Abstract: An electronic device, comprising a hinge arm having a display member rotatably coupled to one end thereof, the hinge arm rotatably coupled at an opposite end thereof to a base member, and a locking system configured to prevent rotation of the hinge arm relative to the base member based on an angular location of the display member relative to the hinge arm.

Abstract: A display assembly for a portable module is disclosed. The display assembly has a housing that includes a base portion and a continuous side portion extending from the base portion to define an interior compartment. The assembly further includes a resilient body positioned in the interior compartment of the housing, the resilient body having a base portion and a continuous side portion extending from the base portion to define an interior channel. A display is positioned in the interior channel of the resilient body and the display and the resilient body are then positioned in the interior compartment of the housing. A sealing gasket is positioned between the top surface of the display and the cover plate, the sealing gasket overlapping a portion of the surface of the display.

Abstract: A circuit layer manufacturing method is applied to a portable computer. The portable computer includes a front bezel, a display module, and a back cover. The front bezel is connected to the back cover for containing the display module. The front bezel includes a metal portion. The metal portion has a flat region corresponding to a side of the back cover. The circuit layer manufacturing method includes forming at least one control circuit layer assembly on the flat region, grounding the control circuit layer assembly to the flat region, and forming a protection layer on the control circuit layer assembly. The control circuit layer assembly includes an insulation layer and a control circuit layer. The control circuit layer is electrically connected to the display module. The insulation layer is formed between the control circuit layer and the flat region for being alternately stacked with the control circuit layer.

Abstract: A computer system and a control method thereof, the computer system including: a processor which executes a program; a communication unit which communicates with an external device; a main body which is provided with the processor. A cover which can be opened and shut with regard to the main body; an open/shut sensor which senses whether the cover is open or shut; and a controller which interrupts an operation of the communication unit if the open/shut sensor senses that the cover is shut.

Abstract: An electronic mobile device includes a device housing and a spacer supported within the device housing. An outer panel is supported by the spacer, and the outer panel and the spacer together define an internal recess. A display configured to display information is supported by the device housing within the internal recess. A gasket is compressed between the device housing, the spacer, and the outer panel to inhibit debris ingress to the device housing. The gasket has a first side that engages the device housing and a second side that engages the spacer and the outer panel.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes first and second housings connected to each other by a hinge mechanism. The first housing includes a first substrate having electronic components electrically connected to an antenna, a first hinge portion configuring a portion of the hinge mechanism, and a first conductive member provided in the first hinge portion. The second housing includes a second substrate having electronic components, a waterproofing partition wall surrounding the second substrate, a second hinge portion configuring a portion of the hinge mechanism, a second conductive member provided in the second hinge portion to be capacitively-coupled with the first conductive member, and a third conductive member insertion-molded therein. The third conductive member includes an inner portion positioned on an inner side of the partition wall, and an outer portion extending from the inner portion toward an outer side of the partition wall and capacitively-coupled with the second conductive member.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a linkage. The first body has a first upper surface, and the second body has a second upper surface. An end of the linkage is coupled to the first body through a first pivot shaft and another end of the linkage is coupled to the second body through a second pivot shaft, in which the second body is suitable to be stacked on the first upper surface of the first body to make the portable electronic device in a retracted state. The linkage is suitable to rotate relatively to the first body so that the first body and the second body of the portable electronic device are side by side in an expanded state.

Abstract: A docking station and an electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a portable computer and a docking station. The docking station includes a body, a base and a connecter, and the portable computer is detachably connected to the docking station. The base is movably connected to the body. The connecter disposed on the base is movable with the base relative to the body. The body is electrically connected to the portable computer via the connecter, and thus the portable computer can move relative to the docking station.

Abstract: A hinge is provided that permits a user to use a computer system either as a laptop computer or a tablet computer. The hinge may comprise a hinge block and an inhibitor stopper. The hinge block may have a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The inhibitor stopper may be disposed between the first hinge member and the second hinge member. The inhibitor stopper may have a first wing and a second wing. The inhibitor stopper may be attached to the hinge block. The first and second wings may be rotatable around an axis.

