About Perpendicular Axes Patents (Class 361/679.07)
  • Patent number: 11340651
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display including a front surface configured to display an image and a rear surface provided with a mounting groove. The display apparatus further includes a rotation module including at least one body that is configured to couple to the display by being inserted into the mounting groove, the rotation module further including a drive motor configured to provide a driving force to rotate the display about an axis perpendicular to the front surface and the rear surface of the display. The display apparatus further includes a bracket configured to be mounted on a stand or a wall and to which the rotation module is coupled. The display and the rotation module are configured to lock together by the display and the rotation module being coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., U4MTECH
    Inventors: Jaeneung Lee, Chul-Yong Cho, Moonyoung Kim, Soonsuk Seo
  • Patent number: 11336931
    Abstract: Provided are a rotatable display device and a method of displaying content using the same. The display device includes a display; and a controller configured to control the display to display first video content based on a first source, sense pivoting of the display while the first video content is displayed, and control the display, in response to the pivoting, to display second video content based on at least one second source different from the first source, the second video content being different from the first video content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Han-jin Park, Su-min Kim, Seock-young Shim, Ji-eun Lee, Sung-min Lim
  • Patent number: 11231558
    Abstract: An electronic device including a casing and a lens module is provided. The casing has a receiving groove. The lens module is assembled to the casing in a multiple-axial manner, located in the receiving groove and capable of rotating in a range of ?90 degrees to 90 degrees relative to the casing. By assembling the lens module to the casing through a multiple-axial manner, the gap between the lens module and the casing can be reduced, and the appearance of the simple electronic device can be created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Wei-Hao Lan, Chia-Chi Lin
  • Patent number: 10647066
    Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus of a flexible display device, including: a main chamber in which a display device is mounted; an auxiliary chamber configured to inject a first pressing material having fluidity into the main chamber; and a driving portion configured to rotate the main chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheul Jin Park, Da Woon Kim, Jong Deok Park, Suk Won Jung
  • Patent number: 10492607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an image sound device having a display portion that can appear/disappear, the device comprising: a housing, the upper end of which is open, and which has a space provided therein; a display portion installed inside the housing to be able to output images; an elevating unit installed inside the housing and below the display portion such that the display portion can be made to protrude through the upper end of the housing; and a motor control portion for controlling the elevating unit such that the display portion can be positioned at two or more heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun-yong Choi, Ha-na Kim, Jee-hoon Park, You-na Choo, Soo-hyun Whang
  • Patent number: 10440853
    Abstract: A vehicle display system presents a display device in a motor vehicle provided with multiple seating positions and an interior headliner. The vehicle display system comprises a display device, a display device mounting bracket attached to the display device, the mounting bracket having a pair of pivots, each of the pivots being orthogonal to the other, and a plurality of mounting positions provided on the motor vehicle interior headliner. The display device is viewable by any one or any combination of a rearward facing second seating row occupant, a forward facing second seating row occupant, and a forward facing third seating row occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Phillip Kerry Muldowney
  • Patent number: 9662259
    Abstract: My invention is an apparatus to cause the computer monitor or screen to slowly and automatically move either laterally toward and away from the user or upward and downward in relation to the user, so as to reduce eye strain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Andrew Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9545240
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable ultrasound system being superior in operability and design properties, and being allowed to take various storage postures fitting to the volume of a storage place. The keyboard unit 50 provided with an input device such as a keyboard and the display unit 80 incorporating a display part are mounted on the main body unit 30 that incorporates a main part of the ultrasound diagnostic system, respectively about the rotation axes P1 and P2, independently, in such a manner as rotatable, and further the rotation axes P1 and P2 are on a common axis P. The rotation axis part 200 supporting the display unit 80 is supported by the bearing of the main body unit in a part lower than the axis P, allowing the display unit to be rotatable about the rotation axis Q that is orthogonal to the axis P.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: HITACHI, LTD.
    Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Kazuyuki Yanase, Masaru Yokoyama, Takashi Kashiwagi, Taisuke Matsushita
  • Patent number: 9523226
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a computing device includes a lid, and a base coupled to the lid by a hinge, the hinge including a bi-stable hinge part including a toggle pivot and a toggle link bar, and a barrel hinge part including a hollow shaft, at least one friction element surrounding a first portion of the hollow shaft, and a casing surrounding a second portion of the hollow shaft, the casing being connected to the toggle link bar. The computing device includes a first mounting tab connected to the toggle link bar and connected to the base, and a second mounting tab connected to the at least one friction element and connected to the lid. The barrel hinge part enables the at least one friction element to rotate about the hollow shaft causing the lid to rotate relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Lam, Prashant Patel
  • Patent number: 9304552
    Abstract: A protection device includes a cladding cover and a folding cover. A portable electronic device is detachably disposed on the cladding cover. The cladding cover includes a first connector and a first combining portion. The first connector includes a first joint and a second joint. The first joint contacts a first terminal set of the portable electronic device since the portable electronic device is disposed on the cladding cover. The folding cover includes a second terminal set and a second combining portion. The second terminal set contacts the second joint since the cladding cover is assembled with the folding cover. The first/second combining portions are respectively disposed around the first/second terminal sets. The second combining portion is rotatably combined with the first combining portion so that the cladding cover is switched relative to the folding cover between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Fei-Ta Chen, Hsiang-Ho Lo, Shih-Jung Chuang, Chih-Ta Chen, Yao-Wei Wang
  • Patent number: 9282225
    Abstract: A stand for an IP camera is provided. The stand comprises a base, a supporting component and a cable organizer. The supporting component is disposed on the base and has a hole. The cable organizer is configured for being inserted into the hole. The cable organizer has a first surface, a second surface and a side surface, wherein the second surface is opposite to the first surface, and the side surface connects the first surface with the second surface. The cable organizer comprises at least one through hole portion. The through hole portion has a slit that allows a cable to be received through and organized in the through hole portion by passing through the slit. An IP camera having the stand and a using method of the stand are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: SERCOMM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chia-An Chen
  • Patent number: 9261917
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a host module, a display module, a pivoting mechanism and a moving component. The pivoting mechanism is connected to the host module and the display module and for pivoting the host module relative to the display module. The pivoting mechanism includes a base and a pivoting unit. The pivoting unit includes a lower pivoting component and an upper pivoting component. The lower pivoting component is installed on the base. The upper pivoting component is pivotally connected to the lower pivoting component in a first pivoting direction and installed on the display module, so that the display module rotates relative to the host module in the first pivoting direction. The moving component contacts an upper surface of the host module and moves relative to the upper surface as the display module rotates relative to the host module in the first pivoting direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Hung-Chih Chen
  • Patent number: 9256249
    Abstract: A system can include a platform that includes a front end and a back end; a support that includes a column, an extension and an arm joint disposed on the extension, where the column extends vertically from the platform and where the extension extends from the column at an acute angle and positions the arm joint vertically above the platform and toward the back end of the platform; a monitor mount that includes an arm joint; a monitor that includes a computing device and a touch screen, the monitor being mountable to the monitor mount; and an arm coupled at a pivot end to the arm joint of the support and coupled at a free end to the arm joint of the monitor mount, the monitor mount being pivotable about the free end of the arm. Various other apparatuses, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Cuong Huy Truong, David Wayne Hill, John David Swansey, Thomas John Sluchak
  • Patent number: 9250654
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display assembly, in which the display assembly is positioned within a strength member frame and pivots around a pair of hinges fixed into the strength member frame, the strength member frame isolating the display assembly from forces that would otherwise damage the display assembly. The display assembly may include a rectangular display element and the strength member frame is then a rigid rectangular frame that surrounds all four sides of the display assembly, all sides of the rigid rectangular frame being capable of isolating the display assembly from forces that would otherwise damage the display assembly. The invention hence enables a computing device display to be securely held, protected and manipulated. The display is protected from stress, torsional forces, impact forces and over-rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Hugh Brogan, George Hines
