Abstract: A control unit (10) for an apparatus (12), the control unit (10) comprising a component-carrying member (14; 114; 18; 118) provided with at least one electronic component (30, 32, 34, 36, 38; 60, 62; 74, 78) configured to provide a function of the apparatus (12); wherein the component-carrying member is formed of a material that is pliable at least during assembly of the control unit (10). The control unit is provided with an injection moulded layer (22; 22?) encapsulating at least a part of the or each electronic component (30, 32, 34, 36, 38; 60, 62; 74, 78).

Abstract: Conventional laptop computers may utilize a door-hinge style or in a bezel-behind-base style hinge to connect a display with a keyboard of the laptop computer. Typically, these hinges present a discontinuous visual impression to the user. Presenting a more continuous visual impression of the hinge to the user suggests a higher overall quality of the computing device to the user and is thus desirable to the user. The disclosed virtual pivot hinge pivots about a pivot axis running between the display and the keyboard. The hardware of the hinge is located away from the pivot axis, which creates a virtual pivoting action about the axis that maintains a consistent front gap distance (or no front gap) between the display and the keyboard. The resulting visual impression to the user is that the display is floating above keyboard at the same or similar distance regardless of the display angle.

Abstract: A foldable display device includes: a display panel including a first area and a second area that are symmetrical with respect to a folding axis; a lower member below the display panel; a first sound output unit on a lower surface of the first area; a first fixing part above the lower surface of the first area and overlapping the first sound output unit in a thickness direction; and a first vibration output unit on a lower surface of the second area, wherein the first fixing part and the first vibration output unit are symmetrical with respect to the folding axis.

Abstract: An adjustable mirror assembly for a handheld image recording device and the methods of use thereof is described. Typically, the adjustable mirror assembly comprises a case for receiving and retaining a handheld image recording device therein and a cover having a mirror, wherein the cover is movably coupled with the case by way of a hinge assembly. In other variations, the cover is movably coupled with the handheld image recording device by way of a hinge assembly coupled directly with or to the handheld image recording device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a latch mechanism and a tenon structure thereof. The tenon structure includes a trigger portion and a fastening rail portion adapted to be respectively installed at a hollow opening and a side edge of a sliding cover plate to accordingly achieve a single-piece tenon structure. The tenon structure is connected to the sliding cover plate, moves in a second direction along with the sliding cover plate, and is capable of displacing in a first direction relative to the sliding cover plate. The tenon structure includes a front latch portion and a trigger portion exposed at the sliding cover plate, so as to achieve effects of a simple assembly structure and reduced production costs.

Abstract: A method includes sensing through time-of-flight measurements a distance of an object from an electronic device, sensing motion of the electronic device, sensing acoustic signals received by the electronic device, and detecting the presence of a human proximate the electronic device based on the sensed distance, motion and acoustic signals. Access to the electronic device is controlled based on whether a human is detected as being present.

Abstract: A holder is provided for releasably securing a flat device, such as a tablet computer or a smartphone, to a component, in particular a component of a motor vehicle. The holder comprises a mounting which can be secured to the component and a holder frame which can be releasably secured to the mounting for receiving the device. The mounting comprises a carrier having first connection elements, and the holder frame has second connection elements at two opposite edges. The first and second connection elements are designed in a complementary manner with respect to each other such that the first and second connection elements interlock for the purpose of mutual fixing when the holder frame is inserted into the mounting such that the holder frame cannot be moved out of the mounting in the holder frame plane and/or perpendicularly to the holder frame plane.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method for creating a secure volume. A method includes adhering a flexible circuit to a surface of an enclosure. A first portion of the flexible circuit extends outward from the perimeter of the enclosure. A second portion of the flexible circuit is adhered to the center portion of the enclosure. Pressure is applied to the flexible circuit to ensure that it is affixed to the enclosure. The flexible circuit and the enclosure are then subjected to an annealing temperature. The duration and temperature are based on the adhesive and flexible circuit material. The extended portion of the flexible circuit is coated with an adhesive and folded over the second portion of the flexible circuit. Pressure is applied to the folded flexible circuit. The folded flexible circuit is then subjected to an annealing temperature.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted display system, including a display unit and a pressure control unit. The pressure control unit is configured to enable the display unit to expand or contract; the display unit is configured to carry out the expanding or the contracting based on control of the pressure control unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for sharing information in a space comprising a first two dimensional outer emissive surface, a first two dimensional inner emissive surface, a support structure resting on and extending upward from the support floor, the support structure supporting the first outer emissive surface with a first outer surface bottom edge at a work surface height, a first outer surface top edge at a ridge height above the work surface height and supporting the first inner emissive surface with a first inner surface bottom edge at a valley height below the work surface height, a first inner surface top edge at a height above the work surface height, the first inner emissive surface spaced behind the first outer emissive surface by at least twelve inches to form a space between the first outer emissive surface and the first inner emissive surfaces.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus instructs a plurality of print plug-ins having at least a printer search function to search for a printer and displays, if the plurality of print plug-ins are instructed to perform the search, a first screen which includes (1) a printer detected by search processing performed by the plurality of print plug-ins instructed to perform the search and includes (2) an object for shifting to a second screen but does not include (3) a link to a download page of a print plug-in that is not installed, and displays, in response to an instruction given to the object in the first screen, the second screen which includes (3) the link to the download page of the print plug-in that is not installed.

