Handheld; E.g., Pda Patents (Class 361/679.56)
  • Publication number: 20140204490
    Abstract: An on-package interface. A first set of single-ended transmitter circuits on a first die. A first set of single-ended receiver circuits on a second die. The receiver circuits have a termination circuit comprising an inverter and a resistive feedback element. A plurality of conductive lines couple the first set of transmitter circuits and the first set of receiver circuits. The lengths of the plurality of conductive lines are matched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: Todd W. Mellinger, Michael E. Griffith, Ganesh Balamurugan, Thomas P. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8783457
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: TreeFrog Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Rayner
  • Patent number: 8787016
    Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain multiple housing portions. The housing portions may be coupled together using hinges. The hinges may include hinges based on a three-bar linkage, hinges based on a four-bar linkage, hinges with slotted members, hinges formed from flexible support structures, and hinges based on flexible housing structures. Flexible displays may be mounted to the housing portions overlapping the hinges. When the housing portions in a device are rotated relative to each other, the flexible display may bend. The hinge may be configured to allow the flexible display to be placed in a front-to-front configuration in which an active side of the display faces itself or a back-to-back configuration. Engagement structures may be used to help the housing grip external objects and to hold the housing portions together. The hinges may be provided with rotational detents to help hold the flexible display in desired positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Andrew J. M. Janis, Teodor Dabov
  • Patent number: 8783456
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Rayner
  • Patent number: 8780537
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a frame having a frame member with a frame connector. The frame defines a component cavity. The electronic device also includes a user interface coupled to the frame that is visible external of the frame, with the user interlace displaying data to an operator. A user input is coupled to the frame member and includes a terminal electrically coupled to the frame connector. A circuit board is received in the component cavity and is operably coupled to the user interface. The circuit board is electrically connected to the frame connector at a separable interface. The user input can pick up a signal from anywhere on the electronic device based on an action of touching, handling or placing and process that signal to cause a predetermined effect. The signal from the user input is transferred to the user interface via the frame connector and the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Japan G.K.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sokola, Bruce Foster Bishop, Hiroshi Shirai, Kazukiyo Osada
  • Patent number: 8770539
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding an electronic device, such as a smartphone or GPS device, is configured to secure the device within and without an automobile. The apparatus includes a handle grip assembly and a detachable clamp assembly. The clamp assembly may be configured with removable vent connectors to facilitate attachment of the clamp assembly to a standard air conditioning vent of the automobile. With the vent connectors removed, the clamp assembly may be coupled to a grip backing plate to form a tripod structure. A pair of legs swivel in and out of cradles formed in a handle assembly where an ergonomic handle serves as the third leg of the tripod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Patent number: 8773845
    Abstract: A docking station for an iPad or the like, having a base, a support on the base for releasably holding an iPad, an operating circuit for amplifying an audio signal received from the iPad, and speakers connected to the operating circuit for reproducing sound based on the audio signal amplified by the operating circuit. The support is movable between two angular positions for supporting the iPad in portrait and landscape orientations. The support is also movable to change the direction in which the iPad faces, between left and right orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Alco Electronics Limited
    Inventor: Wilson Wai Sing Leung
  • Publication number: 20140187295
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention comprises an electronic device case including a power source and circuit board. The circuit board may be connected to the buttons allowing the electronic device case to function as a standalone device. The electronic device case includes a dedicated power source allowing the utilization of the case as a standalone device regardless of whether the electronic device is housed within the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Mukesh Kumar, Michael D. Leach, Jason David Meridew, Thomas Jude Mauch
  • Publication number: 20140185234
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal of the present invention comprises: a terminal case including a front surface case and a rear surface case which are coupled together; and a trigger unit, which is provided so as to be exposed to the exterior of the terminal case for performing user input by means of a pulling movement, wherein the trigger unit further includes a trigger switch which is exposed to the exterior of the terminal case, a trigger rubber which comes into close contact with the inside of the terminal case so as to cover the trigger switch, and a trigger bracket which supports the trigger rubber by means of pressure and which is coupled to the inside of the terminal case. According to the present to invention, provided are the mobile terminal and the method for manufacturing same, the mobile terminal having a superior waterproof function and which is easy to produce and assemble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: BLUEBIRD SOFT INC.
