Patent ID: 6301098
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A book-shaped information apparatus, comprising:a cover having a first inside surface coupled to a second inside surface, said inside surfaces being aligned and facing each other when said cover is in a closed position, said inside surfaces not facing each other when said cover is in an open position;a video display unit conveying varying visual information to a user, said video display unit being secured to said first inside surface of said cover;a main unit processing data including the visual information, said main unit being secured to said second inside surface of said cover and being electrically coupled to said video display unit;a hinge unit disposed between said main unit and said video display unit, said hinge unit being secured to said main unit; anda keyboard rotatably mounted to said hinge unit, wherein said keyboard can be rotated in a first direction toward said video display unit and can be rotated in a second direction toward said main unit.