For Computer Display Patents (Class 361/679.21)
  • Patent number: 8971027
    Abstract: In a display device cabinet, a fixing assembly to join a front panel and a rear panel include a first fixing mechanism that uses attachment screws and a second fixing mechanism that uses no attachment screws, which have a structure that prevents the application of excessive force to engaging openings and protrusions during the assembly process and disassembly process. The second fixing mechanism includes protrusions on an edge frame of the front panel, a mating piece provided on the rear panel, engaging openings provided in the mating piece, and rib-shaped plates defining stopper elements between the edge frame and the outer frame of the display module. The stopper elements prevent the protrusions from slipping out of the engaging openings by contacting the outer frame. The stopper elements are shaped to prevent interference between the stopper elements and the outer frame during cabinet assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideo Yonezawa, Yuki Kita, Akihiro Fujikawa, Kenji Ogura, Tsukasa Fujimoto
  • Publication number: 20150055012
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided for solving a technical problem existed in the prior art that an electronic device is incapable of supporting itself independently. The electronic device includes a first component including a display unit, where the display unit is arranged on a first surface of the first component; and a second component including a connecting member and a supporter, where the second component is arranged at a first side portion of the first component. The supporter is movable with respect to the first component via the connecting member, and when the supporter moves to a first relative position with respect to the first component, the supporter may be used to support the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yimin Zheng
  • Patent number: 8964366
    Abstract: A waterproofing backing adhesive structure is disclosed. The waterproofing backing adhesive structure is applied to an electronic device having a front cover and a display panel. The waterproofing backing adhesive structure includes an adhesive main body, an adhesive material, and a plurality of air chambers. The plurality of air chambers are formed on at least one of the surfaces of an upper surface or a bottom surface of the adhesive main body which is attached with the adhesive material for accommodating the air of a bubble generated when the adhesive main body is attached to the front cover or the display panel. The plurality of air chambers are for releasing the pressure of the bubble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Hou-Chun Huang, Chih-Feng Yeh
  • Patent number: 8964367
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a display panel, a first cover which covers a front side of the display panel, a second cover which covers a rear side of the display panel, a plurality of nail portions on an outer circumferential portion of either one of the first cover and the second cover and directed in a same direction, and a plurality of reception portions on an outer circumferential portion of the other one of the first cover and the second cover and engaging with the plurality of nail portions, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Kenji Nonaka
  • Patent number: 8960618
    Abstract: A detachable hanger and a supporting stand with the detachable hanger are disclosed. The supporting stand includes a mount, a support member, an object-fixing structure, and the detachable hanger. The support member is disposed on the mount and includes an engagement structure. The object-fixing structure is disposed on the support member for fixing an object. The detachable hanger includes a hanger part and an engagement part. The engagement part is connected to the hanger part and engaged with the engagement structure in a rotary way. Thereby, the detachable hanger can be detached for storage of the supporting stand; when the supporting stand needs to be used again, the detachable hanger can be engaged onto the support member simply and firmly. Therefore, the invention solves the problem of the inconvenient storage for a conventional supporting stand with an undetachable hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: BenQ Corporation
    Inventor: Wei-Chieh Chen
  • Publication number: 20150049424
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed, which includes a display panel, a frame, and a spacer unit. The frame includes a number of sub-frames. At least one boundary region is formed between each two of the neighboring sub-frames. The spacer unit is positioned between the display panel and the frame and partially overlaps with the at least one boundary region, wherein the spacer unit is across two adjacent edges of each two of the neighboring sub-frames and contacts with two surfaces of each two of the neighboring sub-frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hsin-Tien WU, Kun-Sheng TSAI, Chao-Hsiang WANG
  • Patent number: 8953116
    Abstract: A media player comprising a display screen is provided. The media player can include a housing having an opening and an area of reduced thickness around the opening. The media player can also include a transparent wall having a flange. Alternatively, the transparent wall may not require a flange but rather can be a flat, substantially transparent piece of material such as plexiglass or glass. The flange can be adhered to a surface of the area of reduced thickness in order to form a transparent protective cover for the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Joseph Weber, Pinida Jan Moolsintong, Stephen P. Zadesky
  • Patent number: 8953310
    Abstract: A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventors: Samuel G. Smith, Jared A. Sartee, Florence W. Ow, Andrew D. Lauder, Jeremy C. Franklin
  • Patent number: 8950718
    Abstract: A support device having multiple degrees of freedom includes a base unit, a first support unit, a second support unit and a hinge unit. The base unit includes a base body. The first support unit includes a first support structure disposed on the base body. The second support unit includes a second support structure disposed between the first support structure and at least one display. The hinge unit includes a first hinge structure connected between the first support structure and a first end of the second support structure and a second hinge structure connected between a second end of the second support structure and the at least one display. Therefore, the second support structure can be pivotally disposed on the first support structure through the first hinge structure, and the at least one display can be pivotally disposed on the second support structure through the second hinge structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Flytech Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kuan-Ming Su
  • Patent number: 8950725
    Abstract: A frame stand includes a board, an interface plate and a supporting rack. The board is mounted on a display panel. The interface plate pivotally connects the board by a first shaft. The interface plate rotates in parallel with respect to the board and form a first rotate angle. The supporting rack connects the interface plate and has a second shaft and a supporting member. The supporting member swings a second angle by using the second shaft as an axis. The second shaft selectively approaches or moves away from a working surface. The frame stand switches between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the supporting member and the first side of display panel rest on the working surface. In the second state, the supporting member and the second side of display panel rest on the working surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Syncmold Enterprise Corp.
