Information output apparatus and method

Provided is an information output apparatus and method. The information output apparatus includes a plurality of expression members configured to protrude or retract by moving in at least one direction and being sensed by a user when protruding or retracting; an activation area calculator configured to calculate a series of braille letters as an activation area on the plurality of expression members; a non-activation area calculator configured to calculate a space between the braille letters as a non-activation area in the activation area; and a plurality of actuation controllers configured to actuate expression members corresponding to the activation area to protrude or retract and configured to actuate expression members corresponding to the non-activation area to retract.

A COMPUTER SOFTWARE MODULE ARRANGEMENT, A CIRCUITRY ARRANGEMENT, AN ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD FOR AN IMPROVED USER INTERFACE

A visual data presenting arrangement (100) comprising an image presenting device (110) arranged to display visual data comprising graphical objects (105A-D) in a first manner and a controller (101) configured to: receive (510) a determination of eyewear (210) presence from a non-visual eyewear detector (112); and in response thereto adapt (540) a user interface of the visual data presenting arrangement (100) by displaying one or more of the graphical objects (105A-D) in a second manner.

Кнопочное устройство ввода для применения с емкостной сенсорной поверхностью

Изобретение относится к области устройств ввода, а именно к кнопочному устройству ввода для применения с емкостной сенсорной поверхностью и может применяться слепыми и слепоглухими людьми. Техническим результатом является обеспечение возможности добавления физических кнопок к виртуальной экранной клавиатуре на устройствах с емкостным сенсорным дисплеем за счет пропускания электрического тока между нажимающим на кнопку данного устройства пальцем пользователя и кнопкой виртуальной экранной клавиатуры. Для этого устройство содержит печатную плату и по меньшей мере одну кнопку, расположенную на данной печатной плате, а также по меньшей мере один токопроводящий компонент, содержащий участок, между которым и печатной платой расположена упомянутая кнопка. При нажатии на этот участок токопроводящего компонента осуществляется нажатие на кнопку с ее переходом в нажатое состояние. При этом упомянутая кнопка расположена на одной стороне упомянутой печатной платы, а на противоположной стороне этой печатной ...

Systems and methods for interactive braille display

An interactive braille display system includes a processor and a display unit in electronic communication with the processor. The display unit includes a braille cell unit and an interactive unit in physical contact with the braille cell unit. The interactive unit includes a surface layer for displaying braille information and sensing tactile contact by a user. The interactive unit also includes a subsurface layer in physical communication with the surface layer, the subsurface layer including electrodes for detecting a capacitance change caused by the tactile contact by the user. The capacitance change corresponds to a position of the tactile contact by the user.

A VISUAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

A VISUAL POSITIONING SYSTEM The present invention relates to a visual positioning system. Nowadays almost every android smartphone has a GNSS sensor which supports a host of GNSS constellations like GPS, Galileo, Beidou, Glonass, QZSS, and NavIC. The availability of GNSS raw measurements from Android API 24 opens colossal opportunities to develop novel smartphone based GNSS applications facilitating very high accuracy and integrity, which was not feasible earlier. The backbone of our application is a combination of Augmented Reality and Vibrational Feedback. The former, integrated with the high accuracy provided by GNSS, gives us a reliable and integral system with the purpose of route planning for the visually impaired. PDR (Pedestrian Dead Reckoning) with the help of location-tagging is used for indoor navigation. To improve the integrity of the stand alone solution, we have used Assisted GPS to get better location data even in substandard situations. Tools like Theft Detection with the ...

METHOD FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH PROXIMAL SURROUNDINGS TO A VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL

A system and a method for providing information associated with proximal surroundings to a visually impaired individual using a smart device is disclosed herein. The method comprises receiving, via the smart device, an input query associated with the proximal surrounding of the 5 visually impaired individual; capturing, via an image capturing unit of the smart device, one or more images of the proximal surrounding; extracting, via the smart device, features of the one or more images to generate a feature vector; and processing, via the smart device, the feature vector for generating a sequence of words which combine to give a meaningful description of the one or more images. 204A 20B 202 24 204BT 204C 204D LS~t4204 ...

Augmented reality panorama systems and methods

There is presented a system and method for providing real-time object recognition to a remote user. The system comprises a portable communication device including a camera, at least one client-server host device remote from and accessible by the portable communication device over a network, and a recognition database accessible by the client-server host device or devices. A recognition application residing on the client-server host device or devices is capable of utilizing the recognition database to provide real-time object recognition of visual imagery captured using the portable communication device to the remote user of the portable communication device. In one embodiment, a sighted assistant shares an augmented reality panorama with a visually impaired user of the portable communication device where the panorama is constructed from sensor data from the device.

METHOD FOR USING AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE, METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE, AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOBILE PHONE AND MOBILE PHONE

Advanced eyesight device for visually impaired

An eyesight device for the visually impaired comprises a case having a front, rear and side walls. An ultrasonic sensor is provided on at least the front wall although, preferably, ultrasonic sensors are provided on the front and side walls to provide a greater range of peripheral vision. A microcontroller within the case is coupled to the ultrasonic sensor. A power source energizes the microcontroller. An audible signal generating means is adapted to generate an audible signal. The microcontroller is programmed to receive the output of the ultrasonic sensor and computing the distance between the case and an obstacle spaced from the case and energize the audible signal generating means when the distance is less than a preselected threshold distance. Attaching means is provided for attaching the case to an item of clothing of the user to free the hands of the user.

Smart phone case combination keyboard for blind

The present invention relates to a smart phone case combination keyboard for the blind that includes: a cover main body having a mounting space to which a smart phone is mounted so as to expose a display unit on an upper surface, a plurality of lower key holes formed toward downward on a lower surface, and a front key hole respectively formed on a left and right of a surface toward frontward; a keyboard cover embedded in the main body, having a plurality of keys respectively protruded through the lower key holes and operated by a thumb of a hand gripping the cover main body as a first front key and a second front key are protruded through each of the front key holes; a communication module performing communication between the smart phone and the keyboard; and a controller that controls to perform pairing with the smart phone through the communication module and to transmit a key input signal of the keyboard to the smart phone through the communication by the communication module. According ...

COMBINED SMARTPHONE CASE AND KEYBOARD FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

The present invention relates to a smart phone case combination keyboard for the blind that includes: a cover main body having a mounting space to which a smart phone is mounted so as to expose a display unit on an upper surface, a plurality of lower key holes formed toward downward on a lower surface, and a front key hole respectively formed on a left and right of a surface toward frontward; a keyboard cover embedded in the main body, having a plurality of keys respectively protruded through the lower key holes and operated by a thumb of a hand gripping the cover main body as a first front key and a second front key are protruded through each of the front key holes; a communication module performing communication between the smart phone and the keyboard; and a controller that controls to perform pairing with the smart phone through the communication module and to transmit a key input signal of the keyboard to the smart phone through the communication by the communication module. According ...

