Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a terminal body including a display unit formed on one surface thereof, a cover coupled to the terminal body such that it can be converted into a closed state in which the display is covered and an opened state in which the display unit is exposed, a signal generating unit configured to generate a state signal according to the closed state and the opened state, and a controller configured to control the display unit such that the display unit is activated in the opened state on the basis of the state signal.

Abstract: A display unit and an electronic device and an assembling method are provided, wherein the electronic device includes a case and a display unit. The case includes a holding compartment. The display unit is accommodated in the holding compartment, and includes a display module, a transparent cover layer and a transparent adhesive tape. The transparent adhesive tape is configured between the display module and the transparent adhesive tape, and the transparent adhesive tape is adhered to the transparent cover layer. The transparent adhesive tape includes a flange portion extending beyond the display module, and the flange portion can be bent to secure the display unit to the case.

Abstract: The subject technology discloses a system for filtering out touches on a touch sensitive input device (e.g., touchpad) during a typing-intensive task. A typing task detection module receives key-press events and computes the typing speed in terms of keys per second in combination with a determined amount of typing based on a number of received key-press events. When input speed and amount of continued typing are higher than a threshold, the typing task detection module then determines that the user is performing a typing task. The typing mode and other characteristics of user's typing activity are used to adjust the responsiveness of touchpad. The subject technology further includes a touchpad responsiveness adjustment module. This module receives the determined typing speed and amount of typing from the typing task detection module, and adjusts the input sensitivity (which controls the responsiveness) of the touchpad to filter out accidental finger touches.

Abstract: A card reader includes a body including a slot that is configured to receive a swipe of a card along a first axis with an edge of the card abutting a bottom surface of the slot, the slot including at least one region that is configured to increase frictional drag on the card in response to a longitudinal axis of the card varying from parallel to the bottom surface of the slot; and a reader interface positioned in the body and configured to read a magnetic stripe on the card as the card is swiped through the slot along the first axis.

Abstract: A keyboard is within a cavity of a receptacle. A keyboard hold down mechanism is connected to the receptacle outward of a perimeter of the keyboard and is connected to the keyboard at a central portion of the keyboard inward of the perimeter.

Abstract: A mobile device has a front frame with a key opening, a first forward facing surface adjacent the key opening and a second forward facing surface adjacent the key opening. The mobile device includes a keypad with keys coupled to a flexible backing. The keypad is insertable from behind the front frame of the mobile device to position the keys into openings in the front frame and laterally expandable to position the keys on opposing lateral sides of the keypad in front of forward facing surfaces of the front frame.

Abstract: A grid connected keyboard which includes a keyboard base; and a removable keyboard positioned with respect to the keyboard base. The removable keyboard include a keyboard grid having a plurality of spaces; a plurality of keyboard keys positioned within the spaces of the keyboard grid; and fastening means between the keyboard grid and each of the plurality of keyboard keys for maintaining the keyboard keys within the spaces of the keyboard grid. The fastening means allows movement of the keyboard keys in a direction perpendicular to a plane that contains the keyboard grid. The removable keyboard, including the plurality of keyboard keys, are removable from the keyboard base as a unit.

Abstract: A dust-resistant keyboard assembly includes a keyboard body and a dust-resistant cover. The dust-resistant cover connects to the keyboard body and is moveable from a first state where the dust-resistant cover is positioned above the keyboard body to a second state where the dust-resistant cover abuts the keyboard body.

Abstract: A keyboard/keyboard enclosure is provided. The keyboard/keyboard enclosure includes front and rear shells removably connected together and made of a polymer material such as Nylon 6. A keypad is positioned on the front surface of the front shell. The rear shell includes a cutout and a removable hatch covering the cutout.

Abstract: A support stand is disclosed. The support stand includes a first base body, a connecting member, a second base body, and a support member. The first base body includes an input device and a first electric connector, wherein the first electric connector is electrically connected to the input device. The connecting member is connected with the first base body. The second base body is connected with the connecting member, and the second base body is rotatable relative to the first base body via the connecting member. The support member is connected with the first base body, and it can balance the support stand when the first base body is not located on the same plane.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing, an engagement portion, a module, and a member. The engagement portion is on an inner surface of the housing. The module is in the housing. The member is configured to slide substantially in parallel with the inner surface of the housing in order to engage the engagement portion and to support the module from a side opposite to the inner surface of the housing.

