Abstract:
A display (202) is formed on an OLED layer (210) and at least one other layer formed of different display technology (212). At least one sensor (206 and/or 208) is used to determine a condition which impacts readability of the display (202). The different display layers are enabled and disabled in response to the sensed conditions to provide optimum viewing.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to ink compositions 350 and printed substrates produced using the ink, inkjet dispensers 450 including the ink, printing systems 400 for using and printing with the ink, and methods for using the same. In an embodiment, the ink composition is a consumable inkjet ink formulated by combining an aqueous inkjet vehicle having at least one water soluble organic solvent, and a colorant.
Abstract:
A main sealing system (500) for use in an electronic device comprises a first half housing (501) and a second half housing (516) such that a sympathetic seal (525) is attached integrally with the first half housing (501). The second half housing (516) comprises an integrally formed compression surface (511) for biasing the sympathetic seal (525) in an outwardly manner to prevent fluid from entering a cavity (618) formed when the first half housing (501) and second half housing (516) are joined to form an enclosure for the electronic device.
Abstract:
A multi-sided radio (200) includes an audio centric side (210) including a speaker (208) operationally independent of functions on an opposing side, a data centric side (220) on the opposing side of the audio centric side, and a top controller side (250) having at least one control function (202 or 204). The audio centric side can include an option module (242) for placement as an insert enabling additional functions including camera functions, environmental sensors, WLAN transceivers, audio upgrades, and bar code readers as examples. The data centric side can include a keypad (214 and 216) and a display (218). The speaker can reside behind the display of the data centric side and has full porting out of the audio centric side.
Abstract:
A multi-sided radio (200) includes an audio centric side (210) including a speaker (208) operationally independent of functions on an opposing side, a data centric side (220) on the opposing side of the audio centric side, and a top controller side (250) having at least one control function (202 or 204). The audio centric side can include an option module (242) for placement as an insert enabling additional functions including camera functions, environmental sensors, WLAN transceivers, audio upgrades, and bar code readers as examples. The data centric side can include a keypad (214 and 216) and a display (218). The speaker can reside behind the display of the data centric side and has full porting out of the audio centric side.
Abstract:
A printed circuit board (100) and a method (302,304,306,308) for imbedding a battery (106) in the printed circuit board are disclosed. The method includes connecting (302) the battery to a first inner pad (116) and a second inner pad (118) on an inner core layer (104) and forming a first battery contact (122) between a first outer pad (108) and the first inner pad (116). The method also includes electrically isolating (306) the first battery contact (122) and forming a second battery contact (124) between a second outer pad (110) and the second inner pad (118).
Abstract:
A submersible electrical connector assembly (300) includes an electrical connector (301) mounted to a first substrate (309) where a second substrate (311) adjoins the first substrate (309). The second substrate (311) is comprised of a pliable material that acts as a seal. The first substrate and second substrate are positioned within a compartmentalized area of an electrical device housing for preventing water or other fluid from entering an aperture within the housing. Although water may inadvertently enter the electrical connector (301), the connector assembly (300) is substantially submersible since water is prevented from entering the housing (400) as used for an electronic device.
Abstract:
A battery pack (110) having a plurality of cells (103, 105) utilizes a pull up resistor (116) multiplexed between separate voltage supply sources (120, 122) and a single battery contact (106) to monitor individual cell temperatures. A plurality of thermistors (102, 104) are coupled in series between ground potential (108) and the single battery pack contact (106), each thermistor being coupled to one cell of the pack. Individual voltage divider circuits are formed for each thermistor (102, 104) as the pull up resistor (116) is multiplexed between the voltage supply sources (120, 122).
Abstract:
A battery pack (110) having a plurality of cells (103, 105) utilizes a pull up resistor (116) multiplexed between separate voltage supply sources (120, 122) and a single battery contact (106) to monitor individual cell temperatures. A plurality of thermistors (102, 104) are coupled in series between ground potential (108) and the single battery pack contact (106), each thermistor being coupled to one cell of the pack. Individual voltage divider circuits are formed for each thermistor (102, 104) as the pull up resistor (116) is multiplexed between the voltage supply sources (120, 122).
Abstract:
An antenna assembly allows for a retractable/extendable antenna to be used in conjunction with a sealed portable communication device (200). An antenna bushing assembly (204) is used in conjunction with a sealed housing (208) having an unsealed compartment (206). The sealed housing (208) includes a radio frequency (RF) connector (210) formed therein. The bushing assembly (204) includes an RF plug (216) for mating with the RF connector (210) of the sealed housing (208). A sleeve (230) extends from the bushing assembly (204) to act as a passageway for water intrusion into the unsealed compartment (206). An antenna (100) can thus retract and extend within the sleeve (230) of the unsealed compartment (206) while the RF connection remains intact due to the interconnect provided between the bushing assembly (204) and the sealed housing (208).