Two part multi-function electronic device
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1. An electronic device for use in multiple applications comprising:
- a communication part having top and bottom surfaces, said communication part adapted to enclose a plurality of electronic components arranged to provide multiple functions selectable by a user;
a cover part having a receptacle constructed therein adapted to receive said communication part and having a lid moveable between an open position and a position in which said lid extends over said receptable to provide at least a partial cover therefore;
a display screen mounted on the top surface of the communication part to display data and images in operational association with the plurality of electronic components;
a keyboard mounted on the lid and accessible for use in the open position, means in said receptacle to connect the communication part to the keyboard when said communication part is positioned in the receptacle, said keyboard being, thereby, in operative association with said display, to allow the input and display of data and images on said display screen.
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Abstract
A multi-function electronic device is constructed in two parts. A communication part is a self sufficient device for providing multiple functions, such as, cellular phone, PDA, camera, and others. A cover part has a receptacle for receiving the communication part. The cover part includes a lid that is movable from an open position to a position extending over the receptacle. A keyboard is constructed in the lid for use when the lid is in the open position and the communication part is in the cover part.
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1. An electronic device for use in multiple applications comprising:
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a communication part having top and bottom surfaces, said communication part adapted to enclose a plurality of electronic components arranged to provide multiple functions selectable by a user;
a cover part having a receptacle constructed therein adapted to receive said communication part and having a lid moveable between an open position and a position in which said lid extends over said receptable to provide at least a partial cover therefore;
a display screen mounted on the top surface of the communication part to display data and images in operational association with the plurality of electronic components;
a keyboard mounted on the lid and accessible for use in the open position, means in said receptacle to connect the communication part to the keyboard when said communication part is positioned in the receptacle, said keyboard being, thereby, in operative association with said display, to allow the input and display of data and images on said display screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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