Abstract: A docking station and an electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a portable computer and a docking station. The docking station includes a body, a base and a connecter, and the portable computer is detachably connected to the docking station. The base is movably connected to the body. The connecter disposed on the base is movable with the base relative to the body. The body is electrically connected to the portable computer via the connecter, and thus the portable computer can move relative to the docking station.

Abstract: An example of an electronic device is disclosed herein that includes a housing and a lid joined to the housing and movable between a closed position adjacent the housing to define an enclosed space and an open position. The electronic device additionally includes a vacuum latch assembly to exhaust air in the enclosed space to create a substantially fluid-tight environment within the enclosed space and to help retain the lid in the closed position. Additional features and components of the electronic device and vacuum latch assembly are disclosed herein, as are other examples thereof.

Abstract: A docking device for connection to a touch display device is provided. The docking device includes a docking body, a pivot unit and a frame. The pivot unit is connected to the docking body. The frame is connected to the pivot unit and pivoted relative to the docking body, wherein the touch display device is detachably disposed on the frame.

Abstract: Provided is a display module in which the prevention of ambient light reflection and the protection of a mounting component may be provided in the same process using the same material, to thereby reduce the number of production steps, while preventing the display panel from increasing in size and thickness so that the cost of production may be reduced. The display module includes a display panel including a display element and a mounting component; a protective plate for protecting a display region of the display panel; and a covering material for integrally covering the display region of the display panel and the mounting component, the covering material being disposed between the display panel and the protective plate.

Abstract: A wall hanging structure of an electronic device according to the present invention includes: a wall hanging bracket disposed on a rear surface of a chassis; a main body fastening screw screwed from the rear surface of the chassis into a rear surface of a main body unit; a bracket fastening screw screwed from a rear surface of the wall hanging bracket into the rear surface of the chassis; and a coupling member which extends inside the chassis between the main body fastening screw and the bracket fastening screw and which couples both fastening screws to each other.

Abstract: A touch control panel securing device is used for fixing a touch control panel. The touch control panel includes a housing formed with an opening, the touch control panel being mounted within the housing and being registered with the opening; at least one pressing member for pressing the touch control panel, and including a first engaging portion engaging the housing, and a second engaging portion disposed opposite to the first engaging portion; and a locking mechanism including at least one engaging part for engaging the second engaging portion and a pressing part operable to be pressed for disengaging the engaging part from the second engaging portion.

Abstract: A molded part that has a relatively small thickness so that it can be readily employed in portable electronic devices is provided. The molded part is formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains a polyarylene sulfide and an aromatic amide oligomer. Due to the improved crystallization rate, the thermoplastic composition can be molded at lower temperatures to still achieve the same degree of crystallization. In addition to minimizing the energy requirements of the molding operating, the use of lower temperatures can also decrease the production of “flash” normally associated with high temperature molding operations. The composition may also possess good viscosity properties that allow it to be readily molded into parts of a variety of different shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A computer system and an attached input unit are provided for a user to input data. A computer system may comprise a linking member, a display housing, and an input unit. The linking member may have a first hinge and a second hinge. The display housing may be pivotally attached to the first hinge of the linking member. The input unit may be attached to the second hinge of the linking member.

