Abstract: Provided are a display device and a method for controlling the same. The display device includes a flexible display screen and a control structure configured to control the flexible display screen to assume a folded state or an unfolded state. The control structure includes a guide rail assembly including guide rails. Two adjacent guide rails of the guide rails are slidably connected to each other, and the flexible display screen is unfolded along a first direction and folded along a second direction. A sliding direction of each of the guide rails is the same as the first direction or the second direction.

Abstract: A portable electronic device including a first body, a second body, and a hinge mechanism is provided. The second body is connected to the first body through the hinge mechanism, and the hinge mechanism has a basis axis located at the first body and a rotation axis located at a lower end of the second body. When the second body rotates with respect to the first body, the rotation axis slides along an arc shaped path with respect to the basis axis to increase or decrease a distance between the rotation axis and the basis axis and increase or decrease a distance between the lower end of the second body and a back end of the first body.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a terminal device, including at least two folding portions, a rotational shaft, and a telescopic device, where each of the folding portions includes a housing and a display screen arranged on the housing, each housing is provided with the rotational shaft, two adjacent folding portions are connected to each other by the telescopic device, two ends of the telescopic device are respectively connected to the rotational shafts on the two adjacent folding portions, the terminal device has a folded state and an extended state, in the folded state, two adjacent folding portions are folded, and in the extended state, display screens of the two adjacent folding portions abut on each other and are coplanar.

Abstract: A portable electronic device having a rollable display structure is proposed. When the rollable display panel is unrolled from the display drum inside the housing and drawn out of the housing, a self-standing guide unit guides the rollable display panel to be curved in an arc shape so that the rollable display panel stands upright on its own, whereby the rollable display panel may be maintained in an unrolled state without an additional structure. In this way, the size and weight of a product may be reduced, so that portability of the portable electronic device may be improved.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a support assembly and a storage and deployment apparatus for a flexible display panel. The support assembly of the present disclosure is configured to support a flexible display panel, and includes: a support structure configured to support the flexible display panel, and a driving structure configured to drive the support structure against the flexible display panel. At least a portion of the support structure is fixedly connected to the flexible display panel so that when the flexible display panel is reciprocated in a first direction and a second direction, the support structure is switchable between a first state and a second state. The support structure has a smaller support surface in the first state than in the second state, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, an electronic device, comprises a sensor module; a flexible display; and a processor operatively connected to the sensor module and the flexible display, wherein the processor is configured to: measure a first position of the flexible display using the sensor module, thereby resulting in a measured first position value, measure a second position of the flexible display using the sensor module based on a movement of the flexible display, thereby resulting in a measured second position value, determine a change amount in movement of the flexible display using the measured first position value and a measured second position value, thereby resulting in a determined movement change, correct the measured second position value using a threshold based on the determined movement change amount of the flexible display, thereby resulting in a corrected second position value, and display a screen based on the corrected second position value.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus is disclosed. The electronic apparatus includes a first chassis member, a second chassis member detachably connected to the first chassis member, a hook, which is supported in a floatable manner with respect to the first chassis member, protrudes from an inner surface of the first chassis member, and an engagement hole, which is provided on an inner surface of the second chassis member, is engageable with the hook.

Abstract: A notebook computer includes a display screen rotationally attached to the base at a corner thereof. In at least one (1) embodiment, the screen is removably detachable from the base at the attachment point so as to be repositioned and then re-attached.

Abstract: A portable electronic device comprising a device body, a first linking member and a supporting member is provided. The first linking member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is rotatably connected to the device body. The supporting member is pivotally connected to the second end. The supporting member moves relative to the device body via the first linking member, the first linking member rotates relative to the device body via the first end, and then the second end moves close to or out from the device body.

