Extendable hook

Abstract

The example display device includes: a housing; an extendable hook that can be inserted into the housing; a charging device coupled to the extendable hook; and an actuating member that moves the extendable hook from a retracted position to an extended position, in which the extendable hook is located outside the housing.

Description

Background Art

[0001] Peripheral devices are often used with computers. For example, a desktop computer device may utilize multiple human interface devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, camera, printer, headset, etc. Some peripheral devices may be stored on the same surface of the computer device (such as a desktop), on a separate surface (such as a shelf), or in a container (such as a drawer) when not in use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0002] Figure 1-3 is a block diagram depicting an example display device.

[0003] Figure 4 is a block diagram depicting an example all-in-one computer device.

[0004] Figure 5 is a block diagram depicting example components of a display device.

[0005] Figure 6 is a flow chart depicting an example method for operating a display device having a protractible hook.

[0006] Figure 7-10 An example extendable hook that may be used with an example display is depicted.

[0007] Figure 11-14 is a cross-sectional view of an example extendable hook in an example operating state.

[0008] Fig.15 An example display device with an example extendable hook is depicted. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0009] In the following description and accompanying drawings, some example implementations of a display device with an extendable hook, an integrated computer system with an extendable hook, and / or a method for operating an extendable hook are described. As used herein, a display device is a device with a display for generating an image. Example display devices include monitors, televisions, and mobile devices such as tablet computers. As used herein, an integrated computer system represents a computer system including a display device and a computer system with computing resources for executing an operating system. The example integrated system can be a desktop computer or a laptop computer with an integrated screen.

[0010] A computer system (such as an all-in-one computer system) may include ports for attaching peripheral devices that allow additional computing functionality to be provided or for enhancing the user experience of the computer system. An example peripheral device is a headphone device. As used herein, a headphone device refers to an electronic device having at least one speaker coupled to a support portion that is formed to be wearable on at least a portion of a human head. Example headphone devices may include ear-hook headphones, single-speaker headphones with a microphone, in-ear headphones, virtual reality headsets, and the like. Example headphone devices may surround the outside of the ear, rest on the ear, or be mounted inside the ear canal. Example headphone devices may be wired or wirelessly operable.

[0011] Such peripherals can usually be stored in a container (such as a desk drawer) when not in use, or stored on a desk surface. The user can connect the peripheral to the computer system for each intended use, remove the peripheral after use, and put the peripheral away when not in use for an extended period of time. In some examples, the headset can be left on the desk when not in use. In order to improve desk space issues, ergonomics and practicality, for example, when the headset is not in use, a hook mounted to a desk, wall, computer case or monitor can be used to store the headset. Some peripherals are wireless for communication and / or power supply. For example, such wireless devices can utilize a charging station, which may also occupy the limited space on the desk where the keyboard and mouse are located.

[0012] Various examples described below relate to a display device having an extendable hook with charging capability. The extendable hook can be kept in a compartment when not in use, and when the user needs it, the hook can be extended to a usable orientation ready for supporting a headphone device. In this way, when the headphones are not in use, the extendable hook can be extended in a controlled manner to expose a charging station capable of supporting the headphones, and when the headphones are in use and the extendable hook is no longer needed, the hook can be retracted into the display device. For example, this can improve the user experience and reduce clutter on the limited space of a desktop where a display device and / or an all-in-one computer system can reside.

[0013] Figure 1-3 is a block diagram depicting an example display device 100. Figure 1 , Figure 1 The example display device 100 generally includes a housing 102, an extendable hook 104, a charging device 106, and an actuation member 108. Generally, the actuation member 108 moves the extendable hook 104 into and out of a compartment 110 of the housing 102 to allow the earphone device to rest on the extendable hook 104 and be charged by the charging device 106.

[0014] The housing 102 of the display device 100 represents a housing for the screen. The housing 102 may have components including a bezel and a bucket panel. In this manner, the housing 102 may include components such as a front surface, side walls, a back panel, a top wall, and a bottom wall. The housing 102 includes a structure defining a compartment 110 for accommodating the extendable hook 104. When the extendable hook 104 is in the retracted position, the extendable hook 104 may fit into the compartment 110 of the housing 102.

