Abstract: Disclosed are a portable communication device and a cradle apparatus for the same. The portable communication device includes a first housing; a second housing with a first display device, the second housing being cradled at a known angle after being swung from the first housing; and a third housing with a second display device, the third housing being stacked with the second housing before the second housing is swung from the first housing, and being extended from a lower edge of the second housing and tilted at a same known angle as the second housing when the second and third housings are extended from the first housing.

Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing.

Abstract: A first connecting element is used in combination with a second connecting element and comprises mounting equipment for mounting the first connecting element in an environment, a base body, two opposite hook members, each provided with a hook edge for engagement behind two respective directly opposed second hook edges forming part of the second connecting element, which two hook edges are positioned directly opposite each other, facing away from each other. The hook members are movable towards each other against a first spring force and, on account of the first spring force, away from each other between a connecting position and a disconnecting position. The connecting element further comprises a stop surface for abutment, in the connecting position, under a second spring force against a second stop surface which forms part of the second connecting element and which is directed towards the second hook edges.

Abstract: The stand is made of a pair of hingedly connected plates for holding a portable device in a clamped upright position for viewing and for use purposes. The plates are hinged at one end and biased by a spring into a closed position to clamp about opposite sides of the portable device. The edges of the plates are provided with a rubberized bead to provide a non-slip surface.

Abstract: A handle for a computing device having a touch screen, wherein the handle is affixed to the computing device, and the handle is made of material that is suitable for gripping by an infant and the handle is of a specific size range such that the handle is capable of being gripped by an infant.

Abstract: A display assembly is provided for a computing device. The display assembly includes an exterior shell that includes an outward radius of curvature about two axes (X and Y axis), and is formed from hardened material such as glass.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing defining an opening, a string of a pendant, and a pendant attachment device. The pendant attachment device includes a fixing block, an attachment element rotatably and movably fixed in the compartment, a fixing plate fixed to the housing and an elastic element. The fixing block defines a compartment. The attachment element includes a main body defining a fixing hole, the string is threaded through the fixing hole. In a first state, the elastic element exerts an elastic force on the attachment element, causing the attachment element being latched with the latching block with the fixing hole is located in the opening. In a second state, the elastic element drives the attachment element to move away from the fixing plate, thereby making the fixing hole stick out of the opening.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using an insert molding process to form a tactilely seamless overall part from component parts that are made from different materials are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a housing includes a first part formed from a first material and a second part formed from a second material that is of a different type than the first material. The first part includes a first external surface and a first bonding surface, and the second part includes a second external surface and a second bonding surface. The second bonding surface can be integrally bonded to the first bonding surface so that the first external surface and the second external surface form a gap-free overall surface.

Abstract: A slide type electronic apparatus which can prevent internal structure such as a slide mechanism from being visually recognized from a gap between two cases and suppress dirt, dust and the like invading from the gap is provided. A slide type electronic apparatus according to the present invention includes: two cases; slide means, which is arranged between the two cases, for connecting the two cases in a manner that the two cases can slide each other; and covering means, which is arranged in one of the cases, for hiding a gap formed between the two cases at least at a time of an opened state in which an overlap of the two cases becomes smallest.

Abstract: A mobile terminal having a touch sensor-equipped input device and its control method are disclosed. The mobile terminal includes: a user input unit in which a keypad-printed layer and a touch sensor overlap with each other; and a controller that controls an operation mode of the user input unit in a touch pad and/or a touch keypad mode according to whether or not a cursor is in use.

Abstract: An input mechanism for a mobile electronic device is disclosed. A cap shaped to wrap around an edge of the mobile electronic device is moveable in a first direction and a second direction. A first switch for activating a first function is covered by the cap and actuatable upon movement of the cap in the first direction toward the first switch. A second switch for activating a second function is covered by the cap and actuatable upon movement of the cap in the second direction toward the second switch.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for covering at least part of a mobile computing device having a touch screen display and a switch that is actuated by a motion that is at least in part lateral to a surface of a housing that houses the mobile computing device. The apparatus includes an encasement that enables operation of the touch screen display and covers at least part of the mobile computing device that includes the switch, the encasement having an outer surface and an inner surface. The apparatus further includes a switch mechanism including a switch actuator protruding from the outer surface of the encasement and covered by a flexible seal attached to the encasement. The switch mechanism includes a switch interface provided proximate the inner surface of the encasement to contact the switch, and is coupled with the switch actuator such that a movement of the switch actuator controls a movement of the switch interface to actuate the switch.

