable of being changed based on sliding of the first display through the housing; a second display spaced a certain distance apart from the exposed at least portion of the first display and disposed to form a flat surface with the exposed at least portion of the first display; and at least one processor disposed in the housing, wherein the at least one processor is configured to display first content on the first display and second content on the second display. Various other embodiments are possible.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Minsoo Kim, Joungmin Cho, Myunghoon Kwak, Kibeom Kim, Teayoung Kim, Sanghyuk Park, Yangwook Kim, Hyunju Hong, Hyunggwang Kang
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Patent number: 11507250Abstract: An electronic device may include: a housing; a flexible display which can be slid out from an inner space of the housing; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: control a first screen operation on the flexible display having a first size; determine whether the flexible display is slid out; control a second screen operation on the flexible display having a second size when the flexible display is slid out; and control the second screen operation such that a first page displayed during the first screen operation and at least some of icons included on a second page are displayed, and a user interface is displayed to allow the at least some of icons included on the second page to be distinguished from the first page.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Raetae Kim, Youngseong Kim, Wankyu Kim
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Patent number: 11495148Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a first plate including a first display panel and a first link member, wherein the first link member includes a first internal link configured to move in a longitudinal direction of the first link member, a second plate including a second display panel and a second link member, wherein the second link member includes a second internal link configured to move in a longitudinal direction of the second link member and a hinge member rotatably connecting the first link member to the second link member to thereby rotatably connect the first display panel to the second display panel, wherein at least of the first internal link and the second internal link include a first opposing link including a first rack, a second opposing link including a second rack facing the first rack, and a pinion gear interlocking the first opposing link and the second opposing link.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jaeneung Lee, Soonsuk Seo, Chulyong Cho
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Patent number: 11487328Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-screen display device with internal wiring. The multi-screen display device comprises a clamping frame, a circuit board and at least two display units, wherein the clamping frame is configured to be fixed on a screen to be extended, the circuit board is provided inside the clamping frame and is configured to be connected to a host end of the screen to be extended, and the display units are rotatably connected to the clamping frame respectively; and the circuit board is connected to the display units through wire harnesses in the clamping frame, respectively, and the wire harnesses are configured to transmit data and electric power to the display units.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Inventor: Yang Gu
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Patent number: 11442506Abstract: An external display module is provided, which is adapted to be detachably connected to an electronic device. The external display module includes a module base and a first screen unit. The module base includes a first base side, two first tracks and at least one first slot. The first screen unit is rotatably connected to the module base, wherein the first screen unit includes a first screen, a first shaft, at least one first guiding member and two first blocks, the first shaft is disposed on the edge of the first screen unit, the first guiding member is affixed to the first shaft and is rotated with the first shaft, the first block is connected to the first shaft, the first guiding member is inserted into the first slot and is guided by the first slot, and the first block is adapted to slide in the first track.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chia-Jung Hsu, Chin-Kuo Wang, Yi-Chieh Liu
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Patent number: 11429150Abstract: An electronic device, including a host, a main display, an auxiliary display, and a lifting mechanism, is provided. The main display is pivoted to the host. The auxiliary display is disposed on the host. The lifting mechanism is disposed between the auxiliary display and the host. The lifting mechanism is configured to lift the auxiliary display and maintain a lifting height of the auxiliary display.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Chia-Bo Chen, Yi-Hsuan Yang, Chuan-Hua Wang, Chih-Chun Liu, Wu-Chen Lee
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Patent number: 11379006Abstract: An electronic device, including a host, a main display, an auxiliary display, and a lifting mechanism, is provided. The main display is pivoted to the host. The auxiliary display is disposed on the host. The lifting mechanism is disposed between the auxiliary display and the host, and includes a first bracket, a positioning pin, a second bracket, and a torsional spring. The first bracket is fixed to the host. The positioning pin is retractably disposed at the first bracket. The second bracket is fixed to the auxiliary display. The second bracket is pivoted to the first bracket and has a positioning notch. The positioning pin is located outside the positioning notch or is engaged with the positioning notch. The torsional spring has a first end and a second end that are opposite. The first end is connected to the first bracket. The second end is connected to the second bracket.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Yi-Hsuan Yang, Chuan-Hua Wang, Wu-Chen Lee, Cheng-Nan Ling, Chia-Bo Chen
