Abstract: A head-mounted computing device is described. The head-mounted computing device includes a processor. Coupled to the processor is a memory for storing a software application for execution on the processor. A battery provides current to the processor. A frame supports the processor, the memory, and the battery. The frame includes a mechanical coupling feature and an electrical connector for receiving a peripheral.

Abstract: A storage device including a circuit board, an electronic device package and a terminal module is provided. The circuit board has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, a plurality of via-holes connecting the first surface and the second surface, a plurality of first pads on the first surface, and a plurality of first pads on the second surface. The electronic device package is disposed on the first surface. The terminal module disposed on the first surface has a plurality of first and second contact parts, and each of the first contact parts passes through the corresponding via-hole and is protruded out of the second surface, and each of the second contact parts is electrically connected to the corresponding first pad. An orthogonal projection area of the electronic device package on the first surface is smaller than an area of the first surface.

Abstract: A rotation module with a linked plugging and unplugging design is applied to a host case for installation and disassembly. The rotation module includes: a housing, for accommodating a data storage unit electrically connected to a cable; a placement assembly, for guiding the housing along a first direction to install or disassemble the housing; a rotation assembly, for rotatably combining the housing and the placement assembly so that the housing is capable of rotating along a second direction; and a linkage assembly, having a first end and a second end, with a plug assembly of the cable assembled to the second end. In response to the housing rotated along the second direction, the second end of the linkage assembly moves in a linked manner along the first direction and enables the plug assembly to plug into or unplug from a slot of a motherboard.

Abstract: A cover structure for an electronic apparatus is disclosed. The cover structure includes a bezel, a first bracket and a first handle. The bezel includes two long sides, a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The first bracket is fixed on the first lateral side and includes a first protruding portion. The first handle moveably combines with the bezel, and the first handle is moved substantially parallel to each long side of the bezel. The first handle includes a first recess and at least one first fixed portion, and the first protruding portion is disposed in the first recess. The at least one first fixed portion is used for combining with a housing of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft, an end effector extending distally from the shaft, and a housing extending proximally from the shaft. The housing includes a motor configured to generate at least one motion to effectuate the end effector, and a power source configured to supply power to the surgical instrument, wherein the power source includes a casing, a data storage unit, and a deactivation mechanism configured to interrupt access to data stored in the data storage unit. In addition, the power source includes a battery pack and a deactivation mechanism configured to deactivate the battery pack if the casing is breached.

Abstract: A technique for data roll-back includes in response to a first external static memory device being coupled to a first chassis management module and the first chassis management module being coupled to a middle plane board, determining whether the first external static memory device operates normally. In response to the first external static memory device operating normally, a controller of the first chassis management module writes data in the first external static memory device into a non-volatile memory of the first chassis management module to perform data roll-back.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting of plug-in electronic dongles are provided. In one embodiment, an electronics mounting adapter device comprises: a base member that includes a cavity and at least one cable stabilizing element configured to secure a cable connector of a cable within the cavity, wherein the cable is routed though an opening in the base member into the cavity; a cover coupled to the base member by at least one fastener; one or more mounting provisions for securing the base member to a mounting surface; and at least one clamping element configured to clamp a dongle within the cavity, wherein the dongle is coupled to the cable connector.

Abstract: In an example, a solid-state data storage system comprises a housing forming an enclosure; a plurality of trays within the enclosure of the housing; a plurality of non-volatile, rewriteable solid-state memory chips mounted to flexible circuit substrates within each of the trays; and a controller configured to apply a power-sequencing scheme that supplies power to active flexible memory strands.

Abstract: A server includes a shell and at least one server assembly. The shell has a first accommodation space. The server assembly includes a motherboard tray, a motherboard module, a bearing frame and a storage device. The motherboard tray is detachably located in the first accommodation space. The motherboard module is located on the motherboard tray. The motherboard module includes a motherboard and at least one central processing unit which are located on the motherboard. The bearing frame having a loading plate is fastened to the motherboard tray and is located above the motherboard module. The storage device is detachably located on the loading plate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for composite socket probing for a mobile memory interface. An embodiment provides an integrated circuit package that includes a memory supported by an interposer. The interposer is also removably coupled to a package controller through a first socket. A clamp operates to provide clamping force to couple the interposer and the package controller with the first socket and also with a second socket.

