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Multi-function portable data-processing device

  • US 7,016,711 B2
  • Filed: 10/31/2002
  • Issued: 03/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/14/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A portable data-processing device comprising:

  • a panel body having a front surface used for an input operation;

    an image projector for projecting a keyboard image including information of a keyboard onto said front surface;

    a control unit for detecting a function specified by an input operation on said front surface based on a location of said input operation; and

    a camera having a field of view overlapping an area of said keyboard image,wherein said control unit detects the input operation based on an image signal obtained by said camera,wherein said panel body includes a cover panel and a base panel coupled with a hinge,said cover panel mounts said image projector and said camera, and said base panel mounts said front surface.

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