With Retractable Or Readily Detachable Chassis Patents (Class 455/348)
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Patent number: 11304334Abstract: A vapor chamber includes an electromagnetic (EM) shielding layer. The vapor chamber is constructed from a structural base material that provides for a suitable size, strength, and/or weight for a specific application. The vapor chamber is treated at the region(s) to provide suitable EM shielding characteristics for the specific application. For example, an oxidation layer is removed from the region(s) to expose the structural base material while the vapor chamber is in an inert environment that prevents further oxidation. Then, while the vapor chamber remains within the same inert environment, a material having suitable electrical conductive properties is deposited onto the exposed structural base material to form an EM shielding layer at the region(s). When the vapor chamber is installed into an electronic device, the EM shielding layer may be electrically grounded so as to isolate one or more components within the electronic device from EM signal interference.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Brian J. Toleno, Erin Elizabeth Hurbi, Michael Nikkhoo, Tzu-Yuan Lin
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Patent number: 11064273Abstract: A speaker module is described that includes a first sidewall opposite a second sidewall. The first sidewall may form a radio frequency transmissive window and the second sidewall may include at least one port aperture to receive an electrical connection for at least one speaker. The speaker may also include a first end wall opposite a second end wall in which the first end wall is configured to integrate a flexible antenna element for receiving radio frequency signals through the radio frequency transmissive window. The first sidewall, the second sidewall, the first end wall, and the second end wall form an enclosure to house the at least one speaker.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Google LLCInventor: Valentin de la Fuente
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Patent number: 10542632Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a first printed circuit board seated inside the housing, and a second printed circuit board seated inside the housing such that a height of the second printed circuit board from the second surface is different from that of the first printed circuit board, wherein the first printed circuit board includes a mounting part on which at least one component is mounted, a first connector which extends from a first part of the mounting part. A portion of the first connector being substantially perpendicular to the mounting part and configured to be connected to the second printed circuit board, and a second connector which extends from a second part of the mounting part and configured to be connected to the second printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Min Soo Kim, Ki Man Kim, Chul Hyung Yang, Ji Woo Lee
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Patent number: 9711981Abstract: A mobile power supply includes an upper and lower shells, both of which are attached to each other to form a housing of the mobile power supply. A first PCB and a storage battery connected with the first PCB are disposed within the housing. An upper cover is provided at the top of the upper shell. A lower cover is provided at the bottom of the lower shell. A first and second conductive poles, which pass through the upper and lower covers and are both connected with the first PCB, are vertically disposed apart from each other within the housing. Top ends of the first and second conductive poles form first snap button structures with the upper cover, respectively. Bottom ends of the first and second conductive poles form first buckling structures with the lower cover, respectively, the first buckling structures match with the first snap button structures, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Shenzhen Wistek Energy Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hui Sun
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Patent number: 9319509Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method to permit control and operation of an electronic device while participating in another activity, including a variety of sports and recreational activities. A fabric helmet liner, one or more speakers, a microphone, a breakaway connector, and a slap switch are provided and configured to enhance the ability of users to answer or end telephone calls or start, stop, or resume audio output t the speakers while a user is in motion or wearing gloves that would render the use of conventional call answer buttons difficult or impossible.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Inventor: Peter Gibbons
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Patent number: 9100751Abstract: A docking station for sound amplification and sound quality enhancement is provided. The docking station includes a support structure for holding a mobile terminal having an internal speaker to sustain the posture of the mobile terminal, and a body for supporting the support structure, and for physically contacting the speaker to increase the volume of sound output from the speaker. The body includes a collecting hole for contacting the speaker to collect sound waves, and a guide hole that extends from the collecting hole through the body to the outside along an extension direction, is divided into two branches within the body to guide the collected sound waves along different paths, and has a horn shape whose cross section increases along the extension direction. Hence, the docking station can increase the volume of audible sound and sound quality without separate supply of power.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Tai Kim, Byoung-Hee Lee, Jang Hoon Kang, Joon Rae Cho, Jung Eun Han, Ki Won Kim, Tae Eon Kim, Sun Young Lee
