Abstract:
A portable computer having a plurality of viewable interfaces including a dual screen viewable from multiple and opposing vantages that is removable from the device and is freestanding utilizing a base element. Additionally the present invention has a touch screen capability and interface elements including but not limited to a keyboard, mouse, speakers, media ports, CD ports. Finally the present invention has an exterior metal structure and Teflon lined interior interface and components for incorporated biometric devices including finger printing and eye scan functions.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates generally to computers and, more specifically, to a portable computer having a dual interface comprising a detachable screen having both a first and second viewable sides that are adjustable both horizontally and vertically whereby the user may interact with one or both of the interfaces with any known communication means. The user of the present invention may interact with the present invention in a plurality of means including but not limited to biometric identification, finger printing, touch screens, and eye scans. Additionally the present invention is comprised of an exterior metal outer portion and an interior Teflon liner to protect and provide for the inventions durability. Finally the present invention may be constructed in a plurality of forms including a laptop and lapdesk configuration. 
     2. Description of the Prior Art 
     There are other computer devices designed for providing multiple displays Typical of these is U.S. Pat. No. 4,496,943 issued to Greenblatt on Jan. 29, 1985. 
     Another patent was issued to Dunn on Jan. 29, 1985 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,497,036. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 4,769,764 was issued to Levanon on Sep. 6, 1988 and still yet another was issued on Aug. 18, 1998 to Ouchi et al as U.S. Pat. No. 5,796,577. 
     Another patent was issued to Van Brocklin et al on Jul. 24, 20010 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,266,241. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 6,411,288 was issued to Min on Jun. 25, 288. Another was issued to Duquette on Mar. 11, 2003 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,532,146 and still yet another was issued on Dec. 23, 2003 to Ponx as U.S. Pat. No. 6,667,878. 
     Another patent was issued to Thompson on Apr. 26, 2001 as U.S. Patent No. 2001/0000447. Yet another U.S. Patent No. 2002/0122290 was issued to Davis IV on September 2002. Another was issued to Kiniko Industrial corporation on Oct. 17, 2002 as PCT. Patent No. WO02/082213 and still yet another was issued on Jun. 1, 2005 to Beech Technology Incorporated as U.S. Patent No. WO2005/119404. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,496,943 
     Inventor: Richard W. Greenblatt 
     Issued: Jan. 29, 1985 
     A portable information display system, corresponding generally to a computer “terminal”, employs a compact embodiment of a size to fit under a typical airline seat. Subassemblies including a modem, a power supply, a cathode ray tube, a protocol convertor, and a keyboard are specifically arranged inside the housing to permit optimal operation in minimal volume. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,497,036 
     Inventor: James P. Dunn 
     Issued: Jan. 29, 1985 
     In the disclosed portable computer, a keyboard with keys for entering at least a full alphabet and ten digits is coupled to a computer system that includes a central processing unit which is in turn coupled to a display arrangement with a liquid crystal display. The entire computer is mounted in a case composed of a base and a cover hinged to the base. The base houses the computer system and the keyboard, and exposes the keyboard for operation by a user when the cover is open, while the cover houses the display arrangement and exposes the liquid crystal display on its inner surface. The cover is hinged at the edge of the base and, when closed, covers substantially the entire upper surface of the base. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,769,764 
     Inventor: Isaac Levanon 
     Issued: Sep. 6, 1988 
     A computer system comprises a generally U-shaped base unit (10) and a generally-rectangular travel unit (12) which mates with the base unit, between the legs (34, 36) of the “U”. The portable unit contains a complete computer system, including a flip-up monitor screen (14), a disc drive (20), and a detachable keyboard (24). The mating base unit includes expansion slots (30) for additional memory, peripheral equipment controllers, a CRT controller, etc. Also the base unit includes a controller (112) for one or more additional disc drives (26, 28). The facing sides of the legs of the U-shaped base unit have a step-shaped configuration (42, 44, 46) and the portable unit fits onto the step. The bight portion (38) of the base unit has a front connector (49A) for mating with the portable unit and rear connectors (48, 58A) for connection of additional equipment, such as a printer and modem. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,796,577 