Abstract: An electronic device has a foldable display. First and second portions of an electronic device housing for the device may be joined using a hinge. A flexible display may overlap the first housing portion and the second housing portion and may bend along a bend axis as the first and second housing portions are rotated relative to each other using the hinge. The hinge may include toothed members such as gears and a rack member. The rack member may have a surface with curved portions. The gears may include rotating gears that walk along the curved portions of the rack member as the electronic device is folded and unfolded. The hinge may include gears that are fixedly attached to the first and second housing portions and that engage the rotating gears. Linkage members may hold together gears and the rack member.

Abstract: A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and apparatus for connecting a mobile device with an output device are disclosed. The method may be performed by a processor of a pairing server. For example, the method receives a request to connect the mobile device of an authenticated user to the output device, identifies the mobile device in a database comprising a register of authenticated users and one or more mobile devices of each one of the authenticated users, and transmits a configuration information and a connection information to the mobile device, wherein the configuration information causes the mobile device to modify a configuration of the mobile device and automatically connect to the output device based on the connection information.

Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a plurality of pillar structures extending from the base. The plurality of pillar structures is configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The locking head also has a ball positioned within each of the plurality of pillar structures. The ball is extendable outwardly from a corresponding pillar structure to inhibit the locking head from being removed from the aperture. The locking head further has a linear movable structure positioned within each of the plurality of pillar structures and operable to selectively extend outwardly each ball from the plurality of pillar structures. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

Abstract: A wireless energy transfer system includes an electronic device having at least two members, each housing at least a portion of the electronic device pivotably coupled via a number of hinges. A hinge member is disposed proximate at least some of the number of hinges. At least one receiver coil may be disposed in, on, or about the hinge member. Removing the receiver coil from the members housing the electronic device advantageously permits thinning of the members and a beneficial reduction in height of the electronic device. A power supply may include a number of power supply coils disposed in, on, or about a power supply member. Some or all of the power supply coils may wirelessly couple to the at least one receiver coil via an electromagnetic field and transfer energy to the electronic device when the electronic device is disposed proximate the power supply.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a base unit, a monitor and a rotating member. The base unit includes a base seat, and a support member adapted to be in contact with a reference surface. The monitor is secured to the base unit. The rotating member is mounted to the base seat and has an annular surrounding surface surrounding a substantially-horizontal rotational axis, protruding outwardly of the top and bottom walls, and adapted to be in frictional contact with the reference surface. The rotating member is rotatable about the rotational axis to result in rotation of the base seat about the support member relative to the reference surface.

Abstract: A portable information handling system housing rotationally couples first and second housing portions with a hinge assembly having a minor axis that moves relative to a main axis to define a spacing between the housing portions. A main bracket couples to the first housing portion and rotationally couples through first and second telescoping members with first and second secondary brackets disposed at opposing sides of the main bracket and coupled to the second housing portion. The telescoping members synchronize through a linkage of the main bracket to adjust the distance between the minor and main axes for 360 degrees of rotation and adapting to an object located between the housing portions when the housing portions close.

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: In an example, a device foot may include a support movable between a first position and a second position, and a bias member to urge the support towards the first position. An example device foot may further include a latch biased towards a locked position, and movable between the locked position and a released position. Further, the latch may lock the support in the first position if the latch is disposed in the locked position, and may release the support if the latch is disposed in the released position such that the support is movable from the first position to the second position. An example device foot may further include a magnetic element fixed to the latch.

Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula Li1+xAlxTi2?x(PS4)3, wherein 0.1?x?0.75. The above compound has been found to have high ionic conductivity. Also, the use of the compound as a solid electrolyte, in particular in an all solid-state lithium battery.

