Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Touch panel
Patent
1996-09-17
1998-12-08
Chow, Dennis-Doon
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Touch panel
345901, 361681, C09G 500
Patent
active
058476989
ABSTRACT:
An electronic book device has an electronic display unit having a flat panel screen and a housing for containing the flat panel screen. A cover is provided, which is hingedly and electrically connected to the electronic display unit. The housing further has a means for accessing material on a PC card and forwarding the material to the electronic display unit. The housing also has navigation keys for cursering through the material. Activation and deactivation of the electronic display unit is responsive to opening, partially opening and closing of the electronic book device. The device features a means for orientating the material on the electronic display unit responsive to an opening position of the electronic book device. In another embodiment, a data entry mechanism is operatively connected to the electronic display unit. The data entry mechanism can be implemented by using a touchscreen for the electronic display unit. In still another embodiment, a second electronic display unit replaces the cover.
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Caffrey Gerald
Reavey Brian
Chow Dennis-Doon
DataVentures, Inc.
Glynn, Esq. Kenneth P.
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