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US6989984B2
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Personal entertainment device (PED) with double-opening flap
Assignee: Flextronics AP LLC
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Filing: 2004-02-17
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Granted: 2006-01-24
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Expires: 2024-02-17
Abstract
Abstract An electronic device includes three substantially planar panels. The first panel has a first side edge and a second side edge, and includes a display. The second panel includes a first interface and is hingedly coupled to the first side edge of the first panel. The third panel includes a second interface and is hingedly coupled to the second side edge of the first panel. The device is configured in at least two positions. In a first position the first interface and the second interface are obscured and in a second position the first interface and the second interface are exposed. Such a device can be a gamer with a first gaming interface and a second gaming interface, or it can be an electronic device with PDA technology through a first keyboard and a second keyboard. Alternatively, the device can be a communicator or a music player.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Sutton
- 👤 Gabriele Diotti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:55
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1615; G06F1/1616; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1662; G06F1/1671; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/02; G06F3/0202; G06F3/0221; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/32; H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/0202; H04M1/0206; H04M1/0247; H04M1/23; G10H2230/00; G10H2230/005; G10H2230/015; G10H2240/00; G10H2240/011; G10H2240/046; G10H2240/061; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/0214; H01H9/0235; H01H2009/0257; H01H2217/00; H01H2217/002; H01H2223/00; H01H2223/046; H01H2223/05; H04M1/0208; H04M1/0214; H04M1/72; H04M1/724; H04M1/72403; H04M1/72409; H04M1/72427; H04M1/72442; H04M2250/00; H04M2250/52; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/4984
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 63
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
An electronic device comprising: a. a first substantially planar panel including a display, the first panel having a first side edge and a second side edge; b. a second substantially planar panel including a first interface, the second panel hingedly coupled to the first side edge of the first substantially planar panel; and c. a third substantially planar panel including a second interface, the third panel hingedly coupled to the second side edge of the first substantially planar panel, wherein in a first position the first interface and the second interface are obscured and in a second position the first interface and the second interface are exposed, and further wherein in the first position, the display is partially exposed through an opening between the second panel and the third panel and in the second position, the display is entirely exposed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
An electronic device comprising: a. a first substantially planar panel including a display, the first panel having a first side edge and a second side edge; b. a second substantially planar panel including a first interface, the second panel hingedly coupled to the first side edge of the first substantially planar panel; and c. a third substantially planar panel including a second interface, the third panel hingedly coupled to the second side edge of the first substantially planar panel, wherein in a first position the first interface and the second interface are obscured and in a second position the first interface and the second interface are exposed, and further wherein in the first position, the display is partially exposed through an opening between the second panel and the third panel and in the second position, the display is entirely exposed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein when the device is configured in the first position, no interface controls the display and when the device is configured in the second position the device is selectively controllable by the first interface alone, the second interface alone, and both the first interface and the second interface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein when the device is configured in the second position, an entry made on the first interface is displayed on the display.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein when the device is configured in the second position, an entry made on the second interface is displayed on the display.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein when the device is configured in the second position, entries made on both the first interface and the second interface are displayed on the display.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device operates in a first mode when configured in the first position and operates in a second mode when configured in the second position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the first substantially planar panel is operatively coupled to the second panel and the third panel to allow an exchange of electronic data.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device is a portable handheld device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device is an entertainment device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device is a music listening device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device includes a connector configured to couple the device to an apparatus.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises a third interface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device according to claim 12 , wherein the third interface is a music listening interface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device according to claim 12 , wherein the second panel further includes the third interface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device according to claim 12 , wherein when the device is configured in one of the first position and the second position, the third interface is exposed.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 12 , wherein when the device is configured in the first position, the third interface controls the display.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
129 words
An entertainment device comprising: a. a first substantially planar panel including a display, the first panel having a first side edge, a second side edge, and a third side edge; b. a second panel including a first gaming interface, the second panel hingedly coupled to the first side edge of the first substantially planar panel; c. a third panel including a second gaming interface, the third panel hingedly coupled to the second side edge of the first substantially planar panel; and d. a music listening interface on the third side edge of the first substantially planar panel, wherein in a first position the first gaming interface and the second gaming interface are obscured and in a second position the first gaming interface and the second gaming interface are exposed.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
