Post and Opening with Magnetic Elements to Facilitate Alignment

An example provides a computing device including an opening including a first magnetic element, and a computing base, comprising a post including a second magnetic element attracted. The post may insert into the opening to facilitate docking the computing device to the computing base, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element to facilitate alignment of the post with the opening. 1. A computing system comprising:a computing device including an opening and a first magnetic element proximate to the opening; anda base including a post to insert into the opening to facilitate docking the computing device to the base, the post including a second magnetic element attracted to the first magnetic element to facilitate alignment of the post with the opening.2. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic element comprises an unmagnetized ferromagnetic material claim 1 , an unmagnetized ferrimagnetic material claim 1 , or an unmagnetized paramagnetic material claim 1 , and wherein the second magnetic element comprises a magnet.3. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic element comprises a magnet claim 1 , and wherein the second magnetic element comprises an unmagnetized ferromagnetic material claim 1 , an unmagnetized ferromagnetic material claim 1 , or an unmagnetized paramagnetic material.4. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein a sidewall of the post is tapered claim 1 , and wherein a sidewall of the opening is tapered.5. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the post includes a plastic layer covering at least a portion of the second magnetic element.6. The computing system of claim 3 , wherein the plastic layer is tapered.7. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic element forms claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , a sidewall of the opening.8. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein a top portion of the post is beveled.9. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the base includes a docking ...

Disable Home Key

A docking station can be coupled to a tablet computing device. A tablet computing device can include a home key that is disabled when the tablet is connected to the docking station. The docking station can include a release to separate the tablet computing device from the docking station.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ILLUMINATING TOUCHPAD

An electronic device having a touchpad that illuminates. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display;a base rotatably connected to the display;a light source in the base; anda touchpad located in the base to control movement of a cursor on the display, wherein the touchpad lacks a part line with an area of the base surrounding the touchpad and is illuminated by the light source.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the touchpad illuminates in response to touch claim 1 , and visually disappears from the base when not illuminated while the notebook computer is powered-on and in an active state.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the touchpad includes a surface that is semi-translucent claim 1 , and the light source is located beneath the touchpad to provide light through the surface of the touchpad.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein after a predetermined time period the touchpad dims to a lower intensity of brightness while the notebook computer remains powered-on.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the area of the base surrounding the touch pad and a surface of the touchpad have a same surface texture.6. An electronic device claim 1 , comprising:a body with a display;a touchpad that includes a surface to control movement of a cursor on the display; anda light source to illuminate the surface of the touchpad, wherein the touchpad has a perimeter that seamlessly integrates with a surface of the body surrounding the touchpad.7. The electronic device of claim 6 , wherein the touchpad is not visible in the body when the touchpad is not illuminated.8. The electronic device of claim 6 , wherein the touchpad includes a graphics design that depicts a visual presentation on the surface of the touchpad when the light source is on.9. The electronic device of claim 6 , wherein the light source illuminates a perimeter of the touchpad but not a central portion of the touchpad to identify the touchpad.10. The electronic device of claim 6 , ...

Display mounting system

Smart window and display enclosure

Display panel for front-side wireless communication

An example provides an apparatus including a display panel, a shielding layer including an opening adjacent to a back side of the display panel, and an antenna overlapping the opening to allow for wireless communication with the apparatus from a front side of the display panel.

Display Panel for Front-Side Wireless Communication

In some examples, an apparatus includes a display panel, a shielding layer having an opening formed within a periphery of the shielding layer, the shielding layer adjacent to a back side of the display panel, and an antenna adjacent to the back side of the display panel, wherein the shielding layer is received in the opening formed in the shielding layer, and does not extend beyond an edge of the display panel to allow for wireless communication with the apparatus from a front side of the display panel.

ACCESSORY HOUSING SECURABLE TO A DEVICE AND ANOTHER ENTITY

Apparatus and methods related to securing portable devices and their accessories are provided. A housing for an accessory includes a passageway extending at least partially there through. A first feature extending outward from the passageway is removably securable to a portable device. A second feature extending outward from the passageway is removably securable to another entity. The accessory and the portable device are thus securable against theft. 1. A device , comprising:an accessory housing characterized by a passageway having an interior wall surface; anda flexible strand disposed at least in part within the passageway and including a first end to be removably secured to a portable device and a second end to be removably secured to an entity.2. The device according to claim 1 , at least the first end of the flexible strand or the second end of the flexible strand characterized by a locking mechanism.3. The device according to claim 1 , at least the first end of the flexible strand or the second end of the flexible strand characterized by a closed loop.4. The device according to claim 1 , the flexible strand defined at least in part by either a metallic cable claim 1 , or a metallic chain.5. The device according to claim 1 , the first end of the flexible strand having a locking mechanism configured to engage a corresponding feature of the portable device.6. The device according to claim 1 , the accessory housing defining an interior cavity that is sealed against ambient contaminants.7. A power supply for a portable computer claim 1 , comprising:a locking mechanism to be removably secured to a corresponding feature of a portable computer; anda flexible strand having an anchor end to be removably secured to an entity.8. The power supply according to further comprising a housing characterized by a passageway extending partially there through claim 7 , the flexible strand being mechanically secured to the housing within the passageway claim 7 , the locking ...