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Patent number: 11360513Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: TARGUS INTERNATONAL LLCInventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Patent number: 11320863Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible display panel and an electronic device. The panel includes: a main body having a bending region and a non-bending region, the main body including an accommodating cavity arranged corresponding to the bending region; and a support member placed in the accommodating cavity. The support member includes a first support sheet and a second support sheet. The second support sheet keeps the bending region flat when the flexible display panel is in a flat state. The first support sheet keeps a bending radius of the bending region within a preset range when the flexible display panel is in a bent state. The flexible display panel and the electronic device of the present invention avoids breakage of a circuit in the flexible display panel and prolongs a product's service life.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Haiyang Shen
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Patent number: 11297724Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a foldable housing including first and second housing structures; a hinge structure disposed between the first housing structure and the second housing structure and configured to fold or unfold the first housing structure and the second housing structure; a flexible display exposed through at least a portion of a first surface of the foldable housing; a battery disposed inside the second housing structure wherein a partial surface thereof is adjacent to the hinge structure; and a battery plate disposed between the battery and the flexible display, wherein the battery plate includes: a first surface parallel to the first surface of the foldable housing; a first fastening part aligned with the first surface of the battery plate and coupled to a first surface of the second housing structure; a second surface perpendicular to the first surface of the battery plate and adjacent to the hinge structure; and a second fastening part perpendicular to the second surface of thType: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Inventors: Sunghun Kim, Changyong Seo, Seungchul Baek
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Patent number: 11259427Abstract: A display device and a display equipment are provided. The display device includes a frame and a flexible screen. A width of the frame is adjustable, and a width of the flexible screen is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zikang Feng
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Patent number: 11226657Abstract: A display apparatus includes a first display and a second display. The first display includes a first display body having a first side, a positioning recess located at the first side, and an engagement recess located in the positioning recess. The second display is detachably mounted at one side of the first display body, includes a second display body, a positioning protrusion, and a pendulum hook, and has a second side. The positioning protrusion is connected to the second side and has a cavity configured to accommodate the pendulum hook pivotally connected to the positioning protrusion and including an engagement protrusion. The positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning recess. The second side contacts the first side. The engagement protrusion is configured to move out of the cavity and be engaged with the engagement recess or move away from the engagement recess and move back to the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Yi-Hsuan Yang, Wu-Chen Lee, Cheng-Nan Ling, Chia-Bo Chen
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Patent number: 11221720Abstract: To provide a highly browsable data processing device or a highly portable data processing device, a data processing device including the following is devised: an input/output unit provided with a display portion which can be folded and unfolded and a sensor portion that can sense the folded and unfolded states of the display portion and can supply data on fold, and an arithmetic unit that stores a program for executing different processing depending on the data on fold.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroshi Matsumoto
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Patent number: 11211776Abstract: An apparatus includes an enclosure, a power switch, one or more power converters and a wire. The enclosure may include a door. The power switch may be mounted inside the enclosure and configured to switch electrical power from a line-side power line to a load-side power line. The load-side power line may be configured to transfer the electrical power outside of the enclosure to an industrial control panel. The one or more power converters may be configured to generate a low-voltage electrical power from the electrical power. The wire may be configured to transfer the low-voltage electrical power outside of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: B.S.A.F.E. Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Theodore R. Kuzniak, James B. Erwied, Michael H. Kramer, Gary J. Masse, Todd R. Kuzniak, Joseph E. Zaleski
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Patent number: 11199872Abstract: A foldable display device is disclosed and has a first display region, a second display region, and a foldable region connecting the first display region and the second display region. The foldable display device includes a first biometric sensor disposed in the first display region and a second biometric sensor disposed in the second display region.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: InnoLux CorporationInventors: Yuan-Lin Wu, Chandra Lius, Kuan-Feng Lee
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Patent number: 11188126Abstract: An input/output expander for a mobile device has a communications module connectible thereto. Output display signals from the mobile device and input signals to the mobile device are relayed between the mobile device and the bi-directional projection unit by the communications module. A display output projector is connected to the communications module, and the output display signal from the mobile device is converted to a first series of light outputs corresponding to the output display signal. The expander has a virtual keyboard projector generating a second series of light outputs corresponding to a virtual keyboard key arrangement. A key input sensor with a sensing coverage area encompassing the virtual keyboard key arrangement detects user input at specific positions thereon. A key input value corresponding to a specific key of the virtual keyboard key arrangement is generated.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: BT Idea Labs, LLCInventors: Kevin Thigpen, Jean-Pierre Boladian