  • Patent number: 9223351
    Abstract: The computing device includes a base portion including a keyboard, a display portion including a display. The display includes a viewable surface and a hinge configured to operably couple the base portion to the display portion. If the computing device is in a closed position the viewable surface faces in a first direction away from the base portion. Further, if the computing device is in a transition from the closed position to an open position, the hinge is further configured to rotate around a first axis of the base portion with a primary plane of the display portion being substantially parallel to a primary plane of the base portion and to rotate around a second axis of the display portion such that the viewable surface faces in a second direction toward a user plane extending from the keyboard and approaches a perpendicular position with respect to the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence Lam
  • Patent number: 9185821
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a bracket for an electronic device comprising a first shell at least including a first track and a second shell at least including a second track, the bracket being adapted to connect the first shell with the second shell The bracket comprises a first shaft adapted to be connected with the first shell and movable along the first track and a second shaft adapted to be connected with the second shell and movable along the second track. The present invention also discloses electronic device comprising a first shell at least including a first track and a second shell at least including a second track, and a bracket being adapted to connect the first shell with the second shell, wherein the bracket comprises a first shaft adapted to be connected with the first shell and movable along the first track and a second shaft adapted to be connected with the second shell and movable along the second track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignees: Beijing Lenovo Software Ltd., Lenovo (Beijing) Limited
    Inventor: Yue Qi
  • Patent number: 9071804
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver includes: a display device comprising a display screen and a rear surface at a side opposite to the display screen; a housing accommodating the display device; a support supporting the housing at a side of the rear surface of the display device; a first member in the housing at the side of the rear surface of the display device; a joint joining the support and the first member; and a second member in the housing, the second member being configured to cover the side of the rear surface of the display device, the second member comprising an opening from which at least a part of the first member is exposed and an extending portion located between the support and the first member and extending between edges of the opening, the opening being configured to accommodate at least a part of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Sotaro Sumitomo, Minoru Enomoto, Hidehiko Sudo
  • Patent number: 9069528
    Abstract: A jacking device for assisting an electric apparatus with movement is operated in a labor-saving way, thereby simplifying complicated operational conditions occurred in conventional skills. The electric apparatus includes a machine body module, a motion module, and a support arm disposed between the motion module and the machine body module. The support arm includes a pivot end and a push end utilized to transmit power to the jacking device. The jacking device includes a slave portion receiving the power transmitted from the push end of the support arm and a link portion pivoted to the slave portion. The link portion includes a free end motioned between a first position and a second position to drive the motion module for rotation and upward or downward movement when the slave portion is motioned in response to the power transmitted from the push end of the support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: First Dome Corporation
    Inventors: An Szu Hsu, Chien Cheng Mai, Way Han Dai
  • Patent number: 9042087
    Abstract: A docking station and an electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a portable computer and a docking station. The docking station includes a body, a base and a connecter, and the portable computer is detachably connected to the docking station. The base is movably connected to the body. The connecter disposed on the base is movable with the base relative to the body. The body is electrically connected to the portable computer via the connecter, and thus the portable computer can move relative to the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Cheng-Chih Hung, Kuan-Ting Chen, Hsuan-Wu Wei, Ming-Chin Yang
  • Publication number: 20150131218
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a first pivot structure, a second pivot structure, and a locking structure not in contact with the second pivot structure. The second pivot structure is pivoted to the first body along a first axis through the first pivot structure. The second body is pivoted to the first pivot structure along a second axis through the second pivot structure. When the second body is unfolded to an open position along the first axis, the first pivot structure drives the locking structure to go to an unlocked state, and the second body is adapted to rotate along the second axis. When the second body is folded or unfolded to other positions along the first axis, the first pivot structure drives the locking structure to go to a locked state, and the locking structure stops the second body rotating along the second axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yao-Tsung Yeh, Wei-Chih Hsu, Li-Fang Chen, Che-Hsien Lin, Wei-Hao Lan, Kun-Hsin Liu