Computing system including a first and second housing and polar magnets

A first housing with a polar magnet on a first side. The first housing can include an opening on the first side. A second housing can include a sliding latch. An opposite polar magnet attached to the sliding latch. The polar magnet attracts the opposite polar magnet on the sliding latch to move the sliding latch to a latched position.

Cover for devices

Examples of a cover for a device are described herein. The cover includes a substrate to be placed in proximity of a heat source of a device. In an example, a heat resistant layer is applied over a surface of the substrate to insulate heat generated by the heat source. Further, a top layer is applied over one of the heat resistant layer and another surface of the substrate, which is opposite to the surface having the heat resistant layer. The top layer provides at least one of chemical resistant properties and aesthetic properties.

Disable home key

A docking station can be coupled to a tablet computing device. A tablet computing device can include a home key that is disabled when the tablet is connected to the docking station. The docking station can include a release to separate the tablet computing device from the docking station.

Hinge including a lock

A hinge rotatably attaches a display to a base, the hinge including a rotatable shaft and the hinge to rotate the display between a first position and a second position, a display screen of the display facing in a first direction when the display is at the first position, and the display facing in a second direction opposite the first direction when the display is at the second position. The hinge includes a lock to fix the display at an angle that is inclined with respect to the base and with respect to a plane that is perpendicular to a main surface of the base.

Port attached to flexible mount

A system including a flexible mount that can be coupled to a computing device. A port can be attached to the flexible mount. The flexible mount can conform to the chassis of the computing device.

Modular devices with latches

An example modular device includes a housing having an upper side, a lower side, and a sidewall having a first opening. The modular device also includes an attachment tab to attach the peripheral device to a second modular device at the upper side. The modular device further includes a latch disposed within the housing. The latch includes a main body having a second opening aligned with the first opening to receive an anti-theft device. The latch also includes a latch arm extending from the main body to control an engagement of the attachment tab with the second modular device. The latch further includes a latch unlocking tab exposed at the lower side to control a position of the latch.

REPOSITION PHYSICAL MEDIA

A device including a touch component to detect a directional hand gesture, a media compartment to receive physical media, and a mechanism to reposition the physical media from the media compartment if the directional hand gesture is detected and if the media compartment includes the physical media.

SMART WINDOW AND DISPLAY ENCLOSURE

A computing device includes a display enclosure. The display enclosure can include a smart window. In one implementation the smart window is adjusted to indicate a status. 1. A portable computing device comprising:a display enclosure;a display on a first side of the display enclosure;a smart window on a second side opposite the first side; anda controller to control the smart window based a status of the portable computer system.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second smart window.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the smart window is a portion of the second side that is less than the whole of the second side.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a light source to illuminate the image.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is to monitor at least one of orientation claim 1 , battery capacity claim 1 , communication claim 1 , and power states.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a layer claim 1 , adjacent to the smart window including an image.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the smart window changes opacity if voltage is applied and maintains the opacity without voltage being applied.8. A method of indicating a status on a portable computing device comprising:monitoring the status by a controller;comparing the status to a first threshold;adjusting in opacity of a smart window in a display enclosure of a portable computing device to allow light to pass through.9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising comparing the status to a second threshold and adjusting a second smart window on the portable computing device to allow light to pass through.10. The method of claim 8 , further comprising applying power to the smart window to adjust the smart window claim 8 , wherein the smart window maintains the opacity if power is not being applied.11. A portable computing device comprising:a display enclosure;a display on a first side of the enclosure;a first smart window on a second side opposite the first side;a second smart window ...

INLINE ACTUATOR

Examples are described herein for inline actuators. In various examples, an apparatus to operably couple a computing device with a docking station may include: a first connector to be removably attached to the computing device; a second connector to facilitate removable coupling of the apparatus with the docking station; and an inline actuator arranged between the first connector and the second connector. The inline actuator may be actuable to cause a signal to be transmitted to the docking station or the computing device. The signal may directly or indirectly cause the computing device to transition from a first power state to a second power state.

Retractable structure for a computing device

Examples disclosed herein provide a retractable structure for a computing device. The computing device can include a base member and a hinge assembly to couple a display member to the base member. The structure can be disposed within the base member such that the structure can be retractable within a rear sidewall of the base member and extendable from the rear sidewall when the hinge assembly is in an open position with respect to the base member.

Electronic device accessory with at least one port

An electronic device accessory is provided in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The electronic device accessory comprises an elongated member including at least one port and a releasable attachment mechanism embedded in the elongated member to couple an electronic device to a portion of the elongated member. The electronic device accessory further includes a top cover extending from a first edge of the elongated member to cover a first side of the electronic device and a bottom cover extending from a second edge of the elongated member to cover a second side of the electronic device.

