Data processing device having multiple adjustable display and keyboard orientations
US7187364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/7243
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data processing apparatus is described comprising: a body having a memory for storing program code and data, and a processor for processing the program code and data, and a first group of control elements and a second group of control elements for entering data and performing control operations; a numeric keypad moveably coupled to the body, the numeric keypad moveable from a first keypad position to a second keypad position in relation to the body, wherein both the first and second groups of control elements are exposed when the numeric keypad is in the second position, and wherein only the second group of control elements are exposed when the numeric keypad is in the first position; and a display moveably coupled to the numeric keypad, the display moveable from a first display position to a second display position in relation to the numeric keypad, wherein the numeric keypad is not exposed when the display is in the first position and wherein the numeric keypad is exposed when the display is in the second position.
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