Patent Description:
The described embodiments relate generally to computing devices. More particularly, the present embodiments relate to computing devices including a housing and a display.

The components of computing devices, including housings for computing devices, can be designed or formed for specific purposes. Large or bulky components have traditionally been needed to achieve a desired level of performance in a computing device, such as a desired amount of memory or a desired level of computing power. Housings for such computing devices were thus constrained to designs including relatively large or uninterrupted internal volumes. Other performance requirements for the computing devices may also limit the housings to certain form factors. Further, for a computing device including a display, the configuration or orientation of the display with respect to the housing may have been constrained by these and other needs.

<CIT> describes an inverted U frame with a micro-projector and a camera. The frame is rotatably attached to a laptop display and the display has a peripheral shape corresponding to the shape of the aperture created by the U frame.

Recent advances in computing devices have provided for the miniaturization or reduction in size of the components, such as computer components, used to power and drive the devices, such as processors, batteries, memory, integrated circuits, and the like. Consequently, <NUM>-<NUM>-<NUM>\<NUM> further tailoring of housing designs, shapes, and configurations to provide additional or enhanced device functionality may therefore be desirable. Similarly, the configuration of a display of a computing device with respect to a housing can be tailored to provide additional or enhanced device functionality.

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a computing device having a peripheral housing that defines a cavity and an internal housing volume. The computing device includes a display disposed with the cavity and moveably attached to the peripheral housing. A battery, a processor, and memory are disposed entirely within the internal housing volume. The cavity defined by the housing is an aperture and the display has a peripheral shape that corresponds to the shape of the aperture. In some instances, the peripheral housing has a constant cross-section.

In some embodiments, the peripheral housing can be proud of the display and the peripheral housing and the display can together define a carrying handle for the computing device. The peripheral housing can also act as a physical support for the computing device when the display is rotated relative to the peripheral housing. The cross-sectional area of the peripheral housing can be substantially circular. The computing device can be rotatably and selectively attached to the peripheral housing on a first surface and a second surface of the display. The peripheral housing can include an input component that is removable from the computing device and that transmits an input from a user to the computing components. A portion of an exterior surface of the peripheral housing can include a second display to provide visual information to a user. The display can be reflective or can be substantially transparent.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a computing device having a peripheral housing defining an aperture or display area, the peripheral housing defines an internal housing volume extending substantially around the aperture. The computing device includes computing components that are disposed exclusively within the internal housing volume. A display is also disposed within the aperture and attached to the peripheral housing. The display can have a first major surface and a second major surface opposing the first major surface, the first major surface defining a front surface of the device and the second major surface defining a rear surface of the device. The display can be moveably attached to the peripheral housing and can be attached such that the peripheral housing is proud of the display. In some embodiments, a first portion of the peripheral housing can be rotatably attached to a second portion of the peripheral housing such that the first portion can rotate out of a plane of the peripheral housing. Additionally, the display can be disposed within the aperture or display area defined by the peripheral housing and attached to the housing at one or more locations such that the first major surface and the second major surface of the display are substantially unobstructed by any other portion of the computing device.

In some embodiments, a portion of the peripheral housing having a first length can be adjustable to a second length different than the first length. The peripheral housing can include an input component removably positioned entirely within the cross-sectional area of the peripheral housing such that at least a portion of the input component can be moved outside of the cross-sectional area of the peripheral housing.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a computing device can include a peripheral housing that defines an aperture, the peripheral housing further defining an internal volume of the peripheral housing extending substantially around the aperture. The computing device can further include a display having a first major surface, a second major surface opposing the first major surface, and a peripheral shape corresponding to a shape of the aperture defined by the peripheral housing, the display can be disposed within the aperture defined by the peripheral housing and can be attached to the housing at one or more locations, such that peripheral housing is proud of the first major surface of the display and the first major surface and the second major surface of the display are substantially unobstructed by any other portion of the computing device. The computing device can also include one or more computing components, such as components to power and provide information or data to the display, the one or more computing components can be positioned entirely within the internal volume defined by the peripheral housing, wherein at least a portion of the peripheral housing is movable relative to the display to provide a physical support for the computing device such that the first major surface of the display is oriented non-horizontally when the computing device is disposed on a horizontal surface.