[0015] The extendable hook 104 represents a prop having a curved or angled section of supporting material for holding or hanging something such as headphones. For example, the extendable hook 104 may include a curved rod or a substantially flat resting surface (such as a tray) having a lip at a substantially vertical angle to serve as a backstop for holding the headphone device in place. The extendable hook 104 may be a cantilever having a free end for placing the headphone device thereon and a fixed end that is coupled to a support portion (such as a Figure 2 The support portion 144 is used to support the weight of the headphone device. A brace can be used to support the extendable hook 104 as needed.

[0016] The charging device 106 can be coupled to the extendable hook 104 to allow a peripheral device (such as a headphone device) to be charged while being supported by the extendable hook 104. The charging device 106 represents an electronic device having a power source and capable of transmitting power to a chargeable device. The charging device can include charging via an electrical connection or wireless charging. For example, the charging device can be charged via a direct electrical connection, via induction, via a near-field charging method, a far-field charging method, etc.

[0017] The extendable hook 104 can be moved between a plurality of positions. The actuation member 108 represents a mechanism that can be activated to cause movement of the extendable hook 104. For example, the actuation member 108 may include a spring-loaded ejection device, such as Figure 2 The actuating member 108 can move the extendable hook 104 between a retracted position within the compartment 110 of the housing 102 and an extended position in which the extendable hook 104 is located outside the housing 102. Thus, the extendable hook 104 is accessible to a user when in the extended position, but may be inaccessible when in the retracted position.

[0018] The actuating member 108 provides a controlled force to move the extendable hook 108 in a regulated manner. The actuating member 108 may include a spring, a piston, a pump, a motor, etc. The actuating member 108 may include integrated or additional components to control the movement. For example, the actuating member 108 may include a speed control device (such as, Figure 2 A speed control device 142 is provided to control the speed of movement of the extendable hook 104 between the retracted position and the extended position. The controlled movement may include increased speed, decreased speed, movement at a steady rate, or step-wise positioning. Examples of components that may be part of the speed control device include: a variable gear ratio, a stop, a wall with specific friction properties to control speed, a soft-open device, a soft-close device, a spring arm, a cam, a compressible foam or spring, a piston or other hydraulic mechanism, etc.

[0019] The actuation member 108 can be activated or provide control based on user interaction. For example, the actuation member 108 can be mechanically coupled to the extendable hook 104 so that in response to a user interaction with the housing assembly (or a peripheral device that can be connected to the integrated computer system), the motor drives the extendable hook between a retracted position within the housing assembly and an extended position protruding from the housing assembly. The user interaction can be direct or indirect. For example, the user can push on the face of the extendable hook 104 to activate the actuation member 108, the user can push on a button that is separate from the extendable hook 104 and / or the actuation member 108, or the user can interact with a human-machine interface device (such as a keyboard, mouse, touchpad, or camera) that causes the activation of the actuation member 108. Other example features with which a user may interact to activate the actuation member 108 may include: the extendable hook itself, a button separate from the extendable hook, the display housing 102 (such as by tapping on the bezel or display in a manner corresponding to a gesture), an on-screen display, a peripheral key input, a proximity sensor, an image capture device (e.g., to capture gestures), a system-level function call (such as a software interrupt), etc. In some examples, there may be multiple extendable hooks coupled to the display device, such as including an extendable hook on the left side of the display device, and another extendable hook on the right side of the display device.

[0020] refer to Figure 2, the display device may include accessibility features such as a user-accessible button 146 and a proximity sensor 152, and an alignment component such as a magnet 148. The user-accessible button 146 represents a physical contact point of the housing 102 for activating the actuation member 108 to move the extendable hook 104. The magnet 148 may be located on or near the extendable hook 104 to align the position of the peripheral device so that it is properly placed on the extendable hook 104, for example to ensure that the charging contacts of the charging device 106 are properly aligned with the charging port of the peripheral device.

[0021] The proximity sensor 152 represents circuitry to identify whether an object is nearby (eg, within a threshold range of the sensor 152). Example proximity sensors include capacitive sensors, inductive sensors, optical sensors, sonar sensors, electromagnetic sensors, and the like.

