Flexible monitor/display on mobile device
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:
- a base having a CPU disposed therein;
a display screen;
a first scissors type hinge rotatably connected to the base at a first pivot connection and to the display at a second pivot connection; and
a second scissors type hinge rotatably connected to the base at a third pivot connection and to the display at a fourth pivot connection;
wherein the first and second scissors type hinges rotate parallel to one another and wherein the display screen is allowed to rotate at least 360 degrees about the second and fourth pivot connections.
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Abstract
A portable computer is provided which has a display screen mounted to a base by one or more flexible hinges, such as scissors type hinges or telescoping hinges, to provide flexibility of the operable positions of the display screen in relation to the base. The display screen is rotatably connected to the hinges to enable the display screen to be positioned above the base or on the base in either a face-up or face-down position. Electrical connections are provided between the base and the display screen through the scissors hinges.
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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a base having a CPU disposed therein;
a display screen;
a first scissors type hinge rotatably connected to the base at a first pivot connection and to the display at a second pivot connection; and
a second scissors type hinge rotatably connected to the base at a third pivot connection and to the display at a fourth pivot connection;
wherein the first and second scissors type hinges rotate parallel to one another and wherein the display screen is allowed to rotate at least 360 degrees about the second and fourth pivot connections.- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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