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Patent number: 8996075Abstract: A case is provided for accommodating a portable electronic device and at least one accessory of the portable electronic device. The case provides a holder configured for holding a portable electronic device, the holder having a front panel and a back panel; a retraction system for allowing at least part of a cable portion an accessory to be retracted. Further provided is an ultra thin winding mechanism contained in a enclosure within the case where the audio output is connected via contacts on the back of the spool and contacts on the lining of the case, a button located on the case which engages audio by being adjacent to and in contact with the portable electronic device's audio button, a second button which operates to simultaneously disengage audio and retract the cable, and a microphone installed within the accessory.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Jaleel Bunton
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Patent number: 8825122Abstract: A hand-held device includes a first body, a second body, a sliding module, and a guiding module. The sliding module is disposed between the first body and the second body, so that the second body is able to be slid on a two-dimensional plane relative to the first body. The guiding module includes a first guiding part and a second guiding part. The first guiding part is fixed to the first body. The second guiding part is fixed to the second body and coupled to the first guiding part. Besides, the second guiding part is able to be moved along a guiding path relative to the first guiding part, so that the second body is able to be slid along the guiding path on the two-dimensional plane relative to the first body.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Che-Hung Huang, Kuo-Ching Huang, Chih-Ling Chien
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Patent number: 8812062Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a first molded body; a second molded body which composes housing with the first molded body; a first conductive pattern provided in the housing; a second conductive pattern provided on an outer surface of the housing; and a first conductive member. The first conductive member passes through a gap of a mating face between the first molded body and the second molded body. The first conductive member connects the first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Yoshikazu Hata, Tomoko Honda, Satoru Honda, Nobuyoshi Kuroiwa, Masaomi Nakahata, Jun Morimoto, Koichi Sato, Akihiro Tsujimura, Makoto Tabata, Minoru Sakurai, Shoji Kato
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Patent number: 8693180Abstract: A display module having an improved assembly structure is provided. The display module includes a frame, a display panel, and a glue. The frame has a side wall and a supporting part, wherein the supporting part has a supporting surface and the side wall is formed on the periphery of the supporting surface. A groove is formed on the supporting surface adjacent to the side wall and is distributed along the side wall. The display panel is disposed within the frame and has a bottom face and a side face. The bottom face is supported by the supporting surface of the supporting part. The side face faces the side wall and forms a gap with the side wall. The glue is filled in the gap and adheres the side wall to the side face.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Jia-Lang Hsu, Chih-Wei Wen, Ching-Chieh Pai, Cheng-Wei Li
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Patent number: 8588874Abstract: A mobile device includes a first housing, a second housing, a bias member, a first stopper and a second stopper. The second housing is slidably coupled to the first housing in a sliding range. The bias member biases the second housing from a middle position of the sliding range to one end of the sliding range. The first stopper is provided on the first housing, is connected to a ground of the first housing, and has electrical conductivity. The second stopper is provided on the second housing, has electrical conductivity, and comes into contact with the first stopper to define the one end of the sliding range.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Yutaka Sato, Yusuke Mizuno, Ikki Tatsukami, Manabu Sotodate, Hiroki Yoshida
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Patent number: 8578081Abstract: The present invention is directed to a housing unit, which allows an electronic device such as a portable digital audio player to be substantially hermetically sealed within an audio device. The electronic device is controllable by a user while housed with the housing unit. The audio device is able to be used in a vehicle such as a car, a camper, or a boat or in other common consumer products.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventor: Robert Louis Fils
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Patent number: 8457702Abstract: A cradle for a portable terminal is provided. The portable terminal has a large display unit. The cradle for a portable terminal includes a body member an upper surface of which has an accommodating groove for accommodating a portable terminal, and one end side thereof having a first hinge portion; a flip member having one end side thereof having second hinge portion to be coupled to the first hinge portion, and one surface of the flip member rotating relative to the body member so as to close the upper surface of the portable terminal; and a rotating member having one end installed in the first hinge portion and the other end thereof being installed in the second hinge portion so as to couple the flip member to the body member such that the flip member is rotatable.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Inventor: Jae Gab Lee
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Patent number: 8306500Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal including a main body having a display module, a window disposed on a case of the main body to obscure the display module, a touch sensor mounted onto the window and configured to detect a touch input, and a piezoelectric substrate controlled to generate a vibration in response to detection of the touch input and formed in a bar-like shape extending in one direction, the piezoelectric substrate accommodated in a recess portion recessed into one surface of the window at an edge region of the window.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Gihoon Tho, Seungsu Yang, Youngtae Im, Jaewook Lee, Seokyong Park