    Inventors: Jang Won Lee, Chu Young Yoon
  • Patent number: 8767394
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor and a display that is operably coupled to the processor. The display includes four sides, where each of the four sides is substantially equal in length, a center of mass for the apparatus is located between a geometric center of the apparatus and an edge of one of the four sides and the edge of one of the four sides includes a grip area that is located on a same side as the center of mass for the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: William Hamburgen, Lawrence Lam, Felix Jose Alvarez Rivera
  • Patent number: 8767395
    Abstract: Provided is a slim-type cradling apparatus for a portable terminal. The disclosed cradling apparatus includes a cradling body and a retaining device interworking with rotation of the cradling body to support a closed state and a rotated state of the cradling body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chung-Keun Yoo
  • Patent number: 8767392
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a body, an operation interface, a supporting element and an image capturing unit. A receiving recess is formed on the body. The operation interface is disposed on the body. The supporting element is rotated between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the body, wherein when the supporting element is in the first orientation, the supporting element is in the receiving recess, and when the supporting element is in a second orientation, an angle is formed between the supporting element and the body, wherein the angle is greater than 0 degree. The image capturing unit is disposed in the supporting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Chih-Kuang Wang
  • Patent number: 8767385
    Abstract: A protective cover for an electronic device that has an interactive control panel includes a protective shell having a first member and a second member. The second member is configured to join with the first case. An aperture defined by the protective shell aligns with the interactive control panel. A protective membrane for an electronic device includes a sheet of engineered thermoplastic having dimensions corresponding to features of a surface of the electronic device, and has a combination of sufficient thinness and a dielectric constant that together permit capacitive inputs on a front side of the protective membrane to be transmitted to the capacitance sensing interactive control panel. The protective cover and/or the protective membrane include a metalized coating or metallic additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Douglas A. Kempel
  • Patent number: 8767396
    Abstract: A main device includes fixing portions that fix a holding device to one principal surface thereof and project from the one principal surface. An extension device includes a placement portion on which the main device is placed and a wall portion on which the placement portion is provided in a standing manner. The wall portion that faces the one principal surface, to which the holding device is fixed, in a parallel relation, has such a shape as to not interfere with the fixing portions that fix the holding device of the main device, when the main device is placed on the placement portion. The main device can be mounted on the extension device with the holding device mounted thereon, and time and effort to remove the holding device can be saved when the main device is mounted on the extension device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Kenichi Shindo, Jun Sato, Yoshihiro Kawada, Toshiya Senoh, Ryo Yonezawa, Masashi Toyota
  • Patent number: 8767383
    Abstract: A support assembly which supports a computer device body having a display unit. The support assembly includes a base member which is supported on an installation plane, a shaft which extends in parallel to a plane of the base member, a first support member having one end portion joined to the base member and the other end portion which supports the shaft, at least one pinion gear which is concentrically joined to the shaft, a second support member including a first support part which supports the computer device body having the display unit, a second support part which extends from the first support part to have a predetermined curvature, and a rack gear which is formed on a plane of the second support part facing the shaft along the extension direction of the second support part and moves according to rotation of the computer device body supported by the first support part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-hyuk Ahn, Yun-pil Yeom
  • Publication number: 20140177151
    Abstract: A mobile terminal 10 includes a fixing member 20 which fixes a plate shaped member 18 to a case 13 of a casing 12. The fixing member 20 is formed substantially in the shape of a frame including a first member 21 to a fifth member 25 extending along a first side surface 35 to a fourth side surface 38 of the case 13. The first member 21 to the fifth member 25 have sectional forms which are engaged with edge parts 18B of the plate shaped member 18 and engaged with stepped surfaces 46 of the case 13. The fixing member 20 is formed to be deformable so that a dimension L1 of a space between the fourth member 24 and the fifth member 25 may be increased or decreased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasutoki Manda, Kazunori Kouno, Toshiaki Saitoh, Tomoya Imazu
  • Patent number: 8760406
    Abstract: An improved handheld electronic device is provided with a display and a unique edge to edge qwerty keypad. The specially arranged qwerty keypad has special side keys and intermediate keys which cooperate with the housing to provide a waterproof casing (case) and sealing system to seal and protect the keys, backlighting, flexes, domes and printed circuit board (PCB) from water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Andrew B. Herrmann, David G. Fliszar, Michael J. Formenti, Roger W. Harmon, Thomas A. Petrella