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. 1. A stylus for a computing device comprising:a housing; anda connector configured to attach to a port on a computing device to maintain the stylus in a fixed position adjacent to the computing device;wherein the connector extends from the housing of the stylus in a first position and retracts into the stylus in a second position.2. The stylus of claim 1 , further comprising:a moveable element formed at an end of the housing, wherein the user operates the moveable element to eject the connector from a cavity area of the housing.3. The stylus of claim 2 , further comprising:an arm member coupled to the moveable element and having an attachment portion for holding the connector in a first position within the cavity area of the housing.4. The stylus of claim 3 , further comprising:an elastic member formed within the housing and coupled to the connector portion, wherein the elastic member expands so as to eject the connector from the cavity area of the housing when the attachment portion detaches from the connector portion.5. The stylus of claim 1 , wherein the connector extends from a central area of the housing.6. The stylus of claim 1 , wherein the connector is used to charge the stylus through connection with the computing system.7. The stylus of claim 1 , wherein the connector is used to transfer data from to/from a memory unit of the stylus and the computing system.8. The stylus of claim 1 , wherein the connector is a universal serial bus (USB) connector plug.9. ...

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). 1. A quadruple hinge assembly , comprising:a first hinge mount;a first active hinge having a first longitudinal axis to which the first hinge mount is coupled and configured to produce a resistive force that opposes rotation of the first hinge mount about a first longitudinal axis;a first passive hinge having a first post configured to define a first passageway for routing a first wire;a second hinge mount;a second active hinge having a second longitudinal axis to which the second hinge mount is coupled and configured to produce a resistive force that opposes rotation of the second hinge mount about a second longitudinal axis; anda second passive hinge having a second post configured to define a second passageway for routing a second wire.2. The quadruple hinge assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a torsion spring coupled to the first longitudinal axis.3. The quadruple hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the resistive force of the first active hinge is produced by a resilient member.4. The quadruple hinge assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a cap assembly coupled to the first passive hinge and configured to cover a portion of the first wire outside of the first passageway.5. The quadruple hinge assembly of claim 4 , wherein the cap assembly is further configured to include a snap assembly that couples the cap assembly to the first passive hinge.6. The quadruple hinge assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a computing device having a base unit and a display claim 1 , wherein the first hinge mount and the second hinge mount are coupled to the display and the first active hinge and the second active hinge are coupled to the base unit.7. The quadruple hinge assembly of ...

Image projections

An example system, including a camera to identify a projection area based on at least one criteria, and a projector unit attachable to the camera and to project an image to the projection area. A computing unit provides the image to the projector unit and sets the projector unit to project on the projection area, and the computing unit receives input through the camera and updates the image based on the input.

Post and opening with magnetic elements to facilitate alignment

An example provides a computing device including an opening including a first magnetic element, and a computing base, comprising a post including a second magnetic element attracted. The post may insert into the opening to facilitate docking the computing device to the computing base, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element to facilitate alignment of the post with the opening.

Port Attached To Flexible Mount

A system including a flexible mount that can be coupled to a computing device. A port can be attached to the flexible mount. The flexible mount can conform to the chassis of the computing device.

Tablet Attachment System

A display mounting system comprises a display () having a perimeter edge surrounding a front face () comprising a display region () and a rear face (). An opening () extends into the front face () and is spaced from the perimeter edge of the display () to receive and facilitate mounting of a display support accessory (). 1. A tablet mounting system comprising:{'b': 20', '120', '420', '720', '30', '730', '34', '734', '32', '732, 'a display (, , , ) comprising a perimeter edge surrounding a front face (, ) comprising a display region (, ) and a rear face (, ); and'}{'b': 26', '126', '426', '726', '30', '730', '20', '120', '420', '720', '44', '144', '244', '344', '345', '444', '544', '744', '844', '944', '1044', '1144', '1244, 'an opening (, , , ) extending into the front face (, ) and spaced from the perimeter edge of the display (, , , ) to receive and facilitate mounting of a display support accessory (, , , , , , , , , , , , ).'}21264267261204207203073032732. The system of claim 1 , wherein the opening ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) extends through the display ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) from the front face ( claim 1 , ) to the rear face ( claim 1 , ).31264267264414424434434544454474484494410441144124420120420720. The system of claim 2 , wherein the opening ( claim 2 , claim 2 , ) is configured to receive and facilitate mounting of a first display support accessory ( claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , ) on a rear side of the display ( claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , ).41264267264414424434434544454474484494410441144124420120420720. The system of claim 3 , wherein the opening ( claim 3 , claim 3 , ) is configured to receive and facilitate mounting of a second display support accessory ( claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , ) on a front side of the display ( claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , ). ...

Display panel for front-side wireless communication

In some examples, an apparatus includes a display panel, a shielding layer having an opening formed within a periphery of the shielding layer, the shielding layer adjacent to a back side of the display panel, and an antenna adjacent to the back side of the display panel, wherein the shielding layer is received in the opening formed in the shielding layer, and does not extend beyond an edge of the display panel to allow for wireless communication with the apparatus from a front side of the display panel.

Computing device with support member

Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for which include support members having a port disposed thereon. The port may be accessible while the support member is an extended position. The port may be inaccessible or isolated while the support member is a stowed position.

