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.

Abstract: A communication apparatus and an air-cooling method for the same utilizes an air-cooling mode that can be easily changed to reduce the cost to increase the number of transceiver units and space for the housing. The communication apparatus includes transceiver units installed in a housing and attachable onto and detachable from the communication apparatus and fan units for forcibly air-cooling heat generated from the transceiver units. The fan units are installed in the housing and are attachable onto and detachable from the communication apparatus. Each transceiver unit includes a transceiver function section; a forced air-cooling radiator fixedly mounted in the transceiver function section for forcibly air-cooling heat generated from the transceiver function section; and a natural air-cooling radiator mounted in the transceiver function section for naturally air-cooling heat generated from the transceiver function section.

Abstract: A head-mounted computing device is described. The head-mounted computing device includes a processor. Coupled to the processor is a memory for storing a software application for execution on the processor. A battery provides current to the processor. A frame supports the processor, the memory, and the battery. The frame includes a mechanical coupling feature and an electrical connector for receiving a peripheral.

Abstract: A wrapping device for a cell phone has a holder and a wrapping sticker. The holder has a paper recess and a cell phone chamber. The paper recess is formed in a front surface of the holder. The cell phone chamber is formed through a bottom face of the paper recess. The wrapping sticker is mounted in the holder and has a backing paper and a protective film. The backing paper is mounted in the paper recess and has two tearing lines, a tear-off paper and a cutting line. The tearing lines are formed in an external surface of the backing paper beside a midline of the backing paper. The tear-off paper is formed on the backing paper between the tearing lines. The cutting line is formed in the external surface of the backing paper. The protective film is detachably mounted on the external surface of the backing paper.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disinfecting docking station for at least one portable electronic device, such as a medical technician's tablet computer, that has at least one recharging connector. An enclosure is adapted to receive the at least one portable electronic device therein through an openable side that includes a selectively closable door. Each electronic device is exposed to a disinfecting wavelength of light, such as UV light, to disinfect the surface of the device. The enclosure includes supports that minimally contact each device so that the device will be substantially exposed to the UV light. A control circuit monitors the exposure time and level, and is programmable to activate the UV light based on pre-set criteria. The enclosures may be stacked and provide power and network connectivity to each device while docked therein.

Abstract: A protective cover for an electronic device that has an interactive control panel and one or more electrical contacts includes a protective shell having first member and a second member. The second member is configured to join with the first case member to at least partially cover the electronic device. An aperture defined by the protective shell is aligned with the interactive control panel when the electronic device is at least partially enclosed by the protective shell. A securing mechanism secures the first member with the second member. An electrical connection attached to the protective shell is configured to connect an electrical source to at least one of the electrical contacts of the electronic device to provide an electrical connection to the electrical source when the electronic device is received by the first member.

Abstract: A cellular phone case includes an insert panel. The insert panel is flat and has an insert panel height with an insert panel width. A locking rim includes four sections, namely a first section, a second section, a third section and a fourth section. The first section is a rigid link, the second section is a rigid link, the third section is a rigid link, and the fourth section is a rigid link. The locking rim includes a hinge mechanism that has an open position that is extended and a closed position for retaining a cell phone. The first section is connected to the second section at a first hinge. The second section is connected to the third section at a second hinge. The third section is connected to the fourth section and a third hinge. The fourth section is connected to the first section at a locking connection.

Abstract: A computerized method of customizing hardware for a mobile phone is provided. The method includes receiving shell selection information from a user input device, identifying a set of hardware components, the set of hardware components generated based on a compatibility between the hardware components and the shell selection information, and outputting the identified set of compatible hardware components.

Abstract: A display device including a device body, a continuous flexible display and a support frame is disclosed. A support frame is movable with respect to the device body between a closed configuration for fixing the flexible display in a storage position and an open configuration for fixing the flexible display in an open position. In the open configuration at least one surface support part of the support frame and the surface support part of a lower body side of the device body are positioned in one plane, enabling a supporting of the surface support part of the support frame and of the device body on a surface. In the closed configuration, the device body is partially covered by a portion of the support frame, and the flexible display is sandwiched between the device body and the portion of the support frame.

