Roll-out touch screen support system (ROTS3)

• US 20070211036A1
• Filed: 03/03/2006
• Published: 09/13/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 03/03/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Michael Perkins
• Original Assignee: Michael Perkins
• Inventors: Perkins, Michael
• Granted Patent: US 7,639,237 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 345/173
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1615 with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function constructional details of portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts H04M1/0206
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/163 Wearable computers, e.g. on a belt
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1639 the display being based on projection
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1677 for detecting open or closed state or particular intermediate positions assumed by movable parts of the enclosure, e.g. detection of display lid position with respect to main body in a laptop, detection of opening of the cover of battery compartment
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0412 Digitisers structurally integrated in a display
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 9/301 flexible foldable or roll-able electronic displays, e.g. thin LCD, OLED

Abstract

A method for providing interactive self-supporting screen with scalable flexibility. Such a support combined with a flexible computer screen enables reliable touch, writing, mobile drawing, accurate selection, and virtual typing without requiring desk or table space. A flexible screen when rolled up will provide a reduced footprint device for storage or transport and the selective deployment to the required size as the operator desires. Consisting of Protective layer (Flexible-paper feel surface, can be touch enabled), Organic Light Emitting Display (OLED) layer, back light layer (if required), Backing (flexible, slat seam filling; blotter feel), Slats or slabs (Curtin or blinds like), and pullout, telescoping, or swing out cantilever supports.

Claims

1. A mobile user interface device with deployable display support apparatus for interfacing and interacting with communication networks and functional software comprising;

Mobile computer,

Display driver,

Battery power,

Flexible display screen with an auxiliary view port window,

Backing support,

Telescoping support; and

Tensioned roll up mechanism.

2. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the device is housed in a protective case.

3. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the tensioned roll up mechanism is assembled to retract display screen when not desired deployed.

4. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the backing support includes a roll up capability and lateral support for display screen.

5. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the backing support is comprised of parallel slats constrained by a flexible structural backing.

6. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the backing support includes a telescoping support function with vertical support for display screen.

7. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the telescoping support function includes a pair of locking slots to secure display screen in deployed position.

8. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the telescoping support function includes multiple screen size locking positions.

9. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the telescoping support function includes a sensor function to inform display driver of operator desired screen size.

10. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the flexible display screen is an organic light emitting diode screen.

11. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the flexible display screen is any rollable display screen.

12. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the mobile computer interfaces to a communication function through a bidirectional radio interface for network.

13. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the bidirectional radio interface has security provisions.

14. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the flexible display screen has an input function that is a flexible touch screen that deploys with display screen for data entry.

15. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the touch screen functions as a virtual keyboard.

16. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the touch screen functions as a drawing input device for remote input.

17. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the touch screen function is accomplished by radio location and pen input.

18. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the touch screen function is accomplished by optical senor.

19. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

the display function is rotate-able for operator choice of presentations.

20. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

integration and support of electronic peripherals is provided.

21. A device according to claim 1 wherein;

leading development technologies are integrated for advanced capabilities.

23. The method of claim 21 wherein;

supporting is provided for a flexible screen.

24. The method of claim 21 wherein:

implementation includes technology leading devices.

22. A method of supporting a mobile user interface device with deployable display support apparatus which comprises;

Mobile computer,

Display driver,

Battery power,

Flexible display screen with an auxiliary view port window,

Backing support,

Telescoping support, and

Tensioned roll up mechanism.