Abstract: The description relates to orientation specific control of computing devices. One example can include an orientation specific actuator for controlling functionality of a computing device. The example can include providing a first functionality related to a first orientation of the computing device in response to engagement of the orientation specific actuator. The example can also include providing a second functionality in response to engagement of the orientation specific actuator in a second orientation of the computing device.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes initiating a protection mode at a network device having a protective cover installed to filter airflow entering a network device, reducing one or more of a fan speed, processing functions, or power at the network device, exiting the protection mode upon removal of the protective cover from the network device, and increasing one or more of the fan speed, the processing functions, or the power to resume normal operation at the network device.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a folding area at which the display device is foldable and unfoldable; a first casing and a second casing arranged in a first direction along the display panel, the first casing and the second casing spaced apart from each other at the folding area; a third casing between the first casing and the second casing along the first direction, the third casing corresponding to the folding area; and a cover facing the display panel with the third casing therebetween, the cover connected to each of the first casing and the second casing. Folding and unfolding of the display device respectively includes extension of the cover from of the first casing and retraction of the cover into the first casing.

Abstract: An electronic device having a unitary housing is disclosed. The device can include a first housing component having an open cavity, an internal electronic part disposed within the cavity, a second housing component disposed across the cavity, and a support feature disposed within the cavity and arranged to support the second housing component. The first housing component can be formed from metal, while the second housing component can be formed from a plurality of laminated foil metal layers. The second housing component can be attached to the first housing component via one or more ultrasonic welds, such that a fully enclosed housing is created. The fully enclosed housing can be hermetically sealed, and the outside surfaces thereof can be machined or otherwise finished after the ultrasonic welding.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a chassis having lateral surfaces including a frame and a rear surface including a glass plate supported by the frame; and a display having a display surface facing a front surface of the chassis. The frame includes a frame-shaped outer wall defining the lateral surfaces of the chassis; and a glass support that protrudes from the outer wall towards in inward direction of the frame. The glass support extends along an edge of the glass plate and includes a missing part that is a divided portion. The electronic apparatus further includes a metal plate that is thinner than a portion of the glass support adjacent to the divided portion. The metal plate is fixed to the frame, supplements the divided portion, and supports the glass plate together with the glass support.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a docking station including a triangular prism shaped body, and a cradle proximal to a top section of the triangular prism shaped body for detachably receiving a mobile device, wherein the cradle may include a plurality of different connection interfaces to provide a selectable connection with a complementary connection interface of the mobile device.

Abstract: A protective cover for a laptop computer having a screen portion has a main body that extends to an outer perimeter, the outer perimeter including a downwardly extending wall which extends downwardly from the outer perimeter. The cover further has a plurality of tabs extending inwardly from the downwardly extending wall of the top cover, adjacent the outer perimeter, adapted for attaching the top cover to the screen portion of the laptop computer. The main body, the plurality of tabs, and the downwardly extending wall are all of integral construction, and further have a perimeter covering that covers at least a portion of the main body and the downwardly extending wall, the perimeter covering being formed of a resilient material.

Abstract: A touchpad mechanism is provided, including a touchpad module, a rectangular support affixed to the touchpad module, and a frame receiving the touchpad module and the support. The frame has a hole and a guiding structure protruding from the edge of the hole. A hook portion of the support extends through the hole and contacts the guiding structure, so as to restrict the touchpad module and the support in the frame.

Abstract: An electronic device with a display interface is provided. The electronic device includes a device body and a display module. The device body includes a groove. The display module is disposed on the device body, wherein the display module includes a shaft, the shaft is rotatably connected to the groove and is adapted to be slid in the groove, and the extension direction of the groove differs from the axis of the shaft.

