Electronic apparatus

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2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Ensey, Brian (Department: 2614)

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Electro-acoustic audio transducer

Mounting or support feature of housed loudspeaker

C361S679090

Reexamination Certificate

active

07916889

ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing including a top wall, a keyboard supported on the top wall, and a speaker contained in the housing. A region of the top wall positioned on the front side of the keyboard comprises a palm-rest surface on which a user's hand is to be placed, and a speaker exposure surface including an opening part exposing the speaker to an outside of the housing. The speaker exposure surface is depressed and lower than the palm-rest surface.

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