Patent ID: 7146259
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: B60K,B60R

Abstract:
1. A movable personal computer using system for use in a motor vehicle, comprising: a PC holder, to be arranged inside an instrument panel of a motor vehicle, for holding a movable personal computer inside the instrument panel; and a virtual image displaying device including a mirror member for reflecting an image that is on a display screen of the movable personal computer, when the movable personal computer is held by said PC holder, wherein said PC holder is for holding a movable personal computer by detachably holding the movable personal computer, wherein said mirror member has a reflective surface that is smaller in area than a display area of the display screen such that said mirror member is for reflecting an image that is on the display screen of the movable personal computer by having said reflective surface reflect an image that is on one portion of the display screen of the movable personal computer, whereby this image can be seen by a passenger in the vehicle, and wherein said virtual image displaying device further includes a mirror member moving mechanism for moving said mirror member over the display screen of the movable personal computer such that, upon moving said mirror member by said mirror member moving mechanism, said reflective surface can reflect an image that is on another portion of the display screen of the movable personal computer, whereby this image can be seen by the passenger in the vehicle.