Bluetooth device and audio playing method using the same

The present invention relates to a Bluetooth device and an audio playing method using the same. In which the Bluetooth device may be a Bluetooth headset, including: a locus detection unit, an identification unit and a Bluetooth module, wherein the locus detection unit is configured to detect a motion locus of the Bluetooth headset during a process where the Bluetooth headset is placed onto the user's ear; the identification unit configured to identify whether the Bluetooth headset is placed on the user's left ear or right ear by comparing the motion locus of the Bluetooth headset with predetermined left ear or right ear characteristic loci, and transmit an identification result to the Bluetooth module; the Bluetooth module is configured to receive left channel audio signal when the identification result of the identification unit is left ear, and receive right channel audio signal when the identification result is right ear.

Чехол для смартфонов

Полезная модель относится к чехлам для размещения и защиты устройств для абонентской радиостанции и предназначена для установки на абонентские устройства сотовой связи - смартфонов.Чехол для смартфонов, характеризующийся тем, что содержит корпус для размещения и удержания смартфона из эластичного материала, причем чехол изготовлен из термопластичного полиуретана с утолщенной тыльной стороной корпуса, в которой выполнены цилиндрические полости для хранения ручки, карандаша и др.Технический результат полезной модели дает упрощение внешней оболочки конструкции чехла, повышение его износостойкости и увеличение его функционала. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 184 878 U1 (51) МПК A45C 11/24 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G06F 1/1626 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017140705, 22.11.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Швец Александр Дмитриевич (RU), Галайко Владимир Васильевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 13.11.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2014162735 A1, 12.06.2014. US (45) Опубликовано: 13.11.2018 Бюл. № 32 1 8 4 8 7 8 R U (54) ЧЕХОЛ ДЛЯ СМАРТФОНОВ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к чехлам для размещения и защиты устройств для абонентской радиостанции и предназначена для установки на абонентские устройства сотовой связи смартфонов. Чехол для смартфонов, характеризующийся тем, что содержит корпус для размещения и удержания смартфона из эластичного материала, Стр.: 1 причем чехол изготовлен из термопластичного полиуретана с утолщенной тыльной стороной корпуса, в которой выполнены цилиндрические полости для хранения ручки, карандаша и др. Технический результат полезной модели дает упрощение внешней оболочки конструкции чехла, повышение его износостойкости и увеличение его функционала. U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 660014, Красноярский край, г. Красноярск, ул. Инструментальная, 7, кв. 48, Швец Александр Дмитриевич ...

Communication between a host device and an accessory via an intermediate device

A host device and an accessory exchange information (e.g., commands and data) via an intermediate device. The host device and accessory can each connect to the intermediate device through a direct wired path and can exchange commands and data with the intermediate device. The host device and the accessory can also “tunnel” information to each other through the intermediate device, by packaging the tunneled information as a payload of a command recognizable by the intermediate device; the intermediate device can repackage and forward the payload. In some embodiments, the tunneled information relates to configuring a wireless link (e.g., a Bluetooth pairing) between the host device and the accessory.

Touch-sensitive display apparatus

A touch-sensitive display apparatus includes a shell having two protruding platforms at two opposite ends thereof and a receiving cavity located between the two protruding platforms, a display module accommodated in the receiving cavity, a touch device placed on the display module. The touch device includes two opposite end plates placed on the respective protruding platforms, a touch panel and a top film. At least one end plate defines a hole for positioning the protrusion protruded from the corresponding protruding platform. At least one of two opposite ends of the touch panel extends beyond the display module and is located on an inner side of the corresponding protruding platform to be located at the same plane with the corresponding end plate and adjacent to the corresponding end plate to form a gap therebetween. The top film is attached on the conducting layer and end plates.

Method for top-up information and computer device

In a method for processing top-up data, a server ( 8 ) receives data related to a request for issuing an NFC application ( 9 ). The data were sent by an NFC mobile device ( 3 ) and are intended for a Service Provider ( 2 ). At the server ( 8 ) transformed data are generated by transforming the data related to the request into a format complying with the Server Provider ( 2 ). The transformed data are sent to the Service Provider ( 2 ) for further processing and issuing the NFC application ( 9 ) to the mobile device ( 3 ) particularly utilizing a Trusted Service Manager ( 1 ).

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.

Case for bar type mobile electronic device

A case for a bar type mobile electronic device is provided. The case includes a main body and an auxiliary body. The main body includes a periphery part and guide parts. The periphery part wraps the sides of the mobile electronic device. The guide parts cover parts of the front and back of the mobile electronic device. The guide parts are extended in the direction where the mobile electronic device is located at both opposite edges of the periphery part. The auxiliary body wraps the outer surface of the periphery part. The auxiliary body applies pressure to the main body in the direction of the mobile electronic device. The auxiliary body assists the main body to couple to the mobile electronic device, so that the case cannot be easily removed from the mobile electronic device and can protect the mobile electronic device from scratches and external impact.

Mobile information terminal having operation keys and a display on opposite sides

A mobile information terminal has a front surface on which a display surface of a display device is arranged and a rear surface on which a plurality of operation keys are arranged. The mobile information terminal further has a half-depressing sensor for detecting that each of the operation keys is half-depressed and/or a touch sensor for detecting that each of the operation keys is touched. A control section executes a processing operation to cause the display device to display an image showing the arrangement of said operation keys and to change an icon which corresponds to a key of operation keys when a control section determines, according to an input signal from the half-depressing sensor or the touch sensor, that the finger of the operator is placed on this key of operation keys.

Display panel and assembling method of the same

A display panel and an assembling method of the same are described. An image capture module is electrically disposed on a substrate of a display module, such that the image capture module and the display module are combined into an integrated structure, so as to reduce the overall size of a display assembled by using the display panel.

Accessory attachment protocol and responsive actions

Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.

Messaging system

A messaging system comprises a mobile telephone apparatus ( 10 ), an outgoing message store ( 30 ), and incoming message store ( 32 ) and control means ( 26 ) operable to control the operation of the outgoing and incoming message stores.

Hand-held electronic device

A hand-held electronic device with a keyboard, thumbwheel, display and associated software is optimized for use of the device with the thumbs. The associated software has a plurality of features to optimize efficient use of the limited keyboard space and encourage the use of the device by thumb-based data entry through the thumbwheel and/or through a combination of minimal number of keystrokes. Software features include international character scrolling, and auto-capitalization. The keys on the device keyboard are optimally shaped and configured for thumb-based input. In addition, the thumbwheel is inclined between the front and a side edge of the device so as to be reachable by either the thumb or index finger of the user's hand at the side edge of the device.

Method and system for adjusting display content

Methods and systems are provided for detecting a grip event on a touchscreen display and adjusting the displayed content based on the location of the grip event. The content that is covered by a grip event is identified and moved out from under the grip event by adjusting the displayed content layout. The area of the grip event may be determined to allow for adjusting the layout of the displayed. Alerts may be implemented to alert a user when there is a change in a content that is covered by a grip event. The grip event outline may be estimated and menu icons or icons may be positioned and displayed in close contour profile to estimated outline of the grip event. A grip event location may be suggested based on a user's touch habits or display content layout.

Manipulation of Graphical Objects

Methods of manipulating graphical objects are described. One or more graphical objects are displayed in a fixed orientation with reference to a sensed reference direction. Manipulation is achieved by fixing the orientation or position of a displayed graphical object with reference to an apparatus, such as the display itself or a proxy device, detecting a change in orientation of that apparatus and editing the orientation of the graphical object based on the detected change.

