Portable Computer Type Patents (Class 361/679.26)
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Patent number: 8780544Abstract: A flat cable arranging structure and a slider electronic apparatus therewith are disclosed. The slider electronic apparatus includes two casings movably connected to each other, a flat cable connected to the two casings respectively, and a flat cable arranging structure. The flat cable arranging structure is disposed in one of the two casings and includes a movement-guiding structure, a pushing-against part, and a forcing mechanism. The movement-guiding structure is fixedly disposed. The pushing-against part is disposed to be connected to the movement-guiding structure and is capable of being confined by the movement-guiding structure to move in a specific direction. The flat cable partially winds the pushing-against part. The forcing mechanism is disposed to at least contact the pushing-against part to keep the flat cable in a tensile stretch state. Thereby, the flat cable can be stretched all the time so as not to intertwine together.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Chun-Chien Chen
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Publication number: 20140192471Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a tablet PC, a base panel and two supports. Two opposite ends of each support are respectively pivoted to the tablet PC and the base panel through a first pivotal portion and a second pivotal portion. The second pivotal portion includes a shaft rod fastened on one end of the support, a retractable spring, a fixed cam fastened on the base panel, and a rotary cam. The retractable spring, the fixed cam and the rotary cam are sleeved on the shaft rod. The fixed cam includes three first peaks, and a first cave is formed between any two of the first peaks. The rotary cam is rotated along the supports, abutted against the fixed cam and the retractable spring. The rotary cam includes three second peaks, and a second cave is formed between any two of the second peaks.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Chun-Sen Chang, Chuan-Yu Hsu, Jung-Wen Chang
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Publication number: 20140192472Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a display portion including a display screen; a main body portion including upper and bottom surfaces; and a coupling portion to couple the display portion with the main body portion such that the display portion becomes rotatable between a first state where the display screen faces the upper surface and a second state where the display screen forms a predetermined angle with respect to the upper surface, the main body portion including a pair of side surfaces, and a first connector connectable with a first external connector and includes a lower surface exposed from the bottom surface, the display portion including a first leg portion that protrudes to be positioned lower than the bottom surface in the second state and comes into contact with a surface on which the main body portion is placed to form a predetermined tilt with respect to the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Kenji SAITO, Manabu Watabe, Takashi Nakamura, Kazuto Nakagawa
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Publication number: 20140192470Abstract: An upper lid body of a laptop includes a rear case, a front bezel, a display panel and at least one magnetic component. The rear case and the front bezel are combined with each other and an accommodation room is defined therein, so as to place the display panel between the rear case and the front bezel. The magnetic component is disposed in one of the rear case and the front bezel. The rear case and the front bezel are combined with each other by magnetic force of the magnetic component, so that the rear case and the front bezel are able to assemble/disassemble easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Jui Feng Ho, Hsiang Yun Kuo
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Patent number: 8773411Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic apparatus comprising a collapsible electronic display (20) having an active region (21) conceived to be extendable and comprising a substantially deformable area (24a, 24b) and a substantially non-deformable area in use; and electronic components for enabling electrical connectivity for the electronic display, wherein the electronic components are arranged on the substantially non-deformable area (23a, 23b, 23c) outside the active region (21).Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2008Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Creator Technology B.V.Inventors: Petrus Johannes Gerardus van Lieshout, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers, Hjalmar Edzer Ayco Huiteman
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Publication number: 20140185219Abstract: An electronic device can be provided with a housing having at least one wall defining a cavity and a flow sensor at least partially contained within the cavity. The flow sensor may be configured to detect a flow characteristic related to the flow of a fluid through a first portion of the cavity. The electronic device may also include a processor configured to alter a performance characteristic of the electronic device based on the detected flow characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Ihab A. Ali, Frank F. Liang
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Patent number: 8767384Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display module which forms an image, a window cover affixed to an upper side of the display module, a base cover affixed to a lower side of the display module and a middle member which is disposed between the display module and the base cover that includes both a module support unit for supporting the display module and a bezel unit arranged about a circumference of the module support unit for coupling with the window cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Young-Shin Song
