Book style foldable tablet with stand

In some embodiments, an electronic device includes a first portion, a second portion, a spine, and a support. The second portion is portion movably connected to the first portion by a hinge. The hinge has a hinge axis, and the spine is connected to the hinge and oriented parallel to the hinge axis. The support is connected to the spine and has a deployed position and a stowed position. The stowed position is abutting the spine and the deployed position is spaced apart from the spine to support the electronic device on a surface.

BACKGROUND

Background and Relevant Art

Wireless electronic devices provide users improved levels of freedom while remaining connected to personal and professional communications. Conventional folding laptop devices support a display with a base portion containing a keyboard. The form factor requires a base to support the display and limits the options for positions and postures of an electronic device.

BRIEF SUMMARY

In some embodiments, a book-style electronic device has a first portion and a second portion that are hinged therebetween to open and close similar to a conventional book. The first portion and second portion have displays thereon, that, when the electronic device is in an open position, display visual information to a user. When in the open position, a user may desire to view or interact with the electronic device while the electronic device is positioned on a table, desk, or other surface without the user needing to support the electronic device themselves. A deployable support is integrated into a spine or hinge of the electronic device such that, when deployed, the support holds the electronic device in one or more positions for comfortable viewing. The deployable support has a stowed position that minimizes interference of the support during handheld usage of the electronic device.

In some embodiments, an electronic device includes a first portion, a second portion, a spine, and a support. The second portion is movably connected to the first portion by a hinge. The hinge has a hinge axis, and the spine is connected to the hinge and oriented parallel to the hinge axis. The support is connected to the spine and has a deployed position and a stowed position. The stowed position is abutting the spine and the deployed position is spaced apart from the spine to support the electronic device on a surface.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for supporting an electronic device. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to supporting a foldable electronic device in a plurality of postures and on a variety of surfaces. In some embodiments, the foldable device has a closed position and an open position. In conventional laptop devices, the display is supported in the open posture by the base portion of the laptop device. In a book-style foldable electronic device, both portions of the electronic device may contain a display. The book-style foldable device can be oriented in a laptop posture in the open position and the first portion is supported by the second portion. However, in a book posture, with the hinge between the first portion and second portion and oriented vertically, both the first portion and second portion are oriented vertically, and neither are able to function as a base portion.

In some embodiments, a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure has an open position and a closed position. A first portion and a second portion of the electronic device are movable relative to one another around a hinge. In some embodiments, the hinge is a single-axis hinge. In other embodiments, the hinge is a multiple-axis hinge. For example, the hinge may have two or more parallel axes that each allow rotation of the first portion relative to the second portion.

The rotation of the first axis and the second axis may be independent of one another. In some examples, the rotation of the first axis and the second axis may be related. In some embodiments, the first axis and second axis rotate at the same rate, such that each axis is oriented at an equal angular position at point in the range of motion of the hinge. In some embodiments, the first axis and second axis rotate with determinate motion, allowing only one axis to move at a time.

In the closed position, and outer surface of the first portion and an outer surface of the second portion are oriented in opposite directions and form the outer surface of the electronic device. a, the hinge connects the first portion and second portion and forms a spine, similar to the spine or binding of a conventional book, that runs a length of the electronic device. In some embodiments according to the present disclosure, a book-style electronic device has a deployable support in the spine.

FIG.1is a perspective view of an electronic device100, according to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure. The electronic device100has a first portion102and a second portion104that are movable relative to one another by a hinge106. In some embodiments, the hinge106has a first hinge axis108-1and a second hinge axis108-2that each allow rotation of the first portion102and second portion104relative to a spine110, respectively. In some embodiments, the spine110is oriented parallel to the hinge axes108-1,108-2. In some embodiments, the spine110includes a deployable support112integrated therein.

