Electronic Device with Display Chassis Structures

Electronic devices may include displays. A display may include backlight components that provide backlight illumination for the display. Backlight components may include a light guide plate that distributes light from a light source across the display. Display chassis structures may be used to support display layers and backlight components. A metal chassis may include a portion that partially surrounds the light source. Openings or perforations in the metal chassis may allow the portion that surrounds the light source to flex about a flex axis. A portion of a display layer may be mounted to a plastic chassis. The plastic chassis may be insert molded over a light source, may form part of a package for a light source, may be adhered to a light source, or may wrap around the light source. An encapsulant may be formed over the light source to protect the light source from vibrations and contaminants. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display having a display layer;a light source configured to provide light;a light guide plate configured to receive the light and to provide the light to the display as backlight illumination; anda plastic display chassis on which a portion of the display layer is mounted, wherein the plastic display chassis partially surrounds the light source.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the light source comprises a light-emitting diode and wherein the light-emitting diode comprises a semiconductor device mounted on a lead frame structure.3. The electronic device defined in further comprising a wire bond that electrically couples the semiconductor device to the lead frame structure.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the plastic display chassis is molded over at least some of the lead frame structure to form a package for the light source.5. The electronic device defined in further comprising a printed circuit substrate claim 2 , wherein the light-emitting diode is attached to the printed circuit substrate using solder.6. The ...

Methods for manufacturing customized antenna structures

Antenna structures may be customized to compensate for manufacturing variations in electronic device antennas. The antenna structures may include an antenna resonating element and a ground. Customizations may be made to the antenna structures by performing customization operations such as adding material, removing material, deforming material, and making electrical adjustments. Customizations may be performed to a conductive antenna resonating element structure, to a ground structure, or to associated antenna structures such as parasitic antenna elements. During manufacturing operations, antenna structures may be characterized by making radio-frequency antenna performance measurements. Antenna performance can be compared to desired performance levels and compensating customizations for the antenna structures can be identified. Customized antenna structures can be installed in electronic devices during manufacturing to produce devices that meet desired specifications.

Solid memorizer module, portable computing device and assembly method thereof

The present invention relates a solid memorizer module, a portable computing device and an assembly method thereof. The portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in said base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

HIGH-SPEED CONNECTOR SYSTEM

Connector receptacles that may have a desired form factor to fit in a stylized device enclosure. These stylized connector receptacles and corresponding connector inserts may also be capable of high-speed performance. Examples may also provide circuitry for these connector inserts and connector receptacles that support these high speeds. 1. An electronic device comprising:a connector receptacle comprising:a housing having a first plurality of slots in a top side and a second plurality of slots in a bottom side;a first plurality of contacts at least partially surrounded by a first contact housing portion, the first plurality of contacts positioned in the first plurality of slots in the housing;a second plurality of contacts at least partially surrounded by a second contact housing portion, the second plurality of contacts positioned in the second plurality of slots in the housing;a top shell portion over the top of the housing, the top shell portion comprising electromagnetic contacts extending from a front of the top shell; anda bottom shell portion under the bottom of the housing, the bottom shell portion comprising electromagnetic contacts extending from a front of the top shell.2. The electronic device of further comprising a first insulating layer between the first plurality of contacts and the top shell portion and a second insulating layer between the second plurality of contacts and the bottom shell portion.3. The electronic device of further comprising a mounting surface where the connector receptacle is attached to the mounting surface and a device enclosure for the electronic device.4. The electronic device of further comprising a first piece of conductive foam to form a ground path between the mounting surface and a structure having a housing electrically connected to the device enclosure.5. The electronic device of wherein the top shell portion is formed using a deep-drawn process.6. The electronic device of further comprising a U-shaped bracket having ...

High-speed connector system

Connector receptacles, examples of which comprise a housing having a first plurality of slots in a top side and a second plurality of slots in a bottom side, a top row of contacts positioned in the first plurality of slots in the housing, a bottom row of contacts positioned in the second plurality of slots in the housing, a top shell portion over the top of the housing, the top shell portion comprising first and second electromagnetic contacts extending from a front of the top shell and passing through openings in the top side of the housing, and a bottom shell portion under the bottom of the housing, the bottom shell portion comprising third and fourth electromagnetic contacts extending from a front of the bottom shell and passing through openings in the bottom side of the housing.

NON-RECTANGULAR BATTERIES FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The disclosed embodiments provide a battery cell. The battery cell includes a set of layers forming a non-rectangular shape, wherein the set of layers comprises a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The battery cell also includes a first conductive tab coupled to the cathode and a second conductive tab coupled to the anode. The layers are enclosed in a flexible pouch, and the first and second conductive tabs are extended through seals in the pouch to provide terminals for the battery cell. Furthermore, the non-rectangular shape is created by removing material from one or more of the layers. 125.-. (canceled)26. A battery cell , comprising:a set of layers forming a non-rectangular shape, wherein each of the set of layers comprises a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating and each of the layers includes at least one rounded corner;a first conductive tab coupled to the cathode; anda second conductive tab coupled to the anode, and the first and second conductive tabs extending from the non-rectangular shape.27. The battery cell of claim 26 , wherein the non-rectangular shape is created by removing material from one or more of the layers.28. The battery cell of claim 26 , further comprising a flexible pouch enclosing the set of layers.29. The battery cell of claim 28 ,wherein the first and second conductive tabs extend through seals in the flexible pouch to provide terminals for the battery cell.30. The battery cell of claim 26 , wherein the layers each have the same non-rectangular shape.31. The battery cell of claim 26 , wherein the non-rectangular shape comprises two or more thicknesses.32. A method for manufacturing a battery cell claim 26 , comprising:obtaining a set of layers for the battery cell, wherein each of the set of layers comprises a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating and each of the layers includes at least one rounded ...

Component for an electronic device

FLEXIBLE BATTERY PACK

Flexible battery packs for use in electronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible battery pack may include a plurality of cells, such as galvanic or photovoltaic cells. The battery pack also may include a plurality of laminate layers coupled to the cells that include a top laminate layer and a bottom laminate layer. An adhesive may be used to couple the top and bottom laminate layers together such that each of the plurality of cells is isolated from each other. This arrangement may allow the battery to be shaped to fit a form factor of the electronic device. This arrangement also may allow one or more of the cells to be selectively removed from the plurality, which may be desirable from a manufacturing perspective. 120-. (canceled)21. A flexible battery pack comprising:a plurality of cells;a conductive layer electrically connecting adjacent cells of the plurality of cells;a top layer; and the top and bottom layers form a compliant region between at least two adjacent cells; and', 'the conductive layer is positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer within the compliant region., 'a bottom layer coupled to the top layer to enclose each cell of the plurality of cells between the top and bottom layers, wherein22. The flexible battery pack of claim 21 , wherein the compliant region forms a hinge between the at least two adjacent cells.23. The flexible battery pack of claim 22 , wherein the hinge is configured to bend along a single bend axis.24. The flexible battery pack of claim 21 , wherein:the plurality of cells are arranged in a two-dimensional array;the compliant region is a vertical compliant region formed between two cells in a row of cells;a horizontal compliant region is formed between two cells in a column of cells; andboth the vertical and horizontal compliant regions are folded resulting in the plurality of cells forming a non-planar arrangement.25. The flexible battery pack of claim 21 , wherein:the ...

NON-RECTANGULAR BATTERIES FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The disclosed embodiments provide a battery cell. The battery cell includes a set of layers forming a non-rectangular shape, wherein the set of layers comprises a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The battery cell also includes a first conductive tab coupled to the cathode and a second conductive tab coupled to the anode. The layers are enclosed in a flexible pouch, and the first and second conductive tabs are extended through seals in the pouch to provide terminals for the battery cell. Furthermore, the non-rectangular shape is created by removing material from one or more of the layers. 1. A battery cell , comprising:a set of layers forming a non-rectangular shape, wherein the set of layers comprises a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating,wherein the non-rectangular shape is created by removing material from one or more of the layers.225.-. (canceled) 1. FieldThe present embodiments relate to batteries for portable electronic devices. More specifically, the present embodiments relate to battery cells with non-rectangular shapes to facilitate efficient use of space within portable electronic devices.2. Related ArtRechargeable batteries are presently used to provide power to a wide variety of portable electronic devices, including laptop computers, tablet computers, mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), digital music players and cordless power tools. The most commonly used type of rechargeable battery is a lithium battery, which can include a lithium-ion or a lithium-polymer battery.Lithium-polymer batteries often include cells that are packaged in flexible pouches. Such pouches are typically lightweight and inexpensive to manufacture. Moreover, these pouches may be tailored to various cell dimensions, allowing lithium-polymer batteries to be used in space-constrained portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptop computers, and/or digital cameras. For ...

Rechargeable battery with a jelly roll having multiple thicknesses

The disclosed embodiments relate to the design of a battery cell with multiple thicknesses. This battery cell includes a jelly roll enclosed in a pouch, wherein the jelly roll includes layers which are wound together, including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The jelly roll also includes a first conductive tab coupled to the cathode and a second conductive tab coupled to the anode. The jelly roll is enclosed in a flexible pouch, and the first and second conductive tabs are extended through seals in the pouch to provide terminals for the battery cell. Furthermore, the battery cell has two or more thicknesses, wherein the different thicknesses are created by removing material from one or more of the layers before winding the layers together.

Low profile connector

An electrical board-to-board connector including a flexible cable assembly having a low profile or dimensionally reduced configuration. The connector body of a cable assembly may be widened to provide the structural rigidity sufficient to support an array of solder lead connections. Other support elements may be omitted from the cable assembly, which results in a reduced height dimension. The flexible cable assembly may also include a cowling used to retain the cable assembly against a circuit board. The cowling may also be configured to reduce the dimensions or dimensional footprint of the connection.

Electronic device

Optical connector

An electronic device having an optical connector that provides and/or receives optical signals through openings or perforations formed at an external surface of the electronic device. These openings can serve as the interface of the optical connector through which the electronic device can engage in one-way or two-way communication with corresponding optical connectors of other electronic devices. These openings can be sized such that they are not visible or not easily visible with the naked human eye. As such, these openings can be too small for communicating with corresponding optical connectors using any single one of these openings. But light that is collectively transmitted through or received through a group of these openings can provide optical signals that can be used to communicate with corresponding optical connectors using optical signals.

Trimless glass enclosure interface

An enclosure for a portable computing device can include a cover glass affixed to an enclosure without trim pieces disposed between the cover glass and the disclosure. In one embodiment, the enclosure can include an edge profile that can define a relatively large contact pad about the enclosure. The contact pad can distribute impact forces over a relatively large area and thereby protect the cover glass integrity.

Electronic devices with flexible circuit light shields

Electronic devices may include displays. A display may include backlight structures that generate light and display layers that generate images using the generated light. An electronic device may include an opaque flexible printed circuit that is wrapped around one or more edges of the backlight structures. The opaque flexible printed circuit may prevent light from the backlight structures from reaching other electronic components or escaping from the device. The opaque flexible printed circuit may include signal lines that communicate signals between a printed circuit board and the display. The opaque flexible printed circuit may be a layer of the printed circuit board that extends from an edge of the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board may include an additional flexible extended printed circuit layer that wraps around a surface of the printed circuit board and forms a portion of a conductive shield over that surface.

Computer housing

A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.

Electronic devices with displays having attached optical films

Electronic devices may include displays having backlight structures that include optical films. The optical films may help guide light from the backlight structures to display layers that generate display images using the light. The optical films may be attached together at one or more locations. The optical films may be attached to a structural member of the backlight structures. The structural member may be formed along each edge of the optical films and prevent the optical films from sliding within the display. Each optical film may be designed to expand to a common lateral size when the display is operated at a display operating temperature. The optical films may each include an elongated opening such as a slot through which a pin can be placed to partially constrain the movement of the optical films while allowing the optical films to expand or contract under changing thermal conditions in the display.

Welded high-density low-profile interconnect system

An electronic device may have printed circuits to which electrical components are mounted. The printed circuits may have metal traces that form signal lines and contact pads. Vias or other conductive structures may be used in interconnecting the signal lines to the contact pads. The contact pads may have elongated shapes or other shapes and may be formed in arrays on the printed circuits. Laser welds or other electrical connections may be used to join contact pads on a first printed circuit to respective contact pads on a second printed circuit. The laser welds may form part of a rectangular region of welds or may form part of a non-rectangular region of welds such as a region with a curved edge. Alignment marks may be used in aligning the contact pads.

Electronic devices with flexible displays having fastened bent edges

An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges.

Component for an electronic device

Electronic Devices With Flexible Displays Having Fastened Bent Edges

An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges. 1. (canceled)2. An electronic device , comprising:a display substrate having a first portion that defines a plane and a second portion that curves out of the plane;an array of organic light-emitting diode pixels on the first and second portions of the display substrate; anda mandrel having a curved surface, wherein the second portion of the display substrate is attached to the curved surface of the mandrel.3. The electronic device defined in further comprising a display cover layer having a first portion that defines a plane and a second portion that curves out of the plane claim 2 , wherein the organic light-emitting diode pixels display images through the first portion and the second portion of the display cover layer.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the display cover layer comprises glass.5. The electronic device defined in further comprising a layer of adhesive that attaches the second portion of the display substrate to the curved surface of the mandrel.6. The electronic device defined in wherein the display substrate comprises a sheet of polymer.7. The ...

Portable computing device

A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in said base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

Electronic device with display chassis structures

Electronic devices may include displays. A display may include backlight components that provide backlight illumination for the display. Backlight components may include a light guide plate that distributes light from a light source across the display. Display chassis structures may be used to support display layers and backlight components. A metal chassis may include a portion that partially surrounds the light source. Openings or perforations in the metal chassis may allow the portion that surrounds the light source to flex about a flex axis. A portion of a display layer may be mounted to a plastic chassis. The plastic chassis may be insert molded over a light source, may form part of a package for a light source, may be adhered to a light source, or may wrap around the light source. An encapsulant may be formed over the light source to protect the light source from vibrations and contaminants.