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Patent number: 8291247Abstract: A system and method for removing a portion of a system such as an external device from lower power mode includes a host device and an external device in communication with the host device. The external device is in a low power mode. The host device includes a controller generating a prediction signal in response to an input to an external device and commands the external device from low power mode in response to the prediction signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Jupin, Sean S. Lee, Jorge H. Guzman
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Patent number: 8280459Abstract: A continuous housing (100) and integral user interface (101) is disclosed. The housing comprising a continuous housing having a cavity (117) to receive an electrical component and to surround the component on a plurality of sides. The housing further comprises, an integral user interface portion incorporated into a continuous housing portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.Inventors: Jason P Wojack, Joseph L Allore, Gary R Weiss
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Patent number: 8199526Abstract: An exemplary electronic apparatus includes a housing, a wireless communication device disposed on the housing, and a motherboard received in the housing. The wireless communication device includes a circuit board and a wireless communication module disposed on the circuit board. The circuit board is connected the motherboard by electrical wires. The wireless communication module is located at an outside of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiao-Hui Yu, Wen-Hsiang Hung, Xiao-Yong Ma, Meng-Ping Xu
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Patent number: 8195259Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a battery detachably received in the main body, a battery cover covering the battery, and a resilient member connecting the batter cover to the main body. The electronic device with the resilient member ensures the battery cover from losing from the main body.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventor: Tai-Jun Liu
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Patent number: 8190777Abstract: An integrated system concurrently connects voice and data communications devices used by small and medium sized businesses to a network T1 data line terminating at the customer premises. A system chassis includes multiple slots and backplane connectors for removably receiving a bank controller unit (BCU), power service unit (PSU), and one or more different types of smart and dumb voice and data access modules that provide the functional interface to the customer premises equipment. The BCU controls the operation of the system, which can be configured by the customer through an external terminal interface.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: ADTRAN, Inc.Inventors: Robert James Toth, Gary M. Willoughby, W. Stuart Venters
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Publication number: 20120100822Abstract: A wireless network receiver for selectively receiving or exposing an electrical connector includes a wireless network receiving unit, a two-stage switch unit and a slidable cover unit. The wireless network receiving unit includes a wireless network receiving module, and the electrical connector is electrically connected to and disposed on one end of the wireless network receiving module. The two-stage switch unit includes a movable module disposed in the wireless network receiving module, and the movable module is selectively positioned in a first position or a second position. The slidable cover unit covers slidably one part of the wireless network receiving module and connects the two-stage switch unit, and the electrical connector is selectively received by or exposed from the slidable cover unit according to the position of the movable module in the first position or the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: BANDRICH, INC.Inventor: Chun-Yu Hsu
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Patent number: 8160650Abstract: A bidirectional slide-type mobile communication terminal for providing a user interface that changes in real time according to input includes a sensor-equipped lower body and an upper body that slides with respect to the lower body. A method of providing such a graphic user interface includes sensing a sliding movement of the upper body, switching the terminal to an operation mode corresponding to the direction of the sliding movement, displaying the graphic user interface corresponding to the operation mode to which the terminal is switched, receiving input from a sensor, and changing the displayed graphic user interface in real time corresponding to the received input.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Nam-Kyu Kim, Nam-Mi Kim, Chang-Hwan Hwang
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Patent number: 8112132Abstract: A mobile device, particularly a wireless headset, includes a cord to which an earpiece is fixed and a module having a spring-actuated retractor reel into which the cord is retracted for storage. A fastener on the module makes the device wearable. A rotary encoder generates a position data output according to the rotational position of the reel, and a controller receives the position data output from the sensor, and, in response, controls a function such as placing the device in an on-hook or off-hook state.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Inventor: Yuet Ming Chan