In some embodiments, the display can be reflective or can be substantially transparent. The peripheral housing can include an input component to receive an input from a user and communicate the input to a processor of the computing device, and the input component can be removably positioned entirely within the internal volume defined by the peripheral housing, such that at least a portion of the input component can be moved outside of the internal volume defined by the peripheral housing. The peripheral shape of the display and the shape of the aperture can be substantially rectangular.

The present invention provides a computing device according to claim <NUM>. Further aspects of the invention are outlined in the dependent claims. Embodiments which do not fall within the scope of the claims do not describe part of the present invention.

The present description provides computing devices that include a peripheral housing that is disposed about a periphery of a display area housing a display. The computing components of the computing device are disposed exclusively within the peripheral housing surrounding the periphery of the display area. The display can be movably attached to the peripheral housing. The peripheral housing containing the computing components can additionally define an internal volume which, in some examples, can have a constant or substantially constant cross-sectional area. Further, the peripheral housing and the display can be moved relative to each other in a variety of configurations, for example so that the peripheral housing, either alone or in cooperation with the display, can act as a support for the device.

Traditionally, computing devices can include a housing and a display that together cooperate to define an internal volume where various components may be contained. The display can include a first major surface, for example, a surface that displays information to a user, and a second major surface opposing the first major surface. Thus, in traditional computing device configurations, the housing and components are both positioned behind and obstruct the second major surface of the display. This can result in a computing device that has a substantial thickness and that is restrained in the configurations it can be provided in.

The computing devices described herein can include a variety of designs and configurations. Such computing devices include a housing that includes a peripheral housing which alone defines an internal volume and a display attached to the housing. This arrangement can provide for a variety of different and novel form factors for the computing devices described herein. This configuration also allows for both the first and second major surfaces of the display to be unobstructed by other portions of the computing device, thereby allowing for movement of the peripheral housing or display relative to one another.

In some embodiments, one or more portions of the housing can be movable with respect to one or more other portions of the housing. Consequently, the display is free to move relative to the housing in a variety of manners such that the computing device can have a number of different arrangements or configurations. For example, in some embodiments the display and housing can have a first configuration that minimizes the depth of the computing device, for instance to allow for ease of transport by a user. In a second configuration, the housing is moved relative to the display to act as a physical support or stand for the computing device when it is positioned on a surface.

Similarly, the configuration of the housing and display of a computing device, as described herein, can allow for a variety of designs to achieve any number of desired functionalities. For example, in some embodiments, the peripheral housing can include a carrying handle to allow for ease of transport by a user; the peripheral housing can include one or more removable components, for example to act as input components or devices, such as a stylus, keyboard, mouse, or other input device; and the peripheral housing can include one or more sensors that may, for example, sense the movement of a user's hands within the peripheral housing, allowing the user to reach through the aperture of the peripheral housing and use gestures to interact with the computing device.

The display of the computing device can include any form of display known in the art or as will be developed in the future. In some embodiments, the display can be a conventional display for a computing device, such as an LED display, OLED display, LCD display, or the like. In some embodiments, however, the display can be a transparent display, a mirrored display, or a switchable mirrored display.

However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes only and should not be construed as limiting.

<FIG> shows an example of a computing device <NUM> as discussed herein, including a housing <NUM> and a display <NUM>. The computing device <NUM> including a peripheral housing can be a computer, but this is merely one representative example of a device according to the present disclosure. The computing device <NUM> can, for example, correspond to a portable media player, a media storage device, a portable digital assistant ("PDA"), a tablet computer, a computer, a mobile communication device, a GPS unit, a remove control device, and the like. The computing device <NUM> can be referred to as an electronic device, or a consumer device.