HINGE INCLUDING A LOCK

A hinge rotatably attaches a display to a base, the hinge including a rotatable shaft and the hinge to rotate the display between a first position and a second position, a display screen of the display facing in a first direction when the display is at the first position, and the display facing in a second direction opposite the first direction when the display is at the second position. The hinge includes a lock to fix the display at an angle that is inclined with respect to the base and with respect to a plane that is perpendicular to a main surface of the base. 1. An electronic device comprising:a display;a base;a hinge rotatably attaching the display to the base, the hinge comprising a rotatable shaft and the hinge to rotate the display between a first position and a second position, a display screen of the display facing in a first direction when the display is at the first position, and the display facing in a second direction opposite the first direction when the display is at the second position,the hinge comprising a lock to fix the display at an angle that is inclined with respect to the base and with respect to a plane that is perpendicular to a main surface of the base.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the display screen is a touch-sensitive display screen claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 , when the display is fixed at the angle claim 1 , a rear surface of the display faces the base to allow touch input on the touch-sensitive display screen.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a user-actuatable member that upon actuation to a lock position activates the lock to fix the display at the angle.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the user-actuatable member that upon actuation to an release position releases the lock to allow rotation of the display with respect to the base.5. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the user-actuatable member comprises a lever.6. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the user- ...

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.

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Computer

COATING PARTICLES

Embodiments provide methods and apparatuses related to the deposition of coating particles. In general, mating particles my be electrically deposited on a conductive substrate. The coating particles may arranged or have their deposition altered based on a magnetic field. 1. A method comprising:applying an electric charge to a conductive substrate immersed in a bath that includes coating particles, wherein the electric charge is configured to uniformly distribute the coating particles on the conductive substrate; andaltering a deposition of the coating particles on the conductive substrate with a magnetic field.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein altering the deposition of the coating particles comprises coupling a magnet to the conductive substrate claim 1 , wherein the magnet is configured to generate a pattern on a surface of the conductive substrate with the coating particles.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein altering the deposition of the coating particles comprises altering a thickness of the coating particles on a surface of the conductive substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the electric charge to the conductive substrate comprises applying a positive charge to the conductive substrate.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the electric charge to the conductive substrate comprises applying a negative charge to the conductive substrate.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:immersing the conductive substrate in the bath that includes the coating particles, wherein the coating particles comprise transparent coating particles,7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:curing the altered deposition of the coating particles.8. An apparatus claim 1 , comprising:a conductive substrate; andelectrically deposited coating particles disposed on the conductive substrate, wherein the deposited coating particles are arranged into a pattern generated by a magnetic field.9. The apparatus of wherein the electrically deposited coating particles ...

Quadruple hinge assembly

Connectors

In an example, a connector may comprise a female connection port including a first power trace and a first signal trace disposed within the female connection port, and a male connection plug rigidly attached to the female connection port and disposed adjacent to the female connection port. The male connection plug may include a second power trace and a second signal trace disposed on an outer surface of the male connection plug.

COMPUTING DEVICE WITH SUPPORT MEMBER

Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for which include support members having a port disposed thereon. The port may be accessible while the support member is an extended position. The port may be inaccessible or isolated while the support member is a stowed position.

Adjusting the center of mass of a computing device

An example system for adjusting the center of mass of a computing device includes a base slidably coupled to a first portion of the computing device. The base repositions the first portion of the computing device relative to the base. A first hinge couples the first portion and a second portion, rotates the second portion relative to the first portion about an axis of rotation, and repositions the first portion of the computing device relative to the base.

Form adjustable angle between a battery and battery cavity to selectively place a video display in viewing orientations

A tablet computing device may include a main body, a video display, and a battery cavity. The main body may include a front side and a back side. The video display may be disposed on the front side. The video display may display images. The battery cavity is disposed on the back side to receive a battery to supply power to the main body. The battery may form an adjustable angle between the battery and the battery cavity. The video display may be selectively placed in one of a plurality of viewing orientations based on an amount of the adjustable angle.

Connectors to connect electronic devices and other devices

An example electronic device is provided in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The electronic device includes a housing having at least a front section and a rear section that is opposite to the front section, a connector embedded in a center of the rear section, wherein the connector includes a connection portion to electronically connect the electronic device to an external system and an attachment portion to mechanically attach the connector to an external system.

Accessory housing securable to a device and another entity

Apparatus and methods related to securing portable devices and their accessories are provided. A housing for an accessory includes a passageway extending at least partially there through. A first feature extending outward from the passageway is removably securable to a portable device. A second feature extending outward from the passageway is removably securable to another entity. The accessory and the portable device are thus securable against theft.

Display Panel for Front-Side Wireless Communication

An example provides an apparatus including a display panel, a shielding layer including an opening adjacent to a back side of the display panel, and an antenna overlapping the opening to allow for wireless communication with the apparatus from a front side of the display panel.

Electronic device stand

An electronic device stand is provided in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The electronic device stand includes a first section, a second section connected to the first section and positioned at an acute angle to the first section, and a dock connector extending from a first surface of the first section to attach to an electronic device. The first section of the electronic device is to support the electronic device in a first orientation when a first surface of the second section is in a first plane and is to support the electronic device in a second orientation when a second surface of the second section is in the first plane.

