Multifunctional cover integrated into sub-panel of portable electronic device
    1.
    发明授权
    Multifunctional cover integrated into sub-panel of portable electronic device 有权
    多功能盖子集成在便携式电子设备的子面板中

    公开(公告)号:US08270149B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-18

    申请号:US12463290

    申请日:2009-05-08

    IPC分类号: G06F1/16

    摘要: A cover for an opening in the housing of a portable electronic device that provides a function in addition to that of protecting the opening from dirt. The cover can be coupled to the housing so that it can move between a closed position within the housing's surface recess and an open position that allows access to the opening in the housing. In the closed position, the cover becomes part of the housing and the of the device is generally unchanged. The cover can function as an antenna for wireless communication between the device and a network or access point, and it can contain circuitry for devices such as transmitter/receivers. The cover can also function as a display device, a speaker, or an alarm. Thus an existing cover that occupies space within the volume of a handheld device can be utilized for expanding the functionality of the device while generally retaining the current form factor of the device.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于便携式电子设备的壳体中的开口的盖,除了保护开口免受污垢之外,还提供了功能。 盖可以联接到壳体,使得其可以在壳体的表面凹部内的关闭位置和允许接近壳体中的开口的打开位置之间移动。 在关闭位置,盖子成为壳体的一部分,并且设备的尺寸一般不变。 盖可以用作设备和网络或接入点之间的无线通信的天线,并且其可以包含诸如发射机/接收机之类的设备的电路。 盖子还可以用作显示装置,扬声器或报警器。 因此,在手持设备的体积内占据空间的现有覆盖物可用于扩展设备的功能,同时通常保留设备的当前形状因子。

    Multifunctional cover integrated into sub-panel of portable electronic device
    8.
    发明授权
    Multifunctional cover integrated into sub-panel of portable electronic device 有权
    多功能盖子集成在便携式电子设备的子面板中

    公开(公告)号:US06842335B1

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-11

    申请号:US09993732

    申请日:2001-11-21

    IPC分类号: G06F1/16

    摘要: A cover for an opening in the housing of a portable electronic device that provides a function in addition to that of protecting the opening from dirt. The cover can be coupled to the housing so that it can move between a closed position within the housing's surface recess and an open position that allows access to the opening in the housing. In the closed position, the cover becomes part of the housing and the form factor of the device is generally unchanged. The cover can function as an antenna for wireless communication between the device and a network or access point, and it can contain circuitry for devices such as transmitter/receivers. The cover can also function as a display device, a speaker, or an alarm. Thus an existing cover that occupies space within the volume of a handheld device can be utilized for expanding the functionality of the device while generally retaining the current form factor of the device.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于便携式电子设备的壳体中的开口的盖,除了保护开口免受污垢之外,还提供了功能。 盖可以联接到壳体,使得其可以在壳体的表面凹部内的关闭位置和允许接近壳体中的开口的打开位置之间移动。 在关闭位置,盖子成为外壳的一部分,并且设备的外形尺寸一般不变。 盖可以用作设备和网络或接入点之间的无线通信的天线,并且其可以包含诸如发射机/接收机之类的设备的电路。 盖子还可以用作显示装置,扬声器或报警器。 因此,在手持设备的体积内占据空间的现有覆盖物可用于扩展设备的功能,同时通常保留设备的当前形状因子。

    Optical sensor based user interface for a portable electronic device
    9.
    发明授权
    Optical sensor based user interface for a portable electronic device 有权
    一种用于便携式电子设备的光学传感器用户界面

    公开(公告)号:US06816154B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-09

    申请号:US09871375

    申请日:2001-05-30

    IPC分类号: G09G508

    摘要: An apparatus and method are described herein, which simultaneously promotes a positive computing experience for users of portable computer systems and increases overall durability and longevity thereof. In one embodiment, an optical apparatus enhances the user computing experience, in one embodiment by simplifying operation, and is much more durable and long-lasting than mechanical switch and dial type devices it may replace. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to an apparatus, which enables efficient portable computer device function, field, and data selection, gaming, input, interconnection, and other switching-related functions, simplifying operation and enhancing versatility thereof, yet without exposing the portable computer interior to any degree to incursion of environmental contamination. In one embodiment, an optical apparatus obviates openings in a portable computer package which would otherwise be required. In one embodiment, the apparatus, capable of sensing manipulation and directed by software, has a light source and corresponding light sensor.