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`(54) DISPLAY CHANGING IN A PORTABLE
`ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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`Publication Classification
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`Inventor: Mikko Aarras, Helsinki (FI)
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`Int. Cl.
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`(52) U.S. Che ees eeseeenenenenenes 455/566; 455/575.3
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`ABSTRACT
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`4 RESEARCH DRIVE A portable electronic device includingafirst section having
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`a first display on a first side of thefirst section; and a second
`section pivotably connected to the first section. The second
`section includes a second display ona first side of the second
`section. The second section comprises a second side oppo-
`site the first side of the second section. When the first and
`secondsectionsare in a first folded configurationrelative to
`each otherthefirst side of thefirst section 1s located opposite
`the second side of the secondsection.
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`(73) Assignee: Nokia Corporation
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`(21) Appl. No.:
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`11/131,876
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`Filed:
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`DISPLAY CHANGINGIN A PORTABLE
`ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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`[0001]
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`1. Field of the Invention
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`[0002] The invention relates to a portable electronic
`device and, more particularly, to selection of images to be
`displayed with a portable electronic device.
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`[0003]
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`2. Brief Description of Prior Developments
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`[0004] U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2003/
`0224832 Al discloses a foldable cellular telephone having
`an upperportion and a lower portion connected by a hinge,
`and two displays; one display located on each of the upper
`and lower portions. The two displays face each other in a
`folded configuration. A lens positionable over one of the
`displays is also disclosed. This publication illustrates a basic
`idea that making some selection ona first display changes
`what is shown on a second display on a generallevel. U.S.
`Patent Application Publication No. 2004/0212602 discloses
`a display device with two displays which face each other in
`a folded configuration. This publication illustrates that the
`user can turn a page by an open/close operation of a device
`with two displays and a hinge.
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`[0005] U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/877,525 filed
`Jun. 25, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in
`its entirety, discloses a mobile communications device with
`rotating displays and cameras. U.S. patent application Ser.
`No. 10/421,278 filed Apr. 23, 2003, which is hereby incor-
`porated by referencein its entirety, discloses a hinge for use
`in a portable electronic device.
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`[0006] Normal fold type phones are basically opening
`mono-blocks, where the mechanical movement does not
`really have an effect on the phone behavior. Opening the
`phone only reveals the phone and its functionalities and
`controls. There have been ideas around 360 degree move-
`ment hinges, and attempts to apply that technology to similar
`to existing folds, but without real benefits to usability.
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`SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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`In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a
`[0007]
`portable electronic device is provided including a first
`section having a first display on a first side of the first
`section; and a second section pivotably connectedto the first
`section. The second section includes a second display on a
`first side of the second section. The second section com-
`prises a second side opposite the first side of the second
`section. When the first and second sections are in a first
`folded configurationrelative to eachotherthefirst side of the
`first section is located opposite the second side of the second
`section.
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`Inaccordance with anotheraspect of the invention,
`[0008]
`a portable electronic device is provided comprising a first
`section comprisinga first display; a second section pivotably
`movable relative to the first section; a sensor for sensing
`movement of the first and second sections relative to each
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`other; and a system connected to the sensor for changing an
`image displayed on the first display based upon movement
`of the first and second sections relative to each other.
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`electronic device is provided comprising providing the por-
`table electronic device with a first section having a first
`display and a second section having a second display,
`wherein the first section is pivotable relative to the second
`section; and selecting an image to be displayed on thefirst
`display based, at
`least partially, upon movement of the
`secondsection relative to the first section and an application
`selected or running on the seconddisplay.
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`Inaccordance with another aspect of the invention,
`[0010]
`a method of changing display of images in a portable
`electronic device is provided comprising providing the por-
`table electronic device with a cover section pivotably mov-
`able relative to a base section, wherein at least one of the
`cover section and base section comprise a display; display-
`ing a first one of the images on the display; and moving the
`cover and base sections relative to each other. A second
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`different one of the images is automatically displayed on the
`first display or a second display based upon the movement
`of the cover and base sections relative to each other.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`[0011] The foregoing aspects and other features of the
`invention are explained in the following description, taken
`in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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`[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable elec-
`tronic device incorporating features of the invention shown
`in a first folded configuration;
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`[0013] FIG.2 is a perspective view of the device shown
`in FIG. 1 in an open, unfolded configuration;
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`[0014] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the device shown
`in FIG. 1 in a second folded configuration;
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`[0015] FIG.4 is a side view of the device shown in FIG.