Protective Case with Substantially-Rigid Outer Layer and Cushioning Inner Layer

A handheld device, such as a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet computer, palmtop computer, or the like, can be protected from physical shock by being suspended within a multiple layer enclosure forming a protective case. The protective case includes an outer shell and an inner cushioning layer comprising one or more cushions. The cushions can be interlocked with opposing ends of the outer shell via an interlocking connection, so that the pieces of the cushion layer can be secured within the protective case. The cushions can cooperate to suspend the handheld device within the enclosure of the protective case and isolate the handheld device from the outer shell to protect the handheld device from physical shocks imparted to the outer shell.

Display device

A display device includes a top housing, a bottom housing, and a display module. The top housing is engaged with the bottom housing. The bottom housing includes a base and a fixing frame. The base and the fixing frame are integrally formed, and cooperatively define a receiving space. The fixing frame includes a reflective inner side surface. The display module is received in the receiving space. The reflective inner side surface reflects the light emitting from the side surface of the display module to the inner portion of the display module.

Split Keyboard and Handles for Mobile Devices

Embodiments of the invention include split keyboard and handles adaptable for use with mobile devices. According to one embodiment, a mobile device is provided that includes a body, which houses a display, and a split keyboard configured as a first keypad half and a second keypad half. The first keypad half and the second keypad half are configured to separately extend and retract from the body. In addition, each keypad half may include a retractable handle.

Intelligent pairing of electronic devices

An intelligent pairing between a first device and a target second device is described. The intelligent pairing can use information provided by a plurality of second devices responding to a connection request by the first device where only one of the plurality of responding second devices is the target second device. The information can include a motion signature, a first device identifier, and a second device identifier.

Cell phone having air card and/or wifi card

A combination Air card, Wi-Fi card, and cellular telephone. The combination includes a housing, an Air card, a Wi-Fi card, a cellular telephone, and apparatus. The Air card and the Wi-Fi card are contained in the housing. The cellular telephone is contained in and on, and operates from, the housing. The apparatus interfaces the Air card and the Wi-Fi card with a computer. In a first embodiment, the apparatus includes pins/sockets on a lower end of the housing, which interface with a card slot in a computer. In a second embodiment, the apparatus includes a USB connector pivotally hinged to a lower end of the housing, which interfaces with a USB port in the computer. In a third embodiment, the apparatus includes a USB connector extending on a cord reelingly captured in a reel on a backside of the housing, which interfaces with the USB port in the computer.

Dynamic routing of audio among multiple audio devices

A routing screen is presented on an electronic device by a user interface application in response to receiving a notification that an external audio device is connected to the electronic device. The routing screen displays representations of an internal audio device and the external audio device. In one aspect, the representations are buttons. In another aspect, the representations are entries in a list. If a user selects one of representations, the user interface application causes the audio signals to be routed to the audio device represented by the selection. An application control screen having a set of objects that represent functions for an audio application may also be displayed. One of the objects on the application control screen is modified in response status changes in the external audio device. A user may select this object to access the routing screen when the external audio device is connected.

Information Processing Apparatus, Program, and Control Method

An information processing apparatus includes a display, a touch panel, a sensor, and a controller. The display has a screen. The touch panel is configured to detect contact. The sensor is configured to detect an inclination. The controller is configured to determine whether contact is detected by the touch panel, and control display of an image displayed on the screen based on the inclination detected by the sensor in a period of time from detection of contact by the touch panel to release of the contact.

Dual-Use Portable Display Device

A keyboard extension for a removable, portable display device such as a cellphone that also functions to house the display device. The display device housing is shaped and sized to securely enclose the removable, portable display device. The keyboard extension may have keyboard housing panels that are substantially equal in size to the display device being removably housed. These keyboard housing panels ham be hingably connected so that in a first configuration, the keyboard extension may function as a portable display device holder, while in a second configuration it may function as a wirelessly connected, split, full size keyboard input to the portable display. The keyboard extension may also include a numeric keypad housing panel that may be hingably connected to either of the keyboard housing panels.

Terminal and contents sharing method for terminal

Disclosed is a terminal and corresponding control method, one embodiment of the terminal including a display unit; a wireless communication unit configured to form a network with at least one external terminal; and a controller configured to set up at least two second display regions displayed on a first display region of the external terminal, and control the wireless communication unit to transmit information corresponding to the second display regions to the external terminal.

Portable electronic device and switching method of icon

A portable electronic device including a main body, a physical key module, and a control module is provided. The physical key module assembled to the main body has a display surface, and the physical key module includes at least two overlapped icon units. The control module electrically connected to the physical key module activates one of the icon units according to an operating state of the main body, so that an icon of the activated icon unit is displayed on the display surface. A method for switching icons is also provided.

Terminal having content interworking function and method thereof

A terminal having a content interworking function and a method thereof are provided, in which a specific content is executed in a first terminal, an execution information of the specific content is transmitted to a second terminal to be displayed through the second terminal, and an event generation signal corresponding to the execution information of the specific content displayed on the second terminal is collected by the first terminal to control an execution operation of the specific content.

Glass enclosure

A handheld computing device that includes an enclosure having structural walls formed from a glass material that can be radio-transparent. The enclosure can be formed from a hollow glass tube or two glass members bonded together. A laser frit bonding process may be used to hermetically seal the two glass members together to create a water resistant electronic device.

Apparatus and method for user input

The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and computer program product for providing input to a user device by way of a device that is worn by a user. The method including receiving sensor information of a device configured to be worn by a user, determining a first touch input indicated by the received first sensor information, where the first touch input relates to a first touch type, determining a first function based at least in part on the first touch input, causing the first function to be performed, receiving second sensor information of the device configured to be worn by a user, determining a second touch input indicated by the received second sensor information, where the second touch input relates to a second touch type that is different than the first touch type, determining a second function based at least in part on the second touch input, where the second function is different from the first function, and causing the second function to be performed.

Program of mobile device, mobile device, and method for controlling mobile device

A computer-readable recording device may store a computer program including instructions for causing a computer of a mobile device to operate as: (1) an image specifying module that specifies a plurality of partial images corresponding to a plurality of candidate devices within a taken image that is displayed by a display unit provided in the mobile device, and (2) a communication controlling module that controls a communication unit configured to communicate using a wireless network such that the communication unit communicates with a candidate device corresponding to the partial image, in a case where an operation unit configured to receive an operation on the mobile device by a user receives a selection of the partial image.

Mobile device, program of mobile device, and method for controlling mobile device

A computer-readable recording device may store a computer program including instructions for causing a computer of a mobile device to operate as: (1) a first storing controlling module that causes a storing unit to store one or more first information for identifying one or more candidate devices, the one or more first information being received from a wireless network by a communication unit, (2) a sending controlling module that selects one candidate device as a temporarily selected candidate device from among the one or more candidate devices identified by the one or more first information, and controls the communication unit such that the communication unit sends a first instruction to the temporarily selected candidate device, and (3) a communication controlling module that controls the communication unit such that the communication unit communicates with the temporarily selected candidate device in a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Handle for a touch screen computing device

A handle for a computing device having a touch screen, wherein the handle is affixed to the computing device, and the handle is made of material that is suitable for gripping by an infant and the handle is of a specific size range such that the handle is capable of being gripped by an infant.

