Multi-functional handheld device having moveable segments
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1. A multi-functional handheld device comprising:
- a housing separated into a first segment and a second segment, the housing including a plurality of exterior faces, including at least a first face, a second face, and a third face that each extend substantially a length of one of the first segment or the second segment;
a first set of features provided on the first face, the first set of features being being operable to cause the handheld device to input or output audio;
a second set of features provided on the second face, the second set of features including at least a display, at least some of the features in the second set of features being operable to select content for output on the display; and
a third set of features provided on the third face, the third set of features being operable to cause the handheld device to capture an image.
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Abstract
A handheld computer is provided that includes a first module combined with one or more modules. The first module includes a housing having one or more coupling surfaces, with each coupling surface including a coupling mechanism. A second module is coupleable to the first module. The second module includes a third coupling surface having a second coupling mechanism for mating with the first coupling mechanism. The third coupling surface is positioned on the second module so as to abut at least partially against the second coupling surface when the first coupling mechanism is mated with the second coupling mechanism.
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1. A multi-functional handheld device comprising:
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a housing separated into a first segment and a second segment, the housing including a plurality of exterior faces, including at least a first face, a second face, and a third face that each extend substantially a length of one of the first segment or the second segment;
a first set of features provided on the first face, the first set of features being being operable to cause the handheld device to input or output audio;
a second set of features provided on the second face, the second set of features including at least a display, at least some of the features in the second set of features being operable to select content for output on the display; and
a third set of features provided on the third face, the third set of features being operable to cause the handheld device to capture an image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A handheld device comprising:
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a first segment;
a second segment moveably connected to the first segment;
a plurality of exterior surfaces provided by the first segment and the second segment;
a plurality of hardware devices disposed on the plurality of exterior surfaces;
a processor configured to execute a plurality of applications, including at least a first application associated with a first set of hardware devices in the plurality of hardware devices, and a second application associated with a second set of hardware devices in the plurality of hardware devices;
wherein the handheld device is configured to be held by a user so as to orient one of the plurality of exterior surfaces towards the user, and wherein the first segment and the second segment can be positioned so that a first exterior surface in the plurality of exterior surfaces can be oriented towards the user so as to favor the use of the first set of hardware devices in conjunction with execution of the first application, and a second exterior surface in the plurality of exterior surfaces can be oriented towards the user so as to favor the use of the second set of hardware devices in conjunction with execution of the second application. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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