  • Patent number: 8760866
    Abstract: A cold worked stainless steel bezel for a portable electronic device. The bezel is secured flush to a housing to form part of the case of the portable electronic device. A brace that includes a slot for receiving a wall extending from the bezel is fixed to the housing. When the bezel engages the housing, the wall of the bezel is inserted in the slot of the brace and releasably held by a spring that engages both the brace and the wall. The bezel can be released by disengaging the spring. The bezel is hard and resistant to impacts. Cold worked steel also facilitates manufacturing within design constraints and tolerances, and requires very little machining after manufacturing to comply with those constraints. The portable electronic device may include a personal media device, a mobile telephone, or any other suitable device or combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen P. Zadesky, Philip Michael Hobson, Tang Yew Tan
  • Patent number: 8759675
    Abstract: Disclosed is a casing for an electronic wireless handheld device defined by a front panel, a rear panel, and a plurality of side panels connecting the front and rear panels wherein, the device is to be received within the casing such that the front and rear exterior surfaces of the device abut the interior surfaces of the front and rear panels respectively. The casing comprises at least one receptacle wherein, each of the at least one receptacle is adapted to receive therewithin at least one accessory of the device and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventors: Lakshman Rajeswaran, Thomas F Pepe, Jeremy Groh, Nathan Trunfio
  • Publication number: 20140160667
    Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a vehicle multimedia system comprising a portable device and a docking station. The portable device is configured for being releasably mounted in the docking station and comprises data storage for storing multimedia data. A first interface of the portable device and a third interface of the docking station are configured for establishing data connection between the docking station and the portable device. The docking station further comprises a second interface configured for establishing data connection with a vehicle head unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Edgar VAN VELZEN, Markus HEISINGER
  • Publication number: 20140160676
    Abstract: A portable electronic device set is disclosed and includes a portable electronic device and an auxiliary assembly. The portable electronic device has an operating surface. The auxiliary assembly includes a frame body sitting on one side with respect to the operating surface of the portable electronic device. The frame body forms a holder extending outwardly from one sidewall of the frame body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Twinhead International Corporation
    Inventor: Chuen Shuh Hwang
  • Publication number: 20140160675
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems, devices, and methods to minimize warping of ultrathin IC packaged products are generally described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an IC mounted on a package substrate, and a capacitive stiffener subassembly mounted on the package substrate. The capacitive stiffener subassembly includes a plurality of capacitive elements electrically connected to contacts of the IC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Mihir K. Roy, Mathew J. Manusharow
  • Patent number: 8749970
    Abstract: An apparatus for attaching to an electronic device, where the electronic device comprises an electrical connector, a back side, a display arranged on a side opposite to the back side, and lateral sides connecting the back side and the side opposite to the back side is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first body; an electrical connector; a slot for insertion of a smartcard; a fingerprint reader; and circuitry connected to the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Precise Biometrics AB
    Inventors: Rutger Petersson, Patrik Lindeberg, Anders Ruuswik, Michael Harris
  • Patent number: 8749960
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an electronic device accessory. Other embodiments of related electronic device accessories and methods of providing and using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Mori
  • Publication number: 20140153185
    Abstract: Disclosed are a mobile terminal and a method for manufacturing same. The mobile terminal of the present invention comprises: a receiver for receiving voice signals; a combination receiver LED lens and bracket having a receiver accommodation portion for accommodating the receiver; an LED lens, which is provided together with the combination receiver LED lens and bracket by means of a dual-injection molding method, so as to be integrally coupled to the combination receiver LED lens and bracket; and a front surface case having a bracket accommodation portion for accommodating the combination receiver LED lens and bracket. According to the present invention, provided are the mobile terminal and the method for manufacturing same, having a simplified manufacturing process and thereby increasing the efficiency and reduce loss during the process, the mobile terminal which is easily assembled and disassembled and thereby rendering the production and repair efficient, and which has a superior waterproof function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: BLUEBIRD SOFT INC.