Support tabs for protecting a circuit board from applied forces

The present invention can relate to an electronic device having one or more support tabs that protect a circuit board disposed inside the device from externally applied compressive forces. In particular, when a force is applied to a housing of the device, the support tabs can buttress the housing of the device, either directly or through other intervening components disposed within the device, to reduce the likelihood that the housing or intervening components will contact and damage the circuit board. The present invention also can relate to methods for manufacturing such an electronic device.

Portable electronic device including touch-sensitive display

A portable electronic device includes a body and a display assembly coupled to the body and moveable relative to the body in response to receipt of an applied force on a side of the display assembly. The display assembly is biased to a position in which the display assembly overlies the body. The portable electronic device also includes a sensor arranged to detect movement of the display assembly relative to the body, and a processor coupled to the display assembly and the to the sensor to determine an input in response to detecting movement of the display assembly relative to the body.

Mobile terminal, display device and controlling method thereof

A mobile terminal including a first display unit configured to display at least one of a first home screen image and a second home screen image as an output home screen image; an interface unit configured to be connected to an external computer display device having a second display unit; and controller configured to generate a monitor window including a copy of the output home screen image displayed on the first display unit of the mobile terminal and to control the external computer display device to simultaneously display the generated monitor window on the second display unit of the second display unit.

Device having side sensor

A method of input and device are provided. The device includes a housing having a front face exposing a display, a back face opposing the front face, and a plurality of sides. The sides include a first side and a second side. The device includes a controller and a first sensing layer located within the housing along the first side. The first sensing layer includes a first position sensing layer extending longitudinally along the first side. The first position sensing layer is coupled to the controller to provide position input. The first sensing layer also includes a first pressure sensing layer. The first pressure sensing layer is coupled to the controller to provide pressure input.

One-handed, back-based support for a hand-held object

The present disclosure is directed to a protective support device that includes a planar unitary elastomeric body having a central portion and at least two end segments extending from the central portion, each end segment having an opening formed therein, each opening structured to engage with opposing corners of a tablet computer.

Computer with door-mounted electronics

A computer includes various features that improve its functionality and/or ease of use. A modular electronics cartridge that includes a piston seal and opposed-direction latches removably engages a cartridge bay of the computer. A high intensity touch-screen display and a high power processor are disposed in a sealed compartment of the computer, and a remote heat exchanger is used to cool the sealed compartment. An interface converter/adapter converts a standard mini-PCI Express slot into a specialized mini-PCI Express slot with voice capabilities. SIM and microSD card slots mount to a pivoting door on the computer such that opening the door provides easier access to the card slots.

Wireless docking with out-of-band initiation

Example method, apparatus, and computer program product embodiments are disclosed to enable out-of-band communications to be used in out-of-band initialization methods for simplified configuring of an in-band wireless docking environment for wireless devices. An example embodiment of the invention includes composing a wireless configuration for a plurality of devices in an in-band short-range wireless docking environment, by using out-of-band connections from a mobile device to the plurality of devices to send in-band short-range communication connection parameters including a timer value related to an expected completion time of a connection handover to in-band short-range communication.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, information processing program and recording medium for storing the program

Disclosed herein is an information processing apparatus capable of exchanging information with another apparatus. The apparatus includes: a unit for carrying out a communication with the other apparatus; a unit for acquiring information on a state of a communication with the other apparatus carried out by the communication unit; and a unit for determining image information for a user owning the other apparatus based on the information acquired by the communication-state information acquisition unit and determining an array including the image information. The apparatus further includes: a unit for generating a display image including the image information based on the array; and a unit for displaying the display image.

Portable Auto-Stereoscopic Media Displaying and Recording Device

The present invention is a portable auto-stereoscopic media displaying and recording device. An auto-stereoscopic display screen allows a user to view stereoscopic electronic media without the need for specialized glasses. The user is able to create stereoscopic electronic media with the present invention through a 3D ASIC camera. The present invention also retrieves stereoscopic electronic media to display from a flash memory card through from a flash memory card slot, a USB enabled device through a USB port, or from the internet through an internet connectivity module. The casing, which creates a portable enclosure for the other components of the present invention, consists of two parts, a front portion and a back portion. A chipset allows the present invention to properly perform all of its functions such as executing the necessary software to display, manage, and create the files of stereoscopic electronic media.

Wireless tramsmission of media from a media player

Wireless transmission of media from a media player is provided. A handheld media player includes a storage medium for storing a plurality of media items, a user interface for selecting one or more of the media items, a playback device for playing a selected media item for a user of the handheld media player, and a wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the selected media item to one or more media devices. The wireless transmitter can be configured to wirelessly transmit the selected media item while the playback device plays the selected media item for the user of the handheld media player.

Adapter system for a portable electronic device

An adapter system including an adapter unit is described herein. The adapter unit includes receptacles shaped for removably receiving at least a portion of a portable electronic device therewithin. The adapter unit further includes at least one of an image capture device and a data capture device controllable by operating at least one user interface of the portable electronic device.

Portable communicator

A portable wireless telephone which comprises a housing that includes a microphone and a speaker, a wireless communication device capable of wirelessly connecting to a communication channel and capable of conducting transmission or reception through the communication channel; an input pen detachably connected to the housing; and a pen input controller for detecting the movement of the input pen across an input frame and the movement detected is user data; a display, disposed on the housing having first and second portions, and the first portion includes an input frame and the user data is capable of being entered into the input frame using the input pen and the user data is able to be transmitted using the wireless communication device; a control device capable of executing a display process of displaying an image via the second portion of the display.

Information display system, information display apparatus and non-transitory storage medium

The matching processor acquires the key information such as position information and/or the like by the key information acquirer, and notifies to an external apparatus via the communicator. The matching processor stores the acquired key information in the storer corresponding to the identification information which is acquired from the external apparatus. When the acquired identification information does not exist in a AR data management table, the matching processor acquires the AR data by notifying the identification information to the external apparatus. When there is no empty record in a key information management table, key information of which usage date and time is old is considered as a deletion target. Moreover, when there is no empty record in the AR data management table, the AR data of which usage date and time is old is considered as the deletion target.

Portable electronic device with disc drive

A portable electronic device includes a first main body and a disc drive. The disc drive is received in the first main body. The disc drive includes a second main body, a driving element, and a laser assembly. The second main body is rotatably received in the first main body. The driving element is arranged on the second main body for driving a disc. The laser assembly includes a laser slidably received in the first main body. The disc drive is in a use state when the second main body is rotated to cause the driving element to face the laser.

Establishing an authenticated wireless connection between short-range wireless terminals more conveniently

A method for establishing a wireless connection based on a touch screen of a wireless device. The wireless device includes a slide-out processing section for determining, in response to a slide-out from an edge of the touch screen, a first slide-out parameter for determining by the other wireless device an object to be connected, and broadcasting the first slide-out parameter. The wireless device further includes a slide-in processing section for determining a slide-in parameter in response to a slide-in from the edge of the touch screen and reception of a second slide-out parameter directionally transmitted from the other wireless device. Furthermore, if the determined slide-in parameter matches the second slide-out parameter, then the slide-in processing section establishes a wireless connection between the wireless device and the other wireless device. As a result, an authenticated wireless connection between short-range wireless terminals can be established more conveniently.