Abstract: A portable system that includes a portable housing having a section for reception of portable wireless computing devices such as tablets, and components to provide recharging capability and information to the portable wireless devices.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a tray, and an ejection mechanism. The housing defines a slot and a slit in a sidewall thereof. The ejection mechanism includes a button and a pivoting member. The pivoting member includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The button includes a head portion and a shaft portion. The button is slidable along the slit between a first position where the shaft portion contacts the first end portion, the first end portion is urged by the shaft portion to move away from the sidewall, and the second end portion is leveraged to push the tray to move outwardly through the slot, and a second position where the shaft portion contacts the first end portion adjacent to the axis, the first end portion is moved, the tray is entirely received in the housing, and the second end portion abuts against the tray.

Abstract: A device includes a printed circuit assembly (PCA) including a printed circuit board and at least one electronic component integrated with the printed circuit board, and a support to which the PCA is securable. At least one of the PCA and the support includes engaging structure elements, and some engaging structure elements are configured to secure the PCA to the support while other engaging structure elements are configured to secure the support to a securing structure within a housing of an electronic device.

Abstract: A memory cooling duct can include: a front end and a back end; a top that includes a fan mount disposed between the front end and the back end; a front end vent; a front edge, a back edge and opposing side edges that define a rectangular bottom opening; and a flexible lever at the front end that includes a locking surface for locking the memory cooling duct over a rectangular array of memory sockets. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package includes a packaging substrate with an electrical connection pad formed thereon and an integrated circuit die coupled to the electrical connection pad. The electrical connection pad includes an electroplated surface finish layer, but does not include an electrical trace configured as a plating tail. Because the electrical connection pad is free of a plating tail, signal degradation caused by the presence of plating tails in the integrated circuit package is avoided.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a socket interposer having a plurality of connectors and at least one of on-board memory and an external communication controller. The plurality of connectors is configured to fit with a form factor of a socket on a server board. The server board includes at least one processor and a circuit board having the socket and at least one processor socket. The processor(s) are coupled with the processor socket(s). The socket has the form factor configured for a module having a first functional set and the form factor. The at least one of the on-board memory and the external communication controller is coupled with at least some of the connectors. The external communication controller also has a second functional set different from the first functional set. The on-board memory is configured to be usable by the processor(s).

Abstract: An integrated circuit package includes a packaging substrate, which has an electrically conductive grid formed on a dielectric layer, and an integrated circuit die electrically coupled to the electrically conductive grid at one or more locations. In this embodiment, the electrically conductive grid includes a plurality of electrically conductive portions, wherein each portion is electrically coupled to at least one other portion, and a plurality of void regions that are electrically non-contiguous and substantially free of electrically conductive material. One advantage of the integrated circuit package is that a packaging substrate that is reduced in thickness, and therefore rigidity, can still maintain planarity during operation.

Abstract: Additional components or functionality can be provided for a computing device by coupling the device with one or more device skins. Each device skin can include one or more components that can be utilized by the computing device, such that a user of the computing device can obtain desired functionality by selecting an appropriate skin. The components of the skin can be powered by the computing device, such as through wired or wireless power coupling. The computing device can determine an appropriate control scheme for the skin when the skin is coupled with the device, enabling a user to utilize the various components of the skin as if those components were part of the computing device.

Abstract: A casing 1, a lid component 11 for covering a terminal 13 disposed in an opening of the casing 1, and a water sealing component 12 disposed around the terminal 13, are provided. The lid component 11 is structured such that a support portion 11h of a fixing portion 11g is rotatably fixed to the casing 1, and a slidable portion 11b slides relative to a lid portion 11a. Thus, a projection 11c is engaged with a recess 14, and a pair of engagement portions 11f engages with a pair of fixed projections 16. Thus, the lid component 11 engages with the casing 1 in three directions, and is held by being pressed against the water sealing component 12. With this structure, an electronic device having a lid component which can be assuredly locked is obtained.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a casing, an electronic element, and an ejection mechanism. The casing has a receiving space and an opening. The ejection mechanism includes: a holder for holding and carrying the electronic element to pass through the opening to be exposed outside the casing; a first biasing spring biasing the holder to project outwardly from the opening; a stopping member rotatably pivoted to the casing and contactable with a projection of the holder; a second biasing spring biasing the stopping member to contact the projection, and having an elastic modulus greater than that of the first biasing spring; and a releasing member operable for driving the stopping member to detach from the projection.

Abstract: A pad structure for disposing an electronic component on a printed circuit board is provided. The pad structure includes a first pad and a plurality of second pads. The first pad is configured to couple to a terminal of the electronic component. Each of the second pads is configured to couple to another terminal of the electronic component. The first pad and the second pads are electrically independent to each other, and the second pads are electrically independent to each other. Besides, a printed circuit board and a memory storage device using the pad structure are also provided.