Abstract: Provided is a foldable electronic device accessory including a first housing having one surface to which a first body of a foldable electronic device is coupled, a second housing having one surface to which a second body foldably connected to the first body about an axis is coupled, a slide portion having one surface disposed to face the other surface of the second housing and configured to reciprocate toward the axis on the other surface of the second housing, and a first cover configured to enclose the other surface of the first housing, the other surface of the second housing, and the other surface of the slide portion, wherein the one surface of the first housing and the one surface of the second housing face each other in a folded state, and wherein the other surface of the first housing and the other surface of the second housing do not face each other and form a plane in an unfolded state.

Abstract: Methods for assembling a narrow border plastic cover include defining a center portion and an edge portion of a plastic cover. A hard coat treatment may be applied to the center portion of the plastic cover to improve anti-glare and anti-scratch properties and mechanical strength while retaining the flexibility of the plastic cover at the edge portion. An optically clear adhesive may be applied to the plastic cover to improve the durability and bond strength of the bond between the narrow border plastic cover and a display. A structural adhesive may be applied to an edge portion of the display to improve the mechanical strength at the edge portion of the plastic cover when bonded to the display. The narrow border plastic cover may be bonded to the display to improve the ability of the display to absorb impacts.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for configuring operations of an Information Handling System (IHS) that includes a lid panel and a base panel, such as a laptop or convertible laptop. A first lid state is determined based at least partially on a first angle of a hinge connecting the lid panel and base panel. A transition of the hinge angle to a second angle is determined, indicating movement of the lid by the user. Based at least partially on the second hinge angle, a second lid state is determined. Based on the transition from the first lid state to the second lid state, modifications to a plurality of IHS outputs are determined and the plurality outputs are reconfigured. In some embodiments, a speed of the hinge angle transition is determined and the modifications to the IHS outputs are determined based on the speed of the hinge angle transition.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of providing personalized health management to users, particularly for users suffering from obesity and obesity-related medical conditions, in order to enhance weight loss through a smart belt that is optimally positioned around the user's waist, and which facilitates weight loss and mindfulness through feedback delivered via the smart belt.

Abstract: A holding apparatus and method may be used to secure and support a portable electronic device. The apparatus has a base plate that fits along the back surface of a portable electronic device. The base plate has top and bottom base plate surfaces. The apparatus has a strip that fits along the top base plate surface. The apparatus has a frame on the top base plate surface. The frame defines an aperture. The apparatus has pins and recesses that form hinged connections and secure the strip to the base plate. The strip is moveable between engaged and disengaged positions within the aperture.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a device housing and at least two grip sensors disposed along the device housing. One or more processors are operable with the at least two grip sensors. At least one electronic latch is operable with the one or more processors. The one or more processors transition the at least one electronic latch from a latched state to an unlatched state when the at least two grip sensors detect a grip applied to the at least two grip sensors.

Abstract: A heat dissipation system includes a single fan, first and second heat sources, first, second, and third heat pipes, and first and second heat dissipation arrays. The first heat pipe is thermally coupled with the first heat source. The second heat pipe is thermally coupled with the second heat source. The third heat pipe has a first position thermally coupled with the first heat pipe and a second position thermally coupled with the second heat pipe. The first heat dissipation array is arranged around the first position and thermally coupled with the third heat pipe. The second heat dissipation array is arranged around the second position and thermally coupled with the third heat pipe. The single fan is between the first and second heat sources, and configured to blow airflows towards the first and second heat sources, the first and second heat dissipation arrays.

Abstract: The laptop includes a host, a screen and a heat dissipation structure. The screen is pivotally connected to the host and includes a clamp member. The heat dissipation structure is connected to the host adjacent to where the screen is pivotally connected and covers a back of the host. The heat dissipation structure includes a back case body and a hatch cover. The back case body defines a heat dissipation opening. One side of the hatch cover is pivotally connected to the back case body. The hatch cover is set to match the heat dissipation opening. When the screen is closed with respect to the host, the clamp member urges the hatch cover to close the heat dissipation opening; when the screen is open with respect to the host, the clamp member is released from the hatch cover, and the hatch cover rotates to expose the heat dissipation opening.