Abstract: A flexible display apparatus includes a display panel including a first region, a second region, and a third region between the first region and the second region, a housing movably supporting the display panel, and a frame movably disposed in the housing to stretch or contract based on movement of the display panel, wherein the frame includes a fixing part fixed to the housing to movably support the first region of the display panel, a sliding part coupled to the second region of the display panel and movably disposed in the housing, and an elastic part elastically connected between the fixing part and the sliding part to support the third region of the display panel. Accordingly, a display area may be enlarged and reduced with only an action of a user's hand by using a frame without a separate driving power, and thus, total size and weight may decrease, thereby increasing the convenience of keeping and movement.

Abstract: A rollable display includes a flexible display panel that can be rolled up and down, a back cover that rolls up and down along with the flexible display panel, with one edge fixed to one edge of the flexible display panel, and a flexible magnet fixed to either the flexible display panel or the back cover and interposed between the flexible display panel and the back cover.

Abstract: The provided flexible display device has supporting frames on a rolled side of the flexible display screen. When the flexible display screen and the supporting frames are drawn out of a containing body, the supporting frames are combined with the rolled side of the flexible display screen to prevent the flexible display screen from being rolled to influence the viewing effect.

Abstract: A rollable display device includes: a panel supporting portion including a plurality of supporters arranged in substantially parallel relationship and a plurality of hinge linking portions rotatably connecting adjacent supporters to one another, and having rolled and unrolled configurations; a flexible display panel having a display area disposed on the panel supporting portion and a non-display area outside the display area; and a driving module including a flexible circuit board having a bent portion and connected to the non-display area, and a printed circuit board (PCB) connected to the flexible circuit board. The plurality of supporters includes a housing disposed at an outermost side of the rollable display device. The housing has a hole through which the non-display area passes and a chamber communicating with the hole and receiving the driving module. A sealant is disposed between the flexible display panel and the housing at the outside of the hole.

Abstract: A lifting type electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a lifting mechanism. The second body includes a fixing plate and a moving plate. The lifting mechanism is connected between the fixing plate and the moving plate and is adapted to move the moving plate between the initial position and the lifted-up position. The lifting mechanism includes a first moving member, a pressing member, at least one second moving member, and at least one elastic member.

Abstract: A foldable display is disclosed. In one aspect, the foldable display includes a flexible display panel having first and second ends opposing each other, a first plate connected to the first end of the flexible display panel, and a second plate facing the first plate. The foldable display further includes a third plate configured to slide in and out of the second plate, wherein the third plate is connected to the second end of the flexible display panel. The foldable display also includes a first rotary plate hinged to at least one of the first and second plates.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a display apparatus having a slim display body to display pictures. Main components, such as a switching mode power supply and a main board, are disposed in a base unit, and a drive board mounted to a display module is connected to the switching mode power supply and the main board such that power is supplied to the display module and the main board transmits and receives a control signal. The base unit serves as a stand to support the display body below the display body. Also, the base unit is fixed to the rear of the display body to mount the display apparatus to a wall. A connection unit to connect the display body and the base unit is provided to change the position of the base unit. The connection unit is hingedly rotatable with respect to the display body and the base unit.

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: An electronic device is provided, which includes a display module, a computer module, and a frame. The display module includes a first magnetic element. The computer module includes a second magnetic element. A magnetic attraction element is positioned corresponding to the first and the second magnetic elements and is movably disposed in the frame. A magnetic force produced between the magnetic attraction element and the second magnetic element is varied according to the positioning angle of the supporting frame relative to the computer module. When the positioning angle is greater than a threshold value, the magnetic force is large enough to attract the magnetic attraction element so as to release the display module to move relative to the frame.

Abstract: A method of controlling a portable device including at least one foldable panel and first and second touch screens is provided. The method includes displaying, on the first touch screen, a first page designated as a home screen and an icon related to at least one application, and a dock area, and displaying, on the second touch screen, first information in a state where the foldable panel is unfolded. The method also includes replacing the first page and the dock area with an outgoing call screen, receiving a phone number input, replacing the outgoing call screen with a dialing screen, and displaying, on the second touch screen, a guide message indicating to fold the portable device for a call. The method also includes replacing the dialing screen with a mid-call screen, and removing the guide message displayed on the second touch screen, and displaying the first information.

