Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100085688 | GROUNDING CONNECTOR FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A grounding connector for an electronic device having a first housing element and a second housing element comprising a ground clip, a cam surface and a follower. The ground clip is electrically coupled to a first housing element, and selectably electrically coupled with the second housing element. A cam surface is positioned on the first housing element and in proximity to the ground clip. The follower is slidably positionable on the second housing element, and has a first end that engages the cam surface and a second end that engages the ground clip. The ground clip is electrically coupled to a second housing element while the electronic device is in each of the collapsed orientation and the articulated orientation. Upon movement between the collapsed orientation and the articulated orientation, the cam surface directs the follower to electrically decouple the ground clip from the second housing element. | 04-08-2010 |
20120225622 | SEPARABLE MOBILE DEVICE HAVING A CONTROL MODULE AND A DOCKING STATION MODULE - The technology provides a mobile communication device having separable components, including a control module configured for only short-range wireless communication and a docking station module configured for both long-range wireless communication and short-range wireless communication. The control module includes a touch-sensitive display, a short-range wireless transceiver and a processor that electrically couples the touch-sensitive display and the short-range wireless transceiver. The docking station module includes a docking area that receives the control module, a docking short-range wireless transceiver configured to communicate with the control module, a long-range wireless transceiver that is configured to communicate with a. long-range network and a docking processor that electrically couples the docking short-range wireless transceiver and the long-range wireless transceiver. The technology provides a sleek light-weight control module having full functionality of the docking station module. | 09-06-2012 |
20120270596 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CAMERA IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus and a method in an electronic device provide for controlling a camera, wherein the camera can selectively operate in a first focus mode and in a second focus mode. The first focus mode is initially selected. In response to detecting a state of the electronic device, the second focus mode is selected. The first focus mode can be an autofocus mode. The second focus mode can be an extended depth of field mode, wherein software processing is used to extend the focus range of the camera. The detected state of the electronic device can be a previous user selection, a low power mode, or a continued request for taking photographs following taking a photograph in the autofocus mode. | 10-25-2012 |
20120274576 | INPUT DEVICE WITH TACTILE FEEDBACK - An input device includes an electrical isolator disposed on a base, the electrical isolator comprising at least a first element extending away from the base. A first actuator is disposed on the base and on a first side of the first element and is configured to provide first tactile feedback. A second actuator is disposed on the base and on a second side of the first element and is configured to provide second tactile feedback. A touch sensor is disposed with the first actuator and the second actuator and is arranged to provide touch data such that input is provided based on the touch data. | 11-01-2012 |
20120287053 | MULTI-MODAL USER INPUT DEVICE - A user input device, a portable electronic device including the user input device, and an operating method therefor, manages multiple modes of the user input device based on detected force and direction of tilt. The user input device includes a base member with top surface. A sensor touchpad module is disposed above the top surface of the base member. A plurality of pressure sensors is disposed between the base member and the sensor touchpad module. A processor manages a set of user input modes based on whether at least one of a first set of signals associated with a first user input mode and a second set of signals associated with a second user input mode has been detected. | 11-15-2012 |
20120287587 | SURFACE MOUNTABLE NAVIGATION DEVICE WITH TACTILE RESPONSE - A surface mountable navigation device with tactile response includes a flexible coupling component and a navigation sensor. The flexible coupling component can be a flexible printed circuit having a first end and a second end. The flexible coupling component can be folded at least partially on itself so that the first end is above the second end. The first end of the flexible coupling component can be coupled to the navigation sensor. The second end of the flexible coupling component can be coupled to a circuit board of an electronic device. The second end can have a plurality of conductor pads adapted to electrically couple the navigation sensor to the circuit board. As the flexible coupling component can be folded onto itself, the navigation device requires less space within the interior of the electronic device. | 11-15-2012 |
20130027351 | OPTICAL NAVIGATION MODULES FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - The disclosure provides a navigation assembly having a compact design that reduces a depth dimension in a z-direction or along a z-axis that is substantially perpendicular to a front face of a mobile communication device. The navigation assembly includes an optical lens unitarily formed with a cover, the cover having an upper surface that receives user inputs thereon and a lower surface that receives the optical lens. A sensor array is provided in optical communication with the optical lens and a coupling structure is provided to mechanically couple the optical lens and the sensor array. The cover overlays a gap formed between the navigation assembly and adjacent keys to prevent contaminants such as liquids, dust, lint, or the like, from entering an interior of the mobile communication device. The cover also includes a decorative ring that defines a tracking window and outlines a perimeter of the underlying sensor arrays. | 01-31-2013 |
20130100030 | KEYPAD APPARATUS HAVING PROXIMITY AND PRESSURE SENSING - Keypad apparatus and methods are described herein. An example keypad includes a dome-switch assembly having a dome aligned relative to a first trace pattern and a second trace pattern of a printed circuit board and a key aligned with the dome. The key is depressible between an initial position, an intermediate position and a depressed position, where the key is to deflect the dome to electrically couple the first and second trace patterns when the key is in the depressed position. A touch sensing film detects a touch on a keycap of the key when the key is in the initial position and a pressure sensing film detects a force on the keycap when the key is in the intermediate position. | 04-25-2013 |
20130116009 | UNIVERSAL INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CARD APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - UICCs are disclosed herein. An example UICC includes a body a body having a height between approximately 10.9 millimeters and 11.1 millimeters and a width between approximately 8.9 millimeters and 9.1 millimeters. | 05-09-2013 |
20130270349 | UICC APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - UICC apparatus and related methods are disclosed herein. An example UICC apparatus disclosed herein includes a contact pad having a plurality of electrical contacts positioned or oriented to define a plurality of electrical contact patterns. The plurality of electrical contact patterns defining at least a first electrical contact pattern to communicate with a first input device and a second electrical contact pattern to communicate with a second input device, where the first input device has a dimensional profile that is different than a dimensional profile of the second input device. | 10-17-2013 |
20130314377 | OPTICAL TOUCH SENSOR APPARATUS - Optical touch sensors are disclosed herein. An example optical touch sensor includes a plurality of optical transmitters arranged to emit light generally in a first direction and a plurality of optical receivers. At least one optical transmitter corresponds with each of the plurality of optical receivers. The sensor also includes an optical guide comprising a plurality of optical channels arranged in the first direction, where the optical guide provides a protective cover for the plurality of optical transmitters and the plurality of optical receivers. | 11-28-2013 |
20140076704 | KEYPAD APPARATUS FOR USE WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - A keypad apparatus and related methods are disclosed herein. An example keypad apparatus includes an electrical switch and a carrier composed of a plastic resin. The carrier has conductive traces printed thereon to couple the electrical switch to a circuit board via interference. | 03-20-2014 |