Abstract: A wireless terminal device includes: a conduction and connection module, and a first Printed Circuit Board, PCB, connected to the conduction and connection module, and the wireless terminal device further includes a first conductor, where one of the conduction and connection module and the first PCB is connected to one end of the first conductor through a first capacitance coupling module, and the other one of the conduction and connection module and the first PCB is connected to the other end of the first conductor. Through the foregoing processing, capacitance coupling and grounding between the conduction and connection module and the PCB can be implemented through the first capacitance coupling module.

Abstract: In a method for adjusting a fan of an electronic device, a sensor of the electronic device detects an instant work environment temperature of an electronic component of the electronic device. The detected temperature is obtained from the sensor. The speed of the fan under the detected temperature and a speed of the fan to which it may be adjusted is computed using a predefined algorithm based on prestored values, obtained from experimentation. The fan is adjusted to achieve a heat dissipation mode and an energy-saving mode of the electronic device accordingly.

Abstract: A riding lawn care vehicle may include a docking station and a detachable information unit. The docking station may include a receiving cavity disposed at a portion of the riding lawn care vehicle. The receiving cavity may include an electrical contact in communication with one or more devices of a device network of the riding lawn care vehicle. The detachable information unit may include a user interface, a memory for storing data received via the device network, and processing circuitry in communication with the user interface and the memory. The processing circuitry may be configured to control operation of the detachable information unit and generate information for operator viewing at the user interface. The detachable information unit may be configured to detachably connect to the device network via operable coupling with the docking station.

Abstract: A system and method for connecting an external RF connector on an electrical module housing to a PCB within an electronic module is presented. The electronic module is configured to operate within a Department of Defense Joint Tactical Radio System in altitudes up to 15000 feet, at operating temperatures between ?40 to +55 degrees Celsius, in driving rain and dust storms, in a corrosive salt-sea atmosphere and to withstand indirect shock. The electronic module comprises a module housing, a housing connector on an external wall of the housing, a PCB within the housing, a PCB connector for a coaxial cable mounted on the PCB and a coaxial cable with first and second ends that is looped 360 degrees between the housing connector and the PCB connector. The first end of the cable is connected to the housing connector and the second end is connected to the PCB connector.

Abstract: An electronic data recorder including an electronic data storage device disposed within an enclosure having a main housing and a cover adapted to engage a base region of the housing. The main housing forms a cavity housing the electronic data storage device. A mounting wall extending from the main housing and including an attachment foot for attachment to a vehicle wherein an impact during a vehicle crash preferentially fractures one or both the mounting wall and attachment foot as opposed to the main housing.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for deliberately preventing unauthorized access to data stored in a non-volatile memory device are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus is configured to destroy the data stored on the memory device. The apparatus may comprise a printed circuit board (PCB), a non-volatile memory circuit electrically connected to the PCB, and a housing of the PCB. The non-volatile memory circuit may be scored to facilitate deliberately breaking the non-volatile memory circuit in response to an external force. In a further embodiment, the apparatus may comprise an electrical erase circuit powered by a power source connected to a switch. The electrical erase circuit may be configured to non-destructively erase the non-volatile memory circuit in response to activation of the switch. The system may further include a leverage tool configured to provide leverage to a non-volatile memory device affected by an external force.

Abstract: An exemplary integrated printed circuit board (PCB) includes a main PCB and a peripheral PCB. The main PCB includes a number of general purpose input/output (GPIO) ports and a number of first bonding pads, the bonding pads are located on edges of the main PCB and each GPIO port is electrically connected to one of the first bonding pads. The peripheral PCB includes a receiving space and a number of second bonding pads, the receiving space is used to receive the main PCB, the second bonding pads are located at inner peripheral edges of the peripheral PCB surrounding the receiving space. When the first bonding pads of the main PCB are respectively welded with the second bonding pads, the main PCB and the peripheral PCB are connected to each other to form the integrated PCB. An electronic device incorporating an integrated PCB is also provided.

Abstract: A memory module attaches as a component to a printed circuit board. An apparatus is disclosed for securing a memory module to a memory module socket. The apparatus includes a bracket device securely holding the memory module against the memory module socket. The memory module cannot disengage from the memory module socket without first removing the bracket.

Abstract: An internal component and external interface arrangement for a cylindrical compact computing system is described that includes at least a structural heat sink having triangular shape disposed within a cylindrical volume defined by a cylindrical housing. A computing engine having a generally triangular shape is described having internal components that include a graphics processing unit (GPU) board, a central processing unit (CPU) board, an input/output (I/O) interface board, an interconnect board, and a power supply unit (PSU).

