H04M1/0279

Mobile device grip
20190289105 · 2019-09-19 ·

A mobile device has at least one grip handle disposed on the back surface of the mobile device. The grip handle comprises at least one grip surface that enables a user to grasp the mobile device and use it with one hand of the user. Various embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

DEVICE WITH A MID-FRAME STRUCTURE AND REVERSE DRAFT
20190281684 · 2019-09-12 · ·

An electronic reading device includes a mid-frame structure such that the mid-frame structure can include a reverse draft. A reverse draft corresponds to a back of the electronic reading device being a predetermined amount wider than a front of the electronic reading device. Additionally, a co-molded mid-frame stiffener provides a predetermined rigidity of the electronic reading device. The electronic reading device also includes a display integrated with the front of the mid-frame structure, wherein a space between the display and the mid-frame structure includes one or more electronic reading device components. Similarly, a back cover is integrated with the back of the mid-frame structure, wherein a space between the back cover and the mid-frame structure includes additional electronic reading device components.

Systems and methods for device case magnets
10409326 · 2019-09-10 · ·

A protective case for an electronic reading device includes a back cover, wherein the back cover is configured to secure the electronic reading device. The back cover includes a plurality of metal plates, each of the plurality of metal plates disposed in a predetermined location. The protective case also includes a front cover, wherein the front cover includes a plurality of magnets, each of the plurality of magnets being disposed in a predetermined location and one or more of the plurality of magnets being positioned based on the location of one or more corresponding metal plates. The front cover also includes a Hall sensor magnet positioned on top of a magnet shielding, wherein the Hall sensor magnet is positioned between the magnet shielding and the back cover of the protective case when the protective case is in a closed position.

Screen Locking Method, Terminal, and Screen Locking Apparatus
20190260864 · 2019-08-22 ·

A screen locking method, a terminal, and a screen locking apparatus are provided. When the terminal detects a first sliding operation performed from a first edge of the touchscreen is not released, a second sliding operation is performed from a second edge of the touchscreen. The terminal selects a to-be-locked area on the touchscreen based on the first edge and the second edge of the touchscreen and respective touch point positions at which the first sliding operation and the second operation stop on the touchscreen. The terminal locks the to-be -locked area.

Mechanical locking of floor panels with vertical snap folding

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges allowing installation with vertical snap folding that could be accomplished automatically without tools and where the short edge locking system has a tongue made in one piece with the panel. The floor panels may have a first and a second connector at the long edges that are configured to obtain a minimum of friction facilitating a displacement, by a spring back force from the bending of a short edge locking strip, of a new panel in a horizontal direction along the long edge during the vertical snap folding action.

Ultrathin Electronic Device
20190253544 · 2019-08-15 ·

An ultrathin electronic device comprising a front housing, a display screen component, a frame-shaped rear housing, a battery and a battery cover is described. The front housing includes a side frame disposed around a periphery thereof, a lower bearing part, and a through-hole formed in a middle part of the bearing part; the display screen component is disposed in the front housing, a head part of the battery is inserted in the through-hole, and a space enclosed by the rear housing and the battery cover accommodates a tail part of the battery therein. In addition, a positioning lip on an outer wall of the battery is provided to further simplify the structure of a battery cover and front housing, and to reduce overall thickness of a battery cover and rear housing.

Foldable cellphone shade attachment
10382603 · 2019-08-13 ·

A foldable cellphone shade attachment for shading a cellphone screen to reduce glare includes a clip configured to selectively engage a first edge of a cellphone and a frame comprising a base and a plurality of support rods. The base has a rear side coupled to the clip and a pair of extensions perpendicularly extending along a second edge and a third edge of the cellphone. The plurality of support rods is pivotably coupled to the base and has a folded position resting on the base and an alternative open position extending upwardly from the base. A flexible cover is coupled to the frame. The cover is attached the base and each of the plurality of support rods and extends from the rear side of the base to the front support rod such that only a viewing opening remains uncovered in the open position.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED BRIGHTNESS CONTROL IN RESPONSE TO ONE USER INPUT

An electronic device includes an adjustable RGBW front light. The electronic device additional includes circuitry configured to determine if a transition between phases has occurred, the phases being based on a time of day, automatically display a predetermined screen color temperature via the adjustable RGBW front light in response to the transition between phases, and automatically adjust a predetermined mixture of light to be displayed via the adjustable RGBW front light such that the predetermined screen color temperature does not change in response to a change in a brightness level of the electronic device.

Clip for mounting external device to electronic device

In an aspect, a device-and-clip system is provided for an electronic device. The system includes an external device that cooperates with at least one electronic device feature on the rear face to perform a selected function. The system includes a clip including a first clip arm having an arm marker thereon and which is engageable with the front face of the electronic device and a second clip arm that is engageable with the rear face of the electronic device. The system further includes an application that is executable to instruct the electronic device to display a screen marker on the display screen in a selected position and in a selected orientation such that positioning and orienting of the first clip arm on the display screen of the smart phone with the arm marker aligned with the position and orientation of the screen marker positions the external device in alignment with the at least one electronic device feature.

GRIPPING ATTACHMENT APPARATUS
20240179232 · 2024-05-30 ·

An apparatus is provided for receiving an item having an attachment surface. The apparatus comprises an elongated main body, an attachment socket, and a plurality of grooves. The attachment socket is formed on the elongated main body. The plurality of grooves is formed on the elongated main body. The attachment socket and the plurality of grooves are located opposite to each other about the elongated main body. The attachment socket is configured to releasably receive the attachment surface.