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: The disclosure provides a front panel assembly adapted for a computer case. The front panel assembly includes a frame, a slidable cover and at least one torsion spring. The slidable cover is slidably disposed on the frame and slidable between a covering position and an exposing position. The at least one torsion spring is connected to and located between the frame and the slidable cover so as to provide elastic energy to spring the slidable cover to the covering position or the exposing position while the slidable cover is slide on the frame.

Abstract: A cathode for a solid-state battery comprises a composite cathode active material formed of a layered lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) in a solid solution matrix of lithium oxide (Li2O) and a cobalt oxide phase. For example, the composite cathode active material can be layered LCO in a solid solution matrix of one of Li2O—LixCo1-xO—Co3O4, Li2O—LixCo1-xO and Li2O—Co3O4, with 0?x?0.5. The LCO is at least 80 wt. % of the composite cathode active material. The cathode is a sintered solid-state cathode wafer that is free-standing, upon which solid-state battery cells are fabricated.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a front plate, a rear plate facing away the front plate, a side member disposed to surround a space defined between the front plate and the rear plate, wherein the side member is coupled to the front plate and the rear plate to define a housing, wherein the side member is at least partially made of a metallic material, a polymer structure located in the space, and a display received in the space to be viewable through the front plat. The rear plate may be seated on the second surface.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a solid state battery having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface; a first pressure plate; a first elastomer layer between the first pressure plate and the first major surface of the solid state battery; a second pressure plate; and a second elastomer layer between the second pressure plate and the second major surface of the solid state battery, the first and second pressure plates configured to provide a compressive force to the solid state battery.

Abstract: A package structure includes a redistribution circuit structure, at least one semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulation, insulators, and metallic patterns. The at least one semiconductor die is located on and electrically connected to the redistribution circuit structure. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the at least one semiconductor die and located on the redistribution circuit structure. The insulators are located on the redistribution circuit structure, wherein the insulators are separated and spaced apart from each other, wherein edges of each of the insulators are distant from edges of the at least one semiconductor die by an offset in a stacking direction of the redistribution circuit structure and the insulating encapsulation. Each of the metallic patterns is located on a respective one of the insulators.

Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a first linear element extending from the base. The first linear element is configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The locking head also has a movable engagement element coupled to an end of the first linear element opposite from the base. The movable engagement element is configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device with the first linear element. The movable engagement element is movable to a position in which the movable engagement element is perpendicular to the first linear element to secure the locking head to the portable electronic device. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

Abstract: An information processing device includes: a timing controller; a system device; and a display panel. The system device operates in accordance with at least a first operating system (OS) and a second OS, and outputs first original image data from the first OS and second original image data from the second OS to the timing controller. The display panel includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a predetermined display area. The timing controller includes: a memory; a writing unit; and a reading unit. The memory has a storage area associated with the display area. The writing unit stores the first original image data in a first individual storage area assigned to the first OS in the storage area, and stores the second original image data in a second individual storage area assigned to the second OS in the storage area. The reading unit reads image data stored in the storage area, frame by frame, and outputs the image data to the display panel.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing device includes a keyboard arranged on an upper surface of a body, a main display connected to the body, and a sub-display arranged on a palm rest portion located on a front side of the keyboard.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of presenting entertainment by obtaining from a selected artist video and audio data regarding the artist's work and placing the data on a portable storage device for use in an entertainment frame. After uploading the data into the entertainment frame's controller, the user selects one or more presentations by the artist to be played on the entertainment frame. The entertainment device comprises a picture frame being mounted on a vertical surface with a display screen in the picture frame. The frame has a rechargeable battery for operating a controller that accepts an input device with a selected artist's video and audio data. The audio and video are played on the screen to provide entertainment from a selected singer or painter. Further, the entertainment device may be modular and removable from the picture frame so as to be transported easily to other locations.

Abstract: A switching device capable of receiving pressing operations for an electronic device is provided. The switching device includes a push button rotatably supported on an upper surface of a base member, and a detection switch that is pressed when the push button is pressed to rotate. Either the push button or the base member includes an engaging part and an elastic part, while the other one of the push button or the base member includes a rotational shaft with which the engaging part is rotatably engaged and a supporting shaft against which the elastic part is pressed. The push button rotates about an engaged portion between the engaging part and the rotational shaft with the elastic part being pressed against the supporting shaft, and presses the detection switch.

