Abstract: A driving system includes a sensor, a shape memory alloy member, a processing module and a recovery member. The sensor is installed on a housing, and the shape memory alloy member is connected to a module and the housing. The processing module is coupled to the sensor and the shape memory alloy member. The processing module supplies power to the shape memory alloy member when the processing module receives a sensing signal from the sensor, such that the shape memory alloy member is heated to deform for driving the module to move away from the housing. The recovery member is connected to the housing and for driving the module to get closer to the housing.

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: 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.

Abstract: An air dampening assembly for an electronic device comprises a base member. A first piston housing is disposed on the base member. A second piston housing is disposed on the based member opposite the first piston housing. A sliding member is disposed between the first and second piston housing. A first piston is disposed on a first elongated member of the sliding member. The first piston housing is configured to receive the first piston. A second piston is disposed on a second elongated member of the sliding member. The second piston housing is configured to receive the second piston.

Abstract: A slide type portable wireless device includes: a first housing; a second housing which slides relative to the first housing, and is positioned at either of a first relative position and a second relative position different from the first relative position; an antenna element which is embedded in the first housing; and a plurality of parasitic elements which are provided in the second housing, and includes first and second parasitic elements capacity coupled with the antenna element. The first parasitic element faces the antenna element at the first relative position. The second parasitic element faces the antenna element at the second relative position.

Abstract: A cellular phone includes a first display, a second display, and a CPU. The cellular phone is configured to be switchable between a first state in which the first display, out of the first display and the second display, is exposed to the outside and a second state in which both of the displays are exposed to the outside. When an application is operated and shown on the first display in the first state, the CPU sets another application associated with the application in an operational state.

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: A synchronization structure applicable to a slide cover to ensure synchronous movement and avoid deflection includes a slide member, a relative slide member and two extensible/retractable linkage assemblies. Second ends of the extensible/retractable assemblies are respectively pivotally connected to corresponding sections of two sides of the slide member. First ends of the extensible/retractable assemblies are connected with each other and restricted by a middle slide guide section between the slide member and the relative slide member. Two fixed support sections are respectively oppositely disposed on lateral sides of the middle slide guide section. The extensible/retractable assemblies are formed with slide guide sections in which the fixed support sections are fitted.

Abstract: A slider-type mobile terminal has multimedia reproduction controls disposed along one edge of a fixed body that are exposed when the slider body is closed. Alternatively, the multimedia display disposed on the slider body, has a touch screen for displaying the multimedia reproduction controls. Terminal controls are disposed on the slider body, and are illuminated under control of the terminal controller, and are not illuminated when multimedia is being reproduced.

Abstract: A screen protector for a mobile device case in which the mobile device case is sized to receive a mobile device having a screen. The screen protector has a perimeter portion and a lip disposed on at least a portion of the perimeter portion.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a base, a display module, and a support element. The base includes a first area, a second area, and a sliding assembly disposed at a substantially central position of the second area. The sliding assembly includes a sliding element and a guiding structure, and the sliding element can move along the guiding structure to slide at least in the second area. The display module includes a connecting end combined with the sliding element and a support plane. The support element includes a first area pivotally connected to the support plane and a second end pivotally connected to a rear end of the base. When the display module is opened, the display module further rotates around the first fixed end and moves the connecting end simultaneously. Then, the display module is supported by the support element to keep a suitable tilted angle.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one other terminal; a display unit configured to display information; a circuit board having one surface with a plurality of switches thereon; and a keypad disposed over the circuit board and having keys that when pressed, contact corresponding switches on the circuit board. Further, the keypad further includes a plurality of actuators corresponding to and protruding towards the plurality of switches; key-shaped parts laminated on the actuators, respectively, and each having a predetermined height; and a film part disposed to obscure the key-shaped parts and having one surface with key marks in correspondence with the key-shaped parts so as to form the keys of the keypad. In addition, the key-shaped parts and the film part are integrally formed together.

Abstract: A mobile telephone includes a cartilage conduction unit for making contact with the ear cartilage. The cartilage conduction unit is provided to at least one of two corner parts at an upper side of the mobile telephone. The mobile telephone can include a surface of an outer wall and a cartilage conduction vibration source arranged inward from the surface of the outer wall, the vibration of the cartilage conduction vibration source being transmitted to the surface of the outer wall, wherein when the surface of the outer wall is brought into contact with at least a part of the ear cartilage around the entrance part to the external auditory meatus without making contact with the auricular helix, the sound pressure inside the external auditory meatus at about 1 cm from the entrance part of the external auditory meatus has an at least 10 dB increase compared to the non-contact state.

