# US 2020/0401194 A1 · Hybrid computing device, apparatus and system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2020/0401194 A1 - Document ID: US20200401194A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/012,508 - Filed: 2020-09-04 - Published: 2020-12-24 - Earliest claimed: 2013-06-28 - Assignees: Intel Corporation - Applicants: Intel Corporation - Inventors: SAMEER SHARMA; GADI AMIT; YOSHIKUZU HOSHINO; CHADWICK HARBER; DANIEL CLIFTON; KENNETH JASINSKI - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20200401194A1 ## CPC - A45C 11/00: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48) - G06F 1/1681: {Details related solely to hinges (hinge details related to the transmission of signals or power are classified in G06F1/1683)} - A45C 11/001: {for storing portable audio devices, e.g. headphones or digital music players} - A45C 11/002: {for storing portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones} - A45C 11/003: {for storing portable computing devices, e.g. laptops, tablets or calculators} - G06F 1/1618: {the display being foldable up to the back of the other housing with a single degree of freedom, e.g. by 360° rotation over the axis defined by the rear edge of the base enclosure} - G06F 1/1626: {with a single-body enclosure integrating a flat display, e.g. Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs]} - G06F 1/1632: {External expansion units, e.g. docking stations} - G06F 1/1662: {Details related to the integrated keyboard} - G06F 1/1666: {Arrangements for reducing the size of the integrated keyboard for transport, e.g. foldable keyboards, keyboards with collapsible keys (G06F1/1664 takes precedence)} - G06F 3/023: Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes - G06F 3/03547: {Touch pads, in which fingers can move on a surface} - G06F 3/04817: using icons (graphical or visual programming using iconic symbols G06F8/34) - G06F 3/04842: Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements (G06F3/0482 takes precedence) - A45C 2200/15: Articles convertible into a stand, e.g. for displaying purposes - G06F 2200/1633: Protecting arrangement for the entire housing of the computer - G06F 2200/1634: Integrated protective display lid, e.g. for touch-sensitive display in handheld computer - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) ## Abstract Embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a hybrid computing device. Some embodiments may comprise a computing device having an enclosure arranged to support a display on a front of the enclosure and a cover mechanically coupled to a side of the enclosure, the cover comprising a first portion having at least one integrated input device and a second portion having at least one flexible seam arranged to allow the second portion to adjustably pivot around the seam. Other embodiments are described and claimed. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system, comprising: a computing device, comprising: a processor; memory coupled to the processor; a display coupled to the processor; an enclosure housing the processor, the memory, and the display, the enclosure having a rectangular shape; and a first connector disposed on a long edge of the enclosure; and a cover, the cover to be removably coupled to the computing device, the cover comprising; a first portion comprising a keyboard; a second portion; a connector portion comprising a second connector arranged to mechanically couple the cover to the enclosure and to electrically couple the keyboard to the processor; and a first hinge coupling the first portion to the connector portion and a second hinge coupling the connector portion to the second portion, the first portion to pivot around the first hinge, the second hinge, or both the first hinge and the second hinge to align with and conceal the display, and the second portion to pivot around the second hinge to align with a back surface of the enclosure. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, the cover comprising polyurethane. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, the enclosure comprising metal. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, the first portion comprising the keyboard and a trackpad. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, the first portion to pivot around the first hinge to expose the display and the keyboard. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The system of claim 5, the first portion to pivot around the first hinge to align with the second portion and expose the display. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, the computing device comprising a battery. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, the computing device comprising a wireless network interface. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein a portion of the cover comprises fabric and wherein the first hinge comprises a first seam or seams in the fabric and the second hinge comprises a second seam or seams in the fabric. ### Claim 11 A portable computing system, comprising: a portable computing device, comprising: a processor; memory; a wireless network interface; a display; a battery; an enclosure housing the processor, the memory, the wireless network interface, the display, and the battery, the enclosure having a rectangular shape; and a first connector disposed on a long edge of the enclosure; and a cover, the cover to be removably coupled to the portable computing device, the cover comprising; a first portion comprising a keyboard; a second portion; a connector portion comprising a second connector arranged to mechanically couple the cover to the enclosure and to electrically couple the keyboard to the processor; and a first hinge coupling the first portion to the second portion and a second hinge coupling the connector portion to the first portion and the second portion, the first portion to pivot around the first hinge, the second hinge, or both the first hinge and the second hinge to align with and conceal the display, and the second portion to pivot around the first hinge, the second hinge, or both the first hinge and the second hinge to align with a back surface of the enclosure. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The portable computing system of claim 11, the cover comprising polyurethane. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The portable computing system of claim 11, the enclosure comprising metal. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The portable computing system of claim 11, the first portion comprising the keyboard and a trackpad. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The portable computing system of claim 11, the first portion to pivot around the first hinge to expose the display and the keyboard. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The portable computing system of claim 15, the first portion to pivot around the first hinge to align with the second portion and expose the display. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The portable computing system of claim 11, wherein a portion of the cover comprises fabric and wherein the first hinge comprises a first seam or seams in the fabric and the second hinge comprises a second seam or seams in the fabric. ### Claim 18 A portable computing device, comprising: a processor; memory; a wireless network interface; a display; a battery; an enclosure housing the processor, the memory, the wireless network interface, the display, and the battery, the enclosure having a rectangular shape; and a first connector disposed on a long edge of the enclosure, the first connector arranged to mechanically couple a cover to the enclosure and to electrically couple a keyboard disposed in a first portion of the cover to the processor via a second connector, wherein the cover comprises the first portion, a second portion, a connector portion comprising the second connector, and a first hinge coupling the first portion to the second portion and a second hinge coupling the connector portion to the first portion and the second portion, the first portion to pivot around the first hinge, the second hinge, or both the first hinge and the second hinge to align with and conceal the display, and the second portion to pivot around the second hinge to align with a back surface of the enclosure. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The portable computing device of claim 18, the cover comprising polyurethane. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The portable computing device of claim 18, the enclosure comprising metal. ### Claim 21 (depends on 18) The portable computing device of claim 18, the first portion comprising the keyboard and a trackpad. ### Claim 22 (depends on 18) The portable computing device of claim 18, the first portion to pivot around the first hinge to expose the display and the keyboard. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The portable computing device of claim 22, the first portion to pivot around the first hinge to align with the second portion and expose the display. ### Claim 24 (depends on 18) The portable computing device of claim 18, wherein a portion of the cover comprises fabric a and wherein the first hinge comprises a first seam or seams in the fabric and the second hinge comprises a second seam or seams in the fabric.