Abstract: An example electronic device includes a flexible display screen; a cover operatively connected to the flexible display screen; a rail attached to the cover; and a first hinge attached to the flexible display screen to engage the rail. The flexible display screen is to translate with respect to the rail, and the flexible display screen is to rotate with respect to the first hinge. The rail is embedded in the cover. The rail may be positioned in a substantially center portion of the cover. The cover may include a first end and a second end. The first end is to rotate with respect to the flexible display screen. The second end may include a second hinge to enable rotation of the cover with respect to a base housing.

Abstract: A system and method for powering up a portable information handling system based on a position of a kickstand and a position of a keyboard relative to a chassis. When a kickstand is opened, a power control system determines if a keyboard is attached and opened. If the keyboard is not attached and the kickstand is opened, the power control system initiates powering up the portable information handling system. If the keyboard is attached and closed, the portable information handling system is not powered up. If the keyboard is attached and opened, the power control system initiates powering up the portable information handling system. If the kickstand is opened and the keyboard is opened, the power control system initiates powering up the portable information handling system.

Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head including a first part having a first base portion configured to be inserted into an opening of the portable electronic device, a second part that is separate from the first part, the second part having a second base portion configured to be inserted into the opening, and an aperture formed through the first part and the second part. The security apparatus also includes a cable threaded through the aperture to inhibit separation of the first part from the second part and removal of the locking head from the opening. The cable is configured to engage the immovable object.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device having a flexible display device is disclosed. A request to retrieve information from a server over a wireless network is triggered based on flexing the flexible display device and other gestures.

Abstract: An electronic device may have a flexible display that overlaps an axis. The display may be supported by a housing. The housing may have first and second portions that rotate relative to each other about the axis. The housing may be placed in an unfolded configuration to support the display in a planar state. The housing may also be placed in a folded configuration by rotating the first and second portions relative to each other. A hinge mechanism may be used to ensure adequate separation between the first and second portions when the housing is bent. Movable flaps may be retracted when the housing is bent to create room for a bent portion of the display.

Abstract: An interactive information system is disclosed. The interactive information system includes (i) an interactive module arranged in a first frame including a display module displaying a graphic user interface (GUI), a touch input module receiving a user input to the GUI, and an interactive module bridge board transmitting inter-frame signals including electrical signals of the display module and the touch input module, (ii) a control module arranged in a second frame to generate the GUI and to perform a function of the interactive information system based on the user input, and (iii) an internal cable connecting the interactive module bridge board and the control module to transmit inter-frame signals between the first frame and the second frame. The internal cable is further to transmit power to the interactive module bridge board which transmits power to the display module and the touch input module.

Abstract: A multi-body device includes a first machine body, a second machine body, a rotating member, a first magnetic member, a second magnetic member, and a stopper. The second machine body is pivoted to a pivot side of the first machine body. The rotating member is pivoted to the pivot side of the first machine body and located beside the second machine body. The first magnetic member is disposed at the second machine body. The second magnetic member is disposed at a portion of the rotating member corresponding to the first magnetic member. Two corresponding ends of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are magnetically repulsive to each other. The stopper is driven by the second machine body and disposed at the pivot side of the first machine body, so as to stretch into or retreat from a rotation path of the rotating member.

Abstract: A novel functional panel, a novel device, or a novel data processor is provided. A structure in which a first plane, a second plane that is opposite the first plane, and a neutral plane between the first plane and the second plane are provided and a portion of a functional layer having a thickness greater than or equal to half of the thickness of the functional layer is in a region between the first plane and the neutral plane was conceived.

Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a first case portion that may be adapted to surround at least a portion of a top device portion and a second case portion that may be adapted to surround at least a portion of a bottom device portion. The protective enclosure may also include a first hinge member coupled to a portion of the first case portion and a portion of the second case portion, and the first hinge member may pivot about a first hinge axis that is coaxially aligned with or parallel to a device hinge axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a portable electronic device including a primary display panel, a keyboard module, a secondary display panel, and a support plate. The primary display panel includes a first pivot and a second pivot. The first pivot and the second pivot are disposed at the primary display panel. The keyboard module faces the primary display panel and includes a third pivot. One side of the secondary display panel is connected to the first pivot, and another side is a free side. The secondary display panel is flipped through the first pivot to be overlapped on an upper surface of the keyboard module or to abut against the upper surface at the free side. The support plate is flipped through the second pivot and the third pivot to be overlapped on the bottom surface of the primary display panel or to support the primary display panel.