  • Patent number: 9025329
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a supporting arm, at least one first hinge, a first coupling member and at least one second coupling member. The first hinge is connected between the first body and the supporting arm. The supporting arm can rotate relatively to the first body through the first hinge. The first coupling member is disposed in the first body. The second coupling member is disposed in the supporting arm. When the second coupling member moves to at least one predetermined position, the first coupling member and the second coupling member are attracted by each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventor: Pei-Yang Sung
  • Patent number: 9001509
    Abstract: An expansion device is disclosed which includes an input/output body, a connection part, a turning structure, and at least one slot. The input/output body at least includes a first and a second input/output module, where the first and the second input/output modules are respectively disposed on two opposite surfaces of the input/output body. The connection part is disposed on one side of the input/output body. The turning structure is disposed to connect the input/output body and the connection part, wherein the connection part and the input/output body are turnable on the turning structure. The at least one slot is disposed on the connection part and configured to hold at least one mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignees: Inventec Appliances (Pudong) Corporation, Inventec Appliances Corp.
    Inventors: Ching-Sung Chang, Ju-Nan Chang, Shih-Chin Tseng, Chen-Chen Liu, Qi Liu
  • Patent number: 8995116
    Abstract: A docking station and an electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a portable computer and a docking station. The docking station includes a body, a base and a connector, and the portable computer is detachably connected to the docking station. The base is movably connected to the body. The connector disposed on the base is movable with the base relative to the body. The body is electrically connected to the portable computer via the connector, and thus the portable computer can move relative to the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng-Chih Hung, Kuan-Ting Chen, Hsuan-Wu Wei, Ming-Chin Yang
  • Patent number: 8955196
    Abstract: A pivoting mechanism includes a first driving component, a second driving component and a pivot shaft. The first driving component includes a first pivoting portion and a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion is disposed on the first pivoting portion. The second driving component includes a second pivoting portion, a second connecting portion, a positioning portion, a rotary unit and a rotary shaft. The second connecting portion is disposed on the second pivoting portion. The positioning portion is disposed on the second connecting portion. The positioning portion includes a slot structure, and the rotary unit is disposed inside the slot structure. The rotary shaft passes through the rotary unit, and two ends of the rotary shaft respectively pivot to inner walls of the slot structure. The pivot shaft is disposed between the first pivoting portion and the second pivoting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Shun-De Bai
  • Patent number: 8941978
    Abstract: A flat panel display remote-controlled viewing angle adjustment system (1) comprising a support assembly (2) for supporting a flat panel display (9), an electrical driving assembly for driving the support assembly (2), and an angular control assembly attached to the support assembly (2). The adjustable system (1) is configured such that when the electrical driving assembly is started, the flat panel display (9) is rotated about a vertical axis that passes through one of the left side and the right side of the flat panel display (9) and only when the flat panel display (9) returns to zero angle position can it rotate about a vertical axis that passes through the other of the left side and the right side of the flat panel display (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventors: Jin Fang, Andrew H. Lew
  • Patent number: 8934063
    Abstract: An in-flight entertainment (IFE) system that integrates a touch screen display device with a tray table (e.g., an airplane tray table or a train tray table) to provide a superior media experience. The IFE system is configured to be situated in an active use position wherein a user may interact with the touch screen and also use a tray table. The IFE system may be moved into a stowed position wherein it is positioned adjacent to a back of a passenger seat and operated in a passive viewing mode. The IFE system may include a bottom panel or tray portion having a window pane so that the display device is viewable when the IFE system is in the stowed position. A portable IFE system comprising a foldable clamp that clamps to an edge of a conventional table and folds into a stowed position is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Skycast Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Boyer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8934237