The housing <NUM> of the computing device <NUM> includes a peripheral housing <NUM>. In some embodiments, the peripheral housing <NUM> can include or be formed from a metallic material, a ceramic material, an amorphous material such as glass or an amorphous metal, a polymeric material, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the peripheral housing <NUM> can be aluminum or an aluminum alloy. The peripheral housing <NUM> can have a constant cross-sectional area, such that, for example, the peripheral housing <NUM> can have substantially the same dimensions (e.g., diameter, height, width, depth, etc.) at a first location and a second, different location. According to the invention, the peripheral housing <NUM> defines an aperture <NUM>. According to an embodiment not covered by the claims, the peripheral housing defines a display area. For example, the peripheral housing <NUM> can define a centrally located aperture <NUM>, with the peripheral housing <NUM> extending away from the aperture <NUM>. In addition to defining the aperture <NUM>, the peripheral housing <NUM> defines an internal volume of the housing <NUM> that extends throughout all or a portion of the peripheral housing <NUM>. The internal volume can have a constant cross-sectional area. Alternatively, the peripheral housing <NUM> can have a variable cross-sectional area, or a cross-sectional shape, that is different from that shown in <FIG>. In some embodiments, the internal volume can extend substantially around the entirety of the aperture <NUM> or display area defined by the peripheral housing.

The peripheral housing <NUM> can additionally include an outer layer or layers that can cover all or one or more portions of the exterior surface of the peripheral housing <NUM>. The outer layer can include or be formed from any number or variety of materials such as polymers, metals, fabrics, ceramics, organic materials like wood, and the like. For example, in some embodiments, a fabric layer can cover all or one or more portions of the exterior surface of the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some examples, the fabric layer can extend substantially across the aperture <NUM> or display area to cover one side of the aperture <NUM> or display area. In some examples, the layer can provide protection to the peripheral housing <NUM> or device <NUM>. In some examples where the layer is a conductive fabric, the layer can enhance the ability of the device <NUM> to dissipate heat, in addition to providing protection to the external surface of the peripheral housing <NUM>.

The computing device <NUM> further includes a display <NUM>, also referred to as a display assembly <NUM>. According to the invention, the display <NUM> is positioned within the aperture <NUM>. In an embodiment not covered by the claims, the display <NUM> may be positioned within a display area defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>. As discussed herein, the display <NUM> according to the invention is rotatably attached, or can be movably attached, to the peripheral housing <NUM> at one or more locations. Such an attachment configuration can allow for the computing device <NUM> to include a number of different physical configurations, for example, a number of different configurations of the position of the display <NUM> and peripheral housing <NUM> relative to one another.

The display <NUM> can have a substantially thin or flat profile. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> can include a first major surface <NUM> and a second major surface <NUM> opposing the first major surface <NUM>. In some embodiments, visual content is displayed on the first major surface <NUM> and/or the second major surface <NUM> of the display <NUM>. Due to the positioning of the display <NUM> in the aperture <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>, in some embodiments both the first major surface <NUM> and the second major surface <NUM> of the display <NUM> can be substantially unobstructed by any portion or portions of the computing device <NUM>. Again, such an unobstructed arrangement can allow the display <NUM> to be moved relative to the housing <NUM> or peripheral housing <NUM> in a variety of configurations as discussed herein.

The display <NUM> can be any form of display, component, or device used to display visual content to a user. For example, in some embodiments the display <NUM> can be an LED display, an OLED display, or an LCD display. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> can be any form of display now known in the art or as may be developed in the future. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> can be a touch screen display, or can have touch detecting capabilities. In some embodiments, however, the computing device may be capable of detecting a user's touch and/or a position of an appendage of the user by components other than the display <NUM>. In some embodiments, as discussed herein, the display <NUM> can be selectively reflective and/or can be selectively transparent.

