Computer system with collapsible keyboard and alternate display functions and processing method thereof
US7054973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2200/1631
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system with collapsible keyboard and alternate display functions. The computer system includes a main body which stores at least one application. A monitor and collapsible keyboard are coupled to the main body, the keyboard disposable in an open operating position and a folded position. A signal generating device is coupled to both the collapsible keyboard and the main body to generate a first signal when the keyboard is folded. A keyboard controller is integrated into the main body to receive the first signal. An interrupt request controller in the main body is coupled to the keyboard controller to send a first interrupt request when in the folded position.
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