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Multipurpose data input/output and display configurations for a data processing apparatus

  • US 8,037,121 B2
  • Filed: 09/24/2007
  • Issued: 10/11/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A data processing device comprising:

  • a display for rendering a graphical user interface, the display fixedly coupled to the data processing device;

    a motion sensor communicatively coupled to the data processing device, the motion sensor configured to detect a physical orientation of the data processing device in space and to generate control signals identifying the physical orientation;

    at least a memory and a processor configured to;

    receive control signals from the motion sensor identifying the physical orientation of the data processing device;

    enter into a first operational mode if the control signals indicated that the device is in a first physical orientation; and

    enter into a second operational mode if the control signals indicated that the data processing device is in a second physical orientation, the first physical orientation offset 90 degrees relative to the second physical orientation; and

    wherein the graphical user interface is rotated 90 degrees when switching between the first operational mode and the second operational mode.

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