Abstract: A docking station for a mini personal computer. The docking station formed of the shell of a laptop computer at which a user keyboard and a display screen are supported at the docking station. Additional elements, such as a computer hard drive or computer mass storage device are also supported at the docking station. When the mini personal computer is received at a docking port of the docking station, the processor of the mini personal computer is able to make use of the elements supported at the docking station.

Abstract: There is provided a metal structure that holds the display unit, as the main structure, and a casing structure that is integrally molded from resin onto the metal structure. The metal structure is resilient against flexural loads, torsional loads, and other deformations from the exterior upon the display unit composed of thin plate glass, because the member that protects the display unit is in a box shape. The display unit itself can be protected from damage even if rigidity is reduced because of a thinner profile. The metal structure is manufactured by thin plate pressing and sufficient strength can be maintained even if the thickness is low. Furthermore, the metal structure is configured as a frame part of the entire casing, the rigidity of the entire device can therefore be maintained by using this structure, and the mounting board and functional components other than the display unit can also be protected.

Abstract: Electronic displays and metal micropatterned substrates are described comprising a graphic defined by a contrasting area adjacent the graphic. In one embodiment, the graphic is visible when the display is viewed with reflected light and the graphic is substantially less visible or invisible when viewed with backlighting transmitted through the metal micropatterned substrate. The graphic and contrasting area have a total metal micropattern density that differs by no greater than about 5% and more preferably by no greater than 2%.

Abstract: Housings for electronic devices are disclosed. According to one aspect, adjoining surfaces of electronic device housings can be mounted or arranged such that adjoining surfaces are flush to a high degree of precision. The electronic devices can be portable and in some cases handheld.

Abstract: A sliding module includes a first section, a second section, a sliding member, a rotary plate, and at least one elastic member. The sliding member is slidably engaged with the second section, and is rotatably connected to the first section. The rotary plate is respectively rotatably connected to the first section and the second section. One end of the at least one elastic member is fixed to the second section, and the other end is fixed to the sliding member. When the sliding member slides relative to the second section, the rotary plate rotates relative to the second section and causes the first section to move and rotate relative to the second section in a tilted orientation.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) including: a display panel; a backlight unit to radiate light to the display panel; a mold frame surrounding the backlight unit and supporting the display panel; a housing to receive the display panel, backlight unit, and mold frame; and a resin unit provided between the display panel and the housing. A receiving groove is formed below the resin unit, by sloped surfaces of the mold frame and side walls of the housing.

Abstract: A security enclosure for touchscreen-type electronic media display tablets such as the Apple® Ipad® tablet. The enclosure has a rear panel that can be mounted to a display or work surface, and a front panel that can be assembled to rotate open and closed on the rear panel with a novel panel-connecting structure that requires no tools or fasteners and that is tamper-resistant. The panel-connecting structure includes a U-shaped channel with radiused connecting tabs bent from an inside edge of the front panel, and a vertical wall with radiused tab-receiving slots bent from a mating interior edge of the rear panel.

Abstract: A mobile terminal of a slide type having a dual display is disclosed, by which if an open configuration has been entered after sequential completion of slidable and rotary movements, two displays are located on the same plane in an open configuration to provide various user interface environments. The present invention includes a first body, a second body slidably connected to the first body, and a slide hinge module configured to guide a slidable movement of the second body on the first body to open the first body, the slide hinge module configured to guide a rotary movement of the second body against the first body in case of an open configuration of a partial region of the first body.

Abstract: A key assembly includes a key member, the key member includes a main body and a securing portion extending from each end of the main body; and a pressing member for operating the key, the pressing member defines a receiving groove for receiving the main body.