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Patent number: 7966041Abstract: The present invention involves a radio communication terminal comprising a camera module and an information receiving device, wherein said camera module comprise at least one mounting opening, said radio communication terminal further comprise at least one pin, which is connected to said information receiving device, and at least one resilient member, and said pin is adapted to be inserted into said mounting opening of said camera module and to interact with said resilient member to lock the camera module to the information receiving device.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventor: Tobias Wiesel
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Patent number: 7957136Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a housing having an internal space formed by top, bottom and side plates; and a power-source housing section formed next to a part of the side plate in the internal space and having a plate wall shaped such that a part adjacent to the side plate is near the side plate on one side and is away from the side plate on the other side in a direction connecting the top plate with the bottom plate. The apparatus further includes: a power-source block having an outer wall-surface whose shape conforms to the plate wall and housed in the power-source housing section; an antenna disposed in a space between the side plate and the plate wall; and a circuit board disposed in the internal space and mounted with an electronic circuit that operates based on power supplied from the power-source block housed in the power-source housing section.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventor: Takeshi Murakami
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Patent number: 7930009Abstract: An electronic apparatus, comprising a lid member including a display section; an intermediate member including the lid member connected thereto, that is configured to slide in a first direction, and including a second operation section which is exposed in an interlocking relationship with the sliding movement of the lid member; and a base member including the intermediate member connected thereto, that is configured to slide in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and including a first operation section which is exposed in an interlocking relationship with the sliding movement of the intermediate member, wherein at least one of the sliding movement of the lid member and the sliding movement of the intermediate member is an arcuate movement.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Toshimasa Todune
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Patent number: 7917185Abstract: A portable electronic device (20) comprises a housing (22), a battery (26), a battery cover (28) and a trigger mechanism (24). The housing (22) have a battery chamber (222) defined therein. The battery cover (28) have a mating portion (2822) formed thereon. The battery (268) assembled in the battery chamber (222) with the battery cover (28) covering thereon. and The trigger mechanism (24) comprise an expanding portion (242), a securing portion (244), and a resisting portion (246), the securing portion (244) have two ends respectively connecting the expanding portion (242) and the resisting portion (246), the mating portion (2822) is configured for securely engaging with the securing portion (244) so as to restrain the expanding portion from expanding. The expanding portion (242) is secured within the battery chamber (222). The resisting portion (246) is configured for resisting against the battery (26).Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Zheng Shi, Chih-Chiang Chang
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Patent number: 7915986Abstract: A hinge assembly (20) including a first magnetic member (21) and a second magnetic member (22) is described. The polarities of opposing end surfaces of the first magnetic member and the second member are different. The second magnetic member is configured for rotating relative to the first magnetic member to generate a magnetic moment. In addition, an exemplary portable electronic device (100) equipped with the hinge assembly is also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.Inventor: Pen-Uei Lu
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Patent number: 7881678Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a radio frequency (RF) device for communicating on a wireless network. The device includes an antenna coupled to an RF circuit. The device further includes a body housing the RF circuit and the antenna. The device yet further includes a support member extending from the body. The support member is configured to be coupled to an object. The support member is prevented from moving laterally and vertically relative to the object when coupled to the object. The support member and body are configured to allow the body and the antenna to rotate about an axis when the support member is prevented from moving laterally and vertically relative to the object.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Thomas Menden, Timothy Gamroth, Jerel Scott Jamieson
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Patent number: 7831286Abstract: A low friction and stable sliding structure for an electronic device that reduces the thickness of the electronic device. The sliding structure includes a first sliding member including at least one first guide portion, a second sliding member including a first receiving portion slidably receiving the first guide portion, and at least one second guide portion formed on a plane different from that on which the first receiving portion is formed, a third sliding member including a second receiving portion slidably receiving the second guide portion. The sliding structure further includes an arrangement of first, second, third and fourth magnet portions configured to enable the first and second sliding member to slide smoothly with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd.Inventors: Se-hoon Cho, Jong-soon Kim