Portable computing device

A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

Electronic device with indirectly fed slot antennas

An electronic device may be provided with antennas. Antennas for the electronic device may be formed from slot antenna structures. A slot antenna structure may be formed from portions of a metal housing for an electronic device. The slots of the slot antenna structures may be indirectly fed to form first and second indirectly fed slot antennas. The first and second indirectly fed slot antennas may be formed from slots in a rear surface of an electronic device and a sidewall of the electronic device. The slots may have open ends along an edge of the sidewall and may have closed ends that face each other. A hybrid antenna may also be formed in the electronic device.

Portable computing system

A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.

Portable computer electrical grounding and audio system architectures

A portable computing device having a substantially non-conducting outer housing and alternative electrical grounding and audio system architectures is disclosed. The device can be a laptop computer having a main logic board, a keyboard assembly, an audio source positioned below the keyboard assembly, and an equalizer electrically coupled to the audio source, with each of these components being electrically coupled to a universal grounding structure. The audio source emits sound waves that are propagated through the keyboard assembly and between gaps between keyboard keys and the outer housing. Settings for the equalizer can be selected to account for sound absorption and amplification characteristics of the sound waves along these sound transmission paths. The universal grounding structure includes a plurality of separate ground components that are electrically intercoupled, each being substantially smaller than the overall portable computing device, and also includes an electromagnetic ...

Portable computer unifid top case

A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case.

Solid storage module, portable computing device and assembly method thereof

The invention relates to a solid storage module, a portable computing device and an assembly method thereof. The portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in said base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

Portable computer unified top case

A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case.

DATA PORT CONNECTOR AND HOUSING

Connector receptacles having a reduced height or z-dimension that are capable of accepting standard sized connector inserts. One example provides a connector having a reduction in the amount of height consumed by the deflection of a number of fingers. Specifically, the amount of deflection is reduced by eliminating one or more of these fingers on one or both sides of the connector receptacle. Instead of fingers, bumps may be used. These bumps fit into the connector insert cutouts or slots when the connector insert is fully inserted in the connector receptacle. Another example uses a rail, which may be referred to as speed rail. This speed rail can be formed along the seam of connector receptacle. The speed rail can run either a portion or the entire depth of the connector receptacle. 1. A connector receptacle including a housing comprising:a top side;a bottom side;a right side;a left side;a rail on the top side of the connector receptacle, the rail extending a majority of a depth of the connector receptacle; anda first bump on the bottom side of the connector receptacle,wherein the housing is split along at least a portion of the right side and a portion of the left side, such that the top side and the bottom side deflect away from each other when a connector insert is inserted into the connector receptacle.2. The connector receptacle of wherein when a connector insert is fully inserted in the connector receptacle claim 1 , the rail does not fit in a first cutout on the top of the connector insert and the first bump fits in a second cutout on a bottom of the connector insert.3. The connector receptacle of further comprising:a second bump on the bottom side of the connector receptacle,wherein when the connector insert is fully inserted in the connector receptacle, the second bump fits in a second cutout on the bottom of the connector insert.4. The connector receptacle of further comprising:a tongue located within the housing; anda plurality of contacts located on the ...

COMPUTER HOUSING

A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer. 1a single piece, seamless housing formed of a lightweight, flexible material, the seamless housing comprising:a top portion, anda body portion integrally formed with the top portion; anda movable top cover pivotally connected to the single piece seamless housing, the movable top cover and the seamless housing shaped to create an appearance of a single continuous shape when the movable top cover is closed and in contact with the top portion.. A computing device, comprising: This U.S. patent application is a Continuation application and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/580,922, filed Oct. 16, 2009, entitled “COMPUTER HOUSING”, by Raff et al., and is incorporated by reference in its entirety.This patent application is related to and incorporates by reference in their entireties, for all purposes, the following co-pending patent applications as follows:1. Field of the InventionThe described embodiments relate generally to portable computing devices. More particularly, the present embodiments relate to enclosures of portable computing devices and methods of assembling portable computing devices.2. Description of the Related ArtThe outward appearance of a portable computing device, including its design and its heft, is important to a user of the portable computing device, as the outward appearance contributes to the overall impression that the user has of the portable computing device. At the same time, the ...

CONNECTOR HAVING SELF-WIPING CONTACTS

Connectors that may be incorporated and used in electronic devices in a reliable manner. One example may provide a connector that may receive a memory card, such as a Secure Digital, SmartMedia, Compact Flash, or other type of memory card. One example may provide a connector that may connect to other electronic circuits and components in an electronic device in a reliable manner. Another may provide a connector that may reliably form a connection for electromagnetic interference protection during device assembly. Another may provide a connector that may be resistant to damage from debris or other particulate matter that may enter the connector. Another example may provide a connector that has a back that is reinforced to prevent damage caused by the insertion of a card with excessive force. Another may provide a connector having a raised portion arranged to fit in an opening in a printed circuit board. 1. A connector comprising:a housing; and a first portion;', 'a second portion connected to the first portion, the second portion surrounded by, and at least approximately adjacent to, a first portion of the housing;', 'a third portion connected to the second portion, and surrounded by a cavity in the housing; and', 'a fourth portion connected to the third portion, the fourth portion surrounded by, and at least approximately adjacent to, a second portion of the housing., 'a contact pin comprising2. The connector of wherein the contact pin is connected to at least one contact of a detect switch.3. The connector of wherein the detect switch is closed when a card is inserted into the connector.4. The connector of wherein the first portion of the contact pin is arranged to be soldered to a board.5. The connector of wherein the housing is plastic.6. The connector of wherein the second portion of the contact pin is between the first portion of the contact pin and the third portion of the contact pin.7. The connector of wherein the third portion of the contact pin is between ...

PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE

A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion. 1. A portable computing device , comprising:a wedge shaped top case formed from a lightweight material and arranged to present one or more user input components at an angle to an end user of the portable computing device, the user input components presented at the angle to the end user comprising:a keyboard assembly, the keyboard assembly comprising a keyboard having a plurality of user pressable key pads only one of which is a power on/off key pad, the power/on off key pad arranged to power on/power off the portable computing device in response to a user provided key press, anda touch pad located within and proximate a touch pad opening in the top case, the touch pad being adapted to accept touch inputs from the end user of the portable computing device;a bottom case formed of lightweight material, wherein the wedge shaped top case and the bottom case are secured to each other by way of a plurality of tamper resistant fasteners to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device, the complete housing enclosing at least a plurality of operational components at least one ...

Portable Computer Structures

Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include connector structures. The portable computer may have a case. A portion of the connector structure may be formed by the case of the portable computer. The portable computer may have a circuit board with grounding spring-loaded pins which electrically ground the circuit board to the case of the portable computer. The portable computer may have an optical disk drive that is form fitted to mount to the portable computer case. 1. A portable electronic device , comprising:a portable electronic device housing; and an inner surface portion formed from part of the electronic device housing that bears against the cable connector when the cable connector is inserted within the connector port; and', 'retaining structures adjacent to the electronic device housing configured to engage with the moveable portion of the cable connector when the cable connector is inserted within the connector port., 'a connector port configured to receive a cable connector having a moveable portion, the connector port comprising2. The portable electronic device defined in wherein the cable connector has a rigid portion and wherein the moveable portion is configured to move with respect to the rigid portion.3. The portable electronic device defined in wherein the portable electronic device housing comprises a portable electronic device metal housing.4. The portable electronic device defined in wherein the cable connector has a perimeter and wherein the inner surface portion substantially surrounds the perimeter of the cable connector when the cable connector is inserted within the connector port.5. The portable electronic device defined in further comprising at least one grounding structure adjacent to the electronic device housing configured to electrically ground the cable connector when the cable connector is inserted within the connector port.6. The portable electronic device defined in wherein the moveable ...

PORTABLE COMPUTER SPEAKER GRILL STRUCTURES

Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include speaker grill structures. A speaker grill structure may be formed by creating an array of small holes (perforations) in a portable computer housing structure such as a planar housing wall. A speaker may be mounted adjacent to the array of holes. The planar housing wall may be formed in a block of milled aluminum and may have a thickness of less than 1 mm. The speaker holes may have with small diameters without overly attenuating sound from a speaker. 1. A portable computer , comprising:a metal housing wall having a speaker grill region in which an array of speaker holes is formed, wherein the metal housing wall has a thickness, in the speaker grill region, of less than 1 mm and wherein each speaker hole has a diameter between approximately 0.25 mm and 0.5 mm; anda speaker driver adjacent to the array of speaker holes.2. The portable computer defined in wherein the metal housing wall includes at least a given region that is adjacent to the speaker grill region and wherein the thickness of the metal housing wall in the given region is greater than the thickness of metal housing wall in the speaker grill region.3. The portable computer defined in wherein each of the speaker holes has an aspect ratio defined by the thickness of the metal housing wall in the speaker grill region divided by the diameter of that speaker hole and wherein the aspect ratio of each of the speaker holes is approximately three to one.4. The portable computer defined in wherein each of the speaker holes has an aspect ratio defined by the thickness of the metal housing wall in the speaker grill region divided by the diameter of that speaker hole and wherein the aspect ratio of each of the speaker holes is approximately two to one.5. The portable computer defined in wherein the thickness of the metal housing wall in the speaker grill region is less than or equal to 0.75 mm.6. The portable computer defined in ...

SIMPLIFIED CONNECTOR RECEPTACLES

Connector receptacles that may be used in a variety of applications, may have a desirable aesthetic appearance, may be durable and reliable, and may be manufactured in a simplified manner. One example may provide a receptacle that may be used in a number of different devices to avoid having to redesign a receptacle for different devices. Another example may maintain a desirable appearance by reducing the chance of marring or functional damage during insertions of an insert. 1. A connector receptacle comprising:a first housing portion;a tongue extending from the first housing portion and fitted to snap into the first housing portion;a plurality of contacts in the tongue, wherein a front portion of each of the plurality of contacts is angled such that a front edge is embedded in the tongue;a shield around the first housing portion;a mounting bracket attached to the shield; anda first metallic piece between the mounting bracket and the shield and comprising a plurality of electromagnetic contacts.2. The connector receptacle of wherein the connector receptacle is formed to mate with a second housing portion formed with a device enclosure.3. The connector receptacle of wherein the plurality of contacts comprises at least one ground contact claim 1 , the ground contact longer than at least one other contact in the plurality of contacts.4. The connector receptacle of further comprising:a piece of tape to hold the first metallic piece to the mounting bracket during manufacturing.5. The connector receptacle of wherein the plurality of electromagnetic contacts each have a dome-shaped top.6. The connector receptacle of wherein each of the plurality of electromagnetic contacts has a spherical-shaped top.7. The connector receptacle of wherein each of the plurality of electromagnetic contacts is at an end of a finger portion.8. The connector receptacle of further comprising a plurality of EMI tabs extending from the first housing portion.9. A method of forming a connector ...

PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE

A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion. 1. A portable computing device , comprising:a wedge shaped body comprising a first end and a tapered second end narrower than the first end, the wedge shaped body having an inclined top surface and formed from a lightweight material and configured to support and enclose a plurality of operational components that are organized in a multi-planar arrangement that conforms to the overall shape of the wedge shaped body and the inclination of the inclined top surface resulting in the portable computing device having a thin profile and high component packing density, the wedge shaped body further configured to present one or more user input components at an angle to an end user of the portable computing device, the user input components presented at the angle to the end user comprising:a keyboard assembly, the keyboard assembly comprising a keyboard having a plurality of pressable key pads, anda touch pad located within and proximate a touch pad opening in the wedge shaped body in proximity to the tapered second end, the touch pad being adapted to accept touch inputs from the end user of the portable ...

SECURING PLUGS FOR ATTACHING COMPUTER COMPONENTS

A keyboard assembly for a small form factor computer includes a number of keys and associated electrical contacts positioned between the top case portion of the computer and the feature plate. The attachment of the keyboard assembly during the manufacturing process can be accelerated by welding securing fasteners through small holes in the feature plate directly to the top case portion of the computer. 1. A method for welding together a first component formed of a first material and a second component formed of a second material having a plurality of cavities each of which extend through the second component , comprising: a top portion that extends beyond a lateral dimension of the cavity, the top portion arranged to provide a targeting surface for receiving energy, and', 'a body portion having a size and shape in accordance with the cavity, the body portion being in direct physical contact with a first portion of the first component; and, 'placing a securing plug inside one of the plurality of cavities, the securing plug comprisingdirecting an amount of energy at any location of the top portion, the amount of energy being sufficient to fuse at least some of the body portion of the plug and at least some of the first portion of the first component without substantially affecting the integrity of the second component.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the amount of energy directed on the top portion of the securing plug is provided by a laser beam.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the first component is a top case and wherein the second component is a feature plate.4. The method as recited in claim 3 , wherein the first component and the securing plug are formed of aluminum and wherein the second component is formed of steel.5. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein the securing plug is formed from one of a plurality of pre-formed securing plugs each initially formed on a thin aluminum sheet at locations that correspond to each of the ...

SIMPLIFIED CONNECTOR RECEPTACLES

Connector receptacles that may be used in a variety of applications, may have a desirable aesthetic appearance, may be durable and reliable, and may be manufactured in a simplified manner. One example may provide a receptacle that may be used in a number of different devices to avoid having to redesign a receptacle for different devices. Another example may maintain a desirable appearance by reducing the chance of marring or functional damage during insertions of an insert. 1. A connector receptacle comprising:a first housing portion;a tongue extending from the first housing portion and fitted to snap into the first housing portion;a plurality of contacts in the tongue, wherein a front portion of each of the plurality of contacts is angled such that a front edge is embedded in the tongue;a shield around the first housing portion;a mounting bracket attached to the shield; anda first metallic piece between the mounting bracket and the shield and comprising a plurality of electromagnetic contacts.2. The connector receptacle of wherein the connector receptacle is formed to mate with a second housing portion formed with a device enclosure.3. The connector receptacle of wherein the plurality of contacts comprises at least one ground contact claim 1 , the ground contact longer than at least one other contact in the plurality of contacts.4. The connector receptacle of further comprising:a piece of tape to hold the first metallic piece to the mounting bracket during manufacturing.5. The connector receptacle of wherein the plurality of electromagnetic contacts each have a dome-shaped top.6. The connector receptacle of wherein each of the plurality of electromagnetic contacts has a spherical-shaped top.7. The connector receptacle of wherein each of the plurality of electromagnetic contacts is at an end of a finger portion.8. The connector receptacle of further comprising a plurality of EMI tabs extending from the first housing portion.9. A method of forming a connector ...