Abstract: A method of controlling a portable device including at least one foldable panel and first and second touch screens is provided. The method includes displaying, on the first touch screen, a first page designated as a home screen and an icon related to at least one application, and a dock area, and displaying, on the second touch screen, first information in a state where the foldable panel is unfolded. The method also includes replacing the first page and the dock area with an outgoing call screen, receiving a phone number input, replacing the outgoing call screen with a dialing screen, and displaying, on the second touch screen, a guide message indicating to fold the portable device for a call. The method also includes replacing the dialing screen with a mid-call screen, and removing the guide message displayed on the second touch screen, and displaying the first information.

Abstract: A method of controlling a portable device including at least one foldable panel and first and second touch screens is provided. The method includes displaying, on the first touch screen, a first page designated as a home screen and an icon related to at least one application, and a dock area, and displaying, on the second touch screen, first information in a state where the foldable panel is unfolded. The method also includes replacing the first page and the dock area with an outgoing call screen, receiving a phone number input, replacing the outgoing call screen with a dialing screen, and displaying, on the second touch screen, a guide message indicating to fold the portable device for a call. The method also includes replacing the dialing screen with a mid-call screen, and removing the guide message displayed on the second touch screen, and displaying the first information.

Abstract: A hard disk mounting mechanism can be used for assembling a hard disk into a housing defining an opening. The hard disk can be inserted into the housing via the opening. The hard disk mounting mechanism can include a mounting bracket and a slidable carrier. The mounting bracket can include a cover and a slidable carrier. The cover can be rotatably connected to the housing for covering the opening. The slidable carrier can be located in the housing adjacent to the opening, and has a first surface facing the opening. A first heat conductive pad can be arranged on the first surface of the slidable carrier. The hard disk can be assembled on the slidable carrier. The hard disk can contact with the first heat conductive pad from the opening when the cover is rotated to cover the opening.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic apparatus, including a first housing, a second housing which has a display section and a support member supporting the display section, and a housing connection section which rotatably connects the second housing with respect to the first housing. The support member includes a first support section connected to the housing connection section, a second support section which fixedly supports the display section, and a support connection section, positioned between the first support section and the second support section, which has a flexibility to rotatably connect the second support section with respect to the first support section.

Abstract: A link mechanism which links a main body and a display part of an information apparatus with a display part which can be opened and closed with respect to a main body is made a four-section articulated link mechanism which arranges first and second joints on the main body and arranges third and fourth joints on the display part. The first joint is fixed in position, the second joint is made slidable with respect to the first joint, and the third and fourth joints are positioned at two ends of a slide block which can slide on the display part. Due to this, the four-section articulated link mechanism can make the display part simultaneously slide and tilt with respect to the main body from the closed position.

Abstract: An information processing equipment is described. The equipment includes: a first shell being configured to contain an arithmetic unit, a second shell being configured to contain a display unit, a third shell being configured to contain an input unit, a first connect unit being configured to separately connect the second shell and the third shell; and a second connect unit being configured to separately connect the first shell with the third shell. When the first shell, the second shell and the third shell are separated from each other, the display unit wirelessly exchanges data with the arithmetic unit and the input unit wirelessly exchanges data with the arithmetic unit.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a display, and a support element. The support element has one end being connected pivotally to the display and the other end being connected pivotally to the main body. The support element includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a control device. The control device is used to control the connecting relationship among the display, the first connecting member and the second connecting member, so as the freedom degree of the position relationship between the display and the main body is adjustable.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a smart electronic device, including a case, a display panel, a bar, a hinge and a rotating plate. The bar includes at least a proximal bar part and a distal bar part, and a bar adjusting component configured to adjust the relative positions of the proximal bar part and the distal bar part. The proximal bar part and the distal bar part slidingly connects. The proximal bar part connects to the case through the hinge. The distal bar part connects to the display panel through the rotating plate.