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Patent number: 7822311Abstract: A telecommunications chassis is disclosed herein. The chassis includes a housing defining a front end, a rear end and an interior, the chassis housing telecommunications equipment within the interior, cables connected to the telecommunications equipment configured to exit through the rear end. The housing is configured for mounting to a telecommunications rack and being movable relative to the rack between a closed position and an open position. A cable management structure is mounted between the housing and the rack, the cable management structure configured to move the cables exiting the rear of the housing upwardly, out of the way of the housing when the housing is moved from the open position toward the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceInventors: James Stansbury, Zakhary Bluband, Tim Kalstad, Wayne DeBoef
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Patent number: 7805172Abstract: A cover for a mobile device. The cover includes a support member, wherein at least a portion of the support member is transmissive, and a shielding layer located on the support member between the edge and the center of the support member, the shielding layer having at least one region that decreases in opacity from the edge of the support member towards the center of the support member. A mobile device having the cover is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Won Seok Joo
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Patent number: 7778597Abstract: A telecommunications chassis, module, and repeater circuit for use with signals having data rates including STM-1 (155.52 megabits per second) are disclosed. The chassis provides structures for establishing shielding and heat dissipation for the circuitry modules it contains including an outer and an inner Faraday box with an integrated ventilation pattern for circulating air. The module provides its own structures for establishing shielding and heat dissipation including a Faraday box and a ventilation pattern. The repeater circuit provides the ability to bridge a data signal between a monitor jack of one device and a higher signal level input jack of another device through multiple amplification stages and circuit board structures. The telecommunications chassis, module, and repeater circuit can be used in conjunction.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Eric Sit, Robin Berg, Jr., Brian J. McClellan, Steven Skradde, David J. Streitz, John P. Anderson, Gary L. Steinkogler, Eric Comer
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Patent number: 7734276Abstract: A replacement or retrofit radio which can be used to replace a wide range of older automobile radios and fit into an almost unlimited number of dashboard configurations comprises a radio case or enclosure having a display sized to fit into most original automobile dashboard radio display openings. Separate control knob shafts and associated controls are provided electrically connected to the radio via relatively long cables. With separate control knob shafts, there is no limit to where the controls and shafts are placed with respect to the radio case and display. A selected set of brackets can be attached to the radio with the selected set of brackets providing adjustable physical mounting of the control knob shafts to the brackets and physical connection of the control knob shafts to the radio. This allows mounting of the radio in the dashboard of the automobile in the usual manner of tightening nuts onto threaded control knob shaft sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Inventor: Steven L. Harrington
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Patent number: 7719613Abstract: Free setting of the angle or direction of a camera is available while the camera is being inserted into a cradle. A cradle for a digital camera is provided, which is capable of confirming a display screen of the camera, changing the recording medium or battery, or mounting or demounting a communication cable or the like while the camera is being mounted on the cradle without deteriorating the camera holding. The cradle has a structure such that a tripod screw hole is formed on the bottom surface of the cradle, thereby capable of fixing the cradle to a tripod while the digital camera is being inserted into the cradle. By making the height of rubber pads equal or higher than that of a tripod base, the cradle can be stably placed on a desk or the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Fujifilm CorporationInventor: Yasunobu Kayanuma
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Patent number: 7650230Abstract: A navigation assembly (177k) for mounting a conventional, portable navigational device (10k) in a vehicle not originally equipped with navigational capabilities is provided. The navigation assembly (177k) comprises the navigational device (10k) and a mounting assembly (194k). Trim (196k) covering a support pillar (98k) of the vehicle and installed during manufacture of the vehicle is replaced with substantially similar trim (196k) having the mounting assembly (194k) mounted thereto or integrally formed therewith. The mounting assembly (194k) comprises a base (198k), a docking station (200k), and a retractable face plate (202k). The base (198k) of the mounting assembly (194k) is secured to the trim (196k) and includes a cut-out (204k) in which the docking station (200k) may be mounted. The docking station (200k) also includes a cut-out (208k) sized and configured to receive the navigational device (10k).Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David J. Laverick, Brian G. Schoenfish
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Patent number: 7636592Abstract: A mobile communication terminal having two keypads is provided. A mobile communication terminal comprises a first body having a left keypad installed at the left side of a front surface, and a second body having a display window installed at its left side and a right key installed at its right side, that is movably assembled with the front surface of the first body in the left or right direction. The mobile communication terminal may be used as a bar type communication terminal when the second body is not moved by sliding. If the left keypad of the first body is exposed by sliding down the second body, the two keypads are located at different sides of the display window, and thereby characters may be easily input with both hands. The two keypads arranged at different sides can each be or can both, be provided with a size large enough for individual character input.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hee-Sung Kim, Jae-Wan Park