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Patent number: 8767383Abstract: A support assembly which supports a computer device body having a display unit. The support assembly includes a base member which is supported on an installation plane, a shaft which extends in parallel to a plane of the base member, a first support member having one end portion joined to the base member and the other end portion which supports the shaft, at least one pinion gear which is concentrically joined to the shaft, a second support member including a first support part which supports the computer device body having the display unit, a second support part which extends from the first support part to have a predetermined curvature, and a rack gear which is formed on a plane of the second support part facing the shaft along the extension direction of the second support part and moves according to rotation of the computer device body supported by the first support part.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-hyuk Ahn, Yun-pil Yeom
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Publication number: 20140177154Abstract: Provided is a portable terminal, including: a window module; a display module disposed below the window module; a housing partially surrounding the window module and the display module; and a waterproof portion disposed on at least one of a bottom surface and a side surface of the display module to impede liquids from penetrating between the display module and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Pantech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yung Wook LEE, Sung Pil Kim
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Publication number: 20140177155Abstract: An overmolded composite structure that contains a metal component and a resinous component adhered to a surface thereof is provided. The resinous component is formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains at least one polyarylene sulfide and at least one mineral filler. The present inventors have discovered that the nature and relative concentration of the polyarylene sulfides, mineral fillers, and/or other materials in the thermoplastic composition can be selectively tailored so that the resulting resinous component has a coefficient of linear thermal expansion and/or color that is similar to the metal component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: TICONA LLCInventors: Rong Luo, Xinyu Zhao
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Patent number: 8760866Abstract: A cold worked stainless steel bezel for a portable electronic device. The bezel is secured flush to a housing to form part of the case of the portable electronic device. A brace that includes a slot for receiving a wall extending from the bezel is fixed to the housing. When the bezel engages the housing, the wall of the bezel is inserted in the slot of the brace and releasably held by a spring that engages both the brace and the wall. The bezel can be released by disengaging the spring. The bezel is hard and resistant to impacts. Cold worked steel also facilitates manufacturing within design constraints and tolerances, and requires very little machining after manufacturing to comply with those constraints. The portable electronic device may include a personal media device, a mobile telephone, or any other suitable device or combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stephen P. Zadesky, Philip Michael Hobson, Tang Yew Tan
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Patent number: 8760864Abstract: A heat-dissipation structure for a portable folding electronic apparatus includes a hinge support and a heat-conducting device. The portable folding electronic apparatus includes a first casing, a second casing, a hinge, a panel module, and the heat-dissipation structure. The first casing and the second casing are pivotally connected by the hinge. The panel module includes a frame and a light source disposed at a corner of the frame. The hinge support is connected to the hinge and the frame. The heat-conducting device is fixed on the hinge support near the light source. Therefore, heat produced by the light source can be dissipated through the heat-conducting device for improving the optical effect of the panel module; deformation of the heat-conducting device can be reduced by use of the stiffness of the hinge support.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.Inventor: Ho-Hsing Chiang
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Patent number: 8760856Abstract: A combination support base and printer apparatus for use with laptop and other portable computers is easy to carry and particularly configured for letter or larger sized paper. The invention comprises a base having a bottom wall and a plurality of peripherally disposed upstanding walls that define paper storage and printer compartments, a lid to enclose one or both compartments, an upwardly disposed support surface on the lid for placement of the laptop thereon and a printer module disposed inside the printer compartment to print on paper pulled from the paper storage compartment. The support surface can be configured with various non-slip materials to reduce the laptop slipping relative to the lid. An attachment mechanism can be utilized to clamp the laptop to the lid. Side wings can be used to effectively expand the width of the support surface. A paper sizing mechanism can adjust for different paper sizes.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventor: Gary A. Janz
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Publication number: 20140168877Abstract: A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Matthew THEOBALD, Jonathan P. IVE, Bartley K. ANDRE, Christopher STRINGER, Daniel J. COSTER, John RAFF, Ron HOPKINSON, John BROCK, Chris LIGTENBERG, Michelle Rae GOLDBERG