Abstract: Apparatus for retracting and extending sets of operational processing devices in a multi-device enclosure. In accordance with some embodiments, an enclosed housing is provided with opposing first and second ends. Sleds are individually movable between a retracted position within the enclosed housing and an extended position in which the sled projects from the first end. Each sled supports a group of processing devices. A control board is disposed within the enclosed housing adjacent the second end. A plurality of flex circuits contactingly engage the processing devices to provide communication paths between the processing devices and the control board in both the retracted and extended positions of the sleds.

Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a chassis and a cover. The chassis includes a fixing post and defines a receiving space configured to receive a storage device. The cover defines a latching hole. The fixing post is engaged in the latching hole to engage the cover with the chassis and cover the receiving space when no storage device is in the receiving space.

Abstract: A computing device has a motherboard circuit substrate having at least one layer of electrical interconnects and a socket arranged to receive a main processor for the computing device, the socket electrically coupled to at least a portion of the layer of electrical interconnects, wherein the circuit substrate has no memory interconnects.

Abstract: A back frame module includes a base plate, two locking plate members, a cable organizing plate, and a stowage plate. The base plate is adapted to be provided on a rear face of a display. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate are selectively connected to the base plate. The locking plate members are adapted for mounting of a computer device therebetween. The cable organizing plate is adapted to stow a cable of the display or of the computer device. The stowage plate is adapted to stow an adapter of the display or other accessories. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate can be selectively substituted by a support plate. The back frame module thus has various states of use to satisfy different user requirements.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a case, a mounting member, and a storage device. The case includes a base and a cover covering the base. The base includes a securing portion. The cover includes a mounting portion. The storage device includes a retaining tab. The retaining tab is sandwiched between the mounting portion and the securing portion, and the mounting member is engaged with the mounting portion, the retaining tab and the securing portion, to secure the storage device to the case.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a plurality of plug-in cards (25) from a card body (6), preferably on a standard sized, ISO 7810, ID1 type, the method comprising the steps of defining said plug-in cards (25) on the card body (6) and making at least one score line (19) on the card body to define the same plurality of similar plug-in support cards (33) each comprising a single plug-in card.

Abstract: An expansion apparatus includes a first connector having first power pins and first signal pins, and a second connector having second power pins and second signal pins. A power circuit is connected to the first and second power pins. A serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) expansion controller is connected to the first and second signal pins. First control chips are connected to the SATA expansion controller and the power circuit. First storage chips are connected to the first control chips and the power circuit. A third connector has third power pins corresponding to second power pins, and third signal pins corresponding to second signal pins. Second control chips are connected to the third power pins and the third signal pins. Second storage chips are connected to the second control chips and the third power pins.

Abstract: A server includes a casing, a motherboard, a power supply unit and a pair of expansion modules. The motherboard is disposed in the casing, and the motherboard includes two slots disposed in the casing. The power supply unit is disposed in the casing and under the motherboard. The expansion modules are disposed in the casing, and each of the expansion modules includes a connecting card and a plurality of expansion cards. When the connecting card is electrically coupled to one of the slots of the motherboard, the expansion modules are disposed at two opposite sides of the motherboard correspondingly.

Abstract: A mobile data memory which is designed such that it can be used in an intrinsically safe manner in explosion-prone areas includes a memory device which has a first interface and a second interface for data exchange, wherein the second interface is designed in an intrinsically safe manner and for data exchange with a device, in particular with a sensor, and the first interface is designed for data exchange with data processing equipment, in particular for data evaluation.

Abstract: A power supply system provides power to a container data center. The power supply system includes a solar energy panel, to receive solar energy and output a direct current (DC) voltage. A direct current to alternating current (DC/AC) voltage converting unit is connected to the solar energy panel, to receive the DC voltage from the solar energy panel and converts the received DC voltages to an AC voltage, and outputs the converted AC voltage to the container data center.

Abstract: In one implementation, flash memory chips are provided with an operating power supply voltage to substantially match a power supply voltage expected at an edge connector of a dual inline memory module. The one or more of the flash memory chips and a memory support application integrated circuit (ASIC) may be mounted together into a multi-chip package for integrated circuits. The one or more flash memory chips and the memory support ASIC may be electrically coupled together by routing one or more conductors between each in the multi-chip package. The multi-chip package may be mounted onto a printed circuit board (PCB) of a flash memory DIMM to reduce the number of packages mounted thereto and reduce the height of the flash memory DIMM. The number of printed circuit board layers may also be reduced, such as by integrating address functions into the memory support ASIC.