Abstract: A method for controlling a function is used for an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first sensor and a second sensor. In the method for controlling the function, a first determination result is generated by determining if a neighboring object neighboring to the electronic device belongs to a target species with assist of the first sensor. A second determination result is generated by determining if the neighboring object belongs to an exception species with assist of the second sensor. The function executed by the electronic device is adjusted according to the first determination result and the second determination result.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, a cover coupled to the body, and a sliding mechanism. The sliding mechanism includes a rotating component, a first locking component, and a second locking component. When the second locking component moves to a locked position, the second locking component engages with the first locking component to lock the cover to the body. When the second locking component moves to an unlocked position, the first locking component disengages from the second locking component, to allow the rotating component to rotatably drive the cover to be opened.

Abstract: A portable device includes a first unit including a guide member with a groove; a second unit including a sliding member that slides in the groove of each guide member; and a shield member that shields a boundary portion formed when the second unit is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the first unit in an extended state. The groove of the guide member includes a curved section that makes the first unit incline at a predetermined angle with respect to the second unit. One end of the shield member is rotatably supported at an end of the second unit, and the other end is slidably engaged with the groove of the guide member.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a portable electronic apparatus includes a housing, a first display unit, a first operating unit, a second display unit, a second operating unit, and a control unit. The housing is configured to change between a first form and a second form. The first display unit and the first operating unit are exposed to the outside in the first form, and the second display unit and second operating unit are exposed to the outside in the second form. The second display unit is configured to display information in a system different from the first display unit. The control unit is configured such that first information displayed on the first display unit is updated based on an operation received by the first operating unit, and second information displayed on the second display unit is updated based on an operation received by the second operating unit.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including a main body having an accommodating chamber; a circuit board mounted at the main body; and connecting terminals disposed on the circuit board to be electrically connected to a battery having terminals. Further, when the battery is mounted in the accommodation chamber, the connecting terminals are pressed by the battery terminals to be elastically deformed. In addition, each of the connecting terminals includes a base portion electrically connected to the circuit board; an elastic portion having a first section extending from the base portion and a second section curved from the first section to have an inclination; and first and second contact portions extending from the second section to be contactable with the battery terminals.

Abstract: An exemplary support assembly is provided for supporting an electronic device on a supporting surface. The support assembly includes a shell receiving the electronic device, and a back-support. The shell defines an elongated sliding rail. The back-support includes a prop stand, and a prop seat slidable in the sliding rail. One side of the prop stand is rotatably engaged in the prop seat and serves as a spindle. The other sides of the prop stand are thus movable between a folded position substantially coplanar with the prop seat and a supporting position angled relative to the prop seat. When the other sides of the prop stand are in the supporting position, a tilt angle of the electronic device on the supporting surface is adjustable by sliding the prop seat in the sliding rail.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device including a first body, a second body and a transmission mechanism is provided. The second body is stacked with the first body. The second body has a recess at a side facing the first body. The transmission mechanism includes a first plate, a second plate and a rotating member. The first plate is fixed on the first body. The second plate is slidingly coupled to the first plate. An end of the rotating member is pivoted on the second body, and another end of the rotating member is pivoted on the second plate. When the first body slides with respect to the second body toward the recess, the rotating member rotates and drives the first body enters the recess.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing and a coupling portion movably coupling the first housing and the second housing to each other. The first housing includes a guide groove formed in a surface of the first housing facing the second housing that restricts a direction of movement of the first housing and the second housing with respect to each other. The guide groove includes a bottom portion. The coupling portion includes a coupling main body fixed to a surface of the second housing facing the first housing, a guide pin protruding from the coupling main body so as to be able to advance and retreat within the guide groove and including a tip portion, the tip portion being housed in the guide groove, and an urging member urging the guide pin toward the bottom portion of the guide groove.

Abstract: A slide-cover electronic device includes a main body, a moveable body and a supporting assembly. The moveable body is combined with the main body to move linearly and rotate with respect to the main body. The supporting assembly is configured as a supporting structure protruding out of a back side of the main body with an included angle formed between the main body and the moveable body. The supporting assembly includes a rotating member, a first sliding member and a second sliding member. The rotating member is rotatably connected with the back side to lean on the back side or form an included angle in between. The first sliding member is movably connected with the rotating member to move linearly with respect to the rotating member. The second sliding member is movably connected with the moveable body for being clasped with the first sliding member in a second status.

