PATENT DOCUMENT

Publication Number: US-11397449-B2
Application Number: US-202117463167-A
Country: US
Kind Code: B2

Title: Electronic device with glass housing member

Abstract:
An electronic device may include a glass housing member that includes an upper portion defining a display area, a lower portion defining an input area, and a transition portion joining the upper portion and the lower portion and defining a continuous, curved surface between the upper portion and the lower portion. The electronic device may include a display coupled to the glass housing member and configured to provide a visual output at the display area. The electronic device may include an input device coupled to the glass housing member and configured to detect inputs at the input area. The electronic device may include a support structure coupled to the glass housing member and configured to support the computing device.

Claims:
What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An electronic device comprising:
 a glass housing member comprising:
 an upper portion defining a first region of a continuous exterior surface of the electronic device; 
 a lower portion defining a second region of the continuous exterior surface of the electronic device; and 
 a transition portion extending between the upper portion and the lower portion and defining a third region of the continuous exterior surface of the electronic device, the transition portion configured to bend in response to the lower portion being articulated between a first angular position relative to the upper portion and a second angular position relative to the upper portion; 
 
 a display coupled to the glass housing member and configured to provide a graphical output at a display area extending from the upper portion and at least partially through the transition portion; and 
 an input device coupled to the glass housing member and configured to detect an input at an input area extending from the lower portion and at least partially through the transition portion. 
 
     
     
       2. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 in the first angular position, the first region, the second region, and the third region of the continuous exterior surface are coplanar; and 
 in the second angular position, the first region, the second region, and the third region of the continuous exterior surface are not coplanar. 
 
     
     
       3. The electronic device of  claim 2 , wherein, in the second angular position:
 the input area is substantially parallel to a support surface; and 
 the upper portion is positioned at a non-parallel orientation with respect to the support surface. 
 
     
     
       4. The electronic device of  claim 3 , wherein in the second angular position, the upper portion is orientated at an angle that is between a parallel and an orthogonal orientation with respect to the support surface. 
     
     
       5. The electronic device of  claim 2 , wherein in the second angular position, a front of the display is oriented toward the input device. 
     
     
       6. The electronic device of  claim 5 , wherein in the second angular position, the lower portion is parallel to the upper portion. 
     
     
       7. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the glass housing member is a single piece of glass. 
     
     
       8. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the display area extends from the upper portion, through the transition portion, to the lower portion. 
     
     
       9. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the input area extends from the lower portion, through the transition portion, to the upper portion. 
     
     
       10. An electronic device comprising:
 a glass housing member comprising:
 a first glass sheet defining a continuous front exterior surface of the glass housing member; and 
 a second glass sheet defining a rear exterior surface of the glass housing member, the first and second glass sheets defining:
 an upper portion of the glass housing member; 
 a lower portion of the glass housing member; and 
 a transition portion of the glass housing member extending between the upper portion and the lower portion, the transition portion configured to bend to change an angular position between the upper portion and the lower portion; 
 
 
 a display positioned between the first glass sheet and the second glass sheet and configured to provide a graphical output at the upper portion; and 
 an input device positioned between the first glass sheet and the second glass sheet and configured to detect an input at the lower portion. 
 
     
     
       11. The electronic device of  claim 10 , further comprising a flexure mechanism positioned within the transition portion, wherein the flexure mechanism defines a curvature of the transition portion when the transition portion is in a bent configuration. 
     
     
       12. The electronic device of  claim 11 , wherein the flexure mechanism comprises a hinge that defines a pivot point of the flexure mechanism, wherein the upper portion and the lower portion articulate about the pivot point. 
     
     
       13. The electronic device of  claim 11 , wherein the flexure mechanism comprises a locking mechanism, wherein:
 in a first state the locking mechanism is configured to prevent the transition portion from bending; and 
 in a second state the locking mechanism is configured to allow the transition portion to bend. 
 
     
     
       14. The electronic device of  claim 11 , wherein the flexure mechanism is positioned between the first glass sheet and the second glass sheet. 
     
     
       15. The electronic device of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the display extends at least partially through the transition portion; and 
 the input device extends at least partially through the transition portion. 
 
     
     
       16. An electronic device comprising:
 a glass housing member comprising:
 a first portion at least partially defining a continuous exterior surface of the electronic device; 
 a second portion at least partially defining the continuous exterior surface of the electronic device; and 
 a third portion extending between the first portion and the second portion and at least partially defining the continuous exterior surface of the electronic device, the third portion configured to allow an angular position between the first portion and the second portion to be varied; and 
 
 a touch-sensitive display coupled to the glass housing member, the touch-sensitive display comprising a first display portion positioned at the first portion of the glass housing member, a second display portion positioned at the second portion of the glass housing member, and a third display portion positioned at the third portion of the glass housing member. 
 
     
     
       17. The electronic device of  claim 16 , wherein the glass housing member comprises a flexible glass material that is configured to bend to change the angular position between the first portion and the second portion. 
     
     
       18. The electronic device of  claim 16 , wherein in a first operating mode:
 the first display portion of the touch-sensitive display is configured to provide a graphical output at the first portion of the glass housing member; 
 the second display portion of the touch-sensitive display is configured to detect an input at the second portion of the glass housing member; and 
 the first operating mode is activated in response to the third portion of the glass housing member being articulated to define a non-planar orientation between the first portion of the glass housing member and the second portion of the glass housing member. 
 
     
     
       19. The electronic device of  claim 16 , wherein in a second operating mode:
 the first portion of the glass housing member, the second portion of the glass housing member, and the third portion of the glass housing member are configured to provide a graphical output and detect an input; and 
 the second operating mode is activated in response to the third portion of the glass housing member being articulated to define a planar orientation between the first portion of the glass housing member and the second portion of the glass housing member. 
 
     
     
       20. The electronic device of  claim 16 , wherein a processing unit, a logic board, a battery, or a combination thereof are positioned at the third portion of the glass housing member and configured to move in response to a change in the angular position between the first portion of the glass housing member and the second portion of the glass housing member.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) 
     This application is a continuation patent application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/401,004, filed May 1, 2019 and titled “Electronic Device with Glass Housing Member,” which is a nonprovisional patent application of and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/701,507, filed Jul. 20, 2018, and titled “Electronic Device with Glass Housing Member,” the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. 
    
