Patent ID: 6300921
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: G06F,G09G,Y10S

Abstract:
A portable computer having a computer module and a detachable flat panel display of a specific type and having a non-volatile memory, comprising:engagement apparatus including mechanical apparatus for attaching said detachable flat panel display to said computer module and a first multi-pin electrical connector for providing electrical data and command signals between the detachable flat panel display and the computer module; andcontrol circuitry including a memory device in the portable computer;wherein the control circuitry signals the detachable flat panel display through one or more pins of the first multi-pin electrical connector to return a unique identity code stored in the non-volatile memory of the flat-panel display through one or more pins of the multi-pin electrical connector, the unique identity code specific to the type of flat-panel display, and wherein the control circuitry selects a driver routine associated with the unique identity code and stored in said memory device, and utilizes the driver routine to operate said detachable flat panel display.