    Inventors: Wei-Yi Huang, Chunh-Siang Tsai
  • Patent number: 8953307
    Abstract: A display device is provided. The display device includes a front panel forming a front exterior of the display device and transmitting images therethrough, a back cover forming a rear exterior of the display device and comprising an edge portion making contact with a backside of the front panel, and a display module accommodated in a space formed by the front panel and the back cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Dae-Sung Oh
  • Patent number: 8953309
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a main body, a bottom shell, and an electrical connection port. The bottom shell is pivotally connected to the main body, and the electrical connection port is disposed on the bottom shell. When the bottom shell is in a closed position relative to the main body, the electrical connection port is covered by the main body. When the bottom shell rotates from the closed position to an opened position relative to the main body, an opening is formed between the main body and the bottom shell, and the electrical connection port is exposed to the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Cheng-Mao Chang, Ching-Piao Kuan, Chih-Ming Kuo, Yan-Lin Kuo
  • Publication number: 20150036276
    Abstract: A transparent conductive film includes a metal filler and a colored self-assembled material adsorbed to the surface of the metal filler. This transparent conductive film can prevent diffuse reflection of light on the surface of the metal filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Naoto Kaneko, Mikihisa Mizuno, Sung-kil Lee, Ryosuke Iwata, Yasuhisa Ishii
  • Patent number: 8947869
    Abstract: Display apparatuses and mounting devices are disclosed. The display apparatuses may include a display panel for displaying visual information and a mounting device coupled with the display panel and movably coupled with a supporting base. The mounting device may comprise a panel-mount interface coupled with the display panel and a receiving device capable of being configured to be at least partially embedded into the supporting base. The panel-mount interface may be coupled with the receiving device through a coupling device comprising a joining piece and at least one of a plurality of receiving holes or at least one sliding groove. The joining piece may be movable among the plurality of the receiving holes or within the at least one sliding groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Tzeng-Shii Tsai, Yueh-Hua Lee, Wen-Tung Wang
  • Patent number: 8947866
    Abstract: A display device comprising a display panel and a display cover plate positioned between the display panel and an observer. The display cover plate is housed within a protective frame (edge bracket) that protects edges of the display cover plate from damage. The edge bracket supports the edge portions of the display cover plate that are most likely to have flaws resulting from such operations as cutting and grinding, and minimizes flexing of the display cover plate, particularly at an edge, which could result in the formation of cracks at the flaw site and propagation of those cracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Joshua Michael Jacobs, Cheng-Chung Li
  • Patent number: 8947868
    Abstract: A protective cover includes an input operating unit and a cover unit. Through the input operating unit, an input operation to an electronic apparatus is performed. In the cover unit, the input operating unit is disposed. In the protective cover, the cover unit includes a folding section and two plate sections connected to the folding section. A connection terminal section is provided to which the electronic apparatus is connected. A wiring section which interconnects the input operating unit and the connection terminal section and which is bent attendantly on folding at the folding section is disposed inside the cover unit. Folding at the folding section into a predetermined shape enables setting of a cover mode in which the electronic apparatus is covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Takuya Motoishi, Yuuki Kubota, Yasushi Itoshiro, Junichiro Ishii, Hiroshi Katayama, Junichiro Misawa
  • Patent number: 8944396
    Abstract: A torsion adjusting structure, which is installed on a shaft and a carrying member pivoted on the shaft, includes a gear, a pair of friction washers, and a linkage assembly. The shaft passes through the gear and the friction washers respectively abutted on two opposite surfaces of the gear. The linkage assembly installed on the carrying member has an engaging portion. The linkage assembly is adjusted between an engaging position and a separating position. When the linkage assembly is at the engaging position, the engaging portion engages with the gear for enabling rotation of the carrying member to rotate the gear to rub the friction washers, thereby providing the carrying member with an additional torsion. When the linkage assembly is at the separating position, the engaging portion separates from the gear for maintaining the relative position between the gear and the friction washers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignees: Lite-On Electronics (Guangzhou) Limited, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Shu-Hua Mau, Yue-Wen Jiang
  • Patent number: 8947865
    Abstract: A mobile terminal device includes a case that forms a storage space for storing a component and that includes an open section at a first surface, a display module that is stored in the open section of the case and that includes a display surface for allowing information to be displayed thereon adjacent to the first surface, a plate that is fixed to an inner surface of the case and that partitions the storage space into a space for storing the display module and a space for storing a component other than the display module, a panel that covers the open section of the case and that supports the display module such that the display module is sandwiched between the panel and the plate, and an adhesive that adheres the panel and a surrounding region of the open section of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Hiroaki Matsuda, Tatsuhito Araki, Manabu Hongo, Hiroaki Sakashita