    
     FIELD 
     The described embodiments relate generally to an electronic device. More particularly, the present embodiments relate to an electronic device that includes a glass housing member. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Many electronic devices include multiple distinct components in which input and output devices are provided. For example, a display enclosure may be separate from an input device or keyboard enclosure. Additionally, the enclosure(s) of some traditional electronic devices may be formed from materials that are easily scratched or that provide an inferior tactile feel or visual appearance. 
     SUMMARY 
     An electronic device may include a glass housing member that includes an upper portion defining a display area, a lower portion defining an input area, and a transition portion extending between the upper portion and the lower portion and defining part of a continuous surface defined by the upper portion, the lower portion, and the transition portion. The electronic device may include a display coupled to the glass housing member and configured to provide a visual output at the display area. The electronic device may include an input device coupled to the glass housing member and configured to detect an input at the input area. The electronic device may include a support structure coupled to the glass housing member and configured to support the glass housing member. 
     A desktop computer may include a display, an input device operably coupled to the display, and a glass sheet. The glass sheet may include a first portion defining a planar display area, a second portion defining a planar input area, and a curved portion between the planar display area and the planar input area. The desktop computer may include a support structure coupled to the glass sheet and configured to support the glass sheet. 
     An electronic device may include a slumped glass housing member defining a continuous exterior surface of the electronic device and an opening extending through the slumped glass housing member. The electronic device may include a support structure coupled to the slumped glass housing member and configured to support the slumped glass housing member. The electronic device may include a display coupled to an upper portion of the slumped glass housing member. The electronic device may include a keyboard having a storage configuration in which the keyboard is positioned at least partially within the opening and a use configuration in which the keyboard is extended from the opening. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The disclosure will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which: 
         FIG. 1A  illustrates an example electronic device that includes a housing member. 
         FIG. 1B  illustrates an alternate view of the electronic device of  FIG. 1A . 
         FIG. 2  illustrates an exploded view of the electronic device of  FIGS. 1A and 1B . 
         FIG. 3  illustrates an example electronic device. 
         FIGS. 4A-4B  illustrate example electronic devices. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates an example electronic device. 
         FIGS. 6A-6C  illustrate example partial cross-section views of an electronic device. 
         FIGS. 7A-7C  illustrate example partial cross-section views of an electronic device. 
         FIGS. 8A-8C  illustrate example partial cross-section views of an electronic device. 
         FIGS. 9A-9D  illustrate example partial cross-section views of an electronic device. 
         FIGS. 10A-10E  illustrate example partial cross-section views of an electronic device. 
         FIGS. 11A-11E  illustrate an example electronic device. 
         FIGS. 12A-12C  illustrate an example electronic device. 
         FIG. 13A-13B  illustrate an example electronic device in which a housing member is configured to move relative to a support structure. 
         FIG. 14A-14B  illustrate an example electronic device in which at least a portion of a housing member is configured to move relative to a support structure. 
         FIGS. 15A-15B  illustrate an example electronic device in which a height of an upper portion of a housing member is adjustable. 
         FIG. 16  illustrates an example electronic device in which a height of an upper portion of a housing member is adjustable. 
         FIG. 17  illustrates an example electronic device in which a height of an upper portion of a housing member is adjustable. 
         FIGS. 18A-18B  illustrate an example electronic device in which a curvature of a housing member is adjustable. 
         FIGS. 19A-19B  illustrate an example electronic device in which a curvature of a housing member is adjustable. 
         FIGS. 19C-19D  illustrate an example curvature control mechanism. 
         FIGS. 20A-20B  illustrate an example electronic device. 
         FIGS. 20C-20E  illustrate example partial cross-section views of an electronic device, taken through section line D-D of  FIG. 20A . 
         FIGS. 20F and 20G  illustrate an electronic device in a folded configuration. 
         FIG. 21  illustrates an example electronic device. 
         FIG. 22  is an illustrative block diagram of an electronic device. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Reference will now be made in detail to representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments to one preferred embodiment. To the contrary, they are intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as can be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims. 
     Traditional desktop computers typically include discrete displays and input devices (e.g., keyboards, mice, and the like). The following disclosure relates to computing systems, such as desktop computers, that include a single member that defines a surface that includes one or more interface areas, such as an output area (e.g., a display area) and an input area. In various embodiments, a housing or structure of an electronic device may be formed from a housing member (e.g., an optically transmissive member) that encompasses both a display area and an input area of the electronic device. One or more display components (e.g., OLED displays, LED displays, and the like) may be coupled to the housing member and configured to provide a graphical output at the display area. Similarly, one or more input components (e.g., touch sensors, force sensors, biometric sensors, and the like) may be coupled to the housing member and configured to detect inputs at the input area. Additional input and output components are envisioned and discussed in more detail below. 
     In some embodiments, the housing member defines a continuous exterior surface of the electronic device. The exterior surface may include one or more interface areas for providing outputs, receiving inputs, or some combination thereof. In some embodiments, the housing member includes a first portion (e.g., an upper portion) that defines a planar display area, a second portion (e.g., a lower portion) that defines a planar input area, and a curved portion (e.g., a transition portion) extending between the first and second portions. In some embodiments, the upper portion, the lower portion, and the transition portion cooperate to form a continuous exterior surface of the electronic device. In various embodiments, interface areas may overlap and/or provide multiple types of functionality (e.g., receiving inputs and providing outputs). 
     The housing member may be formed from any suitable material, such as plastic, ceramic, glass, composites, or combinations thereof. For example, the housing member may be a single piece of glass that has been molded (e.g., slumped) to form the various portions of the housing member. The electronic device may take the form of or be included in any suitable computing device, including a desktop computer, a laptop, a tablet, a smartphone, an automobile, a wearable audio device, an appliance, an accessory device, or the like. 
     In various embodiments, output components (e.g., display components) and/or input components may be coupled to and/or integrated with the housing member or other portions of the electronic device. The output and/or input components may be positioned at various locations relative to the surface of the housing member, such as within the housing member, coupled to a surface of the housing member, or some combination thereof. 
     In various embodiments, one or more interface areas (e.g., display areas, input areas, and the like) may be defined by the housing member and/or one or more components of the electronic device. Interface areas may be defined at a portion of the housing member (e.g., an upper portion, a lower portion, or a transition portion), or extend across multiple portions of the housing member. An electronic device may include multiple interface areas. In various embodiments, interface areas may provide both input and output functionality. Interface areas may be planar, curved, or some combination thereof. The interface areas, as well as corresponding display components and input components, may have a curvature that corresponds to a curvature of the housing member. 
     As discussed above, the interface areas described herein may include one or more of display areas where graphical outputs are provided or input areas where inputs are detected and/or received. The electronic devices may additionally or alternatively include one or more additional areas for providing device functionality. For example, the electronic devices may include one or more output areas for providing outputs (e.g., visual outputs, audio outputs, haptic outputs, and the like), charging areas for charging electronic devices, data transfer areas for exchanging data and/or communicating with other devices, and the like. The electronic devices may include various components, as appropriate, to facilitate providing device functionality at the additional areas. 
     In some embodiments, the electronic device includes a support structure. In various embodiments, the housing member and/or the support structure house, carry, or are otherwise coupled to the various components of the electronic device. The support structure and/or the housing member may provide support to the electronic device. For example, in an operating configuration of the electronic device, the electronic device may be positioned on a support surface, such as a table, desk, or other surface. The support structure may contact the support surface to at least partially support the housing member and/or the electronic device in a position or configuration that facilitates use of the device. For example, the support structure may be configured to support the housing member in a position that allows the display and keyboard to be easily accessed by a user. The support structure may cooperate with one or more additional components or portions of the electronic device to support the device in this manner. For example, a portion of the housing member may also contact the support surface to support the device in a desired position. 
     As noted above, a housing member may be formed from a continuous and/or seamless member (e.g., a sheet) of a material, such as glass, plastic, or ceramic (e.g., it may be a single glass member). The housing member may be formed from an optically transmissive material to allow images or light to be visible therethrough. As used herein, “optically transmissive” or “light-transmissive” may be used to refer to something that is transparent or translucent, or otherwise allows light or other electromagnetic radiation to propagate therethrough. In some cases, transparent materials or components may introduce some diffusion, lensing effects, distortions, or the like (e.g., due to surface textures) while still allowing objects or images to be seen through the materials or components, and such deviations are understood to be within the scope of the meaning of transparent. Also, materials that are transparent may be coated, painted, or otherwise treated to produce a non-transparent (e.g., opaque) component; in such cases the material may still be referred to as transparent, even though the material may be part of an opaque component. Translucent components may be formed by producing a textured or frosted surface on an otherwise transparent material (e.g., clear glass). Translucent materials may also be used, such as translucent polymers, translucent ceramics, or the like. 
     The housing member may have properties that enable the diverse input and output functions described herein. For example, the housing member (e.g., the optically transmissive member) may be strong and may have a high resistance to scratching, and may provide a surface finish having a superior appearance and/or tactile feel as compared with other materials or components. The housing member may also be a dielectric and/or substantially nonconductive, allowing touch and force inputs to be detected through the sheet, and allowing electromagnetic waves and/or fields (e.g., radio frequency signals, inductive power, inductive signals, and other wireless communications or electromagnetic energy transfer) to pass through without substantial attenuation. The housing member may be continuous or seamless, which may help prevent the ingress of liquid or other foreign debris. 
     These and other embodiments are discussed below with reference to  FIGS. 1A-15 . However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these Figures is for explanatory purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. 
       FIG. 1A  illustrates an example electronic device  100  that includes a housing member  150 . In some embodiments, the housing member  150  forms at least part of a structure, such as a housing or chassis, of the electronic device  100 , which houses, contains, carries, or is otherwise coupled to various components of the electronic device  100 . As discussed above, the housing member  150  defines a continuous front exterior surface  151  of the electronic device  100  that includes one or more interface areas for providing outputs, receiving inputs, or some combination thereof. In the embodiment shown in  FIG. 1A , the housing member  150  includes an upper portion  152  that defines a planar region of the front exterior surface  151 , a lower portion  154  that defines a planar region of the front exterior surface  151 , and a transition portion  156  that defines a curved region of the front exterior surface  151  and extends between the upper portion  152  and the lower portion  154 . For example, the transition portion  156  may be curved about a horizontal axis as shown in  FIG. 1A . In some embodiments, the curvature of the transition portion  156  is concave about a horizontal axis with respect to the front exterior surface  151 , as shown in  FIG. 1A . The upper portion  152 , the lower portion  154 , and the transition portion  156  cooperate to form the continuous front exterior surface  151  of the electronic device. 
     In some embodiments, the housing member  150  and/or one or more device components define one or more interface areas. For example, as shown in  FIG. 1A , the upper portion  152  may define a display area  153  and the lower portion  154  may define an input area  155 . A display  163  may be coupled to and/or integrated with the display area  153  and may define the display area  153  on the front exterior surface  151  of the electronic device  100 . An input device  165  may be coupled to and/or integrated with the input area  155 , as discussed in more detail below. The display area  153  may primarily provide display functionality and the input area  155  may primarily provide input functionality, but both areas  153 ,  155  may include input and output functionality. For example, either or both areas  153 ,  155  may be a touchscreen-style display. In various embodiments, the display area  153  may be planar or curved. In some embodiments, the display area  153  includes a planar region and a curved region. Similarly, the input area  155  may be planar or curved. In some embodiments, the input area  155  includes a planar region and a curved region. 
     In various embodiments, the portions of the housing member  150  may be coupled to or otherwise integrated with one another. As used herein, “integrated with” refers to forming a unitary member. In some embodiments, the portions of the housing member  150  may be formed from a single component. For example, the housing member  150  may be formed from a single member (e.g., a glass member, a glass sheet, or the like) that includes various curved and/or planar portions. 
       FIG. 1B  illustrates a rear perspective view of the electronic device  100 . The electronic device defines a rear surface  161  (e.g., a rear surface) opposite the front exterior surface  151  and includes a support structure  170 . In various embodiments, the portions of the housing member  150  may cooperate to form a continuous rear surface  161 . For example, the upper portion  152 , the lower portion  154 , and the transition portion  156  may define a continuous rear surface between the upper portion and the lower portion in addition to the continuous exterior front surface  151 . In some embodiments, the electronic device  100  further defines one or more side surfaces  110  between the front exterior surface  151  and the rear surface  161 . In some embodiments, the side surface(s)  110  may be shaped such that they form a continuous surface with the front exterior surface  151  and/or the rear surface  161 . For example, the side surface(s)  110  may be rounded such that a continuous contour exists between the front exterior surface  151  and the rear surface  161 . 
     In some cases, the support structure  170  supports the electronic device  100 . For example, in an operating configuration of the electronic device  100 , the electronic device may be positioned on a support surface, such as a table, desk, or other surface. The support structure  170  may contact the support surface to at least partially support the electronic device  100 . The support structure  170  may cooperate with one or more additional components of the electronic device  100  to provide support (e.g., to maintain the electronic device  100  in an upright position). For example in some cases, the support structure  170  cooperates with the housing member  150  to provide support. In various embodiments, the support structure  170 , the housing member  150 , or both may contact a support surface to support the electronic device  100 . 
     Various components of the electronic device  100  may be coupled to and/or positioned within the housing member  150  and/or the support structure  170 . For example, a processing unit of the electronic device  100  may be housed or positioned within the support structure  170 . Additional components of the electronic device  100  are discussed in more detail below with respect to  FIG. 15 . 