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: Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to inputs for computing devices. For example, an input, such as a keyboard, may include a plurality of layers, such as a base layer. The base layer may include a cutout defined at least partially by interior edges of the base layer. An antenna may be secured to a structural member of the computing device, and the antenna may receive electromagnetic radiation through the cutout in the base layer. In another example, the antenna may be mounted to a lower surface of a key cap.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a display portion and a keyboard portion that includes a cradle dock to allow the display portion to be removably connected to the keyboard portion in a first configuration, where a viewing angle of the display portion can be adjusted.

Abstract: A foldable keyboard including an upper housing having a plurality of keys, a lower housing having a plurality of keys, a spine member configured for pivotally connecting the upper and lower housings along a horizontal axis defined by the upper and lower housings, and a hinge mechanism provided in the spine member and configured for enabling movement of the upper housing relative to the lower housing to move the keyboard between a closed configuration and an open configuration.

Abstract: A computer system with an input assembly may include a fastener positioned through a bottom chassis and into a pre-existing opening of a pantograph. In a keyboard assembly, the fastener may couple to a boss axially aligned with the pantograph housed at least partially within a keyboard key. In a touchpad assembly, the fastener may couple to a boss axially aligned with the pantograph housed underneath a tactile sensing layer. The fastener may occupy the space in the pantograph without making contact with the key or tactile sensing layer as the key or tactile sensing layer is depressed.

Abstract: A keyboard dock and a computer system are provided. The computer system includes a portable computer and the keyboard dock. The keyboard dock includes a base, a supporting plate, a first bracket, a sleeve and a second bracket. The base has a keyboard module. The supporting plate is used for supporting the portable computer. Ends of the first bracket are pivotally connected to the base and the supporting plate respectively. The sleeve is movably assembled to the first bracket. One end of the second bracket is pivotally connected to the sleeve, and another end of the second bracket is pivotally connected to the base or the supporting plate. The second bracket is shorter than the first bracket. The supporting plate covers the base in a first state. The supporting plate obliquely stands on the base in a second state, and the keyboard module is not covered by the supporting plate.

Abstract: A keyboard lift mechanism includes a sliding block, a link bar, a hinge assembly, a driving member and a resilient member. The sliding block is slidably disposed inside a lower casing. Both ends of the link bar are pivoted to a keyboard and the sliding block, respectively. The driving member is coupled to the hinge assembly. The resilient member abuts against the lower casing and the sliding block. The resilient member and the driving member drive the sliding block to move in a first direction when the upper casing rotates in a first rotating direction, such that the link bar is driven to rotate the keyboard to a containing position, and drive the sliding block to move in a second direction when the upper casing rotates in a second rotating direction, such that the link bar is driven to rotate the keyboard to an opening position.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a frame, a keyboard module, and a shielding member. The frame defines an opening and comprises a lateral flange. The keyboard module is located in the opening and includes a plurality of keys. A gap is defined between the keyboard and the lateral flange. The shielding member covers and shields the gap under the keyboard module.

Abstract: Keyboard assembly includes a base, a keyboard, and a fixing structure. The base includes a main body, and the main body defines a recess portion. The keyboard is received in the recess portion, and a first magnet is located on the keyboard. The fixing structure includes a fixing piece engaged with the recess portion, a second magnet, and a third magnet. The second magnet and the third magnet are attached to the fixing piece. The fixing piece is movable relative to the recess portion between a first position and a second position. When the fixing piece is located in the first position, the first magnet and the second magnet are attracted with each other, to secure the keyboard to the recess portion. When the fixing piece is located in the second position, the first magnet and the second magnet repel each other, to disengage the keyboard form the recess portion.

Abstract: A detachable pivoting chassis includes an accommodating base, a seat, a keyboard, a pivot module and a movable stand, and the accommodating base has an accommodating part for accommodating an electronic device, and the seat has an accommodating part for accommodating a keyboard, and the pivot module has at least two connecting elements and a pivoting element, and the connecting element is disposed on a side of the accommodating base and detachably coupled to the pivoting element, such that the accommodating base can be pivoted by the pivot module, and an end of the movable stand is pivotally coupled to an external side of the accommodating base, so that the electronic device can change its using status according to user requirements, and the detachable pivoting chassis can be combined with other electronic devices to provide the convenience of use.