In some embodiments, the electronic device has a first display on an inner surface of the first portion and a second display on an inner surface of the second portion. In some embodiments, the electronic device in the open position orients the first portion and the second portion at 180° relative to one another and positions the first display and the second display co-planar to one another. In this position, the first display and second display may be in data communication (e.g., through a processor and/or graphics module) that allows the first display and second display to present visual information to a user as if the first display and second display are a single, unified display area.

FIG.2is a perspective view of the electronic device100ofFIG.1, according to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure. The electronic device100has a first display114on the inner surface of the first portion102and a second display116on the inner surface of the second portion104. In some embodiments, the first display114and second display116present visual information to a user. A support integrated into the spine110of the electronic device100enhances the mobility and convenience of the electronic device100by allowing a user to view and interact with the electronic device100without need for accessories or additional devices to hold the electronic device100.

As a user may desire to view the visual information or interact with the visual information with the display upright, in some embodiments, a support is provided in the spine and/or hinge to support the electronic device substantially vertically upright and/or at an angle from upright similar to the display of a conventional laptop computer display. In some embodiments, the support holds the electronic device with the displays oriented at an angle greater than 30° from horizontal, greater than 45° from horizontal, greater than 60° from horizontal, or greater than 75° from horizontal.

FIG.3is a perspective view of an electronic device200with a deployable support212, according to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the support212rotates from a support axis218. In some embodiments, the support212deploys from a recess220in the spine210, such that when the support212is in a stowed position abutting the spine210, the support212is flush with the rest of the spine210.

In some embodiments, the support212is locked in the recess220while the electronic device is in a closed position (e.g., as illustrated inFIG.1). In some examples, the hinge206engages a pin or other locking mechanism that mechanically retains the support212in the stowed position in the recess220. Locking the support212in the stowed position while the electronic device200is in a closed position can prevent damage to the support212and/or spine210during transportation and/or use.

In some embodiments, the support212is locked in the recess212when the electronic device200is in a closed position and only deployable when the first portion202and second portion204are in the open position an co-planar (e.g., oriented 180° from one another, as illustrated inFIG.3). In some embodiments, the electronic device200and support212is stable in at least a three-point configuration when the first portion202and second portion204are in an open position and coplanar. Locking the support212in the stowed position while the electronic device200is not in an open position can prevent damage to the support212and/or spine210during transportation and/or use.

In some embodiments, a support is stable at a plurality of discrete positions. In some embodiments, the support is stable at a stowed position (e.g., a closed position in the spine or hinge) and at deployed positions that hold the display(s) at a 45° angle from horizontal and a 60° angle from horizontal. In some embodiments, a support is stable at any intermediate position from the stowed position to the deployed position at the end of the range of motion, such as a support including a friction hinge.

In some embodiments, the support is connected to the electronic device at a support axis. The support can rotate relative to the support axis to swing away from the first portion and second portion of the electronic device to hold the electronic device up. In some embodiments, a range of motion of the support around the support axis is in a range having an upper value, a lower value, or upper and lower values including any of 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°, 135°, 150°, 165°, 180° or any values therebetween. In some embodiments, the range of motion of the support is 180°. In some embodiments, the range of motion of the support is between 150° and 180°. In some embodiments, the range of motion of the support is less than 165°. In some embodiments, the range of motion of the support is between 45° and 180°.

The support has a length that is a percentage of a height of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the support has a length that is in a range having an upper value, a lower value, or upper and lower values including any of 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or any values therebetween of the height of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the support length is greater than 30% of the electronic device height. In some embodiments, the support length is less than 90% of the electronic device height. In some embodiments, the support length is between 30% and 90% of the electronic device height. In some embodiments, the support length is between 40% and 75% of the electronic device height. In some embodiments, the support length is about 50% of the electronic device height.

FIG.4is a side view of the electronic device ofFIG.3, according to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure. The electronic device200has a support212that is rotatable around a support axis218. In some embodiments, the support212has a range of motion222around the support axis218of 150°. In some embodiments, the support212is stable at any point therebetween, providing a continuously variable orientation of the electronic device on a surface.