     Information and/or data may be transferred between the support structure  170  and the housing member  150  and associated components. For example, display data, such as data or signals that cause the display  163  to display images, user interfaces, application data, or the like, may be sent to the housing member  150  (and, more particularly, to the display that is coupled to the housing member  150 ) from the support structure  170 . Similarly, input data may be sent from the housing member  150  (e.g., from a keyboard or other input device coupled to or defined by the housing member  150 ) to the support structure  170 . Input data may include data relating to touch inputs applied to a touchscreen coupled to the housing member  150 , sensor data (e.g., from sensors coupled to the housing member  150 , such as light sensors, accelerometers, etc.), camera data (e.g., from a camera in the housing member  150 ), or the like. The electronic device  100  may include any appropriate communication system for transferring data between the components coupled to the housing member  150  and the support structure  170 , such as wired or wireless communications systems. Wireless communications systems may include a first transmitter/receiver coupled to the housing member  150 , and a second transmitter/receiver in the support structure  170  that communicates with the first transmitter/receiver. The first and second transmitter/receiver may communicate in any suitable way and use any suitable wireless frequency or frequencies (e.g., 2.4 GHz, 60 GHz), communication protocol(s), etc. The first and second transmitter/receiver may also communicate via an optical communication link. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates an exploded view of the electronic device  100  of  FIGS. 1A and 1B . The housing member  150  may be formed from any suitable material, such as plastic, ceramic, glass, composites, or combinations thereof. For example, the housing member  150  may be a single piece of glass that has been molded (e.g., slumped) to form the various portions of the housing member  150 . For example, in the embodiment shown in  FIG. 1A , the upper portion  152 , the lower portion  154 , and the transition portion  156  are formed from a single glass member. As discussed above, the portions of the housing member  150  may cooperate to form a single continuous housing member with a shared front exterior surface  151 . 
     In some embodiments, the housing member  150  is rigid such that the portions do not move relative to one another and/or are not capable of doing so under normal operating or use conditions. In some embodiments, the housing member  150  is flexible such that the portions are movable relative to one another and the angles therebetween may be changed. In some embodiments, one or more portions of the housing member  150  are flexible. For example, the transition portion  156  may be flexible to allow an angle between the lower portion  154  and the upper portion  152  to be adjusted. In some embodiments, the housing member  150  is at least partially formed from a flexible glass material. For example, the transition portion  156  may be formed from flexible glass, and may cooperate with the upper portion  152  and the lower portion  154  to form a continuous front exterior surface  151  of the housing member  150 . 
     The housing member  150  includes planar upper and lower portions  152 ,  154  and a curved transition portion  156 . This is one example of a shape of the housing member  150 , but other shapes and curvatures are envisioned. For example, the housing member  150  may include multiple curved portions. In some embodiments, the housing member  150  includes one or more compound curves. For example, an upper portion may be curved (e.g., concave) about a vertical axis, a transition portion may be curved (e.g., concave) about a horizontal axis, and a lower portion may be curved or planar. In various embodiments, different portions of the housing member  150  may include planar regions and curved regions. 
     As discussed above, the electronic device  100  may include one or more displays. For example, a display area of the housing member  150  (e.g., display area  153 ) may be integrated with a display  163  for conveying visual information to a user, such as by displaying graphical user interfaces. The display  163  may include various display components, such as liquid crystal display (LCD) components, light source(s) (e.g., light emitting diodes (LEDs), organic LEDs (OLEDs)), filter layers, polarizers, light diffusers, covers (e.g., glass or plastic cover sheets), and the like. 
     In various embodiments, the display  163  may provide visual outputs at a display area (e.g., the display area  153 ). The display  163  may be positioned in any suitable arrangement so that an output of the display  163  is visible at the front exterior surface  151  of the electronic device  100  (e.g., within the display area  153 ). The display components may be positioned at various locations relative to the surface. For example, one or more display components may be positioned within the housing member  150 , coupled to a surface of the housing member  150 , between layers of the housing member  150 , or some combination thereof. Positioning of display components with respect to the housing member  150  is discussed in more detail below with respect to  FIGS. 6-10 . 
     The electronic device  100  may include one or more input devices. For example, an input area of the housing member  150  (e.g., input area  155 ) may be integrated with one or more input devices (e.g., input device  165 ) for receiving touch inputs, force inputs, keyboard inputs, and the like. Touch inputs may include clicks, taps, gestures (e.g., swiping, pinching), multi-touch inputs, or the like. These inputs may be similar to or include inputs conventionally detected by a trackpad. For example, these inputs may include gesture inputs that may be used to control a cursor or element of a graphical user interface on a display of the electronic device  100 . The electronic device  100  may use any suitable input device(s), such as buttons, keyboards, capacitive touch sensors, resistive touch sensors, acoustic wave sensors, cameras, optical sensors, or the like, to detect inputs. The input devices may additionally include a combination of multiple sensors (e.g., capacitive touch sensors, resistive touch sensors, acoustic wave sensors), for example arranged in an array (e.g., a touch array). Keyboard inputs may include touch inputs received at mechanical keys (e.g., keys of a mechanical keyboard) and/or a keyless surface of a virtual keyboard provided in the input area  155 . A force input and/or a force component of an input may be detected using any suitable force sensors provided at the electronic device  100 . 
     In various embodiments, input devices may detect inputs provided in input areas. Input devices may be positioned in any suitable arrangements by which inputs may be provided at the electronic device  100  (e.g., within the input area  155 ). The input devices that detect inputs may be positioned at various locations relative to the surface of the electronic device  100 . For example, one or more input devices may be positioned within the housing member  150 , coupled to a surface of the housing member  150 , or some combination thereof. In some cases, the entire exterior surface of the housing member  150  (or substantially all of the exterior surface) may be touch and/or force sensitive, and may detect touch inputs substantially anywhere along its surface, including in a keyboard region as well as surrounding regions. Positioning of input devices with respect to the housing member  150  is discussed in more detail below with respect to  FIGS. 6-10 . 
     In some embodiments, the electronic device  100  may include one or more cameras such as a camera  180 . The camera  180  may be coupled to the housing member  150 . In some embodiments, the camera  180  may be positioned at least partially in an opening in the housing member, such as opening  181  in the upper portion  152  of the housing member  150 . In some embodiments, the camera  180  may be positioned between layers of the housing member  150 . In some embodiments, the camera  180  may be affixed or otherwise coupled to a surface of the housing member  150 , such as the front exterior surface  151  or the rear surface  161  of the housing member  150 . In various embodiments, the camera may receive inputs (e.g., capture images). In some embodiments, inputs may be received through one or more components of the electronic device, including the housing member  150 , one or more function layers, or the like. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates an example electronic device  300 . The electronic device  300  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic device  100 ). The electronic device  300  includes a housing member  350  that includes an upper portion  352 , a lower portion  354 , and a transition portion  356 . The transition portion  356  joins the upper portion  352  and the lower portion  354 , and forms a continuous, curved surface between the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion defines a display area  353 . A display  363  is coupled to and/or integrated with the upper portion  352  and is configured to provide visual outputs at the display area. The lower portion defines three input areas  355   a ,  355   b , and  355   c . One or more input devices may be coupled to and/or integrated with the lower portion  354  and configured detect inputs at the three input areas  355   a - c . For example, a touch array  375   a  is configured to detect inputs in the input area  355   a , a keyboard  376  is configured to detect inputs in the input area  355   b , and a touch array  375   c  is configured to detect inputs in the input area  355   c . The combination of input devices provided at the electronic device  100  allows users to provide multiple types of input. For example, a user may type using the keyboard  376  and provide touch inputs, such as gesture-based inputs using the touch arrays  375   a, b.    
       FIG. 4A  illustrates an example electronic device  400 . The electronic device  400  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ). The electronic device  400  includes a housing member  450  that includes an upper portion  452 , a lower portion  454 , and a transition portion  456 . The transition portion  456  joins the upper portion  452  and the lower portion  454 , and forms a continuous, curved surface between the upper portion and the lower portion. 
     In some embodiments, the upper portion,  452 , the transition portion  456 , and/or the lower portion  454  define an interface area  460 . The interface area  460  may include a display area  453  and an input area  455 . In some embodiments, the display area  453  may be defined in a first region of the front exterior surface  451  and the input area  455  may be defined in a second region of the front exterior surface  451 . In various embodiments, the display area  453  and the input area  455  may be defined in several overlapping or non-overlapping configurations. As shown in  FIG. 4A , the display area  453  and the input area  455  may be defined within overlapping regions of the interface area  460 . In various embodiments, the display area  453  and the input area  455  may overlap to form a touchscreen-style display across some or all of the interface area  460 . For example, the input area  455  may be positioned along a part of the lower portion  454  to define a touchscreen-style display for use as a keyboard and/or trackpad. In such cases, the input area  455  may not extend over the upper portion  452  or the transition portion  456 . In various embodiments, the input area  455  extends beyond the display area. For example, the input area  455  may include portions of the front exterior surface  451  of the housing member  450  between the display area  453  and one or more edges of the housing member  450  (e.g., the bezel or frame region of the device  400 ). 
     In some embodiments, the interface area  460  may encompass all, substantially all, or a large portion of the front exterior surface  451  of the electronic device  400 . In some embodiments, the interface area  460  extends to one or more edges of the front exterior surface  451  such that the interface area  460  encompasses all of the front exterior surface  451 . In some embodiments, the interface area  460  is surrounded by a frame or bezel region, and the interface area  460  and the frame or bezel region together encompass all of the front exterior surface  451 . The interface area  460  may be curved to conform to the shape of the housing member  450 . 
     The electronic device  400  may include one or more displays or display components configured to provide visual output at the display area  453 . For example, a display  463  configured to provide visual output at the display area  453  may be coupled to and/or integrated with the upper portion,  452 , the transition portion  456 , and/or the lower portion  454 . In some embodiments, the display  463  may be curved and/or flexible to conform to the shape of the housing member  450 . For example, a curvature of the display  463  may correspond to a curvature of the housing member  150 . The electronic device  400  may further include one or more input components for receiving inputs at the input area  455 . In various embodiments, the input components include touch and/or force sensors. As discussed above, the display components and input components may be combined to form a touchscreen-style display across some or all of the interface area  460 . In some embodiments, the input area  455  may include other types of input devices, such as mechanical input devices. For example, in some embodiments, the input area  455  includes a mechanical keyboard. 
     In some cases, the housing member  450 , and in particular the portion of the input area  455  in the lower portion  454 , may be shaped to define physically distinctive key regions.  FIG. 4B  illustrates an embodiment of the example electronic device  400  in which the housing member  450  is shaped to define physically distinctive key regions  459 . In various embodiments, the housing member  450  may include recesses, protrusions, borders, or other physical features on its exterior surface that define and/or delineate distinct key regions  459  and that can be felt by a user when typing on or otherwise touching the input area  455 . For example, a glass housing member may be thermoformed, slumped, heat-pressed or otherwise processed to form an array of raised key regions (e.g., protrusions, contoured key regions, etc.) that define the key regions of a keyboard. Raised key regions may provide a more familiar-feeling keyboard surface to users, as the individual key regions may have a similar shape and feel to conventional movable keys. Moreover, a user may be able to type faster and with fewer errors because they can feel the borders and boundaries of each key region and do not need to look at the keyboard to align their fingers with the keys. The ability to feel distinct key regions may also help prevent a user&#39;s hands from unintentionally drifting out of position during typing. 
     In some embodiments, at least a portion of the housing member  450  where one or more key regions is located is flexible. For example, the glass may be thinner than about 100 μm, thinner than about 40 μm, or thinner than about 30 μm. The housing member  450  may be configured to locally deflect or deform any suitable amount in response to a typing force. For example, the housing member  450  may be configured to locally deflect about 0.1 mm, about 0.2 mm, about 0.3 mm, about 0.4 mm, about 0.5 mm, or any other suitable amount, in response to a sample typing force (e.g., 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, etc.). Further, due to the flexibility of the housing member  450 , the raised key regions may be configured to deform in response to typing inputs. Such deformations may provide a similar tactile feeling to conventional movable-key keyboards. Further, the raised key regions may be configured to provide various types of tactile responses. 
     In some embodiments, the input area  455  may lack raised or otherwise protruding key regions (e.g., it may be smooth and/or substantially planar). In such cases, key regions may be differentiated using ink, paint, dyes, textures, displays, or any other suitable technique. 
       FIG. 5  illustrates an example electronic device  500 . The electronic device  500  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ). The electronic device  500  includes a housing member  550  that includes an upper portion  552 , a lower portion  554 , and a transition portion  556 . The transition portion  556  joins the upper portion  552  and the lower portion  554 , and cooperates with the upper portion  552  and the lower portion  554  to form a continuous rear surface  561 . In some embodiments, the electronic device  500  includes a display  563  coupled to and/or integrated with the housing member  550  and configured to provide visual outputs at an interface area  555  defined on the rear surface  561 . The display  563  may be an additional display in addition to a display configured to provide visual outputs at a display area on the front of the device (e.g., display  163 ). In some cases, the display  563  shares one or more components with another display of the electronic device  500 , such as a display configured to provide visual outputs at a display area defined on a front exterior surface of the electronic device. For example, the display  563  may share a light source, light guide panels or sheets, filters, and the like with one or more additional displays. 
     Additionally or alternatively, in some embodiments, the electronic device  500  includes one or more input components coupled to and/or integrated with the housing member  550  and configured to receive inputs at the interface area  555 . In some embodiments, the electronic device  500  includes input components and display components that cooperate to form a touchscreen-style display on the rear surface  561 . 
     As discussed above, input and display functionality may be provided at and/or through a surface of the housing member (e.g., surfaces  151 ,  161 ), but display and input components may be positioned at various positions relative to the surfaces.  FIGS. 6-10  illustrate examples of the arrangement and positioning of display and input components. 
       FIGS. 6A-6C  illustrate example partial cross-section views of an electronic device  600 . The views of  FIGS. 6A-6C  are similar to views indicated by section line A-A of  FIG. 1A . The electronic device  600  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ).  FIG. 6A  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  600  in which layers  650   a  and  650   b  of a housing member (e.g., which may correspond to the housing member  150 ) are positioned on opposite sides of a display  690 . The housing member defines a front exterior surface  651  and a rear surface  661 , which may correspond to front exterior surface  151  and rear surface  161 , respectively. The electronic device  600  includes a display  690  between the housing member layers  650   a  and  650   b . The display  690  may include any combination of display components, such as those discussed herein. 