  • Patent number: 8947867
    Abstract: A sliding-type electronic apparatus with a strengthening force structure includes a body served as a system terminal and an upper cover disposed on the body and having a surface configured with a touch screen. A sliding and cover-lifting member constituted by a sliding rail, a sliding member and a pivot shaft device is at least disposed between the body and the upper cover. In a normal state, a supporting device, together with the sliding and cover-lifting member, is horizontally and supportively placed in a preset concave chamber space of the body. The auxiliary supporting devices can be formed as an inclined auxiliary support structure on the rear surface of the upper cover when the upper cover is lifted, thereby effectively increasing the screen touch resistance to inhibit screen wobble in an operation process and to promote the support effect and operation stability of the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: First Dome Corporation
    Inventors: An Szu Hsu, Way-Han Dai, Hsiu-Fan Ho
  • Patent number: 8941988
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a main body, a cover, and a storage portion. The main body includes a display unit. The cover includes a first surface at which the main body is supported, and a second surface on which the main body is placed. The storage portion is provided between the first and second surfaces. The cover includes a first use mode in which the display unit is covered, and a second use mode in which the display unit is exposed, and the first and second surfaces are rotatable with respect to each other in the second use mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Koji Ariga
  • Patent number: 8941980
    Abstract: An electronic device assembly includes an electronic device, a rotatable member rotatably attached to the electronic device about a first shaft, and a peripheral device rotatably attached to the rotatable member about a second shaft. The rotatable member and the peripheral device are located on a front side of the electronic device. The peripheral device is rotatable about the second shaft relative to the rotatable member, for allowing the rotatable member and the peripheral device to be located on a same plane. The rotatable member is rotatable about the first shaft relative to the electronic device, for allowing the rotatable member and the peripheral device to be cooperatively attached to a back side of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: ScienBiziP Consulting(Shenzhen)Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Yen Hsu, Shih-Wei Chao, Yu-Lang Chang, Lee-Hui Kuo
  • 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: 8939289
    Abstract: A waterproof structure of a packing box for a LCD panel is disclosed. The waterproof structure includes the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion. The first engaging portion is disposed on a bottom plate of the packing box. At least one opening passing through the bottom plate is disposed in the bottom plate. The first engaging portion is located between the opening and a side wall of the packing box. The second engaging portion is disposed on a bottom surface of a cushion of the packing box. The second engaging portion is corresponding to the first engaging portion to allow the second engaging portion engage with the first engaging portion when the cushion is disposed on the bottom plate. A packing box for a LCD panel is further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Yi-Cheng Kuo, Shihhsiang Chen, Jiaxin Li, Jiahe Cheng
  • Publication number: 20150022962
    Abstract: A display device and a laptop computer including the same are disclosed. The display device includes a display module, a front cover including a front horizontal part, which covers an edge of a front surface of the display module and extends in a horizontal direction, and a front vertical part, which extends from the front horizontal part in a vertical direction and is positioned on the side of the display module, and a back cover including a back horizontal part, which is positioned in the rear of the display module and extends in the horizontal direction, and a back vertical part, which extends from the back horizontal part in the vertical direction and corresponds to the front vertical part of the front cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Haeok KWON, Byeongduk An, Junhyung Lee
  • Patent number: 8937804
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel that displays an image in a display area, a frame that is configured to have an opening in a portion facing the display area of the display panel, and to cover a peripheral portion of the display area of the display panel and side surfaces of the display panel, and shock absorbers that are arranged in a portion facing the display panel around the opening of the frame. The shock absorbers include first shock absorbers, and second shock absorbers thinner than the first absorbers. With this configuration, in the display device, the display panel or a constituent component of the display panel does not interfere with the frame or the like even if the display panel or the constituent component is warped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventor: Kazuyoshi Tanaka
  • Patent number: 8934227