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Patent number: 7630742Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wireless device including at least one locker structure. The locker structure includes a battery pack side coupling member (a first coupling member) protruding from the outer surface of a battery pack, the first coupling member having a hook formed at one side thereof and a structure tapered downward toward the battery pack (an incline structure) at the other side thereof, and a wireless device body side coupling member (a second coupling member) mounted in a body of the wireless device at the position corresponding to the first coupling member, the second coupling member including a coupling part which can be coupled with the hook, a member body having a rear protrusion formed at the position corresponding to the incline, and an elastic member mounted at the rear of the member body.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Jongho Park, Byoung-Nam Kim, Seunghyun Bang, Sung-Dae Kim
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Patent number: 7623958Abstract: A navigation assembly (177i) comprising a carrying case (178i), a cradle (179i), a navigational device (10i), and a speaker (57i) is provided. The carrying case (178i) is sized and configured to fit within a tray (14i) of a vehicle, wherein the tray (14i) was formed during manufacture of the vehicle and designed to hold miscellaneous articles. The cradle (179i) is pivotably mounted within the case (178i) and is sized and configured to receive the navigational device (10i). The cradle (179i) and navigational device (10i) are operable to pivot from a flat, nested position within the case (178i) upwards to a viewing position approximately perpendicular to the flat, nested position. A navigation assembly (177j) comprising a cradle (179j), a navigational device (10j), and a lid (184j) is also provided. The cradle (179j) is pivotably mounted within a tray (14j) of a vehicle, where the tray (14j) was formed during manufacture of the vehicle and designed to hold miscellaneous articles.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2003Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David J. Laverick, Brian G. Schoenfish
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Patent number: 7574242Abstract: Disclosed is a portable terminal having replaceable accessory modules. An accessory module can be rigidly mounted using a frame of the portable terminal, and can be easily replaced with another module according to a user's selection to satisfy various consumer demands. The portable terminal includes a body, accessory modules which are selectively mounted to the body, for providing additional functions to the portable terminal, and a movable frame which is mounted to and slides along the body of the portable terminal to keep the selected accessory module fixed to the body of the portable terminal by enclosing the selected accessory module to be mounted to the body of the portable terminal, for preventing the selected accessory module from being separated from the body of the portable terminal.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Woo-Ram Lee, Sang-Min Hyun, Chang-Soo Lee
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Patent number: 7542744Abstract: In the described multimedia terminal, a car radio in particular, including a display unit and an operator unit, the operator unit being removable from the multimedia terminal and having operating elements for controlling the multimedia terminal, the operator unit is a remote transmission unit for wireless transmission of control signals to the multimedia terminal, the control signals being able to be generated by using the operating elements.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Sven Zuehlsdorff
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Patent number: 7522889Abstract: Systems and methods for a rugged hand held mobile terminal design are provided. The mobile terminal design includes a monocoque enclosure for housing electronic components. The electronic components are mounted on a rail system, which is positioned within an interior portion of the enclosure through an open end of the enclosure. The mobile terminal design also includes a display bezel. The display bezel and the rail system have mating parts for securing the assembly together.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wulff, Robert A. Spano, Azer Ilkhanov, Mitchell Maiman
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Patent number: 7512397Abstract: A battery cover assembly (100) includes a housing (30), fixing assembly (40), cover (10) and button (20). The housing includes a receptacle (33) in a middle portion thereof; and two latch slots (37) defined in a bottom portion thereof The base board (50) is fixed to the housing, and with the housing defines a receiving cavity. The fixing assembly includes a sliding frame (41), slidably attached on the base board, and an elastic member (44). The sliding frame has a multiple clasps (423, 432). The cover is configured to be removable attached to the housing and defines a button slot (11) therein. The cover has a multiple claws (12, 13) and two latches (14). The button is mounted to the housing and cooperates with the sliding frame, the button extending through the button slot so as to be exposed to a user.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Sutech Trading LimitedInventors: Ye Liu, Tai-Jun Liu, Hsiao-Hua Tu, Chia-Hua Chen