Embedded Antenna Structures

An electronic device may be provided with antenna structures that are embedded in a dielectric such as plastic. The plastic may be molded over the antenna structures using molding equipment. Antenna structures may be embedded in molded plastic structures such as plastic electronic device housing structures. The plastic electronic device housing structures may form housing structures such as housing wall structures. The antenna structures may be embedded within the housing wall structures in the vicinity of an exterior surface of the housing wall structures. Embedded antenna structures may also be mounted under other dielectric structures such portions of a display cover layer. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a molded plastic housing structure; andantenna structures embedded within the molded plastic housing structure.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the antenna structures comprise a metal antenna resonating element.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the metal antenna resonating element comprises patterned metal traces on a dielectric substrate and wherein the molded plastic housing structure is molded over the patterned metal traces and the dielectric substrate.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the metal antenna resonating element traces comprise laser-patterned metal traces on the dielectric substrate and wherein the molded plastic housing structure is molded over the laser-patterned metal traces and the dielectric substrate.5. The electronic device defined in wherein the dielectric substrate comprises a two-shot plastic substrate having first and second plastic portions with different affinities for metal claim 3 , wherein the metal antenna resonating element traces comprise metal traces on the two-shot plastic substrate claim 3 , and wherein the molded plastic housing structure is molded over the metal antenna resonating element traces and the two-shot plastic substrate.6. The electronic device defined in wherein the antenna ...

Customizable Antenna Structures

Antenna structures may be customized to compensate for manufacturing variations in electronic device antennas. The antenna structures may include an antenna resonating element and a ground. Customizations may be made to the antenna structures by performing customization operations such as adding material, removing material, deforming material, and making electrical adjustments. Customizations may be performed to a conductive antenna resonating element structure, to a ground structure, or to associated antenna structures such as parasitic antenna elements. During manufacturing operations, antenna structures may be characterized by making radio-frequency antenna performance measurements. Antenna performance can be compared to desired performance levels and compensating customizations for the antenna structures can be identified. Customized antenna structures can be installed in electronic devices during manufacturing to produce devices that meet desired specifications. 1. A method , comprising:during manufacturing operations, measuring antenna performance for electronic device antenna structures to identify customizations to be made to the electronic device antenna structures to compensate for manufacturing variations; andwith manufacturing equipment, making the identified electronic device antenna structure customizations to produce customized antenna structures.2. The method defined in wherein making the identified electronic device antenna structure customizations comprises adding conductive material to antenna structures.3. The method defined in wherein adding the conductive material comprises depositing conductive material with a material deposition tool.4. The method defined in wherein adding the conductive material comprises adding conductive material using a technique selected from the group consisting of:soldering, welding, applying conductive paint, and applying conductive tape.5. The method defined in wherein adding the conductive material comprises adding ...

Methods for Forming Electronic Devices with Bent Display Edges

An electronic device may have a display with a bent portion such as one or more bent edge portions. The display may be formed from a flexible display layer such as an organic light-emitting-diode layer. The organic light-emitting-diode layer may include a substrate layer such as a sheet of polymer. The flexible display may be attached to a support structure such as a flexible support layer using adhesive. To facilitate bending, the display may be heated. Bending and heating equipment may simultaneously heat the display layer and the flexible support layer to form a bent edge portion for the display. The bending and heating equipment may include heated structures for pressing the display layer into a desired shape. 1. A method for forming an electronic device with a display having a planar portion , comprising:simultaneously applying pressure and heat to the display that bends the display to form a bent portion in the display, wherein the bent portion is adjacent to the planar portion; andmounting the display in an electronic device housing.2. The method defined in wherein simultaneously applying the pressure and heat comprises using a light source to produce light that heats the display.3. The method defined in wherein simultaneously applying the pressure and heat comprises using an ultrasonic signal generator to generate acoustic signals that heat the display.4. The method defined in wherein simultaneously applying the pressure and heat comprises applying hot air to the display.5. The method defined in wherein simultaneously applying the pressure and heat comprises placing heated structures into contact with the display.6. The method defined in wherein placing heated structures into contact with the display comprises using computer-controlled positioners to position the heated structures.7. The method defined in wherein the display comprises a flexible display layer and wherein simultaneously applying the pressure and heat comprises bending and heating the flexible ...

Electronic Devices With Cover Layers Mounted to Displays

An electronic device may be provided with a display cover layer mounted to the device using an adhesive bond with a display. The display may be a flexible display. The flexible display may include Organic Light Emitting Diode display technology. The display may be mounted to a rigid support structure. The rigid support structure may be mounted to a device housing member. Mounting the display cover layer to the display may eliminate the need to mount the display cover layer to the device housing and may allow active display pixels to be visible under the display cover layer closer to the device housing than in conventional devices. Providing the electronic device with active display pixels closer to the device housing may reduce the need for an inactive border around the display and may improve the aesthetic appeal of the electronic device. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a housing;a rigid support structure mounted within the housing;a flexible display attached to the rigid support structure; anda display cover layer mounted to the flexible display using adhesive that is interposed between the display cover layer and the flexible display.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the flexible display is attached to the rigid support structure using adhesive that is interposed between the flexible display and the rigid support structure.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the rigid support structure comprises at least one slot and wherein a portion of the flexible display is bent into the at least one slot.4. The electronic device defined in further comprising a tensioning member attached to the rigid support structure claim 2 , wherein the rigid support structure has a curved shape claim 2 , and wherein the tensioning member is configured to provide tension to maintain the curved shape of the rigid support structure.5. The electronic device defined in wherein a portion of the flexible display is mounted in contact with both the rigid support structure ...

NON-RECTANGULAR BATTERIES FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The disclosed embodiments provide a battery cell. The battery cell includes a set of layers forming a non-rectangular shape, wherein the set of layers comprises a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The battery cell also includes a first conductive tab coupled to the cathode and a second conductive tab coupled to the anode. The layers are enclosed in a flexible pouch, and the first and second conductive tabs are extended through seals in the pouch to provide terminals for the battery cell. Furthermore, the non-rectangular shape is created by removing material from one or more of the layers. 1. A battery cell , comprising:a set of layers forming a non-rectangular shape, wherein the set of layers comprises a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating,wherein the non-rectangular shape is created by removing material from one or more of the layers.2. The battery cell of claim 1 , further comprising:a pouch enclosing the layers, wherein the pouch is flexible.3. The battery cell of claim 2 , further comprising:a first conductive tab coupled to the cathode; anda second conductive tab coupled to the anode,wherein the first and second conductive tabs extend through seals in the pouch to provide terminals for the battery cell.4. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein removing material from one or more of the layers involves:removing the material from one or more sides of the cathode or the anode to form the non-rectangular shape.5. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the non-rectangular shape comprises a rounded corner.6. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the non-rectangular shape comprises two or more thicknesses.7. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the set of layers is used to create at least one of a jelly roll and a bi-cell.8. A method for manufacturing a battery cell claim 1 , comprising:obtaining a set of layers for the battery cell, wherein the set of layers comprises a cathode ...

CURVED BATTERY CELLS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The disclosed embodiments relate to the manufacture of a battery cell. The battery cell includes a set of layers including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The battery cell also includes a pouch enclosing the layers, wherein the pouch is flexible. The layers may be wound to create a jelly roll prior to sealing the layers in the flexible pouch. A curve may also be formed in the battery cell by applying a pressure of at least 0.13 kilogram-force (kgf) per square millimeter to the layers using a set of curved plates applying a temperature of about 85° C. to the layers. 1. A method for manufacturing a battery cell , comprising:obtaining a set of layers for the battery cell, wherein the set of layers comprises a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating;sealing the layers in a pouch to form the battery cell, wherein the pouch is flexible; andforming a curve in the battery cell by applying a pressure of at least 0.13 kilogram-force (kgf) per square millimeter to the layers using a set of curved plates.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:winding the layers to create a jelly roll prior to sealing the layers in the flexible pouch.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:performing a formation charge on the battery cell; anddegassing the battery cell after the formation charge.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein degassing the battery cell involves:puncturing a portion of the pouch that does not contact the layers to release gas generated during the formation charge by the battery cell;resealing the pouch along a line that is closer to the layers than the punctured portion; andremoving extra pouch material associated with the punctured portion from the battery cell.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:further forming the curve in the battery cell by applying a temperature of about 85° C. to the layers.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the layers further comprise a ...

CURVED BATTERY CELLS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The disclosed embodiments relate to the manufacture of a battery cell. The battery cell includes a set of layers including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The battery cell also includes a pouch enclosing the layers, wherein the pouch is flexible. The layers may be wound to create a jelly roll prior to sealing the layers in the flexible pouch. A curve may also be formed in the battery cell by applying a pressure of at least 0.13 kilogram-force (kgf) per square millimeter to the layers using a set of curved plates applying a temperature of about 85° C. to the layers. 1. A battery cell , comprising: a cathode with an active coating,', 'a separator, and', 'an anode with an active coating;, 'a set of layers comprising,'}wherein the set of layers were curved during a manufacturing process to form a curved battery cell.2. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the curved battery cell is a lithium-polymer battery cell.3. The battery cell of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible pouch enclosing the curved battery cell and configured to contain an electrolyte for the battery cell.4. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the set of layers are wound to create a jelly roll claim 1 , and wherein the jelly roll is curved during the manufacturing process.5. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the set of layers further comprise a binder coating used to laminate the set of layers together during the manufacturing process claim 1 , wherein the manufacturing process involved applying a pressure and a temperature to the set of layers.6. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein a curve is formed at one end of the battery cell during the manufacturing process.7. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein a curve is formed at two ends of the battery cell during the manufacturing process.8. A portable electronic device claim 1 , comprising:a set of components powered by a battery cell; a cathode with an active coating,', 'a separator, and', 'an ...

FLEXIBLE BATTERY PACK

Flexible battery packs for use in electronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible battery pack may include a plurality of cells, such as galvanic or photovoltaic cells. The battery pack also may include a plurality of laminate layers coupled to the cells that include a top laminate layer and a bottom laminate layer. An adhesive may be used to couple the top and bottom laminate layers together such that each of the plurality of cells is isolated from each other. This arrangement may allow the battery to be shaped to fit a form factor of the electronic device. This arrangement also may allow one or more of the cells to be selectively removed from the plurality, which may be desirable from a manufacturing perspective. 1. A flexible battery pack comprising:a plurality of cells;a plurality of laminate layers coupled to the cells comprising a top laminate layer and a bottom laminate layer; andan adhesive coupling the top and bottom laminate layers such that each of the plurality of cells is isolated from each other.2. The flexible battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cells comprise first and second cells claim 1 , and wherein the top and bottom laminate layers form first and second enclosures about the first and second cells claim 1 , and wherein the first and second enclosures are not of the same size.3. The flexible battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cells are arranged in an array and at least one cell within the array is missing.4. The flexible battery pack of claim 3 , wherein a thermoelectric cooler replaces the at least one cell within the array that is missing.5. The flexible battery pack of claim 3 , wherein a flash replaces the at least one cell within the array that is missing.6. The flexible battery pack of claim 3 , wherein a camera replaces the at least one cell within the array that is missing.7. The flexible battery pack of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the cells in the plurality ...

THIN CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HOUSINGS

Structures, methods, and apparatus that provide connector receptacles that have a reduced tendency to scratch and otherwise mar connector inserts, have an aesthetically-pleasing appearance, have an improved tactile response when inserts are inserted, or are very thin or have a low profile. Various examples reduce scratches and wear by utilizing domes, cylinders, balls, or other structures as finger contacts in a connector receptacle. Another example provides aesthetically-pleasing connector receptacle enclosures by forming receptacle enclosures using the same type of material, or material having the same or similar color or texture, as is used for enclosing the electronic device that includes the receptacle. Another example provides an aesthetically-pleasing receptacle enclosure by forming receptacle enclosures that are, in part or in whole, contiguous or formed with the housing. Another example provides a super-thin connector receptacle by removing fingers and portions of a shell along one or more sides. 1. A connector receptacle comprising:a housing having four sides;a plurality of fingers located on no more than three sides of the housing, each of the fingers including a dome-shaped finger contact; anda shield at least partially covering the housing and the fingers, the shield around no more than three sides of the housing.2. The connector of wherein each of the plurality of fingers comprises a dome-shaped contact.3. The connector receptacle of further comprising a tongue.4. The connector receptacle of further comprising a plurality of contacts located at least partially adjacent to the tongue.5. The connector receptacle of wherein the receptacle is located in a device enclosure claim 2 , and the housing is formed with the device enclosure.6. The connector receptacle of wherein the shield is formed of one of the group consisting of aluminum claim 2 , steel claim 2 , stainless steel claim 2 , spring steel claim 2 , and palladium-nickel alloy.7. The connector ...

Electronic Devices With Flexible Displays Having Fastened Bent Edges

An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a rigid carrier structure;a flexible display having a planar central portion and a bent portion; anda support structure having a protruding portion, wherein the planar central portion of the flexible display is attached to the rigid carrier structure and a first surface of the protruding portion and wherein the bent portion of the flexible display is bent around an edge of the protruding portion of the support structure and is attached to a second surface of the protruding portion of the support structure.2. The electronic device defined in claim 1 , further comprising a housing sidewall member.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the bent portion of the flexible display is fastened between the housing sidewall member and the support structure.4. The electronic device defined in claim 3 , wherein the second surface of the protruding portion of the support structure is perpendicular to the first surface of the extended portion.5. The electronic device defined in claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of fastening members configured to ...

