Hewlett-packard Development Company, L.p.

Compaq Computer Corporation, Inc.

Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.p.

Steven S Homer

Paul J Doczy

Mark C Solomon

Mark H Ruch

Earl W Moore

Stacy L Wolff

Mark S Tracy

Jeffrey A Lev

Lee Warren Atkinson

Rahul V Lakdawala

Ronald E Deluga

Kevin L Massaro

Greangsak Jongolnee

James Scott Love

Jeffrey Kevin Jeansonne

Paul N Walker

Walter J Rankins

Valiuddin Y Ali

Kelly Kennedy Smith

Jonathan R Harris

Michele Bovio

Dustin L Hoffman

Mitchell A Markow

Timothy Neill

Brian D Ryder

Luis C Armendariz

Pasha S Mohi

Adnan A Siddiquie

Dan V Forlenza

Jason Q Paulsel

Kenneth D Reddix

Phillip Prestigomo

Darrell L Brokmeyer

Adam G Sanderson

Hugh D Waddell

Jeffery A Lev

A tablet computer device comprises a overlay membrane detachably couplable to the tablet computer device to protect a display element of the tablet computer device, the overlay membrane having an integrated keyboard.

Tablet computer overlay membrane

The present technique provides a system and method for providing instrument-activated buttons having a sub-surface mechanism for triggering a desired function upon interaction with an above-surface electronic/digital user device, such as a digitizing pointing device. The instrument-activated buttons may be disposed in a display device, a tablet computing device, or any other suitable electronic device. A user navigates a housing surface of the electronic device until a signal identifies the sub-surface button, which may then be activated by performing an instrument-based activation event. The activation event may be a button click, a tip movement, or any other suitable trigger on the electronic/digital user device. A wireless communication is then transmitted between the sub-surface mechanism and the electronic/digital user device to initiate the function associated with the instrument-activated button.

Instrument-activated sub-surface computer buttons and system and method incorporating same

A computer device comprises a calibration module adapted to detect an input frequency for at least one input mode of a digitizer device. The calibration module is configured to determine whether the input frequency is within a frequency tolerance band corresponding to the at least one input mode.

Computer device with digitizer calibration system and method

An electronic device comprising a housing assembly having at least one fiber composite layer molded into a portion of the housing assembly, the at least one fiber composite layer having a warp direction and configured to provide strength to the housing assembly corresponding to the warp direction.

Electronic device housing assembly

Heat dissipation apparatus for dissipating heat generated by a heat-generating component mounted to a circuit board. In one embodiment, the heat dissipation apparatus includes a thermally-conductive heat sink adapted to be placed in contact with the heat-generating component, a bracket adapted to hold the heat sink in place relative to the heat-generating component, and a single coil spring mounted to the bracket adapted to urge the heat sink into contact with the heat-generating component.

Apparatuses and methods for dissipating heat from a computer component

Systems and methods of controlling a fan in an electronic system are disclosed. One example method includes obtaining a control setting of the fan and current speed of the fan. The example method further includes determining a fan speed threshold associated with the obtained control setting. The example method further includes comparing the fan speed threshold to the current speed. The example method further includes generating an alert based on the comparison.

Systems and methods of controlling a fan in an electronic system

A system comprises a circuit board, a pair of electrically-conductive board contacts mounted on the circuit board, and a connector assembly coupled to the board and adapted to receive an electrical component. The connector assembly has a pair of deflectable arms. Each deflectable arm comprises a conductive arm contact. Inserting the electrical component into the connector causes the deflectable arms to be deflected from a resting position and away from said electrical component thereby preventing the board contacts from electrically contacting the arm contacts. When the electrical component is fully seated in the connector, the deflectable arms revert back to the resting positioning thereby causing the arm contacts to electrically contact the board contacts.

Detection of improperly seated electronic component

A display for a notebook computer can include a display panel and a frame configured to house the display panel. The frame can have a one-piece construction from a rear surface of the frame to a front surface of the frame. A method of making a display for a notebook computer is also provided. The method can include the steps of providing a frame and inserting a display panel into the frame. The frame can have a one-piece construction from a rear surface of the frame to a front surface of the frame.

Display for notebook computer and method of making a display for a notebook computer

An electronic device is provided, the electronic device includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a mounting point. The computer system also includes a chassis having a mounting post. The mounting point and the mounting post are flexibly connected.

Printed circuit board (PCB) flexibly connected to a device chassis

A computer system comprises a base portion, a display housing and a cover. The display housing hingeably couples to the base. The display housing containing a display and the display has a first surface to present images to a user and a second surface opposite the first surface. The display housing completely covers the second surface of the display. The cover attaches to the display housing.

Cover for a display

A computer input pen comprises a cylindrical housing and a weight eccentrically disposed within the cylindrical housing relative to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical housing. The weight is rotationally coupled relative to the cylindrical housing with a desired level of friction to absorb rotational energy of the cylindrical housing relative to the weight.

Computer input pen apparatus

An anti-oscillation device for a notebook display can include a clutch housing and a dampening device connected to the shaft extension. The clutch housing can be configured to be connected to the display of the notebook and to a base of the notebook. The clutch housing can include a body and a shaft extension that extends from the body of the clutch housing.

Anti-oscillation device for a notebook display

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Tomball, TX, United States of America

Steven S Homer