Detachable expandable flexible display
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Abstract
A display system for a handheld computing device is disclosed. The display system includes a processing unit having a first communication port, and a visual display unit separable from the processing unit. The visual display unit further includes a visual display, and a second communication port. The display unit can be expanded from an initial or storage state to present a larger visual display size. Further, the first communication port providing communication with the second communication port.
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47 Claims
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25. A handheld computing device, comprising:
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a housing configured to be held in a hand;
a flexible, rollable display coupled to the housing;
a memory configured to store data to be displayed;
a processing unit configured to receive the stored data and to provide the stored data to the flexible display for display; and
a retracting apparatus configured to retract and roll the flexible, rollable display. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A handheld computing device, comprising:
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a housing configured to be held in a hand;
a flexible display coupled to the housing;
a memory configured to store data to be displayed; and
a processing unit disposed within the housing configured to receive the stored data and to provide the stored data to the flexible display for display, wherein the flexible display is configured to be protected within the housing in a closed position; and
a wireless transceiver coupled to the processing unit and configured to communicate with a network. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A handheld computing device, comprising:
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first and second housings, wherein the first and second housings are configured to be held in a hand when in a closed position;
a flexible display comprising e-paper coupled to the first and second housings, wherein in a fully expanded state the flexible display is configured to be larger than the first housing;
a memory configured to store data to be displayed;
a processing unit configured to receive the stored data and to provide the stored data to the flexible display for display;
a user input device configured to move through data displayed on the flexible display in response to user input; and
a wireless transceiver coupled to the processing unit and configured to communicate with a network.
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Specification