Display device

A display device includes a display module, an outer housing, a glass cover and a strength-enhanced member. The display module is installed within the outer housing, and the outer housing has a support portion. The glass cover is attached to the support portion. The strength-enhanced member is located within the outer housing, and the strength-enhanced member is disposed closer to a corresponding corner of the outer housing than a corresponding corner of the glass cover is.

Signal transmission device

A signal transmission device is provided. The signal transmission device comprises a linked unit, a switch button, a data connector and a lock fastener. The linked unit includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a first elastomer and a second elastomer. The switch button is attached/disposed on the linked unit. The data connector rotates and expands according to the first shaft and the first elastomer. The lock fastener rotates and moves according to the second shaft and the second elastomer.

Computer system

A computer system includes a notebook computer host, a supporting bracket, and a tablet personal computer (PC). The notebook computer host includes a motherboard. A receiving recess is formed in the supporting bracket. A connector is mounted on the receiving recess and connected to the motherboard of the notebook computer host. The tablet PC is detachably received in the receiving recess. A connection interface is mounted on the tablet personal computer. When the tablet PC is received in the receiving recess, the connection interface is connected to the connector, the tablet PC is powered on after powering on the notebook computer host. When the tablet PC enters a first operating system, the tablet PC functions as a display and a hard disk drive connected to the notebook computer host to communicate with the motherboard of the notebook computer host.

Systems and methods for communicating between components in a hybrid environment

Systems and methods described herein provide for communication between a base component and a slate component of a hybrid computing system. The hybrid computing system is in a connected state when the base component and slate component are connected. Embodiments provide that the base component may control the slate component when the hybrid computing system is in a connected state. In addition, embodiments provide that a server module running on the display component and a client module running on the base component facilitate communication between the hybrid computing system components. Furthermore, systems and methods described herein provide that the base component may control hardware devices, peripheral devices, or software applications of the display component through communications between the server module and client module.

Case for an electronic device having a screen

A case for use with an electronic device having a screen has a base and a support mechanism. The support mechanism has a flexible body that is movable relative to the base between a first (substantially flat) position and a second position. The flexible body is configured to bend into a convex configuration and extend in a direction away from the outer surface of the base in the second position. The body in the second position can be used to engage a flat surface and to support the electronic device in an at least partially vertical viewing position to display the screen on the electronic device. The support mechanism may include a single piece or two arms configured to move relative to each other. The support mechanism may move in a longitudinal or a lateral direction relative to the base.

Peripheral device detection with short-range communication

In general, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to techniques for configuring a mobile device according to detection of one or more peripheral devices in an environment using short-range wireless communication. In one example, a method includes, receiving, by a computing device that communicates with a peripheral device using short-range wireless communication, a unique identifier of the peripheral device. If the computing device recognizes the unique identifier of the peripheral device, the computing device may determine a configuration operation based on the unique identifier that changes a current operating state of at least one application executing on the computing device to a different operating state. If the computing device does not recognize the unique identifier of the peripheral device, the computing device may send a lookup request to a network resource external to the computing device that requests data specifying the configuration operation for the computing device.

Communication device and communication method

A relay device ( 20 ) which performs Near Field Communication with a terminal device ( 10 ) which is a communication terminal device, and to process information received from the terminal device by a software; a loop antenna ( 201 ) which receives radio waves from the terminal device ( 10 ); an NFC unit ( 204 ) which performs Near Field Communication with the terminal device ( 10 ) via a loop antenna ( 201 ), and to receive from the terminal device ( 10 ) application identification information ( 1003 ) which identifies an application that processes the information received from the terminal device ( 10 ); and a controller ( 205 ) which acquires an application corresponding to the received application identification information ( 1003 ), and to cause the acquired application to run.

3-file information system management system and method

A method and system is provided for editing a file information system of a host device by using a client device connected to the host device via a Near Field Communication (NFC) channel while maintaining the foreground-running application execution screen of the host device. A method for managing a file information system of a host device by using a client device according to the present invention includes establishing a near field communication channel between the client device and the host device; copying the file information system from the host device to the client device; editing, at the client device, the file information system by means of an application selected in the file information system; and updating the file information system stored in the host device with the edited file information system which is transmitted from the client device to the host device.

Spheroidal pivot for an electronic device

A multi-positionable computer comprises a user interface portion and a processing portion. The user interface portion includes a path along its back surface. The user interface portion can include a slot for receiving computer peripherals. The processing portion includes a connecting member for slidably coupling the processing portion to the user interface portion, and a rolling surface for contacting an external surface. The processing portion allows the user interface portion to be oriented in one of a plurality of positions along the path. In one orientation of the user interface portion, content is automatically displayed to align with the orientation of the user interface portion. In some embodiments, a virtual keyboard is displayed when the user interface portion is oriented in a predetermined position. The processing portion includes sides adjacent to the rolling surface. In some embodiments, ports and/or connections are accessible from at least one of the sides.

Method of pairing a computer and wireless electronic devices

The present invention discloses a method for pairing a computer and wireless electronic devices including searching at least one wireless electronic device adjacent to a computer; recording a media access control (MAC) address of the wireless electronic device; pairing the computer and the wireless electronic device; and generating a pairing complete message. The present invention saves time of selecting the wireless electronic device from a candidate list and also provides a convenient and easy pairing method.

Content transmission apparatus and content display system

A content transmission apparatus includes a communication module configured to carry out wireless communication with a partner apparatus, a detection module configured to detect a motion of the content transmission apparatus, and a transmission control module configured to control the communication module to transmit content to the partner apparatus and to transmit correction information corresponding to the motion of the content transmission apparatus detected by the detection module during transmission of the content to the partner apparatus.

Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Navigating through an Electronic Document

An electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface stores a document having primary content, supplementary content, and user-generated content. The device displays a representation of the document in a segmented user interface on the display. Primary content of the document is displayed in a first segment of the segmented user interface and supplementary content of the document is concurrently displayed in a second segment of the segmented user interface distinct from the first segment. The device receives a request to view user-generated content of the document. In response to the request, the device maintains display of the previously displayed primary content, ceases to display at least a portion of the previously displayed supplementary content, and displays user-generated content of the document in a third segment of the segmented user interface distinct from the first segment and the second segment.

Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Navigating through an Electronic Document

An electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface stores a document having primary content, supplementary content, and user-generated content. The device displays a representation of the document in a segmented user interface on the display. Primary content of the document is displayed in a first segment of the segmented user interface and supplementary content of the document is concurrently displayed in a second segment of the segmented user interface distinct from the first segment. The device receives a request to view user-generated content of the document. In response to the request, the device maintains display of the previously displayed primary content, ceases to display at least a portion of the previously displayed supplementary content, and displays user-generated content of the document in a third segment of the segmented user interface distinct from the first segment and the second segment.

Hand-held tablet electronic device with slanted front face

A hand-held tablet n electronic device includes a display screen, a frame. The frame surrounding the display screen includes two parallel sidewalls on opposite sides of the display screen, each of the sidewall includes a front face adjacent to the display screen and slightly slanted toward the display screen, an angle between each of the front faces and a main plane of the display screen being in a range from 1 to 3 degrees.

Portable electronic device

A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a frame, a display and at least one spacing element. The display includes a panel, wherein the panel is disposed in the frame. The spacing element is adhered to the frame, and disposed between the frame and the panel.