Abstract: A wiring structure between main body and cover body of electronic device includes a support connection member. The support connection member has a first pivoted section pivotally connected to the cover body and a second pivoted section pivotally connected to the main body. The first pivoted section is formed with a first pivot hole communicating with outer side. The second pivoted section is formed with a second pivot hole communicating with outer side. The support connection member is formed with a recessed receiving space between the first and second pivoted sections in communication with the first and second pivot holes. At least one conductive body is disposed in the receiving space. The conductive body has a first connection end and a second connection end respectively outward extending from the first and second pivot holes. A protection cover board is disposed in the receiving space for covering the conductive body.

Abstract: An expandable keyboard device includes a keyboard, and a supporting assembly having interconnected first and second panels. The second panel is adapted to connect with an electronic device. The supporting assembly is movable relative to the keyboard between an unfolded state, where the first panel extends upwardly relative to the keyboard for supporting the electronic device above the keyboard, and a folded state, where the second panel along with the electronic device cover the keyboard. An electrical connector is disposed in the housing for electrical connection with the electronic device. A connecting unit interconnects the supporting assembly and the keyboard.

Abstract: Flux fountain techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes a cover configured to be disposed over at least a portion of a display device of a computing device that is configured as a tablet and a connection portion attached to the cover using a flexible hinge. The connection portion is configured to be physically coupled to the computing device using a magnetic coupling device. The magnetic coupling device includes a first magnet that is disposed in the connection portion such that a magnetic field is aligned along an axis and second and third magnets are disposed in the connection portion at opposing sides of the first magnet from each other. The second and third magnets have respective magnetic fields that are aligned along a respective axis that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the magnetic field of the first magnet.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a casing that is formed by press molding and that has positioning holes; a first assembly having positioning projections that are inserted into the positioning holes and at whose distal ends are provided buffer portions that project-out from the positioning holes, the first assembly being assembled to an inner side of the casing in a positioned state due to the positioning projections being inserted into the positioning holes; and a second assembly having engaging portions, and being assembled to the inner side of the casing in a state of being positioned at the first assembly, due to the engaging portions being engaged with engaged portions that are formed at the first assembly.

Abstract: A keyboard unit may comprise a keyboard body having a top face and a planar bottom face. The keyboard body may be adapted for installation in a laptop computer. The planar bottom face of the keyboard body may be disposed toward a bottom case of the laptop when installed therein. A plurality of key tops may be disposed on the top face of the keyboard body. A plurality of bosses may have end openings aligned at same plane as the planar bottom face.

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.

Abstract: Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a lower cover, a keyboard disposed on the lower cover, an upper cover pivotally connected to a side of the lower cover, a support target member disposed on the upper cover, a support frame, and a first driving part. The support frame has at least one first inclined surface structure. A second inclined surface structure is formed at a position of the first driving part corresponding to the first inclined surface structure. When the first driving part moves in a first direction to drive the support frame to a support position in a second direction, the second inclined surface structure supports the first inclined surface structure so that the support frame can support the support target member when the upper cover covers the lower cover.

Abstract: A keyboard applied to an electronic device, includes a main body, a connecting panel, and at least one fixing member. The connecting panel and the main body are fastened together by the at least one fixing member. An electronic device using the keyboard is also provided.

Abstract: A protecting device for an electronic device is provided. The protecting device includes a casing, an energy storage element, and a second accommodating part. The casing has a first accommodating part for accommodating the electronic device. The second accommodating part is disposed in the casing for accommodating a peripheral component. The energy storage element is disposed within the casing, and electrically connected with the first accommodating part and the second accommodating part. When the electronic device is accommodated within the first accommodating part, electric power is transmitted from the energy storage element to the electronic device. When the peripheral component is accommodated within the second accommodating part, electric power is transmitted from the energy storage element to the peripheral component.

Abstract: Systems are disclosed that relate to modular furniture capable of providing conventional desk functions as well as integrated electronic components which house, store, and operate electronic devices, such as computers and associated devices. Furniture components of a traditional office are adapted to house a plurality of electronic components of a traditional computer system. Connectors, expansion slots, networking capabilities, and other storage units are provided within the furniture components enabling several electronic devices to be installed within the furniture components and communicate with each other, integrating a fully functional computer system into a classroom or office desk. The disclosed modular furniture systems provide multiple resources and functions in a small footprint and are useable in a variety of school, personal and work settings.

