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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8112060 | Electronic device with detachable audio module An electronic device includes a main body and an audio module. The main body includes a first circuit board and a first coil. The first circuit board is configured for processing electrical signals. The first coil is electrically connected with the first circuit boa... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7894793 | Portable electronic device with fastening mechanism A portable electronic device includes a main body and a subsidiary casing. The main body includes a first side wall and a bottom wall. The first side wall defines at least one receptacle and at least one hole therein. The receptacle includes a cavity and a slot. The... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7843688 | Latching mechanisms for portable electronic devices A latching mechanism (10, 20) for a portable electronic device, the latching mechanism comprising one or more of a male/female element (10/20) configured to provide for latching under physical engagement with one or more of a complementary female/male ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7813712 | Electronic device having metal outer case and antenna therein With the object of providing an electronic device having good radio signal receiving characteristics with a metal outer case housing therewithin an antenna section without restrictions imposed with regard to material or design, an electronic device minimally having ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7725095 | RF circuit with stacked printed circuit boards An RF unit comprises a tuner, a demodulator and a mixer. At least the tuner and the mixer are disposed on separate first and second substrates. The RF unit further comprises a housing accommodating the first and second substrates. The first substrate and the second ... | 05/25/2010 |
| RE40750 | RF circuit module and chassis including amplifier An amplifier module for radio frequency signal circuits includes an electrically conductive housing. Two coax connectors are electrically linked to an amplifier circuit contained within the module. A separate transformer is external to the module. Both the module an... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7519350 | Dustproof structure and dust entry preventing method and electronic device having same dustproof structure A structure is provided which is capable of reliably suppressing deformation caused by deterioration of a gasket member to maintain a dustproof function and of avoiding interference with other components mounted within electronic devices including a liquid crystal d... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7512397 | Battery cover assembly A battery cover assembly (100) includes a housing (30), fixing assembly (40), cover (10) and button (20). The housing includes a receptacle (33) in a middle portion thereof; and two latch slots (37) defined in a botto... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7440269 | Notebook computer with an integrated cosmetic set A notebook computer is suitable for a user who wears make-up. In addition to the computing power, a cosmetic set is integrated into the notebook computer. Thus the user can carry the notebook computer with the cosmetic set together as one single item instead of carr... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7421265 | Selectable network antenna systems and methods A network device is disclosed, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, which includes a transceiver adapted to transmit and receive information and an internal antenna and an external antenna connector coupled to the transceiver. A housing enclose... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7415265 | Portable electric apparatus for radio broadcasting simple in structure and antenna device used for the apparatus In a portable electric apparatus comprising a radio tuner, an optical disc drive, a casing, and an antenna, the apparatus further comprises a lid arranged on a top surface of the casing. The lid is openable for taking the optical disc into and out from the optical d... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7406298 | Wireless communication system A wireless communication apparatus adapted to be mounted on an elevated surface having an electrical socket thereon. The apparatus includes a housing, a photocell and a transceiver. The housing at least partially defines an interior space and has a portion which is ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7395095 | Mobile communication terminal A mobile communication terminal with an acoustic chamber for a hands-free speaker. The acoustic chamber is closed or sealed by a removable lid that checks or mates with the chassis or with rear cover of the terminal. The removable lid is arranged to be secured in a ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7386325 | Method and apparatus for a holster having a user interface A holster 101 for a portable electronic device 116 having a user interface 108 disposed upon said holster. The user interface is electrically coupled, through an electrical connector 202 to the portable electronic device when the portable... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7386294 | Dedicated short-range communication on-vehicle apparatus A dedicated short-range communication on-vehicle apparatus easily attachable on a wind shield of the motor vehicle includes an antenna, a radio module, a data processing unit and others contained in a single box-like housing. The antenna (8) has directivity i... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7386282 | Portable communication apparatus A portable communication apparatus including a first housing extending along a longitudinal direction, a second housing connected at substantially one end of the first housing, and a pair of link arms formed on the second housing facing each other, for connecting th... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7383029 | Transmitter having an inner plate for preventing an electronic substrate from coming off A transmitter having a structure causing no complicated manufacturing process and no damage of a sealing rubber and capable of certainly preventing an electronic substrate from coming off in exchanging a battery is provided. An inner plate is a component, which has ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7383066 | Side button switch in mobile communication terminal and vibration-preventing device thereof A mobile communication terminal includes at least one function key which demonstrates improved resistance to vibration. This is achieved by positioning a spacer between the function key and an associated switch, which in the case of a mobile terminal may be a tact s... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7379712 | Wearable device A wearable device comprises one or more circuit substrates comprising electrically conductive parts, a radio unit and a loop antenna coupled to the radio unit. The loop antenna comprises a conductor formed into a loop, wherein the electrically conductive parts of at... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7363068 | Portable electronic apparatus A portable electronic apparatus including an apparatus body having an angle-adjustment device and a sliding-cover is provided. The sliding-cover selectively covers an internal space of the apparatus body and forms a rotatable connection with the angle-adjustment dev... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7363023 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. A V-shaped groove is provided adjacent an operation panel, the V-shaped groove containing a first slope s... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7363034 | Cellular docking station A system for communicating with the user of a cellular telephone via the cellular mobile radio (CMR) system and the public switched telephone network (PSTN). A communications interface appends the telephone exchange number of an outgoing communication to include an ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7363054 | System and method for wireless transactions Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an attachment that may be coupled to a wireless communication device, such as a cellular telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or the like to perform commercial or other information transactions, as well as... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7362222 | Eyeglass locator An eyeglass locator system for facilitating finding misplaced eyeglasses includes a remote transmitter and eyeglasses having a receiver, power source, amplifier, and speaker. When the eyeglasses have been misplaced, the transmitter is used to send a signal. The rece... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7353051 | Torque cell A hand held mobile terminal includes at least one torque cell for facilitating a torsionally stiff housing structure. The torque cell includes a plurality of first locking members located around a perimeter of a first housing and a plurality of second locking member... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7340238 | Personal communications and cosmetics apparatus A portable personal communications and cosmetics apparatus (1) comprising a base unit (2) having side walls with cavities (17a-f) therein for receiving removable cosmetics products (18a-f) and a mobile phone un... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336236 | Triangular dipole antenna A triangle dipole antenna includes a first substrate, a first radiating part, and a second radiating part. The first substrate has a first surface and a second surface, which is opposite to the first surface. In this case, the first surface has a first feeding point... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7333777 | Latching assembly for a removabable cover of a wireless communication device A wireless communication device includes a removable panel (100), a base cover (200) and a latching assembly (300). The removable panel has a first mounting portion (120). The base cover has a second mounting portion (240) correspo... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331666 | Eyewear with a mounted radio frequency transceiver An eyewear having a frame, at least one temple attached to the frame, and a radio frequency transceiver for short-distance wireless communication. The radio frequency transceiver is mounted on either the frame or the temple and is configured to form an ad hoc wirele... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329153 | Audio output device An audio output device (200) adapted for matching with a MP 3 player (100), comprises a cap (20) and an earphone assembly (30) connecting with the cap (20). The cap (20) has a body (21) and a connector (22) rec... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325282 | Multifunctional electronic carabiner for climbing The present invention discloses a carabiner for climbing, a body (1) thereof is connected with a left and a right arm parts (4) and (9) via hinges (5) and (10), the left and the right arm parts (4) and (9) respectivel... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7324348 | Telecommunications chassis and card A chassis and associated telecommunication circuit card are disclosed. The chassis has heat dissipation and flame containment features while accommodating a high density of the circuitry cards. Embodiments include an inner housing with a double-layer middle floor di... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7324807 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321759 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel, a V-shaped groove is provided which contains a first slope stretching awa... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321760 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321757 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321756 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321758 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7313246 | Information system using eyewear for communication Eyewear comprises a microphone and a speaker. An eyewear neck strap couples the microphone and speaker to a wearer unit carried by the eyewear wearer. The wearer unit exchanges wireless signals with a base station. The base station is coupled to various devices such... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7312758 | Dual gain handheld radio antenna The present invention concerns a dual gain antenna system 100 with an integrated system to control a matching network 214. The dual gain antenna system 100 comprises an antenna that includes a first helically shaped antenna element 104, a... | 12/25/2007 |