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Patent number: 7509143Abstract: A telecommunications card which includes a cavity in which an antenna structure is movably mounted between a first position in which the antenna structure is substantially located within the cavity and a second position in which the antenna structure is extended from the cavity, the telecommunications card further including moving mechanism for moving the antenna structure from the first position to the second position, the antenna structure comprising a slide portion and an antenna portion which are movably connected to each other, wherein the antenna structure further including an erecting mechanism for erecting the antenna portion from the second position to a third position suitable for wireless communication with a telecommunications network.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2001Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: OptionInventors: Richard Lintern, Charles Dillon, Nick Ward
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Patent number: 7466974Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an improved audio equipment is employed. The audio equipment includes a housing, audio circuitry installed within the housing, and a first protective bar flexibly connected to the housing. The audio equipment may also include a handle attached to the first protective bar, a second protective bar flexibly connected to the housing, and/or a connector assembly flexibly connecting the first protective bar to the housing. The connector assembly may include a flexible gasket preferably disposed between the first protective bar and the housing. Also disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing an audio equipment.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventor: Roger Q. Smith
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Publication number: 20080305761Abstract: An integrated system concurrently connects voice and data communications devices used by small and medium sized businesses to a network T1 data line terminating at the customer premises. A system chassis includes multiple slots and backplane connectors for removably receiving a bank controller unit (BCU), power service unit (PSU), and one or more different types of smart and dumb voice and data access modules that provide the functional interface to the customer premises equipment. The BCU controls the operation of the system, which can be configured by the customer through an external terminal interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Robert James Toth, Gary M. Willoughby, W. Stuart Venters
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Patent number: 7457648Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing made of a first material, a functional member that is provided in the housing, is made of a second material, and has a predetermined function; and a shield that is made of the first material and hides the functional member, wherein the shield has an invisible perforation part in the shield, the perforation part being to be perforated by an external member in removing the shield from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Kazunori Katou, Nariyasu Hayakawa
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Patent number: 7412271Abstract: A folding electronic device including a rotating module, a first body, and a second body. The first body and the second body are connected to the rotating module in a replaceable manner. By means of the rotating module, the second body is coupled to the first body.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventor: Tien-Po Cheng
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Publication number: 20080188197Abstract: An integrated system concurrently connects voice and data communications devices used by small and medium sized businesses to a network T1 data line terminating at the customer premises. A system chassis includes multiple slots and backplane connectors for removably receiving a bank controller unit (BCU), power service unit (PSU), and one or more different types of smart and dumb voice and data access modules that provide the functional interface to the customer premises equipment. The BCU controls the operation of the system, which can be configured by the customer through an external terminal interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Robert James Toth, Gary M. Willoughby, W. Stuart Venters
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Patent number: RE40970Abstract: The invention relates to a wireless communication device that attaches using magnetic force in whole or part to an article of manufacture, or other material having a magnetic surface portion. The wireless communication device contains a form of a magnet to provide magnetic force and attraction. A magnet can be a natural magnet, electromagnet or other type of material having magnetic properties. The wireless communication device may be detached from the article by altering the magnetic force created by its associated magnet. Altering is accomplished by using an external device or a device internal to the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device is also operable to receive and communicate information regarding the article to which it is attached remotely for identification, informative, and tracking purposes.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Inventors: Ian J. Forster, Patrick F. King
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Patent number: RE48968Abstract: A wireless earbud system includes a first earbud assembly and a second earbud assembly. Each of the first earbud assembly and the second earbud assembly include a housing, an audio driver disposed within the housing, and a wireless receiving unit operatively coupled to the audio driver. The wireless receiving unit is configured to receive a wireless data signal and drive the audio driver based on audio data transmitted in the wireless data signal. The wireless earbud system may also include a tether with a first end and a second end. The first end of the tether is configured to removably couple to the first earbud assembly by a first detachable connector, and the second end of the tether is configured to removably couple to the second earbud assembly by a second detachable connector. Methods also relate to the wireless earbud system.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Skullcandy, Inc.Inventors: James Milam, Peter M. Kelly, David G. Vogt, Jr., Steve Page, Ryan Jung