Abstract: A processor module can include a circuit board, a first programmable circuitry coupled to the circuit board, wherein the first programmable circuitry is configurable to implement different physical circuits, and a processor configured to execute program code. The processor can be coupled to the circuit board and to the first programmable circuitry. The processor module also can include random access memory (RAM) devices coupled to the circuit board and electrically coupled to the first programmable circuitry. The RAM devices can be coupled to the first programmable circuitry to form parallel channels of the RAM devices. The processor module further can include an interface coupled to the circuit board and electrically coupled to the first programmable circuitry for coupling input and output between the first programmable circuitry and external circuitry.

Abstract: A server rack configured for a plurality of servers is disclosed, in which each of the servers has a power supply circuit board. The server rack includes: a case having a first face and a second face opposed to each other, the first face having an opening for the servers to be arranged in the case in an orientation; a power supply module provided on the second face of the case; and a power transmission assembly composed of a busbar provided on the second face in the orientation and electrically connected to the power supply module; and a plurality of electrical connectors provided on the busbar and coupled respectively with the power supply circuit boards of the servers. Through the power transmission assembly, the servers may be powered in a centralized way by the power supply module.

Abstract: A peripheral data storage device for IPHONE mobile phone and IPOD media player devices having an encasement containing a system of electronic circuits which communicates with the IPHONE mobile phone or IPOD media player by means of a host software system and a device software system. The device also has a charge pass through connector and optional card slots. Various views of the device are shown in FIGS. 1-5.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a card holder, and a card holder mechanism. A sidewall of the housing defines a slot. A projection protrudes from the card holder. The card holder control mechanism includes a knob and a rotatable plate. The knob includes an operation portion and a connecting portion. The operation portion is external to the housing for operation, and the connecting portion is received in the housing and secured to the rotatable plate. When the knob is rotated from a first orientation to a second orientation, the rotatable plate is driven to rotate by the rotation of the knob. During the rotation of the rotatable plate, the rotatable plate resists the projection of the card holder to drive the card holder to move toward the slot until a portion of the card holder extends the housing.

Abstract: A frame for a mobile device with a memory and a processor running an application and a system for displaying digital content, comprising a frame assembly for the mobile device, comprising a processor, a media storage memory, a first body with a recess configured for receipt of a mobile device in the frame assembly, and a second body, configured to connect to the first body to enclose the mobile device. Preferably, at least one of the two sides comprises a connector, configured to connect with a corresponding connector of the mobile device, so that the processor of the frame is configured to communicate, through said connector, with the memory and processor of the mobile device. In an alternate embodiment, at least one of the two sides comprises a communication means, configured to communicate with the memory and processor of the mobile device through WiFi, Bluetooth, or the Internet.

Abstract: A rack mount device comprising: a housing; first and second drawer sections to be withdrawable from the housing; storage sections provided in the first and second drawer sections, each of storage sections including memory devices; a control module to control the memory devices; a connection cable to couple an external connection terminal of the housing and the control module and include an excess length portion corresponding to movement of the control module; a cable protective tube to be inserted by the excess length portion, one end of the cable protective tube fixed in a vicinity of a connection portion to the control module of the connection cable, another end of the cable protective tube fixed on a bottom plate side of the housing, the cable protective tube including a folded-up section which moves along with the drawing operation; and a cable protective tube deformation device to move the folded-up section.

Abstract: An electronic module cooling apparatus and method for cooling a plurality of electronic modules each including a circuit board to which one or more electronic components are mounted, in particular memory modules, disposed on a substrate in spaced-apart parallel relationship. The apparatus and method provide for effective cooling of the electronic modules while still allowing for insertion and removal of the electronic modules from a common substrate and/or providing for biased contact with electrical components of the electronic modules. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus provides for liquid cooling memory boards, allowing heat to be removed from the electronic components that are contained in densely populated enclosures without the need for air flow.

Abstract: An industrial computer structure includes a case (100), a lug assembly (300), and touch panel (400). The case (100) has an opening (101) and a side plate (110) disposed on one side of the opening (101). The case (100) receives a plurality of trays (140) arranged within the opening (101). The side plate (110) has an external side (111) facing out of the case (100). The lug assembly (300) includes a fixing base (310) connected to the external side (111) of the side plate (110), a frame (320) disposed on the fixing base (310), and a handle (330) connected to the frame (320). The touch panel (400) is disposed in the frame (320) and electrically connected an electrical line (410) in the case (100). The components in the case (100) can be controlled via the touch panel (400) and thus the industrial computer can be easily maintained.

Abstract: A memory protection device and a computer including the memory protection device are disclosed. The memory protection device includes insulating heat-conducting bars which are provided on an upper end of slot arms at two sides of a memory connection base and cover up heat emitting holes of the slot arms.