Abstract: According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device may comprise: a housing which comprises a first surface facing in a first direction, a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side wall at least partially surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface; at least one seating part formed to be partially surrounded by a part of the side wall inside the housing; a guide member disposed adjacent to a part of the side wall inside the housing and surrounding another part of the seating part; and at least one electronic component comprising a body part and a protrusion part formed on one surface of the body part, wherein the electronic component may be guided by the guide member to enter the seating part along a direction inclined with respect to the side wall or the first surface and then to be mounted in the seating part. The electronic device as described above may vary depending on embodiments.

Abstract: Disclosed are an antenna assembly and a wireless terminal. The antenna assembly includes: a metal frame, wherein a first partition gap and a second partition gap are spacedly arranged on the metal frame, and the metal frame positioned between the first partition gap and the second partition gap forms a first radiator; and a radio frequency module, wherein the radio frequency module is coupled to the first radiator by a radio frequency signal feeder, wherein the metal frame between the first partition gap and the second partition gap is provided with a first ground point.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device may include a laptop computing device that includes a base portion and a display housing rotationally coupled to the base portion. The base portion includes a fan designed to drive heated air out of the base portion, thus cooling the portable electronic device. A dynamic (movable) air diverter is integrated into the base portion near the fan's outlet. The air diverter is designed to direct airflow from the fan outlet. Moreover, the air diverter can be repositioned by, for example, rotating the display housing relative to the base portion. As a result of the repositioned air diverter, the airflow from the fan outlet is redirected out of the portable electronic device through a different location. The air diverter can be positioned in different discrete locations, or alternatively, can move continuously with the rotational movement of the display housing.

Abstract: A touch pad structure includes a touch module, a first bracket, a second bracket, and a plurality of linkage rods. The first bracket has a plurality of first pivoting portions, and the touch module is disposed on the first bracket. The second bracket has a plurality of second pivoting portions. Each of the linkage rods is pivotally connected between the first pivoting portion and the second pivoting portion, so that the touch module is moved together with the first bracket when the touch module is pressed. One portion of each of the linkage rods is pivotally rotated at the first pivoting portion, and another portion of each of the linkage rods is pivotally rotated and moved at the second pivoting portion, so that the touch module and the first bracket are moved toward a plane where the second bracket is located.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a power electronic module may be described. The power electronic module may comprise a power semiconductor device, a substrate coupled to the power semiconductor device, and a base plate coupled to the substrate. The substrate may include from 50 weight percent (wt. %) to 99.9 wt. % of a poly(dicyclopentadiene) polymer. In one or more other embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for manufacturing a power electronic module may be described. The method may include disposing a solution on a base plate. The solution may include dicyclopentadiene monomer, a ruthenium-based catalyst, and a trialkyl phosphite initiator. The method may further include initiating a polymerization front within the solution to produce a substrate formed directly on the base plate. Furthermore, the method may include coupling a power semiconductor device on the substrate to produce the power electronic module.

Abstract: This invention is a portable phone-moving device to guide medical imaging using a mobile phone or other camera-enabled mobile device. The device automatically moves the phone or other mobile device over a selected portion of a person's body to guide the capturing of phone images of that portion from different angles and/or distances for medical imaging purposes.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a device and method for detecting a folding angle of an electronic device. The electronic device includes: a first housing structure connected to a hinge structure; a second housing structure folded about the hinge structure relative to the first housing structure; a first motion sensor module disposed in the first housing structure; a second motion sensor module disposed in the second housing structure; a magnetic force sensor module disposed in the first housing structure; a magnetic body disposed in the second housing structure; and at least one processor.

