Patent ID: 6252767
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: G06F,G09G,Y10T

Abstract:
A portable computing apparatus, comprising:a microcomputer compartment having a microcomputer, a first conductive path, a system ground and a first interface, the microcomputer having a first length;a display compartment attached to the microcomputer compartment, the display compartment having a display panel, a second conductive path, a ground path and a second interface, the display compartment having a second length approximating the first length; anda hinge coupling the display compartment to the microcomputer compartment, the hinge enabling the display compartment to rotate relative to the microcomputer compartment between an open position for viewing the display panel and a closed position at which the display panel is held to the microcomputer compartment, the hinge comprising a capacitative structure extending longitudinally relative to the display compartment and microcomputer compartment for a third length which is at least one-third the first length, the first interface and the second interface being connected to the capacitative structure;wherein the first conductive path is electrically coupled to the second conductive path;wherein the ground path is electrically coupled to the system ground through the second interface, capacitative structure and first interface;in which the first interface is planar having a length approximating the third length and having a width extending away from the hinge.