`2;
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`[0016]
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`[0017]
`2;
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`FIG.5 isa front view of the device shown in FIG.
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`FIG.6 is a rear view of the device shown in FIG.
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`[0018] FIG.7 is a perspective view of the device shown
`in FIG. 1 with a first image on the display;
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`FIG.8 is a perspective view as in FIG. 7 showing
`[0019]
`selection of an application/mode icon by a user;
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`[0020] FIG.9 is a perspective view of the device shown
`in FIG. 8 with the two sections in the process of being
`movedrelative to each other;
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`{0021] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the device shown
`in FIG. 9 after being moved to the second folded configu-
`ration shown in FIG.3;
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`[0022] FIGS. 11-16 are perspective views of the device
`shown in FIG. 7 being used and configured to implement a
`second type of method of using the invention;
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`[0023] FIGS. 17-18 are perspective views of the device
`shown in FIGS. 11-16 being used to flip back to a previous
`application page by flipping one ofthe sections in a reverse
`direction of rotation;
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`In accordance with another aspect of the invention
`[0009]
`a method of displaying images on displays of a portable
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`[0024] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the device shown
`in FIG. 7 configured for an alarm/clock mode/application;
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`[0025] FIGS. 20-22 are perspective views similar to
`FIGS.1-3, respectively, of an alternate embodimentofthe
`invention;
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`FIG.23 is a diagram showinguse ofthe invention
`[0026]
`with a remote display;
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`[0027] FIGS. 24-26 are perspective views of another
`alternate embodimentof the invention similar to the views
`shown in FIGS. 1-3, respectively, in different configura-
`tions;
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`[0028] FIG. 27is a partial perspective view of an alternate
`embodiment of the invention showing a user UI section on
`the hinge;
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`[0029] FIG. 28 is a perspective view of an alternate
`embodiment showing location of a camera;
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`[0030] FIG. 29 is a perspective view of an alternate
`embodiment showing a memory card, slot and 5-way navi-
`gation key; and
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`[0031] FIGS. 30-33 are perspective views of another
`alternate embodiment of the invention at various configu-
`rations.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE
`PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
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`[0032] Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective
`viewof a portable electronic device 10 incorporating fea-
`tures of the invention. Although the invention will be
`described with reference to the exemplary embodiments
`shown in the drawings,
`it should be understood that the
`invention can be embodied in many alternate forms of
`embodiments. In addition, any suitable size, shape or type of
`elements or materials could be used.
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`is a
`in the embodiment shown,
`[0033] The device 10,
`mobile communications device. In particular, the device 10
`is a mobile telephone. However, features of the invention
`could be used in any suitable type of portable electronics
`device such as, for example, a portable gaming device, a
`PDA, or a laptop/notebook computer. The telephone 10
`generally comprisesa first section 12, a second section 14,
`and a connection section 16. In this embodimentthefirst
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`section 12 forms a base for the telephone and the second
`section forms a cover. Referring also to FIG. 2, the tele-
`phone compriseselectronic circuitry including a transceiver
`18, an antenna 20, a memory 22, a controller 24 such as a
`microprocessor, a speaker or sound transducer 26 and a
`microphone 28. The telephone 10 can comprise othertele-
`phone or mobile communicator elements as known in the
`art.
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`second section 14 comprises a second display 32 which can
`function as part of the user interface (UI), such as a touch
`screen. However, the UI on the secondsection could com-
`prise buttons, keys, a trackball and/or any other suitable type
`of user interface system. Thus, the second display does not
`need to be a touch screen.
`It could merely be a display
`screen. In addition, more or less than two displays could be
`provided.
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`[0036] FIG. 1 shows the telephone 10 is a first folded
`configuration. FIG. 3 shows the telephone 10 is a second
`folded configuration. FIG. 2 showsthe telephone 10 in an
`intermediate position or open position between the first and
`second folded positions. The connection section 16 allows
`the first and second sections 12, 14 to be pivotably moved
`relative to each other as indicated by the arrows 42, 44. In
`addition, the first and second sections 12, 14 can be pivot-
`ably moved relative to each other reverse to the directions
`indicated by the arrows 42, 44. Thus, the first and second
`sections 12, 14 can be movedrelative to each other between
`the first and second folded configurations. Although the
`invention is shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 1-3 as
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`having the connection section 16 at top sides of the first and
`secondsections, the connection section could be provided at
`left or right sides, or any other suitable movable connection
`between folded or partially folded configurations could be
`provides. In addition, if the device comprises more than two
`sections, such as three sections for example, features of the
`invention could be used without completely folding all the
`sections into a front-to-back stacked configuration as shown
`in FIGS. 1 and3.