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the display device includes a display panel, a housing which houses the display panel and a frame which is disposed under the housing and comprises a first bottom portion. The first bottom portion includes a first bottom surface which is an upper surface thereof and a first base surface which is a lower surface thereof, and the frame includes a groove recessed from the first bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kyu-Hyeong Cheon
  • Patent number: 8934229
    Abstract: An electronics device includes a plurality of panels. A first panel includes device electronics positioned within a housing that functions as a protective cover. A second panel includes a touchscreen display on a display side and a housing on a backside. The second panel is coupled to the first panel using a first hinge mechanism, such as a reversible hinge. A third panel includes a touchscreen display configurable as an adaptive interface. The third panel is coupled to the second panel using a second hinge mechanism. The first panel, the second panel, and the third panel are coupled together as a “z-fold”, and are movable into a plurality of different configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Brad Thorson
  • Patent number: 8934067
    Abstract: Provided is a display device including a display panel displaying an image, a chassis containing the display panel and including at least one joining region, in which a main through hole and at least one sub-through hole are provided, a bracket disposed on the joining region and facing the display panel, the bracket including a first through hole corresponding to the main through hole and a second through hole corresponding to the sub-through hole, and a joining element inserted into the sub-through hole and the second through hole to couple the chassis to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yonghun Jung
  • 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: 8922457
    Abstract: A multi-monitor display system is described having an arm adapted for supporting a plurality of monitors containing display screens. The system also includes a column for supporting the arm, a monitor controller assembly for electronically controlling images displayed on the screens, and a graphics assembly for sending signals to the monitor controller assembly to produce the images. The system is used in conjunction with a central processor located in a computer housing. The monitor controller assembly is disposed outside of the monitors and/or the graphics assembly is disposed outside the computer housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Jerry Moscovitch
  • Patent number: 8922983
    Abstract: A metal support structure for a mobile device includes a substantially flat front side configured to support a display and a back side having a lattice structure configured to provide rigidity to the mobile device while keeping a weight below a weight threshold, and to support a logic board. The metal support structure further includes a plurality of slots around a periphery of the metal support structure, configured to permit emitters for an infrared touch sensor mounted on the logic board to project infrared beams to receivers mounted on the logic board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven L. Owen, Bryan C. Asuncion
  • Publication number: 20140376167
    Abstract: A management device includes a control module, a display module, and an input module. The control module includes a control chip and a detecting unit. The detecting unit is used to receive first signals corresponding to a working status of hard disks and a backplane. The display module is coupled to the control chip to display parameters presenting the working status of the hard disks. The input module is used to input signals to control the display module to display more detailed parameters of the hard disks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: ZHAO-YANG CAI, ZHENG-QUAN PENG, HAI-QING ZHOU, YI-XIN TU
  • Patent number: 8917505
    Abstract: A stand assembly for a computing device is provided. The stand assembly includes a stand and a coupling mechanism to couple the stand to a rear face of the computing device. The coupling mechanism is structured to enable the stand to be moved under bias into multiple positions, including a first position in which the stand extends outward from the rear face at a first angle and retains the computing device upright at a first orientation, and a second position in which the stand extends outward from the rear face at a second angle and retains the computing device upright at a second orientation. The coupling mechanism is structured to return the stand, from at least each of the first position and the second position, into a closed position that abuts the rear face of the computing device when the coupling mechanism is relaxed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Alexander Wroblewski, Richard Gioscia, Philip Bryan, Sean Eugene Daley
  • Patent number: 8917237
    Abstract: An example information processing system includes a stationary display device, and a portable display device on which a predetermined input can be made by a user. A content item is played and displayed on the stationary display device, and while the content item is being played, the playback image of the content item and a user interface image used for specifying a content item to be played are selectively displayed on the portable display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Munetaka Tsuda
  • Patent number: 8917516
