Transformable computing apparatus

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2005-03-08

2005-03-08

Lea-Edmonds, Lisa (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

CD14S315000, CD14S389000, C345S173000, C345S905000

Reexamination Certificate

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06865075

ABSTRACT:
A transformable computing apparatus and methods for configuring. An apparatus comprising a display, a key-entry device pivotally attached with the display and a housing pivotally attached with the display is configurable into an interactive user configuration when the key-entry device is pivoted about an edge of the display to a position adjacent with the display surface and the housing is pivoted about the edge of the display to a position adjacent with the opposing surface of the display. The apparatus is configurable into another interactive user configuration when the key-entry device is pivoted about the edge of the display to a position wherein an angle between the display surface and the key-entry device of substantially 90 degrees or more is formed, the housing being optionally pivoted about the edge of the display to a support position for the key-entry device.

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