Hand-held personal computing device with microdisplay
First Claim
1. A portable personal computer device comprising:
- a base unit (10);
an input device (38-48) on the base unit;
a microdisplay unit (16); and
a microcomputer unit (90) for receiving signals from the input device and controlling images displayed by the microdisplay unit.
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Abstract
A portable hand-held computer device comprises a base (10) and a hinged support (12A,12B,34) pivotal between a closed position lying against the base, and an open position extending perpendicularly from the base. A microdisplay (16) attached to the distal end of the support provides a virtual display measuring between, for example, 9 inches and 19 inches diagonally. The base unit (10) houses a microcomputer (90), which drives the microdisplay (16), and a mobile telephone unit (92). Controls (42,46) and a touch-sensitive pad (48) for operating the microcomputer (90) are provided on an upper face of the base (10). The touch-sensitive pad (48) may be an overlay upon a second display which is used to display mobile telephone information. Part (34) of the support carries a set of mobile telephone controls (36) for use when the device is closed and the part (34) obscures the microcomputer controls (42,46). The device may be used with a docking station (13) in a vehicle.
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13 Claims
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1. A portable personal computer device comprising:
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a base unit (10);
an input device (38-48) on the base unit;
a microdisplay unit (16); and
a microcomputer unit (90) for receiving signals from the input device and controlling images displayed by the microdisplay unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13)
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12. In combination, a global positioning system receiver installed in a vehicle and connected to a computer, the receiver periodically supplying to the computer data as to the position of the vehicle, the computer having software for computing from the data a current vehicle speed, comparing the current speed with a reference speed, and disabling an in-vehicle display when the current speed exceeds said reference speed.
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