Compact electronic unit with display
First Claim
1. A compact electronic unit for storing and displaying information, the unit comprising:
- a case;
a computer mounted within the case including;
a storage for storing first and second display information; and
a processor for generating first display signals corresponding to the stored first display information;
a display including a display screen mounted within the case and connected to the processor for receiving the first display signals generated by the processor and for displaying the first display information; and
a timing circuit operably associated with the processor for monitoring an expiration date of the first display information, the processor being operable to replace the first display information with the second display information when the expiration date has been reached, and generate second display signals based on the second display information for displaying the second display information on the display screen;
a time between displaying the first and second display information being greater than that required to display sequential images in a motion picture effect.
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Abstract
An electronic unit for storing and displaying information includes a case, a computer having storage capability for electronically storing information and a processor for generating display signals corresponding to the stored information. A display screen is mounted within the case and connected to the processor for receiving the display signals generated by the processor and for displaying the information. At least one depressible key is mounted within the case, and a battery supplies electrical operating power to the computer. In addition, the unit includes a battery-saving feature for shutting off power to the display screen following a preselected period of time between successive depressions of any of the keys, and the case has a front which measures no more than about 3.5 inches by 2.0 inches and has a thickness which is no more than about 0.039 inches.
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Citations
19 Claims
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1. A compact electronic unit for storing and displaying information, the unit comprising:
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a case; a computer mounted within the case including; a storage for storing first and second display information; and a processor for generating first display signals corresponding to the stored first display information; a display including a display screen mounted within the case and connected to the processor for receiving the first display signals generated by the processor and for displaying the first display information; and a timing circuit operably associated with the processor for monitoring an expiration date of the first display information, the processor being operable to replace the first display information with the second display information when the expiration date has been reached, and generate second display signals based on the second display information for displaying the second display information on the display screen; a time between displaying the first and second display information being greater than that required to display sequential images in a motion picture effect. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A compact electronic unit for storing and displaying information, the unit comprising:
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a case a computer mounted within the case including; a storage for storing first and second display information; and a processor for generating first display signals corresponding to the stored first display information; a display including a display screen mounted within the case and connected to the processor for receiving the first display signals generated by the processor and for displaying the first display information; a timing circuit operably associated with the processor for monitoring an expiration date of the first display information, the processor being operable to replace the first display information with the second display information when the expiration date has been reached, and generate second display signals based on the second display information for displaying the second display information on the display screen; the computer including means providing a user-controlled pointer which is viewable upon the display screen; a set of depressible navigation keys mounted within the case and connected to the control means enabling a user to alter the position of the displayed pointer across the screen and a depressible ENTER key mounted within the case and connected to the computer means for initiating a preselected operation thereby upon depression of the ENTER key, and the display screen including an active area over which the displayed pointer can be positioned and through which the preselected change in the displayed information is initiated so that by positioning the displayed pointer over the active area and depressing the ENTER key, the preselected change in the displayed information is effected. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A compact electronic unit for storing and displaying information, the unit comprising:
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a case; a computer mounted within the case including; a storage device for storing information; and a processor for generating display signals corresponding to the stored information; a display including a display screen mounted within the case and connected to the processor for receiving the display signals generated by the processor and for displaying the information; at least one pressure sensitive key mounted within the case and connected to the computer for initiating a preselected operation thereof upon depression of the at least one pressure sensitive key; a battery for supplying electrical operating power to the computer and the display screen for displaying the information; the computer including a battery saving means connected to the at least one pressure sensitive key for shutting off power to the display screen following a preselected period of time between successive depressions of any of the at least one pressure sensitive keys; a user-controlled pointer which is displayed on the display screen; the at least one pressure sensitive key including a set of navigation keys mounted within the case and connected to the processor enabling a user to alter the position of the displayed pointer across the screen and an ENTER key mounted within the case and connected to the processor enabling the user to initiate a preselected change in the displayed information by depressing the ENTER key; and the display screen including an active area over which the pointer can be positioned and through which the preselected change in the displayed information is initiated so that by positioning the pointer over the active area and depressing the ENTER key, the preselected change in the displayed information is effected. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A portable electronic unit for storing and displaying information, the unit comprising:
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a case; a memory located within the case for storing display information corresponding to a plurality of images; a processor located within the case and operably connected to the memory for generating display signals corresponding to the stored display information; a display screen mounted in the case and operably connected to the processor for receiving the generated display signals and for displaying the plurality of images, the display screen having an active area displaying at least one icon that remains viewable during display of the plurality of images, the at least one displayed icon representing a user selectable choice of an image to be displayed; and at least one pressure sensitive key located on the case separate from the display screen and operably connected to the processor for selecting the at least one displayed icon to thereby change an image to be displayed. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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