Multifunctional portable computing device with special housing

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Including keyboard

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C400S680000, C400S682000

Reexamination Certificate

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10784457

ABSTRACT:
A portable computing device includes pivoting and hinging mechanisms which enable its housing to reconfigure to function in multiple modes. In one configuration the device functions as a laptop computer with keyboard input. In another configuration the device folds into a compact, hand-held, pen-based computer. In another configuration the device folds around the display for protection during transport. A set of adjustable stops enable easy and repeatable transitions between the different configurations.

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