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ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT READERS AND READING DEVICES

  • US 20080297470A1
  • Filed: 02/06/2008
  • Published: 12/04/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/07/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electronic document reading device configured for one hand operation, the device comprising:

  • a housing;

    an electroactive display mounted in said housing;

    control electronics coupled to said display;

    at least one user control coupled to said control electronics for operating said device; and

    a rechargeable power source configured to power said control electronics and said display; and

    wherein said housing has a width to fit at least on the palm of an adult human hand, said width being less than approximately 120 mm, andwherein said housing has a length of at least twice said width, andwherein said control electronics and said rechargeable power source are disposed within said housing so as to provide a centre of mass of said device which, when a lower part of said device is held in a said palm, is located at a distance of no greater than 50% of said length from a lower end of said device.

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