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a body and a support structure. The support structure pivotally connected to the body includes a first structural member and a second structural member, and the first structural member is pivotally connected to the body along a first axis. The second structural member pivotally connected to the first structural member along a second axis includes a first support region and a second support region. The combination of the first structural member and the second structural member rotates around the first axis towards or away from the body, and when it rotates away from the body, the first support region leans against a first support surface. The second structural member rotates around the second axis towards or away from the body, and when it rotates away from the body, the second support region leans against the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Chia-Min Cheng
  • Patent number: 8925878
    Abstract: A support structure for tablet display apparatus includes a support member and a connection assembly. The support member has a first end section and a second end section opposite to the first end section. The first end section is connected with the connection assembly via an angle adjustment seat, whereby the connection assembly can be rotated or tilted relative to the angle adjustment seat and located. The connection assembly is formed with a receiving space for receiving a tablet display apparatus. The second end section of the support member is pivotally connected with a base seat. Accordingly, the tablet display apparatus can be rotated and tilted by different angles and supported in an inclined position in adaptation to different situations and requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: First Dome Corporation
    Inventors: An Szu Hsu, Chien Yu Lin
  • Patent number: 8908360
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes an electronic device, a column that supports the electronic device, a plate member connected to a lower end of the column, a support member that includes a lower plate segment disposed under the plate member and an upper plate segment disposed above the plate member and supports the plate member such that the plate member is allowed to swing between the lower plate segment and the upper plate segment, and a wall member that faces a side surface of the plate member to restrict a range of turning of the plate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventor: Shiro Kondo
  • Patent number: 8902572
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body having a top surface, a second body slidably covering on the first body, and at least one connecting member for connecting the first body with the second body. The second body is capable of sliding from a first position covering the top surface to a second position uncovering the top surface. When the second body is in the first position, the first body hides the top surface to allow the electronic device being used in a first state, and when the second body is in the second position, the second body is operable to be coplanar with the first body to allow the electronic device being used in a second state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Wei Yu, Che-Yu Chou, Qun Huang, Tai-Shan Zhu, Tao Jiang, Wen-Chih Lan, Hai-Qian Ge, Jun-Liang Zhang, Zhi-Jun Shi, Ji-Bing Guo, Hua-Yong Wang
  • Patent number: 8899534
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a linkage mechanism, a platform and a display module. The linkage mechanism includes a connecting structure, a bottom base and a top plate. The connecting structure includes a connecting plate, two pivoting members and a stopping member. The two pivoting members are respectively located at two opposite ends of the connecting plate. Each of the pivoting members includes a limiting piece. The stopping member is movably disposed on the connecting plate, and has two fastening portions respectively fastened to the limiting pieces. One of the pivoting members is pivotally disposed on the bottom base. The other pivoting member is pivotally disposed on the top plate. When the stopping member is moved and detached from the limiting pieces, the connecting structure is adapted to pivot relative to the bottom base and the top plate respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: TPV-INVENTA Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Chin Chi, Yen-Pang Liu
  • Patent number: 8878772
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuri Ivanov, John C. Barnwell, III, James Barabas
  • Patent number: 8861187
    Abstract: A computer system and an attached input unit are provided for a user to input data. A computer system may comprise a linking member, a display housing, and an input unit. The linking member may have a first hinge and a second hinge. The display housing may be pivotally attached to the first hinge of the linking member. The input unit may be attached to the second hinge of the linking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomoyuki Takahashi
  • Patent number: 8833538
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated teller machine for a vehicle driver, and more particularly, to an automated teller machine for a vehicle driver in which a display unit itself of the automated teller machine is configured to be rotatable so that the vehicle driver may manipulate the display unit conveniently, whereby the vehicle driver can easily verify the data displayed on the display unit and input the information as necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Nautilus Hyosung Inc.