The device <NUM> can also include internal components, such as processors, memory, circuit boards, batteries, light emitting diodes (LEDs), fans, sensors, and the like. Such components are disposed exclusively and entirely within the internal volume defined by the peripheral housing <NUM> and can be affixed to the peripheral housing <NUM> via internal surfaces, attachment features, threaded connectors, studs, posts, or the like, that are formed into, onto, defined by, or otherwise part of the peripheral housing <NUM>. According to the invention, the internal components of the device <NUM> are entirely contained within the internal volume defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>. That is, according to the invention, all of the components of the device <NUM>, except the display <NUM>, are positioned entirely within the internal volume defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>.

In some examples, the device <NUM> can include one or more components that can allow for a battery or batteries of the device <NUM> to be charged wirelessly. For example, the device <NUM> can include an induction coil that can inductively couple with a corresponding coil of a charging station, a mat, or a pad. Thus, in some cases, the device <NUM> can be charged or powered in any number of a wired or wireless manners.

An induction coil of the device <NUM> can be located in a portion of the peripheral housing <NUM> that interfaces with and/or contacts a flat or horizontal surface. For example, in the configuration of device <NUM> depicted in <FIG>, the induction coil can be disposed in a bottom portion of the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some cases, however, an induction coil or coils can be disposed within the peripheral housing such that the induction coil or coils can align with a surface to enable inductive charging in a variety of configurations of the device <NUM>, as discussed herein. During use, the device <NUM> can be positioned on top of or adjacent to a corresponding charging mat or pad such that an induction coil of the device <NUM> is substantially aligned with the charging mat or pad to enable inductive coupling between the induction coil of the device <NUM> and the mat or pad.

The display <NUM> and peripheral housing <NUM> can be positioned in a variety of configurations relative to one another such that the peripheral housing <NUM> can act as a physical support or stand for the display <NUM>. Although the peripheral housing <NUM> and display <NUM> are shown disposed at one angle relative to one another in <FIG>, the display <NUM> and peripheral housing <NUM> can, in some embodiments, be rotated to any angle, or between any range of angles. Thus, in some embodiments, the peripheral housing <NUM> can cooperate with the display <NUM> to support the display in a non-horizontal position when disposed on a horizontal surface, for example at any angle of less than about <NUM> degrees, less than about <NUM> degrees, or less than about <NUM> degrees.

<FIG> illustrates an example of multiple computing devices <NUM>, as discussed herein, each computing device including a housing <NUM> including a peripheral housing <NUM> and a display <NUM>. In this example, two or more devices <NUM> can include components that allow the devices to communicate with each other, for example, via electromagnetic waves or wireless protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ultra-wideband, and the like. In some cases, a first device <NUM> can detect or determine its proximity relative to a second device <NUM>, when the devices are within a certain distance of one another. By way of example, the first device <NUM> may detect the second device <NUM> when it is within about <NUM> feet, about <NUM> feet, about <NUM> feet, about <NUM> feet, or about <NUM> foot or closer, relative to the first device. The devices <NUM>, <NUM> can thus include appropriate internal components within the peripheral housing <NUM> to enable this functionality, for example one or more antennas, transmitters, receivers, processors including appropriate firmware, or other wireless components.

The device <NUM>, <NUM> can also include a component to determine the spatial orientation of the device <NUM>. For example, the device <NUM>, <NUM> can include a gyroscope within the peripheral housing <NUM> that can determine the physical or spatial orientation of the device <NUM>, <NUM>, relative to the ground. As a result, multiple devices <NUM> can determine the proximity and/or distance between each device <NUM>, as well as the relative spatial orientation of each device <NUM>, <NUM> with respect to one another. In some cases, a processor and/or memory of the device <NUM>, <NUM> can include software to detect the proximity and orientation of nearby devices <NUM>, <NUM>.

Multiple devices <NUM> can thus cooperate to provide a user or users with a number of desired configurations and functionalities. For example, in some cases, a first device <NUM> can be positioned on a horizontal surface with the display <NUM> disposed substantially parallel to the surface. A second device <NUM> can be positioned proximate to the first device <NUM>, for example in the configuration depicted in <FIG>. The two devices can detect their proximity relative to one another and their respective orientations, and can perform an action or prompt a user based on the detected proximity and orientation. For example, the first horizontal device <NUM> can display a keyboard on the display <NUM> that a user can interact with, while the second device <NUM> can be controlled by the user's input on the first device. In some cases, the displays <NUM> of multiple devices <NUM>, <NUM> can cooperate. For example, two device <NUM>, <NUM> can detect their proximity relative to one another and the two displays <NUM> can both be used to display visual content, such as an image, that spans both displays.