In some embodiments, the support212has a length224that is related to the height226of the electronic device200. In the embodiment illustrated inFIG.4, the length224of the support212is approximately 50% of the height226of the electronic device200.

In some embodiments, a support includes an upper section and lower section, where the upper section and lower section are hinged at a center axis. The upper section and lower section are movable relative to the spine and/or hinge to translate the center axis away from the spine and/or hinge. In some embodiments, a connection point of the lower section to the spine is slidable relative to the spine and towards the upper section, such that the center axis is urged outward and away from the spine. In some embodiments, a connection point of the upper section to the spine is slidable relative to the spine and towards the lower section, such that the center axis is urged outward and away from the spine. In some embodiments, both the connection point of the lower section to the spine is slidable relative to the spine and towards the upper section and the connection point of the upper section to the spine is slidable relative to the spine and towards the lower section, such that the center axis is urged outward and away from the spine.

FIG.5is a side view of an electronic device300with a multi-linkage support312, according to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the support312has an upper section328and a lower section330that are connected to one another by a connection point332. The connection point332allows the upper section328and lower section330to rotate relative to one another around a center axis334. In some embodiments, the upper section328is rotatable (e.g., hinged) relative to the spine310and translationally fixed relative to the spine310while the lower section328can rotate and slide or translate relative to the spine310. In some embodiments, a portion of the support312is slidable or translatable relative to the spine310within a track336affixed to or integrated into the spine310.

In some embodiments, the upper section328is rotatable relative to the spine310and translatable relative to the spine310while the lower section328is rotatable but translationally fixed relative to the spine310. In some embodiments, the upper section328is rotatable relative to the spine310and translatable relative to the spine310and the lower section328can rotate and translate relative to the spine310.

While the support has been described herein as having a support axis at or near a vertical center of the spine, (e.g., the support extends like a leg from the spine of the electronic device), in some embodiments, the support is hinged at or near a bottom of the spine to fold out like a base portion. In some embodiments, the support holds the electronic device with the displays oriented at an angle greater than 30° from horizontal, greater than 45° from horizontal, greater than 60° from horizontal, or greater than 75° from horizontal.

FIG.6is a side view of an electronic device400, according to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, an electronic device400has a support412that is hinged near or at a bottom edge of the spine410and/or electronic device400. In some embodiments, a support412hinged at the bottom of the spine410allows for a full range of orientations of the display(s) with a smaller necessary range of motion422of the support412around the support axis418, when compared to a center-hinged support, such as described in relation toFIG.4.

In some embodiments, a support according to the present disclosure is stable at a plurality of discrete positions. In some embodiments, the support is stable at a stowed position (e.g., a closed position in the spine or hinge) and at deployed positions that hold the display(s) at a 45° angle from horizontal and a 60° angle from horizontal. In some embodiments, a support is stable at any intermediate position from the stowed position to the deployed position at the end of the range of motion, such as a support including a friction hinge.

The spine can provide additional functionality beyond the support. In some embodiments, the spine contains a deployable support in a portion of the spine while another portion of the spine contains a dock for an accessory of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the spine contains a dock for a stylus. The stylus may be received in the dock within a portion of the spine. In other embodiments, the dock is a magnetic dock that magnetically attracts and retains the stylus or other accessory. In some embodiments, the dock includes one or more electrical contacts through which the electronic device charges the stylus or other accessory device. In some embodiments, the dock includes a wireless charging device, such as a magnetic coil or near-field communication coil, that allows the electronic device to charge the stylus wirelessly while docked.

FIG.7is a top view of an electronic device500with an accessory dock positioned in the spine510, according to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the spine510has an accessory dock538positioned therein. In some embodiments, the spine510has an accessory dock538positioned on an exterior surface thereof. In some embodiments, the spine510can receive a stylus540or other accessory device within the spine510to store and/or protect the accessory device within the electronic device500.