Abstract: A cover for a tablet PC with an integral keyboard provides two outer covering faces and a resilient mounting frame fixing a tablet PC therein, hinged on a keyboard component. By hinging partway along one outer covering face, the mounting frame can assume a wide variety of angles. The keyboard component has embedded within its underside a ferromagnetic member attracted by an embedded metal strip in the other covering face, fixing the keyboard and mounting frame at any desired angle. The resilient mounting frame has an ejection assembly opposite the hinging of the resilient mounting frame and keyboard component, allowing one-handed release of the tablet PC, and an embedded implant corresponding to and detectable by a configurable circuit board encased in the keyboard component.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The display module comprises a connecting end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding element combined with the connecting end and moving along the slide rail. Each sliding element includes at least one sliding auxiliary structure for decreasing friction during sliding.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a support. The support includes a rotary socket, a retaining ring, a fixing cover, a support member, and a shaft. The rotary socket and the retaining ring are fixed to the main body via the fixing cover, the rotary socket is limited to rotate within the retaining ring, and the shaft rotatably connects the support member to the rotary socket. The support member is capable of being rotated to support the electronic device in a landscape orientation and a portrait orientation.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing and a display mounted onto the housing. The housing includes a bottom wall, a peripheral wall extending from the bottom wall, and a support wall extending from the peripheral wall, along a direction parallel to the bottom wall. The support wall has a top surface, and forms a receiving space together with the peripheral wall and the bottom wall cooperatively. The top surface of the support wall defines a receiving slot surrounding the receiving space. The display is mounted on the housing, and received within the receiving slot of the support wall, to align with the top surface of the support wall of the housing. The support wall further comprises a plurality of buffer slots defined in a bottom surface of the receiving slot and positioned at the corners of the housing.

Abstract: In embodiments of double hinge axial cams, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. The first housing is operable to open and close relative to the second housing, and the first and second housings can be rotated from a closed position at approximately zero degrees (0°) to an open position at approximately one-hundred and eighty degrees (180°), as well as rotated through approximately three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°). Double hinges are operable to movably couple the first housing and the second housing. The double hinges include axial cams that apply a holding torque in the open position that resists the first and second housings closing.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a flexible electrical connector, and a protection cover. The second body is slidably stacked with the first body. The flexible electrical connector is electrically connected between the first body and the second body. The cover is slidably disposed between the first body and the second body. The cover is at an initial position when the first body and the second body are in a stacked state. The cover shields the flexible electrical connector exposed after the second body moves when the first body and the second body are in a spread state. As a result, the lifetime of the handheld electronic device can be prolonged. Additionally, the available region of the handheld electronic device in the spread state can be increased to provide higher design flexibility.

Abstract: An electronic product with a video display comprises a protection sheet, a display device and a shell, wherein the display device comprises a display panel and a driver unit. The display panel has a peripheral circuit area and a display surface attached to the protection sheet. The driver unit is fixed on the protection sheet and electrically connected to the peripheral circuit area. The shell which has a bottom surface and an opening opposite to the bottom surface is used to contain the display device and the protection sheet, wherein the protection sheet covers the opening, and the display device is disposed between the protection sheet and the bottom surface of the shell.

Abstract: In embodiments of double hinge radial cams, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. The first housing is operable to open and close relative to the second housing, and the first and second housings can be rotated from a closed position at approximately zero degrees (0°) to an open position at approximately one-hundred and eighty degrees (180°). A double hinge is operable to movably couple the first housing and the second housing. The double hinge includes radial cams that apply a holding torque in the open position that resists the first and second housings closing.

Abstract: A housing includes a bottom shell, a support frame and protection blocks. The support frame is fixed on the bottom shell. The protection blocks are fixed between the bottom shell and the support frame. The support frame includes reinforcement side walls and receiving portions. The receiving portions are defined in the connecting portions of the adjoining reinforcement side walls. The protection blocks are received in the corresponding receiving portions. The bottom shell includes a bottom plate and four side plates extending from a periphery of the bottom plate. The support frame resists the four side plates.

Abstract: There is provided a laptop personal computer comprising: a first chassis 11 accommodating a display section and having a basic shape of substantially rectangle in a planar view; a second chassis 31 accommodating an operation control section and having a basic shape of substantially rectangle in a planar view; and a hinge mechanism 20 for coupling one side 31r of the second chassis and one side 11r of the first chassis and supporting both chassis in a relatively openable and closable manner, wherein the first chassis is provided with a projection part 19 at an edge portion of an other side 11f opposing to the one side 11r, the projection part is formed along the other side and projects to the second chassis side in a state where the first chassis is closed together with the second chassis.