Abstract: A display device includes: a first supporting member; a second supporting member on the first supporting member and having a plurality of openings therein; a plurality of push units on the first supporting member and in the openings of the second supporting member; a third supporting member on the second supporting member; a display module on the third supporting member, the display module having non-folding regions adjacent each other in a first direction with a folding region therebetween; a hinge connected to the first and second supporting members overlapping the folding region, the hinge being providing a plurality of rotating axes extending in a second direction crossing the first direction; and a plurality of supporting bars connected to the third supporting member, the supporting bars extending in a third direction and being in the openings, the third direction crossing a plane parallel to the first and second directions.

Abstract: Embodiments may be generally directed to techniques to utilize a protocol adaption layer (PAL) extension based on the bus protocol to enable a wireless transfer of data between a persistent storage device and a remote device and communicate, via a transceiver, the data as radio-frequency (RF) signals between the persistent storage device and the remote device utilizing the PAL extension.

Abstract: In some implementations, a hard drive carrier is configured to couple and decouple a hard drive to/from a chassis (e.g., motherboard). The hard drive carrier can receive and house a hard drive in a base securing portion, the base securing portion adapted to slide and tilt in relation to a base of the hard drive carrier. The hard drive carrier can include a pivoting lever comprising a handle that can be used to couple and decouple the hard drive from the motherboard. Using the handle to pivot the lever into an open position causes the hard drive to tilt upwards to decouple from the chassis and facilitate insertion or removal of the hard drive to/from the hard drive carrier. Pivoting the lever into a closed position causes the hard drive to lie flat and couple to the chassis.

Abstract: A device for controlling movement of a support includes a frame, an arm, a torque element, and a link. The arm is rotatably connected to the frame about a lateral axis. The torque element is displaced from the lateral axis in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the lateral axis. At least part of the torque element is rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The link is connected to the arm and the torque element such that rotation of the arm about the lateral axis translates at least part of the torque element in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable electronic device including a body, a first connector, a display screen, and an input module. The body has an accommodation space and a door panel capable of exposing or covering the accommodation space. The first connector is disposed in the accommodation space. The display screen is connected to the body and is capable of being closed or opened relative to the body. The input module is detachably accommodated in the accommodation space. The input module has a second connector. The second connector is configured to be electrically connected to the first connector. The input module operates in a first mode when being accommodated in the accommodation space. The input module operates in a second mode after being taken out from the accommodation space.

Abstract: A keyboard device includes a keyboard base, a top cover, plural keys, a storing frame and a sliding member. The keyboard base includes a base slot. The keyboard base is covered by the top cover. The storing frame is fixed on a bottom surface of the top cover. A first end of the storing frame is arranged near the base slot. The sliding member is selectively stored within the storing frame or moved relative to the keyboard base to be partially protruded out of the base slot. When the keyboard device is in a storage state, the sliding member is stored within the storing frame. When the keyboard device is in a mouse operation state, the sliding member is partially protruded out of the storing frame and the base slot so as to support a mouse device.

Abstract: A portable information device is capable of securing the appearance quality and the durability of products while having a foldable configuration. The portable information device has a backbone member provided throughout and between the inner surface of one edge portion of a first chassis member and the inner surface of one edge portion of a second chassis member so as to cover a gap between the one edge portion of the first chassis member and the one edge portion of the second chassis member connected by a hinge mechanism. The backbone member is provided to the inner surface of the one edge portion of the first chassis member so as to be slidable in an X direction from the second chassis member to the first chassis member along the inner surface, and is non-slidably fixed to the inner surface of the one edge portion of the second chassis member.

Abstract: A compartment EMI shield for use inside of a system module package is provided that comprises at least a first set of electrically-conductive wires that surrounds and extends over circuitry of the module package. Adjacent wires of the first set are spaced apart from one another by a predetermined distance selected to ensure that the compartment EMI shield attenuates a frequency or frequency range of interest. First and second ends of each of the wires are connected to an electrical ground structure. A length of each wire that is located in between the first and second ends of the respective wire extends above the circuitry and is spaced apart from the components of the circuitry so as not to be in contact with the components of the circuitry.

Abstract: A haptic output device includes a substrate, an array of electrodes disposed on the substrate, and a layer of dielectric material disposed on the array of electrodes. The layer of dielectric material has an exposed outer surface comprising a micro-patterned texture configured to increase adhesion between the exposed outer surface and a contact surface in contact with the exposed outer surface. The haptic output device includes a controller configured to direct a voltage potential across the array of electrodes to generate an electrostatic adhesive force between the exposed outer surface and the contact surface as a haptic effect.