Abstract: In order to facilitate an operation of locking or unlocking a touch panel, a mobile terminal includes a first housing, a second housing connected to the first housing in a slidable manner, a touch panel provided on the first housing, a style detecting portion (S01, S08, S09) for detecting one of a plurality of possible styles on the basis of the relative positions of the first and second housings, a signal accepting portion (S04) for accepting a signal output from the touch panel, and a mode switching portion (S05, S06) for switching an input mode between a lock mode and an unlock mode on the basis of the detected style and presence/absence of a signal output from the touch panel.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a portable electronic apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a touch panel, a display, a connection mechanism, an operation unit, and a control unit. The touch panel is arranged in a first surface of the first housing. The display is arranged in a second surface of the second housing. The connection mechanism connects the first housing and the second housing so as to switch between a closed state where the first housing covers the display and the touch panel is exposed to the outside and an opened state where the touch panel and the display are exposed to the outside while being adjacent to each other. The operation unit is arranged on the second surface at a position adjacent to the display. The control unit controls an operation of each unit.

Abstract: A remote control includes a top portion with programming receiver functionality selection members and a bottom portion with a keyboard. The two portions are rotatable between a closed position (where the top portion covers the keyboard) and an open position (where portions of the keyboard project laterally out from under the top portion). When the two portions are in the open position, the selection members and the keyboard share an orientation. The remote control may transmit signals to a programming receiver. The programming receiver may update a display based on signals received from the remote control device. In some implementations, the updated display transmitted by the programming receiver may be based at least in part on a context of a previous display. In various implementations, the remote control may provide indicators to a user. These indicators may be based on signals received from a programming receiver.

Abstract: A mobile phone including upper and lower portions, a flash memory to store images, a selecting portion to select a target image from the stored images, a closed state detection portion to detect a closed state, and a display control portion to control display of an image to display an image of an idle screen including in a background image the target image selected by the selecting portion when standing by, and the display control portion displays, in response to the change from a state in which the closed state is detected by the closed state detection portion to a state in which the closed state is not detected while the image of the idle screen is being displayed, a new idle screen that includes in the background image a new target image selected by the selecting portion subsequent to the background image included in the idle screen.

Abstract: A portable terminal is formed with reinforced structures for withstanding external impacts. The portable terminal includes a front case and an input device arranged on the front case. A first rear cover coupled to a rear side of the front case is formed from a metallic material. A second rear cover coupled to the rear side of the front case and the first rear cover is formed from a synthetic resin. And a fastening device anchors the second rear cover to the rear side of the front case. The input device is positioned on an outer surface of the front case, and the fastening device is anchored to a rear side of the input device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for delaying a determination to adjust a first power transmit level when a presence of a human body part is detected proximate to a user device are described. A user device detects a presence of a human body part and, in response, determines whether to adjust the first transmit power level to a second transmit power level, and delays the determination by a specified amount of time that is programmable. The user device transmits the information using the second transmit power level when the presence of the human body part is detected.

Abstract: A mechanical information input/output device of a mobile terminal permits various functions to be selected or adjusted according to changing positions of certain mechanical structures therein. The mechanical terminal preferably includes: a case for forming an external form with a predetermined form; and a mechanical information output unit provided at one side of the case and formed with at least one mechanical structure that changes a disposition by information according to a user function of the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A mobile terminal that can prevent radiation performance deterioration of an antenna is provided. The mobile terminal includes a circuit board in which an antenna and one or more key buttons are mounted, a housing mounted on the antenna and the circuit board, and a case for enclosing a periphery of the one or more key buttons and having a plurality of openings according to the quantity of the key buttons, wherein an antenna adjacent opening among the plurality of openings is extended through a slot toward an edge of the case to embody a loop antenna. Therefore, radiation deterioration of an antenna due to a case can be prevented. In addition, production costs can be minimized, and a desired external appearance of the mobile terminal is not compromised.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including a first body having a user input unit at one surface thereof; a second body slidably connected to the first body so as to be movable between a first state where the user input unit is exposed and a second state where the user input unit is covered by the second body; and a first image input unit located at the user input unit such that an external image is inputtable in the first state.