Abstract: Electronic devices such as portable computers may contain circuits that generate radio-frequency noise. The radio-frequency noise may interfere with the operation of sensitive circuitry such as wireless communications circuitry. The circuits that generate the radio-frequency noise may include differential signal drivers that drive signals onto communications lines such as lines in a bus or output interface. A control circuit may power the drivers at an adjustable driver voltage bias level. The amount of noise that is generated by the drivers may vary as a function of the voltage bias level and may produce different amounts of noise at different wireless frequencies. Computer lid position and other factors may also influence the amount of interference that is generated. The control circuit may determine the current operating state of the device and may make voltage bias level adjustments that minimize interference between the drivers and the wireless circuitry.

Abstract: A handheld device includes a body and a back cover. The body has a back portion covered by the back cover. The back cover includes a yielding layer and a rigid layer. The yielding layer has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to each other. The inner surface faces the back portion. The rigid layer is formed on the inner surface and locked to the body. The rigid layer has a hole exposing the back portion and covered by the yielding layer. When a portion of the yielding layer corresponding to the hole is pressed, the portion of the yielding layer is elastically deformed to closely lean on the back portion, and the locked body and rigid layer are released due to a force between the portion of the yielding layer and the back portion, such that the back cover may depart from the body.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device, including a first body, a second body, a sliding module and at least one rotating module. The sliding module is coupled to the second body, so that the second body is suitable for sliding between a first position and a second position. The rotating module is coupled between the first body and the sliding module, so that the second body is suitable for rotating relative to the first body. The second body receives a force to rotate from the second position to a critical position. When the second body passes the critical position, the rotating module releases a potential stored when the second body receives the force to drive the second body to rotate to a third position and form an included angle between the first body and the second body. A sliding mechanism assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for setting a voice tag is provided, which comprises the following steps. First, counting a number of phone calls performed between a user and a contact person. If the number of phone calls exceeds a predetermined times or a voice dialing performed by the user is failed before calling to the contact person within a predetermined duration, the user is inquired whether or not to set a voice tag corresponding to the contact person after the phone call is complete. If the user decides to set the voice tag, a voice training procedure is executed for setting the voice tag corresponding to the contact person.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pouch for a mobile terminal and a mobile terminal having the same. The pouch includes a base defining a space for receiving at least part of a terminal body therein, a slide unit disposed within the base, and relatively slidable with respect to the base along a lengthwise direction of the terminal body, the slide unit supporting the terminal body, an elastic unit disposed between the base and the slide unit to apply an elastic force, a guide unit configured to guide the relative sliding of the slide unit, and a locking unit configured to lock and unlock the slide unit at and from a preset position of the base.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a smartphone having a display surface configured to display an image includes a liquid crystal panel, at least one CMOS image sensor, and a lens unit. The liquid crystal panel is a translucent display panel configured to display an image and allow light to pass through. The CMOS image sensor is arranged behind the liquid crystal panel and on a reflecting surface of a reflecting plate configured to reflect light toward the liquid crystal panel or at a position corresponding to a hole formed in the reflecting plate. The lens unit is arranged in front of an image capturing surface of the CMOS image sensor such that the CMOS image sensor can capture an image of a range corresponding to a display surface.

Abstract: A cover for an electronic device may include a metal plate having a first metal region formed of a metal; a through-hole formed in a portion of the first metal region of the metal plate; and an electrical open path extending from the through-hole to an end portion on one side of the first metal region through metal oxidation.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided that includes front and rear cases, an intermediate case between the front and rear cases, and a printed circuit board between the intermediate cases and at least one of the front and rear cases. A shielding member having a first width, length and thickness, and being formed of a metal. Non-conductive material may have a second thickness attached to at least two edges of the shielding member.

Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic device includes a shell defining a cavity for receiving the mobile electronic device within the cavity. The shelf has an opening at a first end. The protective case also includes a door hingedly connected to the shell at an edge near the first end such that the door rotates about the hinged connection approximately 270 degrees from a closed position substantially closing the opening and a fully open position. The shell includes a recess having a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the door and configured to receive a substantial portion of the door and releasably secure the door when the door is in the fully open position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cover system for a portable communication device which is latched or separated according to pulling or pushing a cover unit so as to open/close a slot entrance of a portable communication device. The cover opening/closing apparatus includes a slot entrance formed on a body of the portable communication device; a cover unit for opening/closing the slot entrance, the cover unit being assembled with the slot entrance and latched to or separated from the slot entrance according to pulling or pushing the cover unit; a plurality of assembly units formed on the slot entrance; and a plurality of latching units formed on the cover unit, assembled to be inserted into and withdrawn from the assembly units, and latched to or separated from the assembly units according to pulling and pushing or lifting the cover unit.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device is used with a case and contains a processor, at least one electric-field proximity detector adapted to detect a non-magnetic proximity activator in the case and a component configured to effect setting a state indicator in a device profile in dependence on an output from the at least one electric-field proximity detector.

Abstract: A case for a mobile electronic device is provided. The case includes a shell, a case antenna, a transmission line, and a near-field coupling device. The shell encases at least a portion of the mobile electronic device. The case antenna is attached to the shell. The transmission line is also attached to the shell and electrically interconnects to the case antenna. The near-field coupling device has a feed port electrically interconnected to the transmission line and is configured to near-field couple to a native antenna of the mobile electronic device to capture an electromagnetic signal generated by the native antenna of the mobile electronic device. The near-field coupling device is also configured to conduct the captured electromagnetic signal from the feed port of the near-field coupling device to the case antenna through the transmission line.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to make an inclination angle of a mobile type electronic device held surely without increasing components of the mobile type electronic device. A connector 201 is exposed on a surface of a chassis 102 of a cellular phone 101, and a cover member 103 covers the connector 201 to protect it. A plurality of cover members 103 are made of a non-slip member respectively, and are arranged at a corner 105 where at least two surfaces of the chassis 102 intersect. When the cellular phone 101 leans against a floor and a wall 202 in a state that the cellular phone 101 leans at a predetermined angle, the cellular phone 101 is held at the inclination angle through making the cover members 103 touch the floor and the wall 202 respectively. A television image or the like displayed on a display 104 is watched from a direction of an arrow A side.

Abstract: A protective roll-back cover for an electronic device is provided. The roll-back cover is suitable for use in association with an iPad®, Kindle®, Nook®, a cell phone, a reader, a tablet or other similar electronic devices. The device has a protective cover which rolls from a closed First Position A to an open Second Position B. In the closed First Position A, the screen of the electronic device is covered and protected. In the open Second Position B, the protective cover is rolled back into a storage area and a user may access the screen of the electronic device. The device further has a removable additional storage compartment(s), a rotatable stand, a sun screen and a movable storage area for storing a stylist.

Abstract: A moisture-proofing mobile device which is formed with a variously colored silicon skin, through dual injection molding, integrally over a region that includes an engagement part of the bottom casing with the top casing, clamping screw holes, and a battery mounting part, which may selectively include an antenna part, a camera part or a button part is provided. In accordance with the disclosed embodiments, there is no concern about malfunction or trouble of the mobile device even when the mobile device is used in a humid place, such as a kitchen, a bathroom, a swimming pool or a waterside, and the mobile device may provide a smooth and excellent grip feeling of a non-slip property, and may exhibit an improved impact resistance.