Abstract: Folding devices are disclosed. An example folding device includes a first frame; a second frame; an actuator including a first end coupled to the first frame and a second end hingeably coupled to the second frame; and a display coupled to the first and second frames, when the folding device is in a folded position, the display wraps around ends of the first and second frames to cover a joint between the first and second frames, when the folding device rotates from the folded position toward an unfolded position, the actuator urges the ends of the first and second frames away from one another to encourage the display to unwrap from around the ends.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an upper body, a lower body and a dual-shaft hinge module. The upper body includes a display module and an upper decoration plate covering a portion of the display module. The lower body includes an input module and a lower decoration plate covering a portion of the input module. The dual-shaft hinge module pivotally connects the upper body to the lower body, and includes a bottom plate, and a first and a second curled-circular parts bent extending from two opposite sides of the bottom plate. When the upper body is flipped open relative to the lower body, the upper and lower decoration plates respectively cover the first and second curled-circular parts. When the upper body covers the lower body, the upper and lower decoration plates respectively extend between the first curled-circular part and the bottom plate and between the second curled-circular part and the bottom plate.

Abstract: The described technology includes a power distribution controller configured to control functioning of a first power source configured to supply power to a first component and to a second component and a second power source configured to supply power to the second component. The power distribution controller sets an upper limit of current from the first power source to the second component based on average level of charge at the second power source over a predetermined amount of time. The power distribution controller reduces the amount of power loss due to spikes in current from the first power source to the second component.

Abstract: An electronic device having two chassis stably attached to each other is provided. The electronic device includes a first chassis having a display and a second chassis detachable from the first chassis. The second chassis includes a support post that protrudes from the attachment surface to which the first chassis is attached and has a claw portion on a tip side. The first chassis includes a post hole into which the support post is inserted and an engaging projection that engages with the claw portion of the support post inserted into the post hole and elastically biased so that the claw portion can be pressed towards the insertion direction to the post hole. The first chassis has an engaging slider having the engaging projection where the engaging projection is elastically biased in a direction of engaging with the claw portion.

Abstract: A compartment EMI shield for use inside of a system module package is provided that comprises at least a first set of electrically-conductive wires that surrounds and extends over circuitry of the module package. Adjacent wires of the first set are spaced apart from one another by a predetermined distance selected to ensure that the compartment EMI shield attenuates a frequency or frequency range of interest. First and second ends of each of the wires are connected to an electrical ground structure. A length of each wire that is located in between the first and second ends of the respective wire extends above the circuitry and is spaced apart from the components of the circuitry so as not to be in contact with the components of the circuitry.

Abstract: A cover adapted to an electronic device is provided. An outer side of the electronic device has a connection port. The cover includes a first covering structure and a second covering structure. The first covering structure is disposed on the outer side and has a plurality of first openings. The second covering structure is connected to the first covering structure and has a second opening. The second opening is aligned to the connection port, and the second opening is separated from the first openings. A connector is adapted to be inserted into the connection port through the second opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to security systems, and more particularly to a theft deterrent surveillance system comprised of a plurality of tablet type computers, each having a tablet holder that both protects the tablet and allows it to be mounted onto a supporting structure for hands-free use. The tablet holder preferably includes a video lens adapter which may be utilized to advance the video imaging quality or alter the field of view. The tablet security system allows each tablet to be mounted where needed in a commercial setting for use as a surveillance camera and recorder which may be wired or wirelessly linked to a local network and server.

Abstract: A server includes a tray, a handle structure, a first hard disk assembly and a second hard disk assembly. The tray is removably disposed on a server cabinet. Two ends of the handle structure are respectively slidably pivoted to two inner walls of the tray. The first hard disk assembly is movably disposed in the tray. The second hard disk assembly is disposed in the tray. The first hard disk assembly and the second hard disk assembly are placed side by side. Two sides of the first hard disk assembly, which are opposite to each other, are pivoted to the handle structure. When the handle structure is pivoted and slide relative to the tray, the first hard disk assembly is pivotable between a stored position and an inclined position by the handle structure.

Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a plurality of engagement portions extending from the base. The plurality of engagement portions is configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The locking head also includes a linear portion positioned between the plurality of engagement portions and extending from the base. The linear portion is twistable about its length to move the plurality of engagement portions radially outward. The security apparatus further includes a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

Abstract: A lapdesk is described herein. The lapdesk may include a hard shell, an ejection button, and an embedded desk. The embedded desk may be ejected from the hard shell case after the ejection button is pushed. The embedded desk may be folded over a keyboard of the laptop to create a functional workspace. The embedded desk may have clips to secure it in place and at least one hinge. The embedded desk may have a transparent corner. The embedded desk may eject from either a side or front of the hard shell case.