     In various embodiments, the display  690  may provide display functionality through the housing member layer  650   a , the housing member layer  650   b  and/or additional layers or components of the electronic device  600 . For example, the display  690  may provide a graphical output that is visible through the housing member layer  650   a  and/or the housing member layer  650   b . The display  690  is shown as a single layer for purposes of illustration, but it may include multiple layers and/or components. The housing member layers  650   a  and  650   b  and the display  690  may be attached or otherwise coupled to one another by any proper means, including adhesives, fasteners, pressure fitting, fusion, or the like. In some embodiments, the electronic device  600  may include additional components to attach and/or support the display  690  and/or the housing member layers  650   a  and  650   b . For example, the electronic device  600  may include spacers, compliant members, and the like. Similarly, the electronic device  600  may include one or more gaps between layers (e.g., between the display  690  and the housing member layers  650   a  and  650   b ). 
       FIG. 6B  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  600  that includes a side surface  610 .  FIG. 6B  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  600  in which the display  690  extends to the side surface  610 . In some embodiments, the display  690  may define a portion of the side surface  610 . In various embodiments, the arrangement shown in  FIG. 6B  may allow the display area defined by the display to extend either all the way or substantially all the way to one or more edges of the housing member, which may provide an improved user experience by obviating the need for a bezel or other border around the display  690 . 
       FIG. 6C  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  600  that includes a side surface  610 .  FIG. 6C  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  600  in which the display  690  does not extend to or define a portion of the side surface  610 . In some embodiments, the housing member layers  650   a  and  650   b  cooperate to at least partially surround the display  690  and define the side surface  610 . In some embodiments, a separate component (e.g., a housing member component) may define the side surface  610 . In some embodiments, the housing member layers  650   a  and  650   b  are joined or fused to form a single part that at least partially surrounds the display  690  and defines the side surface  610 . 
     The display  690  is one example device that may be arranged relative to the housing member layer  650   a  and  650   b  as shown in  FIGS. 6A-6C . Other devices, layers and/or components may be included instead or in addition to the display  690 . For example, the electronic device  600  may include one or more input devices arranged similarly to the display  690  that receives inputs through the housing member layer  650   a  and/or the housing member layer  650   b . Similarly, the electronic device  600  may include biometric sensors, output devices, charging components, data transfer components, and the like that are arranged similarly to the display  690 . 
       FIGS. 7A-7C  illustrate example partial cross-section views of an electronic device  700 . The views of  FIGS. 7A-7C  are similar to views indicated by section line A-A of  FIG. 1A . The electronic device  700  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ).  FIG. 7A  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  700  in which a display  790  is positioned adjacent to a housing member  750 . The electronic device  700  defines a front exterior surface  751  and a rear surface  761 , which may correspond to front exterior surface  151  and rear surface  161 , respectively. The display  790  may define at least a portion of the front exterior surface  751 . The housing member  750  may define at least a portion of the rear surface  761 . The housing member  750  and the display  790  may be attached or otherwise coupled to one another by any proper means, including adhesives, fasteners, pressure fitting, fusion, or the like. 
       FIG. 7B  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  700  that includes a side surface  710 .  FIG. 7B  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  700  in which the display  790  extends to the side surface  710 . In some embodiments, the display  790  may define a portion of the side surface  710 . In various embodiments, the arrangement shown in  FIG. 7B  may allow the display area defined by the display  790  to extend either all the way or substantially all the way to one or more edges of the housing member, which may provide an improved user experience by obviating the need for a bezel or other border around the display  790 . 
       FIG. 7C  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  700  that includes a side surface  710 .  FIG. 7C  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  700  in which the display  790  does not extend to the side surface  710 . In some embodiments, the housing member  750  at least partially surrounds the display  790  and defines the side surface  710 . In some embodiments, a flange  792  at least partially surrounds the display  890  and defines the side surface  810 . For example, the display  790  may be partially or completely inset in the housing member  750 . In some embodiments, a separate component (e.g., a housing member component) may define the side surface  710 . For example, the flange  792  may be a separate piece from other pieces of the housing member  750  (e.g., a polymer, glass, or other material member that is adhered or otherwise secured to the housing member  750 ). 
     As described above, in various embodiments, the display  790  defines at least a portion of the front exterior surface  751 . In some embodiments, the display  790  may include a cover sheet or other cover layer that defines the front exterior surface  751  and/or the side surface  710 . In some embodiments, the portion of the front exterior surface defined by the display  790  (e.g., a display area) is flush with one or more portions of the exterior surface defined by the housing member  750  and/or other components, as illustrated in  FIG. 7C . In some embodiments, the portion of the front exterior surface defined by the display  790  may not be flush with one or more portions of the exterior surface defined by the housing member  750  and/or other components. For example, the display  790  may protrude or be recessed with respect to additional portions of the exterior surface, such as a flange  792 . 
     The display  790  is one example device that may be arranged relative to the housing member  750  as shown in  FIGS. 7A-7C . Other devices, layers and/or components may be included instead or in addition to the display  790 . For example, the electronic device  700  may include one or more input devices arranged similarly to the display  790  that receives inputs. Similarly, the electronic device  700  may include biometric sensors, output devices, charging components, data transfer components, and the like that are arranged similarly to the display  790 . 
       FIGS. 8A-8C  illustrate example partial cross-section views of an electronic device  800 . The views of  FIGS. 8A-8C  are similar to views indicated by section line A-A of  FIG. 1A . The electronic device  800  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ).  FIG. 8A  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  800  in which a display  890  is positioned adjacent to a housing member  850 . The electronic device  800  defines a front exterior surface  851  and a rear surface  861 , which may correspond to front exterior surface  151  and rear surface  161 , respectively. The display  890  may define at least a portion of the rear surface  861 . The housing member  850  may define at least a portion of the front exterior surface  851 . The housing member  850  and the display  890  may be attached or otherwise coupled to one another by any proper means, including adhesives, fasteners, pressure fitting, fusion, or the like. 
       FIG. 8B  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  800  that includes a side surface  810 .  FIG. 8B  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  800  in which the display  890  extends to the side surface  810 . In some embodiments, the display  890  may define a portion of the side surface  810 . In various embodiments, the arrangement shown in  FIG. 8B  may allow the display area defined by the display  890  to extend either all the way or substantially all the way to one or more edges of the housing member, which may provide an improved user experience by obviating the need for a bezel or other border around the display  890 . 
       FIG. 8C  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  800  that includes the side surface  810 .  FIG. 8C  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  800  in which the display  890  does not extend to the side surface  810 . In some embodiments, the housing member  850  at least partially surrounds the display  890  and defines the side surface  810 . In some embodiments, a flange  892  at least partially surrounds the display  890  and defines the side surface  810 . For example, the display  890  may be partially or completely inset in the housing member  850 . In some embodiments, a separate component (e.g., a housing member component) may define the side surface  810 . For example, the flange  892  may be a separate piece from other pieces of the housing member  850  (e.g., a polymer, glass, or other material member that is adhered or otherwise secured to the housing member  850 ). 
     As described above, in various embodiments, the display  890  defines at least a portion of the rear surface  861 . In some embodiments, the display  890  may include a cover sheet or other cover layer that defines the rear surface  861  and/or the side surface  810 . In some embodiments, the portion of the rear surface defined by the display  890  (e.g., a display area) is flush with one or more portions of the exterior surface defined by the housing member  850  and/or other components, as illustrated in  FIG. 8C . In some embodiments, the portion of the rear surface defined by the display  890  may not be flush with one or more portions of the exterior surface defined by the housing member  850  and/or other components. For example, the display  890  may protrude or be recessed with respect to additional portions of the exterior surface, such as the flange  892 . 
     The display  890  is one example device that may be arranged relative to the housing member  850  as shown in  FIGS. 8A-8C . Other devices, layers and/or components may be included instead or in addition to the display  890 . For example, the electronic device  800  may include one or more input devices arranged similarly to the display  890  that receives inputs through the housing member  850 . Similarly, the electronic device  800  may include biometric sensors, output devices, charging components, data transfer components, and the like that are arranged similarly to the display  890 . 
       FIGS. 9A-9D  illustrate example partial cross-section views of an electronic device  900 . The views of  FIGS. 9A-9D  are similar to views indicated by section line A-A of  FIG. 1A . The electronic device  900  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ).  FIG. 9A  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  900  in which a display  990   a  and an input device  990   b  are positioned adjacent to a housing member  950 . The electronic device  900  defines a first exterior surface  951  and a second exterior surface  961 , both of which may correspond to a front exterior surface and/or a rear surface (e.g., front exterior surface  151  and rear surface  161 ). The display  990   a  may define at least a portion of the first exterior surface  951 . The input device  990   b  may define at least a portion of the second exterior surface  961 . 
     In various embodiments, functionality of the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b  may be provided through the housing member  950  and/or additional layers or components of the electronic device  900 . For example, the display  990   a  and the input device  990   b  may cooperate to form a touchscreen-style display of the electronic device. The housing member  950 , the display  990   a , and/or the input device  990   b  may be attached or otherwise coupled to one another by any proper means, including adhesives, fasteners, pressure fitting, fusion, or the like. The display  990   a  and the input device  990   b  are each shown as a single layer for purposes of illustration, but it may include multiple layers and/or components. 
       FIG. 9B  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  900  that includes a side surface  910 .  FIG. 9B  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  900  in which the display  990   a  and the input device  900   b  extend to the side surface  910 . In some embodiments, the display  990   a  and the input device  900   b  may define a portion of the side surface  910 . In various embodiments, the arrangement shown in  FIG. 9B  may allow the display and/or input areas defined by the display and input device to extend either all the way or substantially all the way to one or more edges of the housing member, which may provide an improved user experience by obviating the need for a bezel or other border around the display and/or input device. 
       FIG. 9C  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  900  that includes the side surface  910 .  FIG. 9C  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  900  in which the display  990   a  and the input device  990   b  do not extend to the side surface  910 . In some embodiments, the housing member  950  at least partially surrounds the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b  and defines the side surface  910 . In some embodiments, flanges  992   a  and  992   b  at least partially surround the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b  and defines the side surface  910 . For example, the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b  may be partially or completely inset in the housing member  950 . In some embodiments, a separate component (e.g., a housing member component) may define the side surface  910 . For example, the flanges  992   a  and  992   b  may be separate pieces from other pieces of the housing member  950  (e.g., a polymer, glass, or other material member that is adhered or otherwise secured to the housing member  950 ). 
       FIG. 9D  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  900  that includes the side surface  910 .  FIG. 9D  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  900  in which the display  990   a  does not extend to the side surface  910  and the input device  990   b  does extend to the side surface  910 . In some embodiments, the housing member  950  at least partially surrounds the display  990   a  and the input device  990   b  and defines the side surface  910 . In some embodiments, a flange  992   c  at least partially surrounds the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b  and defines the side surface  910 . For example, the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b  may be partially or completely inset in a recess or cavity defined (at least partially) by the housing member  950 . In some embodiments, a separate component (e.g., a housing member component) may define the side surface  910 . For example, the flange  992   c  may be a separate piece from other pieces of the housing member  950  (e.g., a polymer, glass, or other material member that is adhered or otherwise secured to the housing member  950 ). 
     As described above, in various embodiments, the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b  define at least a portion of the exterior surfaces  951 ,  961 . In some embodiments, one or both of the display  990   a  and the input device  990   b  may include a cover sheet or other cover layer that defines the exterior surface(s)  861 ,  961  and/or the side surface  910 . In some embodiments, the portion(s) of the exterior surface(s)  861 ,  961  defined by the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b  are flush with one or more portions of the exterior surface defined by the housing member  950  and/or other components, as illustrated in  FIGS. 9C and 9D . In some embodiments, the portion(s) of the exterior surface(s) defined by the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b  may not be flush with one or more portions of the exterior surface defined by the housing member  950  and/or other components. For example, the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b  may protrude and/or be recessed with respect to additional portions of the exterior surface, such as the flange  992   c.    
     The display  990   a  and the input device  990   b  are example devices that may be arranged relative to the housing member  950  as shown in  FIGS. 9A-9D . Other devices, layers and/or components may be included instead or in addition to the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b . For example, the electronic device  900  may include biometric sensors, output devices, charging components, data transfer components, and the like that are arranged similarly to the display  990   a  and/or the input device  990   b.    
       FIGS. 10A-10E  illustrate example partial cross-section views of an electronic device  1000 . The views of  FIGS. 10A-10E  are similar to views indicated by section line A-A of  FIG. 1A . The electronic device  1000  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ).  FIG. 10A  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  1000  in which layers  1050   a  and  1050   b  of a housing member (e.g., housing member  150 ) are positioned on opposite sides of a display  1090   a  and an input device  1090   b . The electronic device  1000  defines a first exterior surface  1051  and a second exterior surface  1061 , either of which may correspond to a front exterior surface and/or a rear surface (e.g., front exterior surface  151  and rear surface  161 ). The housing member layer  1050   a  may define at least a portion of the first exterior surface  1051 . The housing member layer  1050   b  may define at least a portion of the second exterior surface  1061 . The electronic device  1000  a display  1090   a  and an input device  1090   b  between the housing member layers  1050   a  and  1050   b.    