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Patent number: 11137845Abstract: Contact recognition method and device for folding display are provided. When first touch surface and second touch surface are in folded state, if it is determined that first touch surface faces current user, since sensing unit is provided under first touch surface, first touch surface can directly capture first contact information of user. When it is determined that second touch surface is facing current user, processing unit projects the touch recognition area and the second touch part that is currently in contact with first touch surface onto second touch surface correspondingly, user can move second touch part so that virtual second touch part on second touch surface is within virtual touch recognition area. In this way, touch recognition area of first touch surface which is facing away from user can obtain second contact information.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Inventor: Jiandong Huang
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Patent number: 11132087Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a folding information detector, a control module, and a distortion compensator. The display panel displays an image and includes a folding area folded with respect to an imaginary folding axis and a plurality of non-folding areas adjacent to the folding area when viewed in a plan view. The folding information detector detects folding information about the display panel, and a control module outputs a control signal based on the folding information provided from the folding information detector. The distortion compensator compensates for a distortion of the image displayed through the folding area in response to the control signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyunjoo Lee, Jun-Woo Kim, Dae Won Kim, ShiYong Kim, Kee Hyun Nam
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Patent number: 11122702Abstract: A monitor support device includes a base support and first and second supports mounted to the base support. The first support includes a first connecting body rotatable about a first rotational axis, and a first mounting body adapted to be mounted with a first monitor and rotatable relative to said first connecting body about a second rotational axis. The second support includes a second connecting body rotatable about the first rotational axis, and a second mounting body adapted to be mounted with a second monitor and rotatable relative to said second connecting body about a third rotational axis. The second and third rotational axes each defines an 45° angle with the first rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: FOSITEK CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Han Lin, Tzu-Hao Lin
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Patent number: 11116091Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible display screen and a display device. The flexible display screen includes a display panel, a reel mechanism, and a support structure. The display panel includes a display surface and a support base away from the display surface. The support base is a stepped structure. The reel mechanism is disposed on a side of the display panel. A part of the display panel is wrapped around inside the reel mechanism. The support structure includes a plurality of support plates.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Inventors: Zhuo Zhang, Wen Han
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Patent number: 11112827Abstract: An electronic device may include a glass housing member that includes an upper portion defining a display area, a lower portion defining an input area, and a transition portion joining the upper portion and the lower portion and defining a continuous, curved surface between the upper portion and the lower portion. The electronic device may include a display coupled to the glass housing member and configured to provide a visual output at the display area. The electronic device may include an input device coupled to the glass housing member and configured to detect inputs at the input area. The electronic device may include a support structure coupled to the glass housing member and configured to support the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Keith J. Hendren, Paul X. Wang, Adam T. Garelli, Brett W. Degner, Christiaan A. Ligtenberg, Dinesh C. Mathew
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Patent number: 11005516Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a stretchable display panel. The stretchable display panel includes a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The protective case includes a backplate, a first and a second housing. The backplate includes an accommodating space, where the accommodating space is adapted to accommodate the electronic device. The first housing is slidably disposed on the backplate, and the first housing is adapted to abut against the first side of the stretchable display panel. The second housing is slidably disposed on the backplate, and the second housing is adapted to abut against the second side of the stretchable display panel. The first housing and the second housing move relative to each other, so that a distance between the first housing and the second housing varies with a distance between the first side and the second side.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventor: Jian-Hua Chen
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Patent number: 10936017Abstract: A flexible display device is disclosed. The flexible display device includes a first body, a second body, a flexible display, and a first cover. The second body performs reciprocating movement between a first position and a second position relative to the first body. The flexible display includes a first region, a first connected region, and a second connected region. When the second body is at the first position, the first cover covers the second connected region and forms a rear surface of the flexible display device. When switching between the first position and the second position is made, the user may hold the flexible display device in contact with the first region and the first cover.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hak-Ho Choi, Seounghwan Seol, Sung Do Kim, Ji Woong Yang, Sangwook Park, Jeeho Yom