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Portable computer including, for facsimile transmission, a document scanner integral with the display module

  • US 5,115,374 A
  • Filed: 07/31/1990
  • Issued: 05/19/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A portable computer comprising:

  • a main body having a keyboard, a disc drive, data processing means, and a communication modem;

    a display module pivotally connected to said main body, said display module having first and second mutually opposite major sides, a computer display panel on said first major side, a paper feed slot, a paper release slot, a manuscript paper path within the display module extending between said paper feed slot and said paper release slot, a paper feed sensor within said display module at a first place along said path near said paper feed slot, an image scanner means within said display module at a second place along said path for converting scanned information into digital signals, and guide rollers actuated by a motor and positioned at a plurality of further places along the manuscript paper path; and

    display connector means electrically connecting said display module to said main body so as to transport computer display drive signals from said main body to said display module.

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