In some embodiments, the accessory dock538includes a retention mechanism, such as a clip, a pin, a magnet, or another device that holds the accessory device in or on the accessory dock538. In some embodiments, the accessory dock538includes a charging device that can charge the accessory device, such as via electrical contacts which provide direct physical electrical communication with the accessory device or via a wireless charging mechanism, such as magnetic induction or optical charging.

In some embodiments, the spine and support are integrated with the hinge portion of the electronic device. A spine that is in line with the hinge axis (or axes) (e.g., positioned between two hinges) can embed the support between portions of the hinge to allow the electronic device to lie flat when the electronic device is in the open position with the first portion and second portion oriented at 180° from one another.

In some embodiments, an electronic device includes a plurality of supports positioned in the spine and/or hinge. In some embodiments, the supports open in opposite rotational directions to provide support to the device irrespective of orientation and/or with a smaller rotational range of motion of the supports. In such embodiments, a first support deploys by rotating around a first support axis to act as a leg and support the electronic device for viewing by a user. In order to move the display orientation to a low angle relative to horizontal (e.g., 20°), the first support would need to open to a large rotational angle around the first support axis, which may damage the first support or a connection between the first support and the electronic device.

To support the electronic device in such instances, the second support deploys by rotating around the second support axis. The second support can replicate the functionality and positioning of the first support opening to 135° by opening only to 45°. In some embodiments, limiting the rotational range or motion needed by the support axis can improve the strength of the supports and/or increase the operational lifetime of the supports.

FIG.8is a top view of an electronic device600with a spine610and support612that are flush with a hinge606, according to at least some embodiments of the present disclosure. The spine610is positioned in line with the hinge components of the hinge606of the electronic device600. By positioning the spine610between the hinge components, the electronic device600can reach a full flat posture when in the open position and the first portion602and second portion604are coplanar. When lying flat in the open position, a spine610positioned between the hinge components does not introduce a fulcrum point from which the electronic device600rotates.

FIG.9-1is a perspective view of the electronic device ofFIG.8. The electronic device600has a first hinge component606-1positioned proximate a first end of the spine610and a second hinge component606-2positioned proximate an opposite, second end of the spine610. In some embodiments, a spine610according to the present disclosure includes a plurality of supports612-1,612-2. In some embodiments, a first support612-1provides support for a first set of postures for the electronic device600while a second support612-2provides support for a second set of postures of the electronic device600.

FIG.9-2is a side view of the electronic device600ofFIG.9-1. The first support612-1is deployable from the spine610to a deployed position or range of deployed positions. In some embodiments, the first support612-1in the deployed position(s) supports the electronic device600used in a variety of upright postures, such as when a user views the electronic device600while watching video or reading documents on the electronic device600.

FIG.9-3is a side view of the electronic device600ofFIG.9-1. The second support612-2is deployable from the spine610to a deployed position or range of deployed positions. In some embodiments, the second support612-2in the deployed position(s) supports the electronic device600used in a variety of low-angle postures relative to the surface upon which the electronic device600rests, such as when a user uses the electronic device600for inking or other interaction with the touch-sensitive display.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for supporting an electronic device. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to supporting a foldable electronic device in a plurality of postures and on a variety of surfaces. In some embodiments, the foldable device has a closed position and an open position. In conventional laptop devices, the display is supported in the open posture by the base portion of the laptop device. In a book-style foldable electronic device, both portions of the electronic device may contain a display. The book-style foldable device can be oriented in a laptop posture in the open position and the first portion is supported by the second portion. However, in a book posture, with the hinge between the first portion and second portion oriented vertically, both portions are oriented vertically, and neither are able to function as a base portion.

In some embodiments, a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure has an open position and a closed position. A first portion and a second portion of the electronic device are movable relative to one another around a hinge. In some embodiments, the hinge is a single-axis hinge. In other embodiments, the hinge is a multiple-axis hinge. For example, the hinge may have two or more parallel axes that each allow rotation of the first portion relative to the second portion.

