Display expansion method and apparatus
US7095387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2380/02
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device includes a housing. The portable electronic device also includes computing electronics that are supported by the housing. The computing electronics include a processor, a display controller coupled to the processor, and memory coupled to the processor. The portable electronic device disclosed also includes an expandable display coupled with a display controller. The expandable display is expandable from a first size to a second size. The first size is different than the second size. A sensor is coupled to the processor. The sensor is configured to provide a signal representative of the size of the display.
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