Abstract: A cover for a portable electronic device includes a keyboard for electrically communicating with the portable electronic device. The cover includes a back cover body for coupling to a back side of the portable electronic device, and a front cover body coupled to the back cover body and foldable relative thereto. The back cover body is movable relative to the portable electronic device such that a first portion of the back cover body slides away from a back side of the portable electronic device. The front cover body is foldable to stack a keyboard portion, on which the keyboard is disposed, and a support portion of the front cover body. The first portion of the back cover body, the support portion, and the keyboard portion are stacked when the keyboard is exposed for use.

Abstract: An apparatus has a first housing and a second housing. By one approach at least the second housing has at least one exterior edge configured as a pivot surface. The first housing includes at least a first magnet and the second housing includes at least a second magnet that is disposed proximal to the aforementioned pivot surface. So configured, the first and second magnet interact with one another and thereby serve as a magnetic connector such that the first housing pivots with respect to the second housing about the pivot surface. By one approach, the first and second housing do not pivotally connect to one another via a mechanical connector.

Abstract: A keyboard portion is configured to move (with respect to a housing) between a deployed position and a non-deployed position. A cover pivotally couples to the housing and is configured to at least partially cover the keyboard portion when the keyboard portion is in the non-deployed position and to reveal the keyboard portion when the keyboard portion is in the deployed position. By one approach the cover is configured to move the keyboard portion between the deployed position and the non-deployed position as the cover pivots with respect to the housing.

Abstract: A computing device may include a base assembly defining an opening, and a keyboard assembly including a plurality of keys. The keyboard assembly may be disposed within the opening of the base assembly. The computing device may include a keyboard support member having a lattice structure defining a plurality of openings. The keyboard support member may be configured to secure the keyboard assembly to the base assembly within the opening defined by the base assembly such that the plurality of keys fit within the plurality of openings defined by the lattice structure.

Abstract: A foldable display device including a case that stably supports a flexible display panel for improving user convenience is disclosed. In one aspect, the foldable display device includes a flexible display panel including a foldable area between lateral plane areas thereof and a pair of front cases surrounding a front perimeter of the flexible display panel. The device also includes a pair of bottom cases coupled with the pair of front cases to house the flexible display panel and a biaxial hinge member mounted to the bottom case in the foldable area to connect the pair of front cases to respective rotation points.

Abstract: A keyboard assembly includes a keyboard, a receiving member, and a supporting member receiving the receiving member. The keyboard defines a nick. The receiving member defines a receiving space receiving the keyboard. The supporting member includes a resilient piece and a resisting portion. The resilient piece includes a stopper portion. The resilient piece is engaged in the nick to prevent the keyboard from moving along a first direction. The resisting portion is used for resisting the stopper portion to prevent the resilient piece from moving along the first direction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method of manufacturing a printed circuit board, including: mounting a strip substrate on a fixing member; separating the strip substrate into unit substrates by performing a singulation process; attaching solder balls onto the unit substrates using a jig; and fixing the solder balls on the unit substrates by performing a reflow process. The method of manufacturing a printed circuit board is advantageous in that the solder balls can be accurately formed at the predetermined positions of the strip substrate because they are attached to the unit substrates after the warpage of the strip substrate was reduced by a singulation process.

Abstract: A power adapter device is to be applied to an electronic device, and includes a power adapter and a carrying pad. The power adapter includes a power adapter body, which has a pad-connecting end and a pad-storing end opposite to said pad-connecting end. The carrying pad has a free end, and an adapter-connecting end opposite to the free end and connected to the pad-connecting end. The carrying pad is switchable with respect to the power adapter body between an unfolded state, where the carrying pad is unfolded at one side of the power adapter body with the free end remote from the power adapter body, and a stored state, where the carrying pad is folded toward the power adapter body with the free end being close to the pad-storing end.

Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable keyboard comprising a plurality of sections, a flat cable electrically connected between the sections, and a folding component connected between the sections. The folding component comprises fixing parts corresponding to the sections, and a connecting part connected between the fixing parts. The sections are correspondingly fixed on the fixing parts of the folding component. The connecting part is located between the sections. The sections pivot about the connecting part therebetween for folding or unfolding the foldable keyboard. The present invention adopts a folding component to connect the sections of the keyboard for folding the sections of the keyboard thereby being portable. The folding component is easy to manufacture with low cost, effectively reduces the thickness of the keyboard and extends the service life of the keyboard.