129 words
An entertainment device comprising: a. a first substantially planar panel including a display, the first panel having a first side edge, a second side edge, and a third side edge; b. a second panel including a first gaming interface, the second panel hingedly coupled to the first side edge of the first substantially planar panel; c. a third panel including a second gaming interface, the third panel hingedly coupled to the second side edge of the first substantially planar panel; and d. a music listening interface on the third side edge of the first substantially planar panel, wherein in a first position the first gaming interface and the second gaming interface are obscured and in a second position the first gaming interface and the second gaming interface are exposed.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
39 words
The entertainment device according to claim 17 , wherein in the first position, the display is partially exposed through an opening between the second panel and the third panel and in the second position, the display is entirely exposed.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The entertainment device according to claim 17 , wherein in the first position, the display is completely obscured and in the second position, the display is exposed.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
64 words
The entertainment device according to claim 17 , wherein when the device is configured in the first position, the device is controllable by the music listening interface and when the device is configured in the second position the device is selectively controllable by the first gaming interface alone, the second gaming interface alone, and both the first gaming interface and the second gaming interface.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
54 words
The entertainment device according to claim 17 , wherein when the device is configured in the first position an entry made on the music listening interface is displayed on the display and when the device is configured in the second position an entry made on the first gaming interface is displayed on the display.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
54 words
The entertainment device according to claim 17 , wherein when the device is configured in the first position an entry made on the music listening interface is displayed on the display and when the device is configured in the second position, an entry made on the second gaming interface is displayed on the display.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
59 words
The entertainment device according to claim 17 , wherein when the device is configured in the first position an entry made on the music listening interface is displayed on the display and when the device is configured in the second position, entries made on both the first gaming interface and the second gaming interface are displayed on the display.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
34 words
The entertainment device according to claim 17 , wherein the device operates in a first mode when configured in the first position and operates in a second mode when configured in the second position.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
The entertainment device according to claim 24 , wherein the first mode is music player mode and the second mode is gamer mode.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
32 words
The entertainment device according to claim 17 , wherein the first substantially planar panel is operatively coupled to the second panel and the third panel to allow an exchange of electronic data.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
16 words
The entertainment device according to claim 17 , wherein the device is a portable handheld device.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
22 words
The entertainment device according to claim 17 , wherein the device includes a connector configured to couple the device to an apparatus.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
24 words
The entertainment device according to claim 28 , wherein the connector is included on a third side edge of the first substantially planar panel.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
123 words
An electronic device comprising: a. a first substantially planar panel including a display, the first panel having a first side edge, a second side edge, and a third side edge; b. a second panel including a first keyboard, the second panel hingedly coupled to the first side edge of the first substantially planar panel; c. a third panel including a second keyboard, the third panel hingedly coupled to the second side edge of the first substantially planar panel; and d. a music listening interface on the third side edge of the first substantially planar panel, wherein in a first position the first keyboard and the second keyboard are obscured and in a second position the first keyboard and the second keyboard are exposed.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
123 words
An electronic device comprising: a. a first substantially planar panel including a display, the first panel having a first side edge, a second side edge, and a third side edge; b. a second panel including a first keyboard, the second panel hingedly coupled to the first side edge of the first substantially planar panel; c. a third panel including a second keyboard, the third panel hingedly coupled to the second side edge of the first substantially planar panel; and d. a music listening interface on the third side edge of the first substantially planar panel, wherein in a first position the first keyboard and the second keyboard are obscured and in a second position the first keyboard and the second keyboard are exposed.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein in the first position, the display is partially exposed through an opening between the second panel and the third panel and in the second position, the display is entirely exposed.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein in the first position, the display is completely obscured and in the second position, the display is exposed.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
59 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein when the device is configured in the first position, the device is controllable by the music listening interface and when the device is configured in the second position the device is selectively controllable by the first keyboard alone, the second keyboard alone, and both the first keyboard and the second keyboard.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
52 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein when the device is configured in the first position an entry made on the music listening interface is displayed on the display and when the device is configured in the second position, an entry made on the first keyboard is displayed on the display.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