Abstract: A device having a self-winding element is described. The self-winding element is built on a flexible membrane; it has an extended form and a retracted form. Stiffness in the extended form may be provided using membrane curvature, or a retractable support member may be used, or both. Transitions between the extended form and the retracted form are preferably accomplished using sequential activation of tensile members that are configured in segments of the membrane. Activation of the tensile elements is preferably implemented using a processor or controller that activates tri-state drivers in a predetermined sequence in order to pass a current through each element when heating is desired. A preferred material used for the tensile elements is thin film NITINOL.

Abstract: A display system includes a display device having multiple possible poses, including a neutral pose. A physical constraint maintains the display device in the neutral pose absent an application of an external force. A sensor measures a magnitude and direction of a displacement of the display device to a displaced pose due to the application of the external force. Then, the rendering engine renders an image on the display device according to the magnitude and direction of the displacement even while the display device remains constant in the displaced pose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device. According to the present invention, the display device comprises: a display body from which an image is outputted; and a flip hinge assembly which is coupled with the display body, wherein the flip hinge assembly comprises: a fixing unit that is fixed to the display body; a rotation unit that is coupled with the fixing unit to allow rotation thereon; a first elastic member that is coupled with the rotation unit and the fixing unit; and a second elastic member that has one end coupled with the fixing unit, and has the other end selectively contacted with the rotation unit, wherein said second elastic member provides, to the rotation unit, an elastic force which is opposite to an elastic force provided to the rotation unit by the first elastic member. Thus, according to the present invention, an initial tilting angle of the display body is automatically set, thereby increasing user convenience.

Abstract: It is an object of this invention to provide a display device capable of easily adjusting the height thereof without providing an extension and contraction mechanism. The display device (1) of this invention includes: a casing (3); and a display unit (5) to be installed for use onto the casing (3), the casing (3) and the display unit (5) being available to directly couple to each other. A coupling structure between the casing (3) and the display unit (5) is changeable from a state in which the casing (3) and the display unit (5) are directly coupled to each other to a state in which the casing (3) and the display unit (5) are coupled to each other with a pole (7) having a columnar shape and separable along a center axis thereof, which is mounted between the casing (3) and the display unit (5).

Abstract: A computer system such as a laptop or Personal Digital Assistant and a computer peripheral such as a mouse, keyboard, monitor and other new devices wherein the user can create, acquire, assemble, file and transmit media to a display enabled screen or screens on the systems, peripherals or new devices, enhancing personalization through added functionality.

Abstract: An electronic device (1) is described that comprises a flexible display (9) with at least two extendable display sections (6,7), each display section being movable to an extended position and supported by an associated hold out mechanism (3,4). The electronic device comprises a further display section (9a) and a main body (2), with a window area (5) supporting part of the display (9), in the extended position. The display sections (6,7) extend outwardly from the main body (2) from different sides of the window area (5) and form one continuous wide screen display panel (9) with the further section (9a).

Abstract: An electronic device (1) is described that comprises a flexible display (9) with at least two extendable display sections (6,7), each display section being movable to an extended position and supported by an associated hold out mechanism (3,4). The electronic device comprises a further display section (9a) and a main body (2), with a window area (5) supporting part of the display (9), in the extended position. The display sections (6,7) extend outwardly from the main body (2) from different sides of the window area (5) and form one continuous wide screen display panel (9) with the further section (9a).

Abstract: A stand structure comprises a principal member, a supporting member and an elastic member. The principal member is configured to connect with an object. The supporting member is movably connected with the principal member. Two opposite terminals of the elastic member are fixed at the principal member and the supporting member respectively. When the object is tilted at a tilt angle relative to a bearing surface, the supporting member is retracted and displaced relative to the principal member, and therefore the elastic member is elastically deformed to generate a supporting force to withstand the weight of the object so that the tilt angle of the object can be maintained.

