Multi-function two pannel device with 360 relative motion
AssigneeNokia Corporation
InventorsTage Anderson, Katja Kjeldsen, Benny Matthiassen, Ole Loftlund Dam, Totti Helin, Juha Kuivas, Pekka Paakkonen, Ilpo Kauhaniemi
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Abstract
A multi-function electronic device is designed to provide a wide variety of functions. The device consists of two panels attached for relative movement by a hinge. The hinge provides a range of movement of a full 360°. The various functions are accessed by moving the relative position of the panels from 0°, to 165°, to 180°, to 300°, to 360°. Particular functions are correlated to panel orientations which ergonomically suit the selected functions.
Claims27
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An electronic device comprising:
- a first panel having front and back surfaces;
- a second panel having front and back surfaces, said second panel connected to the first panel by means of a hinge, said hinge constructed to allow the relative movement of said first and second panels in a range of positions from 0° at which said front surfaces of said panels are facing each other to 360° at which said back surfaces of said panels are facing each other;
- a plurality of electronic components arranged within the panels to provide multiple functions selectable by a user;
- a microprocessor in said device connected to enable certain electronic components to provide at least one of said multiple functions as selected by the user depending on the relative position of the first and second panels and the user selection;
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- wherein the relative position of the panels is adjusted, to allow a particular one of said multiple functions to be enabled.
An electronic device comprising:
- a first panel having front and back surfaces;
- a second panel having front and back surfaces, said second panel connected to the first panel by means of a hinge, said hinge constructed to allow the relative movement of said first and second panels in a range of positions from 0° at which said front surfaces of said panels are facing each other to 360° at which said back surfaces of said panels are facing each other;
- a plurality of electronic components arranged within the panels to provide multiple functions selectable by a user;
- a microprocessor in said device connected to enable certain electronic components to provide at least one of said multiple functions, as selected by the user, depending on the relative position of the first and second panels and the user selection;
- a primary display screen constructed in the front surface of the second panel to allow the user to view data and images as required by the selected function;
- a keyboard constructed in the front surface of the first panel to allow a user to enter data and commands as required by the selected function;
- a mobile communications module contained in the panels and connected to the microprocessor to provide a mobile communications function;
- a digital camera module constructed in the device and connected to the microprocessor to allow the user to capture digital images in operative association with the display screen;
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- a lens for the digital camera module is constructed in the front surface of the first panel to provide a field of view extending outward from said first panel;
- and wherein the digital camera module is enabled, when the relative position of the panels is adjusted so that the field of view is away from the user.
An electronic device comprising:
- a first panel having front and back surfaces;
- a second panel having front and back surfaces, said second panel connected to the first panel by means of a hinge, said hinge constructed to allow the relative movement of said first and second panels in a range of positions from 0° at which said front surfaces of said panels are facing each other to 360° at which said back surfaces of said panels are facing each other;
- a plurality of electronic components arranged within the panels to provide multiple functions selectable by a user;
- a microprocessor in said device connected to enable certain electronic components to provide at least one of said multiple functions, as selected by the user, depending on the relative position of the first and second panels and the user selection;
- a primary display screen constructed in the front surface of the second panel to allow the user to view data and images as required by the selected function;
- a keyboard constructed in the front surface of the first panel to allow a user to enter data and commands as required by the selected function;
- a mobile communications module contained in the panels and connected to the microprocessor to provide a mobile communications function;
- a second display screen constructed in the back surface of said second panel to allow the user to view data and images as required by the selected function when the relative position of the panels obscures the primary display screen;
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- a keypad constructed in the back surface of said second panel to allow the user to enter data and commands as required by the selected function when the relative position of the panels obscures the keyboard.
A program product for controlling an electronic device wherein said electronic device is capable of providing mobile communication, and camera, functions, said electronic device further having a first panel with front and back surfaces, and a second panel with front and back surfaces, said panels connected to allow relative movement of said first and second panels in a range of positions from 0°, at which said front surfaces of said panels are facing each other, to 360° at which said back surfaces of said panels are facing each other, said program product comprising:
- a computer useable medium having computer readable code embodied therein for causing a microprocessor in the electronic device to enable a communications function when the relative position of the panels is adjusted to a position in the range of 160° to 170° or 180° or 360°;
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- a computer useable medium having computer readable code embodied therein for causing the microprocessor in the electronic device to enable a digital camera function when the relative position of the panels is adjusted to a position of approximately 180° or 360°.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.