52 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein when the device is configured in the first position an entry made on the music listening interface is displayed on the display and when the device is configured in the second position, an entry made on the second keyboard is displayed on the display.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein when the device is configured in the first position an entry made on the music listening interface is displayed on the display and when the device is configured in the second position, entries made on both the first keyboard and the second keyboard are displayed on the display.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein the device operates in a first mode when configured in the first position and operates in a second mode when configured in the second position.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 37 , wherein the first mode is music player mode and the second mode is data entry mode.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein the first substantially planar panel is operatively coupled to the second panel and the third panel to allow an exchange of electronic data.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein the device is a portable handheld device.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein the device includes a connector configured to couple the device to an apparatus.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 41 , wherein the connector is included on a third side edge of the first substantially planar panel.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein the first keyboard and the second keyboard are both qwerty keyboards.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein the device further comprises function keys.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 12 , wherein the third interface is included on a back side of the second panel.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device is a cellular phone.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
15 words
The entertainment device according to claim 17 , wherein the device is a cellular phone.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 30 , wherein the device is a cellular phone.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
147 words
An entertainment device comprising: a. a first substantially planar panel including a display, the first panel having a first side edge and a second side edge; b. a second panel including a first gaming interface, the second panel hingedly coupled to the first side edge of the first substantially planar panel; c. a third panel including a second gaming interface, the third panel hingedly coupled to the second side edge of the first substantially planar panel; and d. a music listening interface, wherein in a first position the first gaming interface and the second gaming interface are obscured and in a second position the first gaming interface and the second gaming interface are exposed, and further wherein in the first position, the display is partially exposed through an opening between the second panel and the third panel and in the second position, the display is entirely exposed.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
147 words
An entertainment device comprising: a. a first substantially planar panel including a display, the first panel having a first side edge and a second side edge; b. a second panel including a first gaming interface, the second panel hingedly coupled to the first side edge of the first substantially planar panel; c. a third panel including a second gaming interface, the third panel hingedly coupled to the second side edge of the first substantially planar panel; and d. a music listening interface, wherein in a first position the first gaming interface and the second gaming interface are obscured and in a second position the first gaming interface and the second gaming interface are exposed, and further wherein in the first position, the display is partially exposed through an opening between the second panel and the third panel and in the second position, the display is entirely exposed.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
15 words
The entertainment device according to claim 49 , wherein the device is a cellular phone.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
24 words
The entertainment device according to claim 49 , wherein the music listening interface is included on a face of the first substantially planar panel.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
23 words
The entertainment device according to claim 49 , wherein the music listening interface is included on a back side of the second panel.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
26 words
The entertainment device according to claim 49 , wherein the music listening interface is included on a third side edge of the first substantially planar panel.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
141 words
An electronic device comprising: a. a first substantially planar panel including a display, the first panel having a first side edge and a second side edge; b. a second panel including a first keyboard, the second panel hingedly coupled to the first side edge of the first substantially planar panel; c. a third panel including a second keyboard, the third panel hingedly coupled to the second side edge of the first substantially planar panel; and d. a music listening interface, wherein in a first position the first keyboard and the second keyboard are obscured and in a second position the first keyboard and the second keyboard are exposed, and further wherein in the first position, the display is partially exposed through an opening between the second panel and the third panel and in the second position, the display is entirely exposed.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
141 words
An electronic device comprising: a. a first substantially planar panel including a display, the first panel having a first side edge and a second side edge; b. a second panel including a first keyboard, the second panel hingedly coupled to the first side edge of the first substantially planar panel; c. a third panel including a second keyboard, the third panel hingedly coupled to the second side edge of the first substantially planar panel; and d. a music listening interface, wherein in a first position the first keyboard and the second keyboard are obscured and in a second position the first keyboard and the second keyboard are exposed, and further wherein in the first position, the display is partially exposed through an opening between the second panel and the third panel and in the second position, the display is entirely exposed.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 54 , wherein the device is a cellular phone.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 54 , wherein the music listening interface is included on a face of the first substantially planar panel.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 54 , wherein the music listening interface is included on a back side of the second panel.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device according to claim 54 , wherein the music listening interface is included on a third side edge of the first substantially planar panel.
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