As described above, a device <NUM> can be used or positioned in a variety of configurations, as desired by a user. <FIG> illustrates the above described computing device <NUM> in a different configuration.

<FIG> illustrates a front view of the computing device <NUM> arranged in a second configuration. In some embodiments, the aperture <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing <NUM> can have a shape that is rectangular or substantially rectangular. In some other embodiments, however, the aperture <NUM> can be any shape, such as a circular aperture <NUM>, an ovoid aperture <NUM>, or even an aperture <NUM> having an irregular shape. The display <NUM> positioned within the aperture <NUM> has a peripheral shape that corresponds to, the shape of the aperture <NUM>, such that the display <NUM> substantially fills the entire aperture <NUM>. Thus, in some embodiments, the display <NUM> can have a peripheral shape that is rectangular or substantially rectangular. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> can be any shape, such as a circular display, an ovoid display, or even a display having an irregular shape.

In some embodiments, the display <NUM> may not substantially fill or occlude the entirety of the aperture <NUM>. For example, in some embodiments, one or more portions of the aperture <NUM> surrounding an edge of the display <NUM> may not be occupied by the display <NUM>, thereby forming a gap between a portion of the display <NUM> and the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some embodiments, this gap can serve as a carrying handle <NUM> to allow for a user to easily carry or transport the device <NUM>.

In some embodiments, and as discussed herein, the peripheral housing <NUM> can include a variety of other features or components to provide various desired functionalities to the user. For example, in some embodiments, the peripheral housing <NUM> can include a user facing camera <NUM>. Such a camera <NUM> can allow for a user to record images or video of themselves to the device <NUM>, or to place video calls with the device <NUM>. Other user-facing components can also be included in the peripheral housing <NUM>. For example, components such as motion sensors, ambient light sensors, speakers, and similar electronic components. In some embodiments, the peripheral housing <NUM> can include apertures or openings to facilitate the function of such components. Additional views of the computing device <NUM> are provided in <FIG> and discussed in further detail below.

<FIG> shows a side view of the computing device <NUM> arranged in the second configuration. As can be seen, the peripheral housing <NUM> can have a depth or thickness greater than a depth or thickness of the display <NUM> (not shown) disposed within the aperture <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> can be positioned at any location within the depth of the aperture <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>. That is, in some embodiments, the first major surface <NUM> of the display <NUM> can be substantially aligned with a front-most portion of the exterior surface of the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some embodiments, however, the second major surface <NUM> of the display <NUM> can be substantially aligned with a backmost portion of the exterior surface of the peripheral housing <NUM>. The terms front-most and backmost are used herein for reference only and are not intended to limit or otherwise define the orientation of the peripheral housing <NUM>, display <NUM>, and computing device <NUM>.

In still other embodiments, the display <NUM> may not be aligned with either a front-most or backmost exterior surface of the peripheral housing <NUM>, such that the display is contained entirely within a thickness or depth of the peripheral housing <NUM>. Thus, in some embodiments, a portion of the peripheral housing <NUM> can be proud of, or raised from, the first major surface <NUM> of the display <NUM>, thereby protecting the display. This configuration can allow for components of the computing device <NUM> to be housed within the peripheral housing <NUM> and still be raised above or proud of the display <NUM> as discussed herein. Further, as can be seen in <FIG>, in some embodiments no portion of the computing device <NUM> other than the display <NUM> can extend past or outside of the internal volume defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>.

In addition to the functionalities and components discussed with respect to <FIG>, the internal volume defined by the peripheral housing <NUM> can provide for additional functionalities, for example by containing components of the device <NUM> therein. Additional details of the relative position and structure of the peripheral housing <NUM> and the display <NUM> are provided below with reference to <FIG>.