    Abstract: In a flexible display device including flexibility and toughness, and a method of manufacturing the flexible display device, the flexible display device includes a glass substrate, a flexible substrate and a display unit which are sequentially stacked, and the flexible display device has a structure wherein a surface area of the flexible substrate is larger than a surface area of the glass substrate. A volume of the device may be significantly reduced for convenience of portability since a flexible area where the glass substrate is not located may be folded or rolled. Also, a stable circuit connection may be guaranteed since the driving chip is installed on a hard area which does not go through a heating process in order to separate the glass substrate and the flexible substrate during the manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Min-Cheol Kim
  • Patent number: 8913376
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Chin Wu, Teng-Yi Chiu, Yen-Ting Pan, Yi-Sheng Kao, Hish-Bin Dai
  • Publication number: 20140362511
    Abstract: An air supported frame is provided for supporting a large LED display wherein the frame includes upper, lower and side segments and has a front portion and a rear portion and the LED display is positioned when in use within the frame substantially midway between the front portion and rear portion. Further, an additional support structure may be attached to the upper and lower segments of the air supported frame wherein the additional support structure bends, curves, or angles away from the plane of the display so as to provide support to the upper segment without interfering with the display. In addition, the air supported frame may include vent seals that allow greater air pressure to be held within the air supported frame and a covering to block light along with a ventilation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Deutsch
  • Publication number: 20140362512
    Abstract: Provided is a modular display device for providing a digital representation of a blueprint. In one example, the device includes an elongated housing having an elongated opening parallel to a longitudinal axis of the housing. A core is configured to fit inside the housing in a rotatable manner. A flexible display is configured to move between one state where a majority of the flexible display is positioned inside the housing and rolled around the core and another state where a majority of the flexible display is moved out of the housing through the opening and positioned outside of the housing to form a viewing surface. A height and a width of the flexible display are sufficient to provide a 1:1 scale view of a drawing having dimensions defined by a drawing standard used in at least one of an architectural industry, an engineering industry, or a construction industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: MATTHEW C. HINSON
  • Publication number: 20140362311
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a transparent circuit substrate for a touch screen. The method may involve forming an electrode layer on a transparent substrate, stacking a light shielding layer on the transparent substrate such that the light shielding layer is located on an outside of the electrode layer, stacking a mask on the light shielding layer and the electrode layer, forming a conductive layer on the mask, forming connecting lines for connecting the electrode layer and connecting terminals by removing the mask and a portion of the conductive layer, and forming the connecting terminals on the light shielding layer such that the connecting terminals contact the connecting lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-Han KIM, Yeong-Seop LEE, Seok-Hong JEONG, Myung-Sop LEE, Kyoung-Suk OH, Jung-Hun WOO, Dong-Chul LEE, Jong-Hyun YIM, Sung-Il JANG, Yong-Gu CHO, Hyoung-Jun GO, Kyoung-Hun KIM, Jeong-Eun KIM, Hyeon-Beom KIM, Dae-Bin NOH, Jae-Young PARK, Eun-Jin BAEK, Chung-Hee LEE, Sung-Ho JUNG, Jae-Wook CHO
  • Patent number: 8908358
    Abstract: A protection case for protecting an electronic device is disclosed. The protection case includes a main body. The main body defines a receiving cavity for accommodating the electronic device and a plurality of connecting through holes for exposing a plurality of interface ports of the electronic device. The main body defines a number of grooves encircling the connecting through holes for receiving moisture in the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhou Chen
  • Patent number: 8908363
    Abstract: A display having pivot constraint function is disclosed in the present invention. The display includes a panel, a supporter, a pivot mechanism and a constraint mechanism. The pivot mechanism is disposed between a first bridging component of the panel and a second bridging component of the supporter. A rotation angle of the panel relative to the supporter can be adjusted via the pivot mechanism, and the constraint mechanism can constrain the rotation of the panel relative to the supporter. The constraint mechanism includes a body and a contacting portion. The body is movably disposed on the panel, and partly protrudes from a boundary of the panel. The contacting portion is connected to the body for simultaneously contacting the first bridging component and the second bridging component, so as to constrain rotation between the first bridging component and the second bridging component, and to fix a view angle of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Wei-Hsin 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: 8902607
    Abstract: A testing apparatus and method of extending the life of a testing apparatus may comprise a chassis including a case having a testing module receptacle receiving a plurality of testing modules comprising at least one processor module and a plurality of test modules, each having the same physical footprint, including respective racking mechanisms and inter-module interface connectors; and a backplane with connectors connecting with a respective inter-module connector, and bus-work interconnecting the respective modules through the inter-module interface connectors and the backplane connectors. The backplane may comprise a battery and display connector. The chassis may comprise a display mounting receptacle configured to receive a display unit having a display connector configured to interface with the backplane display connector. A battery receptacle may receive a battery unit, such as a rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: VeEX Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Ker Chin Chang, Cyrille Morelle