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`[0037] Referring also to FIGS. 4-6 which show thetele-
`phone10 in the open position shown in FIG.2, in the open
`position the two displays 30, 32 are located facing opposite
`directions. However, in the folded configurations shown in
`FIGS. 1 and3, the displays 30, 32 face the samedirection.
`In the first folded configuration shownin FIG.1 thefirst side
`34 ofthe first section 12 with the first display 30 is located
`opposite the second side 40 of the second section 14. Thus,
`the second section 14 substantially covers the first display
`30. In the second folded configuration shown in FIG.3, the
`first side 38 of the second section 14 with the second display
`32 is located opposite the second side 36 of the first section
`12. Thus, the first section 12 substantially covers the second
`display 32. The first and second sections are able to be
`repeatedly flipped forwards or backwards relative to each
`other similar to a top wirebound steno book or memo book.
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`In this embodiment most of the electronics are
`[0034]
`locatedinthe first section 12. However, the electronics could
`also be located in the second section 14 and connection
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`[0038] The connection section 16 preferably comprises a
`sensor 46 to sense whenthe first and second sections are
`movedrelative to each other. Alternatively, or additionally,
`the first and/or second sections could comprise the sensor(s).
`The sensor 46 is coupled to the controller 24. The controller
`24 is adapted to change an image displayed on at least one
`of the displays 30, 32 based, at least partially, upon a signal
`the first section 12
`section 16. Referring to FIGS. 1-3,
`from the sensor 46 that the first and second sections 12, 14
`comprisesafirst side 34 and a secondside 36. A first display
`have been movedrelative to each other, such as moved from
`30 is located on the first side 34. The first display 30 can
`the first folded configuration to the second folded configu-
`function as part of the user interface (UI), such as a touch
`ration, and visa versa. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor
`screen. However, the UI on thefirst section could comprise
`46 can also signal if that movement is a forward flipping
`buttons, keys, a trackball and/or any other suitable type of
`movement(arrows 42, 44) or a reverse flipping movement
`user interface system. Thus, the first display does not need
`(reverse to arrows 42, 44).
`to be a touch screen. It could merely be a display screen.
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`[0035] The second section 14 comprisesafirst side 38 and [0039] The connection section 16 in this embodiment is
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`a secondside 40. In this embodiment,thefirst side 38 of the
`merely shownas a hinge type of connection. However, in an
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`alternate embodiment, the connection section could com-
`prise a rotatable section to allow the two sections 12, 14 to
`be rotated 180° relative to each other orthogonalto the path
`of rotation illustrated in FIGS. 1-3. Thus, the first sides 34,
`38 could face each other, such as for storage or transport in
`a pocket, purse or business case.
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`[0040] Referring nowalso to FIGS. 7-10, one method of
`using the invention will be described. FIG. 7 shows the
`telephone 10 in thefirst folded configuration similar to FIG.
`1, but with a first image 48 shown onthe second display 32.
`The first image 48 in this embodiment comprises icons for
`selecting or launching various applications or programs.
`FIG. 8 showsuse ofa pen or stylus 50 to select one ofthe
`icons 52 by a user. In an alternate embodiment, a pen or
`stylus might not be used, such as whenthe user uses his or
`her finger to select the icon. The selected icon 52 in this
`example is the telephone icon for making a telephonecall.
`However, any suitable icon could be selected, such as a
`photo album icon, a game folder icon, or a musicfile album
`iconor videofile albumicon for example. After selecting the
`application/program/file as shown in FIG.8, the user can
`flip the second section 14 as shown in FIGS. 9 and10 into
`the second folded configuration withthefirst display 30 now
`being located at the front of the device.
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`[0041] A second image 54is displayed onthefirst display
`30. The controller 24 determines what image to display as
`the second image.In particular, the controller 24 uses the
`input from the sensor 46 and the user’s selection from the
`section display 32, before flipping occurs, to determine what
`image should be displayed on the first display 30. In this
`example, because the user selected the telephone icon 52,
`the second image comprises a telephone keypad image 54
`with icons for the user to dial a telephone number.