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Patent number: 8749965Abstract: In one general aspect, a computing device can include a base portion including an input region, and a display portion having a hinge portion. The computing device can include an extension member coupled to the base portion and configured to move the hinge portion of the display portion in a direction away from the input region in response to the display portion being rotated about an axis of the hinge portion from a closed position with respect to the base portion to a flat position with respect to the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Lam, Gadi Amit
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Patent number: 8749963Abstract: A housing for a slate tablet computer is composed of a frame component and an input component. The frame component is removably attached to the input component. A support mechanism attached to the input component, wherein the support mechanism extends from the input component to oppose inadvertent rotating of the slate tablet computer housing around a hinge connecting the frame component and the input component. In an alternate implementation, a support mechanism attached to the frame component is used to prevent the inadvertent rotating of the slate tablet computer housing around a hinge connecting the frame component and the input component.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Over the Sun, LLCInventors: Kai Staats, Leonard Roach, Christopher Miller
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Patent number: 8749964Abstract: A technique which in a portable or laptop ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus, optimizes the position of a hinge mechanism for connecting a display section having a touch panel and a main body and the strength of the main body and also reduce the influence of noise between mutual sections, such as an ultrasonic image processing circuit board, a power source, a CPU board and the like, which are arranged inside the main body is disclosed. According to this technique, on a bottom surface of a bottom case 11 in the main body, a supporting section 12 for supporting a display section 20 is formed to stand upright and extend in a width direction, at a position that is dislocated to a front end F side from a rear end R of a main body 10. Also, a region A in which the ultrasonic image processing circuit board is arranged and regions B, C in which a power source unit and the CPU board are arranged, respectively, are partitioned by means of the supporting section 12.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Konica Minolta, Inc.Inventors: Masao Kimura, Masayoshi Hino, Tatsusi Chihara, Yasuhiro Nakamura, Isamu Takagi, Erina Komatsu
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Publication number: 20140153178Abstract: A secure housing for a portable computer, which has a screen, operating keys and at least one connector, can be transferred from an open state to a closed state. In order to protect the computer and the data stored thereon, the secure housing can be locked in the closed state and conceals at least one operating key of the computer while the screen is exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS AGInventors: Peter Hommel, Joerg Liebe
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Publication number: 20140146460Abstract: A notebook computer includes a base, a display, a bracket, and a fan. The display is rotatably connected to a rear side of the base and defines a number of heat dissipation holes in an outer surface of the display. The bracket is connected to the display and aligned with the heat dissipation holes. The fan is fastened to the bracket. An airflow inlet of the fan faces the heat dissipation holes, and an airflow outlet of the fan is opposite to the heat dissipation holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen)CO., LTD.Inventors: LEI LIU, GUO-YI CHEN
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Patent number: 8737051Abstract: An electronic device includes a cover and a display module mounted on the cover, the cover includes a cover body and a seal gasket molded on the cover body, the seal gasket is molded from thermosetting rubber. The seal gasket is permanently clamped between the cover body and the display module.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Nai-Lin Yang, Hai-Bo Li, Wei Gong, Min Zhuo
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Patent number: 8737044Abstract: A moving module and an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and the moving module disposed between the first and second bodies. The moving module includes a rail, a moving element, and an elastic element. The moving element is in contact with the rail. The elastic element is connected between the moving element and the first body. When the moving element moves from a first end of the rail to a curved portion of the rail, a force exerted on the elastic element by the moving element is gradually increased. When the moving element passes the curved portion, an elastic restoration force of the elastic element drives the moving element to move toward a second end of the rail. When the moving element reaches the first end or the second end, the first body and the second body interfere with each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Chen-Kuang Liu, Yu-Min Chen, Cheng-Te Chen
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Patent number: 8730668Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing unit, an electronic module and a locking mechanism. The housing unit includes a first housing and a second housing that is coupled detachably to the first housing. The locking mechanism includes an operable member and a drive member. The drive member can prevent movement of the second housing relative to the first housing. The operable member is operable to release the second housing from the drive member. When the drive member is moved to a position whereat the second housing is released, it can be maintained in the position, so that a user doesn't have to maintain the position of the drive member through operation of the operable member when separating the second housing from the first housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Guang Hu, Sheng-Zhang Chen