Camera Control Means to Allow Operating of a Destined Location of the Information surface of a Presentation and Information System

The invention concerns a control device for controlling an information device arrangement. Control device includes camera means (CAM) and display means (VF) to allow operating of a destined location of the information surface. Destined location is adapted for determination from the control information being in the image information (IMAGE) formed by the camera means (CAM). The control device is arranged at least to determine from the control information of the image information (IMAGE) data (x1, y1, hei, wid, gx, gy) in order to determine a continuous stream of locations pointed by the control device. System, method and program products are also targets of the present invention.

System and method for initiating ad-hoc communication between mobile headsets

A system and method are provided for a system and method for initiating ad-hoc communication between mobile headsets. A communication device is provided, including a processor and a control circuit which is connected to the processor and which has a paired-communication module that configures the processor to provide paired communication with at least one additional device. The control circuit further includes an ad-hoc communication module that configures the processor to establish and maintain an ad-hoc communication session with a second communication device that is not presently paired with the first communication device. The referenced communication session is enabled by acquiring an open communication channel. Additionally, a method for providing an ad-hoc communication session with at least one communication device is provided. The method begins by identifying a second communication device within communication range of a first communication device and which is not presently paired to the first communication device. The method continues by requesting a communication channel through which the first communication device and the second communication device can communicate, and pairing the first communication device and the second communication device. Then, an acceptance from the second communication device to join the ad-hoc communication session is received. Upon receiving the acceptance, the communication channel for communication between the first communication device and the second communication device is opened. Upon termination of the ad-hoc communication session, the first communication device and the second communication device are disconnected.

Short range communication apparatus

A control unit performs a forced decoupling of a communication link between a second in-vehicle apparatus and a short range communication unit, and couples a communication link between a first in-vehicle apparatus, and the short range communication unit when the second in-vehicle apparatus has a lower profile priority order than the first in-vehicle apparatus. Additionally, the forced decoupling is performed when, at the time of the communication request by the first in-vehicle apparatus, the short range communication unit was in communication with a maximum “M” number of in-vehicle apparatuses, and the second in-vehicle apparatus had the lowest priority order of the M number of in-vehicle apparatuses. The control unit re-couples the second in-vehicle apparatus when at least one of the M number of in-vehicle apparatuses has completed its profile function ending the communication link.

Method and System for Controlling a Computer with a Mobile Device

Methods and systems in accordance with the present invention allow connection of a cellular telephone or other mobile device to a computer or other receiving device with a processor and user interface and thus allow input of text into the computer via the keypad of the cellular telephone or other mobile device. Methods and systems in accordance with the present invention further allow input of abbreviations common to character limited messaging formats; for example text messaging, Twitter, and Facebook; and translate such abbreviations into the words or phrases they commonly represent.

Method of transmitting and receiving data and display device using the same

A method of transmitting and receiving data between a mobile terminal and a display device is provided. The method establishes network connection for communication with the mobile terminal, detects a touch location of the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal touches the display device, designates a first region corresponding to the touch location to the mobile terminal when the touch of the mobile terminal is ended, and transmits data corresponding to an object to the mobile terminal when the object displayed on a screen moves to the designated first region.

System and method for controlling a mobile terminal

A system and method for controlling a mobile terminal are provided. According to an aspect, there is provided a mobile terminal control system including a mobile terminal and an external terminal, the mobile terminal including a memory, a Near-Field Communication (NFC) controller, and a base-band chip for controlling individual components of the mobile terminal, the external terminal communicating with the NFC controller of the mobile terminal, wherein the base-band chip registers an Application Identifier (AID) of at least one application that operates in the mobile terminal, in the NFC controller, executes, if the NFC controller receives an instruction for selecting the registered AID from the external terminal and notifies the base-band chip of the fact that the AID has been selected, the application selected by the external terminal to thereby control a predetermined function of the mobile terminal according to conditions setting information received from the external terminal.

Portable data processing system and signal input/output device thereof

A portable data processing system includes a handheld communication device and a signal input/output device. The signal input/output device includes a casing, communication module, an input module, an output module and a bridging unit. The input module is used for generating and outputting a control command. When the handheld communication device is accommodated within the receiving space and connected with the communication module, the handheld communication device is operated according to the control command. The output module is used for outputting a data signal generated by the handheld communication device in real time.

Locking device, electronic device, and locking method

A locking device includes a first slide part having a first lock part and configured to be movable, a second slide part having a second lock part and configured to support the first slide part and be movable independently from the first slide part, and a lock arm part configured to be movable in a direction intersecting with the first slide part and the second slide part and engage with the first lock part and the second lock part at a locking position to prevent the first slide part and the second slide part from moving.

Device, system and method for mobile devices to communicate through skin response

Devices, systems and methods for communicating to another user or users through skin response technology are provided. The present disclosure provides for receiving at least one message over a network by a mobile device; transmitting the received at least one message to a vibrotactile device configured to be worn on the skin of a user; converting, by the vibrotactile device, the transmitted at least one message into a predefined vibration pattern; and effecting the predefined vibration pattern onto the skin of a user by at least one actuating element of the vibrotactile device.

Patterned activation of piezoelectric actuators

An electronic device comprises piezoelectric actuators. Piezoelectric actuators are arranged in patterns within electronic device. Piezoelectric actuators are actuated in sub-patterns. Sub-patterns include Braille alphabet and Morse code. Piezoelectric actuators closest to touch input on a device can be actuated. Piezoelectric actuators can be actuated in sub-patterns corresponding to input received from environment such as caller identification codes or email codes.

System enabling the contactless transfer of personal data

The invention relates to a system enabling the contactless transfer of personal data from a mobile terminal including a first antenna coupled to a first chip cooperating with a first memory to a second memory cooperating with a second chip, with said second chip being coupled to a second antenna. According to the invention, the second memory is included in a passive radiofrequency transponder supplied by the electromagnetic field emitted by said first antenna during said transfer of personal data.

Operational Method Between On-Board Unit and Mobile Device and OBU System Thereof

An operational method between an on-board unit (OBU) and a mobile device is disclosed. The operational method includes connecting the OBU and the mobile device with a data link; and activating the OBU and the mobile device into a main mode for interaction.

Game Device Provided with Touch Panel, Game Control Program, And Method for Controlling Game.

A game device includes: a display device; a rear touch panel provided on the other side of a surface on which the display device is mounted; an activation control unit operative, when the rear touch panel detects an operation of bringing an input means into contact with the rear touch panel and moving the input means in a predetermined direction, to activate a function determined in accordance with the direction; and a screen image managing unit operative to display a screen image displayed by the function activated by the activation control unit on the display device so that the screen image slides from an edge of the screen of the display device in the direction.

Compound electronic device and method for displaying image data

A compound electrical device includes a first mobile device and a second mobile device. The first mobile device includes: a first electromagnet, generating a first magnetic pole; and a first monitor. The second mobile device includes: a sensor, detecting the first magnetic pole and generating an enable signal; a second electromagnet, generating a second magnetic pole opposite to the first magnetic pole according to the enable signal; and a second monitor. The first mobile device is coupled to the second mobile device via attraction of the first and second magnetic poles.