LOW-FORCE DUST SEAL

An electronic device may have polarizer layers, color filter layers, thin-film-transistor layers, and other display layers. A display layer may be separated from structures such as a display cover layer formed from clear glass or plastic and a touch sensor layer mounted on an inner surface of the display cover layer by an air gap. Cavities within an electronic device housing may serve as a source of dust and other contaminants. The air gap may be sealed against dust intrusion from a cavity within an electronic device using a dust sealing structure. The dust sealing structure may have a rectangular ring shape that runs around a rectangular peripheral portion of a display layer. The dust sealing structure may be formed from a tape-based structure, an elastomeric structure, a compressible foam structure, or a cured liquid structure. 1. An electronic device comprising:a display layer;a structure that is separated from the display layer by an air gap; anda tape-based dust seal that is configured to span the display layer and the structure to seal the air gap against dust intrusion.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the structure comprises a housing structure.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the tape-based dust seal comprises a strip of tape having one portion that is attached to the housing structure and another portion that is attached to the display layer.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the strip of tape has an S-shaped cross-sectional shape.5. The electronic device defined in wherein the tape-based dust seal comprises a strip of tape with a C-shaped cross-sectional shape.6. The electronic device defined in wherein the structure comprises a display cover layer.7. The electronic device defined in wherein the display layer comprises a color filter layer and wherein the tape-based dust seal comprises a strip of tape having one portion that is attached to the color filter layer and another portion that is attached to the display cover layer. ...

Portable computer electrical grounding and audio system architectures

A portable computing device having a substantially non-conducting outer housing and alternative electrical grounding and audio system architectures is disclosed. The device can be a laptop computer having a main logic board, a keyboard assembly, an audio source positioned below the keyboard assembly, and an equalizer electrically coupled to the audio source, with each of these components being electrically coupled to a universal grounding structure. The audio source emits sound waves that are propagated through the keyboard assembly and between gaps between keyboard keys and the outer housing. Settings for the equalizer can be selected to account for sound absorption and amplification characteristics of the sound waves along these sound transmission paths. The universal grounding structure includes a plurality of separate ground components that are electrically intercoupled, each being substantially smaller than the overall portable computing device, and also includes an electromagnetic interference shield around the main logic board.

CONNECTOR BRACKET

Brackets may be mated with or coupled to an opening of an electronic device enclosure or housing for receiving plug connectors to reinforce the receptacle connector and/or device housing and potentially reduce damage/breakage. For example, a bracket can have a front face with a curvature. A back face of the bracket can include a first opening that communicates with a cavity. The cavity can be defined at least in part by upper and lower opposing inner surfaces, the lower inner surface including a portion that extends parallel to a portion of the bracket front face. The bracket can also include a hollow protrusion extending from the bracket front face in a front direction. The hollow protrusion can include an opening that communicates with the opening of the back face and extends through the hollow protrusion. Methods for manufacturing the connector bracket are also provided. 1. A bracket , comprising:a bracket front face having a curvature; 'upper and lower opposing inner surfaces, the lower inner surface including a portion that extends parallel to a portion of the bracket front face; and', 'a bracket back face including a first opening that communicates with a cavity, the cavity defined at least in part bya hollow protrusion extending from the bracket front face in a front direction;a second opening that communicates with the first opening and extends through the hollow protrusion; anda bracket upper face and a bracket lower face, which faces oppose each other.2. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the second opening further comprises:planar upper and lower second opening inner surfaces; andright and left arcuate second opening inner surfaces, the right and left arcuate second opening inner surfaces extending between the upper and lower second opening inner surfaces.3. The bracket of claim 2 , wherein the hollow protrusion further comprises:planar upper and lower hollow protrusion outer surfaces that extend from the bracket front face;right and left arcuate hollow ...

HANDHELD PORTABLE DEVICE

A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing. 125-. (canceled)26. A method of forming a housing for an electronic device using a single billet of material comprising:machining the billet to form an exterior surface of the housing, the exterior surface including curved side walls transitioning into a substantially flat bottom surface;machining the billet to form an interior cavity, a portion of the interior cavity substantially flat and parallel to the substantially flat bottom surface;machining the billet to form interior sidewalls including ledges that extend from the interior sidewalls, the ledges including a surface, proximately parallel to the flat bottom surface, for receiving a trim bead and a cover;machining the billet to form support shelves for attaching corner brackets to the housing; andbonding and electrically grounding the corner brackets to the housing.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the corner brackets include a surface for receiving a corner portion of the trim bead and the cover claim 26 , the surface aligned with and at a proximately same height as the surface on the ledges.28. The method of claim 26 , wherein a width of the ledges varies around a perimeter of the interior cavity.29. The method of claim 26 , further comprising: removing a portion of the ledges to allow a component to be installed proximate to the interior sidewalls in the interior cavity.30. The method of claim 26 , wherein the component is a switch with a controlling portion extending through an ...

USING MAGNETS TO POSITION CABLES/FLEXES DURING SYSTEM ASSEMBLY

Methods and tools for positioning cables using magnets during assembly of a consumer electronic product are described. Methods described are well suited in the manufacture of portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, computer tablets and the like. Methods involve attaching magnetic components to cables and to one or more surfaces within the enclosure of the electronic devices. During assembly, the magnetic components on the cables magnetically couple with corresponding magnetic components on the surfaces within the enclosure. In this way, the cables can be secured in certain positions and out of the way during the assembly of the electronic device. In some instances, the cables can remain magnetically secured after assembly and during the operation of the electronic device. In other instances, the magnetic components are decoupled after assembly thereby releasing the cables from their secured positions during operation of the electronic device. 1. A method for manufacturing an electronic device having an enclosure and a plurality of components , the method comprising:attaching at least one magnetically attractable element to at least one cable, the at least one cable configured to electrically couple two or more components of the electronic device;attaching at least one magnetically attractable cable holder to a surface within the electronic device, the at least one magnetically attractable cable holder configured to magnetically couple with the at least one magnetically attractable element; andduring assembly of the plurality of components, allowing the at least one magnetically attractable element to magnetically couple with the at least one magnetically attractable cable holder such that the at least one cable is secured to the surface in a predefined configuration.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one magnetically attractable element remains magnetically coupled with the at least one magnetically attractable cable holder during operation ...

Electronic Devices With Flexible Circuit Light Shields

Electronic devices may include displays. A display may include backlight structures that generate light and display layers that generate images using the generated light. An electronic device may include an opaque flexible printed circuit that is wrapped around one or more edges of the backlight structures. The opaque flexible printed circuit may prevent light from the backlight structures from reaching other electronic components or escaping from the device. The opaque flexible printed circuit may include signal lines that communicate signals between a printed circuit board and the display. The opaque flexible printed circuit may be a layer of the printed circuit board that extends from an edge of the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board may include an additional flexible extended printed circuit layer that wraps around a surface of the printed circuit board and forms a portion of a conductive shield over that surface. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display having backlight structures and display layers, wherein the backlight structures are configured to generate light that passes through the display layers during operation of the display; anda printed circuit board having a plurality of printed circuit layers, wherein one of the printed circuit layers is an opaque flexible printed circuit layer that extends from an edge of the printed circuit board around an edge of the backlight structures and wherein the opaque flexible printed circuit layer has an end that is attached to the display layers.2. The electronic device defined in claim 1 , further comprising an electronic component claim 1 , wherein the opaque flexible printed circuit layer prevents additional light that has been generated by the backlight structures from reaching the electronic component.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the display layers include a thin-film transistor layer and wherein the end of the opaque flexible printed circuit layer is attached to the thin-film ...

Electronic Devices With Displays Having Optical Films

Electronic devices may include displays having backlight structures that include optical films. The optical films may help guide light from the backlight structures to display layers that generate display images using the light. The optical films may be attached together at one or more locations. The optical films may be attached to a structural member of the backlight structures. The structural member may be formed along each edge of the optical films and prevent the optical films from sliding within the display. Each optical film may be designed to expand to a common lateral size when the display is operated at a display operating temperature. The optical films may each include an elongated opening such as a slot through which a pin can be placed to partially constrain the movement of the optical films while allowing the optical films to expand or contract under changing thermal conditions in the display. 1. Backlight structures for a display , comprising:a light guide plate;a plurality of light-emitting diodes that emit light into the light guide plate; andfirst and second optical films on the light guide plate, wherein light that has passed through the light guide plate passes through the first and second optical films during operation of the display, wherein the first optical film has a first coefficient of thermal expansion, wherein the second optical film has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is different from the first coefficient of thermal expansion, and wherein the first and second optical films are configured to expand to a common lateral size when the display is operating at a display operating temperature.2. The backlight structures defined in claim 1 , further comprising:third and fourth optical films on the light guide plate, wherein light that has passed through the light guide plate passes through the first, second, third, and fourth optical films during operation of the display, wherein the third optical film has a third coefficient ...

FORCE AND HEAT SPREADING PCB FOR LCD PROTECTION AND INTERCONNECTION

The described embodiment relates generally to the manufacture of display assemblies. More particularly the use of alternative back plates for a display assembly is discussed. By using a printed circuit board (PCB) in lieu of a metal backer heat can be evenly spread across the backer by applying a layer of copper configured to normalize a spread of heat across the printed circuit board. The configuration of the copper layer can be configured based on a tested or simulated heat map that accounts for proximate heat producing elements. The PCB can also advantageously act as an interconnection layer between other electrical components disposed within the electronic device. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a device housing;a display panel; a glass reinforced epoxy laminate substrate,', 'a plurality of electrical components surface mounted to a first surface of the glass reinforced epoxy laminate substrate,', 'a first layer of copper configured to dissipate heat across the first surface of the glass reinforced epoxy laminate substrate away from the plurality of electrical components, and', 'a second layer of copper configured to transmit electrical signals across the first surface of the glass reinforced epoxy laminate substrate; and, 'an integrated support member substantially parallel to both a first inner surface of the device housing and the display panel, the integrated support member comprisinga plurality of mounting attachments configured to mechanically couple the integrated support panel to the device housing,wherein the first and second layers of copper are coplanar.2. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the integrated support member further comprises:a third layer of copper configured to dissipate heat across a second surface of the glass reinforced epoxy laminate substrate.3. The electronic device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of surface mounted electrical components comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs).4. ...

Electronic Device with Display Backlight Alignment Structures

Electronic devices may include displays having backlight structures and display layers. The display layers may include alignment features. The backlight structure may include alignment features. The alignment features on the backlight structures may include transparent portions of the backlight structures. The alignment features on the display layers may include alignment marks that are visible through the transparent portions of the backlight structures. The transparent portions of the backlight structures may include openings that extend from a first surface of the backlight structures to an opposing second surface of the backlight structures. The openings may be filled by transparent members formed from plastic or glass. The transparent members may include additional alignment marks. The transparent members may include lensing portions that magnify the alignment marks on the display layers when viewed through the lensing portions. 1. A display , comprising:backlight structures that generates light for the display; andat least one display layer that controls emission of the light from the display, wherein the backlight structures comprise a transparent portion and wherein the at least one display layer comprises an alignment mark that is visible through the transparent portion of the backlight structures.2. The display defined in wherein the transparent portion of the backlight structures comprises an opening in the backlight structures that extends from a first surface of the backlight structures to an opposing second surface of the backlight structures.3. The display defined in claim 2 , further comprising a transparent member in the opening.4. The display defined in wherein the transparent member comprises glass.5. The display defined in wherein the transparent member comprises plastic.63. The display defined claim 3 , further comprising an additional alignment mark on the transparent member that is aligned with the alignment mark on the at least display layer ...

Backlight Structures and Assemblies for Electronic Device Displays

Electronic devices may include displays. A display may include backlight components such as a light guide plate that distributes light from a light source across the display. The light source may include a plurality of light-emitting diodes mounted on a printed circuit substrate. A portion of the light guide plate may be attached to the printed circuit substrate using adhesive. The adhesive may be a supported adhesive that includes a lining of reflective material. A reflective coating such as a layer of white coverlay may be formed on the surface of the printed circuit substrate and may be configured to reflect light into the light guide plate. The reflective coating may serve as a solder mask. The printed circuit substrate may be attached to a metal display chassis using adhesive. A shim may be used to raise the height of the light source relative to the printed circuit substrate. 1. An electronic device , comprising:display layers;a light source configured to provide light;a printed circuit substrate on which the light source is mounted;a light guide plate configured to receive the light and to provide the light to the display layers as backlight illumination, wherein the light guide plate is adhered to the printed circuit substrate using adhesive; anda reflector configured to reflect the light into the light guide plate, wherein the reflector is adhered to the printed circuit substrate using additional adhesive.2. The electronic device defined in further comprising a plastic display chassis configured to receive the display layers claim 1 , wherein the light guide plate is floating with respect to the plastic display chassis.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the adhesive comprises a layer of reflective film interposed between first and second layers of optically clear adhesive.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the adhesive is a supported adhesive that includes a layer of white polymer resin interposed between first and second layers of ...

CONNECTOR BRACKET

Brackets may be mated with or coupled to an opening of an electronic device enclosure or housing for receiving plug connectors to reinforce the receptacle connector and/or device housing and potentially reduce damage/breakage. For example, a bracket can have a front face with a curvature. A back face of the bracket can include a first opening that communicates with a cavity. The cavity can be defined at least in part by upper and lower opposing inner surfaces, the lower inner surface including a portion that extends parallel to a portion of the bracket front face. The bracket can also include a hollow protrusion extending from the bracket front face in a front direction. The hollow protrusion can include an opening that communicates with the opening of the back face and extends through the hollow protrusion. Methods for manufacturing the connector bracket are also provided. 120-. (canceled)21. A bracket comprising:upper and lower faces;a back face having a first opening that communicates with a cavity; anda protrusion extending from the front face and having a second opening that communicates with the first opening and extends through the protrusion.22. The bracket of claim 21 , wherein the second opening includes:upper and lower second opening inner surfaces; andright and left arcuate second opening inner surfaces, the right and left arcuate second opening inner surfaces extending between the upper and lower second opening inner surfaces.23. The bracket of claim 22 , wherein the protrusion further includes:upper and lower protrusion outer surfaces that extend from the front face;right and left arcuate protrusion outer surfaces that extend from the bracket front face, the right and left arcuate protrusion outer surfaces extending between the upper and the lower protrusion outer surfaces; anda protrusion front face extending from the upper and lower outer protrusion surfaces and the right and left arcuate protrusion outer surfaces,24. The bracket of claim 21 , ...