Abstract: A mobile platform includes a plurality of proximity sensors coupled to a housing including on the sides, front and back of the housing. Signals from the proximity sensors are analyzed to determine configuration of the proximity sensors that are activated. The configuration may be a sequence of proximity sensors that are activated, e.g., when a gesture is detected, or the locations of the proximity sensors that are activated when the mobile platform is held in different manners. Mobile platform applications associated with the configuration are determined and automatically launched. For example, the applications may include a camera application or short message service (SMS) application, as well as controlling telephony operations, controlling a music player, and providing status information. Information from an orientation sensor and/or ambient light detector may also be used to assist in determining the applications to be launched.

Abstract: A portable electronic device may have a clip. The clip may be mounted to a housing using hinge structures. The hinge structures may bias the clip towards a closed position. The clip may be opened to attach the portable electronic device to an object. When in the closed position, the clip may lie flush with the exterior of the device housing. Clip biasing may be provided using a torsion spring, a coil spring, a ribbon spring, a clip with built-in biasing, a tension spring, or a compression spring. A coupling mechanism may be used to attach the clip to the housing. The coupling mechanism may include a ratcheting rotatable mechanism, a fixed attachment structure, a flexible attachment structure, a removable structure, or a structure that includes a spring bias adjustment mechanism. The device may have a button with a touch sensor array.

Abstract: The electronic device according to the present invention comprises a display housing 120 having a first display unit 124, an operation housing 150 coupled to said display housing so that said operation housing is movable substantially in parallel to and relative to a surface of said display housing facing said operation housing, said operation housing having a second display unit 160 which displays an operation screen and a touch panel 162 piled on the second display unit so that the operation screen is visible, a position detection unit 156 for detecting a relative position of said display housing and said operation housing, and a control unit for deciding an application displayed on the first display unit in accordance with the relative position detected by said position detection unit, wherein said control unit switches the operation screen displayed on the second display unit in accordance with the application displayed on the first display unit.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (10) incorporates computing hardware (20) coupled to a data memory (30), to a wireless communication interface (50) for communicating data from and to the wireless communication device (10), to a graphical user interface (40) for receiving user input, and to an optical imaging sensor (60) for receiving captured image data therefrom. The computing hardware (10) executes software applications (200) for enabling the optical imaging sensor (60) to capture images, and for storing corresponding image data in the data memory (30) and/or for communicating the corresponding image data from the wireless communication device (10) via its wireless communication interface (50). The wireless communication device (10) has an elongate external enclosure having a longest dimension (L) defining a direction of a corresponding elongate axis (110) for the wireless communication device (10).

Abstract: A portable terminal device includes: a converting portion converting one of sound and an electrical signal into the other thereof; and a chassis defining: an opening; a passageway portion communicating the opening and the converting portion with each other; and a retainer portion retaining water that has entered the passageway portion, divaricated from the passageway portion, and the converting portion being arranged within the chassis apart from an axis of the opening.

Abstract: A sound amplifier is provided in the form of a sound amplification cone with a front panel opposite a rear panel and spaced apart by side panels. The side panels fold so that the front panel and rear panel can collapse together or be deployed apart. The sound amplification cone is hinged to a tab which is held at least partially within a case. The case also holds a smart device therein. A slot in the case allows for the tab and sound amplification cone to slide into and out of the case when the cone is collapsed. When the sound amplification cone is slid out of the case and deployed, a port of the sound amplification cone is located adjacent speakers of the smart device to amplify sound therefrom. Auxiliary speakers and a power source can also be provided within the tab or sound amplification cone for further sound amplification.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus allow for capturing the results of drug tests using mobile devices. One or more implementations include apparatus that interface a mobile computing device with a drug test, while ensuring that an imaging device of the mobile computing device is optically aligned with a test display areas of the drug test. One or more additional implementations include a method for analyzing drug testing results. The method includes receiving and analyzing drug testing data, which includes an identification of a type drug testing apparatus being used at a remote testing device, and an image that visually represents a portion of a drug test. The method also includes analyzing the test results of the drug test based on the identification of the type drug testing apparatus.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a mobile electronic device includes a projector, a display unit, a detector, and a processing unit. The projector projects a first image. The display unit displays a second image related to the first image. The detector detects a variation of an attitude. When the variation of the attitude is detected by the detector, the processing unit applies a variation to the first image in association with the variation of the attitude. Then, the processing unit varies the second image in association with the variation of the first image.