A Computing System Including A First And Second Housing And Polar Magnets

A first housing with a polar magnet on a first side. The first housing can include an opening on the first side. A second housing can include a sliding latch. An opposite polar magnet attached to the sliding latch. The polar magnet attracts the opposite polar magnet on the sliding latch to move the sliding latch to a latched position. 1. A computing system comprising:a first housing with a polar magnet on a first side;an opening on the first side;a second housing with a sliding latch;an opposite polar magnet attached to the sliding latch;an alignment mechanism to align the opening with a latch hook in an unlatched position, wherein the polar magnet attracts the opposite polar magnet on the sliding latch to move the sliding latch to a latched position.2. The system of claim 1 , a biasing mechanism to bias the sliding latch against the force of the magnet.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the alignment mechanism is a second polar magnet on the first housing and an second opposite polar magnet on the second housing.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the biasing mechanism is a spring.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display in the first housing.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an input device in the second housing.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second housing further comprises a hinge supporting the sliding latch.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a data interface between components in the first housing and components in the second housing.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the data interface is at least one of wireless or wired.10. A method of latching a display component of a computing system to a base comprising:aligning a first housing with a second housing with an alignment mechanism;sliding a latch in the second housing from a first position wherein the latch aligns with a opening in the first housing to a second position wherein the latch attaches the first housing to the second housing.11. The method of claim 10 , ...

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Speaker

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).

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ADJUSTING THE CENTER OF MASS OF A COMPUTING DEVICE

An example system for adjusting the center of mass of a computing device includes a base slidably coupled to a first portion of the computing device. The base repositions the first portion of the computing device relative to the base. A first hinge couples the first portion and a second portion, rotates the second portion relative to the first portion about an axis of rotation, and repositions the first portion of the computing device relative to the base. 1. A system for adjusting the center of mass of a computing device comprising:a base slidably coupled to a first portion of the computing device,wherein the base repositions the first portion of the computing device relative to the base, andwherein a first hinge coupling the first portion and a second portion rotates the second portion relative to the first portion about an axis of rotation and repositions the first portion of the computing device relative to the base.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the first portion of the computing device is a keyboard,the second portion of the computing device is a display device that rotates relative to the first portion about an axis of rotation, andrepositioning the first portion of the computing device relative to the base shifts the center of mass of the computing device to compensate for a mass of the second portion of the computing device upon rotation of the second portion about the axis of rotation relative to the first portion.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the display device is selectively coupleable with respect to the first portion.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the base further comprises a number of hinges claim 2 , at least one of the hinges to push the first portion relative to the base to shift the center of mass of the computing device to compensate for a mass of a second portion of the computing device.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the base is slidably coupled to the first portion via a rail system.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the rail ...

COVER FOR DEVICES

Examples of a cover for a device are described herein. The cover includes a substrate to be placed in proximity of a heat source of a device. In an example, a heat resistant layer is applied over a surface of the substrate to insulate heat generated by the heat source. Further, a top layer is applied over one of the heat resistant layer and another surface of the substrate, which is opposite to the surface having the heat resistant layer. The top layer provides at least one of chemical resistant properties and aesthetic properties. 1. A cover for a device , the cover comprising:a substrate to be placed in proximity to a heat source of the device;a heat resistant layer applied over a surface of the substrate to insulate heat generated by the heat source; anda top layer applied over one of the heat resistant layer and another surface of the substrate, the another surface being opposite to the surface having the heat resistant layer, to provide at least one of chemical resistant properties and aesthetic properties.2. The cover as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the heat resistant layer comprises a heat resistant base layer claim 1 , the heat resistant base layer including a heat resistant powder layer claim 1 , a heat resistant spray layer claim 1 , and the heat resistant spray layer disposed over the heat resistant powder layer.3. The cover as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the heat resistant layer comprises:a heat resistant primer layer disposed over the surface of the substrate; anda heat resistant spray base layer disposed over the heat resistant primer layer.4. The cover as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the heat resistant layer comprises:a heat resistant powder layer disposed over the surface of the substrate;a heat resistant primer layer disposed over the heat resistant powder layer; anda heat resistant spray base layer disposed over the heat resistant primer layer.5. The cover as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the heat resistant layer comprises at least one of mineral- ...

SENSOR ASSEMBLY

An apparatus comprises an interface platform for being removably attached to a deck of a computer device. The interface platform comprises a transmitter to seed signals to and receive signals from the computer device, a first face having a first user interface; and a second face having a second user interface different than the first user interface. 1. An apparatus comprising:an interface platform for being removably attached to a deck of a computer device, the interface platform comprising:a transmitter to send signals to and receive signals from the computer device;a first face having a first user interface; anda second face having a second user interface different than the first user interface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter comprises a wireless transmitter.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first interface comprises a tactile sensing region.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the second interface comprises a keyboard interface comprising rows of keys.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interface platform comprises an overlay retainer to releasably retain an overlay in place over the first interface.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interface platform comprises a platform retainer to releasably retain the platform relative to the deck.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interface platform comprises a detector to detect and identify an overlay over the first interface.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interface platform comprises a memory storing an overlay retrieval mechanism selected from a group of mechanisms consisting of: a graphics file containing instructions for printing an overlay for the interface platform; and credentials to obtain a graphics file containing instructions for printing an overlay for the interface platform from a remote network source.9. The apparatus of further comprising the deck.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the deck comprises an upwardly facing recess removably ...