     Inventor: Genjiro Ouchi et al 
     Issued: Aug. 18, 1998 
     The notebook computer 1 comprises a keyboard 2 positioned on the upper surface of a computer body 10, an operating ball 22, function keys 24 and the like. A cover member fixed to the computer body 10 by a hinge 40 so that it opens and closes against the computer body is supported in an open position substantially perpendicular to the body 10. A first display device 60 is formed on the inner surface of the cover member 50, and a second display device 70 is formed on the outer surface thereof. The operator and the client facing each other with the notebook computer positioned between them could share the same screen information by watching each of the two display devices in front of them. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,266,241 
     Inventor: Van Brocklin et al 
     Issued: Jul. 24, 2001 
     A notebook computer has a base with a keyboard. A display is attached to the base. A stand having a first and second position is mounted to the base such that when the stand is in the first position the display is at a first height and when the stand is in the second position, the display is at a second height that is at least one inch higher than the first height. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,411,288 
     Inventor: Yoon-ki Min 
     Issued: Jun. 25, 2002 
     A flat panel display device including a panel unit for displaying an image, a main body unit controlling an image displayed on the panel unit, and a folder connecting the panel unit and the main body unit. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,532,146 
     Inventor: Daniel Louis Duquette 
     Issued: Mar. 11, 2003 
     A display apparatus comprises a device enclosure supporting a front panel and a monitor housing supporting a first monitor screen. The monitor housing is pivotally engaged with the device enclosure, and enabled for pivotal movement between a closed position wherein the first monitor screen is approximately parallel to the front panel, and an open position, placing the first monitor screen at an angle to the front panel. A sliding assembly supports plural further monitor screens. The further monitor screens are enabled for sliding movement between concealed positions within the monitor housing and viewing positions lateral to the monitor housing. The further monitor screens are further enabled, when placed in their viewing positions, for pivotal movement relative to the monitor assembly for improved viewing, jointly, of the plural screens. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,667,878 
     Inventor: David A. Ponx 
     Issued: Dec. 23, 2003 
     The instant invention is a laptop or notebook computer which employs first and second display screens coupled electronically to display identical images at the same time. The dual screen capability is ideal for business presentations, instruction and other like uses. The two screens are mechanically coupled to each other and to the computer in a manner which allows the three elements to be collapsed into a compact unit. A cover is provided to protect the second screen. The cover functions as the top of the computer when the unit is collapsed. The cover may be hinged to the second screen or may be designed to slide off. 
     U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2001/0000447 
     Inventor: Eric Thompson 
     Issued: Apr. 26, 2001 
     A mobile computer docking mechanism which transforms a laptop computer into a fully capable desktop computing and telephony system. The invention facilitates the use of the laptop liquid crystal display screen while the laptop computer is in the docked position. The network, keyboard and power ports are connected in the docked position, and the entire desktop configuration has a very low profile taking up very little desktop space. The upright position and design facilitates proper docking and an adjustable ergonomic viewing position, elevation as well as angularity. A combination of two laptops can provide the ability to view and operate simultaneously. 
     U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2002/0122290 
     Inventor: Chester Arthur Davis IV 
     Issued: Sep. 5, 2002 
     A notebook computer stand for a notebook computer provides a U-shaped pocket and a support. The U-shaped pocket receives the relatively thicker frame portion of the notebook computer housing the keyboard, the CPU, the mouse, and related hardware. The notebook computer&#39;s hinged display is deployed above the pocket for ease of viewing. In one embodiment, the notebook computer stand includes a storage compartment, cable slots for routing cables connected to the notebook computer, and height adjusters for varying the height of the computer stand and, indirectly, the viewing angle of the display. 