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Patent number: 8724297Abstract: A mobile display device is provided. The mobile display device may include a body, a display arranged in the body, a window arranged on the display unit, and a protective member coupled to the window and extending beyond an outer periphery of the window so as to protect the window from an external impact or shock.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Gihoon Tho
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Publication number: 20140125911Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes a display module mounted to a terminal body, and having a window coupled thereto; a fixing unit configured to couple the window and the display module to each other; and a case covering one side surface of the display module, and forming an appearance of the terminal body, wherein the fixing unit extends from one point between the window and the display module, to a side surface of the display module, such that the display module is coupled to the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventor: Woohun LEE
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Publication number: 20140126230Abstract: Disclosed is a portable computer carrying and securement device, comprising an elastic covering adapted to surround the outer structure of a closed laptop computer or tablet, wherein the covering includes an internal cable attaching to a rotating spool for tightening the cable and covering around the laptop for security purposes. Attached to the upper portion of the covering is a ratcheting and carrying handle, which attaches to the spool for winding the cable therearound and for applying compression onto the outer portion of the computer to prevent tampering or unauthorized access. The handle is further capable of releasing the spool and thus the tension on the cable via a directed outward release motion. This motion is prevented by a locking mechanism and combination privy to only authorized users. The device further incorporates accessories that facilitate recharging of the laptop, locking the assembly to an external structure and an outward-facing display.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: Dean Harris
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Publication number: 20140118915Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer device comprises a back cover in the shape of a plate and a basic module where the back cover is removably attachable to and detachable from a basic module of the computing device by the user by an attachment portion. In this manner designs of and on the back cover may be easily customized to the individual tastes of consumers. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to the back cover and the attachment portion of the type described above. An optional front cover may be added and connected to the back cover about a hinge. The front cover can serve as a stand for the computer display when rotated about the hinge away from the display screen. The optional front cover may also be connected to the back cover by a side cover to form a device resembling a hard bound book.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Emerging Technology (Holdings) Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Albert Dukker, Martin Shnitzer, Martin Kay, Anthony Patron, Adam Mekeel Mack, Youenn Colim, Avi Geiger
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Publication number: 20140121539Abstract: A personal information system is provided. The system may include a portable information device having a housing including a top surface defined at least partially by a display, a bottom surface configured with a central region in which an optical sensor, electrical connector, and data connector are positioned, the housing enclosing an internal volume in which a processor is provided, the top surface and bottom surface being coupled by a perimeter side edge extending therebetween, and a mounting structure formed at least partially around the perimeter side edge of the housing. The system may further include a frame, which may be connected to a band, the frame surrounding a void and configured to receive the mounting structure, the frame and mounting structure being releasably securable via a tongue and groove connection. The system may further comprise a dock to which the information device may be connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Monique Chatterjee, Carl Ledbetter, Sung Ho Son, Stephen Michael Christopher, Michael Jerome Ferlan
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Patent number: 8708297Abstract: A support structure for an electronic product includes a base (20), a support block (21), at least one connecting block (22), and an extension block (23). The base has a first guide channel (201) and a second guide channel (202). The support block has a first guide rail (210), a first connecting channel (211) and a side rail (212). The connecting block has a second guide rail (220), a first connecting rail (221) and a second connecting channel (222). The extension block has a third guide rail (230) and a second connecting rail (231). Thus, the base, the support block, the connecting block and the extension block are combined in different manners so that the inclined angle, space and height of the support structure can be adjusted arbitrarily so as to support the electronic product of different specifications and sizes.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: Cheng-Hsien Shen