Abstract: A mobile phone, including a processor operable to perform wireless communication, a housing for the processor, including front and back surfaces, a first display screen coupled with the processor and mounted on the outer side of the front surface, a second display screen coupled with the processor, separate from the first display screen, and a transparent portion on the outer side of the back surface through which the second display screen shows through to the outside of the housing.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a lower housing and an upper housing coupled to the lower housing and slidable relative thereto between closed and open positions. The upper housing includes a cover plate affixed to a rear of the upper housing. The cover plate may conceal at least one electrical connector housed in the upper housing, and may be removable to allow access to at least a portion of the at least one electrical connector. The cover plate may be configured to maintain the lower and upper housings in a generally uniform spaced apart relationship as the upper housing moves between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (100) includes a first casing (10) and a second casing (20), and is switched between at least a first state and a second state by displacement of the first casing (10) and the second casing (20). The first casing (10) includes a first conductor (15) and a conductor element (36a) connected thereto. The second casing (20) includes a second conductor (25), and is connected to the first casing (10) so as to be rotationally displaceable with respect to each other around a perpendicular axis. In a first state, an opposite region (241) in the second conductor (25) and the conductor element (36a) are located at positions opposite to each other, and the conductor element (36a) and the second conductor (25) allow electrical conduction to each other at a predetermined frequency. In a second state, the electrical conduction state is different from that in the first state.

Abstract: An elastic device structure includes two identical connection seats and multiple elastic members. Each connection seat is defined with a central line and has a protruding connection section and a connected section. The connection section and connected section are symmetrically disposed on two sides of the central line. A laterally protruding lateral hook is disposed on the connection section. The connected section is formed with a receiving channel for receiving the connection section of the other connection seat. A stop raised block is disposed in the receiving channel and positioned at a dead end of slide paths of the lateral hook. Multiple receiving sockets are disposed beside the connection section and connected section. Two end sections of the elastic members respectively extend into the receiving sockets, whereby the two connection seats are elastically slidable relative to each other.

Abstract: A linkage-type synchronous slide structure of relative slide assembly includes a slide member and a relative slide member slidably connected to the slide member. The relative slide member is formed with a slide guide section. The slide member is slidable relative to the relative slide member along the slide guide section. Two extensible/retractable assemblies with a variable length are respectively oppositely disposed on two sides of the slide guide section. Second ends of the extensible/retractable assemblies are respectively pivotally connected to corresponding sections of two sides of the slide member. First ends of the extensible/retractable assemblies are pivotally connected with each other and slidable along the slide guide section.

Abstract: A folding portable device is provided, in which a connecting mechanism that mechanically connects a first housing and a second housing to each other includes a plurality of first members including a first plane and two engaging pieces provided on the first plane, and a plurality of second members including a second plane, an engaging groove provided on the second plane for the engaging piece to be slidably fitted, and a stopper. The first member is engaged with one of the second members by means of one of the two engaging pieces, and with another second member adjacent to the one second member by means of the other of the two engaging pieces, and the connecting mechanism includes therein a hollow portion formed along an extending direction of the engaging groove, and the hollow portion includes therein the flexible printed circuit board.

Abstract: A sliding structure is for a mobile equipment which includes a second housing and a first housing slidably provided for the second housing. The sliding structure includes a display frame configured to accommodate a display unit of the first housing and having slide grooves provided for side walls parallel to a direction of the slide, and a slide support section provided along side walls of said second housing in parallel to the slide direction such that tip portions of said slide support section slidably engage with said slide grooves. Although having a simple mechanism, the mobile equipment has a small size and high strength, and can take a large stroke length. In this way, the sliding mechanism for the mobile equipment which has high stiffness and the mobile equipment can be provided in which a damage of the display unit can be prevented while maintaining the small size and a thin structure.

Abstract: There is provided a communication device that includes a first housing with a rail and a slider, the rail and the slider being capable of engaging with each other, and a second housing including a hook which engages with the slider to combine the first and the second housings each other when the first housing is slid above the second housing along a first direction, the hook being disengaged with the slider to release the first housing from the second housing according to an operation including a motion in which the first housing is slid above the second housing along a second direction different from the first direction.

Abstract: A method and handheld electronic device for triggering the display of content on a display screen are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method of triggering the display of content on a display screen of a handheld electronic device, the method comprising: monitoring for the occurrence of trigger conditions comprising one or more of: inputs to change an operational mode of the handheld electronic device, changes in orientation of the handheld electronic device, or changes in a screen orientation of a graphical user interface (GUI) displayed on the display screen; and reproducing content on the handheld electronic device in response to detection of one of the trigger conditions.