[0022] The controller 118 may be used in conjunction with the proximity sensor 152. The controller 118 may, for example, activate the actuation member 108 when the proximity sensor 152 detects the presence of a peripheral device to be placed on the extendable hook 104, and / or activate the charging device 106 based on location data identified by the proximity sensor 152. In another example, the charging device 106 may provide power transmission and wireless data communication transmission with the wirelessly operable device when the wirelessly operable device is within a range threshold as indicated by the proximity sensor 152.

[0023] The controller 118 represents a processor resource, and a machine-readable medium having a control program stored thereon. The control program, when executed by the processor resource, causes the controller to operate in accordance with the control program. For example, the controller 118 may execute instructions that cause the controller 118 to activate an actuation member (e.g., a motor) to move the extendable hook to an extended position or a retracted position (e.g., based on position data provided by the proximity sensor 152). For another example, the controller 118 may execute instructions that cause the controller 118 to activate the charging device 106 when the extendable hook 104 is in the extended position (e.g., to start a charging operation when the extendable hook 104 reaches the extended position). For yet another example, the control program may be executed to cause the controller 118 to request system information of the wirelessly operable device, cause the interface to provide a power status indicator, transmit a software update to the wirelessly operable device in response to the system information indicating that a software update is present, and deactivate wireless charging operations and wireless data communications in response to determining (by the controller 118) that the position data indicates that the wirelessly operable device is outside a range threshold. The controller 118 may pair with the wirelessly operable device, such as via a personal area network communication method.

[0024] refer to Figure 3, the display device 100 generally includes a screen 112, a housing 102 surrounding the screen 112, an extendable hook 104, a charging device 106, an actuation member 108, and a retention member 150. The screen 112 represents a surface on which a visual representation of the output of the electronic device is displayed. The housing 102 may include a side wall having a hole. The extendable hook 104 may be extendable at the hole of the side wall and retractable into the housing 102.

[0025] The extendable hook 104 may include a face 114 and a support area 116. The face 114 may be a hole (eg, to the side of the housing 102) for covering the extendable hook 104 when the extendable hook 104 is in the retracted position. Figure 1 The surface 114 can fit into the hole of the housing; for example, the surface 114 can have the same shape as the defined hole. In some examples, the surface used to cover the hole of the housing 102 can be separate from the extendable hook 104 and can be operated independently or in conjunction with the movement of the extendable hook 104. For example, the surface can be a door integrated into the housing 102.

[0026] The extendable hook 104 may include a support area 116. The support area 116 is a surface of the extendable hook 104 on which a peripheral device may be placed to be supported by the extendable hook 104. The support area 116 may be perpendicular or inclined to the face 114. The inclination of the support area 116 in conjunction with a lip such as the face 114 may facilitate retention of the peripheral device within the support area 116. As further discussed herein, the support area 116 may also include access to the charging device 106, alignment features, protective features, and the like.

[0027] The retaining member 150 represents a mechanism capable of maintaining the extendable hook in the retracted position. For example, the retaining member can be activated in response to a mechanical event (such as a mechanical event that can be activated by user interaction) to reduce the movement of the extendable hook 104 in the retracted position. Example retaining members can be stops, gear locking features, detents in spring arms, etc. In one example, the actuating member 108 is coupled to the extendable hook 104 to move the extendable hook 104 from the retracted position to the extended position in response to a first mechanical event that can be activated by user interaction, and the retaining member 150 can be coupled to the extendable hook 104 to maintain the extendable hook in the retracted position in response to a second mechanical event that can be activated by user interaction.

[0028] Figure 41 is a block diagram depicting an example all-in-one computer system 101. The all-in-one computer system 101 generally includes a display 100, a housing assembly 102, an extendable hook 104, a charging device 106, an actuation member 108, and a controller 108. The housing assembly 102 can be coupled to the display and form a cavity (such as a charging device 106) in which the extendable hook 104 can reside. Figure 1 The extendable hook 104 may be integrated into the housing and may be capable of extending outside of the housing. For example, the extendable hook 104 may have: a periphery that fits within the chamber; a support area 116 that is capable of supporting the weight of the wireless operable device when the extendable hook 104 is in the extended position; and a face 114 that is substantially flush aligned with a surface of the housing assembly 102 (e.g., an outer sidewall of the housing) when the extendable hook 104 is in the retracted position. The charging device 106 may be integrated into the extendable hook 104 or otherwise accessible via the extendable hook 104, such as including a contact point or charging port within the support area 116 of the extendable hook 104. In this manner, the actuation member 108 may mechanically actuate movement of the extendable hook 104 to a position where the charging area of ​​the charging device 106 is accessible. In this example, the controller 118 may activate the charging device 106 when the extendable hook 104 is extended to a charging accessible position.