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Patent number: 8705229Abstract: Foldable electronic devices including a first and a second magnet. An example foldable electronic device includes a base, a cover, a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the cover to fold the device into a closed position, a first magnet in the base, and a second magnet in the cover to repel the first magnet to separate the base and the cover when the device is resting in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Ki Bok Song, Eric Chen
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Patent number: 8704103Abstract: A display device includes: a display panel; a metal frame; and a flexible printed wiring board fixed to the display panel and having a portion positioned between a lower surface of the display panel and the metal frame, in which the flexible printed wiring board includes: a protruding piece portion having a protruding length larger than a width in plan view; an electrode arranged on the protruding piece portion; a connection terminal electrically connected to the display panel; an external terminal for electrically connecting to an outside; and a wiring pattern connected to the electrode, the connection terminal, and the external terminal, and in which the electrode is electrically and physically bonded to the metal frame in a manner opposed to the metal frame, and is arranged at a position overlapping with a center of a surface of the metal frame facing the display panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignees: Japan Display Inc., Panasonic Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd.Inventor: Eiji Oohira
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Patent number: 8699223Abstract: A two-way latch mechanism includes a hook disposed inside a host for engaging with a first hole on a panel and for engaging with a second hole on the panel after the panel rotates relative to the host at 180 degrees. The two-way latch mechanism further includes an actuating component. Two pushing portions are respectively disposed on two sides of the actuating component. One of the pushing portions slides at a first direction for separating the hook from the first hole, and the other slides at the first direction for separating the hook from the second hole. The two-way latch mechanism further includes two elastic components for respectively providing elastic forces on the actuating component, so as to hold the actuating component at a predetermined position stably.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Ching-Jeng Yu
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Patent number: 8699212Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Inventor: Lionel Galerne
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Patent number: 8699222Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a display portion including a display screen; a main body portion including upper and bottom surfaces; and a coupling portion to couple the display portion with the main body portion such that the display portion becomes rotatable between a first state where the display screen faces the upper surface and a second state where the display screen forms a predetermined angle with respect to the upper surface, the main body portion including a pair of side surfaces, and a first connector connectable with a first external connector and includes a lower surface exposed from the bottom surface, the display portion including a first leg portion that protrudes to be positioned lower than the bottom surface in the second state and comes into contact with a surface on which the main body portion is placed to form a predetermined tilt with respect to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kenji Saito, Manabu Watabe, Takashi Nakamura, Kazuto Nakagawa
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Patent number: 8699216Abstract: A computer includes various features that improve its functionality and/or ease of use. A modular electronics cartridge that includes a piston seal and opposed-direction latches removably engages a cartridge bay of the computer. A high intensity touch-screen display and a high power processor are disposed in a sealed compartment of the computer, and a remote heat exchanger is used to cool the sealed compartment. An interface converter/adapter converts a standard mini-PCI Express slot into a specialized mini-PCI Express slot with voice capabilities. SIM and microSD card slots mount to a pivoting door on the computer such that opening the door provides easier access to the card slots.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Xplore Technologies Corp.Inventor: David Reber
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Publication number: 20140098479Abstract: Techniques applied to a computing device having a display, a base, and components that allow repositioning of the display relative to the base are provided, which can be used for stabilizing and changing the position of the display relative to the base. A determination is made via a processor as to when the display is changing position relative to the base. A determination is also made via the processor as to when a stabilizing portion of the display is in contact with a stabilizing portion of the base. A force between the stabilizing portion of the display and the stabilizing portion of the base is decreased when the display is changing position relative to the base and when the stabilizing portion of the display is in contact with the stabilizing portion of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: ACER INCORPORATEDInventor: Sip Kim Yeung