Abstract: A peripheral device includes a slide mechanism, and a first and second extension portions having a number of function modules. The first and second extension portions are fixed to the slide mechanism and slide relative to each other in an opened position or closed position driven by the slide mechanism.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a computer body, a display, and a telescopic structure respectively connected to the computer body and the display. The computer body has a first side edge; the display has a backside; and the telescopic structure includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate is rotatably connected to the first side edge of the computer body; the second plate is rotatably connected to the backside of the display, and is slidably connected to the first plate Through engaging a projecting tooth of the first plate with one of grooves of the second plate, different opening angles between the display and the computer body may be assumed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a video display device includes a housing, a display device, a rotating support portion, and a support portion. The housing includes a first wall with a first opening and a second wall located opposite the first wall. The display device is housed in the housing and includes a display screen exposed from the first opening. The rotating support portion rotatably supports the display device. The support portion includes a first end to be placed, a second end located opposite the first end and connected to the rotating support portion, a linking portion extending between a first position close to the first wall and a second position close to the second wall, and a second opening between the first end and the second end. The support portion supports the rotating support portion to be apart from a plane where the video display device is placed.

Abstract: A portable computing and communication device has a main display screen and an additional display screen attached to the backside of the device body, wherein the backside stores and hides the additional display screen when not in use. The additional screen slides out with the help of a slide mechanism on one side from the device body to provide an additional display screen for use with the device. The additional screen has hinge mechanism that enables the additional screen to be oriented at multiple angles relative to the main screen, when slid out from the backside of the device, enabling a book orientation, a laptop orientation or a large screen orientation to be formed between the main screen and the additional screen.

Abstract: A method for a portable device, the method including a) decoupling a first flexible element from a support body coupled to the portable device, the first flexible element and one or more additional flexible elements, when coupled to the support body, cooperatively supporting the support body and the portable device above a work surface; b) coupling the first flexible element to one additional flexible element of the one or more additional flexible elements; c) flexing the first flexible element and at least one of the one or more additional flexible elements into a carrying component, the carrying component including a generally arcuate path, the arcuate path including a deflection of the elements of at least about 90 degrees; d) coupling the carrying component to the portable device.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a first body, a second body stacked with the first body, a first plate between the first and second body and fixed to the first body, a second plate between the first plate and second body and fixed to the second body, a first locating structure, and a second locating structure. The first plate includes a sliding slot and a rib transversely disposed in the sliding slot and extended along the sliding slot. An edge of the second plate includes a sliding block clamped on the rib, so the second plate can move along the sliding slot. The first locating structure is disposed on the first plate and located on a moving path of the second plate. The second locating member is disposed on the sliding block, and adapted to interfere with the first locating structure on a locking position of the moving path.

Abstract: In one general aspect a computing device can include a base portion including an input region, a display portion, and a rotating mechanism fixedly coupled to the display portion. The computing device can include a connecting rod coupled to the rotating mechanism and to the base portion. The rotating mechanism and connecting rod can be configured to move a bottom portion of the display portion in a direction away from the input region in response to the display portion being rotated about an axis of the rotating mechanism from a closed position with respect to the base portion toward a flat position with respect to the base portion.