    Inventor: Kyoung Suck Oh
  • Patent number: 8830669
    Abstract: There is provided a display apparatus including a head portion attached to a display panel which displays an image and having a hole arranged at a lower portion, a support pillar portion extending in a vertical direction and fixed to the head portion by being inserted into a hole of the head portion, the support pillar portion being detachably attached to the head portion, and a base portion in a flat plate shape, the support pillar portion being vertically attached to the base portion in a detachable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Takeshi Sakamoto
  • Patent number: 8827226
    Abstract: A dual method of installing a mounting device to a load-bearing surface includes a mounting device having a back member installed closer to the load-bearing surface than a front member on which an object is mounted. A mounting member is either attached to the back member in a first configuration or the mounting member is attached to the back member in a second configuration. The mounting member is attached to the load-bearing surface such that the load-bearing surface is between the back member and the front member in the first configuration. The back member is between the load-bearing surface and the front member in the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Townsend, Patrick Leonard Plehn
  • Patent number: 8797735
    Abstract: An exemplary electrical device includes a first main body; a second main body; and a rotatable mechanism pivotally connected the first main body and the second main body. The rotatable mechanism includes a first rotation unit and a second rotation unit. The first rotation unit is capable of making the first main body rotate around a second rotation axis in a plane perpendicular to the second rotation axis. The second rotation unit is capable of making the first main body rotate relative to the second main body around a first rotation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hai-Qian Ge, Yue-Ping Liu, Che-Yu Chou, Qun Huang, Tai-Shan Zhu
  • Patent number: 8787010
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus is disclosed which can be enhanced in degree of freedom in design. A hinge mechanism is provided which includes a first shaft structure provided in an exposed state on a second face of a main body section, a second shaft structure provided on a display section, and a shaft connection section which connects the first and second shaft structures to each other. The hinge mechanism pivotably connects the display section to the main body section between a first position at which a screen of the display section is opposed to a first face of the main body section and a second position at which the screen is inclined with respect to the first face of the main body section such that the center of the pivotal motion of the display section varies during the pivotal motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Kiyokuni Arima
  • Patent number: 8740169
    Abstract: This display screen turning apparatus includes a first rotation support portion formed to be horizontally rotatable with respect to a base and a second rotation support portion formed to be horizontally rotatable with respect to the base independently of the first rotation support portion, for horizontally rotating a display screen portion by rotating at least either the first rotation support portion or the second rotation support portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kunio Sawai, Katsuhiko Makino
  • Publication number: 20140146458
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a display, and a user-actable ejection mechanism. The base defines a recessed portion. The display is received in the recessed portion, and is pivotably connected to sidewalls of the recessed portion. The user-actuatable ejection mechanism is positioned in the base, and drives the display to rotate up relative to the base when actuated by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: JIANG ZHAO
  • Patent number: 8699212
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, method and system for electronic readers to be used by personnel operating in sensitive environments wherein inherently safe electronic equipment is either preferable or required, said environments include, but are not limited to, living and working within a hyperbaric/hypobaric containment vessel for extended periods. This invention provides a safe reliable mobile media device that allows people that operate in environments where electronic safety is particularly important, such environments include, but are not limited to, individuals placed under hyperbaric conditions; it provides an alternative means to communicate to the outside world through Internet applications. In addition, the instant invention allows individual the ability to read electronic books, download and upload technical information, curriculum and personal data, programs and data in real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Lionel Galerne
  • Patent number: 8693175
    Abstract: A cover lifting structure is suitable for a body of an electronic device. The body has a recess. The cover lifting structure includes a first rotating member, a second rotating member, an elastic member and a pushing member. The first rotating member pivoted to the body with a first axis. The second rotating member pivoted to the first rotating member with a second axis. The elastic member is propped against the first and the second rotating members. The first rotating member closes the recess, and the second rotating member contacts against the pushing member in a first state. The first rotating member opens the recess, and the second rotating member moves away from the pushing member in a second state. In a third state, the first rotating member closes the recess, and the second rotating member falls behind a stroke to the first rotating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Shin-Min Lee