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Patent number: 8693181Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a battery base. The second body is pivoted to the first body and has a first block. The battery base is pivoted to the first body and has a second block. When the second body rotates relative to the first body, the first block is driven to contact the second block and push the second block for driving the battery base to pivot relative to the first body.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Huai-Te Tseng, Ching-Fu Yang
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Patent number: 8693188Abstract: An electronic mobile device includes a base that defines a guide path and a translation support that is pivotally supported by the base. The electronic mobile device further includes a movable assembly translatably connected to the translation support opposite the base. The movable assembly includes a guide follower that follows the guide path. As such, the movable assembly translates relative to the translation support as the movable assembly and the translation support pivot relative to the base to move the movable assembly to a plurality of operating configurations relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Martin Earl Holman, IV, Bruce Alan Ivanik, Douglas Wayne Moskowitz
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Publication number: 20140092545Abstract: The portable workstation includes a portable housing and a plurality of office modules disposed therein. The office modules include a computer module, a scanner module, printer module and a projector module. The computer module is the main interface for operating the other modules. A plurality of fans are disposed at the rear of the housing to cool the interior of the housing by expelling heated air generated by the different modules during use. The fans and all the modules are connected to a single rechargeable battery module. The various modules contained in the housing provide the user with all the necessary tools to perform any task at any locale.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: UMM AL-QURA UNIVERSITYInventor: MISA'A ABDUL JABBAR AL-KHAYYAT
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Publication number: 20140092544Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a base having a first side and a second side, and a lid having a first side and a second side. The electronic device may also include a heat exchanger provided at the base. The heat exchanger may have a first surface exposed to outside the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventors: Yoshifumi NISHI, Mark MacDonald, Douglas Heymann
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Patent number: 8687353Abstract: Electronic equipment is obtained, which is capable of regulating the arrangement position of a connection cable connected to an antenna module and preventing antenna properties from being degraded by a positional shift of the connection cable. The electronic equipment includes a housing, an antenna module placed in an end portion of the housing, and a connection cable connecting the antenna module to another electric circuit, wherein a guide groove accommodating the connection cable and regulating an arrangement position of the connection cable is formed on the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Masato Murakata
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Patent number: 8681492Abstract: A fixing device and an electronic device using the same are disclosed, wherein the fixing device is mounted in the electronic device's case for fixing the electronic device on a plane. The fixing device includes a suction cap, a cap cover, an elastic element, and a pressing element. The suction cap includes a suction section and a suction cap main body. The suction section has a suction surface and the body contains an accommodating area for accommodating the elastic element. The cover portion has a bottom part which is connected to a cover portion main body of the cap cover. The pressing element includes a pressing part and of which the shape matches the accommodating area. When the pressing element is pressed, the air flow within the accommodating area is blocked by the pressing part substantially.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Chin-Lung Fan
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Patent number: 8681486Abstract: A portable computing and communication device has a main display screen and an additional display screen attached to the backside of the device body, wherein the backside stores and hides the additional display screen when not in use. The additional screen slides out with the help of a slide mechanism on one side from the device body to provide an additional display screen for use with the device. The additional screen has hinge mechanism that enables the additional screen to be oriented at multiple angles relative to the main screen, when slid out from the backside of the device, enabling a book orientation, a laptop orientation or a large screen orientation to be formed between the main screen and the additional screen.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventor: Tara Chand Singhal
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Patent number: 8675363Abstract: In one implementation, an electronic device includes a first body portion, a second body portion movably coupled to the first body portion, a heat source, and a thermal conductor in thermal communication with the heat source. The heat source is disposed within one of the first body portion or the second body portion. The thermal conductor has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a flexible portion between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first end portion of the thermal conductor is disposed within the first body portion. The second end portion of the thermal conductor is disposed within the second body portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Wilhelmus Crooijmans, Joshua Een