Abstract: In an example, a view shutter may include a slider to move along a bezel of an electronic device. The slider may move along the bezel between an open position and a closed position. An example view shutter may also include a camera aperture disposed on the slider. The camera aperture may be aligned with a camera disposed behind the slider if the slider is in the open position, and the slider may obstruct a view of such a camera if the slider is in the closed position. Additionally, an example view shutter may also include a slider magnet disposed on the slider, a first holding magnet coupled to the bezel, and a second holding magnet coupled to the bezel.

Abstract: A laminated glass structure is provided that includes: a core glass layer having a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE); and a plurality of clad glass layers, each having a CTE that is lower than or equal to the first CTE of the core glass layer. A first of the clad layers is laminated to a first surface of the core glass layer and a second of the clad layers is laminated to a second surface of the core glass layer. Further, the total thickness of the core glass layer and the clad glass layers ranges from about 0.1 mm to about 3 mm. In addition, the laminated glass structure is characterized by a transmission power of at least 75% and at least 55% for signals at 28 GHz and 60 GHz, respectively, as calculated in a Three-Layer Model.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to Speaker Orientation Audio Profile Adjustments. In some examples, a mobile computing device may include a first housing coupled to a second housing, wherein the first housing and the second housing are articulable to a plurality of configurations. The mobile computing device may include a plurality of speakers. The mobile computing device may include a sensor to detect an orientation of each of the plurality of speakers. The mobile computing device may include a memory resource comprising executable instructions to adjust an audio profile of each of the plurality of speakers based on the detected orientation of each of the plurality of speakers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide an apparatus for adding a protection function for an indirect access memory controller. The apparatus can include: a bus monitoring unit configured to monitor a bus address, perform permission authentication if a register controlling operation is detected, and configure a list entry if a permission list configuring operation is detected; an permission list unit configured to partition a memory space into several virtual memory protection areas and independently set an access permission attribute (i.e.: readable, writable, erasable, etc.) of each memory area; a window register information bus configured to provide window register information, i.e.

Abstract: Example computing devices are disclosed that include a first housing member rotatably coupled to a second housing member at a hinge. In addition, the computing devices include a display including first and second ends disposed on first and second sides of the hinge, respectively. Further, the computing devices include a suspension including an elongate member coupled to the hinge and the first end of the display. The second housing member is to rotate about an axis of the hinge relative to the first housing member to actuate the elongate member relative to the hinge, and the elongate member is to actuate relative to the hinge to translate the first end of the display relative to the first housing member.

Abstract: The description relates to devices and progressive forces between device portions. In one example, an extent of compression of a compressible material component can affect magnetic attraction between the device portions.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first touch sensitive display positioned on a first major surface of the electronic device and a second touch sensitive display positioned on a second major surface of the electronic device, or alternatively a single display wrapping about the first major surface and the second major surface. One or more processors cause a presentation of content on the first touch sensitive display while the one or more sensors receive user input. In response to the user input, which can be received by the second touch sensitive display, the one or more processors cease the presentation of the content on the first touch sensitive display and commence another presentation of the content on the second touch sensitive display. The process is reversible to send the content back to the first touch sensitive display.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a hinge assembly, and a linkage assembly. The first body has a first pivoting end. The second body includes first and second casings slidably disposed on each other. The first casing has a second pivoting end. The hinge assembly has a first axial portion, a second axial portion, and a connection portion. The first and second pivoting ends are pivotally connected to the first axial portion and the second axial portion, respectively. The connection portion does not overlap the second axial portion along an axial direction. The linkage assembly is connected between the connection portion and the second casing. When the hinge assembly rotates along the second axial portion relative to the first casing to drive the first body to be unfolded, the linkage assembly drives the second casing to slide, so that an end of the second casing protrudes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus that includes: first and second wiring patterns extending in a first direction, first and second transistors arranged adjacent to each other, and third to sixth wiring patterns extending in a second direction. The third wiring pattern is connected between the first wiring pattern and one of source/drain regions of the first transistor, the fourth wiring pattern is connected between the second wiring pattern and other of source/drain regions of the first transistor, the fifth wiring pattern is connected to one of source/drain regions of the second transistor, the fifth wiring pattern overlapping with the first wiring pattern, the sixth wiring pattern is connected to other of source/drain regions of the second transistor, the sixth wiring pattern overlapping with the second wiring pattern. The third and fourth wiring patterns are greater in width in the first direction than the fifth and sixth wiring patterns.