Abstract: A display for a notebook computer can include a display panel and a frame configured to house the display panel. The frame can have a one-piece construction from a rear surface of the frame to a front surface of the frame. A method of making a display for a notebook computer is also provided. The method can include the steps of providing a frame and inserting a display panel into the frame. The frame can have a one-piece construction from a rear surface of the frame to a front surface of the frame.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer display includes a display screen, an outer housing that surrounds the display screen, and a light integrated into the outer housing.

Abstract: In a protective panel with a touch input function of an electronic apparatus display window, with a built-in antenna being placed on a back side thereof, an upper electrode sheet and a lower electrode panel that constitute the protective panel with a touch input function are respectively provided with radio-wave transmitting sections with no conductor formed therein, within a frame area to be covered with a decorative layer, in association with the built-in antenna, and with respect to all the portion or most of the portion of a border relative to the conductor of the radio-wave transmitting section on the upper electrode sheet side, since a paste layer, used for bonding the upper electrode sheet to the lower electrode panel at peripheral edge portions thereof, is provided with a through hole in a manner so as to overlap with, at least, an area near the inside of the border, with air inside the through hole being allowed to flow in or flow out through an air bent.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a display body, two adjustment assemblies, and a support assembly. The display body is movably positioned on the main body. Each adjustment assembly includes a guide shaft fixed on the main body, a slide member slidable relative to and along the guide shaft, and a rotary member. One end of the rotary member rotatably connects with the slide member, and the other end of the rotary member is rotatably connected to the display body. The support assembly is disposed on the main body to support and maintain the display at predetermined angles relative to the main body.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a battery-mounting structure includes a first housing, a second housing including a display device including a display screen, a hinge configured to attach the second housing to the first housing rotatably between a first position in which the display screen is covered with the first housing and a second position in which the display screen is exposed, and a battery configured to be attached to the first housing and including a recess configured to accommodate a part of the second housing in the second position.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of selectively applying different types of connectors to a substrate is disclosed. The memory apparatus includes a substrate having a controller. First and second connector pads may be arranged on edges of top and bottom surfaces of the substrate. A via hole may be arranged between the controller and the first and second connector pads. A first passive device pad may be arranged between the via hole and the first connector pads. A second passive device pad may be arranged between the via hole and the second connector pads. A passive device may be coupled to only one of the first passive device pad or the second passive device pad.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal including a main body, an upper body having a display unit and disposed to be tiltable from the main body by a preset angle, a lower body having a user interface and disposed to be drawn out of the main body, and a driving unit configured to draw the lower body out of the main body in cooperation with the upper body being tilted from the main body.

Abstract: A consumer electronic product includes at least a transparent housing and a flexible display assembly enclosed within the transparent housing. In the described embodiment, the flexible display assembly is configured to present visual content at any portion of the transparent housing.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.

Abstract: Provided are a window member for a display device of a portable terminal and a method for fabricating the window member. An inner surface of the window member is formed as a flat surface from a first end portion to a position adjacent to a second end portion, and an inner surface of the second end portion is formed inclined with respect to the flat surface in a direction toward an outer surface. According to the window member and the method for fabricating the same, shrinkage is minimized during hardening of melt resin by sufficiently delivering injection pressure for the melt resin over the entire molding space of a mold, thereby improving a product defect rate.

Abstract: A system comprises a cable, a hinge, and a cable guide. The hinge comprises a longitudinal axis of the hinge. A cable guide is adapted to route the cable through the hinge offset from the longitudinal axis of the hinge.

