公开(公告)号：US07973772B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-05

申请号：US11758888

申请日：2007-06-06

申请人： Shawn R. Gettemy ,  William R. Hanson ,  Lawrence Lam ,  Anna P. Slothower

发明人： Shawn R. Gettemy ,  William R. Hanson ,  Lawrence Lam ,  Anna P. Slothower

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/045 ,  Y10S345/905

摘要： A single-piece top surface display and integrated front cover for an electronic device. In one embodiment, the cover comprises a thin, flexible, transparent layer coupled with a supporting structure. The flexible layer is supported above a display screen which is coupled with pressure activated sensors located under the display screen. The cover is dust-free, waterproof, and has a flat outer surface that is free of any steps or indentations. Users input data by applying pressure on the cover which causes the display screen to deflect and activate the sensors. The pressure exerted on the sensors is triangulated to register the position of the user input. In another embodiment, the cover is transparent, rigid, and directly contacts the pressure activated sensors which are located in front of the display screen or in the housing behind it. When pressure is applied to the cover, the cover deflects and activates the sensors. In both embodiments, an accelerometer identifies valid input events.

摘要翻译： 电子设备的单件式顶面显示和集成前盖。 在一个实施例中，盖包括与支撑结构耦合的薄的，柔性的透明层。 柔性层被支撑在显示屏上方，该显示屏与位于显示屏下方的压力激活传感器耦合。 盖子是无尘的，防水的，并且具有平坦的外表面，没有任何台阶或凹痕。 用户通过在盖上施加压力来输入数据，导致显示屏偏转并激活传感器。 对传感器施加的压力进行三角测量，以注册用户输入的位置。 在另一个实施例中，盖是透明的，刚性的，并且直接接触位于显示屏前面或其后面的壳体中的压力激活传感器。 当盖子施加压力时，盖板偏转并激活传感器。 在两个实施例中，加速度计识别有效的输入事件。

公开(公告)号：US20110075339A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12732054

申请日：2010-03-25

申请人： Lawrence Lam

发明人： Lawrence Lam

IPC分类号： G06F1/16

CPC分类号： G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F2200/1614 ,  G06F2200/1634

摘要： A keyboard sled adapted to communicatively interact with a portable computer system. In one embodiment, the keyboard sled is comprised of an integral receiving portion adapted to mechanically and electronically receive a portable computer system. An interface connector is disposed within the receiving portion and adapted to provide a communicative link between the keyboard sled and a portable computer system, when a portable computer system has been inserted in the receiving portion. The keyboard sled further has at least one mounting hook disposed within the receiving portion for providing positive retention of a portable computer system when coupled with the keyboard sled. A keyboard portion also present on the keyboard sled and also coupled with the interface connector provides input keys. The keyboard sled is also comprised of an integral data storage access slot which is adapted to provide access to a data storage device receptacle of the portable computer system. The keyboard sled also adds input functionality to the portable computer system.

摘要翻译： 适于与便携式计算机系统通信地交互的键盘滑板。 在一个实施例中，键盘滑板包括适于机械地和电子地接收便携式计算机系统的整体接收部分。 接口连接器设置在接收部分内，并且当便携式计算机系统已被插入接收部分时，适于提供键盘滑板和便携式计算机系统之间的通信链接。 键盘滑板进一步具有设置在接收部分内的至少一个安装钩，用于在与键盘滑板联接时提供便携式计算机系统的正面保持。 还存在于键盘滑板上并且还与接口连接器耦合的键盘部分提供输入键。 键盘滑板还包括一个完整的数据存储接入槽，其适于提供对便携式计算机系统的数据存储设备插座的访问。 键盘滑板还为便携式计算机系统增加了输入功能。

公开(公告)号：US07724509B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US12211698

申请日：2008-09-16

申请人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

发明人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

IPC分类号： H05K5/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656

摘要： An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. One aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. One aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. One aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于计算设备的改进外壳。 改进的外壳可以具有以下一个或多个方面。 本发明的一个方面涉及一种具有内部天线的计算设备。 本发明的一个方面涉及一种用于计算机外壳的加强件，以增加计算机壳体的刚度和强度。 本发明的一个方面涉及一种用于诸如便携式计算机的计算设备的盖子，该计算设备设置有半透明壳体。

公开(公告)号：USD613294S1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-06

申请号：US29248906

申请日：2006-09-08

申请人： Stephen Lee ,  Lawrence Lam ,  Troy Hulik

设计人： Stephen Lee ,  Lawrence Lam ,  Troy Hulik

公开(公告)号：US07688581B1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US10925771

申请日：2004-08-24

申请人： Lawrence Lam ,  Huy Nguyen

发明人： Lawrence Lam ,  Huy Nguyen

IPC分类号： H05K5/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/1626 ,  G06F2200/1633

摘要： A mechanism for protecting a portable electronic device, e.g., a handheld computer system. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of an encasing structure having an opening and configured to receive and have disposed therewithin the handheld computer system. The present invention is further comprised of a lifting device coupled to the encasing structure. The lifting device is adapted to raise the handheld computer system above the confines of the encasing structure and further adapted to lower the handheld computer system to a disposition therewithin the encasing structure. The encasing structure can be used to protect input/output ports or slots, I/Os externally disposed on side surfaces of the handheld computer system when the handheld computer system is disposed within the encasing structure, and the lifting device enables raising the handheld computer system above the confines of the encasing structure to provide access to the I/Os. In one embodiment, a push-push hinge can be utilized as the lifting device.

