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Patent US20020077161 - Portable electronic devices - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsA portable electronic device (100) has a cover part (102) carrying a display (112) connected to a base part (104) carrying a keyboard (118) by means of a hinge arrangement (106). The cover part can move relatively to the base part from a closed configuration to an open configuration. The hinge arrangement...http://www.google.com/patents/US20020077161?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020077161 - Portable electronic devicesAdvanced Patent SearchTry the new Google Patents, with machine-classified Google Scholar results, and Japanese and South Korean patents.Publication numberUS20020077161 A1Publication typeApplicationApplication numberUS 10/021,922Publication dateJun 20, 2002Filing dateDec 13, 2001Priority dateDec 19, 2000Also published asEP1217501A2, EP1217501A3, US7158634Publication number021922, 10021922, US 2002/0077161 A1, US 2002/077161 A1, US 20020077161 A1, US 20020077161A1, US 2002077161 A1, US 2002077161A1, US-A1-20020077161, US-A1-2002077161, US2002/0077161A1, US2002/077161A1, US20020077161 A1, US20020077161A1, US2002077161 A1, US2002077161A1InventorsMarko EromakiOriginal AssigneeMarko EromakiExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (6), Referenced by (65), Classifications (14), Legal Events (4) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetPortable electronic devices
DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0032] [0032]FIGS. 1a to 1 d show a combined mobile telephone and PDA device 100. The device 100 can adopt a folded closed configuration (FIG. 1a) and an unfolded open configuration (FIG. 1d). Features of the device 100 will now be explained by referring to FIG. 1c. The device 100 has a first part 102 and a second part 104 joined by a hinge arrangement 106. The first part 102 has an upper surface 108 and a lower surface 110 which faces the second part 104 when the device 100 is in the closed folded configuration. The upper surface 108 carries a display 112. The second part 104 has an upper surface 114 and an opposing lower surface 116. The upper surface 114 faces the first part 104 when the device 100 is in the closed folded configuration. The upper surface 114 carries a keyboard 118 having alphabetical keys in a QWERTY format, numerical keys and keys to carrying out functions, such as telephony or PDA functions. [0033] The first part 102 is primarily a CMT unit and the second part is primarily a PDA unit. The first part 102 comprises a processor, static and dynamic memory, a baseband/radio frequency (RF) part including a transceiver, an antenna, a speaker and a microphone and any other necessary hardware and software to enable it to carry out wireless telephony operations. Thus, it may also comprise a phonebook, hardware and software to carry out normal call functions (SEND and END) and to send, receive and display emails, faxes and images. The first part 102 also comprises a recess within which a subscriber identity module (SIM) can be located and a suitable reading/writing device to enable the processor to read data from, and write data to, the SIM. The first part 102 also comprises a battery and power control and power supply circuitry to provide power to the first part and the second part. The second part comprises a processor, static and dynamic memory and any other necessary hardware and software to enable it to carry out PDA operations. This may include providing calendar functions, games and notepads. The first part 102 and the second part 104 also comprise user interface elements as has been described in the foregoing and will be described further in the following. Functionality of the two processors may be integrated so that only a single processor is needed. [0034] A set of keys 120 is adjacent to the display 112 and can be used to operate the device as a PDA in combination with the display 112. In addition to an on/off key and a cursor key, other keys are provided to enable access to be obtained to various functions and applications such as an address book, a diary, writing memos and a to do list. The set of keys 120 can be used in combination with the display 112 to dial telephone numbers, for example by selecting telephone numbers already stored in a memory of the device or by selecting a sequence of individual numbers from the display 112. [0035] In the closed configuration the device 100 is primarily useable as a mobile telephone. In the open configuration the device 100 can be used either as a mobile telephone (particularly in a hands-free arrangement) and as a PDA. If the device 100 is being used as a PDA in the open configuration, the keyboard is accessible and use of the PDA functions becomes more flexible and easier. In either configuration, the same PDA applications and the same information stored within the device 100 are used. [0036] Opening and closing of the device 100 will now be explained by referring to FIGS. 1a to 1 d in combination with FIGS. 2a to 2 e. It can be seen that FIGS. 1a and 2 a, FIGS. 1b and 2 b, FIGS. 1c and 2 d and FIGS. 1d and 2 e all correspond. FIG. 2c has no correspondence in FIGS. 1a to 1 d. [0037] Corresponding sides of the first part 102 and the second part 104 are connected by pairs of connecting elements 122 and 124 and 126 and 128. In each pair of the connecting elements, one of the connecting elements, 122 and 126, is in a bent or angled form and has an elbow. Each connecting element is connected at one of its ends to the first part 102 and at the other of its ends to the second part 104 at connection points so that the connecting elements can rotate relatively to the first part 102 and the second part 104 about axes of rotation 134, 136, 138 and 140. [0038] As can be seen in FIGS. 1b, 1 c and 1 d, the pairs of connecting elements, 122 and 124 and 126 and 128, fit into slots 130 and 132 provided in the sides of the first part 102. In FIGS. 2a to 2 d, detail of the slots 130 and 132 and accommodation of the connecting elements within them has been omitted for clarity. Corresponding slots are provided in the sides of the second part 104 as will be described in the following in relation to FIG. 4. [0039] There are certain significant features concerning the connecting elements which should be noted. These features can be seen most clearly in FIGS. 2a to 2 e. The distances between connection points for the connecting elements in each pair, 122 and 124 and 126 and 128, are different. On a common side of the first part 102 and the second part 104, the connecting points at which the connecting elements are connected are separated by different amounts. [0040] Opening of the device 100 will now be described. In a preferred embodiment, the device 100 has a latch mechanism to prevent it from opening accidentally. Once the latch mechanism is released, the device 100 can be opened. FIG. 2a shows the device 100 in a closed configuration. In FIG. 2b, the first part 102 and the second part 104 are forced apart by a user and the first part 102 moves largely in a direction Y. However, it also moves to some extent in a translational direction X. In FIG. 2c, the separation in the Y direction of the first part 102 and the second