Abstract: A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) module for use in a portable terminal is provided. The LCD module includes a reinforcement plate of a metal material having a bottom surface, and a side surface bent and extended at a substantially constant height along an edge from the bottom surface, a backlight unit laminated onto an upper part of the reinforcement plate, and having a frame of a synthetic resin material that is formed along an edge to insert-mold the reinforcement plate, and an LCD panel fixed by a double sided tape at an upper part of the backlight unit. A portion of the side surface of the reinforcement plate is sequentially twice bent back onto itself on the outside of the reinforcement plate such that its end has a substantially constant width in contact with the bottom surface of the reinforcement plate.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a touch panel-mounted leather case, which includes a folding cover, a base, and a touch panel. The folding cover has a first support portion and a second support portion in adjustable folding connection and cooperatively define a bending portion. The base is in adjustable folding connection to the first support portion, and the base includes a securing member. The securing member and the base cooperatively define a depression, where the touch panel is removably arranged therein. A hand-held device is also disclosed by the instant disclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal including a case having an inner space and a first opening formed at one end thereof to open the inner space, and a slider mounted to the case and slid through the first opening between a first state where a battery is disposed in the inner space and a second state where the battery is externally exposed, wherein the slider includes a slide unit configured to house the battery therein and slidably mounted to the case to be drawn out of the inner space, and a cover unit connected to the slide unit and configured to obscure the first opening in the first state.

Abstract: Electronic equipment is provided with a board 24a that includes an antenna circuit for transmitting and receiving a wireless signal and a ground pattern 24c for electrically grounding the antenna circuit, and a second casing 23 formed integrally with an antenna holding portion 23f for holding the board 24a. At least the antenna holding portion 23f in the second casing 23 is formed of a conductor. A clip 40 sandwiches the antenna holding portion 23f and the board 24a in a state where the ground pattern 24c and the antenna holding portion 23f are in contact with each other.

Abstract: A protection frame has a frame body and a supporting arm. The frame body is mounted around the portable device. The supporting arm is mounted pivotally on the frame body to allow the user to adjust the propping angle of the portable device. Therefore, the portable device can be used at different visual angles as desired.

Abstract: A swing-type portable communication apparatus includes a body housing having a first display part, a swing housing having a second display part and capable of being obliquely slid and juxtaposed with the body housing at the same angle without a height difference after being swung from the body housing. A hinge mechanism is provided at one end of the body housing for obliquely sliding the swing housing after the swing housing is swung from the body housing.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a first case, a second case, a first hinge which has a first fixing portion fixed to the first case and a second fixing portion fixed to the second case and rotatably connects the first case and the second case, and a first reinforcing plate configured to be fixed to the first fixing portion and spaced apart from an inner surface of a first cover and an inner surface of a second cover inside the first case. The first case includes a first storing portion storing electronic parts and a second storing portion projecting from the first storing portion and storing the first fixing portion. The first reinforcing plate extends over both the first storing portion and the second storing portion.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an electronic device assembly, a method for disassembling an electronic device, and a protecting apparatus. The electronic device assembly includes an electronic device and a protecting portion. The electronic device includes a main body and a cover panel. The main body includes a bottom panel and a side panel extending from the bottom panel. The cover panel is mounted to the two side panels. The cover panel includes an elastic securing piece elastically abutting an inner surface of the side panel. The protecting portion contacts an outer surface of the side panel to prevent the elastic securing piece from scratching the outer surface when the elastic securing piece moves out of the main body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable terminal including a first enclosure having a display unit; a second enclosure having an operation unit; a first connection unit foldably connecting the first enclosure to the second enclosure by being rotated around a first center axis; and a second connection unit connecting the first enclosure to the second enclosure and allowing the first enclosure to be rotated between a first position and a second position and around a second center axis perpendicular to the first center axis, the second center axis located in a position shifted by a predetermined amount from a center of the first enclosure. The first enclosure is displaced from the second enclosure corresponding to the second center axis when the enclosures are folded via the first connection unit in a state where the first enclosure is rotated to the second position in the second connection unit.