摘要翻译： 一种用于保护便携式电子设备（例如手持式计算机系统）的机构。 在一个实施例中，本发明包括具有开口并被配置为容纳并且设置在手持计算机系统中的封装结构。 本发明还包括联接到包装结构的提升装置。 提升装置适于将手持计算机系统升高到包围结构的限制之上，并且还适于将手持式计算机系统降低到其中的包围结构中的配置。 当手持式计算机系统设置在封装结构内时，封装结构可用于保护输入/输出端口或插槽，外部设置在手持计算机系统的侧表面上的I / O，并且提升装置能够提升手持式计算机系统 高于封装结构的限制，以提供对I / O的访问。 在一个实施例中，可以使用推 - 推铰链作为提升装置。

公开(公告)号：US20100026657A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12360653

申请日：2009-01-27

申请人： Shawn Gettemy ,  Huy P. Nguyen ,  Bill Webb ,  Lawrence Lam ,  Kean Wong

发明人： Shawn Gettemy ,  Huy P. Nguyen ,  Bill Webb ,  Lawrence Lam ,  Kean Wong

IPC分类号： G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/042

CPC分类号： G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/0412

摘要： A handheld device with a compact integrated touch panel is disclosed. A handheld device incorporating a touch panel display requiring electrical connections is reduced in size by incorporating electrical pathways within the support structure of the touch panel display, obviating the need for a flex circuit extension from the touch panel display for connection to the handheld device. A further reduction in size is obtained by providing an inherent visually homogeneous perimeter for the touch panel display by matching the colors of the conductive and dielectric materials, thereby eliminating the need for a bezel.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种具有紧凑型集成触摸面板的手持式设备。 包括需要电连接的触摸面板显示器的手持设备通过在触摸面板显示器的支撑结构内并入电路径而减小了尺寸，从而避免了从用于连接到手持设备的触摸面板显示器的柔性电路扩展的需要。 通过匹配导电材料和电介质材料的颜色，为触摸屏显示器提供固有的视觉上均匀的周长，从而消除了对边框的需要，可以进一步减小尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20080083569A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：US11869701

申请日：2007-10-09

申请人： SHAWN GETTEMY ,  Lawrence Lam ,  William Hanson

发明人： SHAWN GETTEMY ,  Lawrence Lam ,  William Hanson

IPC分类号： G06F3/041

CPC分类号： G06F3/045 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04886

摘要： An electronic device is formed at least partially from a deflectable material that generates an electrical signal in response to contact. The first material is integrated with a display module to provide a shaped feature on the exterior surface of the display module. The shaped feature detects contact with an external object on one or more contact points, where contact with the contact points corresponds to a defined input for a processor of the electronic device.

摘要翻译： 电子设备至少部分地由可响应于接触产生电信号的可偏转材料形成。 第一材料与显示模块集成，以在显示模块的外表面上提供成形特征。 成形特征检测与一个或多个接触点上的外部物体的接触，其中与接触点的接触对应于用于电子设备的处理器的定义的输入。

公开(公告)号：US20070229475A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11758888

申请日：2007-06-06

申请人： Shawn Gettemy ,  William Hanson ,  Lawrence Lam ,  Anna Slothower

发明人： Shawn Gettemy ,  William Hanson ,  Lawrence Lam ,  Anna Slothower

IPC分类号： G06F3/041

CPC分类号： G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/045 ,  Y10S345/905

摘要： A single-piece top surface display and integrated front cover for an electronic device. In one embodiment, the cover comprises a thin, flexible, transparent layer coupled with a supporting structure. The flexible layer is supported above a display screen which is coupled with pressure activated sensors located under the display screen. The cover is dust-free, waterproof, and has a flat outer surface that is free of any steps or indentations. Users input data by applying pressure on the cover which causes the display screen to deflect and activate the sensors. The pressure exerted on the sensors is triangulated to register the position of the user input. In another embodiment, the cover is transparent, rigid, and directly contacts the pressure activated sensors which are located in front of the display screen or in the housing behind it. When pressure is applied to the cover, the cover deflects and activates the sensors. In both embodiments, an accelerometer identifies valid input events.