[0029] Figure 5 1 is a block diagram depicting example components of a display device. These components may include a charging device 106, an actuation member 108, a proximity sensor 152, and a controller 118. The charging device 106, the actuation member 108, and the proximity sensor 152 may be coupled to a processor resource 120 of the controller 118 to coordinate the operation of those components.

[0030] The controller 118 may include a memory resource 122. The memory resource 122 may contain data that may be used by the controller 118, such as location data 134 provided from the proximity sensor 152. The memory resource 122 may contain a set of instructions that may be executed by the processor resource 120. The set of instructions may be operable to cause the processor resource 120 to perform operations of a display device when the set of instructions is executed by the processor resource 120. The set of instructions stored on the memory resource 122 may be represented as an activation module 124, a system information module 126, an indicator module 128, an update module 130, and a move module 132. The activation module 124, the system information module 126, the indicator module 128, the update module 130, and the move module 132 represent program instructions that, when executed, cause the charging device 106, the actuation member 108, and / or the proximity sensor 152 to function. The processor resource 120 may implement an instruction set to execute modules 124, 126, 128, 130, 132 and / or any other suitable operations associated with the display device. For example, the processor resource 120 may implement an instruction set to execute operations associated with Figure 6 The operations correspond to the description of method 600 .

[0031] Although about Figure 5 These specific modules and various other modules are illustrated and discussed with reference to and other example implementations, but other combinations or sub-combinations of modules may also be included in other implementations. Figure 5 The modules illustrated in the examples and discussed in other example implementations perform specific functions in the examples discussed herein, but these and other functions may be accomplished, implemented, or realized at different modules or combinations of modules. For example, two or more modules illustrated and / or discussed as separate may be combined into a module that performs the functions discussed with respect to the two modules. As another example, the functions discussed with respect to the examples performed at one module may be performed at one or more different modules.

[0032] A processor resource is any suitable circuit capable of processing (e.g., computing) instructions, such as one or more processing elements capable of retrieving instructions from a memory resource and executing those instructions. For example, processor resource 120 may be a central processing unit (CPU) that enables the extendable hook and charging device to operate by fetching, decoding, and executing modules 124, 126, 128, 130, and 132. Example processor resources include at least one CPU, a semiconductor-based microprocessor, a programmable logic device (PLD), and the like. Example PLDs include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), programmable array logic (PALs), complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), and erasable programmable logic devices (EPLDs). Processor resources may include multiple processing elements integrated in a single device or distributed across devices. Processor resources may process instructions serially, simultaneously, or partially simultaneously.

[0033] Memory resources refer to media used to store data utilized and / or generated by a display device. The media is any non-transitory media or combination of non-transitory media capable of electronically storing data, such as modules of a display device and / or data used by a display device. For example, the media can be a storage medium other than a transient transmission medium (such as a signal). The media can be machine-readable, such as a computer-readable medium. The media can be an electronic, magnetic, optical, or other physical storage device capable of containing (i.e., storing) executable instructions. It can be said that memory resources are used to store program instructions that, when executed by a processor resource, cause the processor resource to implement a display device (such as, Figure 1 The memory resource may be integrated with the processor resource in the same device, or it may be separate but accessible to the device and the processor resource. The memory resource may be distributed across devices.

[0034] In the discussion herein, the controller 118 has been described as a circuit, or a combination of circuits and executable instructions. Such a component can be implemented in a variety of ways. Figure 5 , the executable instructions may be processor-executable instructions (such as program instructions) stored on a memory resource 122, which is a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and the circuitry may be electronic circuitry for executing those instructions, such as a processor resource 120. The instructions resident on the memory resource may include any set of instructions to be directly executed by a processor resource (such as machine code), or any set of instructions to be indirectly executed by a processor resource (such as a script).