part 104 is approximately at a maximum (determined mainly by the length of connecting elements 124 and 128) but the movement in the X direction continues. In FIG. 2d, the movement in the X direction is nearing its maximum (again determined mainly by the length of the connecting elements 124 and 128) and then any further movement of the first part 102 is largely a rotational movement about the connection points by which it is connected to the connecting elements 122 and 126. [0041] It should be noted that although the two parts are initially substantially parallel whilst in the closed configuration (FIG. 2a), as their translational offset in the X direction increases, the combination in the difference in the distance between connection points in respective connecting elements in the pairs and the difference in the amount of separation of the connecting points causes the first part 102 to become inclined relatively to the second part 104 to a greater extent. The degree of the inclination is controlled by the differences in the distances and the separations. The limit of this inclination is determined by a suitable stopping arrangement. [0042] The effect of using the connecting elements 122 and 126 which have an elbow can be seen in FIGS. 1d and 2 e. The inclination of the first part 102 is stopped at a point at which the elbows of the connecting elements 122 and 126 rest on a flat surface 210 on which the second part rests when the device 100 is in the open configuration. In this way, the connecting elements 122 and 126 help support the device when it is in the open configuration and prevents it from toppling over backwards. Thus, it is not so necessary to minimise the weight of the first part 102. [0043] [0043]FIGS. 3a to 3 e show schematic side views of a device according to another embodiment of the invention as it is being opened. In this embodiment, straight connecting elements are provided. The effect of using a combination of a difference in length in respective pairs of the connecting elements and a difference in the amount of separation of connecting points can be seen. The display orientation is also shown in FIGS. 3b to 3 e by means of an arrow 310. [0044] Closing of the device 100 occurs in a reverse sequence of steps to those described in the foregoing. [0045] [0045]FIG. 4 shows another view of the device 100 according to FIGS. 1a to 1 d. This is an isometric view from beneath the device showing its underside. This shows the lower surfaces 110 and 116 and slots 410 and 412 for accommodating respective pairs of the connecting elements 122 and 124 and 126 and 128 when the device 100 is in a closed configuration. In addition FIG. 4 shows suitable locations to accommodate a battery and a SIM. The locations are shown by covers 414 and 416 which would respectively cover recesses to accommodate the battery and the SIM. [0046] [0046]FIGS. 5a to 5 c show steps involved in opening of a device 500 according to yet another embodiment of the invention. The general opening procedure is similar to that described in FIGS. 1a to 1 d and 2 a to 2 e and is not repeated here. The main difference to note is a cable 510 or some other suitable means, which is used to convey electrical power and electrical signals between a first part 512 and a second part 514. The cable 510 is terminated at each end with a flexing-tolerant connector with which it is connected to respective ones of the first and second parts 512 and 514. Additionally or alternatively the cable can twist and turn itself and thus can accommodate whatever torsional strain is applied. In this case, flexing-tolerant connectors do not have to be used. It should be noted that the first part 512 is provided on its underside with a recess 516 into which the cable 510 can be received when the device 500 is in the open configuration. In this embodiment, the cable 510 is largely unconstrained except at its ends. [0047] [0047]FIG. 6 shows a device 600 according to yet still another embodiment of the invention. In common with FIG. 5, this also deals with electrical connection between a first part 610 and a second part 612. In this embodiment a cable 614 is connected to a connecting element 616. In another embodiment the cable 614 is otherwise associated with the connecting element 616, for example the cable 614 may be contained within it. [0048] Rather than having a physical connection between the first part and the second part, they may be connected by a wireless link, for example by a low power radio frequency (LPRF) link or by a Bluetooth link. In this case, the first part and the second part are each provided with a suitable transceiver. In case a Bluetooth transceiver is provided in each part, then a power source such as a battery may be provided in each part. If a wireless link is provided, it is preferred that either one of the parts is disengageable from the connecting elements and be used (for example hand-held) whilst the other part is in another, perhaps more secure, location. In this way, the parts can still be in wireless communication with each other. [0049] Although in the foregoing, opening and closing of devices has been described in which force is applied by hand, in another embodiment, a spring-loaded mechanism is provided which provides the necessary force to open a device. In such a device, when hand force is used to close the device, the spring-loaded mechanism stores energy and then on release of a release mechanism, the stored energy is used to open the device. Alternatively, the device may be provided with an electric motor and suitable power source to provide the force to open and close the device. [0050] Although in the foregoing, the first part and the second part have been described as being approximately the same size and meeting together in order provide a closed casing of the device, the first part or the second part may actually partly enclose the other part when the device is in its closed configuration. In this embodiment, one part is provided with walls which partly or wholly cover the sides of the other part. One particular embodiment is a box construction in which one part slides into the other part. In these embodiments, it is convenient if the connecting elements are also enclosed. [0051] Although the invention has been described as a portable device, in another embodiment it is not portable but may be adapted to be used in a fixed location. For example, the device may be a desktop computer or part of an entertainment system, for example part of a music playing system. Those skilled in the art will understand that the invention may be applied to devices in which one user interface element should be readily available and another user interface element available depending on whether the device is in an open or a closed configuration. [0052] Particular implementations and embodiments of the invention have been described. It is clear to a person skilled in the art that the invention is not restricted to details of the embodiments presented above, but that it can be implemented in other embodiments using equivalent means without deviating from the characteristics of the invention. The scope of the invention is only restricted by the attached patent claims. 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