Abstract: An apparatus has a first body part, a second body part, and a support mechanism configured to keep the first and second body parts together while enabling a user to move the first and second body parts between a closed configuration and an open configuration. In the closed configuration, the first and second body parts are stacked and the support mechanism is sandwiched between the first and second body parts. The apparatus further has user input equipment positioned such that the user input equipment is behind the first body part and accessible to the user when the first and second body parts are in the open configuration and the user input equipment is not accessible to the user when the first and second body parts are in the closed configuration.

Abstract: A flexible printed circuit (FPC) is provided comprising a base plate and a pair of elongated resin strips disposed on the base plate. The resin strips comprise conductive traces embedded between the resin strips and configured to electrically couple a first unit of an electronic device at a tail end of the resin strips with a second unit of the electronic device at an opposing end of the resin strips. The resin strips have edges having cutouts formed therein adjacent to the tail end.

Abstract: An electronic device supporting mechanism includes a base, a top cover, a first supporting member and a second supporting member. The first supporting member and the second supporting member are rotatable relative to the base to a supporting position or a storing position. In a case that the first supporting member and the second supporting member are rotated to the supporting portion, an electronic device can be supported. Whereas, in a case that the first supporting member and the second supporting member are rotated to the storing position, the first supporting member and the second supporting member are respectively stored within two receiving spaces of the base. The electronic device supporting mechanism is advantageous for protecting the supporting components and is easily carried.

Abstract: There is provided a portable apparatus including a top layer portion, a bottom layer portion, and a frame layer portion provided between the top layer portion and the bottom layer portion, wherein the frame layer portion is formed of a rigid material and comprises a plurality of compartmented openings, and wherein the compartmented openings are formed as volumes of spaces partitioned by an arrangement of crosspiece portions forming at least a part of the frame layer portion, and a circuitry component constituting a part of the portable apparatus is placed within at least one of the compartmented openings.

Abstract: An encryption keyboard is provided, especially an encryption keyboard including a front spying and detecting protection system. The encryption keyboard comprises a panel and a main control panel. A sealed flexible printed circuit board (PCB) is set between the panel and the main control panel. A circuit for preventing from spying and detecting is set in the sealed flexible circuit. The circuit for preventing from spying and detecting is connected to the surface of the sealed flexible circuit through a circuit pin, and is connected electrically to the control circuit of the main control panel for realizing a self-destroyed function through the circuit pin. The keyboard also includes a split style key grain, which comprises a keycap and a press post. The keycap comprises a cap top and an admission space which is positioned on the undersurface of the cap top and includes a downward opening.

Abstract: A printed circuit board and a design method thereof are disclosed. The design method includes: wiring signal lines on an area basis at inner layers adjacent to outer surface layers; arranging the outer surface layers with no wiring or few wirings and interconnecting the outer surface layers through vias, so that the outer surface layers function as a primary ground; and setting parameters of a line width and a layer height to control a target impedance value. The printed circuit board includes outer surface layers and two inner layers therebetween. The inner layers adjacent to the outer surface layers are used for arranging signal lines on an area basis; and the outer surface layers are arranged with no wiring or few wirings and are interconnected as a primary ground through vias. The invention also discloses a mainboard of a terminal product using the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A keyboard assembly includes a keyboard, two latching structures, and a data cable. The keyboard includes a bottom plate. Each latching structure is located on the bottom plate and includes a positioning post and a latching strip. The positioning post is located on the bottom plate, and the latching strip extends from the positioning post. The data cable is wrapped around the positioning posts to prevent the data cable from extending too long out of the keyboard.

Abstract: A draining apparatus for a keyboard of an electronic device includes a base for slantingly supporting the keyboard and a protecting film to be covered on the keyboard. The protecting film includes a waterproof sheet and a flange protruding up from edges of the waterproof sheet. The flange defines an outfall adjacent to a bottom end of the flange. In case liquid is spilled on the protecting film, the water may flow downward and islet out through the outfall.

Abstract: A computing device including fastening features. The computing device may include an upper shell comprising an upper boss protruding from the upper shell, the upper boss defining a cavity. The computing device may include a lower shell comprising a lower boss protruding from the lower shell. The computing device may include a threaded insert including an insert portion received at the cavity of the upper boss. The threaded insert may include a flange portion wider than the insert portion, and a lateral movement reduction feature. The computing device may include a fastener received through the lower boss and through the threaded insert to fasten the upper shell and lower shell to each other.