An apparatus includes first and second portions configured for relative movement; and a compression transmission arrangement extending between them and configured to enable movement of the first portion and the second portion towards each other and further configured to transmit compression forces between the first portion and the second portion to limit movement of the first portion and the second portion towards each other. The apparatus further includes a tension transmission arrangement extending between those portions which is configured to enable movement of the first portion and the second portion away from each other and further configured to transmit tension forces between the first portion and the second portion to limit movement of the first portion and the second portion away from each other. Both transmission arrangements may be on the same side of an equilibrium plane of the apparatus.

A deformation preventing device for a display device includes: an elastically deformable sheet-shaped display unit; a sensor that integrally deforms with the display unit, and outputs a signal corresponding to deformation of the display unit; a control unit that compares an amount of the deformation of the display unit with a prescribed value based on the signal, and outputs a comparison result; and a drive unit that outputs a drive signal to an actuating unit based on the comparison result, the drive signal causing the actuating unit to perform a warning operation, the actuating unit being different from the display unit.

Methods and devices for minimizing and maximizing displayed output associated with applications are provided. More particularly, an application presented across two or more screens of a device in a landscape mode can be minimized to present portion of the application in one of the screens. With respect to a maximization operation received with respect to a page of an application results in the expansion of the displayed portion of the application to multiple screens of the device. Input to effect minimization and maximization operations can be entered in one or more gesture capture regions associated with the screens.

A protective carrying case for a mobile electronic device is provided having a concealed storage compartment. The concealed compartment may store credit cards, identification cards and other personal articles. The case also includes an integrated stand that enables a user to prop the mobile device at a desired angle.

Provided is a portable electronic device that can further enhance user experience during use of the portable electronic device.

The portable electronic device includes: a housing; a first projection portion configured to be accommodated in the housing and to project from a first end surface of the housing; a second projection portion configured to be accommodated in the housing and to project from a second end surface of the housing; and a controller configured to control the manner of projection of the first projection portion or the second projection portion.

A handheld communication device includes first and second screens, a hinge to rotate the first and second screens between open and closed positions, and a position sensor to determine the relative position of the first and second screens. The position sensor can be a Hall-Effect sensor.

Methods and devices for selectively presenting a user interface in a dual screen device. More particularly, the method includes providing a gallery for the dual screen device. The gallery can present one or more images in a user interface. The gallery user interface can adapt to changes in the device configuration. Further, the gallery can display images or videos in the various configurations.

A foldable electronic apparatus with an adjusting bracket includes a first body having a rail and steps disposed along the rail, a second body pivotally connected to the first body to pivot and be unfolded and folded relative thereto, a first supporting member having first and second ends opposite to each other, and a second supporting member having third end and fourth ends opposite to each other. The first end is pivotally connected to the first body. The second end is pivotally connected to the second supporting member and located between the third and fourth ends. The third end is movably coupled to the rail. The first and second supporting members and the second body form a linkage mechanism, so the first and second supporting members pivot relative to the first body. The steps limit the third end to generate a unique moving path on the rail.

Disclosed are a heat dissipation structure, a heat dissipation component and a mounting method thereof, and a foldable terminal device. The heat dissipation structure may include: a plurality of elastic heat conduction units; and at least one layer of heat conduction mesh, the heat conduction mesh includes a plurality of interlaced mesh wires, each two interlaced mesh wires are rotatable relative to each other, and the plurality of mesh wires are interlaced to form gaps in which the elastic heat conduction units are arranged.

Methods and devices for selecting a card from an application stack, wherein the card represents a corresponding application that a user would like to make active or bring focus to. The selecting includes one or more of a dragging and a tapping action, with these actions being triggers for transitioning the device to an optional drag state or tapped state, respectively. Transitioning through this state executes the activating of a corresponding application or other action on the device to facilitate window/application/desktop management. The selecting further allows a user to specify which a touch screen (or portion hereof) on which a particular application should be launched.