[0035] In some examples, the executable instructions may be part of an installation package that, when installed, may be executed by a processor resource to perform operations of the display device (such as, for example, Figure 6 Method 600 described herein). In this example, the memory resource may be a portable medium (such as a compact disk, a digital video disk, a flash drive), or a memory maintained by a computer device (such as a data server), from which the installation package may be downloaded and installed. In another example, the executable instructions may be part of one or more applications that have already been installed. The memory resource may be a non-volatile memory resource such as a read-only memory (ROM), a volatile memory resource such as a random access memory (RAM), a storage device, or a combination thereof. Example forms of memory resources include static RAM (SRAM), dynamic RAM (DRAM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, and the like. The memory resource may include an integrated memory such as a hard disk drive (HD), a solid state drive (SSD), or an optical drive.

[0036] Figure 6 is a flow chart depicting an example method 600 for operating a display device having an extendable hook. Figure 6 An example method for operating a display device having an extendable hook may generally include: using a proximity sensor to identify a peripheral device, extending the extendable hook, activating a charging device, and retracting the extendable hook. This method may be performed by the display device discussed herein using components such as a controller, an actuation member, and a proximity sensor.

[0037] At box 602, position data is received from a proximity sensor. The position data may represent a distance of a peripheral device (such as a wirelessly operable device) relative to the location of the proximity sensor. At box 604, an actuation member is activated based on the position data retrieved at box 602 to move the extendable hook to an extended position. For example, if the position data indicates that the peripheral device to be placed on the extendable hook is moved, the actuation member extends the extendable hook from the inside of the display device to the outside of the display device. At box 606, a charging device may be activated to allow a peripheral device (such as a wirelessly rechargeable headset) to be charged by the charging device. Once the peripheral device is charging, at box 608, an interface is caused to activate a power status indicator, such as a power status indicator on the peripheral device or the display device.

[0038] The display device may be configured to allow updating of software or firmware associated with a peripheral device identified by the proximity sensor at block 602. At block 610, a request for system information is sent to the peripheral device while the device is held by the extendable hook. At block 612, if a software update is available for the peripheral device, the software update is transmitted to the peripheral device, such as via a wireless communication protocol.

[0039] At block 614, position data is received from the proximity sensor, such as position data indicating that the peripheral device has been removed from the extendable hook. In response to the position data analysis indicating that the extendable hook is no longer used, any wireless charging operation or wireless data communication may be deactivated at block 616. At block 618, an actuation member is activated based on the position data identified at block 614 to move the extendable hook to the retracted position.

[0040] although Figure 6 The flowcharts of the present invention illustrate a specific order of execution, but the order of execution may be different from the order illustrated. For example, the order of execution of the blocks may be disrupted relative to the order shown. Moreover, the blocks shown in succession may be executed simultaneously or partially simultaneously. All of these changes are within the scope of this specification.

[0041] Figure 7-10 An example extendable hook 104 that may be used with the example display 100 is depicted. Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the display 100 includes a housing 102 surrounding a screen 112. The headphone device 200 is depicted as resting on an extendable hook 104. The headphone device 200 rests on a support area 116 having a surface 114 acting as a lip to support the headphone device 200 from falling off the extendable hook 104. The charging device 106 is exposed for access on the top surface of the extendable hook 104 within the support area 116.

[0042] Figure 7 and Figure 8 The extendable hook 104 depicted in the figure is relatively flat, rectangular, and substantially parallel to the top surface of the housing 102. In this way, the headphone device 200 can be propped above the desktop surface and can be charged at the same time. The face 114 of the extendable hook 104 is substantially rectangular and has a profile that replicates the side wall of the housing 102 and a rounded corner leading to the top wall of the housing 102. When the extendable hook is retracted into the housing, the periphery of the face is placed flush with the top and side walls of the housing 102. In some examples, a second extendable hook can be coupled to a display device having a corresponding component that is used to operate the second extendable hook. For example, multiple hooks can be located on one side of the monitor, or a single hook can be located on each side of the monitor.