Metal retaining features for handheld electronic device casing

This invention is directed to mechanical and electromagnetic shielding features of an electronic device case. An electronic device case is formed of two housings, each housing having integrated snaps, channels, or other retaining features used to secure the housings together. The housings additionally include integrated retaining features used to secure electronic components within the device case. The housings and retaining features are formed of amorphous metals or other materials with high elasticities. Because the retaining features necessary to assemble the case and secure the electronic components to the case form integral parts of the housings, no external retaining features are required to assemble the electronic device in the case.

Image processing apparatus and control method thereof

An image display device is provided to receive a image corresponding to a program and identification information regarding the program from a mobile terminal, determine an image processing scheme with respect to the received image based on the identification information, and process the received image based on the determined image processing scheme, thus allowing a user to conveniently and effectively view the image provided from the mobile terminal in a stable environment in a vehicle. The image display device includes: a communication unit configured to receive an image corresponding to a program and identification information corresponding to the program from a mobile terminal; a controller configured to determine an image processing scheme corresponding to the received image based on the received identification information, and process the received image based on the determined image processing scheme; and a display unit configured to display the processed image.

Terminal devices selectively using communication systems, methods of controlling such terminal devices, and media storing computer-readable instructions for such terminal devices

Non-transitory, computer-readable storage media, terminal devices, and methods are disclosed herein. The terminal device includes a processor and communicates selectively using one of many wireless communication systems comprising a first and second wireless communication system. The computer-readable media store computer-readable instructions therein. The instructions instruct the processor to generate first specific image data representing a first image when the first wireless communication system is specified. The instructions instruct the processor to store the first specific image data when the terminal device receives a first print instruction to print the first image while the first wireless communication system is specified. The instructions instruct the processor to provide first print data, based on the stored first specific image data, to the printing device when the wireless communication setting is changed from the first wireless communication system to the second wireless communication system after storing the first specific image data.

Method, Apparatus and System for Transmitting Multimedia Data by Bluetooth and Real-Time Playing

The disclosure discloses a method, an apparatus and a system for transmitting multimedia data by bluetooth and real-time playing, wherein the method includes: a bluetooth apparatus at a transmitting terminal encodes multimedia files to be transmitted, and converts them into stream media files; the bluetooth apparatus at the transmitting terminal transmits the stream media files to a bluetooth apparatus at a receiving terminal through an Object Push Profile (OPP); the bluetooth apparatus at the receiving terminal plays the received stream media files. It is because the bluetooth apparatus at the transmitting terminal transmits the stream media files through the OPP and the bluetooth apparatus at the receiving terminal receives and plays them, and then the waiting time for playing is reduced. It is solved the problem in the prior art that audio or video playing can be carried out only after the completion of the transmission by bluetooth and the waiting time is longer.

Hand-held device

A hand-held device that provides communication services and symbol processing is described. The device includes a case having a front side comprising a display and a lid having a transparent portion through which the display can be seen in a lid-closed state. In one version, the hand-held device comprises a QWERTY keyboard including an arrangement of digits as in a touch-tone telephone keypad arrangement. In another version, the display includes a handwriting area for data entry using a stylus or other screen data entry device. In a closed position, the lid extends over the display and the keyboard, leaving another user input device physically accessible to touch for receiving input wherein the device performs processing responsive to receiving input from the physically accessible user input device in the lid closed state.

Device for retaining a portable electronic component

A device capable of retaining a portable electronic component includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface and a handle coupled to the rear surface of the frame, wherein the handle is movable between a retracted position and a plurality of extended positions with respect to the rear surface of the frame along an axis of rotation that is horizontally offset from a vertical centerline of the frame. The rear surface of the frame may include a recessed handle receiving well having a depth capable of housing a portion of the handle in its retracted position. The handle may have a depth dimension approximately equal to the handle receiving well of the rear surface of the frame such that the handle in its retracted position is generally flush with the rear surface of the frame.

Display for hand-held electronics

The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices and security sensors without continuous hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are preferably triggered via wireless signals.

Controlling method and system for handheld communication device and recording medium using the same

A controlling method and a controlling system for a handheld communication device are provided. In the present method, a tilting state of the handheld communication device is detected by using a G-sensor when a notice is activated. Then, whether the tilting state is changed from a face up state to a face down state is determined. The handheld communication device is controlled to perform a function when the tilting state is confirmed to be changed from the face up state to the face down state. Accordingly, the handheld communication device may be controlled to perform a function timely according to the positioned state of the device without going through complicated procedures, so as to provide a more intuitive and convenient way to control the handheld communication device.

Information presentation based on display screen orientation

A handheld device presents information on a display screen in alternate formats. The device determines its orientation relative to a device user and selects a format based on that orientation. The displayed information may also be scrolled or zoomed based on a detected motion of the device.

Portable electonic device

A portable electronic device includes a front frame, a rear panel attached to a rear side of the front frame, and a side cover. The front frame includes a main body and a first mating flange extending from the main body. The rear panel includes a main plate and a first flange extending from the main plate. The first flange and the first mating flange clamp each other. A gap is defined in the first flange or the first mating flange. The side cover is attached to exteriors of the first flange and the first mating flange. A clamping portion protrudes from the side cover. The clamping portion is movable in the gap between a detachable position where the clamping portion is disengageable from the gap and a lock position where the clamping portion clamps an inside portion of the first flange or the first mating flange.

Mobile phone

The mobile phone includes an optical sensor, a display element, a pixel circuit portion where a plurality of pixels having a plurality of transistors are arranged in matrix, an optical sensor control circuit which is connected to an optical sensor driver circuit for driving the optical sensor and reads a signal from the optical sensor, a display portion control circuit which is connected to a display element driver circuit for driving the display element and outputs an image signal for displaying an image on a display portion, a gradient detection portion for outputting a signal in accordance with a gradient of the mobile phone, and an arithmetic circuit for performing display in the pixel circuit portion by switching image signals output to the display portion control circuit with a signal from the gradient detection portion.

Methods for adjusting a presentation of graphical data displayed on a graphical user interface

Methods and systems for adjusting graphical data displayed on a graphical user interface (GUI) of an electronic device are disclosed. The method may include monitoring movement of the electronic device and identifying a predetermined movement of the electronic device. The method may further include overlaying new graphical data to existing graphical data displayed on the GUI in response to the predetermined movement.

Multiple uses of an e-book reader

An e-book reader aids in the translation and display of a query. The translation is done by an external website. Another use is for a website to make a customised electronic tourist guide downloadable to the reader, based on an itinerary provided by the user. Also, a reader and cellphone can be interlinked, so photos taken by the latter can be viewed and stored on the reader. Audio conversations and data from sensors associated with the cellphone can also be stored on the reader. The reader's keyboard might be used as the cellphone's keyboard. A reader can extend the scope of using mobile tags and virtual tags for locations where Internet access is lacking.

Remote messaging for mobile communication device and accessory

Message notifications to an accessory from a mobile communication device are provided according to some embodiments of the invention. When a message such as a text message, email, and/or voicemail is received at a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device can notify an attached accessory that a message has been received. In response, the accessory can request the full message, media associated with the message, an attachment to the message, and/or an audio/video stream of the message for presentation to a user.

