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Multitasking portable computer

US9501097B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 2011
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 20, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/1662
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable computer is provided having a first display panel in a display unit, a second display panel in a base unit, and a keyboard structure requiring less surface area than conventional keyboards. Keyboard keys are at least partially transparent, revealing an underlying display panel. The display panel can display a plurality of icons that may be alternatively associated with each key, such that keyboard input can be achieved using a reduced quantity of keys.

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