Abstract: A protection case for a portable electronic device includes a case having a front part and a rear part, and the portable electronic device is accommodated between the front and rear parts. A rear cover is connected to the rear part and a front cover is connected to the front part. The front cover has a front decoration plate, a connection member and a locking member. The front decoration plate is removably connected to the front part. The connection member is flexible and has a first end connected to the front decoration plate and a second end of the connection member is clamped between the front and rear parts. The locking member has a hook hooked with the groove. The protection case can be easily replaced and changed.

Abstract: A surface mountable microphone package includes a first microphone and a second microphone. Furthermore, the surface mountable microphone package includes a first opening for the first microphone and a second opening for the second microphone. The first opening and the second opening are arranged on opposite sides of the surface mountable microphone package.

Abstract: In a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone with a touchscreen display and a camera, if the camera detects that the user's finger is near the touchscreen (indicating that the user is about to make a selection) then the display can be prevented from changing while the user's finger is in proximity to the touchscreen. This can prevent the user from erroneously activating a control such as when the screen display changes suddenly as the user is about to touch an intended currently-displayed control.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device includes a base body, a battery cover, a button and an ejecting mechanism. The base body defines a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove. The battery cover includes a hook. The button is slidably attached to the base body, the button defining a latching groove and including a bar portion. The hook is releasably latched in the latching groove. The ejecting mechanism includes an ejecting member. The bar portion selectively presses the ejecting member. When the button is pressed, the hook is disengaged from the latching groove, the bar portion presses the ejecting member to force the ejecting member to eject the battery cover.

Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a body comprising a keypad and a slider slidingly coupled to the body. The slider is configured to slide transversely with respect to the body and may comprise a display unit to display image information. The mobile terminal may further comprise a processor coupled to the slider to detect when the slider is slid from a first position to a second position and when the slider is slid from a second position to a first position. The image information may be rotated 90 degrees from a transverse orientation to a longitudinal orientation when the processor detects that the slider has been slid from the first position to the second position. Conversely, the image information may be rotated 90 degrees from a longitudinal orientation to a transverse orientation when the processor detects that the slider has been slid from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a camera on a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone is used to check whether an activation of a control on a touchscreen is intentional or not. For example, if a finger (or thumb), stylus, knuckle or other body part that is commonly used to operate a touchscreen is not detected as the cause of the control activation then it can be assumed that the activation is unintended and the action that the control is supposed to initiate can be prevented from occurring.

Abstract: A flexible board includes a flexible body and a linear conductor. The flexible body includes a first main surface and a second main surface. The linear conductor is provided at the flexible body so as to be located closer to the first main surface than to the second main surface. The flexible body is valley-folded along a line crossing the linear conductor such that the first main surface is located inside of the fold, and is mountain-folded along a line crossing the linear conductor such that the first main surface is outside of the fold. An average radius of curvature in an area where the flexible body is mountain-folded is greater than an average radius of curvature in an area where the flexible body is valley-folded.

Abstract: A portable electrical device with heat dissipation mechanism includes a housing with an acoustic hole, an earphone receptacle with a earphone hole, and two fans. The earphone receptacle and the fans are disposed in the housing. The fans are respectively located adjacent to the acoustic hole and the earphone hole, and generate airflow passing through the acoustic hole and the earphone hole. Thus, the portable electrical device dissipating heat utilizes the holes existing on the housing, without additional heat-dissipation holes.