Connectors

In an example, a connector may comprise a female connection port including a first power trace and a first signal trace disposed within the female connection port, and a male connection plug rigidly attached to the female connection port and disposed adjacent to the female connection port. The male connection plug may include a second power trace and a second signal trace disposed on an outer surface of the male connection plug.

MODULAR DEVICES WITH LATCHES

An example modular device includes a housing having an upper side, a lower side, and a sidewall having a first opening. The modular device also includes an attachment tab to attach the peripheral device to a second modular device at the upper side. The modular device further includes a latch disposed within the housing. The latch includes a main body having a second opening aligned with the first opening to receive an anti-theft device. The latch also includes a latch arm extending from the main body to control an engagement of the attachment tab with the second modular device. The latch further includes a latch unlocking tab exposed at the lower side to control a position of the latch. 1. A modular device comprising:a housing having an upper side, a lower side, and a sidewall having a first opening;an attachment tab to attach the modular device to a second modular device at the upper side; and a main body having a second opening aligned with the first opening to receive an anti-theft device;', 'a latch arm extending from the main body to control an engagement of the attachment tab with the second modular device; and', 'a latch unlocking tab exposed at the lower side to control a position of the latch., 'a latch disposed within the housing, wherein the latch includes2. The modular device of claim 1 , wherein the sidewall is perpendicular to the upper side and to the lower side.3. The modular device of claim 1 , wherein when the latch is in an unlocked position claim 1 , the attachment tab is retracted into the housing claim 1 , and wherein when the latch is in a locked position claim 1 , the attachment tab is exposed outside of the housing via an opening of the upper side.4. The modular device of claim 1 , wherein an insertion of the anti-theft device via the second opening disables the latch from changing positions.5. The modular device of claim 1 , wherein the upper side includes a recessed region to receive a lower side of the second modular device when the ...

INPUT COMMAND BASED ON HAND GESTURE

Examples disclose a device with a sensor to detect a location of a chassis which does not include an input component for a hand gesture and to execute an input command on the device based on the hand gesture and if the hand gesture is detected at the location of the chassis which does not include the input component.

COVER FOR A COMPUTING DEVICE

Examples disclosed herein provide a cover for a computing device. The cover can include a first set of segments having a first durometer, and a second set of segments having a second durometer lower than the first durometer. As an example, segments from the second set are disposed between segments from the first set, and are flush with the first set of segments. 1. A cover for a computing device , the cover comprising:a first set of segments having a first durometer; anda second set of segments having a second durometer lower than the first durometer, wherein segments from the second set are disposed between segments from the first set, and wherein the second set of segments are flush with the first set of segments.2. The cover of claim 1 , wherein each segment from the second set have varying durometers claim 1 , all lower than the first durometer.3. The cover of claim 1 , comprising:a first covering to cover a top flush surface of the first and second sets of segments.4. The cover of claim 3 , comprising:a second covering to cover a bottom flush surface of the first and second sets of segments opposite the top flush surface.5. The cover of claim 1 , wherein a width of each segment from the second set varies with respect to each other.6. The cover of claim 1 , wherein by the second set of segments having a thickness similar to the first set of segments claim 1 , the second set of segments is to provide shock absorption to protect the computing device.7. A cover for a computing device claim 1 , the cover comprising:rigid segments having a first durometer; andelastomeric segments disposed between the rigid segments, wherein the elastomeric segments have a second durometer lower than the first durometer and have a thickness similar to the rigid segments.8. The cover of claim 7 , wherein each elastomeric segment have varying durometers claim 7 , all lower than the first durometer.9. The cover of claim 7 , comprising:a first covering to cover a top flush surface of the ...

TABLET COMPUTER ACCESSORY BAR

A tablet computer accessory bar is for use with a tablet computer having a tablet edge, The accessory bar comprises an accessory edge to face and abut the tablet edge. The accessory bar further comprises a hook and a release actuator. The hook is receivable within an opening in the tablet edge and movable between a tablet computer connected state and a tablet computer disconnected state. The release actuator is operably coupled to the hook to be manually engaged to move the hook to the tablet computer disconnected state. 1. An apparatus comprising:a tablet computer accessory bar for use with a tablet computer having a tablet edge, the accessory bar comprising:an accessory edge to fare and abut the tablet edge;a hook receivable within an opening in the tablet edge and movable between a tablet computer connected state and a tablet computer disconnected state; anda release actuator operably coupled to the hook to be manually engaged to a move the hook to the tablet computer disconnected state.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accessory bar further comprises an accessory speaker to amplifying audio signals from the tablet computer.3. The apparatus of further comprising a manual input to selectively activate and deactivate the speaker4. The apparatus of further comprising the tablet computer claim 2 , wherein the tablet computer comprises:a tablet computer speaker; andaccessory bar controller to selectively transmit audio signals from the tablet computer to one of the accessory speaker and the tablet computer speaker.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accessory bar comprise accessory battery to supply power to the tablet computer.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the tablet computer comprises a tablet computer battery claim 5 , wherein accessory bar comprises an accessory speaker and wherein the accessory speaker is operable while being disconnected from the tablet computer battery.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accessory bar comprises a ...