     International Published Application Number WO 02/082213 
     Inventor: Kiniko Industrial Corporation 
     Issued: Oct. 17, 2002 
     A portable computer having a monitor/keyboard module and a CPU module which can be separated from each other and selectively recombined. A dual track system allows the portable computer to be compact yet able to provide for the uncomplicated insertion and removal of six standard commercial off-the-shelf computer data storage devices. The monitor/keyboard module includes a detachable keyboard and touchpad mouse, and a monitor which is manually rotatable from an upright position to a compact position. The monitor can be locked in its compact position to ensure safe transport and to prevent anyone from easily typing or from viewing the monitor while the user is absent. Power and data communications cables are removably attached to a connector panel located on one side of the CPU module so that common computer data storage devices may be connected and disconnected exteriorly to the CPU module. 
     International Published Application Number WO 2005/119404 
     Inventor: Grant Beech 
     Issued: Jun. 1, 2005 
     The present invention provides a coupling mechanism between a primary computing device and a secondary computing device, wherein each computing device may be physically separated from each other while continuing to communicate with each other. The primary computing device has the minimum functionality of a complete computing system such as a Tablet PC&lt;TM&gt;, for example, and the secondary computing device has the minimum functionality of a hand-held computer monitor. The secondary computing device may also however, have the functionality of a complete computing system, or other level of functionality therebetween. The primary computing device may act as a master and control the functionality of the secondary computing device via a network or data bus connection, for example. The secondary computing device may be toggled between computer monitor functionality and secondary computer functionality regardless of whether or not the two computers are physically connected. 
     While these portable computers may be suitable for the purposes for which they were designed, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention, as hereinafter described. 
     SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
     A primary object of the present invention is to provide a portable computer having a plurality of viewable interfaces including a dual screen viewable from multiple and opposing vantages. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable computer having a plurality of incorporated biometric devices including finger printing and eye scan functions. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a portable computer having an exterior metal structure and Teflon lined interior interface. 
     Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a portable computer having an interface including but not limited to a keyboard, mouse, speakers, media ports, CD ports and touch screen capability. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable computer having a balance support to provided to pivotally fold to a down position or back to a closed position. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a portable computer having a separable monitor including a base element that displays an identical display viewable from opposing vantages. 
     Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the description proceeds. 
     The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a portable computer having a plurality of viewable interfaces including a dual screen viewable from multiple and opposing vantages that is removable from the device and is freestanding utilizing a base element. Additionally the present invention has a touch screen capability and interface elements including but not limited to a keyboard, mouse, speakers, media ports, CD ports. Finally the present invention has an exterior metal structure and Teflon lined interior interface and components for incorporated biometric devices including finger printing and eye scan functions. 
     The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear from the description to follow. In the description reference is made to the accompanying drawing, which forms a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying drawing, like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views. 
     The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is best defined by the appended claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES 
       In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: 
         FIG. 1  is an illustrative view of the present invention in use. 
         FIG. 2  is an illustrative view of the lapdesk dual interface portable-stationary computer of the present invention in a laptop and desktop configuration. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the present invention in the closed position. 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a sectional view of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  is a frontal view of the monitor of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  is an interior view of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is a right side view of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9  is a left side view of the present invention. 
         FIG. 10  is a perspective view of the present invention. 
         FIG. 11  is a side view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 12  is an illustrative view of the present invention in use. 
         FIG. 13  is an interior view of the present invention in use as a lapdesk. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCED NUMERALS 
     Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the figures illustrate the Dual Interface Portable Computer of the present invention. With regard to the reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the various drawing figures.
           10  Dual Interface Portable Computer of the present invention     12  computer casing     14  monitor     16  touch screen     18  user interface     20  user     22  speaker     24  GPS button     26  lapdesk support     28  camera     30  power button     32  DVD driver     34  keyboard     36  mouse     38  small media port     40  USB port     42  desk button     44  lap button     46  auxiliary button     48  RJ11 telephone and R45 network     50  battery     52  GPS module     54  video card     56  memory     58  motherboard     60  power supply     62  hard drive     64  wireless LAN     66  fan     68  external mouse     70  first display screen     72  second display screen     74  double screen base     76  laptop configuration     78  desktop configuration     80  carrying case       

     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The following discussion describes in detail one embodiment of the invention (and several variations of that embodiment). This discussion should not be construed, however, as limiting the invention to those particular embodiments, practitioners skilled in the art will recognize numerous other embodiments as well. For definition of the complete scope of the invention, the reader is directed to appended claims. 