Information input apparatus, information input method, and program

An information input apparatus includes: a touch pad; a touch information detecting unit which detects touch information that is information resulting from an operator contacting the touch sensor with a finger; a touch operation start position detecting unit which detects, using the touch information, a touch operation start position that is a start position of a touch operation performed by the operator; a touch operation recognition condition storage unit which stores a plurality of touch operation recognition conditions each for recognizing one of types of touch operation, in association with each of touch operation start positions; and a touch recognizing unit, which recognizes the touch operation, using the touch operation recognition conditions stored in association with the touch operation start position detected by the touch operation start position detecting unit, to determine a type of the touch operation.

Mobile terminal and method of controlling the same

A mobile terminal and a method of controlling the same are provided. The mobile terminal includes: a wireless Internet module; a short range communication module; and a controller for exchanging data through a first communication link using the wireless Internet module, wherein the first communication link is formed based on link data including maintenance information that acquires through a second communication link that forms with at least one other terminal positioned within a predetermined distance using the short range communication module. Therefore, a communication link using a wireless Internet module based on information acquired through a communication link formed using a short range communication module can be formed.

Proximity-dependent events

A calendar application for use with a first portable electronic device includes time-dependent events having a start time and an end time and proximity-dependent events having a specified device ID that corresponds to a second portable electronic device. Both the time-dependent events and the proximity-dependent events are stored in the calendar application and the proximity-dependent event is convertible into a time-dependent event. A proximity reminder is generated when the second portable electronic device is in short range radio frequency communication range of the first portable electronic device.

Cellular Telephone Docking Interface

A cellular telephone interface and generalized dock that is particularly adapted for use with ANDROID™ telephones which can also connect a wide variety of other mobile telephones to different types of docks, alarm clocks, music platforms and other external devices. Data and audio can both be transmitted via the telephone's headphone jack through a single cable supplying an audio path for playing music and other audio applications as well as a data path for control. An API can be supplied to run on the telephone that allows user applications to interface a wide range of docking and control functions. The API provides a command set with commands that can control a generalized dock and monitor its status. Typically an application is also supplied on the telephone that directly interfaces to the data channel between the telephone and the dock to allow seamless access by the API and hence user Apps to functions on the dock. The dock unit can providing charging current for the telephone through the USB port with a second cable. The dock unit can also contain several control buttons that can be made to mimic keys on the telephone. A handheld remote can optionally be used with the generalized dock to also provide remote control. A button push on the dock unit or the handheld remote can cause an application running in the docked telephone to communicate with a remote server, in particular to transfer media metadata that allows the creation of playlists.

Card Reader Device and Method of Use

In one embodiment, a card reader device includes: a read head configured to generate a signal indicative of data stored on a magnetic stripe of a card, an output plug, adapted to be inserted into a headset jack of a mobile host device, configured to communicate an output signal indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe to a microphone input of the headset jack of the mobile host device; and circuitry configured to set the amplitude, which includes attenuation by at least a resistor, of a signal communicating said data included in the signal indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe generated by the read head resulting in the output signal indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe. In one embodiment, the circuitry includes decoding circuitry configured to decode the signal indicative of the data stored on the magnetic stripe.

Hearing Assistive System With Low Power Interface

A communications interface provides for communications between a wireless communication device and a hearing assistive device. The communications interface converts a signal, including an audio signal, received from the wireless communication device into a format recognizable by a hearing assistive device. The communications interface generates a communication signal including the audio signal based on the converted signal and transmits the communication signal to the hearing assistive device using a low power radio frequency transmission protocol. The hearing assistive device converts the communication signal received from the communications interface into a usable format, extracts an audible signal from the communication signal, and manipulates the extracted audible signal according to a criterion associated with a user of the hearing assistive device.

Device, equipment and method for data transmission by touch

The disclosure provides a direction sensor, including a transmission device and a reception device, wherein the transmission device contains an encoding chip for encoding the equipment ID of local equipment into a binary signal, a transmission circuit for adjusting the binary signal to a pulse electric signal and an electromagnetic wave generator for sending the pulse electric signal in the form of electromagnetic wave; and the reception device contains a photoelectric converter for receiving the electromagnetic wave and converting the electromagnetic wave to a pulse electric signal, a reception circuit for converting the pulse electric signal to a binary signal and sending the binary signal to a decoding chip and the decoding chip for reading equipment IDs of other equipment from the binary signal, obtaining the equipment ID of the local equipment, and sending the read equipment ID and a sensor code of the sensor itself when determining that a read equipment ID is different from the equipment ID of the local equipment. The disclosure also provides a device, equipment and method for data transmission by touch. Application of the device, equipment and method provided by the disclosure enables a simple and explicit data transmission procedure and provides convenience for user operation.

Single fpc board for connecting multiple modules and touch sensitive display module using the same

A single flexible printed circuit (FPC) board for connecting multiple modules including a thin film is provided. The thin film has a first module connecting portion, a second module connecting portion and a third module connecting portion. The first module connecting portion is located on a first side of the thin film. The second module connecting portion and the third module connecting portion are located on a second side of the thin film. The first side is opposite to the second side. At least one first line is disposed between the first module connecting portion and the second module connecting portion. At least one second line is disposed between the first module connecting portion and the third module connecting portion.

Mounting system with incorporated wireless system for use with audio/visual devices or the like

A mounting system for attaching a device to a surface and housing a wireless receiver for communicating a wireless signal to the device. According to various embodiments, the mounting system includes a surface mount portion, a device mount portion, and a receiver housing assembly. The surface mount portion is configured to attach to the surface and is operatively connected to the device mount portion. The receiver housing is connected to the device mount portion and is sized and configured to house a wireless receiver for receiving and communicating a wireless high definition signal to a device mounted to the mounting system.

Wireless local area communication method and terminal supporting the same

Provided is a method and terminal for wireless local area communication enabling nearby terminals to be paired by generating an identifier containing identification information of an application and randomly selected channel information; broadcasting the identifier to external terminals; performing a pairing procedure with an external terminal having responded to the broadcast identifier; and communicating data related to the application with the paired external terminal.

Switching between a first operational mode and a second operational mode using a natural motion gesture

A mobile device is operative to change from a first operational mode to a second or third operational mode based on a user's natural motion gesture. The first operational mode may include a voice input mode in which a user provides a voice input to the mobile device. After providing the voice input to the mobile device, the user then makes a natural motion gesture and a determination is made as to whether the natural motion gesture places the mobile device in the second or third operational mode. The second operational mode includes an augmented reality display mode in which the mobile device displays images recorded from a camera overlaid with computer-generated images corresponding to results output in response to the voice input. The third operational mode includes a reading display mode in which the mobile device displays, without augmented reality, results output in response to the voice input.

Mobile wireless communications device for hearing and/or speech impaired user

A mobile wireless communications device includes a housing and transceiver carried by the housing for transmitting and receiving radio frequency (RF) signals carrying communications data of speech. A processor is coupled to the transceiver for processing the communications data as speech that is transmitted and received to and from the transceiver. A keyboard and display is carried by the housing and connected to the processor. A speech-to-text and text-to-speech module converts communications data as speech received from the transceiver to text that is displayed on the display and converting text that is typed by a user on the keyboard in the communications data as speech to be transmitted from the transceiver as an RF signal.