Form Adjustable Angle Between a Battery and Battery Cavity to Selectively Place a Video Display in Viewing Orientations

A tablet computing device may include a main body, a video display, and a battery cavity. The main body may include a front side and a back side. The video display may be disposed on the front side. The video display may display images. The battery cavity is disposed on the back side to receive a battery to supply power to the main body. The battery may form an adjustable angle between the battery and the battery cavity. The video display may be selectively placed in one of a plurality of viewing orientations based on an amount of the adjustable angle. 1. A tablet computing device , comprising:a main body having a front side and a back side;a video display disposed on the front side, the video display to display images;a battery cavity disposed on the back side to removably receive a battery to supply power to the man body, the battery cavity having a first cavity end to correspond to an outer end of the main body and to receive a first battery end of the battery;the first cavity end to cause the battery to rotate thereabout to form an adjustable angle between the battery and the battery cavity; andwherein the video display is selectively placed in one of a plurality of viewing orientations to view the video display based on an amount of the adjustable angle.2. The tablet computing device of claim 1 , wherein the battery cavity further comprises:a second cavity end disposed across from the first cavity end to correspond to an intermediate portion of the main body.3. The tablet computing device of claim 2 , wherein the battery comprises:a second battery end configured to simultaneously move away from the intermediate portion and the battery cavity in response to the second battery end rotating in a first direction.4. The tablet computing device of claim 3 , wherein the second battery end is configured to simultaneously move toward the intermediate portion and the battery cavity in response to the second battery end rotating in a second direction.5. The tablet ...

Stand for Supporting Device in a Plurality of Viewing Angles

Examples disclosed herein provide a stand to support a device in a plurality of viewing angles. The stand can include a first portion, including a power source, and a second portion pivotally attached to the first portion and detachably coupled to a sidewall of the device. 1. A system: comprising:a portable computing device including a display surface and a back surface opposite the display surface; and a first portion including a power source; and', 'a second portion pivotally attached to the first portion and detachably coupled to a sidewall of the portable computing device., 'a stand to support the portable computing device in a plurality of viewing angles, the stand comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is rotatable towards the back surface of the portable computing device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second portion comprises protrusions to occupy cavities within the sideman of the portable computing device when the device is coupled to the stand.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the protrusions comprise a connector to electrically couple the power source with the portable computing device when the connector is connected with a port of the portable computing device.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the stand comprises a latching mechanism to secure one or more of the protrusions within the cavities when the portable computing device is coupled to the stand.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the stand is pivotally attached to the first portion via a hinge mechanism to support the portable computing device in the plurality of viewing angles.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fuss portion of the stand comprises ports to provide the portable computing device connectivity to accessories for the portable computing device.8. A detachable stand to support a portable computing device in a plurality of viewing angles claim 1 , the stand comprising:a first portion including a power source;a second portion ...

TABLET ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

A tablet mounting system may include a display having a perimeter edge surrounding a front face and a rear face, the front face having a transverse width and having a display region. An elongate opening may extend into the front face and spaced from the perimeter edge of the display to receive and facilitate mounting of a display support accessory. The elongate noncircular opening transversely extends along the front face from a first side of a transverse midpoint to a second opposite side of the transverse midpoint of the front face. 1. A tablet mounting system comprising:a display comprising a perimeter edge surrounding a front face and a rear face, the front face having a transverse width and comprising a display region; andan elongate opening extending into the front face and spaced from the perimeter edge of the display to receive and facilitate mounting of a display support accessory, the elongate noncircular opening transversely extending along the front face from a first side of a transverse midpoint to a second opposite side of the transverse midpoint of the front face.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the elongate opening extends through the display from the front face to the rear face.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the elongate opening is configured to receive and facilitate mounting of a first display support accessory on a rear side of the display.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the elongate opening is configured to receive and facilitate mounting of a second display support accessory on a front side of the display.5. The system of further comprising a retainer along an interior surface of the elongate opening to releasably retain the display support accessory within the opening.6. The system of further comprising a power connection along the interior surface of the elongate opening to receive power from the display support accessory within the opening.7. The system of further comprising a data transceiver along the interior surface of the ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE STAND

An electronic device stand is provided in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The electronic device stand includes a first section, a second section connected to the first section and positioned at an acute angle to the first section, and a dock connector extending from a first surface of the first section to attach to an electronic device. The first section of the electronic device is to support the electronic device in a first orientation when a first surface of the second section is in a first plane and is to support the electronic device in a second orientation when a second surface of the second section is in the first plane. 1. An electronic device stand , comprising:a first section;a second section connected to the first section and positioned at an acute angle to the first section; anda dock connector extending from a first surface of the first section to attach to an electronic device,wherein the first section is to support the electronic device in a first orientation when a first surface of the second section is in a first plane and is to support the electronic device in a second orientation when a second surface of the second section is in the first plane.2. The electronic device stand of claim 1 , wherein the first surface of the second section and the second surface of the second section are substantially perpendicular claim 1 , and wherein the stand is to transition the electronic device from the first orientation to the second orientation without removing the electronic device from the stand.3. The electronic device stand of claim 1 , wherein in the second orientation the first section is in contact with the first plane.4. The electronic device stand of claim 1 , further comprising at least one port embedded in at least one side surface of the first section or the second section claim 1 , wherein the at least one port is accessible in either orientation of the electronic device.5. The electronic device stand of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Electronic device accessory with at least one port

An electronic device accessory is provided in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The electronic device accessory comprises an elongated member including at least one port and a releasable attachment mechanism embedded in the elongated member to couple an electronic device to a portion of the elongated member. The electronic device accessory further includes a top cover extending from a first edge of the elongated member to cover a first side of the electronic device and a bottom cover extending from a second edge of the elongated member to cover a second side of the electronic device.