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`[0042] As another example, if the user had selected the
`camera icon 56 (see FIG. 8) rather than the telephone icon
`52, then when the user changed the configuration of the
`sections 12, 14, the second image could have been a viewof
`digital pictures stored in the memory or a digital picture
`software program application screen image. The user could
`then view the picture(s) or take other actions as available on
`the screen image.
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`[0043] These examples illustrate that a selection on one of
`the displays (in these examples the second display 32) can
`change what
`is shown on the other display (in these
`examplesthe first display) whenthe first and second sections
`12, 14 are subsequently movedrelative to each other. Views
`in a running application can also be changed based upon
`movementofthe first and second sections 12, 14 relative to
`eachother. For example, referring also to FIGS. 11-16, FIG.
`11 shows the device 10 similar to FIG. 7. In FIG. 12, the
`stylus 50 is shown being usedto select a writing tablet icon
`58 to launch a notepad application using touch-screen tech-
`nology. When the second section 14 is subsequently moved
`relative to the first section, as shownin FIG.13, the image
`displayed on the first display comprises a writing tablet
`image 60. The main menu (image 48 shownin FIG.7), or
`another selected modeor application openon display 32, can
`be left running on the display 32 (and perhaps temporality
`notilluminated to save battery life) so the user could go back
`to another mode/application by turning the page/section 14
`back. As shown in FIG. 14, the user can use the stylus 50
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`to write information on the display 30 for subsequent storage
`in the memory (and perhaps character recognition transfor-
`mation into typed text).
`[0044] When the user wishes to move on to another page
`of the application (in this example another page of the
`writing tablet application), the user canflip the first section
`12 as shownin FIG. 15. This results in the second section
`14 being moved to the front again. The controller 24 can
`display the blank writing image 60 on the second display 32
`and, as shown in FIG.16, the user can continue writing into
`the application with the stylus 50, but this time via the
`second display 32. The first and second sections 12, 14 can
`be flipped relative to each other as many times as needed by
`the user similar to a steno book or memo book with the
`newly uncovered display 30 or 32 being blank each time a
`flip is made forward for further writing by the user.
`[0045] Referring also to FIGS. 17 and 18, the sections 12,
`14 canbe flipped in a reverse direction to return to previ-
`ously viewed applications pages. For example,
`in the
`embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and18,the user canflip the
`first section 12 back as indicated by arrow 60 from the
`position shownin FIG.16 to the position shown in FIG.18.
`The position shown in FIG. 18 is the sameas the position
`shownin FIG. 14 with the same information shown onthe
`display as stored whenthe first section 12 was flipped in
`FIG.12. Thus, the user can view a previously viewed page
`of the application. In this example, the user could edit or
`copy information from the previously written page shown in
`FIGS. 14 and 18. The user can jump back andforth between
`pages (and/or applications or modes) merely by flipping the
`sections 12, 14 back and forth. The device can automatically
`recognize the page change (section flipping) by the user
`when more space/pages are needed; for example, writing a
`document longer than one page. In other words, the user can
`write just like to a real notebook, turning to a clean page/
`section whenever needed, and can go back just like in a
`paper book.
`the one that is
`[0046] The display being covered (i.e.,
`passive in between of the two folding sections) can keep the
`second application open,
`resulting in the possibility to
`switch between the displays (and applications) so that the
`user alwayshasthe right application onthe front display. As
`the user1s finished writing he/she can save the document and
`can go back to the another application by changing the
`page/section or closing the first application. The invention
`enablesvirtually infinite pages to be created/turned/viewed.
`Also,
`this function supports the viewing of multi-paged
`calendar, e-mail list, etc. making “peeping” (quickly looking
`between pages and/or applications on different displays)
`possible while talking on the phone (multi-tasking) keeping
`the usability of the device very simple andclear.
`[0047] An advantage of the invention is the ability of
`changing of the application views betweenthe displays on
`the basis of the movement of the hinge or sections 12, 14
`relative to each other. The invention enables multi-tasking
`(two applications open at
`the same time) and intuitive
`switching between applications. It basically presents a book
`metaphor(or similarity) for an electronic device userinter-
`face (UI). The invention can provide the advantages of
`intuitive and easy switching between applications and
`views.
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`[0048] One embodiment is basically constructed so that
`two displays are situated in opposite sides of each other, in
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`separate blocks or sections 12, 14, when the device is
`imaginedas “unfolded” (FIGS. 2 and 4-6). Whenthe device
`is folded or enclosed (FIGS. 2 and 3) (note that it is the
`same which way the device is folded) there is always a
`display showing.