Abstract: An electronic device may have a display for displaying images. The display may be coupled to a housing on a front face of the device. The housing may have a transparent portion on an opposing rear face of the device. The electronic device may have structures with an adjustable appearance. The adjustable-appearance structures may include a mask with openings or other mask elements and a corresponding overlapped patterned layer containing an array of visual elements. The visual elements may have different appearances, so that movement of the mask relative to the patterned layer changes the appearance of the adjustable-appearance structures. The state of the adjustable-appearance structure may be changed during use of the device by a user or may be adjusted then fixed during manufacturing.

Abstract: A display device includes: a folding region and a non-folding region; a display module corresponding to the folding region and the non-folding region; a module supporter corresponding to the non-folding region and in which the display module is received; and a hinge corresponding to the folding region and rotatably connected to the module supporter. The hinge includes: a first joint and a second joint, a first rotator which rotatably connects the module supporter to the first joint, and a second rotator which rotatably connects the first joint to the second joint. The display module includes a first plane facing the module supporter, and a distance between the second rotator and the first plane is greater than a distance between the first rotator and the first plane.

Abstract: A server device includes a chassis, some power cages, a spring leaf structure and a power supplying unit. The power cages are arranged inside the chassis. Two of the power cages define a space therebetween. The power cage includes a first plate having a first and a second holes. The spring leaf structure includes a main body, a blocking plate and an unlocking plate. The main body connects to the first plate. The blocking plate and the unlocking plate protrude to the space respectively through the first and the second holes. The blocking plate includes a straight edge. The unlocking plate includes a curved edge. The power supplying unit includes a main and a subsidiary plates. The subsidiary plate and the main plate form a stair structure. The subsidiary plate is configured to abut against the straight edge or the curved edge.

Abstract: An example electronic device includes an outer housing, a shoulder connected to the outer housing, and a mounting assembly moveably coupled to the outer housing to mount a peripheral module. The mounting assembly has a rotatable arm biased to a first angular position. The rotatable arm is to remain in the first angular position when a first peripheral module is mounted, whereby the mounting assembly is moveable to extend the first peripheral module to a first clearance distance. The rotatable arm is rotatable to a second angular position in response to mounting a second peripheral module, whereby the mounting assembly is moveable to engage the rotatable arm against the first shoulder and to extend the second peripheral module to a second clearance distance that is less than the first distance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a case for a tablet shaped device, a method for removing a stylus therefrom, and a method for making a case for a tablet shaped device.

Abstract: The mobile terminal provided by the present disclosure includes a terminal body and a control unit. A side of the terminal body is provided with an elongated opening, an inside of the terminal body is rollingly provided with a flexible display screen, the flexible display screen is able to be pulled out the terminal body via the elongated opening, the control unit controls the flexible display screen to display an image. The terminal body of the present disclosure is provided with the flexible display screen which can be set in inside of the terminal body, so that the mobile terminal is small but has a big display screen.

Abstract: Multimedia installation comprising a base to which base a video screen is mounted and where two movable loudspeaker assemblies are rotatably mounted to said base where the base has a stationary part and a movable part, such that by activating the multimedia installation the screen is elevated by the movable part, and the movable loudspeaker assemblies comprise means for rotating the movable loud-speaker assemblies from a first position where the loudspeaker assemblies cover at least a part of the screen as seen from a user's position, into a second position where at least a substantial and larger part of the screen is visible and if/when desirable back to the first position.