Patent ID: 7440266
Filing Date: 2008-10-21
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A portable electronic device, comprising: a main body having a recess, the recess having a plurality of first electrical connecting points for transmitting power and information; at least one connecting member having one end pivotally connected to the recess, wherein the at least one connecting member includes: an adjustably extendible and retractable cylindrical member, enabling the first display module to be driven away from the recess when the cylindrical member is extended, and to be driven close to and stored into the recess when the cylindrical member is retracted; a first turning unit having one end connected to the recess and another end pivotally connected to one end of the cylindrical member, for driving the turning motion of the cylindrical member; and a second turning unit having one end pivotally connected to the first display module and another end connected to the other end of the cylindrical member; a first display module pivotally connected to the other end of the connecting member, the first display module being driven by movement of the connecting member to be stored into the recess or turned out from the recess to a position parallel and next to an end of the main body; a wire running from the main body via the at least one connecting member to the first display module for transmitting power and information to the first display module; and a second display module being accommodated between the recess and the first display module and removably engaged in the recess for receiving the power and information transmitted from the first electrical connecting points; wherein the second display module comprises a plurality of second electrical connecting points corresponding to the first electrical connecting points and the second display module receives power and information transmitted from the first electrical connecting points via the second electrical connecting points.