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Mobile electronic device having pivotable display element

US7197346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 2003
Grant dateMar 27, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/0266
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention presents a new way to implement a bigger keyboard in foldable mobile electronic devices terminal devices without increasing the size. The mobile terminal device is foldable, and can be arranged in a closed and in an open position, wherein in both positions a large display is at least partially visible and operable. A mobile terminal device according to the invention comprises a body, a display and at least one cover. The cover is movably attached to said body, and comprises a kinematic element to move or guide the display in a way that it is visible in the closed and in the open position.

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