       FIG. 1  is an illustrative view of the present invention  10  in use. Shown is the user  20  working on the dual interface portable computer of the present invention  10  having a case  12  comprising an exterior metal with an interior Teflon liner. Said computer  10  incorporating biometric identification including fingerprint and eye scan functions. The monitor  14  is movable between various predetermined positions including horizontal and vertical. The monitor  14  detachable from the computer case  12  having a first viewable side and a second viewable side, touch screen, GPS, network router, when possible. 
       FIG. 2  is an illustrative view of the lapdesk dual interface portable-stationary computer of the present invention in a laptop and desktop configuration. As illustrated the present invention  10  can be used in its laptop configuration  78  and a desktop configuration  80  using support  26  and furthermore providing carrying case  76 . Both configuration can support but are not limited to biometric identification, finger printing, touch screens, and eye scans. 
       FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the present invention  10  in the closed position having a case  12  comprising an exterior metal with an interior Teflon liner. The monitor housing is pivotally engaged with the user interface  18  which provides a keyboard, mouse, biometric identification, DVD driver and a plurality of ports. Additionally the present invention provides for speakers  22 , a GPS  24  and touch screen  16 . 
       FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the present invention  10 . Shown is the laptop computer of the present invention  10  having an enclosure supporting a pivotally engaged user interface comprising a keyboard  34 , mousepad  36 , speakers  22 , small media port  38 , USB ports  40 , a power button  30 , a desk button  42 , a lap button  44 , a camera  28  and a DVD driver  32 . The monitor provides biometric identification including finger print and eye scan functions. A balance support  26  is provided and is pivotally folded to a down position or back to a closed position. 
       FIG. 5  is a sectional view of the present invention  10 . Shown is the laptop/desktop computer of the present invention  10  having an enclosure case  12  supporting a pivotally engaged user interface  18  and a balance support  26  that is provided and is pivotally folded to a down position or back to a closed position. 
       FIG. 6  is a frontal view of the monitor of the present invention. Shown is the present invention  10  with a monitor  14  having USB ports  40 , a power button  30 , a desk button  42 , a lap button  44 , a camera  28 , a GPS  24  and an auxiliary button  46 . A monitor  14  movable between various predetermined positions including horizontal and vertical. The monitor  14  detachable from the computer case having a first viewable side and a second viewable side. 
       FIG. 7  is an interior view of the present invention  10 . Shown are the inner components that comprise the present invention  10  including an RJ11 telephone and R45 network  48 , battery  50 , GPS module  52 , video card  54 , memory  56 , motherboard  58 , power supply  60 , hard drive  62 , wireless LAN  64  and a plurality of fans  66 . 
       FIG. 8  is a right side view of the present invention  10 . Shown is the case  12  open to reveal the monitor  14 , support  26  and user interface  18 . 
       FIG. 9  is a left side view of the present invention  10 . Shown is the case  12  open to reveal the monitor  14 , support  26  and user interface  18 . 
       FIG. 10  is a perspective view of the present invention  10 . Shown is the computer of the present invention  10  having an additional external mouse  68  attached thereto. 
       FIG. 11  is a side view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention  10 . Shown is a laptop computer which employs first  70  and second  72  display screens coupled electronically to display identical images at the same time and supported as such with a base member  74 . The two screens are collapsible into a compact unit. The monitors are movable between various positions including horizontal and vertical. 
       FIG. 12  is an illustrative view of the present invention  10  in use. Shown is the keyboard  34  detached from the monitor  14  and the support  26  enabling both the first display screen  70  and the second  72  to be stable and viewable. An external mouse  68  is also connected thereto. 
       FIG. 13  is an interior view of the present invention  10  in use as a lapdesk. Shown are the internal components of the present invention  10  when functioning in the form of its lapdesk variant including speakers  22 , a DVD driver  32 , keyboard  34  and base  74 . 
     It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together may also find a useful application in other types of methods differing from the type described above. 
     While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. 
     Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.