     In various embodiments, functionality of the display  1090   a  and the input device  1090   b  may be provided through the housing member layer  1050   a , the housing member layer  1050   b , and/or additional layers or components of the electronic device  1000 . For example, a graphical output of the display  1090   a  may be visible through the housing member layer  1050   a  and/or the housing member layer  1050   b . As another example, the input device  1090   b  may receive inputs through the housing member layer  1050   a  and/or the housing member layer  1050   b . The display  1090   a  and the input device  1090   b  are each shown as a single layer for purposes of illustration, but each may include multiple layers and/or components. The housing member layers  1050 A, B the display  1090   a , and the input device  1090   b  may be attached or otherwise coupled to one another by any proper means, including adhesives, fasteners, pressure fitting, fusion, or the like. 
       FIG. 10B  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  1000  that includes a side surface  1010 .  FIG. 10B  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  1000  in which both the display  1090   a  and the input device  1090   b  extend to the side surface  1010 . In some embodiments, the display  1090   a  and/or the input device  1090   b  may define a portion of the side surface  1010 . In various embodiments, the arrangement shown in  FIG. 10B  may allow the display and input areas defined by the display and input device to extend either all the way or substantially all the way to one or more edges of the housing member, which may provide an improved user experience by obviating the need for a bezel or other border around the display and/or the input device. 
       FIG. 10C  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  1000  that includes a side surface  1010 .  FIG. 10C  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  1000  in which the display  1090   a  and the input device  1090   b  do not extend to the side surface  1010 . In some embodiments, the housing member layers  1050   a  and  1050   b  cooperate to at least partially surround the display  1090   a  and the input device  1090   b  and define the side surface  1010 . In some embodiments, a flange  1092  at least partially surrounds the display  1090   a  and/or the input device  1090   b  and defines the side surface  1010 . In some embodiments, a separate component (e.g., a housing member component) may define the side surface  1010 . For example, the flange  1092  may be a separate piece from other pieces of the housing member  1050  (e.g., a polymer, glass, or other material member that is adhered or otherwise secured to the housing member  1050 ). In some embodiments, the housing member layers  1050   a  and  1050   b  are joined or fused to form a single part (e.g., a flange  1092 ) that at least partially surrounds and/or encloses the display  1090   a  and the input device  1090   b  and defines the side surface  1010 . 
       FIG. 10D  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  1000  that includes the side surface  1010 .  FIG. 10D  illustrates an example structure of the electronic device  1000  in which the input device  1090   b  partially overlaps with the display  1090   a . In various embodiments that include multiple devices (e.g., a display and an input device), the devices may completely or substantially overlap, partially overlap, or not overlap at all. For example, a display may occupy a smaller region than a touch region defined by an input device, a fingerprint sensor may occupy a smaller region than a touch region defined by an input device, and the like. 
     The display  1090   a  and the input device  1090   b  are example devices that may be arranged relative to the housing member layers  1050   a, b  as shown in  FIGS. 10A-10D . Other devices, layers and/or components may be included instead or in addition to the display  1090   a  and/or the input device  1090   b . For example, the electronic device  1000  may include biometric sensors, output devices, charging components, data transfer components, and the like that are arranged similarly to the display  1090   a  and/or the input device  1090   b.    
     In various embodiments, multiple functional components of an electronic device (e.g., housing member layers, circuit boards, input devices, display components, keyboard or keypad substrates, and the like) may be layered in such a way that the peripheral sides of these components cooperate to define the side surfaces of the housing member of the electronic device. For example,  FIG. 10E  illustrates a partial cross-section view of a region of the electronic device  1000  that has three layers between the housing member layers  1050   a  and  1050   b . The electronic device  1000  includes layers  1090   c ,  1090   d , and  1090   e  that may be any combination of housing member layers, circuit boards, input devices, display components, keyboard or keypad substrates, and the like. In one embodiment, the layers  1090   c ,  1090   d , and/or  1090   e  may include one or more haptic devices configured to provide a haptic output at a surface of the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may include a haptic actuator, such as a piezoelectric actuator, attached to or otherwise coupled to the a housing member layer  1050 . The haptic actuator may cause a localized deflection in one or more housing member layers that corresponds to a haptic output provided at the surface of the device. 
     The multi-layered construction technique may have several advantages. For example, the laminate structure may be strong and stiff, thereby producing a robust and durable electronic device. Further, as the functional components also form the physical structure of the housing member, additional shells, covers, frames, or other conventional housing components may be omitted. Also, complex geometries can be formed without machining or other material removal operations by effectively building the geometries one layer at a time. Finally, the layered or laminate-style construction may result in a side surface in which each individual layer is visually distinct, producing visually appealing appearance to the device. In  FIGS. 10A-10E , the electronic device  1000  is shown as having two and three layers between the housing member layers  1050   a  and  1050   b , which are examples and not meant to be limiting. In various embodiments, the electronic device  1000  may have any suitable number of layers. 
     The examples of  FIGS. 6-10  are similar to views indicated by section line A-A of  FIG. 1A  for purposes of illustration, but are generally applicable to any suitable portions of the electronic devices described herein, including, for example, suitable locations within the lower portion(s), transition portion(s) and upper portion(s) of the electronic devices described herein. For example, the display and input device may be used to form a touchscreen-style keyboard in a lower portion of an electronic device. As another example, an input device and a charging device may be used to define a combined input and charging area on a lower portion of an electronic device. Additionally, the examples of arrangements shown and described with respect  FIGS. 6-10  may be combined with other examples shown in  FIGS. 6-10  and their equivalents. Further, the arrangements described with respect to  FIGS. 6-10  are applicable to electronic devices that include any suitable number of housing member layers and/or device components. 
     While the partial cross-sections shown in  FIGS. 6-10  are viewed at one particular location on a housing member, these cross-sections may be representative of substantially an entire peripheral region of the device. For example, because the components forming the side surface of the device are layers that may extend to the perimeter of the device (e.g., they extend edge-to-edge), the same cross-section may exist at all (or most) locations around the periphery of the device. In some cases, the side surface may have openings formed therein, such as for speakers, microphones, charging ports, electrical/communication connectors (e.g., universal serial bus (USB) ports), heat sinks, cooling fans, disk drives, or other devices. In such cases, the cross-sections in those areas may differ from those shown herein, and the seams between layers may be broken or discontinuous at the openings. Apart from these discontinuities, the layered appearance and construction (e.g., the same, the side surfaces of each layer, etc.) may extend around substantially the entire periphery of the device. In some cases, the seams and/or sides of the layers extend around more than 80%, more than 90%, or more than 95% of the periphery of the device. 
     Where a device includes openings in a side surface, the openings may be integrally formed with one or more layers of the housing member. For example, a layer may include an opening or gap along a segment of the layer that otherwise forms a portion of the side of the housing member. The opening may be aligned with a component (e.g., a charging port, speaker, etc.) to facilitate the function of the component. In some cases, the opening may define a serpentine pattern through the layer. For example, a speaker or microphone opening (or pressure relief opening) may not be defined by a single linear opening extending perpendicularly through the layer. Rather, the opening may be defined by a first aperture opening to the exterior of the housing member, a second aperture offset from the first aperture and opening to the interior cavity of the housing member, and a channel through the material of the layer and connecting the first and second apertures along a path that is not perpendicular to the exterior surface. In this way, a path from the outside of the device to the inside of the device may be formed without visually or otherwise directly exposing an internal component through an opening in the housing. 
       FIG. 11A  illustrates an example electronic device  1100 . The electronic device  1100  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ). The electronic device  1100  includes a glass housing member  1150  similar to those described herein (e.g., housing member  150 ). In some embodiments, the glass housing member  1150  is formed from a glass sheet. The glass housing member  1150  may be formed by molding all or a portion of a glass sheet, for example using a slumping process. The glass housing member  1150  includes an upper portion  1152 , a lower portion  1154 , and a transition portion  1156 . The upper portion  1152 , the lower portion  1154 , and the transition portion  1156  cooperate to form a single continuous housing member that defines a shared front exterior surface  1151  of the glass housing member  1150 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 11A , the upper portion  1152  and the lower portion  1154  may be substantially planar (e.g., defining a planar surface). The transition portion  1156  may join the upper portion  1152  and the lower portion  1154  and may define a continuous, curved region of the exterior surface between the upper portion and the lower portion. 
     In some embodiments, the glass housing member  1150  defines a display area  1153  and a corresponding display  1163 . In some embodiments, one or more additional areas (e.g., an input area) may partially or completely overlap with the display area  1153 . 
     In some embodiments, the glass housing member  1150 , and in particular, the lower portion  1154 , defines an input area  1155   a  and an additional area  1155   b . As shown in  FIG. 11A , the input area  1155   a  and the additional area  1155   b  may partially or completely overlap. As described above, in various embodiments, the additional area may provide various functionality, including receiving inputs, device charging, data transfer, biometric sensing, providing outputs, and/or other device functionality. 
     In some embodiments, the area  1155   b  includes a device charging area configured to charge one or more devices. The electronic device  1100  may include components for providing charging functionality, including a wireless charger, inductive coils, and/or other wireless or wired charging hardware, which may be integrated with or otherwise coupled to the device charging area. The components for providing charging functionality may be integrated with and/or coupled to the housing member  1150  in the same or similar manner as the displays and input devices discussed above with respect to  FIGS. 6-10 . The component(s) in the device charging area may use wireless charging (e.g., inductive charging) to charge one or more devices wirelessly. For example, the electronic device  1100  may be configured to wirelessly charge a device placed on or near the surface at least partially within the device charging area. A wireless charger may be configured to transfer power to an exterior device (e.g., a smartphone, a music player, or the like), or receive power from an exterior source (e.g., a charger that is coupled to a power source, a portable battery, etc.). 
     In some embodiments, the area  1155   b  includes a data transfer area configured to facilitate data transfer between the electronic device  1100  and one or more additional devices. The electronic device  1100  may include components for providing data transfer functionality, which may be integrated with or otherwise coupled to the data transfer area. The components for providing data transfer functionality may be integrated with and/or coupled to the housing member  1150  in the same or similar manner as the displays and input devices discussed above with respect to  FIGS. 6-10 . For example, the data transfer components may facilitate unidirectional and/or bidirectional wireless data transfer between an auxiliary device and the electronic device  1100  placed on or near the surface at least partially within the data transfer area. 
     In some embodiments, the area  1155   b  includes a biometric sensing area for performing biometric sensing, such as capturing or detecting user biometrics. The electronic device  1100  may include components, including biometric sensors, for performing biometric sensing. For example, a biometric sensor may be configured to detect biometric information about the user at the biometric sensing area. For example, the biometric sensors may detect fingerprints, palm- or wrist-prints, detect a user&#39;s heart rate, blood oxygenation levels, temperature, and the like. Such information may be used for authentication purposes, to determine the user&#39;s hand position relative to the device, and/or to record health data for the user to track. As noted, the biometric sensors may use any suitable sensing techniques, such as optical sensors (e.g., photoplethysmographs, cameras, etc.), capacitive sensors, or the like. The biometric sensors may also include facial-recognition sensors, which may include cameras, lenses, projectors (e.g., microdot projectors), infrared sensors, and the like, to provide facial recognition functionality. The biometric sensors may also include fingerprint sensors. The fingerprint sensor may detect a user&#39;s fingerprint to authenticate the user to the device. The fingerprint sensor may use any suitable sensing technology, including optical, capacitive, inductive, ultrasonic and/or acoustic, or the like. The components for providing biometric sensing functionality may be integrated with and/or coupled to the housing member  1150  in the same or similar manner as the displays and input devices discussed above with respect to  FIGS. 6-10 . 
     In various embodiments, an exterior surface of the electronic device may have different properties than other portions of the exterior surface, such as the housing member. For example, the exterior surface in an area (e.g., a display area, an input area, and the like) may possess different optical, physical, material, tactile or other properties that are consistent with the functionality provided at the function area. For example, the exterior surface in the input area  1155   a  may include material properties consistent with providing inputs, including a different color, appearance, smoothness, friction coefficient, or the like. As another example, the exterior surface in the display area  1153  may include material properties consistent with providing visual outputs, including increased transparency or the like. In some embodiments, an area may be associated with a graphic, border, or other visual indicator of its location, allowing users to easily and quickly locate the components. 
     In some embodiments, the electronic device  1100  includes an input device (e.g., a keyboard  1185 ). The keyboard  1185  or other input device(s) may be configured to transition between a storage configuration in which the keyboard is at least partially hidden, retracted, or the like, and a use configuration in which the keyboard is positioned for use by a user.  FIG. 11A  shows the keyboard  1185  in a storage configuration in which the keyboard  1185  is positioned within an opening  1186  that is at least partially surrounded by the glass housing member  1150 .  FIG. 11B  shows the keyboard  1185  transitioning to a use configuration in which the keyboard is positioned on or above the lower portion  1154  and is extended out of the opening  1186 . The keyboard  1185  may be configured to slide out of the opening  1186  as part of the transition from the storage configuration to the use configuration, and slide into the opening  1186  as part of the transition from the use configuration to the storage configuration. 
     In various embodiments, the keyboard  1185  may be attached or otherwise coupled to the electronic device  1100  in the use configuration and/or the storage configuration. For example, the keyboard  1185  may be rotatably coupled to the electronic device  1100  such that the keyboard  1185  may slide out of the opening  1186  and flip onto the lower portion  1154  as part of the transition from the use configuration to the storage configuration and flip in front of the electronic device  1100  as shown in  FIG. 11B . The keyboard  1185  may flip back down and slide into the opening  1186  as part of the transition from the use configuration to the storage configuration. 
     The keyboard  1185  may be operably coupled to the electronic device  1100  in a variety of ways, including a wired and/or wireless connection. The electronic device  1100  may be configured to receive inputs at the keyboard  1185 . In some embodiments, the keyboard  1185  interacts with an input device of the electronic device  1100 . In some embodiments, the keyboard  1185  may transmit inputs to the electronic device  1100  through an input device such as a touch input area. In some embodiments, the keyboard  1185  presents a set of mechanical keys and/or key mechanisms that contact or otherwise cause an input to be registered by a touch input device in response to an actuation of a key of the keyboard (e.g., when a user presses the key or the key is otherwise actuated). The electronic device  1100  may be configured to detect that the keyboard  1185  is in a use configuration such that inputs received at the input device are recognized as being provided through the keyboard  1185 . 