  • Publication number: 20140347803
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first unit and a second unit rotatably coupled to each other by a hinge mechanism. The first unit is provided with two operation buttons arranged symmetrical with respect to the center line passing through the respective centers of the first and second units. The second unit includes a power button that is superposed on one of the two operation buttons when the first and second screens are superposed on each other. One of the two operation buttons is used to display a keyboard image which permits an input operation through a touch panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Akira Imamura, Toshikatsu Nakamura
  • Patent number: 8896996
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display panel; a rear housing covering a back face of the display panel, and including a plurality of first screw holes at a peripheral portion thereof; a frame including a front portion, a side portion, a rear portion, and a plurality of second screw holes provided in the rear portion, the front portion covering a peripheral portion of a front face of the display panel, the side portion covering a side face of the display panel, the rear portion covering the peripheral portion of the rear housing, and the second screw holes being arranged alternately with the first screw holes; and a back face plate covering the rear portion of the frame and the rear housing, and including third screw holes corresponding to the first screw holes and the second screw holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Takeshi Sakamoto
  • Patent number: 8896994
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: a chassis; an input device and a display panel that are arranged within the chassis; an elastic member that is arranged between the chassis and the display panel; and a holding member that holds the input device, that is secured to the chassis, and that pushes the display panel toward the elastic member to deform the elastic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Takashi Abe, Daisuke Mihara
  • Patent number: 8896995
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for shock mounting glass for an electronic device are disclosed. The glass for the electronic device can provide an outer surface for at least a portion of a housing for the electronic device. In one embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a compliant interface between the glass and the electronic device housing. In another embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a mechanically actuated retractable. For example, an outer glass member for an electronic device housing can be referred to as cover glass, which is often provided at a front surface of the electronic device housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Adam Mittleman, Stephen Brian Lynch
  • Patent number: 8896781
    Abstract: This display device includes a display portion, a first frame including an engaging protrusion portion, and a second frame including an engaging hole, while the engaging protrusion portion of the first frame includes a first engaging portion engaging with the engaging hole to regulate movement of the first frame in a second direction separating from the second frame and a second engaging portion engaging with the engaging hole to regulate movement of the first frame in a fourth direction opposite to a first direction with respect to the second frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazuya Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20140340587
    Abstract: Provided is a display device in which a wire material can be held to a front cabinet with favorable workability and low cost, and a wire material is desirably suppressed from being caught at a boss or the like when a rear cabinet is screwed to the front cabinet, and a television receiver with the display device. A boss is provided on a substrate attachment part which protrudes obliquely at a lower side of a frame part of a front cabinet. The boss includes a pedestal having a vertical cross section formed into a substantially C-shape, a tubular boss body provided on a flat surface of the pedestal, and a locking part continuously formed from the flat surface of the pedestal. The locking part includes a first stopper protruding in a surface direction of the substrate attachment part, and a second stopper which is provided at a tip of the first stopper so as to face the substrate attachment part. A wire harness is held by the locking part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Kohki Ejiri
  • Patent number: 8890775
    Abstract: An information display apparatus includes a fan face that is openly/closably bent like bellows, the fan face comprising a thin film flat display formed on a flexible and bendy thin film, the thin film flat display comprising a full color organic EL display capable of displaying a full color television image, a pair of main ribs joined to respective ends of the fan face, the fan face being disposed between the main ribs, a plurality of intermediate ribs interposed between the main ribs, the fan face being joined to the intermediate ribs, and a pivot for turnably fixing the main ribs and the intermediate ribs in a root portion. A television receiver circuit is disposed in one of the main ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: Senzo Kobayashi