Electronic device with a rear connector

An example electronic device is provided in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The electronic device includes a housing having at least a front section and a rear section that is opposite to the front section, a connector embedded in a center of the rear section, wherein the connector includes a connection portion to electronically connect the electronic device to an external system and an attachment portion to mechanically attach the connector to an external system.

Cover for devices

Examples of a cover for a device are described herein. The cover includes a substrate to be placed in proximity of a heat source of a device. In an example, a heat resistant layer is applied over a surface of the substrate to insulate heat generated by the heat source. Further, a top layer is applied over one of the heat resistant layer and another surface of the substrate, which is opposite to the surface having the heat resistant layer. The top layer provides at least one of chemical resistant properties and aesthetic properties.

Hinge including a lock

Interface platform and deck

An apparatus comprises an interface platform for being removably attached to a deck of a computer device. The interface platform comprises a transmitter to send signals to and receive signals from the computer device, a first face having a first user interface; and a second face having a second user interface different than the first user interface.

Electronic device with a rear connector

Printer

Datenverarbeitungssystem mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Gehäuse und gepolten Magneten

Ein erstes Gehäuse mit einem gepolten Magneten auf einer ersten Seite. Das erste Gehäuse kann eine Öffnung auf der ersten Seite enthalten. Ein zweites Gehäuse kann einen Schieberiegel enthalten. Ein gegengepolter Magnet ist am Schieberiegel angebracht. Der gepolte Magnet zieht den gegengepolten Magnet auf dem Schieberiegel an, um den Schieberiegel in eine verriegelte Position zu bewegen.

sistema de computador e método para travar um componente de tela de um sistema de computador a uma base

resumo “sistema de computador e método para travar um componente de tela de um sistema de computador a uma base” uma primeira carcaça com um ímã polar em um primeiro lado. a primeira carcaça pode incluir uma abertura no primeiro lado. uma segunda carcaça pode incluir uma trava deslizante, um ímã polar oposto anexado a trava deslizante. o ímã polar atrai o ímã polar oposto na trava deslizante para mover a trava deslizante para uma posição travada. 1/1

Retractable structure for a computing device

Examples disclosed herein provide a retractable structure for a computing device. The computing device can include a base member and a hinge assembly to couple a display member to the base member. The structure can be disposed within the base member such that the structure can be retractable within a rear sidewall of the base member and extendable from the rear sidewall when the hinge assembly is in an open position with respect to the base member.

平板電腦輔助桿

一種平板電腦輔助桿係用以與具有一平板邊緣之一平板電腦連用。該輔助桿包含一輔助邊緣以面對且鄰接該平板邊緣。該輔助桿進一步包含一鉤件及一釋放引動器。該鉤件可收納於該平板邊緣之一開口內且可介於一平板電腦連接狀態與一平板電腦拆開狀態之間移動。該釋放引動器可操作地耦接至該鉤件而以手動式加以啣接以便移動該鉤件至該平板電腦拆開狀態。

Tablet computer accessory bar

A tablet computer accessory bar is for use with a tablet computer having a tablet edge. The accessory bar comprises an accessory edge to face and abut the tablet edge. The accessory bar further comprises a hook and a release actuator. The hook is receivable within an opening in the tablet edge and movable between a tablet computer connected state and a tablet computer disconnected state. The release actuator is operably coupled to the hook to be manually engaged to move the hook to the tablet computer disconnected state.

Computer

sistema de computador e método para travar um componente de tela de um sistema de computador a uma base

resumo “sistema de computador e método para travar um componente de tela de um sistema de computador a uma base” uma primeira carcaça com um ímã polar em um primeiro lado. a primeira carcaça pode incluir uma abertura no primeiro lado. uma segunda carcaça pode incluir uma trava deslizante, um ímã polar oposto anexado a trava deslizante. o ímã polar atrai o ímã polar oposto na trava deslizante para mover a trava deslizante para uma posição travada. 1/1

Computer

Retractable structure for a computing device

Examples disclosed herein provide, a retractable structure r a computing device. The computing device can include a base member and a hinge assembly to couple a display member to the base member. The structure can be disposed within the base member such that the structure can be retractable within a rear sidewall of the base member and extendable from the rear sidewall when the hinge assembly is an open position with respect to the base member.

Tablet attachment system

A display mounting system comprises a display ( 20, 120, 420, 720 ) having a perimeter edge surrounding a front face ( 30, 730 ) comprising a display region ( 34, 734 ) and a rear face ( 32, 732 ). An opening ( 26, 126, 426, 726 ) extends into the front face ( 30, 730 ) and is spaced from the perimeter edge of the display ( 20, 120, 420, 720 ) to receive and facilitate mounting of a display support accessory ( 44, 144, 244, 344, 345, 444, 544, 744, 844, 944, 1044, 1144, 1244 ).