Palm Electronics & Handheld Devices - Manual (Page 4)

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Seller:
Communication Intelligence Corp.
Featured IP Asset:
US 5,049,862
Related IP:
EP19900916650; JP19900515540;
PCT/US90/05726
Expected Value:
$200,000+
Lot Summary:
The patent offered in this Lot discloses a
portable computing device. The disclosed device
comprises two panels, one being an LCD screen
with overlaying transparent digitizer, and a second
being another digitizer. These panels have the
ability to physically detach from one another, and
to wirelessly interact.
Most portable computing devices include a
keyboard and pointing device to enable user
[data] input; some utilize a stylus in conjunction
with a keyboard and/or pointing device. Portable
computing devices are customarily designed with
a form factor, which limits the ways a user can
orient his/her device. For instance, the typical
notebook computer has a clamshell design,
whereby a screen occupies the top half of the
device, and the keyboard and pointing device
the lower half. Notably, this orientation – or
design – indicates the device is intended for use
in only one way. The technology disclosed in this
Lot describes a portable computing device that
utilizes dual digitizers (one with integrated screen)
to provide a customizable user interface with
stylus input. Significantly, the digitizers can be
rotated or separated as desired by the user.
The device described consists of a keyboardless
portable computer that simulates a foldable
notepad, and has a display which can be
reoriented to the convenience of the user - carried
in a self-protecting closed position and operated
in any convenient open position. The computer
has a first flat panel, a second flat panel, and
hinge means for joining the first and second
panels such that the first flat panel surface is
juxtaposed to the second flat panel surface in a
closed position, and is further disposed side by
side on a common plane in one of a selection
of open positions. The first flat panel surface
comprises a first digitizer, and the second flat
panel surface comprises a second digitizer. A
stylus is provided as well, which is connectable to
at least one of the panels, to facilitate interaction
with at least one of the digitizers. Further, one
of the digitizers may include a flat panel display,
through which visual output is provided.
This invention may be useful in a variety of
portable computing products. Its features could
be integrated into a typical notebook computer to
increase its utility in a wide range of applications,
as well as could also be used in portable gaming
devices or mobile phones.
Sample Forward Citation Analysis:
■ A.T.X. International, Inc.
■ Access Company, Ltd.
■ ADC Technology Inc.
■ Adobe Systems Inc.
■ Affinity Technology Group Inc.
■ Alcatel-Lucent
■ Apple Inc.
■ Booklink Corporation
■ Broadcom Corp.
■ CalComp Technology, Inc.
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Keyless flat panel portable computer
notebook