PORTABLE COMPUTER WITH MULTIPLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS
First Claim
1. A portable computer comprising:
- a base;
a display component rotatably coupled to the base such that the display component and the base are rotatable with respect to one another about a longitudinal axis running along an interface between the display component and the base, the display component including a display screen; and
a scroll wheel disposed at least partially within the base and rotatable about the longitudinal axis, the scroll wheel configured to permit a user to control at least one of operating parameters of the portable computer and content displayed on the display screen.
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Abstract
A portable computer that is configurable between a laptop mode (in which the portable computer has a conventional laptop appearance) and an easel mode in which the base of the computer and its display component stand vertically forming an inverted “V.” The portable computer includes a hinge assembly that couples the display component to the base of the computer, and allows the display component to be rotated about an axis along an interface between the display component and the base to configure the portable computer between a closed position, the laptop mode and the easel mode. The portable computer further comprises a scroll wheel and optional navigation buttons that
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17 Claims
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1. A portable computer comprising:
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a base; a display component rotatably coupled to the base such that the display component and the base are rotatable with respect to one another about a longitudinal axis running along an interface between the display component and the base, the display component including a display screen; and a scroll wheel disposed at least partially within the base and rotatable about the longitudinal axis, the scroll wheel configured to permit a user to control at least one of operating parameters of the portable computer and content displayed on the display screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A portable computer configurable between a plurality of display modes including a laptop mode and an easel mode, the portable computer comprising:
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a base; a display component rotatably coupled to the base and including a screen which displays content; and a scroll wheel accessible in each of the plurality of display modes and configured to permit a user to manipulate at least one of operating parameters of the portable computer and the content displayed on the screen. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A portable computer comprising:
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a base; a display component including a screen configured to display content; a hinge assembly configured to rotatably couple the display component to the base and to permit rotation of the display component about a longitudinal axis running along an interface between the display component and the base; and a scroll wheel disposed at least partially about the longitudinal axis. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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Specification