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Portable computer with physical reconfiguration of display connection for stylus and keyboard entry

  • US 5,241,303 A
  • Filed: 12/26/1991
  • Issued: 08/31/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/26/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer system, comprising:

  • a keyboard dimensioned for touch-typing;

    a primary system chassis which contains a CPU, a power supply, a program memory, and at least one data communications interface;

    said primary system chassis also being shaped to define a bay, in the exterior thereof, which is dimensioned to hold said keyboard removably but securely;

    said primary system chassis having a top surface and first and second long edges in proximity to said top surface, and containing therein a first connector in proximity to said first long edge and a second connector in proximity to said second long edge, said CPU being operatively connected to send display signals to first connector and to said second connector;

    a display module having therein a third connector which is complementary to said first connector and is also substantially complementary to said second connection, and also including display electronics which provide a visible display corresponding to signals written in through said connector, said display and said chassis alternatively positionable in a first alternative position in which said third connector is mated to said second connector, said display module is folded backward to exposed said visible display and said keyboard is mounted on said top surface and in a second alternative position in which said third connector is mated to said first connector and said keyboard is stored in said storage bay; and

    stylus position-sensing electronics which are connected to sense the position of a user-operated stylus which may be in proximity to said visible display, and to provide electronic output to said CPU accordingly.

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