TRIMLESS GLASS ENCLOSURE INTERFACE

An enclosure for a portable computing device can include a cover glass affixed to an enclosure without trim pieces disposed between the cover glass and the disclosure. In one embodiment, the enclosure can include an edge profile that can define a relatively large contact pad about the enclosure. The contact pad can distribute impact forces over a relatively large area and thereby protect the cover glass integrity. 1. A method for attaching a cover glass to an enclosure of a portable computing device absent a trim piece disposed between the cover glass and the enclosure , the method comprising:affixing a display assembly to the enclosure;applying an adhesive to the enclosure; andattaching the cover glass to the adhesive.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving the enclosure or forming the enclosure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises:a bottom and at least one side wall extending from the bottom, wherein the at least one side wall includes a profile including a curve and an apex arranged to be located on a slope below an upper corner of the body, wherein the profile is configured to absorb impact energy and prevent damage to the cover glass.445. The method of claim 3 , wherein the slope is about degrees.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the enclosure further comprises:a cavity configured to receive the display assembly; anda support ledge configured to receive the adhesive.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the enclosure further comprises:a side wall adjacent the support ledge and the upper corner of the body configured to form a relatively narrow gap between the upper corner of the body and the cover glass.7. An enclosure for a portable computing device claim 5 , the enclosure comprising:a body formed from a single and continuous piece of aluminum, the body comprising:a bottom and at least one side wall, wherein the at least one side wall includes a profile including a curve and an apex arranged to be located on a slope below an ...

Electronic Devices With Components Mounted to Touch Sensor Substrates

Touch panel structures may be provided with flexible substrates. A touch sensor array may be formed from transparent capacitive touch sensor electrodes. Electrical components such as ambient light sensors, proximity sensors, magnetic sensors, camera sensors, buttons, and integrated circuits may be mounted on the same flexible substrate as the transparent capacitive touch sensor electrodes. A flexible substrate for a touch panel structure may be formed from multiple substrate portions that are coupled using solder connections or conductive adhesive connections. A touch panel may have a flexible tail that is coupled to a printed circuit board in an electronic device housing. The flexible tail may bend when installing the touch panel in the housing. 1. Apparatus , comprising:a flexible polymer substrate;transparent capacitive touch sensor electrodes on the flexible polymer substrate; andat least one electrical component mounted on the flexible polymer substrate.2. The apparatus defined in wherein the at least one electrical component comprises an ambient light sensor.3. The apparatus defined in wherein the at least one electrical component comprises a magnetic sensor.4. The apparatus defined in wherein the substrate has four edges and wherein the at least one electrical component comprises two ambient light sensors located along one of the four edges.5. The apparatus defined in wherein the at least one electrical component comprises a button.6. The apparatus defined in wherein the flexible substrate comprises a protruding portion and wherein the at least one electrical component comprises an integrated circuit on the protruding portion.7. The apparatus defined in wherein the protruding portion includes a microprocessor integrated circuit.8. The apparatus defined in wherein the at least one electrical component comprises a display driver integrated circuit on the flexible substrate.9. The apparatus defined in wherein the at least one electrical component comprises a ...

Three-dimensional non-rectangular battery cell structures

The disclosed embodiments provide a battery cell. The battery cell includes a set of layers including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The battery cell also includes a pouch enclosing the layers. Finally, the battery cell has a three-dimensional non-rectangular shape to facilitate efficient use of space within a portable electronic device powered by the battery cell.

Electronic Devices With Cover Layers Mounted to Displays

An electronic device may be provided with a display cover layer mounted to the device using an adhesive bond with a display. The display may be a flexible display. The flexible display may include Organic Light Emitting Diode display technology. The display may be mounted to a rigid support structure. The rigid support structure may be mounted to a device housing member. Mounting the display cover layer to the display may eliminate the need to mount the display cover layer to the device housing and may allow active display pixels to be visible under the display cover layer closer to the device housing than in conventional devices. Providing the electronic device with active display pixels closer to the device housing may reduce the need for an inactive border around the display and may improve the aesthetic appeal of the electronic device. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a housing;a support structure having a first portion that defines a plane and a second portion that bends out of the plane;an array of pixels on the support structure, wherein the array of pixels comprises a first group of pixels on the first portion of the support structure and a second group of pixels on the second portion of the support structure; anda display cover layer mounted in the housing, wherein the display cover layer overlaps the first and second portions of the support structure.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the housing comprises a sidewall and wherein an edge portion of the display cover layer abuts the sidewall.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the second group of pixels displays images through the edge portion of the display cover layer.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the pixels comprise organic light-emitting diode pixels.5. The electronic device defined in further comprising a layer of adhesive that attaches the array of pixels to the display cover layer.6. The electronic device defined in wherein the display cover layer has first and ...

PORTABLE COMPUTER UNIFIED TOP CASE

A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case. 1. A portable computer , comprising:a lid; anda base to which the lid is rotatably connected, wherein the base comprises a unified top case formed from a single piece of metal.2. The portable computer defined in further comprising a plurality of keys claim 1 , wherein the unified top case comprises a planar surface having portions that define openings for the keys.3. The portable computer defined in wherein the unified top case comprises integral planar sidewalls that are perpendicular to the planar surface.4. The portable computer defined in wherein the unified top case comprises four integral planar sidewalls that are perpendicular to the planar surface.5. The portable computer defined in wherein the lid comprises a display.6. The portable computer defined in further comprising a plurality of subassemblies attached to an inner surface of the unified top case.7. The portable computer defined in wherein the metal comprises aluminum and wherein the unified top case is formed exclusively from the aluminum.8. The portable computer defined in wherein the top case comprises an integral frame member and attachment features.9. A method of forming an integral top case for a portable computer having circuitry claim 1 , comprising:machining a metal part to produce a single finished part that serves as the integral top ...

Non-Planar Display Backlight Structures

An electronic device may be provided with a display. The display may include display layers characterized by an active area and backlight structures that provide backlight to the active area. To accommodate components such as a button, an edge portion of a light guide plate in the backlight structures that does not overlap the active area is bent out of the plane of the light guide plate. The bent edge portion of the light guide plate may be formed by molding clear plastic in a die or by bending a flexible sheet of clear polymer. Flared structures may be formed on the flexible sheet of clear polymer to help guide light from light-emitting diodes into the flexible sheet of clear polymer. The flared structures may be formed by applying resin coating layers to the flexible sheet of clear polymer. 1. A display , comprising:display layers; andbacklight structures that backlight the display layers, wherein the backlight structures include a light guide plate and a light-emitting diode that emits light, wherein the light guide plate has at least one planar region and at least one bent edge region that is bent at a non-zero angle with respect to the planar region, and wherein the light guide plate receives the light from the light-emitting diode through the bent edge region.2. The display defined in wherein the display layers comprise:a color filter layer;a thin-film transistor layer; anda layer of liquid crystal material between the color filter layer and the thin-film transistor layer.3. The display defined in wherein the bent edge region is characterized by a bend radius of three to twenty millimeters.4. The display defined in wherein the light guide plate comprises a molded clear plastic plate.5. The display defined in wherein the light guide plate comprises a flexible sheet of clear polymer that is bent to create the bent edge region.6. The display defined in further comprising at least one resin coating on the flexible sheet of clear polymer.7. The display defined in ...

Electronic Device Having Display With Thin-Film Encapsulation

An organic light-emitting diode display may have an array of pixels formed from a layer of thin-film circuitry. The thin-film circuitry may be formed on a glass layer that serves as an inner layer of encapsulation for the array of pixels formed from the thin-film circuitry. A thin-film encapsulation layer may overlap the array of pixels and may serve as an opposing outer layer of encapsulation for the array of pixels formed by the thin-film circuitry. An electronic device may have opposing front and rear faces. The display may be mounted in a housing on the front face. The housing may have a planar rear wall on the rear face. A display cover layer associated with the display may overlap the pixel array. A touch sensor and optical layers such as a circular polarizer layer and a compensation layer may be interposed between the display cover layer and the thin-film. 1. Apparatus , comprising:a glass substrate;a thin-film encapsulation layer; anda layer of thin-film transistor circuitry including transistors and organic light-emitting diodes that is configured to form a pixel array that displays images, wherein the layer of thin-film transistor circuitry has a first surface that contacts the thin-film encapsulation layer and an opposing second surface that contacts the glass substrate.2. The apparatus defined in wherein the glass substrate has a thickness of less than 0.3 mm and wherein the apparatus further comprises:a flexible printed circuit coupled to an edge of the layer of thin-film transistor circuitry; anda display driver integrated circuit mounted on the flexible printed circuit.3. The apparatus defined in wherein the glass substrate has a thickness of less than 0.25 mm.4. The apparatus defined in further comprising:a two-dimensional touch sensor layer; anda circular polarizer interposed between the two-dimensional touch sensor layer and the thin-film encapsulation layer.5. The apparatus defined in further comprising a birefringent compensation layer between ...

Displays and Display Chassis Structures

Electronic devices may include displays. A display may include backlight components that provide backlight illumination for the display. Backlight components may include a light guide plate that distributes light from a light source across the display. A plastic display chassis may be used to support display layers and backlight components. A light blocking material such as a layer of metal or opaque coating material may be formed on a surface of the plastic display chassis and may be used to reduce light leakage from the backlight components to the exterior of the electronic device. A metal barrier structure may be formed on a surface of the support structure and may be used to ground a conductive display layer to a conductive support structure such as a metal display chassis or a metal housing member. The plastic display chassis may be insert molded around a light barrier structure. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display having an electrostatic discharge protection layer;a light source configured to provide light;a light guide plate configured to receive the light and to provide the light to the display as backlight illumination;a plastic chassis that surrounds the light guide plate;a conductive support structure; anda metal barrier structure formed on a surface of the plastic chassis that electrically connects the electrostatic discharge protection layer to the conductive support structure.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the electrostatic discharge layer comprises a layer of indium tin oxide.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the plastic chassis comprises an insert molded plastic chassis and wherein the insert molded plastic chassis is insert molded around the metal barrier structure.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the plastic chassis comprises a protruding portion to which the light guide plate is adhered.5. The electronic device defined in wherein the conductive support structure comprises a metal display chassis.6. The ...

Electronic Device with Display Chassis Structures

Electronic devices may include displays. A display may include backlight components that provide backlight illumination for the display. Backlight components may include a light guide plate that distributes light from a light source across the display. Display chassis structures may be used to support display layers and backlight components. A metal chassis may include a portion that partially surrounds the light source. Openings or perforations in the metal chassis may allow the portion that surrounds the light source to flex about a flex axis. A portion of a display layer may be mounted to a plastic chassis. The plastic chassis may be insert molded over a light source, may form part of a package for a light source, may be adhered to a light source, or may wrap around the light source. An encapsulant may be formed over the light source to protect the light source from vibrations and contaminants. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display;a light source configured to provide light;a light guide plate configured to receive the light and to provide the light to the display as backlight illumination; anda metal display chassis that has a portion that flexes about a flex axis and that at least partly surrounds the light source, wherein the metal display chassis includes at least one flex promotion feature that helps the portion of the metal display chassis to flex about the flex axis.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the at least one flex promotion feature comprises at least one opening in the metal display chassis.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the portion that flexes about the flex axis comprises a bend and wherein the at least one opening is formed in the bend.4. The electronic device defined in claim 2 , further comprising a layer of opaque film formed over the at least one opening that prevents light from passing through the at least one opening.5. The electronic device defined in wherein the at least one flex promotion feature comprises ...

Electronic Devices With Flexible Displays Having Fastened Bent Edges

An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges.

Portable computer unified top case

A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case.

PORTABLE COMPUTER ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND AUDIO SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES

A portable computing device having a substantially non-conducting outer housing and alternative electrical grounding and audio system architectures is disclosed. The device can be a laptop computer having a main logic board, a keyboard assembly, an audio source positioned below the keyboard assembly, and an equalizer electrically coupled to the audio source, with each of these components being electrically coupled to a universal grounding structure. The audio source emits sound waves that are propagated through the keyboard assembly and between gaps between keyboard keys and the outer housing. Settings for the equalizer can be selected to account for sound absorption and amplification characteristics of the sound waves along these sound transmission paths. The universal grounding structure includes a plurality of separate ground components that are electrically intercoupled, each being substantially smaller than the overall portable computing device, and also includes an electromagnetic interference shield around the main logic board. 1. A portable computing device , comprising:an outer housing configured to enclose and support a plurality of internal components, the outer housing being composed predominantly of one or more electrically non-conducting materials;a main logic board located within the outer housing, the main logic board having a primary processing unit coupled thereto;one or more additional electrically powered components located within the outer housing and separate from the main logic board; anda universal grounding structure electrically coupled to each of the main logic board and the one or more additional electrically powered components, wherein the universal grounding structure includes a plurality of separate ground components that are electrically intercoupled, wherein each of the separate ground components is substantially smaller than the overall portable computing device, and wherein at least one of the separate ground components also ...

