Patent ID: 6073187
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A portable computer system adapted to indicate whether the computer system is in a secondary operational mode when a portable computer case containing the portable computer system is in a closed state and when the portable computer case is in an open state, comprising:a portable computer case, comprising:a top shell for housing a main display screen; anda bottom shell coupled to said top shell for housing a keyboard and a processor, said shells being movable to open or close said case;a secondary operational mode switch formed in a top surface of said bottom shell for placing the computer system in a secondary operational mode; anda secondary operational mode status indicator provided on said top surface of said bottom shell for indicating when the computer system is in a secondary operational mode;said secondary operational mode status indicator being located on said bottom shell at a location visible to a user whether said portable computer case is in a closed state or said portable computer case is in an open state.