Patent ID: 6037954
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A portable electronic text reading device for reading text information previously stored on a storage medium comprising:a display screen for displaying text information of a document being read, and optionally system control data;a control panel for receiving control inputs from a user;a memory device for reading text information from a removable memory medium, for display on the monitor;a microprocessor circuit responsive to control inputs from the control panel, for controlling the reading of text information from the memory medium, and for displaying read text information on the display screen;a gripping portion comprising a resilient shock and impact absorbing material arranged to cover at least a portion of the housing, the gripping portion having a non-slip easy-grip surface for allowing the device to be easily and comfortably grasped by a user through extended periods of use, and simultaneously providing shock and impact protection for the device; andthe housing being suitably designed to facilitate ease of use and comfort of the user over extended periods of use of the device, and further to effectively protect the display screen, control panel, memory device, and microprocessor circuit from damage due to impacts or ingress of foreign matter.