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`[0049] With the invention, at least two modes (or appli-
`cations) can be open at the same time. A normal book
`page-change metaphor can be provided. An application
`having multiple pages can be viewed, similar to a paper
`book, changing sections 12,14 to change pages. Also,
`switching between applications can be done similarly. A
`physical embodiment can comprise sections able to turn
`completely around; reminiscent to a paper note book with a
`spring-like back end. The concept makes the movement of
`the sections 12, 14 into efficient use and gives the user a
`metaphor that is natural and simple; similar to a book or
`memo book or steno book.
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`[0050] Referring also to FIG. 19, another application is
`shown.Inthis application the device 10 comprises an alarm
`clock mode/application. A user could select the application
`from the second display 32 shown in FIG. 1 androtate the
`first and secondsections 12, 14 relative to each otherinto the
`position shown in FIG. 19. The connection section 16 could
`comprise a detent system to lock the sections 12, 14 in the
`wedge shape shownin FIG. 19. The wedge shape allows the
`device 10 to be placed ona table top with the display 30 in
`a substantially vertical orientation (though slightly tilted).
`This, it is also possible to have modelike alarm-clock mode,
`reminding of old fashioned date/time index. Referring now
`to FIGS. 20-22, another embodiment of the invention is
`shown.In this embodimentthe telephone 10' comprises only
`onedisplay; the display 30 inthe first section 12. The second
`section 14' does not comprise a display. Instead, the second
`section 14 comprises a window 62. The window could be a
`touch sensitive clear window, or just a clear protective
`window. In an alternate embodiment the window could
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`merely comprise a hole. This embodiment could be used in
`a simpler telephone; perhaps merely intended to use the
`invention for flipping through digital pictures.
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`[0051] Referring also to FIG. 23, the device 10 or 10'
`could also be configured to output images to a display 64,
`suchas by a wireless link 66 or even a wired connection. As
`the pages/sections 12, 14 are changed in the device 10, 10',
`the images displayed on the display 64 could change.
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`[0052] Referring also to FIGS. 24-26, another alternate
`embodimentof the invention is shown. In this embodiment
`the device 10" has two sections 12" and 14" connected by a
`connection section 16" located on the lateral sides of the
`sections 12", 14". Thus, the sections 12" and 14" can be
`rotated relative to each other as indicated by arrow 70;
`preferably back and forth and/or multiple times in a same
`direction.
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`[0053] As evident from the description above, features of
`the invention could be incorporated into various different
`types of embodiments or applications. The hand-held por-
`table apparatus could comprise two substantially equal size
`and shape block sections as the major sections ofthe frame.
`These block sections could be virtually the same, or could
`have minoror substantial differences relative to each other.
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`The software of the apparatus could be configured such that
`there is no formal primary state ofthefirst and second block
`sections relative to each other. Thus, regardless of whether
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`the first block section is in front or the second block section
`is in front, at least some of the same functions could be
`provided or performed at whichever one of the two block
`sectionsare in frontat that time. Preferably, the shapes of the
`block sections support a book-like use, such as a steno book,
`whichis easy to open, provide enoughgrip for a “page/block
`section” turning and easy to hold in a single handfirmly.
`[0054] Oneor both ofthe block sections could comprise a
`camera (still digital photo camera and/or video camera),
`an/or a camera could be provided in the hinge. One or both
`of the block sections, and/or the hinge, could comprise one
`or more camera mode specific buttons, such as a shutter
`button for example. The hinge could be part of the UI with
`a button or user actuated switch. As seen in FIG. 27, the
`hinge 16' could comprise a user selector switch 72 for the
`camera functions. The camera(s) could be located at any
`suitable position(s) on the block section(s). FIG. 28 shows
`one example where a camera 80 is located on the rear side
`ofthe second section 14". Second section 14" also has phone
`specific buttons 82 and a shutter button 88 ona side edge 84.
`These side edge buttons can be depressed regardless of the
`firs/second block section positioning relative to each other.
`Handles 86 are also provided on both block sections 12",
`14".
