Pen-based split computer display
OwnerMichael V. Lemaninventor
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Abstract
A split display for a laptop computer may include a first display that is hinged to a base unit and displays conventional computer output. A second display that accepts input from a pen device may be hinged to the first display. The first and second displays may be used concurrently to enable both conventional computer output and pen-based capabilities. Also, the first and second displays may be used together as a single large display, or the displays may be used individually. A split display system may allow the first display to be folded around its hinge to rest against the back of the first display, thereby forming a standard laptop display. Additionally, the first display may be folded down to rest on the base unit, forming a pen-based tablet with the second display.
Claims20
A computer system comprising:
- a base unit;
- a first display coupled to the base unit;
- and
- a second display coupled to the first display, wherein one of the first and second displays is adapted to accept input from a pen-type input device, the computer system adapted to use the first and second displays concurrently.
A display module comprising:
- a first display adapted to display raster images;
- and
- a second display coupled to the first display, the second display adapted to accept input from a pen-type input device, wherein the first and second displays are adapted to be used concurrently.
A method to use a computer system having a raster image display element and a pen-based display element comprising:
- arranging the computer system such that the raster image display element and the pen-based display element are viewable by a user;
- and
- operating the computer system by interacting with the raster image display element and the pen-based display element concurrently.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.