    Inventors: Jang Won Lee, Chu Young Yoon
  • Patent number: 8743539
    Abstract: A accessory securing mechanism includes a housing member, a cover member, and an engaging member. The housing member defines a cutout and forms a pole unit protruding from the bottom of the cutout. The engaging member includes an elastic washer, the washer is sleeved into the pole unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Yu Zhang
  • Patent number: 8743538
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a protective hinge cover for a mobile computing device. According to one embodiment, the protective hinge cover includes an inner cavity area for receiving the mobile device along with a rotatable attachment member formed therein. In addition, a plurality of coupling features are utilized to facilitate attachment of the hinge cover with the mobile computing device. Moreover, the rotatable attachment member and housing frame are configured to provide a movable and stable structure for the mobile computing and also allow for adjustment by an operating user so as to provide multiple viewing angles via a hinge mechanism associated with the rotatable attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C Ashcraft, Ki Bok Song, Eric Chen
  • Patent number: 8737045
    Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a bottom housing, a support frame, and a plastic side frame. The support frame is fixed on the bottom housing to form a receiving groove between the bottom housing and the plastic side frame. The plastic side frame is integrally formed by injecting a plastic material in the receiving groove. A manufacturing method for an electronic device housing is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bin Dai, Fa-Guang Shi
  • Patent number: 8737049
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing and a stylus holder accommodated in the housing. The stylus holder includes a holding portion that is supported in the housing and configured to ejectably hold a stylus for handwriting input and a reinforcing wall that is provided to the holding portion and configured to reinforce the housing from the inside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Minaguchi, Naohiro Yokoyama, Ryosuke Saito
  • Patent number: 8737062
    Abstract: A handheld electronic device including a lower housing, an upper housing, a touch panel, a display module, a partition, position posts, cushions, and an actuator is provided. The upper housing is above and separated from the lower housing. The touch panel is at an opening of the upper housing and connects with the upper housing. The display module is disposed in the upper housing and connected with the lower housing. The partition is between the display module and the lower housing and connected to the upper housing. The partition has position holes. The position posts are located in their corresponding position holes and connected with the display module. The cushions are located between the corresponding position post and the position hole. The actuator is disposed between the display module and the upper housing to force the upper housing to shift relative to the display module and the lower housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Kuang Wang, Tsung-Yuan Ou, Li-Hsun Chang
  • Patent number: 8738099
    Abstract: Electronic devices and other apparatuses adapted to receive electromagnetic wave communications are disclosed. An outer housing encloses various device components, including at least an internal antenna located fully therewithin and adapted to receive/send communications from/to an outside source via RF or other electromagnetic waves. A ceramic coating can be a thermal spray coating that covers at least a portion of the outer surface proximate to the internal antenna, and can be “RF transparent”—adapted to allow communications to/from the internal antenna via electromagnetic waves. The outer housing can be plastic, metal or a combination thereof. For metal or other non-RF transparent housings, an RF-transparent insert can be fitted into a window in the housing to permit communications to the internal antenna. The ceramic coating covers some or all of the metal, plastic and/or insert that comprise the outer housing and surface for a final aesthetic finish to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Weber, Naoto Matsuyuki, David A. Pakula, Evans Hankey
  • Patent number: 8737052
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal of the present invention comprises: a front case having a keypad-accommodating portion; a rear case attachably/detachably coupled to a rear surface of the front case such that a component-accommodating space, in which a main PCB is arranged, is interposed between the front case and the rear case; and a keypad which has a plurality of key buttons, and which is made of a flexible material, and which is accommodated in the keypad-accommodating portion of the front case. The keypad has an edge on which a water-resistant blade extends toward the keypad-accommodating portion. The keypad-accommodating portion has a bottom surface on which a blade insertion rain is formed to enable a portion of the water-resistant blade to be inserted into the rail. The mobile terminal of the present invention has a simple structure to enable easy manufacture and assembly, and in particular prevents water or moisture from entering a keypad area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Bluebird Soft Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Chul Cho, Jang Won Lee
  • Patent number: 8737044
    Abstract: A moving module and an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and the moving module disposed between the first and second bodies. The moving module includes a rail, a moving element, and an elastic element. The moving element is in contact with the rail. The elastic element is connected between the moving element and the first body. When the moving element moves from a first end of the rail to a curved portion of the rail, a force exerted on the elastic element by the moving element is gradually increased. When the moving element passes the curved portion, an elastic restoration force of the elastic element drives the moving element to move toward a second end of the rail. When the moving element reaches the first end or the second end, the first body and the second body interfere with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chen-Kuang Liu, Yu-Min Chen, Cheng-Te Chen
