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System and method for locking a tablet computer display

US7345871B2 · kind B2 · utility

21Cited by
10References
36Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 2005
Grant dateMar 18, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/917
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods for locking a movable appendage (e.g., a display) of an electronic device (e.g., a tablet computer) comprising a rotational lock interfaced with a display hinge assembly of the display, and a docking member disposed to engage at least a portion of the rotational lock when the electronic device is interfaced with an external device.

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