Slider form factor devices and methods for morphing indicia visible through a transparent member
US8576179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0241
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are devices and methods of a slider form factor device having a transparent member supported by its sliding body, and a display module supported by its main body. The transparent member of the sliding body is on top of the display module of the main body in the open position and in the closed position. The transparent member is configured to transmit light received from the display module therethrough. The transparent member provides a morphing effect as light emitted by the display module providing indicia is transmitted through the transparent member, the indicia exhibited through the transparent member changing from first indicia to different indicia depending upon the mode of the device. In the open position, the lower portion of the display module can exhibit a keypad while the top portion of the display module can provide indicia visible through the transparent member of the sliding body.
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