Abstract: An electronic device employs a display window, which includes a substrate, a paint layer, and a background color layer. The substrate has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The second surface has a central portion and a peripheral portion. The paint layer is formed on the peripheral portion and partially covers the peripheral portion. The portions of the peripheral portion not covered by the paint layer are roughened. The background color layer is formed on the peripheral portion and at least covers the roughened portions.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a support mechanism and a main body. The support mechanism includes a pivoting assembly and a support member. The pivoting assembly includes a fixing member, a sliding member slidably mounted on the fixing member, a pivoting shaft rotatably connected to one end of the fixing member, and at least one torsion spring sleeved on and coiling around the pivot shaft. The torsion spring includes two assembling legs, one assembling leg of the torsion spring elastically resists against the fixing member. The support member is fixed to the sliding member. when the support member is wholly received in the main body, one surface of the support member tightly contacts the main body via an elastic force generated by the torsion spring; and when the support member is moved away from the main body, the support member is rotated by the elastic force.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus including a display portion, and a casing including an inner circumference wall portion that faces a side wall of the display portion and an inner circumference bottom plane portion that faces a rear surface of the display portion. The display portion is secured to the inner circumference wall portion and the inner circumference bottom plane portion of the casing with an adhesive agent.

Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device such as a laptop computer or tablet computer that comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device. The shell is substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The inside of the shell has a hook and loop liner with shock absorbing corner bumpers having hook and loop type bases so that the bumpers may attach at any point on the liner inside the shell to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and to secure the device inside the enclosure in a shock absorbent suspended manner. The shell may further comprise a USB connector hub for connection to the USB port of a laptop computer or PC tablet enclosed in the protective shell.

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: 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 unit that includes a docking station and a tablet. The docking station includes a base having first and second docking recesses defined therein and docking station contacts positioned in at least the first docking recess. The tablet includes a housing having a video screen, a memory, at least one switch, and a power source positioned therein. The video screen, memory, at least one switch, and power source are in electrical communication and the housing includes first and second docking portions. At least the first docking portion includes tablet contacts thereon. The first and second docking portions of the tablet are positioned in the first and second docking recesses and the tablet contacts are in electrical communication with the docking station contacts. The tablet is removable from the docking station.

Abstract: A waterproof and shockproof cover for a PAD computer is disclosed. The cover comprises an upper housing, a base housing, a glass, a first rubber ring, a second rubber ring and four shockproof elements. The base housing is corresponding to the upper housing, wherein the upper housing comprises a first connection and the base housing comprises a second connection corresponding to the first connection for fastening with each other. The upper housing comprises a viewing window hole and a first groove formed around the rim of the viewing hole, and the first rubber ring is disposed within the first groove. The glass covers the viewing window hole and the first rubber ring. The four shockproof elements disposed respectively at four corners of a rectangular accommodation space of the base housing for bearing the PAD computer.

Abstract: A cover for a screen of a portable computing device having a physical button recessed into the screen is provided. The cover comprises a transparent member, a protrusion, and a tactile feature. The transparent member has a first surface positioned adjacent the screen of the device and an opposing second surface. The protrusion is adjacent the first surface of the transparent member in a position such that the protrusion engages the physical button. The protrusion has a shape such that it is in registry with the physical button. The tactile feature is formed in the second surface of the transparent member opposite the protrusion. The transparent member can be formed from a material which limits the viewing angle of the screen of the portable computing device and displays images such as company logos, slogans, advertising, or photographs to users viewing the screen at angles greater than the viewing angle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device 60 comprising a flexible display arranged to be alternated between a collapsed state and an extended state, said flexible display comprising edge portions, the flexible display being further provided with an edge protector cooperating with the edge portions, wherein the edge protector is conceived to be alternated between a collapsed state and an extended state. In the electronic device 60a the flexible display 65 is conceived to be wound about a roller 61. The edge protector comprises rigid segments 63a, 63b, 63c, 62a, 62b, 62c, 62c interconnected by suitable means 64a, 64b, 64c. Wiring, pins, bars may be used for interconnecting means 64a, 64b, 64c. In the embodiment 60a an extended position of the edge protector is shown. In the embodiment 60b a collapsed state of the edge protector is shown comprising aggregations of segments 62?, 62?. The bars 64a, 64b, 64c partly protect the back surface of the display.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display seal for a force-based sensor assembly that includes a flexible membrane having inner and outer surfaces, and first and second sides. The first side of the membrane is capable of being mounted to a housing of the assembly, such as a frame or bezel, and the second side of the membrane is capable of being mounted to a touch surface of a touch sensitive structure of the assembly. The seal, when mounted to the housing and the screen, is capable of creating a seal around the screen without passing extraneous forces to the transducers.

