Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Plural physical display element control system
Patent
1992-07-27
1993-11-16
Hjerpe, Richard
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Plural physical display element control system
361681, 361684, 3647081, G09G 300
Patent
active
052627594
ABSTRACT:
A portable computer is configured to accept removable modular display panels of different types that plug into a structure hinged to the body of the computer. Each display panel has a sliding engagement means fixed along a lower edge, and the hinged structure has a mating sliding engagement means along an upper edge and parallel to the axis of the hinge, allowing a display panel to engage and disengage in the direction of the axis of the hinge. In another aspect of the invention, in the motion of engaging a display, a two-part, multi-pin electrical connector is also engaged, for conveying control signals to the display. In an embodiment of the invention, display modules adaptable to the computer have a code stored in a memory device that is accessible on start-up by the computer, to identify and load a display driver routine capable of driving the display module assembled to the computer.
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Kikinis Dan
Moriconi David P.
Boys Donald R.
Cordata Incorporated
Hjerpe Richard
Lao Lun-Yi
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