The rotation of the first axis and the second axis may be independent of one another. In some examples, the rotation of the first axis and the second axis may be related. In some embodiments, the first axis and second axis rotate at the same rate, such that each axis is oriented at an equal angular position at point in the range of motion of the hinge. In some embodiments, the first axis and second axis rotate with determinate motion, allowing only one axis to move at a time.

In the closed position, and outer surface of the first portion and an outer surface of the second portion are oriented in opposite directions and form the outer surface of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the hinge connects the first portion and second portion and forms a spine, similar to the spine or binding of a conventional book, that runs a length of the electronic device. In some embodiments according to the present disclosure, a book-style electronic device has a deployable support in the spine.

In some embodiments, the electronic device has a first display on an inner surface of the first portion and a second display on an inner surface of the second portion. In some embodiments, the electronic device in the open position orients the first portion and the second portion at 180° relative to one another and positions the first display and the second display co-planar to one another. In this position, the first display and second display may be in data communication (e.g., through a processor and/or graphics module) that allows the first display and second display to present visual information to a user as if the first display and second display are a single, unified display area.

As a user may desire to view the visual information or interact with the visual information with the display upright, in some embodiments, a support is provided in the spine and/or hinge to support the electronic device substantially vertically upright and/or at an angle from upright similar to the display of a conventional laptop computer display. In some embodiments, the support holds the electronic device with the displays oriented at an angle greater than 30° from horizontal, greater than 45° from horizontal, greater than 60° from horizontal, or greater than 75° from horizontal.

In some embodiments, a support is stable at a plurality of discrete positions. In some embodiments, the support is stable at a stowed position (e.g., a closed position in the spine or hinge) and at deployed positions that hold the display(s) at a 45° angle from horizontal and a 60° angle from horizontal. In some embodiments, a support is stable at any intermediate position from the stowed position to the deployed position at the end of the range of motion, such as a support including a friction hinge.

In some embodiments, the support is connected to the electronic device at a support axis. The support can rotate relative to the support axis to swing away from the first portion and second portion of the electronic device to hold the electronic device up. In some embodiments, a range of motion of the support around the support axis is in a range having an upper value, a lower value, or upper and lower values including any of 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°, 135°, 150°, 165°, 180° or any values therebetween. In some embodiments, the range of motion of the support is 180°. In some embodiments, the range of motion of the support is between 150° and 180°. In some embodiments, the range of motion of the support is less than 165°. In some embodiments, the range of motion of the support is between 45° and 180°.

The support has a length that is a percentage of a height of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the support has a length that is in a range having an upper value, a lower value, or upper and lower values including any of 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or any values therebetween of the height of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the support length is greater than 30% of the electronic device height. In some embodiments, the support length is less than 90% of the electronic device height. In some embodiments, the support length is between 30% and 90% of the electronic device height. In some embodiments, the support length is between 40% and 75% of the electronic device height. In some embodiments, the support length is about 50% of the electronic device height.

In some embodiments, a support includes an upper section and lower section, where the upper section and lower section are hinged at a center axis. The upper section and lower section are movable relative to the spine and/or hinge to translate the center axis away from the spine and/or hinge. In some embodiments, a connection point of the lower section to the spine is slidable relative to the spine and towards the upper section, such that the center axis is urged outward and away from the spine. In some embodiments, a connection point of the upper section to the spine is slidable relative to the spine and towards the lower section, such that the center axis is urged outward and away from the spine. In some embodiments, both the connection point of the lower section to the spine is slidable relative to the spine and towards the upper section and the connection point of the upper section to the spine is slidable relative to the spine and towards the lower section, such that the center axis is urged outward and away from the spine.

While the support has been described herein as having a support axis at or near a vertical center of the spine, (e.g., the support extends like a leg from the spine of the electronic device), in some embodiments, the support is hinged at or near a bottom of the spine to fold out like a base portion. In some embodiments, the support holds the electronic device with the displays oriented at an angle greater than 30° from horizontal, greater than 45° from horizontal, greater than 60° from horizontal, or greater than 75° from horizontal.