ARCHITECTURE FEATURES OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A portable electronic device, having a single piece housing to carry operational components having a front opening, an integral bottom and sidewalls that cooperate to form a cavity in cooperation with the front opening. The operational components can include a display to present visual content disposed within the front opening and having an outermost protective layer, a main logic board that extends along a central portion of the cavity having a size and shape that bisects the cavity into a first portion and a second portion each having substantially the same size and shape, a power storage system supported at the bottom wall and comprising a first power storage unit located in the first portion and second power storage unit located in the second portion, each being coupled to the main logic board, and self-contained audio components positioned at each corner of the single piece housing. 1. An portable electronic device , comprising:a single piece housing arranged to carry operational components and comprising: a front opening, a bottom wall and sidewalls integrated with the bottom wall that cooperate to form a cavity in cooperation with the front opening, the operational components comprising:a display configured to present visual content and disposed within the front opening and having an outermost protective layer,a main logic board that extends along a central portion of the cavity having a size and shape that bisects the cavity into a first portion and a second portion each having substantially the same size and shape,a power storage system supported at the bottom wall and comprising a first power storage unit located in the first portion and second power storage unit located in the second portion, each being coupled to the main logic board, anda self-contained audio module positioned at each corner of the single piece housing.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the self-contained audio module comprises a rib feature defining a first region that ...

Welded High-Density Low-Profile Interconnect System

An electronic device may have printed circuits to which electrical components are mounted. The printed circuits may have metal traces that form signal lines and contact pads. Vias or other conductive structures may he used in interconnecting the signal lines to the contact pads. The contact pads may have elongated shapes or other shapes and may he formed in arrays on the printed circuits. Laser welds or other electrical connections may be used to join contact pads on a first printed circuit to respective contact pads on a second printed circuit. The laser welds may form part of a rectangular region of welds or may form part of a non-rectangular region of welds such as a region with a curved edge. Alignment marks may be used in aligning the contact pads. 1. Apparatus , comprising:a first primed circuit having a first metal trace;a second printed circuit having a second metal trace; anda laser weld that couples the first metal trace to the second metal trace.2. The apparatus defined in wherein the first metal trace has a first signal line and has a first contact and wherein the second metal trace has a second signal line and a second contact claim 1 , and wherein the first and second contacts overlap and are welded together with the laser weld.3. The apparatus defined in wherein the first contact is elongated and extends along a first dimension and wherein the second contact is elongated and extends along a second dimension that is different than the first dimension.4. The apparatus defined in wherein the first and second dimensions are orthogonal to each other.5. The apparatus defined claim 3 , in wherein the first and second dimensions are oriented at an angle of 45° with respect to each other.6. The apparatus defined in wherein the first contact is one of a first at of contacts on the first printed circuit claim 2 , wherein the second contact is one of a second array of contacts on the second printed circuit claim 2 , and wherein the laser weld is one of an array ...

Embedded Antenna Structures

An electronic device may be provided with antenna structures that are embedded in a dielectric such as plastic. The plastic may be molded over the antenna structures using molding equipment. Antenna structures may be embedded in molded plastic structures such as plastic electronic device housing structures. The plastic electronic device housing structures may form housing structures such as housing wall structures. The antenna structures may be embedded within the housing wall structures in the vicinity of an exterior surface of the housing wall structures. Embedded antenna structures may also be mounted under other dielectric structures such portions of a display cover layer. 1. An electronic device with exterior surfaces , comprising:a metal housing with an elongated opening that runs along an edge of the metal housing, wherein the metal housing forms a first portion of the exterior surfaces of the electronic device;a plastic housing structure in the opening that forms a second portion of the exterior surfaces of the electronic device; anda conductive antenna element that is embedded in the plastic housing structure.2. The electronic device defined in claim 1 , wherein the conductive antenna element is separated from an exterior surface of the plastic housing structure by less than 3 mm.3. The electronic device defined in claim 1 , wherein the conductive antenna element comprises a parasitic antenna element.4. The electronic device defined in claim 3 , wherein the electronic device further comprises an additional conductive antenna element that is embedded in the plastic housing structure.5. The electronic device defined in claim 4 , wherein the additional conductive antenna element is an antenna resonating element.6. The electronic device defined in claim 1 , wherein the conductive antenna element comprises a ground structure.7. The electronic device defined in claim 1 , wherein the conductive antenna element comprises an antenna resonating element.8. The ...

INTEGRATED SPEAKERS

An enclosure for an electronic device is enclosed. The enclosure includes rib structures configured to improve structural support to prevent damage and to dissipate vibration throughout the enclosure. The rib structure can receive a speaker module and a cap member. The rib structure and the speaker module can combine to form a three-dimensional volume allowing the speaker module in which the speaker module may project sound, thereby enhancing acoustic performance. Also, the cap member may be adhesively attached to the rib structure to provide additional structural support against vibration and abuse caused by load forces associated with a drop event. 1. An enclosure for an electronic device , comprising: a first portion engaged with a sidewall of the enclosure, the first portion receiving an audio device; and', 'a second portion different from the first portion, the second portion receiving a cap member, wherein the plurality of ribs includes a first rib, the first rib shared by the first portion and the second portion., 'a plurality of ribs defining a rib structure extending along a rear portion of the enclosure, the plurality of ribs comprising2. The enclosure as recited in claim 1 , further comprising an underpass within the first rib claim 1 , wherein the underpass opens the first portion to the second portion.3. The enclosure as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a sidewall extending around an outer peripheral portion of the enclosure claim 2 , the sidewall comprising an opening.4. The enclosure as recited in claim 3 , wherein when the audio device is positioned within the first portion claim 3 , the audio devices is capable of emitting sound through the opening and the underpass.5. The enclosure as recited in claim 1 , further comprising means for securing the audio device within the first portion claim 1 , and means for securing the audio device within the second portion.6. The enclosure as recited in claim 5 , wherein the means for securing the audio ...

PORTABLE COMPUTER UNIFIED TOP CASE

A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case. 1. A portable computer , comprising:an enclosure configured to be pivotally coupled to a lid, wherein the enclosure is formed from a single piece of metal, the enclosure comprising:an interior surface that defines a cavity, the cavity comprising an undercut area forming a pocket configured to receive an operational component, the pocket having a size and shape in accordance with at least a portion of the operational component.2. The portable computer as recited in claim 1 , wherein the cavity is formed by removing material from an extruded metal block.3. The portable computer as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of integral features extending from the interior surface and into the cavity, at least one of the integral features comprising an attachment feature,wherein a portion of an outside surface of the enclosure corresponding to a portion of the enclosure from which the attachment feature extends is substantially planar.4. The portable computer as recited in claim 2 , wherein the enclosure further comprises a plurality of side walls and a bottom wall claim 2 , and wherein the side walls and bottom wall cooperate to form at least a portion of the interior surface.5. The portable computer as recited in claim 4 , wherein the lid comprises a display.6. The portable computer as recited in claim 5 ...

OPTICAL CONNECTOR

An electronic device having an optical connector that provides and/or receives optical signals through openings or perforations formed at an external surface of the electronic device. These openings can serve as the interface of the optical connector through which the electronic device can engage in one-way or two-way communication with corresponding optical connectors of other electronic devices. These openings can be sized such that they are not visible or not easily visible with the naked human eye. As such, these openings can be too small for communicating with corresponding optical connectors using any single one of these openings. But light that is collectively transmitted through or received through a group of these openings can provide optical signals that can be used to communicate with corresponding optical connectors using optical signals. 1. An electronic device that supports optical communication , the electronic device comprising: an active optical component for at least one of transmitting or receiving optical signals, the active optical component positioned adjacent to the plurality of openings, wherein each of the plurality of openings is sized such that an amount of light passing through any single opening of the plurality of openings is insufficient for communicating with a corresponding connector using an optical signal; and', 'a lens positioned between the plurality of openings and the active optical component., 'a connector having a mating region that includes a plurality of openings, the mating region forming a portion of an exterior surface of the electronic device, the connector comprising2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the active optical component includes a photodiode that converts electromagnetic radiation to electrical signals.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , further comprising a collector that extends between the active optical component and the lens claim 2 , the collector configured to collect light and provide the ...

Electronic Devices With Flexible Displays Having Fastened Bent Edges

An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges. 1. An electronic device having opposing front and rear exterior surfaces , comprising:a housing having a curved sidewall between the front and rear exterior surfaces;a transparent cover layer mounted to the housing, the transparent cover layer having a planar portion that forms at least part of the front exterior surface;an array of pixels that displays images through the transparent cover layer;a substrate on which the array of pixels is located; anda support layer in the housing, wherein the substrate bends around the support layer.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the support layer is planar.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the substrate is adhered to the support layer.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the support layer has upper and lower surfaces and wherein the substrate is attached to the upper and lower surfaces.5. The electronic device defined in wherein the transparent cover layer comprises a curved portion.6. The electronic device defined in wherein the array of pixels displays the images through the curved portion of the transparent ...

SLIDING INPUT DEVICE COVER

A computing system includes an electronic device, a cover or case for the electronic device, and an input device that is slidably movable yet attached to the cover or case. By positioning the electronic device on top of the input device, rotation of the electronic device which changes its vertical viewing angle also translates the input device. These can provide improved overall possible viewing angle adjustability, increased system stability at high viewing angles, laptop-like opening and closing behavior, lighter weight, and implementation using low-cost components. 1. A computer cover , comprising:a back panel to mount to an electronic device;a bottom panel joined to the back panel by a hinge, the bottom panel having an inner surface;an input device mounted to the inner surface of the bottom panel and configured to laterally translate relative to the hinge while mounted to the inner surface.2. The computer cover of claim 1 , wherein the back panel includes a mountable portion to mount to the electronic device and a rotatable portion to connect the mountable portion to the hinge claim 1 , the rotatable portion being connected to the mountable portion by a second hinge.3. The computer cover of claim 1 , wherein the input device comprises length and width dimensions less than or equal to length and width dimensions of the bottom panel.4. The computer cover of claim 1 , wherein the input device comprises a retention surface to retain the electronic device to the input device.5. The computer cover of claim 1 , wherein the input device is mountable to the bottom panel in at least two different relative positions.6. The computer cover of claim 1 , wherein the hinge is a compliant mechanism.7. The computer cover of claim 1 , wherein the back panel is movable into face-to-face orientation with the input device.8. An electronic device cover claim 1 , comprising:a first panel configured to be mounted to a rear surface of an electronic device;a second panel connected to the ...

Multi-part device enclosure

An electronic device includes an enclosure formed of a plurality of layers cooperating to define an interior volume. The enclosure includes a first layer formed of a first material and defining a user input surface of the enclosure and a first portion of a side surface of the enclosure. The enclosure also includes a second layer, formed of a second material different from the first material, positioned below the first layer and defining a second portion of the side surface of the enclosure. The enclosure also includes a third layer, formed of a third material different from the first and second materials, positioned below the second layer and defining a bottom surface of the enclosure and a third portion of the side surface of the enclosure.

HYBRID CONNECTOR

Hybrid connectors that may transfer power and data with a variety of electronic devices having different types of connector interfaces, may consume a minimal amount of surface area, depth, and volume in an electronic device, and may be readily manufactured. 1. An electronic device comprising:a device enclosure substantially housing the electronic device;an opening in the device enclosure;a window in the opening in the device enclosure;a plurality of contacts, each in a corresponding one of a plurality of openings in the window; anda ferrite aligned with the window and positioned such that the plurality of contacts are between the ferrite and the window, wherein the ferrite is partially wrapped with a winding.2. The electronic device of wherein the window is a plastic window.3. The electronic device of wherein the window is formed of sapphire.4. The electronic device of further comprising electronic circuitry coupled to the plurality of contacts and the winding.5. The electronic device of wherein the electronic circuitry forms a system-in-package module.6. The electronic device of wherein the electronic circuitry provides power to a second electronic device using the plurality of contacts.7. The electronic device of wherein the electronic circuitry communicates with the second electronic device using the plurality of contacts.8. The electronic device of wherein the electronic circuitry provides power to a third electronic device using the winding around the ferrite.9. The electronic device of wherein the electronic circuitry communicates with the third electronic device using the winding around the ferrite.10. An electronic device comprising:a device enclosure substantially housing the electronic device;an opening in the device enclosure;a ferrite aligned with the opening in the device enclosure;a winding around at least a portion of the ferrite;a plurality of contacts aligned with the opening in the device enclosure, each of the plurality of contacts between the ...

COMBINED SPEAKER AND AUDIO JACK

A speaker and audio jack module for a portable electronic device. The module includes an audio jack housing having a tube dimensioned to receive an audio plug. An acoustic port is formed through a side of the tube so as to acoustically connect a speaker housing having a speaker contained therein to the audio jack housing. The audio jack housing is capable of receiving an audio input when the audio plug is inserted therein and outputting an audio output from the speaker when the audio plug is removed. 1. A speaker and audio jack module for a portable electronic device , the module comprising:an audio jack housing defining a tube dimensioned to receive an audio plug;an acoustic port formed through a sidewall of the tube, the sidewall forming an inside inner radius of the tube; anda speaker housing acoustically coupled to the acoustic port, the speaker housing dimensioned to contain a speaker therein, andwherein the audio jack housing is capable of outputting sound from the speaker when the audio plug is absent.2. The module of wherein an acoustic duct acoustically couples the speaker to the acoustic port.3. The module of wherein the speaker is indirectly coupled to the tube.4. The module of wherein the speaker housing defines a chamber around the speaker claim 1 , the chamber including a top surface and a bottom surface positioned along opposing faces of the speaker.5. The module of wherein the speaker is connected to a top surface of the speaker housing and emits sound waves toward a bottom surface of the speaker housing.6. The module of wherein the audio jack housing and the speaker housing are a single molded piece.7. The module of further comprising:an acoustic mesh positioned over the acoustic port.8. The module of further comprising:a plurality of electrical contacts formed within the tube so as to make electrical contact with the audio plug when inserted within the tube.9. The module of wherein the speaker is disabled when electrical contact is made with the ...