  • Patent number: 8687352
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshba
    Inventors: Hideo Hayakawa, Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Patent number: 8630085
    Abstract: A mobile communication terminal includes: a first housing and a second housing connected to each other by a connecting mechanism so as to be relatively movable; a first display placed on a front face of the first housing; and a second display placed on a front face of the second housing, wherein one end of the connecting mechanism is pivotably supported around a first shaft relative to one housing, and the other end of the connecting mechanism is slidably engaged in a direction perpendicular to the first shaft relative to the other housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Kyocera Corporation
    Inventor: Kayoko Sawada
  • Patent number: 8611102
    Abstract: A computing device includes a first motherboard and a second motherboard perpendicularly attached to the first motherboard. The first motherboard includes a first CPU module and a plurality of first peripheral component interconnect (PCI) sockets. The second motherboard includes a second CPU module and a plurality of second PCI sockets. The plurality of first PCI sockets is located perpendicularly to both motherboards. The plurality of second PCI sockets includes at least one PCI socket that is obliquely oriented relative to the first motherboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Biao Zeng, Zhi-Guo Zhang, Yuan-Ting Guo, Li-Fu Xu
  • Patent number: 8605418
    Abstract: A two-axis hinge unit is provided with a first rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the vertical direction from a folded state with a first casing and a second casing overlapping and a second rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the horizontal direction from a folded state with the first casing and the second casing overlapping, and is provided with a restriction member positioned between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft that, when one of the rotating shafts is in a predetermined rotational position, is pressed by this one rotating shaft and engages with the other rotating shaft, thereby restricting rotation of that other rotating shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Wakato Hayashi, Yuuichi Oota, Satoshi Tanaka, Hirokazu Nagae, Yusuke Yamamoto, Nobuyoshi Ooba, Tetsuo Ito, Noriyuki Iwama
  • Patent number: 8576549
    Abstract: A two-axis hinge unit is provided with a first rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the vertical direction from a folded state with a first casing and a second casing overlapping and a second rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the horizontal direction from a folded state with the first casing and the second casing overlapping, and is provided with a restriction member positioned between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft that, when one of the rotating shafts is in a predetermined rotational position, is pressed by this one rotating shaft and engages with the other rotating shaft, thereby restricting rotation of that other rotating shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Wakato Hayashi, Yuuichi Oota, Satoshi Tanaka, Hirokazu Nagae, Yusuke Yamamoto, Nobuyoshi Ooba, Tetsuo Ito, Noriyuki Iwama
  • Patent number: 8547700
    Abstract: A sliding module includes a first section, a second section, a sliding member, at least one elastic member and a pivot body. The sliding member is slidably engaged with the first section, and is rotatably connected to the second section. One end of the at least one elastic member is fixed to the first section, the other end is fixed to the sliding member. Two ends of the pivot body are respectively connected to the first section and the second section. When the sliding member slides relative to the first section, the pivot body brings the second section to move and rotate relative to the first section in a tilted orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Chao Duan, Chia-Hua Chen
  • Patent number: 8542499
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Skull
  • Patent number: 8534394
    Abstract: The power brick assembly includes a solar energy collecting plate carried on a carrier for collecting solar energy to generate electrical energy. A first connecting port is mounted on the carrier so that the carrier is movable relative to the first connecting port. A mechanical rotary power generating unit includes a second connecting port mounted on a brick-like casing and connected electrically and detachably to the first connecting port so that the first connecting port is movable relative to the second connecting port. The brick-like casing receives a battery module for supplying electric power, a driving module for generating a mechanical rotary power output in response to an electric power input, and a control module operable to output the electric power input based on one of the electrical energy from the solar energy collecting plate and the electric power from the battery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Wen-Pin Lin