[0043] refer to Fig. 9 and Fig.10 , the display 100 includes a housing 102 surrounding a screen 112, and an extendable hook 104 that can protrude from the housing 102 and away from the screen 112. The surface of the extendable hook 104 may include an earphone receiving area 116 that is curved or inclined relative to the screen 112. The earphone device 200 is depicted as resting on the extendable hook 104. The earphone device 200 rests on a support area 116 having a surface 114 acting as a lip, which is used to support the earphone device 200 to prevent it from falling from the extendable hook 104. The support area 116 includes an alignment magnet 148 to ensure that the charging device 106 is coupled to the earphone 200. Each contact point can be a magnet and / or a power contact point in any suitable combination. For example, the three contact points can be a magnet, and a negative electrical contact, a positive electrical contact, or a ground contact. The charging device 106 is exposed for access on the top surface of the extendable hook 104 within the support area 116 , wherein the charging device 106 is activatable in response to contact between the surface of the extendable hook 104 and the wirelessly operable earphone device 200 .

[0044] Fig. 9 and Fig.10 The extendable hook 104 depicted in is relatively cylindrical and substantially parallel to the top surface of the housing 102. In this way, the headphone device 200 can be supported on a surface that is curved or inclined relative to the screen of the housing (e.g., an inclined surface relative to the floor). The contour of the support area 116 can replicate the contour of a specific device. For example, the support area can have a curvature that is substantially the same as the curvature of the head cradle of the headphone device. The face 114 of the extendable hook 104 is substantially diamond-shaped and has a contour that replicates the side wall of the housing 102 and a rounded corner leading to the top wall of the housing 102. When the extendable hook 104 is retracted into the chamber 110 of the housing 102, the periphery of the face 114 is placed flush with the top and side walls of the housing 102. The face 114 can include a visual indicator, such as a logo or icon.

[0045] Figure 11-14 is a cross-sectional view of an example extendable hook 104 in an example operating state. Fig.11 , the extendable hook 104 is in a retracted state, wherein the extendable hook 104 resides within the housing 102. The face 114 is aligned flush with the housing surface. Fig.12, the extendable hook 104 is in an extended state, wherein the extendable hook 104 extends beyond the housing surface. The extendable hook 104 has teeth 164. The gear 162 rotates under the drive of the motor 160, which can be controlled by the controller 118. The extendable hook 158 includes a wall 158, which abuts against the stopper 156 and holds the extendable hook 104 in this position. The motor 160 acts as a speed control device to control the speed at which the gear 162 rotates and pushes the extendable hook 104.

[0046] The extendable hook 104 may be a cantilever. The support portion may be coupled to the extendable hook 104 at a fixed end, and the charging device 106 may be positioned adjacent to the free end of the extendable hook 104. The support portion may be a wall, such as wall 158. The support portion may assist and support the extendable hook 104 when a peripheral device of approximately 100 grams to 700 grams is placed on the extendable hook 104. In some examples, the extendable hook 104 may not be braced and may be able to support a headphone device, while in other examples, the extendable hook 104 may be braced with a tension strut or a compression strut to support the weight of a headphone device placed on the free end of the extendable hook 104.

[0047] Figure 11-14 The example of the extendable hook 104 includes a cushion layer 154, and an electronics layer in which the charging device 160 is embedded. The cushion layer 154 includes a material different from the material of the other parts of the extendable hook. For example, the cushion layer 154 can have a fabric or rubber material. The electronics layer can include electronics or devices that move with the extendable hook 104, such as the charging device 106 and the proximity sensor 152. The electronics layer can also include a magnet 148 coupled to the extendable hook 104.

[0048] In some examples, charging device 106 is a near-field charging device. In some examples, extendable hook 104 includes a wireless charging surface covering the near-field charging device. Figure 11-14 In an example of , pad layer 154 may include a substantially flat wireless charging surface. Magnets 148 may guide alignment of the wirelessly chargeable device to rest on the wireless charging surface, wherein in response to contact between the wirelessly chargeable device and the wireless charging surface, charging device 106 activates to provide power to the wirelessly chargeable device.