摘要翻译： 电子设备的单件式顶面显示和集成前盖。 在一个实施例中，盖包括与支撑结构耦合的薄的，柔性的透明层。 柔性层被支撑在显示屏上方，该显示屏与位于显示屏下方的压力激活传感器耦合。 盖子是无尘的，防水的，并且具有平坦的外表面，没有任何台阶或凹痕。 用户通过在盖上施加压力来输入数据，导致显示屏偏转并激活传感器。 对传感器施加的压力进行三角测量，以注册用户输入的位置。 在另一个实施例中，盖是透明的，刚性的，并且直接接触位于显示屏前面或其后面的壳体中的压力激活传感器。 当盖子施加压力时，盖板偏转并激活传感器。 在两个实施例中，加速度计识别有效的输入事件。

公开(公告)号：US20060279913A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US11417010

申请日：2006-05-02

申请人： William Webb ,  Alan Urban ,  Richard Gloscia ,  Lawrence Lam ,  David Northway

发明人： William Webb ,  Alan Urban ,  Richard Gloscia ,  Lawrence Lam ,  David Northway

IPC分类号： G06F1/16

CPC分类号： G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1666 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  H04M1/0214 ,  H04M1/23

摘要： A miniature keyboard for a palm held computer is disclosed. The miniature keyboard includes a plurality of keys for providing input to a hand held computing device. The keyboard includes a platform supporting the plurality of keys. The platform is configured to be sized for use by a single hand and the platforms is selectively foldable to substantially conceal the plurality of keys from view. The keyboard also includes a support structure that couples the platform to the hand held computing device body. The support structure is configured to prevent substantial movement of the platform relative to the hand held computing device body. A handheld electronic communications device is disclosed. The handheld electronic communications device comprises a housing supporting communication electronics and a display. The housing has a periphery. A first platform is integrated into the housing and supports a first set of keys. The first set of keys is a subset of a full set of alphabetic keys. The full set of alphabetic keys comprises raised key buttons. A second platform supporting a second set of keys is further disclosed. The second set of keys is a subset of the full set of alphabetic keys. A hinge is coupled between the first platform and the second platform. The hinge allows movement of the second platform from a first position to a second position. The second platform in the first position is within the periphery.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于掌上电脑的微型键盘。 微型键盘包括用于向手持计算设备提供输入的多个键。 键盘包括支撑多个键的平台。 该平台被配置成被设计成由单手使用，并且平台被选择性地折叠以从视野中基本上隐藏多个按键。 键盘还包括将平台耦合到手持计算设备主体的支撑结构。 支撑结构构造成防止平台相对于手持式计算装置主体的大量移动。 公开了一种手持式电子通信装置。 手持电子通信设备包括支持通信电子设备和显示器的外壳。 外壳有外围。 第一个平台集成到外壳中，并支持第一组键。 第一组键是一整套字母键的子集。 全套字母键包括凸起键按钮。 进一步公开了支持第二组密钥的第二平台。 第二组键是整组字母键的一个子集。 铰链联接在第一平台和第二平台之间。 铰链允许第二平台从第一位置移动到第二位置。 第一个位置的第二个平台位于外围。

公开(公告)号：US06795304B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US09844543

申请日：2001-04-27

申请人： Lawrence Lam

发明人： Lawrence Lam

IPC分类号： G06F116

CPC分类号： G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F2200/1614 ,  G06F2200/1634

摘要： A keyboard sled adapted to communicatively interact with a portable computer system. In one embodiment, the keyboard sled is comprised of an integral receiving portion adapted to mechanically and electronically receive a portable computer system. An interface connector is disposed within the receiving portion and adapted to provide a communicative link between the keyboard sled and a portable computer system, when a portable computer system has been inserted in the receiving portion. The keyboard sled further has at least one mounting hook disposed within the receiving portion for providing positive retention of a portable computer system when coupled with the keyboard sled. A keyboard portion also present on the keyboard sled and also coupled with the interface connector provides input keys. The keyboard sled is also comprised of an integral data storage access slot which is adapted to provide access to a data storage device receptacle of the portable computer system. The keyboard sled also adds input functionality to the portable computer system.

摘要翻译： 适于与便携式计算机系统通信地交互的键盘滑板。 在一个实施例中，键盘滑板包括适于机械地和电子地接收便携式计算机系统的整体接收部分。 接口连接器设置在接收部分内，并且当便携式计算机系统已被插入到接收部分中时，适于提供键盘滑板和便携式计算机系统之间的通信链接。 键盘滑板进一步具有设置在接收部分内的至少一个安装钩，用于在与键盘滑板联接时提供便携式计算机系统的正面保持。 还存在于键盘滑板上并且还与接口连接器耦合的键盘部分提供输入键。 键盘滑板还包括一个完整的数据存储接入槽，其适于提供对便携式计算机系统的数据存储设备插座的访问。 键盘滑板还为便携式计算机系统增加了输入功能。