TRIMLESS GLASS ENCLOSURE INTERFACE

An enclosure for a portable computing device can include a cover glass affixed to an enclosure without trim pieces disposed between the cover glass and the disclosure. In one embodiment, the enclosure can include an edge profile that can define a relatively large contact pad about the enclosure. The contact pad can distribute impact forces over a relatively large area and thereby protect the cover glass integrity. 120-. (canceled)21. An electronic device comprising:a display assembly positioned within an interior cavity of the electronic device;a display cover overlaying the display assembly; and a support ledge positioned below and coupled to a periphery of the display cover;', 'an interior surface, a portion of the interior surface positioned along a side surface of the display cover, thereby defining a gap between the side surface of the display cover and the portion of the interior surface; and', 'a recess of the interior cavity, the recess extending underneath the support ledge., 'a housing component of unitary construction defining22. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the housing component further defines an exterior surface comprising:an upper corner;an upper portion outwardly sloped from the upper corner; anda lower portion adjoining the upper portion, thereby defining an obtuse angle between the upper portion and the lower portion.23. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein a portion of the display assembly extends into the recess.24. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the portion of the interior surface of the housing component extends upward from the support ledge.25. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the display assembly comprises a touch sensitive input device below the display cover.26. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the gap is less than 0.05 mm.27. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the housing component is machined from a single piece of aluminum.28. An electronic device comprising: a support ...

PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE

A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion. 1. A portable computing device , comprising: a keyboard assembly, the keyboard assembly comprising a keyboard having a plurality of pressable key pads, and', 'a touch pad located within and proximate a touch pad opening in the body in proximity to the tapered second end, the touch pad being adapted to accept touch inputs from the end user of the portable computing device and having a support structure that accommodates a shape of the body;, 'a body comprising a first end and a tapered second end narrower than the first end, the body having an inclined top surface and configured to support and enclose a plurality of operational components that are organized in an multi-planar arrangement that conforms to the overall shape of the body and the inclination of the inclined top surface, the body further configured to present to an end user one or more user input components at an incline in conformance with the inclined top surface of the portable computing device, the one or more user input components comprisinga bottom cover, wherein the body and the bottom cover are secured to each other by way of a ...

HANDHELD PORTABLE DEVICE

A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing. 120-. (canceled)21. An electronic device comprising:a display;a cover positioned over the display; and a metal component defining at least three sidewalls and a first portion of a bottom of the housing; and', 'a polymer antenna window defining at least a portion of a sidewall and a second portion of the bottom of the housing; and, 'a housing at least partially enclosing the housing and coupled to the cover, the housing comprisingan antenna positioned within the housing and below the polymer antenna window.22. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the antenna is configured to receive wireless data signals from a cellular data network.23. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein:the bottom of the housing defines a substantially flat portion;the sidewall defines a curved portion that extends from the substantially flat portion of the bottom of the housing; andthe polymer antenna window extends at least partially along the curved portion and ends proximate to the substantially flat portion.24. The electronic device of claim 23 , wherein the polymer antenna window and the metal component cooperate to define a smooth continuous surface.25. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein:the metal component is a machined billet of aluminum material; andthe metal component defines a speaker grill formed along one of the at least three sidewalls.26. The electronic device of claim 25 , wherein:the sidewall defines a curved exterior surface of the ...

STRUCTURED GLASS FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device can include a three-dimensional glass feature. In one embodiment, the three-dimensional glass feature is a cavity formed on the inside portion of a cover glass of an electronic device. 1. An electronic device , comprising: a first layer defining a first surface;', 'a second layer defining a second surface that is opposite the first surface;', 'a structured glass feature formed on or in the second surface;, 'a glass structure comprisingan enclosure coupled to the glass structure;a processing unit within the enclosure; and the first layer and second layer are fused to one another to form a monolithic structure;', 'the first surface defines a portion of an exterior of the electronic device; and', 'the second surface defines a portion of an interior of the electronic device., 'an input device operationally connected to the processing unit; wherein2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein:the structured glass feature is an optical lens;the first layer has a first index of refraction;the second layer has a second index of refraction;the first layer and the second layer cooperate to optically mask the perimeter; andthe glass structure is a cover glass of the electronic device.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein:the first layer defines a first portion and second portion adjacent one another; andthe second layer is fused to the first layer at the first portion but not the second portion.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein:the structured glass feature is positioned over a logo; andthe structured glass feature optically magnifies the logo.5. The electronic device of claim 4 , wherein:the structured glass feature defines a cavity having a perimeter and an interior cavity surface;the second layer defines the perimeter of the structured glass feature; andthe first layer defines the interior cavity surface.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein:the structured glass feature is a structural rib separating a first cavity from a ...

Electronic Devices With Flexible Displays Having Fastened Bent Edges

An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges. 1. An electronic device , comprising:an organic light-emitting diode display having an array of display pixels formed on a display substrate; anda mandrel having an edge, wherein a portion of the display substrate is wrapped around the edge of the mandrel.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the display substrate includes an active area in which the array of display pixels is formed and wherein the display substrate is curved in the active area.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the display substrate has a convex surface and wherein the array of display pixels is formed on the convex surface.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the portion of the display substrate that is wrapped around the edge of the mandrel extends behind the active area of the display substrate.5. The electronic device defined in wherein a portion of the mandrel is interposed between the active area of the display substrate and the portion of the display substrate that extends behind the active area of the display substrate.6. The electronic device defined in further comprising a glass ...

Methods for Forming Electronic Devices with Bent Display Edges

An electronic device may have a display with a bent portion such as one or more bent edge portions. The display may be formed from a flexible display layer such as an organic light-emitting-diode layer. The organic light-emitting-diode layer may include a substrate layer such as a sheet of polymer. The flexible display may be attached to a support structure such as a flexible support layer using adhesive. To facilitate bending, the display may be heated. Bending and heating equipment may simultaneously heat the display layer and the flexible support layer to form a bent edge portion for the display. The bending and heating equipment may include heated structures for pressing the display layer into a desired shape.

TRIMLESS GLASS ENCLOSURE INTERFACE

An enclosure for a portable computing device can include a cover glass affixed to an enclosure without trim pieces disposed between the cover glass and the disclosure. In one embodiment, the enclosure can include an edge profile that can define a relatively large contact pad about the enclosure. The contact pad can distribute impact forces over a relatively large area and thereby protect the cover glass integrity. 120-. (canceled)21. An electronic device comprising: an exterior surface having an edge profile that includes a curved portion extending from a bottom surface of the body to a side of the body;', 'an interior cavity;', 'a support positioned along an edge of the interior cavity;', 'a recess below the support;, 'a body of unitary construction defininga cover glass attached to the support and abutting a sidewall of the body; anda display assembly positioned within the interior cavity such that a portion of the display assembly extends into the recess.22. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein:the sidewall defines a top corner of the body; andthe edge profile further includes a sloped portion extending from the top corner.23. The electronic device of claim 22 , wherein the top corner of the body is coplanar with a top surface of the cover glass.24. The electronic device of claim 22 , wherein the curved portion of the edge profile meets the sloped portion of the edge profile at an apex.25. The electronic device of claim 24 , wherein the apex defines an obtuse angle.26. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the body is formed from a billet of aluminum.27. An electronic device comprising: a support ledge;', 'an interior surface of the sidewall extending upwards from the support ledge;', 'a lower recess extending underneath the support ledge;, 'a sidewall defining, 'an enclosure having a unitary construction and comprisinga cover affixed to the support ledge such that an edge of the cover is set apart from the interior surface of the sidewall by a gap; ...

Electronic Devices With Cover Layers Mounted to Displays

An electronic device may be provided with a display cover layer mounted to the device using an adhesive bond with a display. The display may be a flexible display. The flexible display may include Organic Light Emitting Diode display technology. The display may be mounted to a rigid support structure. The rigid support structure may be mounted to a device housing member. Mounting the display cover layer to the display may eliminate the need to mount the display cover layer to the device housing and may allow active display pixels to be visible under the display cover layer closer to the device housing than in conventional devices. Providing the electronic device with active display pixels closer to the device housing may reduce the need for an inactive border around the display and may improve the aesthetic appeal of the electronic device.

MID-PLANE BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORS

Board-to-board connectors that may consume a reduced amount of space in an electronic device by having a reduced height, provide a durable and reliable connection, and may be easy to manufacture. In one example, a board-to-board connector having a reduced height may reside at least partially in a recess or opening in a printed circuit board or other substrate. 1. An electronic device comprising:a printed circuit board having a top surface, wherein a portion of the top surface is absent to form a first region; anda board-to-board connector at least partially located in the first region, the board-to-board connector comprising a housing supporting a plurality of contacts.2. The electronic device of wherein the first region is a recess in a top surface of the printed circuit board.3. The electronic device of wherein the first region is an opening from a top surface to a bottom surface of the printed circuit board.4. The electronic device of wherein the housing further comprises an overlap portion to overlap a portion of the printed circuit board near the opening.5. The electronic device of wherein each of the plurality of contacts comprises:a first lateral surface mount contact portion;a first vertical portion extending in a downward direction, the first vertical portion including a first contacting surface;a second lateral portion attached to the first vertical portion and extending away from the first lateral surface mount contact portion; anda second vertical portion attached to the second lateral portion and extending in an upward direction, the second vertical portion including a second contacting surface.6. The electronic device of wherein at least one of the plurality of contacts further includes:a third vertical portion connected to the first lateral surface mount contact portion and extending in a downward direction;a third lateral portion attached to the third vertical portion and extending away from the first lateral surface mount contact portion;a fourth ...

TRIMLESS GLASS ENCLOSURE INTERFACE

An enclosure for a portable computing device can include a cover glass affixed to an enclosure without trim pieces disposed between the cover glass and the disclosure. In one embodiment, the enclosure can include an edge profile that can define a relatively large contact pad about the enclosure. The contact pad can distribute impact forces over a relatively large area and thereby protect the cover glass integrity. 1. A computing device , comprising:a display assembly comprising a display and a display cover overlaying the display;a body comprising a bottom wall and a side wall that define an internal cavity, wherein a periphery of the side wall includes an edge that defines a front side opening suitable for carrying the display assembly;a first support in proximity to the edge and that extends from the side wall into the internal cavity and is configured to support the display cover; anda second support between the first support and the bottom wall, wherein the second support extends further into the internal cavity than does the first support.2. The computing device as in claim 1 , wherein the edge is defined in part by an interior facing surface extending from the first support.3. The computing device of claim 2 , wherein the edge defines an edge of the side wall and is adjacent to the display cover.4. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises an adhesive disposed over a portion of the first support.5. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein an interior surface of the display cover is coupled to the display assembly and the display assembly extends over the second support.6. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises curved corners claim 1 , and the side wall defines a portion of each curved corner.7. The computing device of claim 6 , wherein the side wall is curved and defines an outer edge of the body.8. A mobile device claim 6 , comprising: a first support configured to support a display cover;', 'a second ...

TRIMLESS GLASS ENCLOSURE INTERFACE

An enclosure for a portable computing device can include a cover glass affixed to an enclosure without trim pieces disposed between the cover glass and the disclosure. In one embodiment, the enclosure can include an edge profile that can define a relatively large contact pad about the enclosure. The contact pad can distribute impact forces over a relatively large area and thereby protect the cover glass integrity. 1. (canceled)2. An electronic device housing , comprising:an enclosure defining a sidewall; anda cover glass affixed to the enclosure; whereinthe sidewall comprises:a curved region; anda planar region abutting the curved region at an apex, the apex defining an oblique angle.3. The electronic device housing of claim 2 , wherein the planar region extends from the apex to a top of the sidewall.4. The electronic device housing of claim 3 , wherein the cover glass comprises a beveled edge.5. The electronic device housing of claim 4 , wherein the sidewall extends to a top surface of the cover glass claim 4 , above the beveled edge.6. The electronic device housing of claim 2 , further comprising a trim piece positioned between the sidewall and the cover glass.7. The electronic device housing of claim 6 , wherein the trim piece abuts the enclosure and the cover glass.8. The electronic device housing of claim 2 , wherein the enclosure further defines a bottom surface of the electronic device housing.9. The electronic device housing of claim 2 , wherein:the enclosure is formed from aluminum; andthe cover glass is formed from glass.10. An electronic device housing claim 2 , comprising:a body comprising:a support;a sidewall perpendicular to the support;a cover glass adjacent the support and defining a beveled edge; whereinthe sidewall extends along the beveled edge.11. The electronic device housing of claim 10 , wherein the support receives the cover glass.12. The electronic device housing of claim 11 , further comprising an adhesive between the support and the cover ...

Board-to-board connectors

Board-to-board connectors that may provide a durable and reliable connection, save board space, may be easy to manufacture, and may be simple to use during device assembly. One example may include a receptacle including a number of contacts forming electrical connections with traces or planes in or on a printed circuit board. A boss may be included as part of the receptacle and the boss may be connected to the printed circuit board. An insert may be mated to the receptacle. Contacts in the insert may form electrical connections with traces or planes in a second or flexible circuit board. A cowling may be placed over the flexible circuit board to act as a stiffener. A fastener, such as a screw, may be placed through openings in the cowling, second or flexible circuit board, and insert, and into the boss.

Systems With Adjustable Windows

A system such as a vehicle may have adjustable structures such as adjustable windows. Adjustable windows may have adjustable layers such as adjustable tint layers, adjustable reflectivity layers, and adjustable haze layers. Adjustable window layers may be incorporated into a window with one or more transparent structural layers such as a pair of glass window layers. Adjustable components such as adjustable reflectivity layers, adjustable haze layers, and adjustable tint layers may be interposed between the pair of glass window layers. Fixed partially reflective mirrors, fixed tint layers, and/or fixed haze layers may be used in place of adjustable tint, haze, and reflectivity layers and/or may be incorporated into windows in addition to adjustable tint, haze, and reflectivity layers. 1. A system , comprising:control circuitry; anda window configured to be adjusted by the control circuitry, wherein the window includes a guest-host liquid crystal device, the control circuitry is configured to adjust an amount of light absorption of the guest-host liquid crystal device, and the window includes a reflective layer overlapping the guest-host liquid crystal device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the reflective layer has a reflectivity and wherein the control circuitry is configured to adjust the reflectivity.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the window includes an adjustable haze layer overlapping the guest-host liquid crystal device and wherein the control circuitry is configured to adjust a haze of the adjustable haze layer.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the reflective layer comprises a cholesteric liquid crystal device.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the reflective layer comprises a switchable metal hydride film.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the reflective layer has a fixed partial reflectivity.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the window includes an adjustable haze layer overlapping the guest-host liquid crystal device and wherein the control circuitry ...