Abstract: A mobile communication device and linkage mechanism are provided to enable an opened position of the device which is less than the total length of the lid and base members. In the opened position, a portion of the lid member overlaps the base member. The linkage mechanism may actuate translational movement of the lid member as the device is moved between the closed and opened positions.

Abstract: A slide-type wireless terminal apparatus includes a first casing and a second casing slidable relative to the first casing. The wireless terminal apparatus includes a first circuit board which is provided in the first casing, an antenna which is provided in the first casing, a second circuit board which is provided in the second casing, a sliding member which is disposed between the first circuit board and the second circuit board, the sliding member including a portion which faces the antenna, the sliding member having electrical conductivity and being electrically connected to the first circuit board, and a guide member which is provided in the second casing, the guide member being for guiding the sliding member such that the sliding member slides relative to the guiding member.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one other terminal, a main body configured to receive a battery, and a cover body detachably covered to the main body. Further, the cover body includes a first cover part formed to cover the battery, a second cover part, and a sliding unit configured to slidably couple the second cover part to the first cover part and allow the second cover part to slide and tilt away from the first cover part.

Abstract: A relative-rotation synchronous movement-aid device, which has a simple structure and is easy to assemble. The synchronous movement-aid device includes a linking arm and a rotational wheel assembled with the linking arm. The linking arm has a pivoted end and a free end mounted on the rotational wheel. The pivoted end is mounted on a rail. When an external force is applied to the linking arm, the pivoted end can freely move along the rail. The free end serves to make the rotational wheel relatively rotate along with the movement of the linking arm to achieve better synchronous movement effect than the conventional slide mechanism.

Abstract: A portable communication device and a sliding and rotating hinge apparatus are provided. The device includes a first housing; a second housing, facing the first housing when the device is in a folded state; and a hinge unit. The hinge unit has a first portion attached to the second housing and is configured to slide, together with the second housing, with respect to the first housing to reach a disengaged position. A second portion of the hinge unit automatically rotates once the disengaged position is reached, thereby automatically rotating the second housing around a hinge axis of the hinge unit to open the device to an unfolded state.

Abstract: A slide-aid device for electronic apparatus includes a linkage mechanism and an elastic unit assembled with the linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism has a first arm and a second arm pivotally connected with the first arm. The elastic unit has a fixed end and a connection end. The connection end is pivotally connected with the second arm, whereby the elastic unit is movable with the second arm. When an operation force is applied to the first arm, the first arm is moved to drive the second arm so as to make the elastic unit store energy. After the first arm passes over a reference axis, the elastic unit releases the energy to provide an action force to help the operation force.

Abstract: A portable terminal comprises: a base; first and second bodies each connected to the base so as to perform a sliding motion; and an interworking module configured to connect the first and second bodies to each other, for sliding the second body in an opposite direction to a sliding direction of the first body by interworking the second body with sliding of the first body.

Abstract: A guiding module suitable for guiding an object to pass through an opening of the guiding module and an electronic device using the same are provided. The guiding module includes a body having the opening, a pair of sliding rails and a guiding component. The object passes through the opening along an embedding direction and is embedded therewith. The sliding rails are disposed at the body, extend along the embedding direction, and are respectively located at two opposite sides of the opening. The guiding component is slidably disposed at the sliding rails and has an alignment region which includes at least one first magnetic component. When the object approaches the opening, the object located at the alignment region is magnetically attracted by the first magnetic component, and the object is embedded to the body through the opening.

Abstract: A slide groove (27) is formed between opposed surfaces of an operation component case (11) and a display component case (12) coupled to each other so as to be slidable relative to each other. The slide groove (27) extends in single-layer space parallel to the opposed surfaces and is capable of storing a bundle of ultrafine coaxial cables (33). The slide groove extends portions of the ultrafine coaxial cables that have been drawn from cable holes (24, 28) opened in the opposed surfaces along the same sliding direction and stores the ultrafine coaxial cables in a state in which the ultrafine coaxial cables are curved in a plane direction between the opposed surfaces. The cable holes are opened at positions separated in the sliding direction at the beginning of sliding and at the end of sliding.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus that includes two panels pivotally connected together. The panels can pivot from an open arrangement where the two panels lay side by side to a closed arrangement where the two panels lay one on top of another. The apparatus also includes a flexible display connected to the two panels and having a portion that is mechanically free from the two panels. The apparatus further includes a cavity to receive at least a portion of the free portion of the display when the panels are pivoted into the closed arrangement.