[0049] refer to Fig.13, the extendable hook 104 is in the retracted position. A spring-loaded ejection device 166 is coupled to the extendable hook 104. The extendable hook 104 is maintained in the retracted position using a retaining member 150. The retaining member 150 includes a wall adjacent to a wall 158 of the extendable hook 104. The user-accessible button 146 is exposed above the surface of the housing 102. The spring 168 biases the user-accessible button and biases the retaining member 150 in a position to support the wall 158 of the extendable hook 104.

[0050] refer to Fig.14 , the extendable hook 104 is in the extended position. Pressure on the user-accessible button 146 compresses the spring 168 and moves the retaining member 150 so that the wall 158 is released and allows the extendable member 104 to move to the outside of the housing 102. Fig.14 In the example of the embodiment, the actuating member that moves the extendable hook 104 to the extended position is a piston 170. The piston 170 can be designed to provide a controlled pressure that moves the extendable hook 104 at a reduced adjustment rate until the extendable hook 104 remains stationary.

[0051] Fig.15 An example display device 100 is depicted with example extendable hooks 104 and 204. The housing 102 includes a second side wall having a hole through which the second extendable hook 204 protrudes when the second extendable hook 204 is in the extended position. The second extendable hook 204 moves in conjunction with movement of the first extendable hook 104. For example, when the first extendable hook 104 is in the retracted position, the second extendable hook 204 is in the extended position. In this example, the extendable hooks 104 and 204 can be coupled to a connecting rod 210 (e.g., the hooks 104 and 204 can be integrated into the same integral piece). The second extendable hook 204 can mate with the first extendable hook 104. For example, Fig.15 The second extendable hook 204 includes a second charging device 206 and a second face 214 that are identical to the first charging device 106 and the first face 114 of the first extendable hook 104. The chamber may extend between the holes on each side wall of the housing 102. The chamber may be located behind the screen 112 or above the screen 112. Fig.15 In the case of the example device 100 of FIG. 1 , the user may be able to have an extendable hook on either side of the monitor. Such customization may be desirable to the user based on the user's preferences, environment, and / or setup requirements. In fact, the extendable hook with charging capability allows for a convenient storage option for peripheral devices (such as headphone devices) to support and charge the peripheral devices when not in use.

[0052] All features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and / or all elements of any method or process so disclosed may be combined in any combination, except combinations in which at least some of such features and / or elements are mutually exclusive.

[0053] As used herein, the terms "including", "having" and their variations have the same meaning as the term "comprising" or appropriate variations thereof. In addition, as used herein, the term "based on" means "based at least in part on". Thus, a feature described as being based on certain stimuli may be based on only those stimuli or on a combination of stimuli including those stimuli. Furthermore, the use of the words "first", "second" or related terms in the claims is not used to limit the claim elements to a certain order or position, but is merely used to distinguish separate claim elements.

[0054] The present specification has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing examples. However, it will be understood that other forms, details and examples may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A display device, comprising: a housing defining a compartment; an extendable hook, the extendable hook being receivable into a compartment of the housing; a charging device coupled to the extendable hook; as well as an actuating member for moving the extendable hook from a retracted position to an extended position in which the extendable hook is located outside the housing, wherein the actuating member comprises: a spring loaded ejection device for ejecting the extendable hook; and a speed control device for controlling the speed of movement of the extendable hook between the retracted position and the extended position; Proximity sensor; A controller is configured to activate the actuation member to move the extendable hook to the extended position or the retracted position based on position data provided by the proximity sensor, wherein the position data indicates a distance of the peripheral device relative to the position of the proximity sensor.

2. The display device according to claim 1, comprising: a face for covering the port to the compartment when the extendable hook is in the retracted position; as well as A user accessible button for activating the actuation member.

3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein the surface: Integrated into the extendable hook; and Is a user-accessible button.

4. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the extendable hook comprises: a cushioning layer having a fabric or rubber material; as well as An electronics layer, wherein a charging device is embedded in the electronics layer.

5. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising: a magnet coupled to the extendable hook, in, The charging device is a near-field charging device; The extendable hook includes a wireless charging surface covering a near-field charging device, the wireless charging surface being substantially flat; Magnets to guide alignment of a wirelessly chargeable device to rest on a wireless charging surface; and The charging device activates in response to contact between the wirelessly chargeable device and the wireless charging surface.