     In some embodiments, the keyboard  1185  may be configured to detach from the electronic device  1100  such that it may be placed separately from the electronic device. For example, the keyboard  1185  may be releasably coupled to the housing member  1150 . In various embodiments, the keyboard  1185  remains operably coupled to the electronic device  1100  when it is detached. 
     In some embodiments, as discussed above, the electronic device  1100  may include one or more cameras, such as camera  1180 .  FIG. 11C  shows an enlarged view of area  1 - 1  of  FIG. 11A , including the camera  1180  and a camera trace  1181 . In various embodiments, the camera  1180  may be operably connected to one or more components of the electronic device  1100  by the camera trace  1181 . The camera trace  1181  may carry signals from the camera to additional components of the device. For example, the camera trace  1181  may carry an image signal to a processing unit of the electronic device  1100 . The camera trace  1181  may additionally receive signals from other components of the electronic device  1100 . For example, the camera trace  1181  may carry signals from the processing unit of the electronic device to the camera  1180  to instruct the camera to capture image data. In some embodiments, the camera trace  1181  provides power to the camera  1180 , for example from a power source of the device  1100 . In some embodiments, the camera trace operably couples the camera  1180  with one or more components of the electronic device  1100 , such as a display, an input device, or the like. In some embodiments, the camera  1180  receives power from one or more components of the electronic device  1100 , such as the display  1163 . In some embodiments, the camera  1180  communicates with a processing unit of the electronic device  1100  through a component of the electronic device  1100 . For example, the camera  1180  may be coupled to the display  1163  by the trace  1181 , and the display  1163  may be operably coupled to the processing unit, by an electrical connector (e.g., an additional trace), thereby operably coupling the processing unit to the camera  1180 . 
     In some embodiments, the camera trace  1181  may be positioned at least partially within the glass housing member  1150 , such as between layers of the glass housing member  1150  and/or within a channel defined in the glass housing member  1150 . In some embodiments, the camera trace  1181  is at least partially positioned outside the glass housing member  1150 , such as along an exterior surface of the glass housing member  1150 . In some embodiments, the camera trace  1181  is positioned some combination of within the glass housing member  1150  and outside the glass housing member  1150 . In various embodiments, the camera trace  1181  may be transparent, translucent, or opaque. For example, the camera trace  1181  may include an ITO/Silver nanowire or similar in a transparent implementation and a copper or other conductive metal wire or ribbon for opaque implementation. In some embodiments, some or all of the camera trace  1181  may be obscured from view by one or more components of the electronic device  1100 . For example, all or a portion of the camera trace  1181  may pass behind the display  1163  such that it is not visible to a user of the device. 
       FIG. 11D  illustrates a rear perspective view of the electronic device  1100 . As discussed above, the electronic device defines a rear surface  1161  opposite the front exterior surface  1151  and includes a support structure  1170 . In various embodiments, the portions of the glass housing member  1150  may cooperate to form a single continuous housing member with a shared rear surface  1161 . In some embodiments, the electronic device  100  further includes one or more side surfaces  1110  between the front exterior surface  1151  and the rear surface  1161 . In various embodiments, the glass housing member  1150  and/or the support structure  1170  house, carry, or are otherwise coupled to the various components of the electronic device  1100 . For example, a processing unit of the electronic device  100  may be positioned within the support structure  1170 . 
     The electronic device  1100  may include one or more speakers for providing audio output. In various embodiments, one or more speakers  1193  may be positioned within the support structure  1170  and configured to provide audio output. The speakers may be any suitable type of audio output device. In various embodiments, the speakers receive signals from other components of the electronic device  1100 , such as a processing unit, and provide audio outputs in response to receiving the signals. 
     In various embodiments, the electronic device  1100  includes one or more openings to allow access to interior components of the electronic device. The glass housing member  1150  may include one or more openings  1195  in the sidewalls (e.g., the side surfaces  1110 ) to allow access to interior components of the device. Similarly, the support structure  1170  may include one or more openings  1196  to allow access to interior components of the device. For example, an electronic device  1100  device may include connectors (e.g., for charging, communications, and the like), and the side surfaces  1110  and/or the support structure  1170  may include openings  1195 ,  1196  to allow cables or other components to connect to the connectors. Example connectors include universal serial bus (USB) connectors, card readers, power cable connectors, and the like. The opening(s) may have other functions or be associated with other components as well. For example, an opening may correspond to a disk drive to allow a disk (e.g., a DVD or CD) to be inserted into the drive, or an opening may be used for a fastener (e.g., a screw, bolt, etc.) to secure the housing member to another component, such as the support structure  1170 . 
     Openings may be formed in the electronic device  1100  in any suitable way. For example, openings may be machined, laser cut, plasma cut, sawed, chemically etched, or the like. Openings may also be formed into the glass housing member  1150  during a molding process, thus reducing or eliminating the need to form the openings after the glass housing member  1150  is formed and hardened. 
     In various embodiments, the electronic device  1100  may provide functionality for connecting to an additional electronic device.  FIG. 11E  illustrates a rear perspective view of the electronic device  1100 , in which the electronic device  1100  is coupled to an additional electronic device  1171 . The additional electronic device  1171  may be substantially any computing device capable of coupling (e.g., physically and/or operably) with the electronic device  1100 . Example additional electronic devices  1171  include, but are not limited to, a personal computer, a notebook or laptop computer, a tablet, a smart phone, a watch, a case for an electronic device, a home automation device, and so on. 
     In some embodiments, the additional electronic device  1171  may direct one or more operations at the electronic device  1100 . For example, a processing unit of the additional electronic device  1171  may control some or all of the operations of the electronic device  1100 , either instead of or in addition to a processing unit positioned in the electronic device  1100 . For example, the processing unit of the additional electronic device  1171  may be operably coupled to one or more displays, input devices, output devices, and the like of the electronic device  1100  and configured to provide functionality associated with the coupled devices (e.g., providing a graphical output on a display, receiving inputs from an input device). In some embodiments, the electronic device  1100  does not include a processing unit and a processing unit of the additional electronic device  1171  controls the operations of the electronic device  1100 . 
     The electronic device  1100  and the additional electronic device  1171  may be operably coupled via one or more wireless and/or wired connections. For example, the electronic device  1100  may be paired with the additional electronic device  1171  using one or more connectors, ports, or the like. As another example, the electronic device  1100  may be paired with the additional electronic device  1171  using a short range wireless interconnection; however, other wireless connection techniques and protocols may be used. 
     In some embodiments, the electronic device  1100  includes a docking interface for physically and/or operably coupling the electronic device  1100  and the additional electronic device  1171 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 11E , the electronic device  1100  may include a docking interface  1176  for receiving one or more additional electronic devices  1171 . In some embodiments, the docking interface  1176  operably couples (e.g., by a wireless connection, a wired connection, or the like) the electronic device  1100  to the additional electronic device  1171  to enable and/or facilitate data transfer, charging, or other inter-device communications. 
     In some embodiments, the docking interface  1176  is connected to the support structure  1170 , but other positions are envisioned. For example, the docking interface may be connected to and/or positioned on the housing member  1150 . The docking interface  1176  may physically support the additional electronic device  1171 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 11E , the docking interface  1176  may support the additional electronic device  1171  in a vertical configuration. 
       FIGS. 12A-12C  illustrate an example electronic device  1200 . The electronic device  1200  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ). Turning to  FIG. 12A , the electronic device  1200  includes a housing member  1250  similar to those described herein (e.g., housing member  150 ). The housing member  1250  includes an upper portion  1252 , a lower portion  1254 , and a transition portion  1256 . The upper portion  1252 , the lower portion  1254 , and the transition portion  1256  cooperate to form a single continuous housing member that defines a shared front exterior surface  1251  of the housing member  1250 . 
     In some embodiments, the housing member  1250  defines a display area  1253  and a corresponding display  1263 . In some embodiments, one or more additional areas (e.g., an input area) may partially or completely overlap with the display area  1253 . The housing member  1250  may define one or more biometric sensing areas, such as biometric sensing area  1257  defined in the upper portion of the housing member  1250 , for performing biometric sensing. The electronic device  1100  may include components, including biometric sensors, for performing biometric sensing, such as capturing or detecting user biometrics. For example, one or more biometric sensors configured to perform sensing at the biometric sensing area  1257  may be configured to detect biometric information about a user. In some embodiments, the biometric sensors include facial-recognition sensors, which may include cameras, lenses, projectors (e.g., microdot projectors), infrared sensors, and the like, to provide facial recognition functionality. In some embodiments, the housing member  1250  defines one or more input areas, such as input area  1255 . 
     The housing member  1250  may further define one or more openings that extend through the housing member  1250 . For example, the housing member  1250  may define an opening  1286  as shown in  FIG. 12A . The opening  1286  may enable a variety of functions of the electronic device  1200 . For example, the opening  1286  may provide access to a support structure (e.g., support structure  170 ) and/or one or more components disposed in the support structure, such as those discussed above with respect to  FIG. 11D . In some embodiments, one or more outputs of the electronic device  1200  pass through the opening  1286 . For example, audio produced by speakers that are coupled to a support structure may travel through the opening  1286 , which may allow the electronic device  1200  to provide a better audio output to a user of the device versus embodiments without an opening similar to the opening  1286 . 
     As discussed above, in some embodiments, one or more components of the electronic device  1200  may be accessed through the opening  1286 . In some embodiments, components and/or accessories (e.g., input devices, output devices, and the like) may extend through the opening  1286 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 12B , a keyboard  1285  may extend through the opening  1286  for access by a user. As another example, as shown in  FIG. 12C , at least a portion of an additional computing device may extend through the opening  1286  for access by a user. The keyboard  1285  or other input device(s) may be configured to transition between a storage configuration in which the keyboard is at least partially hidden, retracted, or the like, and a use configuration in which the keyboard is positioned for use by a user. In some embodiments, the keyboard  1285  may be configured to detach from the electronic device  1200  such that it may be placed separately from the electronic device. In various embodiments, the keyboard  1285  remains operably coupled to the electronic device  1200  when it is detached. 
       FIG. 12A  shows the keyboard  1285  in a storage configuration in which the keyboard  1285  is stored within a support structure (or otherwise positioned behind the opening  1286 ). The keyboard  1285  may be recessed and/or partially surrounded by a support structure, such as those described herein.  FIG. 12B  shows the keyboard  1285  in a use configuration in which the keyboard is positioned on or above the lower portion  1254 . The keyboard  1285  may be configured to slide out of the opening  1286  as part of the transition from the storage configuration to the use configuration, and slide into the opening  1286  as part of the transition from the use configuration to the storage configuration. 
     The keyboard  1285  may be operably coupled to the electronic device  1200  in a variety of ways, including a wired and/or wireless connection. The electronic device  1200  may be configured to receive inputs at the keyboard  1285 . In some embodiments, the keyboard  1285  interacts with an input device of the electronic device  1200 . In some embodiments, the keyboard  1285  may transmit inputs to the electronic device  1200  through an input device such as a touch input area. In some embodiments, the keyboard  1285  presents a set of mechanical keys and/or key mechanisms that contact or otherwise cause an input to be registered by a touch input device in response to an actuation of a key of the keyboard (e.g., when a user presses the key or the key is otherwise actuated). The electronic device  1200  may be configured to detect that the keyboard  1285  is in a use configuration such that inputs received at the input device are recognized as being provided through the keyboard  1285 . 
       FIG. 12C  illustrates the example electronic device  1200  and an additional computing device  1271  configured to extend through the opening  1286 . As noted above, n some embodiments, the opening  1286  may be configured to receive one or more additional computing devices for access by a user of the electronic device  1200 . In the embodiment shown in  FIG. 12C , the additional computing device  1271  includes an upper portion  1275   a  rotatably coupled to a lower portion  1275   b . The computing device  1271  may be positioned relative to the electronic device  1200  such that the lower portion  1275   b  extends through the opening  1286  for access by a user of the electronic device  1200 . 
     The lower portion  1275   b  of the additional computing device  1271  may include a keyboard  1274 , a trackpad  1272 , and/or one or more additional input or output devices. In various embodiments, the electronic device  1200  may provide functionality for connecting to the additional electronic device  1271 . The additional electronic device  1271  may be substantially any computing device. Example additional electronic devices  1271  include, but are not limited to, a personal computer, a notebook or laptop computer, a tablet, a smart phone, a watch, a case for an electronic device, a home automation device, and so on. 
     In some embodiments, the additional electronic device  1271  may direct one or more operations at the electronic device  1200 . For example, a processing unit of the additional electronic device  1271  may control some or all of the operations of the electronic device  1200 , either instead of or in addition to a processing unit positioned in the electronic device  1200 . For example, the processing unit of the additional electronic device  1271  may be operably coupled to one or more displays, input devices, output devices, and the like of the electronic device  1200  and configured to provide functionality associated with the coupled devices (e.g., providing a graphical output on a display, receiving inputs from an input device). In some embodiments, the electronic device  1200  does not include a processing unit and a processing unit of the additional electronic device  1271  controls the operations of the electronic device  1200 . 
     The electronic device  1200  and the additional electronic device  1271  may be operably coupled via one or more wireless and/or wired connections. For example, the electronic device  1200  may be paired with the additional electronic device  1271  using one or more connectors, ports, or the like. As another example, the electronic device  1200  may be paired with the additional electronic device  1271  using a short range wireless interconnection; however, other wireless connection techniques and protocols may be used. In some embodiments, the electronic device  1200  includes a docking interface for physically and/or operably coupling the electronic device  1200  and the additional electronic device  1271 . 
       FIG. 13A-13B  illustrate an example electronic device  1300  in which a housing member  1350  is configured to move relative to a support structure  1370 . The electronic device  1300  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ,  1171 ,  1200 ,  1271 ). In various embodiments, the electronic device  1300  includes a housing member  1350  and a support structure  1370 . The housing member  1350  includes an upper portion  1352 , a lower portion  1354 , and a transition portion  1356 . In some embodiments, the upper portion  1352  includes a display. 