  • Publication number: 20140140000
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information apparatus includes a stand received in the receiving portion of a housing. The receiving portion has an attachment recess for receiving a chip card. A card slot for inserting the chip card therein is formed in a wall of the attachment recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Toshio Ooe, Keiichi Mitsui
  • Patent number: 8730667
    Abstract: A first coupling member 20 can be engaged with a first engagement hole 2e and held slidably by a first support member 12. A second coupling member 30 of the present embodiment can be engaged with a second engagement hole 2f and held slidably by a second support member 13. With this configuration, a relative position between a second housing 2 and a protection cover 10 changes at the time of turning the second housing 2 in a direction indicated by an arrow A or B, which can prevent the protection cover 10 from loosening significantly near the hinge portions 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventor: Haruka Kaneko
  • Patent number: 8724317
    Abstract: A housing has a front surface and a back surface. A keyboard and a corresponding bottom surface move between a non-deployed configuration and a deployed configuration. A tray slides in and out of the housing along one or more slots that are formed internal to the housing. This tray can include an internal surface having a first side that contacts the keyboard and an opposing second side that contacts the aforementioned bottom surface when the latter components are non-deployed. When moving to the deployed configuration the keyboard and bottom surface first move substantially parallel to the housing and then move substantially perpendicular to the housing. Projections on these components can interact with corresponding tracks formed in the housing to direct at the least this perpendicular movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jason Tyler Griffin, Martin Philip Riddiford
  • Patent number: 8724303
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, a first cover and a second cover. The main body includes a display formed on a surface thereof. The first cover is rotatably connected to one end of the main body and the second cover is rotatably connected to another end of the main body. When the first cover and the second cover are in a closed state, the first cover and the second cover are positioned at an opposite surface of the display. When the first cover and the second cover are unfolded like wings to be in an open state, the first cover and the second cover are positioned to extend from opposite sides of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Chao Duan, Chia-Hua Chen
  • Patent number: 8724319
    Abstract: A stand structure comprises a principal member, a supporting member and an elastic member. The principal member is configured to connect with an object. The supporting member is movably connected with the principal member. Two opposite terminals of the elastic member are fixed at the principal member and the supporting member respectively. When the object is tilted at a tilt angle relative to a bearing surface, the supporting member is retracted and displaced relative to the principal member, and therefore the elastic member is elastically deformed to generate a supporting force to withstand the weight of the object so that the tilt angle of the object can be maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Amtran Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Jhe-Wei Shih
  • Patent number: 8724316
    Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a first body, a pivot member, a second body and a third body. The pivot member is pivoted to the first body. The second body is slidably disposed on the pivot member. The third body is pivoted to the first body and stacked between the first body and the second body, such that the handheld electronic device is in a stacked state. When the second body slides along the pivot member to expose the third body, the pivot member is pivotally rotated relative to the first body automatically to drive the second body to tilt, the third body is pivotally rotated relative to the first body automatically to tilt, and a top surface of the second body and a top surface of the third body together form a continuous surface, such that the handheld electronic device is in an expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Tsung-Yuan Ou
  • Patent number: 8724314
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplemental cooling of a docked mobile device that includes a docking module having a docking interface that provides a communication connection for a separable mobile device having several heat generating electronic components that emanate heat when the separable mobile device is in an operating mode. In addition, the separable mobile device has an integrated heat sink structure that spreads the heat emanating from the operating heat generating electronic components across the entire heat sink structure. An air mover is integrated into the docking module to provide a volume of air flow that is directed to the separable mobile device while it is docked to the docking module. Accordingly, an air mover controller receives a first signal from an input sensor and therein controls the air mover to modulate the volume of air flow according to a predetermined tolerance corresponding to the heat generating electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Martin R. Pais, Thomas A. Petrella
  • Patent number: 8717757
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a casing whereinside an accommodating space is formed, a signal terminal disposed on a lateral wall of the accommodating space, a stylus accommodated inside the accommodating space of the casing in a movable manner, a push-pop mechanism disposed inside the accommodating space of the casing for fixing the stylus at a corresponding position according to depth of the accommodating space whereinto the stylus enters, and a connector for inserting into the accommodating space of the casing so as to electrically connect with the signal terminal to transmit a corresponding signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Su-Kai Hsu
