Display expansion method and apparatus

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2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Hjerpe, Richard (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Single display system having stacked superimposed display...

C345S001300, C349S058000

Reexamination Certificate

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07095387

ABSTRACT:
A portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device includes a housing. The portable electronic device also includes computing electronics that are supported by the housing. The computing electronics include a processor, a display controller coupled to the processor, and memory coupled to the processor. The portable electronic device disclosed also includes an expandable display coupled with a display controller. The expandable display is expandable from a first size to a second size. The first size is different than the second size. A sensor is coupled to the processor. The sensor is configured to provide a signal representative of the size of the display.

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