     As discussed above with respect to  FIG. 1 , in some cases, the support structure  1370  supports the electronic device  1300 . For example, in an operating configuration of the electronic device  1300 , the electronic device may be positioned on a support surface  1371 , such as a table, desk, or other surface. The support structure  1370  may contact the support surface  1371  to at least partially support the electronic device  1300 . The support structure  1370  may cooperate with one or more additional components of the electronic device  1300  to provide support (e.g., to maintain the electronic device  100  in an upright position). For example in some cases, the support structure  1370  cooperates with the housing member  1350  to provide support. In various embodiments, the support structure  1370 , the housing member  1350 , or both may contact a support surface  1371  to support the electronic device  1300 . 
     In some embodiments, the housing member  1350  is configured to move relative to the support structure  1370  to change an angle of one or more portions of the electronic device  1300 . For example, the housing member  1350  (e.g., the transition portion  1356  of the housing member  1350 ) may be movably coupled to the support structure  1370  such that the housing member  1350  may move relative to the support structure  1370 . In a first configuration shown in  FIG. 13A , the upper portion  1352  that includes a display may have a first display angle A 1 , and in a second configuration shown in  FIG. 13B , the upper portion  1352  may have a second display angle A 2  different from the first display angle A 1 . The housing member  1350  may be configured to move continuously relative to the support structure  1370 , for example between the first configuration and the second configuration, to provide a continuous range of different display angles. The ability to change between different display angles may allow a user to find an optimal viewing angle for the display. 
     As discussed above, in some embodiments, the housing member  1350  is rigid such that the portions do not move relative to one another under normal operating conditions and forces. As such, when the display angle changes, an input angle of the lower portion  1354  relative to a support surface  1371  may change. In some embodiments, an angular difference between a first display angle in a first configuration and a second display angle in a second configuration is equal to the angular difference between the first input angle in the first configuration and the second input angle in the second configuration. For example, in  FIG. 13A , the lower portion  1354  may be substantially parallel to a support surface. In  FIG. 13B , the lower portion  1354  may be offset from parallel to the support surface by an amount equal to the change in the display angle. 
       FIG. 14A-14B  illustrate an example electronic device  1400  in which at least a portion of a housing member  1450  is configured to move relative to a support structure  1470 . The electronic device  1400  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ,  1171 ,  1200 ,  1271 ,  1300 ). In various embodiments, the electronic device  1400  includes a housing member  1450  and a support structure  1470 . The housing member  1450  includes an upper portion  1452 , a lower portion  1454 , and a transition portion  1456 . The upper portion  1452  may include a display. 
     In various embodiments, the one or more flexible portions of the housing member  1450  may be formed from any suitable materials, including ceramics, polymers, metals, and the like. In some embodiments, the flexibility of the housing member  1450  is enabled by one or more hinges or rotatable mechanisms. In some embodiments, a mechanism attached to the housing member and/or the support structure may maintain the desired angle. 
       FIGS. 15A-15B  illustrate an example electronic device  1500  in which a height of an upper portion  1552  of a housing member  1550  is adjustable. The electronic device  1500  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ,  1171 ,  1200 ,  1271 ,  1300 ,  1400 ). In various embodiments, the electronic device  1500  includes a housing member  1550  and a support structure  1570 . The housing member  1550  includes an upper portion  1552 , a lower portion  1554 , and a transition portion  1556 . The upper portion  1552  may include a display. In some embodiments, the housing member  1550  includes multiple housing member components, such as an upper component  1581  and a lower component  1582 . In the embodiment of  FIGS. 15A-15B , the upper component  1581  forms the upper portion  1552 , the lower component forms the lower portion, and the upper component  1581  and the lower component  1582  cooperate to form the transition portion  1556 . 
     In some embodiments, the upper component  1581  is configured to move relative to the lower component  1582 . For example, as shown in  FIGS. 15A-15B , the upper component  1581  may move upward to change a height of the upper portion  1552 . In various embodiments, changing the height may adjust a display height of a display, expand a display, adjust other areas (e.g., input areas), or some combination thereof. For example, in a first configuration shown in  FIG. 15A , the upper portion  1552  may have a first height (e.g., a first display height). In a second configuration shown in  FIG. 15B , the upper portion  1552  may have a second height (e.g., a second display height). The upper component  1581  may be configured to move continuously relative to the support structure  1570  and/or the lower component  1582 , for example between the first configuration and the second configuration, to provide a continuous range of different display heights. The ability to change between different display heights may allow a user to find an optimal viewing height for the display. 
     In some embodiments, at least a portion of the housing member  1550  is flexible. For example, the upper component  1581  may be flexible and may conform to the lower component  1582  and/or the support structure  1570  as the upper component moves relative to the lower component and/or the support structure. As shown in  FIG. 15A , the upper component  1581  may extend under the lower component  1582  in retracted configurations. In various embodiments, the one or more flexible portions of the housing member  1550  may be formed from any suitable materials, including ceramics, polymers, metals, and the like. In some embodiments, the flexibility of the housing member  1550  is enabled by one or more hinges or rotatable mechanisms. In some embodiments, a mechanism attached to the housing member and/or the support structure may maintain the desired display height. 
       FIG. 16  illustrates an example electronic device  1600  in which a height of an upper portion  1652  of a housing member  1650  is adjustable. The electronic device  1600  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ,  1171 ,  1200 ,  1271 ,  1300 ,  1400 ,  1500 ). In various embodiments, the electronic device  1600  includes a housing member  1650  and a support structure  1670 . The housing member  1650  includes an upper portion  1652 , a lower portion  1654 , and a transition portion  1656 . The upper portion  1652  may include a display. In some embodiments, the housing member  1650  includes multiple housing member components, such as an upper component  1681  and a lower component  1682 . In the embodiment of  FIG. 16 , the upper component  1681  forms the upper portion  1652 , the lower component forms the lower portion, and the upper component  1681  and the lower component  1682  cooperate to form the transition portion  1656 . 
     Similar to the electronic device  1500 , in some embodiments, the upper component  1681  is configured to move relative to the lower component  1682 . The upper component  1681  may move upward to change a height of the upper portion  1652 . In various embodiments, changing the height may adjust a display height of a display, expand a display, adjust other areas (e.g., input areas), or some combination thereof. For example, in a first configuration shown in  FIG. 16 , the upper portion  1652  may have a first height (e.g., a first display height). In a second configuration, the upper portion  1652  may have a second height (e.g., a second display height). The upper component  1681  may be configured to move continuously relative to the support structure  1670  and/or the lower component  1682 , for example between the first configuration and the second configuration, to provide a continuous range of different display heights. The ability to change between different display heights may allow a user to find an optimal viewing height for the display. 
     In some embodiments, at least a portion of the housing member  1650  is flexible. For example, the upper component  1681  may be flexible and may conform to the lower component  1682  and/or the support structure  1670  as the upper component moves relative to the lower component and/or the support structure. As shown in  FIG. 16 , the upper component  1681  may be at least partially disposed within the support structure  1670  in a retracted configuration. In various embodiments, the one or more flexible portions of the housing member  1650  may be formed from any suitable materials, including ceramics, polymers, metals, and the like. In some embodiments, the flexibility of the housing member  1650  is enabled by one or more hinges or rotatable mechanisms. In some embodiments, a mechanism attached to the housing member and/or the support structure may maintain the desired display height. 
       FIG. 17  illustrates an example electronic device  1700  in which a height of an upper portion  1752  of a housing member  1750  is adjustable. The electronic device  1700  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ,  1171 ,  1200 ,  1271 ,  1300 ,  1400 ,  1500 ,  1600 ). In various embodiments, the electronic device  1700  includes a housing member  1750  and a support structure  1770 . The housing member  1750  includes an upper portion  1752 , a lower portion  1754 , and a transition portion  1756 . The upper portion  1752  may include a display. In some embodiments, the housing member  1750  includes multiple housing member components, such as an upper component  1781  and a lower component  1782 . In the embodiment of  FIG. 17 , the upper component  1781  forms the upper portion  1652  and the lower component forms the lower portion  1754  and the transition portion  1756 . 
     Similar to the electronic devices  1500  and  1600 , in some embodiments, the upper component  1781  is configured to move relative to the lower component  1782 . The upper component  1781  may move upward to change a height of the upper portion  1752 . In various embodiments, changing the height may adjust a display height of a display, expand a display, adjust other areas (e.g., input areas), or some combination thereof. For example, in a first configuration shown in  FIG. 17 , the upper portion  1752  may have a first height (e.g., a first display height). In a second configuration, the upper portion  1752  may have a second height (e.g., a second display height). The upper component  1781  may be configured to move continuously relative to the support structure  1770  and/or the lower component  1782 , for example between the first configuration and the second configuration, to provide a continuous range of different display heights. The ability to change between different display heights may allow a user to find an optimal viewing height for the display. 
     The electronic device  1700  may further include a support member  1783  coupled to the upper component  1781  and the lower component  1782 . The support member  1783  may facilitate movement of the upper component  1781 . The support member  1783  may be movably coupled to the upper component  1781  such that the upper component may move relative to the support member  1783 . For example, the upper component  1781  may be configured to slide up and down along the support member  1783 . In some embodiments, a mechanism attached to the housing member, the support member, and/or the support structure may maintain the desired display height. 
     As discussed above, in various embodiments, one or more portions of the electronic device may be flexible. In some cases, a curvature of the electronic device may be adjustable, for example by a user. In some cases, the housing member and/or various other components of the electronic device are flexible to variably define and/or conform to a curvature of the device. For example, input devices, display components, and other device components may be flexible. 
     In some embodiments, the housing member is configured to transition between a first configuration in which the housing member is curved and a second configuration in which the housing member is substantially planar.  FIGS. 18A-18B  illustrate an example electronic device  1800  in which a curvature of a housing member  1850  is adjustable. The electronic device  1800  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ,  1171 ,  1200 ,  1271 ,  1300 ,  1400 ,  1500 ,  1600 ,  1700 ). In various embodiments, the electronic device  1800  includes a housing member  1850  and a support structure  1870 . 
     In some embodiments, a curvature of the housing member  1850  is adjustable. For example, the housing member  1850  may be flexible. For example, all or a portion of the housing member  1850  may flex to change a curvature of the housing member  1850 . In a first configuration shown in  FIG. 18A , the housing member  1850  has a first curvature, and in the second configuration shown in  FIG. 18B , the housing member  1850  has a second curvature different from the first curvature. As shown in  FIG. 18B , the different curvatures of the housing member  1850  may include the housing member  1850  being substantially planar or not having a curved shape. The housing member  1850  may be configured to move continuously, for example between the first configuration and the second configuration, to provide a continuous range of different curvatures. The support structure  1870  may move relative to the housing member  1850  to provide support to the housing member  1850  in various configurations. 
       FIGS. 19A-19B  illustrate an example electronic device in which a curvature of a housing member is adjustable. The electronic device  1900  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ,  1171 ,  1200 ,  1271 ,  1300 ,  1400 ,  1500 ,  1600 ,  1700 ,  1800 ). In various embodiments, the electronic device  1900  may include a housing member  1950 , and may define a display area  1953  that includes one or more displays and/or input devices. As shown in  FIG. 19A , the electronic device  1900  may have a first configuration in which the electronic device  1900  and the display area  1953  are substantially planar. As shown in  FIG. 19B , the electronic device  1900  may have a second configuration in which the electronic device  1900  and the display area  1953  are curved. The curvature of the electronic device  1900  in  FIG. 19B  is concave with respect to the front surface (i.e., the surface containing the display area  1953 ), but in some embodiments, the curvature may be convex. The curvature of the electronic device  1900  may vary between several configurations. The housing member  1950  and one or more additional components of the electronic device  1900  (e.g., display components, input devices, and the like) may be flexible to variably define and/or conform to the curvature of the electronic device  1900 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 19A , the electronic device  1900  may be placed horizontally on a surface in the planar configuration, which may allow for improved device functionality. For example, this positioning of the electronic device  1900  may be well-suited for illustration, note-taking, or other tasks in which the device may emulate paper or another horizontal working surface. As shown in  FIG. 19B , the electronic device  1900  may be placed on its edge in a curved configuration. In some embodiments, the electronic device  1900  may support itself on its edge when it is in the curved configuration. This positioning of the electronic device  1900  may be well-suited for media functionality, such as watching videos or viewing images. 
     In some embodiments, the curvature of the electronic device  1900  varies along a length or width of the device. For example, one portion may exhibit more curvature than another. In some embodiments, the curvature of the electronic device is constant along a length or width of the device, that is, the curvature does not vary along the length or width of the device. In various embodiments, the electronic device  1900  may include a curvature control mechanism  1990 , for example along a side of the device as shown in  FIGS. 19A-19B . The curvature control mechanism  1990  may control the curvature of the electronic device  1900  in various ways. For example, the curvature control mechanism  1990  may define a maximum curvature of the electronic device  1900  by preventing the electronic device from flexing past a certain amount. As another example, the curvature control mechanism may ensure that a curvature of the electronic device  1900  is constant along a length or width of the device, or a long a portion of a length or a width of the device.  FIGS. 19C-19D  illustrate an example curvature control mechanism.  FIG. 19C  shows a view of the housing member  1950  (corresponding to the view indicated by line B-B of  FIG. 19A ) in which the electronic device  1900  is in a planar configuration (e.g., not curved).  FIG. 19D  shows a view of the housing member  1950  (corresponding to the view indicated by line C-C of  FIG. 19B ) in which the electronic device  1900  is in a curved configuration. The curvature control mechanism  1990  may include components (e.g., components  1990   a - c ) that control the curvature of the electronic device  1900 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 19C , the components  1990   a - c  may be spaced apart such that they are not in contact in the planar configuration and in some curved configurations. The components  1990   a - c  contact one another when the curvature of the electronic device  1900  reaches a certain amount as shown in  FIG. 19D . When the components  1990   a - c  contact one another, they prevent the electronic device  1900  from further flexing and define a maximum curvature of the electronic device  1900 . In various embodiments, the components  1990   a - c  define a consistent curvature along the length or width of the electronic device, which may improve the user experience by providing a uniform appearance of the display area  1953 . 
     In various embodiments, the electronic device  2000  may include additional and/or alternative curvature control mechanisms. In some embodiments, the curvature control mechanism may variably control a flexibility of the electronic device  2000 . For example, in a first configuration, the electronic device  2000  may have a first flexibility and in a second configuration, the electronic device  2000  may have a second flexibility different from the first flexibility. In some cases, for example, the electronic device may utilize electromagnetic ferrofluid braking, in which an electroactive fluid (e.g., a ferrofluid) is disposed in gaps in the housing member (e.g., gaps between components  1990   a - c ) to variably control the friction in the gaps and thereby variably control the flexibility of the housing member. 