`
`Ifno camera is provided, the apparatus canstill be
`[0055]
`a multi-media device for viewing, browsing, writing, an
`electronic calendar, etc. for example. A stylus can be pro-
`vided on one or both of the block sections and may be
`magnetically attached. A center technology display can be
`providedas part of the UI and can be touchsensitive. A lens
`could be provided overthe display if desired. As one ofthe
`two displays may be always visible, a transparent cover
`could be provided overthe displays or the displays could be
`slightly recessed inside the surrounding frames of the block
`sections.
`
`[0056] As seen in FIG. 29, one or both of the block
`sections could comprise an area 74 for removably receiving
`a memory card 76. A 5-way navigation key 78 can be
`provided on one or both ofthe block sections 12, 14. If
`provided on both block sections, no matter what mode or
`positionof the two block sectionsrelative to each other(first
`block section in front or second block section in front), the
`basic UI could remain the same regardless of which block
`sectionis located in front and, thus, not confusing to the user
`at any time. Thus, the user does not need to care which of
`the two block sections is left ON (i.e., is located in front)
`after viewing a multi-page document.
`[0057]
`In another type of embodiment, one of the block
`sections could be smaller in length than the other block
`section. Thus, the software could be configured for different
`modes based upon whetherthe first block section is in front
`or the second block sectionis in front. In a first mode, such
`as with the longer/bigger block in front, the apparatus could
`be configured for telephone use with a touch screen based
`UI, a PDA mode, and simple call handling mode with the
`call handling keys. In the second mode, such as with the
`shorter/smaller block in front, the apparatus could be con-
`figured for a camera mode with a button or roller based UI
`or to answeran incomingcall by flipping open. An “infinity”
`mode could also be provided such that
`the two block
`sections can be flipped over and overagain relative to each
`other for features such as calendar, E-mail, document view-
`ing-creation, gallery viewing etc.
`
`HP Inc. - Exhibit 1017 - Page 15
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`HP Inc. - Exhibit 1017 - Page 15
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`US 2006/0264243 Al
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`Nov. 23, 2006
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`[0058] Referring now to FIGS. 30-33, another alternate
`embodiment of the present
`invention is shown.
`In this
`embodiment, secondsection 90 is pivotably connectedto the
`first section 12 by the 360 degree hinge 16. However, second
`section 90 has a first portion 92 and a second portion 94.
`Secondportion 94 has the second display 32 and is rotatably
`connected to the first portion 92. Second portion 94 can be
`rotated relative to the first portion 92 and hinge 16 as
`indicated by arrow 96. The rotation axis is generally
`orthogonalto the axes of rotation at the hinge 16.
`
`[0059] As seen in FIG.32, the text 98 can be displayed on
`the first display 30 with a first portrait type of orientation
`when the second portion 94 is orientated at a first position
`relative to the first portion 92. As seen in FIG. 33, the text
`98 can be automatically displayed on both thefirst display
`30 and the second display at the same time with a second
`landscape type of orientation when the second portion 94 is
`orientated at a second positionrelativeto the first portion 92.
`As seen in FIG. 33, and regardless of text orientation, two
`pages of a document or two images can be viewed at the
`same time next to each other. This might be useful for video
`or image editing (comparing an original image to the image
`as being edited). This configuration can also allow both
`displays 30, 32 to be usedat the sametimefor telephoneuse.
`For example, display 30 having phone key icons and display
`30 having other information or user selectable menu fea-
`tures.
`
`It should be understoodthat the foregoing descrip-
`[0060]
`tionis only illustrative of the invention. Various alternatives
`and modifications can be devised by those skilled in the art
`without departing from the invention. Accordingly,
`the
`inventionis intended to embrace all suchalternatives, modi-
`fications and variances which fall within the scope ofthe
`appendedclaims.
`
`partially, upon movementofthe first and second sec-
`tions relative to each other.
`
`5. A portable electronic device as in claim 4 wherein the
`system for changing images displayed on the first and
`second displays comprises means for selecting an applica-
`tion onthe second display to be displayed onthefirst display
`whenthe first and second sections are subsequently moved
`from the first folded configuration.
`6. A portable electronic device as in claim 4 wherein the
`system for changing images displayed on the first and
`second displays comprises means for displaying sequential
`page images of an application on sequential ones of the
`displays as the first and second sections are sequentially
`flipped relative to each other.
`7. A portable electronic device comprising:
`
`a first section comprising a first display;
`
`a second section pivotably movable relative to the first
`section;
`
`a sensor for sensing movement ofthe first and second
`sections relative to each other; and
`
`a system connected to the sensor for ch