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Seam minimization in a handheld dual display device

US9176701B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2012
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4984
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A handheld communication device includes first and second screen assemblies, each including a screen having an active display area and housing having a rear surface, and a side surface extending between a periphery of the screen and the rear surface of the housing and a hinge connected to the first and second screen assemblies, whereby, when the hinge is in the fully opened position, the hinge is configured to enable a distance between the first and second active display areas to be no more than about 10 mm.

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