6. A display device comprising: Screen; a housing surrounding the screen, the housing including a side wall having an aperture; An extendable hook having: a surface that fits within the aperture when the extendable hook is in a retracted position; and perpendicular or inclined to the surface of the face; a charging device coupled to the extendable hook; an actuation member coupled to the extendable hook, the actuation member being operable to move the extendable hook from a retracted position to an extended position in response to a first mechanical event activatable by a user interaction, wherein the actuation member comprises: a spring loaded ejection device for ejecting the extendable hook; and a speed control device for controlling the speed of movement of the extendable hook between the retracted position and the extended position; a retaining member couplable to the extendable hook, the retaining member to maintain the extendable hook in a retracted position in response to a second mechanical event activatable by user interaction; Proximity sensors; and A controller is configured to activate the actuation member to move the extendable hook to the extended position or the retracted position based on position data provided by the proximity sensor, wherein the position data indicates a distance of the peripheral device relative to the position of the proximity sensor.

7. The display device according to claim 6, further comprising: a speed control device for controlling the speed of movement of the extendable hook between the retracted position and the extended position; as well as A controller is provided to activate the charging device when the extendable hook reaches the extended position.

8. The display device according to claim 6, further comprising: A support portion coupled to the extendable hook at a fixed end, the support portion being used to support the extendable hook when a peripheral device of 100 grams to 700 grams is placed on the extendable hook, wherein: The extendable hook is a cantilever; a charging device positioned adjacent to the free end of the extendable hook; and The surface of the extendable hook is a headphone receiving area that is curved or angled relative to the screen; and The charging device may be activated in response to contact between a surface of the extendable hook and the wirelessly operable earphone device.

9. The display device according to claim 6, further comprising: A second extendable hook moves in conjunction with movement of the first extendable hook so that when the first extendable hook is in a retracted position, the second extendable hook is in an extended position, wherein the housing includes a second side wall having a hole through which the second extendable hook protrudes when the second extendable hook is in the extended position.

10. An all-in-one computer system, comprising: monitor; a housing assembly coupled to the display, the housing assembly forming a chamber; An extendable hook integrated into the housing assembly, the extendable hook being capable of supporting the weight of the cordless operable device when the extendable hook is in an extended position, the extendable hook having: adapted to fit within the periphery of the chamber; Support area; as well as a face aligned generally flush with a surface of the housing assembly when the extendable hook is in the retracted position; a charging device, which is integrated into the extendable hook; an actuation member mechanically coupled to the extendable hook, the actuation member being configured to: in response to direct or indirect user interaction with the housing assembly or a peripheral device connectable to the all-in-one computer device, drive the extendable hook between a retracted position within the housing assembly and an extended position protruding from the housing assembly via a motor, wherein the actuation member comprises: a spring loaded ejection device for ejecting the extendable hook; and a speed control device for controlling the speed of movement of the extendable hook between the retracted position and the extended position; Proximity sensors; and a controller to activate the charging device when the extendable hook is in the extended position; The controller comprises: A machine-readable medium having stored thereon a control program which, when executed by a controller, causes: The motor moves the extendable hook to an extended position or a retracted position based on position data provided by the proximity sensor, wherein the position data indicates a distance of the wireless operable device relative to the location of the proximity sensor.

11. The all-in-one computer system of claim 10, wherein the controller activates the charging device based on the location data identified by the proximity sensor.

12. The all-in-one computer system according to claim 11, wherein: The charging device provides power transfer and wireless data communication transfer with the wireless operable device when the wireless operable device is within the range threshold indicated by the proximity sensor.

13. The all-in-one computer system according to claim 12, wherein: The controller can be paired with a wireless operable device, and the controller includes: Processor resources; and A machine-readable medium having stored thereon a control program which, when executed by a processor resource, causes a controller to: Request system information for wireless operable devices; Enable the interface to provide a power status indicator; transmitting the software update to the wireless operable device in response to the system information indicating the presence of the software update; and Wireless charging operations and wireless data communications are deactivated in response to the controller determining that the position data indicates that the wirelessly operable device is outside of a range threshold.

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