Dual screen display for mobile computing device
First Claim
1. A handheld terminal with barcode scanning functionality comprising;
- a processor;
a scanner configured to scan a barcode;
a first display unit configured to provide a backlit display connected to the processor;
a second display unit configured to provide a diffuse reflecting display connected to the processor and display a dashboard of information with life data of the handheld terminal that is always visible on account of the diffuse reflecting display holding its data;
a display panel interface configured to detect a property for activating a display type;
wherein the processor is configured to send information to be displayed to the first display unit or the second display unit or both depending on the display type property detected;
wherein the display panel interface is a sensor and the property detected for activating the display type is a property detected by the sensor;
wherein the handheld terminal further comprises a display part, a keyboard part, and a swivel member connecting the display part to the keyboard part of the handheld terminal to allow the display part of the handheld terminal to rotate about the swivel member when the display part is substantially orthogonal to the keyboard part of the handheld terminal;
wherein the first display unit and the second display unit reside in the display part of the handheld terminal; and
wherein the swivel member allows either the first display unit or the second display unit to face in a direction of the keyboard part of the handheld terminal for use in a first set of operations.
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Abstract
A mobile computing device is disclosed for displaying backlight and diffuse reflecting information. The mobile computing device is configured to include a processor, a first LCD display unit connected to the processor, and a second diffuse reflecting display unit connected to the processor. The mobile computing device is further provided with a display panel interface, such as a mouse or a gravity detecting device like an accelerometer, configured to detect a property for activating a display type. The processor is configured to send information to be displayed to the first display unit or the second display unit or both depending on the display type property detected.
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15 Claims
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1. A handheld terminal with barcode scanning functionality comprising;
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a processor; a scanner configured to scan a barcode; a first display unit configured to provide a backlit display connected to the processor; a second display unit configured to provide a diffuse reflecting display connected to the processor and display a dashboard of information with life data of the handheld terminal that is always visible on account of the diffuse reflecting display holding its data; a display panel interface configured to detect a property for activating a display type; wherein the processor is configured to send information to be displayed to the first display unit or the second display unit or both depending on the display type property detected; wherein the display panel interface is a sensor and the property detected for activating the display type is a property detected by the sensor; wherein the handheld terminal further comprises a display part, a keyboard part, and a swivel member connecting the display part to the keyboard part of the handheld terminal to allow the display part of the handheld terminal to rotate about the swivel member when the display part is substantially orthogonal to the keyboard part of the handheld terminal; wherein the first display unit and the second display unit reside in the display part of the handheld terminal; and wherein the swivel member allows either the first display unit or the second display unit to face in a direction of the keyboard part of the handheld terminal for use in a first set of operations. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of displaying information from a handheld terminal with barcode scanning functionality, comprising:
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detecting a property for activating a display type; sending information to be displayed to a first display unit configured to provide a backlit display or a second display unit configured to provide a diffuse reflecting display depending on the display type property detected; wherein the property detected for activating a display type is a touch; wherein the second display unit is configured to display a dashboard of information with life data of the handheld terminal that is always visible on account of the diffuse reflecting display holding its data; configuring the handheld terminal to include a display part, a keyboard part, and a swivel member connecting the display part to the keyboard part of the handheld terminal to allow the keyboard part of the handheld terminal to rotate about the swivel member when the display part is substantially orthogonal to the keyboard part of the handheld terminal; configuring the first display unit and the second display unit to reside in the display part of the handheld terminal; and rotating the first display unit or the second display unit of the display part about the swivel member when the display part is in a position substantially orthogonal to the keyboard part to allow either the first display unit or the second display unit to face in a direction of the keyboard part of the handheld terminal for use in a first set of operations.
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