  • Patent number: 8718731
    Abstract: The present invention describes a multi-piece electronic device case comprising multiple shock absorbing features. The device includes an upper protective shell, a lower shell, and a rear-mounted shock panel which form the casing around an electronic device. The upper and lower shells are shaped to include a gap between the case and the electronic device. Within the gap are a plurality of curved, force attenuating panels therein that are configured to flex when impacted, thereby distributing the forces applied to the impacted area. Additionally, the backs of the shells include slots for receiving bumper inserts that further distribute impact forces that occur on the upper and lower sides of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventor: Wai Tang
  • Patent number: 8717748
    Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding an apparatus and method for providing an audio jack for a portable computing device. More specifically a method and apparatus are disclosed for mounting the audio jack to machined audio jack mounts extending from an interior sidewall of the portable computing device housing. The machined mounts allow the audio jack to be suspended above an inner surface of the portable computing device so that the audio jack does not interfere with audio output or aesthetics of a speaker grill drilled into the portable computing device housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Schwalbach, Brandon S. Smith
  • Patent number: 8714299
    Abstract: A rigid removable case for a portable electronic device may have an acoustic isolation mechanism between the rigid removable case and an acoustic component on the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be a compressible component that may provide an air seal between an interior surface of the removable case and an exterior surface of the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be constructed of several different materials and several different manufacturing processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis Richardson, John Loudenslager, Jamie Johnson, Jason Thompson
  • Patent number: 8717319
    Abstract: An input device for a tablet computer is provided. The input device includes a base and a touch switch member. The touch switch member includes a touch element and a power switch. The touch element is pivotally coupled with the base and exposed to a top surface of the base. When the tablet computer is placed on the base, the touch element is moved from an initial position to a triggered position through the tablet computer. Consequently, the power switch is pressed down and turned on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventor: Chun-Che Wu
  • Publication number: 20140118930
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a display stand for securing a tablet computer from unauthorized removal or theft. The display stand may include a sleeve configured to at least partially receive a tablet computer therein and a base configured to releasably engage the sleeve. The base may be configured to engage the sleeve in a locked configuration so as to prevent removal of the sleeve and the tablet computer from the base and to disengage the sleeve in an unlocked configuration so as to allow the sleeve and the tablet computer to be removed from the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas M. Sedon
  • Patent number: 8708297
    Abstract: A support structure for an electronic product includes a base (20), a support block (21), at least one connecting block (22), and an extension block (23). The base has a first guide channel (201) and a second guide channel (202). The support block has a first guide rail (210), a first connecting channel (211) and a side rail (212). The connecting block has a second guide rail (220), a first connecting rail (221) and a second connecting channel (222). The extension block has a third guide rail (230) and a second connecting rail (231). Thus, the base, the support block, the connecting block and the extension block are combined in different manners so that the inclined angle, space and height of the support structure can be adjusted arbitrarily so as to support the electronic product of different specifications and sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Cheng-Hsien Shen
  • Patent number: 8708142
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: TreeFrog Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Rayner
  • Patent number: 8706176
    Abstract: A cell phone protector case including a combination of an interior hard shell and an exterior soft shell with three protrusion visible on each side o the rear surface of the exterior soft shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Valor Communication, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Jia, Lihui Zhang
  • Patent number: 8699222
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a display portion including a display screen; a main body portion including upper and bottom surfaces; and a coupling portion to couple the display portion with the main body portion such that the display portion becomes rotatable between a first state where the display screen faces the upper surface and a second state where the display screen forms a predetermined angle with respect to the upper surface, the main body portion including a pair of side surfaces, and a first connector connectable with a first external connector and includes a lower surface exposed from the bottom surface, the display portion including a first leg portion that protrudes to be positioned lower than the bottom surface in the second state and comes into contact with a surface on which the main body portion is placed to form a predetermined tilt with respect to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Kenji Saito, Manabu Watabe, Takashi Nakamura, Kazuto Nakagawa