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Publication number: 20140071608Abstract: An electronic device includes an input device, a display that displays information, a first housing provided with the input device, a second housing provided with the display, a coupler that couples the first housing and the second housing to each other to enable changing of a positional relationship between the first housing and the second housing, a setter that allows a user to make a setting for enabling or disabling inputting to the input device, a positional-relationship detector that detects the positional relationship between the first housing and the second housing, and a controller that enables inputting to the input device, regardless of a setting by the setter, when a result of detection by the positional-relationship detector satisfies a first predetermined condition, in a case where a setting by the setter is made to disable inputting to the input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventor: Satoru MASAOKA
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Computers including an undiced semiconductor wafer with Faraday Cages and internal flexibility sipes
Patent number: 8670246Abstract: A computer including an undiced semiconductor wafer having a multitude of microchips. The computer also including an outer chamber and at least one inner chamber inside the outer chamber. The outer chamber and the inner chamber being separated at least in part by an internal sipe, and at least a portion of a surface of the outer chamber forming at least a portion of a surface of the internal sipe. The internal sipe has opposing surfaces that are separate from each other and therefore can move relative to each other, and at least a portion of the opposing surfaces are in contact with each other in a unloaded condition. The outer chamber including a Faraday Cage. The multitude of microchips on the wafer are configured to allow the microchip to function independently and including independent communication capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: Frampton E. Ellis -
Publication number: 20140063714Abstract: A tablet apparatus includes a first member which is provided with a keyboard, and a second member which is provided with a display portion and covers an upper surface of the first member. The first and second members are connected to each other through a link member such that the second member may be guided through the link member and move in various positions with respect to the first member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Won Suk CHUNG
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Patent number: 8665585Abstract: A cover mechanism of covering a hole on a casing is disclosed in the present invention. The cover mechanism includes a base, a first holder, a second holder, a cover and a resilient component. The first holder and the second holder are respectively disposed on the base. The cover is pivotably disposed on the first holder. The resilient component includes a shaft and a curved portion. The shaft pivots to the second holder. A first end of the curved portion is connected to the shaft, and a second end of the curved portion pivots to a connecting hole on the cover. The cover drives the curved portion to generate resilient deformation when rotating from a first position to a second position, and a resilient recovering force of the curved portion can be for stopping the cover at the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Ping-Yu Ko
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Patent number: 8665586Abstract: A display device is provided, including a front case, a rear case fixed to the front case, a frame disposed between the front and rear cases, a display panel disposed on the frame, and a cushion. The cushion is disposed on the frame and contacts the front and rear cases, so as to space the frame apart from the front and rear cases.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Chun-feng Lai
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Patent number: 8659885Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a first latch component installed on a side of a monitor in a protrusible manner from the monitor, a pushing component connected to the first latch component for driving the first latch component to rotate in a first rotating direction when being pushed in a first moving direction so that the first latch component slides into a first slot of the monitor, and a resilient component installed on the pushing component and connected to the first latch component for driving the first latch component to rotate in a second rotating direction opposite to the first rotating direction when the pushing component is pushed in a second moving direction opposite to the first moving direction so that the first latch component protrudes out of the first slot of the monitor for latching a host.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Shyuan-He Shih
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Publication number: 20140049893Abstract: Disclosed are improvements on a display panel mounted to a bag. For a display panel mounted in a pocket and with a retainer for angle holding capability, protective spacers may be provided. To hold a vertical operating position, alternative plug and socket, sliding and pivoting prop and pivoting prop mounted to a fixed prop may be provided. A bag made for display panel mounting may include an attachment area and including a display panel to bag front prop is disclosed. For display panels mounted with right and left free sections, a loop of material may serve as the free sections for quick mounting and dismounting. An electrical connection, specialized holder and removable display panel including free sections are also disclosed. The display panel may be mounted to the bag with a two panel arrangement where a cover folds over the display panel in a way reminiscent of folding portable clock.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III