Abstract: An apparatus including a body part configured to receive a replaceable internal part, a first cover part configured to be movable between an open position and a closed position, a second cover part configured to be movable between an open position and a closed position, and when in said closed position, to cover the replaceable internal part. A locking mechanism is configured to lock the second cover part to the body part and the locking mechanism is configured to be releasable, when the first cover part is in said open position and the locking mechanism is configured to be unreleasable, when the first cover part is in said closed position.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus for a flat panel display device includes a frame having an open cavity. First and second positioning sidewalls extend from the frame and are located above and parallel with the open cavity. A movable stop block is mounted in the open cavity and below the first positioning sidewall. As such the flat panel device is easily fixed and improved fixing strength is attained.

Abstract: An apparatus including a main section including a display configured to be located on a first face of the main section; at least one movable section coupled to the main section, the at least one movable section including at least one acoustic transducer port located on a first face of the movable section, wherein in a first mode of operation the first face of the at least one movable section is configured to form an extension of the first face of the apparatus and locate the acoustic transducer port on the same face as the display.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed that comprises a housing 81 and a flexible display, which may have respective portions 82a, 82b, 82c and 82d. The portions may be accommodated between respective hinges 84a, 84b, 84c, 84d, which are arranged as a mechanism for enabling a transition between the first mechanically stable position and a second mechanically stable position. The display is viewed from a direction 85. The hinges are operated independently from each other, enabling a plurality of angulations of the flexible display with respect to the housing 81.

Abstract: A package structure for packaging a portable electronic device is provided. The package structure includes a base portion, a supporting portion and a connector. The supporting portion is connected to the base portion. The supporting portion includes a first fixing element and a second fixing element, wherein when the package structure is in a supporting state, the supporting portion is folded and standing upright, the first fixing element is detachably connected to the second fixing element, and the portable electronic device is supported by the supporting portion. The connector is disposed on the supporting portion, wherein the portable electronic device is connected to the connector.

Abstract: Tablet computer cases and associated methods are disclosed and described. In one embodiment, a tablet computer case may include a first panel configured to releasably engage and hold a tablet computer of a predetermined size and shape, a second panel having a keyboard a hinge rotatably attaching the two panels, and a communication connector that allows the keyboard to communicate with the tablet computer.

Abstract: Tablet computer cases and associated methods are disclosed and described. In one embodiment, a tablet computer case may include a first panel configured to releasably engage and hold a tablet computer of a predetermined size and shape, a second panel having a keyboard a hinge rotatably attaching the two panels, and a communication connector that allows the keyboard to communicate with the tablet computer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for selectively attaching sensor(s) or antenna(s) to a mobile device at a convenient location are provided. The mobile device includes a body and a processing unit housed within the body for running an application, where the body includes a forward end and a rearward end that supports engagement with a charging dock. In addition, the rearward end accepts engagement of a snap-on module that physically assembles to and electronically interfaces with the mobile device. The antennas or sensors are externally mounted to the mobile device at a location proximate to the forward end of the body. Further, these antennas or sensors are interconnected to the snap-on module using media-routing conduit(s) that are configured to carry signals from the antennas or sensors to the snap-on module for distribution as an input to the application running on the processing unit.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic apparatus which includes a rectangular apparatus body including a display unit, and a battery pack including a battery cell incorporated therein and including a rounded outer shape, wherein the battery pack is mounted on one side of the apparatus body in an arrangement in which the display unit and the battery cell do not overlap with each other.