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Display/monitor with orientation dependent rotatable image

  • US 5,986,634 A
  • Filed: 12/11/1996
  • Issued: 11/16/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/11/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A display for presenting video images comprising:

  • a. a base unit configured for vertical rotation and for supporting the display in one of a plurality of positions, including an up-right table-top position wherein the base unit is located at a bottom of the display and a mounted, fold-down position wherein the base unit is inverted;

    b. a display screen rotatably coupled to the base unit, the display screen for displaying the video images in a proper orientation in each of the plurality of positions, wherein the display screen includes a closed position relative to the base unit and an open position relative to the base unit and wherein the display screen is exposed in the closed position;

    c. a control circuit coupled to the display screen for controlling operation of the display screen and configured for receiving a video input signal for display on the display screen; and

    d. means for determining orientation of the base unit, coupled to the control circuit and configured for determining which one of the plurality of positions is a current position of the display and communicating the current position to the control circuit in order that the control circuit will properly control the operation of the display screen to orient the video images for proper viewing in the current position.

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