     In the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 18A-19D , additional components of the electronic device besides the housing member may be flexible to conform to the curvature of the device. For example, input devices, display components, and other device components may be flexible. 
       FIGS. 20A-20B  illustrate an example flexible electronic device  2000 . The electronic device  2000  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ,  1171 ,  1200 ,  1271 ,  1300 ,  1400 ,  1500 ,  1600 ,  1700 ,  1800 ,  1900 ). In various embodiments, the electronic device  2000  includes a housing member  2050  that defines a display area  2053 . The housing member  2050  may include an upper portion  2052 , a lower portion  2054 , and a transition portion  2056 . 
     In various embodiments, the electronic device  2000  may be configured to fold or otherwise flex for storage, transportation, or other functionality. For example, as shown in  FIGS. 20A-20B , the electronic device  2000  may transition from a first configuration (e.g.,  FIG. 20A ) to a second, folded configuration (e.g.,  FIG. 20B ). In some cases, at least a portion of the housing member and/or various components of the electronic device are flexible to enable the transition to a folded configuration. 
     In some embodiments, the electronic device  2000  folds along the transition portion  2056 , and the lower portion  2054  folds toward the upper portion  2052 . The lower portion  2054  may contact the upper portion  2052 . As discussed above, in various embodiments, the lower portion  2054  includes an input region, and may include various input devices such as a touch array and/or a keyboard. By folding the electronic device  2000  (e.g., folding the lower portion  2054  against the upper portion  2054 ), one or more portions of the electronic device may be protected from damage and/or inadvertent inputs (e.g., actuation of keyboard keys, contact with touch areas, and the like). In some cases, the folded configuration of the electronic device  2000  may also allow the device to be carried (e.g., held in a user&#39;s hands) without marking or smudging a display screen. In some embodiments, at least a portion of a display may be covered or not visible when the electronic device  2000  is in the folded configuration. 
     Additionally or alternatively, the electronic device may include one or more flexure mechanisms, such as hinges or other mechanisms. In some cases, the flexure mechanisms may define and/or maintain a curvature of the electronic device. For example, a flexure mechanism may be configured to allow flexure of at least a portion of the electronic device  2000  in one state and prevent flexure of at least a portion of the electronic device  2000  in another state.  FIGS. 20C-20E  illustrate example partial cross-section views of the electronic device  2000 , taken through section line D-D of  FIG. 20A . As shown in  FIG. 20C , the flexure mechanism may be a hinge  2030  positioned within the housing member  2050 . The hinge  2030  may have one or more pivot points (e.g., pivot points  2032   a  and  2032   b ) about which various portions of the housing member  2050  may rotate. The hinge  2030  may define a curvature of the housing member  2050 , for example by fixing a curvature of at least a portion of the housing member  2050 . In some embodiments, the hinge  2030  have a first state in which the housing member  2050  may move with about the pivot points and a second state in which the housing member is prevented from moving about the pivot points. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 20D and 20E , the flexure mechanism may be a layer jamming mechanism  2031  positioned within the housing member  2050  and having a variable or tunable stiffness. 
     In one embodiment, the tunable stiffness is achieved using layer jamming, in which the layers  2034   a - d  form a flexure mechanism  2031  with multiple states corresponding to varying stiffness. In one embodiment, the flexure mechanism  2031  has a free state and a jammed state. In some cases, a jammed state or jamming the stack of layers refers to a state in which a normal force is applied between two or more adjacent stacked layers to increase the friction or resistance to shear between the two layers.  FIGS. 20D and 20E  illustrate example layers  2034  in different states corresponding to varying stiffness.  FIG. 20D  corresponds to a free state, and  FIG. 20E  corresponds to a jammed state. 
     In the free state shown in  FIG. 20D , the layers  2034  may move in shear relative to one another (e.g., slide relative to one another) responsive to a force being applied to the layers. In the jammed state shown in  FIG. 20E , a jamming mechanism prevents the layers from moving in shear in response to the force. For example, the jamming mechanism may result in a normal force that compresses the layers together, thereby increasing the friction between the layers and not allowing the layers to move in shear relative to one another. As a result, the bending stiffness of the flexure mechanism formed by the layers is greater in the jammed state than in the free state. 
     In one embodiment, the bending stiffness in the jammed state is proportional to the square of the number of layers of the flexure mechanism. For example, if the flexure mechanism has three layers, it is nine times stiffer in the jammed state than in the free state. If the flexure mechanism has ten layers, it is one hundred times stiffer in the jammed state than in the free state. 
     The jamming mechanism may be a vacuum pump, piston, or other mechanism capable of applying a vacuum between the layers. In some embodiments, the jamming mechanism is operably coupled to the flexure mechanisms (for example by a connector). In another embodiment, the jamming mechanism is integrated with the layers themselves. For example, in some cases, the jamming is performed using electroactive layers such as electroactive polymer layers. The size and/or shape of the layers may be adjusted based on the introduction of electrical current and/or an electric field, resulting in the layers transitioning between states. In one embodiment, the flexure mechanism is in the jammed state when no electrical field and/or current are present, and in the free state when an electrical field and/or current are present. In another embodiment, the flexure mechanism is in the free state when no electrical field and/or current are present, and in the jammed state when an electrical field and/or current are present. 
     The layers  2034  may be formed of a flexible material, such as fabric, polymer, leather, rubber, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), silicone, aluminum, steel, and so on. In the embodiment of  FIGS. 20D-20E , four layers  2034  are shown. In various embodiments, the flexure mechanism may include more or fewer layers  2034 . 
     The state of the flexure mechanism  2031  may be changed to facilitate changing a curvature of the electronic device  2000 . For example, the tunable flexure mechanism  2031  may be in a jammed state during normal use of the electronic device  2000  to provide a stiff exterior surface similar to that of traditional computing devices. In one embodiment, when the flexure mechanism  2031  is transitioned from a first configuration (e.g., the configuration shown in  FIG. 20E ) to a second configuration (e.g., the configuration shown in  FIG. 20D ), the layers transition to the free state (e.g., the layers are “unjammed”). As a result, the flexure mechanism  2031  is more flexible and the curvature of the electronic device  2000  may be adjusted. Once the adjustment is complete, the layers transition to the jammed state (e.g., the layers are jammed), thereby increasing the stiffness of the electronic device  2000 , for example to prepare the device for normal use. 
     In various embodiments, the position of the flexure mechanism may vary. For example, the flexure mechanism may be positioned along a surface of the housing member  2050 , such as a front or rear surface or a side surface. Similarly, the flexure mechanism may be positioned between components of the housing member  2050 . The flexure mechanisms discussed above are for illustrative purposes. In various embodiments, the electronic device  2000  may include additional and/or alternative flexure mechanisms, and flexure mechanisms may include and/or be used in combination with one or more curvature control mechanisms, such as those described with respect to  FIGS. 19C and 19D . 
     As discussed above, the housing member  2050  and/or components thereof may be flexible to variably define and/or conform to the shape of the electronic device  2000 .  FIGS. 20E-20G  illustrate example partial cross-section views of the electronic device  2000 , taken through section line E-E of  FIG. 20B .  FIGS. 20F and 20G  illustrate the curvature of the electronic device  2000  in the folded configuration. In various embodiments, the housing member  2050  is formed of a flexible material (e.g., flexible glass) to facilitate the variable curvature. The electronic device may further include a flexible component  2090  that conforms to the curvature of the housing member. In some embodiments, the flexible component  2090  may be a display component, an input device, or some combination thereof. The electronic device  2000  may include multiple flexible components. 
     In some embodiments, the electronic device  2000  includes one or more additional flexible components, such as a processing unit, logic board, battery, or the like. For example, a component of the electronic device, such as a logic board, processing unit, or battery may be segmented into multiple segments  2092   a - d  and the segments may be connected by flexible connectors  2093   a - c  to variably conform to the curvature of the electronic device  2000 . In some embodiments, such as shown in  FIG. 20G , a component of the electronic device may be segmented into multiple segments  2094   a - d , which are configured to flex or otherwise move relative to one another to variably conform to the curvature of the electronic device. In various embodiments, the segments  2094   a - d  remain operably coupled as they move. 
       FIG. 21  illustrates an example electronic device  2100 . The electronic device  2100  may include the same or similar components and functionality as other electronic devices discussed herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ,  1171 ,  1200 ,  1271 ,  1300 ,  1400 ,  1500 ,  1600 ,  1700 ,  1800 ,  1900 ,  2000 ). In various embodiments, the electronic device  2100  may include a housing member  2150 . The housing member may define one or more display and/or input areas and may include one or more display components, input devices, and the like. In some embodiments, the housing member  2150  is shaped or otherwise formed to support the electronic device  2100 . For example, the housing member  2150  may include one or more legs  2165  that support the electronic device. The legs  2165  may be formed similarly to the housing members discussed herein. For example, the legs  2165  may be formed of slumped glass. In various embodiments, the legs  2165  are formed from a common workpiece (e.g., piece of glass) as other portions of the housing member  2150 . For example, a single sheet of glass may be cut and bent to form the housing member  2150  and legs  2165 . 
       FIG. 22  is an illustrative block diagram of an electronic device  2200  as described herein (e.g., electronic devices  100 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ,  1171 ,  1200 ,  1271 ,  1300 ,  1400 ,  1500 ,  1600 ,  1700 ,  1800 ,  1900 ,  2000 ,  2100 ). The electronic device can include a display  2216 , one or more processing units  2208 , memory  2202 , one or more input/output (I/O) devices  2204 , a power source  2206 , and a network communication interface  2210 . 
     The display  2216  may provide an image or graphical output (e.g., computer-generated image data) for the electronic device. The display may also provide an input surface for one or more input devices, such as, for example, a touch sensing device and/or a fingerprint sensor. The display  2216  may be substantially any size and may be positioned substantially anywhere on the electronic device. The display  2216  can be implemented with any suitable technology, including, but not limited to liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, light emitting diode (LED) technology, organic light-emitting display (OLED) technology, organic electroluminescence (OEL) technology, or another type of display technology. The display  2216  provides a graphical output, for example associated with an operating system, user interface, and/or applications of the electronic device  2200 . In some embodiments, the display  2216  is configured as a touch-sensitive (e.g., single-touch, multi-touch) and/or force-sensitive display to receive inputs from a user. In some embodiments, the touch-sensitive display includes one or more sensors (e.g., capacitive touch sensors, ultrasonic sensors, or other touch sensors) positioned above, below, or integrated with the display. In various embodiments, a graphical output of the display  2216  is responsive to inputs provided to the electronic device  2200 . 
     The processing unit  2208  can control some or all of the operations of the electronic device. The processing unit  2208  can communicate, either directly or indirectly, with substantially all of the components of the electronic device. For example, a system bus or signal line  2212  or other communication mechanisms (e.g., electronic connectors) can provide communication between the processing unit(s)  2208 , the memory  2202 , the I/O device(s)  2204 , the power source  2206 , and/or the network communication interface  2210 . The one or more processing units  2208  can be implemented as any electronic device capable of processing, receiving, or transmitting data or instructions. For example, the processing unit(s)  2208  can each be a microprocessor, a central processing unit, an application-specific integrated circuit, a field-programmable gate array, a digital signal processor, an analog circuit, a digital circuit, or combination of such devices. The processor may be a single-thread or multi-thread processor. The processor may be a single-core or multi-core processor. 
     Accordingly, as described herein, the phrase “processing unit” or, more generally, “processor” refers to a hardware-implemented data processing unit or circuit physically structured to execute specific transformations of data including data operations represented as code and/or instructions included in a program that can be stored within and accessed from a memory. The term is meant to encompass a single processor or processing unit, multiple processors, multiple processing units, analog or digital circuits, or other suitably configured computing element or combination of elements. 
     The memory  2202  can store electronic data that can be used by the electronic device. For example, a memory can store electrical data or content such as, for example, audio and video files, documents and applications, device settings and user preferences, timing signals, signals received from the one or more sensors, one or more pattern recognition algorithms, data structures or databases, and so on. The memory  2202  can be configured as any type of memory. By way of example only, the memory can be implemented as random access memory, read-only memory, flash memory, removable memory, or other types of storage elements, or combinations of such devices. 
     The one or more I/O devices  2204  can transmit and/or receive data to and from a user or another electronic device. The I/O device (s)  2204  can include any components discussed such as display components, input devices, and the like. The I/O device(s)  2204  can further include a display, a touch or force sensing input surface such as a trackpad, one or more buttons, one or more microphones or speakers, one or more ports such as a microphone port, one or more accelerometers for tap sensing, one or more optical sensors for proximity sensing, and/or a keyboard. 
     The power source  2206  can be implemented with any device capable of providing energy to the electronic device. For example, the power source  2206  can be one or more batteries or rechargeable batteries, or a connection cable that connects the electronic device to another power source such as a wall outlet. 
     The network communication interface  2210  can facilitate transmission of data to or from other electronic devices. For example, a network communication interface can transmit electronic signals via a wireless and/or wired network connection. Examples of wireless and wired network connections include, but are not limited to, cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR, and Ethernet. 
     It should be noted that  FIG. 22  is for illustrative purposes only. In other examples, an electronic device may include fewer or more components than those shown in  FIG. 22 . Additionally or alternatively, the electronic device can be included in a system and one or more components shown in  FIG. 22  are separate from the electronic device but included in the system. For example, an electronic device may be operatively connected to, or in communication with a separate display. As another example, one or more applications can be stored in a memory separate from the electronic device. The processing unit in the electronic device can be operatively connected to and in communication with the separate display and/or memory. 
     Other examples and implementations are within the scope and spirit of the disclosure and appended claims. For example, features implementing functions may also be physically located at various positions, including being distributed such that portions of functions are implemented at different physical locations. Also, as used herein, including in the claims, “or” as used in a list of items prefaced by “at least one of” indicates a disjunctive list such that, for example, a list of “at least one of A, B, or C” means A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). Further, the term “exemplary” does not mean that the described example is preferred or better than other examples. 
     The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, used specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the specific details are not required in order to practice the described embodiments. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the specific embodiments described herein are presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings.

Metadata:
Filing Date: 20210831
Publication Date: 20220726
Grant Date: 20220726
Priority Date: 20180720
Inventors: HENDREN, KEITH J.
WANG, PAUL X.
GARELLI, ADAM T.
DEGNER, BRETT W.
LIGTENBERG, CHRISTIAAN A.
MATHEW, DINESH C.
Assignee: APPLE INC
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