Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110026210 | Configurable Input in A Portable Computing Device - A configurable portable computing device having a first display panel and a second display panel, a first user input device and a second user input device. Where the second user input device is incorporated into the second display panel and the first user input device being selectively mountable over the second display panel or detached from the computing device. | 02-03-2011 |
20110242746 | DILATANT ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Dilatant enclosure systems and methods are provided. A dilatant enclosure system can include an open framework; an electronic device disposed at least partially within the open framework; and a breathable, dilatant material covering at least a portion of the open framework. A dilatant enclosure method can include at least partially covering an open framework with a breathable, dilatant fabric material. The method can further include disposing an electronic device at least partially within the open framework. | 10-06-2011 |
20120014054 | ALTERING THE FLEXIBILITY OF A DISPLAY DEVICE - Disclosed embodiments relate to altering the flexibility of a display device. A method for altering the flexibility of a display device may include sending a signal, by a circuit, to alter the temperature of a first section of a display device comprising the first section and a second section. The flexibility of the first section may be changed in response to the temperature alteration of the first section. The method may further include sending a signal, by the circuit, to alter the temperature of the second section of the display device. In one embodiment, the flexibility of the second section is changed in response to the temperature alteration of the second section. | 01-19-2012 |
20130070404 | LAPTOPS AND METHODS OF PROTECTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF A LAPTOP - Laptops are described herein. The laptops include a display body and a keyboard body. The laptops further include a hinged cover. The hinged cover can be in a closed position for preventing access and/or protecting electronic components. Further, methods of protecting electronic components of a laptop are also described herein. | 03-21-2013 |
20130070405 | COMPUTER DEVICES AND METHODS OF PREVENTING DAMAGE TO A DISPLAY - Computer devices are described herein. The computer devices include a keyboard body including a keyboard and a display body including a display. The computer devices are foldable to a closed position. A display protector is attached to the keyboard body so as to protect the display by contact therewith. Further, methods of preventing damage to a display are also described herein. | 03-21-2013 |
20130070406 | HINGE ASSEMBLY - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a hinge assembly. An example of the hinge assembly includes a pair of active hinges and a pair of passive hinges. The hinge assembly may be utilized in portable computing devices such as notebook computers and personal digital assistants (PDAs). | 03-21-2013 |
20130094134 | PROTECTIVE HINGE COVER FOR A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a protective hinge cover for a mobile computing device. According to one embodiment, the protective hinge cover includes an inner cavity area for receiving the mobile device along with a rotatable attachment member formed therein. In addition, a plurality of coupling features are utilized to facilitate attachment of the hinge cover with the mobile computing device. Moreover, the rotatable attachment member and housing frame are configured to provide a movable and stable structure for the mobile computing and also allow for adjustment by an operating user so as to provide multiple viewing angles via a hinge mechanism associated with the rotatable attachment member. | 04-18-2013 |
20130135212 | HAPTIC KEYBOARD FOR A TOUCH-ENABLED DISPLAY - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a haptic keyboard for a touch-enabled display of a portable electronic device. According to one example, the touch-enabled display unit is configured to display a keyboard having a plurality of interactive key selectors. A plurality of tractable members are coupled to the display unit, with each tractable member positioned to correspond with a boundary area of at least one key selector. Furthermore, each tractable member is configured to protrude from a front surface of the display unit so as to create a haptic border region for the corresponding key selector of the keyboard. | 05-30-2013 |
20130222245 | Alphanumeric Keys of an Input Component - An input component for a computing device including alphanumeric keys with a first set of commands for the computing device, a controller to lock a subset of the alphanumeric keys to a second set of commands if a modifier key of the input component is accessed for a predetermined amount of time, and an illumination component included within a chassis of the input component to illuminate the modifier key if the subset of alphanumeric keys are locked to the second set of commands. | 08-29-2013 |
20130257898 | DIGITAL MEDIA MODIFICATION - Embodiments enable generation of a modification of digital media. The modification may be applied to one digital image of a plurality of associated digital images to be displayed via a client device. The modification may be identified in response to a scroll function. Once identified, the scroll function may stop and the digital image including the modification may be output. | 10-03-2013 |
20130286551 | FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCLUDING A FIRST AND A SECOND MAGNET - Foldable electronic devices including a first and a second magnet. An example foldable electronic device includes a base, a cover, a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the cover to fold the device into a closed position, a first magnet in the base, and a second magnet in the cover to repel the first magnet to separate the base and the cover when the device is resting in the closed position. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290855 | Virtual shared office bulletin board - A method is provided for sharing files between computers. The method includes presenting an interface of a bulletin board application in a program window on a desktop of a computer. The user interface includes a background and file icons on the background. The background includes an image of a bulletin board. The file icons each includes an image of a corresponding physical media and the file icons represents shared files that are accessible to the computer and other computers. | 10-31-2013 |
20130342462 | CONTROLLING BACKLIGHTS BASED ON ANGLE OF DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD BASE - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to turning on backlights of a keyboard. An angle of a display relative to a base or keyboard is determined or monitored. The backlights are turned on based on at least two values of the angle. | 12-26-2013 |
20140029182 | STYLUS HAVING A RETRACTABLE CONNECTOR - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a stylus having a retractable connector for use with a computing device. According to one embodiment, the stylus includes an outer housing and a connector configured to attach to a port on the computing device so as to maintain the stylus in a fixed position adjacent to the computing device. Furthermore, the connector is capable of extending from the housing of the stylus into a first position and also retracting into the stylus housing into a second position. | 01-30-2014 |
20140029183 | STYLUS AND HOLDER DEVICE ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a stylus and stylus holder for a computing device. According to one embodiment, the stylus holder includes a connector configured to attach to a port of the computing device for establishing an electrical connection therewith. The stylus holder further includes a fastener for facilitating attachment with the stylus while also providing at least one of data and power to said stylus. | 01-30-2014 |
20140119550 | Transmit Audio in a Target Space - Implementations disclosed herein relate to transmitting audio in a target space relative to an electronic device ( | 05-01-2014 |
20140179153 | ADAPTER CORD MANAGEMENT ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention disclose an adapter cord management assembly. According to one embodiment, the cord management assembly includes a housing and cord attached to the housing on a first end, while a connector portion is formed on a second end of the cord opposite the first end. Moreover, the connector portion includes a first attachment feature configured to mate with a corresponding second attachment feature incorporated within the housing of the adapter. | 06-26-2014 |
20140211386 | COMPUTER DEVICES AND METHODS OF PREVENTING DAMAGE TO A DISPLAY - An example computer device includes a keyboard body further including a keyboard deck and a keyboard. In addition, the computer device includes a display body further including a display, the display body being coupled to the keyboard body such that the computer device is foldable to a closed position. Further, the computer device includes a display protector attached to the keyboard body and disposed at the keyboard deck to protect the display by contact therewith. The display protector includes a plurality of separate, discrete portions, the plurality of portions extends along each side of the keyboard, and each of the plurality of portions contacts both the keyboard deck and the display when the computer device is in the closed position and a compressible load is applied to the computer device. | 07-31-2014 |
20140313663 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE DOCK - A portable computing device dock has a deck movable between a raised position in which an upper surface of the deck extends at or above a height of projections such that no projections extend through and above the deck and a lowered position in which the projections extend through the upper surface of the deck. | 10-23-2014 |
20140327661 | Stylus Extender - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a stylus extender. In one embodiment, an electronic device housing includes a stylus extender. The stylus extender may be attached to a door hinging from the electronic device housing for containing the stylus. The stylus extender may push the stylus forward when the door is opened. | 11-06-2014 |