In some embodiments, a support is stable at a plurality of discrete positions. In some embodiments, the support is stable at a stowed position (e.g., a closed position in the spine or hinge) and at deployed positions that hold the display(s) at a 45° angle from horizontal and a 60° angle from horizontal. In some embodiments, a support is stable at any intermediate position from the stowed position to the deployed position at the end of the range of motion, such as a support including a friction hinge.

The spine can provide additional functionality beyond the support. In some embodiments, the spine contains a deployable support in a portion of the spine while another portion of the spine contains a dock for an accessory of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the spine contains a dock for a stylus. The stylus may be received in the dock within a portion of the spine. In other embodiments, the dock is a magnetic dock that magnetically attracts and retains the stylus or other accessory. In some embodiments, the dock includes one or more electrical contacts through which the electronic device charges the stylus or other accessory device. In some embodiments, the dock includes a wireless charging device, such as a magnetic coil or near-field communication coil, that allows the electronic device to charge the stylus wirelessly while docked.

In some embodiments, the spine and support are integrated with the hinge portion of the electronic device. A support that is in line with the hinge axis (or axes) can embed the support between portions of the hinge to allow the electronic device to lie flat when the electronic device is in the open position with the first portion and second portion oriented at 180° from one another.

In some embodiments, an electronic device includes a plurality of supports positioned in the spine and/or hinge. In some embodiments, the supports open in opposite rotational directions to provide support to the device irrespective of orientation and/or with a smaller rotational range of motion of the supports. In such embodiments, a first support deploys by rotating around a first support axis to act as a leg and support the electronic device for viewing by a user. In order to move the display orientation to a low angle relative to horizontal (e.g., 20°), the first support would need to open to a large rotational angle around the first support axis, which may damage the first support or a connection between the first support and the electronic device.

To support the electronic device in such instances, the second support deploys by rotating around the second support axis. The second support can replicate the functionality and positioning of the first support opening to 135° by opening only to 45°. In some embodiments, limiting the rotational range or motion needed by the support axis can improve the strength of the supports and/or increase the operational lifetime of the supports.

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for supporting an electronic device on a surface according to at least the examples provided in the sections below:1. An electronic device comprising:

a first portion (e.g., first portion102,FIG.1-2; first portion202,FIG.3-4);

a second portion (e.g., second portion104,FIG.1-2; second portion204,FIG.3-4) movably connected to the first portion by a hinge (e.g., hinge106,FIG.1; hinge606,FIG.8), the hinge having a hinge axis (e.g., hinge axis108-1,108-2,FIG.1);

