Portable computer with hinged cover having a window

Details Portable computer with hinged cover having a window Portable computer with hinged cover having a window

1992-12-21

1998-08-18

Mai, Tan V.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

3647081, 361683, G06F 116

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057965757

ABSTRACT:
A display cover is coupled to a portable computer by one of a variety of double-pivot hinges. Such arrangements permit the cover to be folded flush against the back of the computer, providing the screen protection benefits of a cover without the usually-attendant increase in computer "footprint. " The preferred cover includes a window that permits a portion of the display to be viewed even when the cover is closed. By such an arrangement, alert or status messages can be conveyed to the user without requiring that the cover be opened. In some embodiments, the user can respond to visual or other alert messages, again without opening the cover.

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