Abstract: The flex and stay device of the present invention is used to hold a cell phone/electronic device in a standing position while it is used to synchronize and charge said cell phone/electronic device. It is either permanently built in to a wire OR is a removably attachable encasing structure that allows for the USB cord to flex and stay in a bent position. This allows the user of the cord to create a stand for his or her electronic device for ease of use on a table or flat surface. The device can also be used to wrap an unused wire in a neat and compact fashion.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic device that can be appropriately used as a type of electronic device that vibrates a panel attached to a housing. The electronic device includes a piezoelectric element, a panel, to which the piezoelectric element is attached, that vibrates due to the piezoelectric element to generate a vibration sound transmitted by vibrating a part of a human body, a housing supporting the panel with a first face, a microphone contained within the housing and disposed on a second face, and a buffer that damps vibration transmitted from the panel to the microphone through the first face and/or the second face, thereby reducing noise picked up by the microphone.

Abstract: There is provided a vibrator including: a housing having an internal space and having at least one through-hole formed therein; a vibrator disposed in the housing and vibrating; and an impact damping member installed on at least one of outer surfaces of the housing and damping impact, wherein the vibrator has protrusions disposed thereon so as to correspond to the through-hole and contacting the impact damping member while penetrating the through-hole at the time of external impact.

Abstract: A user device transmits data at a first transmit power level. The user device detects a presence of a human body part within a predetermined distance from an antenna of the user device using one or more sensors disposed at a back side of the user device. In response to the detection of the presence of the human body part, the user device transmits information at a second transmit power level that is less than the first transmit power level.

Abstract: An electronic device in which a waterproof structure is formed without hindering a lever operation to a lever switch is provided. A device main body has a housing member in which an opening is provided to house a switch main body, and a cover member that is engaged to the housing member to form at least a part of the front surface of the device main body, and the device main body has an elastic sheet arranged at a rear surface side of the cover member to cover the opening of the housing member, having a shape extending to a position overlapping with engaging surfaces between the housing member and the cover member, and having an outer edge portion interposed between the engaging surfaces of the housing member and the cover member, and a bottomed cylindrical portion that projects from a front surface of the elastic sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus receives a first wireless message via a first wireless transceiver, which first wireless message includes a content payload. The apparatus categorizes this first wireless message (for example, with respect to service type, a specific service, and/or a communication thread) and transmits, via a second wireless transceiver, a second message that includes the categorization information but not all (or necessarily even any) of the content payload. Upon then receiving, via that second wireless transceiver, a corresponding third message the apparatus determines a need to forward the content payload via that second wireless transceiver.

Abstract: Various components of an electronic device housing and methods for their assembly are disclosed. The housing can be formed by assembling and connecting two or more different sections together. The sections of the housing may be coupled together using one or more coupling members. The coupling members may be formed using a two-shot molding process in which the first shot forms a structural portion of the coupling members, and the second shot forms cosmetic portions of the coupling members.

Abstract: A mobile electronic communication device includes a processor unit, a transceiver, a keypad and a light unit. Each key of the keypad is associated with a contact of a contact list. The light unit can perform light functions to notify a user of the reception and/or status of messages received via the transceiver. The light functions include providing an indication of the age of a received message that was sent by a contact in the contacts list. The age of the message is indicated by a modulation of the illuminating light. In one embodiment, the age of a message is indicated as one of a set of predetermined age ranges, with each age range being represented by a unique color.

Abstract: A method and system for use in providing enhanced security for wireless telecommunications devices is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the method and system may use a sensor of a wireless telecommunications device to help derive physical context data associated with the wireless telecommunications device. The physical context data can be used to determine whether the wireless telecommunications device has been moved in a gesture that is consistent with a use of the wireless telecommunications device for a specific purpose.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including a case having a curved back side between first and second end portions such that when the mobile terminal is placed on a flat surface, a portion of the curved back side touches the flat surface and the first and second end portions are raised above the flat surface; a display unit arranged on a front side of the case; a sensor configured to detect a moving or tilting of the mobile terminal; and a controller configured to perform a designated function in accordance with the moving or tilting of the mobile terminal.