Abstract: A sliding hinge has two sliding assemblies mounted on a cover of an electronic device, two pivoting assemblies mounted on a base of the electronic device and two retractable connecting assemblies. An end of one retractable connecting assembly is connected to the end of the other retractable connecting assembly. Another end of each retractable connecting assembly is pivotally connected to a corresponding sliding assembly and a corresponding pivoting assembly. The two retractable connecting assemblies of the sliding hinge provide sufficient resilient force to push and hold the cover of the electronic device, especially a large-sized electronic device, at the closed or open position.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a first module, a second module movable relative to the first module, and an elastic component. The second module has a slot and a convex surface on opposite sides thereof, wherein a sliding portion of the first module is movably received in the slot. When the second module moves relative to the first module to a closed or open position, the sliding portion abuts a first or second end surface of the slot. The elastic component is disposed in the first module and has a retractable end portion contacting the convex surface. When the second module moves with respect to the first module, the end portion slides along the convex surface and exerts an elastic force on the second module.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in a wagering environment are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment comprises a wagering terminal including a processor, a memory, a primary display, and a secondary display. The primary display is configured for displaying visual messages. These visual messages are displayed as part of a graphical user interface and include at least one wagering transaction message. The secondary display is configured for displaying additional visual messages associated with the visual messages of the primary display. These additional visual messages are displayed as part of an additional graphical user interface. The wagering terminal may further include a proximity detector configured for detecting the presence of a gaming patron, a user identification unit configured for sampling a unique physical attribute of a user, and an image capture unit configured for capturing at least one image in a vicinity of the wagering terminal.

Abstract: Systems and methods determine likely unintended flexing of a flexible display and exclude the determined unintended flexings from user input processing. Unintended flexings include placing or removing the flexible display into or out of a compact storage configuration, folds that outside the user's visible area, folds that are near edges and boundaries, flexing with a specified degree of bending or orientation, folds that don't intersect with other folds, folds that are near known unintended folds, folds that have a motion or other variation with time, and folds that are not in proximity to a selectable user interface element. Unintended flexings are adaptively identified by determining that a bend that is not in proximity to a selectable user interface element reoccurs at times when icons at different locations are presented on the flexible display.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards a support structure for electronic displays, such as a computer display monitor, tablet, or the like, such that a cable actuated hinge moves the display from an elevated vertical position away from a user to a lower horizontal position closer to the user. In one embodiment, a computer display is pivotally connected to at least one display arm. The other end of the display arm(s) are pivotally connected to a base. One or more cable(s) are pivotally connected to the base. The cable(s) attaches to the display such that when the display arm(s) is pivoted downward the cable(s) pulls against the display arm(s) and toward the base.

Abstract: A multi position mount for an electronic display providing an adjustable display interface including a mounting assembly providing adjustable movement in at least one direction as determined by a plurality of follower members disposed within slots for slideable movement, and includes a mounting bracket having flanges configured the receive the adjustable display interface in at least two distinct locations. A plurality of mounting positions are possible for quick and easy engagement and disengagement, where at least one position provides mounting of a flat panel device in very close proximity to a mounting surface, and at least one position provides for angled adjustment of a flat panel display.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic apparatus comprising a flexible display 12 cooperating with a housing 15 and conceived to be alternated between an at least partially collapsed state and an at least partially extended state, said housing 15 comprising a substantially rigid portion 16a , 16b , 16c conceived to at least partially support an outer region of a surface of the flexible display in the extended state, wherein said rigid portion 16a , 16b , 16c is arranged for at least partially receiving a functional module 18a, 18b, 18c of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device 60 comprising a flexible display arranged to be alternated between a collapsed state and an extended state, said flexible display comprising edge portions, the flexible display being further provided with an edge protector cooperating with the edge portions, wherein the edge protector is conceived to be alternated between a collapsed state and an extended state. In the electronic device 60a the flexible display 65 is conceived to be wound about a roller 61. The edge protector comprises rigid segments 63a, 63b, 63c, 62a, 62b, 62c, 62c interconnected by suitable means 64a, 64b, 64c. Wiring, pins, bars may be used for interconnecting means 64a, 64b, 64c. In the embodiment 60a an extended position of the edge protector is shown. In the embodiment 60b a collapsed state of the edge protector is shown comprising aggregations of segments 62?, 62?. The bars 64a, 64b, 64c partly protect the back surface of the display.