Multi-function portable electronic device
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1. A method for providing an operational mode for a multi-function electronic device deployable in different directions, the method comprising:
- detecting a direction the device is deployed; and
providing an operational mode based on the direction the device is deployed.
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Abstract
The disclosed embodiments provide devices and methods for providing a multi-function electronic device. In accordance with one aspect, a disclosed method provides for detecting the direction the device is deployed and activating an operational mode based on the direction the device is deployed. In accordance with another aspect, a disclosed method provides for detecting the direction the device is deployed and orienting information presented on a display based on the direction the device is deployed.
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1. A method for providing an operational mode for a multi-function electronic device deployable in different directions, the method comprising:
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detecting a direction the device is deployed; and
providing an operational mode based on the direction the device is deployed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for presenting information on a multi function electronic device deployable in different directions, the method comprising:
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detecting a direction the device is deployed; and
orienting information presented on a display based on the direction the device is deployed. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An electronic device, comprising:
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a first module layer movable in a plurality of directions; and
a second module layer movably connected relative to the first module layer, wherein the first module layer comprises a first set of functional components, and the second module layer comprises a second set of functional components, and wherein the device comprises a first operational mode utilizing the first set of functional components, a second operational mode utilizing a first subset of the second set of functional components and a third operational mode utilizing a second subset of the second set of functional components, wherein each operational mode is actuated based on a predetermined relative position of the first module layer and the second module layer. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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a first component layer movable in a plurality of directions; and
a second component layer having a set of functional components, the first component layer movably connected to the second component layer such that movement of the first component layer in a first direction relative to the second component layer activates a first subset of the set of functional components for use with a first operational mode, and movement of the first component layer in a second direction relative to the second component layer activates a second subset of the set of functional components for use with a second operational mode.
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24. A method of controlling relative movement between movable layers of an electronic device, comprising:
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movably coupling a first module layer to a second module layer having a set of functional components such that a relative movement of the first module layer in a first direction activates a first subset of the set of functional components; and
movably coupling the first module layer to the second module layer such that a relative movement of the first module layer in a second direction activates a second subset of the set of functional components. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. A method for providing a versatile electronic device, the method comprising:
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sensing that an electronic device is deployed in one of a plurality of operational modes;
activating a set of functional components associated with the deployed operational mode of the electronic device; and
displaying information in a predetermined orientation depending on the deployed operational mode of the electronic device.
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27. An apparatus for providing an operational mode for a multi-function electronic device deployable in different directions, comprising:
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means for detecting a direction the device is deployed; and
means for providing an operational mode based on the direction the device is deployed.
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28. An apparatus for presenting information on a multi function electronic device deployable in different directions, comprising:
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means for detecting a direction the device is deployed; and
means for orienting information presented on a display based on the direction the device is deployed.
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29. An apparatus for providing a versatile electronic device, comprising:
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means for sensing that an electronic device is deployed in one of a plurality of operational modes;
means for activating a set of functional components associated with the deployed operational mode of the electronic device; and
means for displaying information in a predetermined orientation depending on the deployed operational mode of the electronic device.
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30. An apparatus for controlling relative movement between movable layers of an electronic device, comprising:
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means for movably coupling a first module layer to a second module layer having a set of functional components such that a relative movement of the first module layer in a first direction activates a first subset of the set of functional components; and
means for movably coupling the first module layer to the second module layer such that a relative movement of the first module layer in a second direction activates a second subset of the set of functional components.
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