Abstract: A display includes a base, a display panel, and a rotation device for making the display panel horizontally rotate relative to the base. The rotation device includes a ratchet wheel movably connected to the base, a rod rotationally connected to the ratchet wheel, a pawl rotationally connected to the rod and engaging with the ratchet wheel, a first elastic member connected between the rod and the pawl for supplying a restoring force to the pawl, a second elastic member connected between the base and the rod for supplying a restoring force to the rod, a slide member slidedly connected to the rod for swinging the pendulum rod, and a third elastic member connected between the slide member and the base for supplying a restoring force to the slide member. The display panel is fixed on the ratchet wheel and rotates as the ratchet wheel is rotated.

Abstract: A display wherein a damping member (50) disposed between the front surface of the periphery of a display panel and the rear surface of a bezel has elastic body parts (52) each made of an elastic body and a conductive covering part (54) that covers the elastic body parts (52) and that has conductivity. Openings (56) from which the elastic body parts (52) are exposed are formed in a part of the surface (54b) of the damping member (50) that faces the rear surface of the bezel and/or in a part of the surface (54a) thereof that faces the front surface of the periphery of the display panel. The elastic body parts (52) exposed from the openings (56) are configured in such a manner as to be brought into contact with the rear surface of the bezel and/or the front surface of the periphery of the display panel.

Abstract: A frame assembly for installing panel modules with different dimensions is disclosed. The frame assembly includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame has a first fixing structure formed thereon and a first sliding structure in an axis direction. The second frame has a second fixing structure formed thereon and a second sliding structure in the axis direction. The second sliding structure is slidably engaged with the first sliding structure. The first fixing structure and the second fixing structure are fixed on a side of a first panel module or on a side of a second panel module when the second frame slides relative to the first frame in the axis direction to a first position or to a second position.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a display panel which displays an image; a cover unit which covers the display panel; and support system including a support member. The support member which includes a hinge unit which is rotably formed in the forward and backward directions in the rear side of the cover unit, a first support which is downwardly bent and extends from the hinge unit, and a second support which is upwardly bent and extends from the hinge unit. The configuration of the support system on the electronic apparatus permits a stable support at a variety of angles on an installation plane.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising a first housing, a second housing and a hinge assembly. The first housing element has an inward surface and an outward surface and a side end. The second housing has an inward surface and an outward surface and a side end. The hinge assembly couples the first housing element and the second housing element about the respective side ends of the first and second housing elements, and facilitates rotation between a collapsed orientation and a deployed. The hinge assembly further includes a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The first hinge member is fixed to the first housing element. The second hinge member is slidably coupled to the second housing element. The first and second hinge members are rotatably coupled to each other about an axis of rotation, and, the second housing element rotates relative to the first housing element.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: In an electronic apparatus, a flexible wiring board is connected with a display unit and a cutout portion is formed at a part of a rear cover adjacent to the wiring board. A grip member is fixed on the rear cover so as to cover the cutout portion. A discharge member is electrically connected with the rear cover and provided at the cutout portion exposing its surface.

Abstract: An adjusting device includes a rotating mechanism disposed between a base and a supporter for adjusting an angle between the supporter and the base, a slide mechanism disposed on the base, and a turntable mechanism slidably disposed on the slide mechanism for holding a panel module, so that the panel module can slide relative to the base along the slide mechanism and for coaxially rotating the panel module relative to the base. A contacting component of the turntable mechanism is for pushing a constraining component of the slide mechanism to pivot relative to an axle, so as to separate the constraining component from a protruding portion of the rotating mechanism for releasing constraint on the supporter relative to the base.

Abstract: A compact proximity sensor for use in a portable computing device is described. In particular various embodiments of a proximity sensor which fits in an extremely small portion of a cellular phone, and accurately determine the presence of a user's head in close proximity to a surface of the cellular phone. In particular, a high yield assembly process for installing the compact proximity sensor is described.

Abstract: A multi-displays electronic book having a retractable display, including a first display; a reel device, installed at one side of the first display, having a rotatable axle; and a flexible second display, having a first side and a second side opposing to each other, the first side being fixed at the rotatable axle, and the second side providing a force application end for spreading the flexible second display on the first display.