a support (e.g., support112,FIG.1; support212,FIG.3-4; support312,FIG.5; support412,FIG.6; first support612-1,FIG.9-1,9-2; second support612-1,FIG.9-1,9-3) connected to the spine and having a deployed position and a stowed position, the stowed position abutting the spine and the deployed position spaced apart from the spine to support the electronic device on a surface.2. The electronic device of section 1, wherein the first portion includes a first display (e.g., first display114,FIG.2) and second portion includes a second display (e.g., second display116,FIG.2).3. The electronic device of sections 1 or 2, wherein the support is rotatable relative to the spine around a support axis (e.g., support axis218,FIG.3-4).4. The electronic device of any preceding section, wherein the support has a length (e.g., length224,FIG.4) that is at least 30% of a height (e.g., height226,FIG.4) of the electronic device.5. The electronic device of any preceding section, wherein the support includes a first section (e.g., upper section328,FIG.5) and a second section (e.g., lower section330,FIG.5), the first section being rotatably connected (e.g., connection point332,FIG.5) to the second section.6. The electronic device of section 5, wherein the second section is slidably connected to the spine.7. The electronic device of section 5, wherein the first section is slidably connected to the spine.8. The electronic device of section 1, wherein the spine further includes an accessory dock (e.g., accessory dock538,FIG.7).9. The electronic device of section 8, wherein the accessory dock includes a charging device to charge an accessory device.10. The electronic device of section 9, wherein the charging device is a wireless charging device.11. The electronic device of section 8, wherein the accessory dock includes a retention mechanism to retain an accessory device (e.g., stylus540,FIG.7) in the accessory dock.12. The electronic device of section 8, wherein the accessory dock is positioned within the spine to receive an accessory device at least partially within the spine.13. The electronic device of any preceding section, wherein the support is stable at a plurality of discrete angular positions around the support axis.14. The electronic device of any preceding section, wherein the support is connected to the spine by a friction hinge, the friction hinge allowing the support to hold the electronic device at any position within the range of motion of the support relative to the spine.15. The electronic device of any preceding section wherein the first portion and second portion have a closed position in which the first portion and second portion are positioned with an inner surface of the first portion adjacent an inner surface of the second portion, and the support is locked in a stowed position when the first portion and second portion are in the closed position.16. The electronic device of any preceding section, wherein the first portion and second portion have an open position in which the first portion and second portion are positioned with an inner surface of the first portion co-planar with an inner surface of the second portion, and the support is unlocked and deployable only when the first portion and second portion are in the open position.17. The electronic device of any preceding section, further comprising a second support connected to the spine and deployable from the spine independently of the support.18. An electronic device comprising

a first portion (e.g., first portion102,FIG.1-2; first portion202,FIG.3-4);

a second portion (e.g., second portion104,FIG.1-2; second portion204,FIG.3-4) movably connected to the first portion by a hinge (e.g., hinge106,FIG.1; hinge606,FIG.8), the hinge having a first hinge component (e.g., first hinge component606-1,FIG.9-1) and a second hinge component (e.g., second hinge component606-2,FIG.9-1) and the hinge having a hinge axis (e.g., hinge axis108-1,108-2,FIG.1);

a spine (e.g., spine610,FIG.8-9-2) positioned between the first hinge component and the second hinge component; and

a support (e.g., support112,FIG.1; support212,FIG.3-4; support312,FIG.5; support412,FIG.6; first support612-1,FIG.9-1,9-2; second support612-1,FIG.9-1,9-3) connected to the spine and having a deployed position and a stowed position, the stowed position abutting the spine and the deployed position spaced apart from the spine to support the electronic device on a surface.19. The electronic device of section 18, wherein:

the electronic device has an open position with the first portion and second portion oriented at 180° and coplanar, and

wherein the support has a stowed position in the spine and the spine and support are flush with the first portion and second portion when the support is in the stowed position and the electronic device is in the open position.20. An electronic device comprising

a first portion (e.g., first portion102,FIG.1-2; first portion202,FIG.3-4) having a first display (e.g., first display114,FIG.2) positioned on an inner surface;

a second portion (e.g., second portion104,FIG.1-2; second portion204,FIG.3-4) movably connected to the first portion by a hinge (e.g., hinge106,FIG.1; hinge606,FIG.8), the second portion having a second display (e.g., second display116,FIG.2) positioned on an inner surface, where the first display and second display are proximate and oriented toward one another in a closed position and coplanar in an open position, the hinge having a hinge axis (e.g., hinge axis108-1,108-2,FIG.1);

a support (e.g., support112,FIG.1; support212,FIG.3-4; support312,FIG.5; support412,FIG.6; first support612-1,FIG.9-1,9-2; second support612-1,FIG.9-1,9-3) connected to the spine at a support axis (e.g., support axis218,FIG.3-4) and having a deployed position and a stowed position, the stowed position abutting the spine and the deployed position rotated around the support axis with a portion of the support spaced apart from the spine to support the electronic device on a surface.

It should be understood that any directions or reference frames in the preceding description are merely relative directions or movements. For example, any references to “front” and “back” or “top” and “bottom” or “left” and “right” are merely descriptive of the relative position or movement of the related elements.