Portable computing device

A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

Electronic Device With Indirectly Fed Slot Antennas

An electronic device may be provided with antennas. Antennas for the electronic device may be formed from slot antenna structures. A slot antenna structure may be formed from portions of a metal housing for an electronic device. The slots of the slot antenna structures may be indirectly fed to form first and second indirectly fed slot antennas. The first and second indirectly fed slot antennas may be formed from slots in a rear surface of an electronic device and a sidewall of the electronic device. The slots may have open ends along an edge of the sidewall and may have closed ends that face each other. A hybrid antenna may also be formed in the electronic device. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a metal housing, wherein a slot is formed in the metal housing; andan indirectly fed slot antenna formed from the slot.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the slot has a bend.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the housing has a planar rear wall and a sidewall that extends from the rear wall and wherein the slot is formed in the rear wall and the sidewall.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the sidewall has an edge and wherein the slot has an opening along the edge.5. The electronic device defined in wherein the indirectly fed slot antenna comprises a near-field-coupled antenna feed structure that is formed from a planar metal structure that is near-field coupled to the slot.6. The electronic device defined in wherein the metal housing has an edge and wherein the slot has an opening along the edge.7. The electronic device defined in wherein the indirectly fed slot antenna comprises a near-field-coupled antenna feed structure that is formed from a planar metal structure that is near-field coupled to the slot.8. The electronic device defined in wherein the planar metal structure comprises a patch of metal that overlaps the slot.9. The electronic device defined in further comprising a display mounted in the housing.10. An electronic device claim 1 , ...

Computer housing

A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.

COMPUTER HOUSING

A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer. 1. A computing device , comprising:a housing having a bottom region defining a bottom planar surface;a top region defining a top planar surface that is generally parallel to the bottom planar surface; anda side portion located between the bottom region and the top region, wherein the side portion includes a lateral surface having a spline shaped profile that terminates at the top planar surface.2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the top region further defines a lid and the bottom region further defines a base.3. The computing device of claim 2 , wherein the side portion is part of the lid claim 2 , and further comprising:an additional side portion located between the lid side portion and the bottom planar surface, wherein the additional side portion includes an additional lateral surface having a spline shaped profile that terminates at the bottom planar surface.4. The computing device of claim 3 , wherein the spline shaped profile of the side portion and the spline shaped profile of the additional side portion combine to define a continuous curved geometry.5. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the spline shaped profile further terminates at the bottom planar surface.6. The computing device of claim 1 , further comprising:an additional side portion located adjacent to the side portion at a corner and also between the bottom region and the top region, wherein the additional side portion also includes a lateral ...

HANDHELD PORTABLE DEVICE

A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing. 125-. (canceled)26. An electronic device , comprising: a lower portion defining a flat bottom surface;', 'an upper portion defining an opening;', 'a ledge formed around a perimeter of the opening; and', 'a set of side surfaces that extend between the lower portion and the upper portion to define a curved profile;, 'a housing machined from a billet of material and comprisinga display positioned within the opening of the housing; anda cover positioned over the display and coupled to the ledge.27. The electronic device of claim 26 , wherein a side surface of the set of side surfaces defines a button opening that is configured to receive a button.28. The electronic device of claim 26 , wherein:the housing includes an interior surface defining a portion of an interior volume; andthe housing defines a boss along the interior surface that is configured to mount a printed circuit board.29. The electronic device of claim 28 , further wherein the boss includes a threaded feature configured to receive a fastener.30. The electronic device of claim 26 , wherein:the housing includes an interior surface defining a portion of an interior volume; andthe housing defines a raised column that extends into the interior volume and is configured to receive a fastener.31. The electronic device of claim 26 , wherein:the housing defines an interior volume;the electronic device includes an audio element positioned within the interior volume; anda side surface of the set ...

Electronic Devices With Cover Layers Mounted to Displays

An electronic device may be provided with a display cover layer mounted to the device using an adhesive bond with a display. The display may be a flexible display. The flexible display may include Organic Light Emitting Diode display technology. The display may be mounted to a rigid support structure. The rigid support structure may be mounted to a device housing member. Mounting the display cover layer to the display may eliminate the need to mount the display cover layer to the device housing and may allow active display pixels to be visible under the display cover layer closer to the device housing than in conventional devices. Providing the electronic device with active display pixels closer to the device housing may reduce the need for an inactive border around the display and may improve the aesthetic appeal of the electronic device.

PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE

A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion. 140-. (canceled)41. A laptop computer , comprising: a cover; and', 'a display coupled to the cover; and, 'a lid portion comprising [ a top wall;', 'a pair of side walls positioned along opposite ends of the top wall, each side wall tapering from a first height to a second height along a direction extending away from the back side of the base portion, the second height less than the first height; and, 'a top case defined by a unitary metal structure and comprising, 'a bottom case attached to the top case to define an interior volume of the laptop computer., 'a base portion pivotally coupled to the lid portion at a back side of the base portion and comprising42. The laptop computer of claim 41 , wherein:the laptop computer further comprises a keyboard; andthe top wall defines an opening configured to receive at least one key of the keyboard.43. The laptop computer of claim 42 , wherein:the opening in defined in the top wall is a first opening;the first key is a first key; andthe top wall further defines a second opening configured to receive a second key of the keyboard.44. The laptop computer of claim ...

FUNCTIONAL COMPOSITE ENCLOSURE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A housing for an electronic device at least partially defines an interior volume of the electronic device and retains a display. The housing can also include a backplate, including an exterior layer at least partially defining an exterior surface of the housing, a first structural layer bonded to the exterior layer, a functional component directly bonded to the first layer, and a second structural layer overlying the functional component. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display; an exterior layer at least partially defining an exterior surface of the housing;', 'a first structural layer bonded to the exterior layer;', 'a functional component directly bonded to the first structural layer; and', 'a second structural layer overlying the functional component., 'a housing at least partially defining an interior volume of the electronic device, the housing retaining the display, the housing including a backplate, comprising2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the backplate further comprises a core layer at least partially surrounding the functional component claim 1 , the core layer disposed between and bonded to the first structural layer and the second structural layer.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the exterior layer comprises at least one of a physical vapor deposited layer claim 1 , a metal layer claim 1 , a ceramic layer claim 1 , a glass layer claim 1 , an in-mold coated layer claim 1 , an ink layer claim 1 , or a paint layer.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first structural layer and the second structural layer comprise fiberglass claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , or a carbon fiber and fiber glass hybrid.5. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the core layer comprises fiberglass claim 2 , carbon fiber claim 2 , or a carbon fiber and fiber glass hybrid.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the functional component is less than about 0.2 mm from the exterior surface.7. The electronic device of claim 1 , ...

Electronic Devices With Flexible Displays Having Fastened Bent Edges

An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges. 1. A wrist-watch device , comprising:a display having a first portion that lies in a plane and first and second opposing edge portions that curve out of the plane;a cover glass that overlaps the display and that has first and second curved edges respectively overlapping the first and second edge portions of the display;a metal housing sidewall that extends at least partially around the display and that has a curved profile; anda rear housing wall at least partially formed from transparent material.2. The wrist-watch device defined in wherein the display comprises an organic light-emitting diode display.3. The wrist-watch device defined in wherein the display is attached to an interior surface of the cover glass with adhesive.4. The wrist-watch device defined in wherein the interior surface has a curved portion and wherein the display conforms to the curved portion of the interior surface.5. The wrist-watch device defined in wherein the metal housing sidewall comprises aluminum.6. The wrist-watch device defined in wherein the metal housing sidewall comprises an opening.7. The ...

LOW PROFILE CONNECTOR

An electrical board-to-board connector including a flexible cable assembly having a low profile or dimensionally reduced configuration. The connector body of a cable assembly may be widened to provide the structural rigidity sufficient to support an array of solder lead connections. Other support elements may be omitted from the cable assembly, which results in a reduced height dimension. The flexible cable assembly may also include a cowling used to retain the cable assembly against a circuit board. The cowling may also be configured to reduce the dimensions or dimensional footprint of the connection. 1. A flexible cable assembly for electrically connecting a first circuit board to another electronic component , the flexible cable assembly comprising:a flexible circuit having a first end and a second end; anda connector body attached to the first end of the flexible circuit and configured to electrically connect the first circuit board to the flexible circuit,wherein the connector body attaches to the flexible circuit via an array of solder leads, andwherein the array of solder leads are formed into and substantially supported by the connector body.2. The flexible cable assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flexible cable assembly does not include a support element attached to a surface of the flexible circuit opposite to a surface used to attach the connector body claim 1 , wherein the support element is a separate part configured to reduce bending of the flexible circuit near the first end.3. The flexible cable assembly of claim 1 , wherein the array of solder leads are fully encapsulated in the connector body except for a contact area that is in electrical contact with the flexible circuit.4. The flexible cable assembly of claim 1 , wherein the array of solder leads are electrically connected to a corresponding array of contact pad regions formed into a surface of the flexible circuit.5. The flexible cable assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a sacrificial ...

Doors with Adaptive Positioning

Doors on a vehicle may be controlled by a door positioning system that moves the doors freely and fluidly relative to the body of the vehicle. The doors may include front and rear doors on each side of the vehicle. The door positioning system may control the movement and positioning of each door using a door mechanism coupled between the door and the body of the vehicle. The door positioning system may determine a position or path of motion for each door based on sensor data and user input. The door positioning system may issue corresponding control signals to actuators in the door mechanism to position the door accordingly. For example, the front door may slide open at an angle to accommodate an angled tire. Front and rear doors may open in opposite directions to create a large, unobstructed space for passengers to enter and exit the vehicle.

Electronic devices with cover layers mounted to displays

An electronic device may be provided with a display cover layer mounted to the device using an adhesive bond with a display. The display may be a flexible display. The flexible display may include Organic Light Emitting Diode display technology. The display may be mounted to a rigid support structure. The rigid support structure may be mounted to a device housing member. Mounting the display cover layer to the display may eliminate the need to mount the display cover layer to the device housing and may allow active display pixels to be visible under the display cover layer closer to the device housing than in conventional devices. Providing the electronic device with active display pixels closer to the device housing may reduce the need for an inactive border around the display and may improve the aesthetic appeal of the electronic device.

Electronic devices with cover layers mounted to displays

An electronic device may be provided with a display cover layer mounted to the device using an adhesive bond with a display. The display may be a flexible display. The flexible display may include Organic Light Emitting Diode display technology. The display may be mounted to a rigid support structure. The rigid support structure may be mounted to a device housing member. Mounting the display cover layer to the display may eliminate the need to mount the display cover layer to the device housing and may allow active display pixels to be visible under the display cover layer closer to the device housing than in conventional devices. Providing the electronic device with active display pixels closer to the device housing may reduce the need for an inactive border around the display and may improve the aesthetic appeal of the electronic device.

Methods for forming electronic devices with bent display edges

An electronic device may have a display with a bent portion such as one or more bent edge portions. The display may be formed from a flexible display layer such as an organic light-emitting-diode layer. The organic light-emitting-diode layer may include a substrate layer such as a sheet of polymer. The flexible display may be attached to a support structure such as a flexible support layer using adhesive. To facilitate bending, the display may be heated. Bending and heating equipment may simultaneously heat the display layer and the flexible support layer to form a bent edge portion for the display. The bending and heating equipment may include heated structures for pressing the display layer into a desired shape.

Electronic devices with flexible displays having fastened bent edges

An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges.

Desk top battery charger for a portable phone

Three-dimensional non-rectangular battery cell structures

本發明揭示之實施例提供一種電池單元。該電池單元包括一組層，包括具有活性塗層之陰極、隔板及具有活性塗層之陽極。該電池單元亦包括封閉該等層之小袋。最後，該電池單元具有三維非矩形形狀，以促進由該電池單元供電之攜帶型電子裝置內空間之有效使用。

Embedded antenna structures

An electronic device may be provided with antenna structures that are embedded in a dielectric such as plastic. The plastic may be molded over the antenna structures using molding equipment. Antenna structures may be embedded in molded plastic structures such as plastic electronic device housing structures. The plastic electronic device housing structures may form housing structures such as housing wall structures. The antenna structures may be embedded within the housing wall structures in the vicinity of an exterior surface of the housing wall structures. Embedded antenna structures may also be mounted under other dielectric structures such portions of a display cover layer.

Electronic devices with flexible displays having fastened bent edges

An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges.

Portable computer unified top case

A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case.

Portable computing device

Computer housing

A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.

Gripping motor-vehicle cup holder

A vehicle cup holder has a housing forming an upwardly open cup-shaped seat centered on an upright seat axis and having a side wall and a floor and a plurality of gripping arms spaced around the seat on the side wall and pivotal about respective upright axes between radially inner positions projecting into the seat and radially outer positions generally disengaged from the seat. A drive under the floor is connected to the arms for displacing them synchronously between the inner and outer positions.

Elongated Fingerprint Sensor

An elongated biometric device provides a slim solution for capturing biometric data, and may be placed on a portion of an electronic device having limited space, such as a side of the electronic device. The elongated biometric device may include a force sensor, which may be positioned within a housing of the electronic device and actuated through posts extending from the elongated biometric device through the housing to transfer an applied force to the force sensor.

Trimless glass enclosure interface

An enclosure for a portable computing device can include a cover glass affixed to an enclosure without trim pieces disposed between the cover glass and the disclosure. In one embodiment, the enclosure can include an edge profile that can define a relatively large contact pad about the enclosure. The contact pad can distribute impact forces over a relatively large area and thereby protect the cover glass integrity.