<FIG> shows a sectional view of the computing device <NUM>, including the internal volume <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>. As can be seen, the peripheral housing <NUM> and the internal volume <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing <NUM> can have a constant cross-sectional area. According to the invention, the one or more computing components <NUM> of the computing device are positioned entirely within the cross-sectional area of the peripheral housing <NUM>, in the internal volume <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>. As used herein, the term computing components is intended to be understood as including any hardware that can be used to perform the functions of a computer including, but not limited to, a processor; memory, including RAM, ROM, flash RAM, and other storage devices; a bus; computer subsystems; input/output controllers; central processors; display adapters; storage interfaces; drives; network cards or interfaces; antenna; and other computing hardware. Further, in some embodiments, a power component <NUM>, such as one or more batteries, power supply, or transformer, is positioned entirely within the cross-sectional area of the peripheral housing <NUM>, such as in the internal volume <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>. According to the invention, all of the components of the computing device <NUM> that provide power and/or information/data to the display <NUM> are contained within the cross-sectional area of the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some embodiments, substantially all of the other components of the computing device <NUM>, in addition to those that provide power and/or information/data to the display <NUM>, can be contained within the constant cross-sectional area of the peripheral housing <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the internal volume <NUM> of the peripheral housing <NUM> may assume any number of cross-sectional shapes including, but in no way limited to, a rectangle, a square or other quadrilateral, a hexagon, an oval, or any other geometric construct. Furthermore, the computing device <NUM> can be arranged in different orientations, as shown in <FIG>.

<FIG> shows a perspective view of computing device <NUM> arranged in a second, different configuration than that depicted in <FIG>. In some embodiments, the movable or rotatable attachment between the display <NUM> and the peripheral housing <NUM> can be adjustable by a user to a variety of angles and positions. In some embodiments, the movable or rotatable attachment between the display <NUM> and the peripheral housing <NUM> can be a friction clutch.

As can be seen in <FIG>, the display <NUM> can include a first edge <NUM>, and a second edge <NUM> disposed at an approximately right angle to the first edge <NUM>. In some embodiments, the first edge <NUM> can be longer than the second edge <NUM>. The display <NUM> can be movably or rotatably attached to the peripheral housing <NUM> at least along the first edge <NUM>, for example, as shown in <FIG>, such that the display can rotate with respect to the peripheral housing <NUM> about an axis substantially aligned with the first edge <NUM>. In some cases, the display <NUM> can additionally or alternatively be movably or rotatably attached to the peripheral housing <NUM> along the second edge <NUM>, for example as depicted in <FIG>.

The computing device <NUM> can thus be selectively moved between at least the arrangement or configuration depicted in <FIG> and the arrangement or configuration depicted in <FIG> by a user. For example, a user can position the computing device <NUM> on a surface, such as table or desk, in the arrangement depicted in <FIG> to view visual content on the display <NUM>. The user may then wish to transport the device <NUM> to a second location, for example, another room. The user can rotate the display <NUM> and/or peripheral housing <NUM> relative to one another so that the device <NUM> assumes the arrangement depicted in <FIG>. The device <NUM> can then have a relatively thin profile and can be readily carried, for example, by a carrying handle <NUM> (<FIG>). Once the device <NUM> has been transported to a second desired location, the user can again rotate the display <NUM> and/or peripheral housing <NUM> relative to one another, so that the device <NUM> again assumes the arrangement depicted in <FIG>, or any other arrangement as desired by the user. A number of positioning configurations are further detailed in <FIG>, and described below.

<FIG> shows a side view of the computing device <NUM>, with arrows <NUM> illustrating the direction of movement or rotation of the display <NUM> relative to the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some embodiments, the peripheral housing <NUM> and the display <NUM> can be moved or rotated relative to one another about an axis positioned at a location of attachment between the peripheral housing <NUM> and the display <NUM>. For example, an attachment position can be located in line with a first edge of the display <NUM>. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> can pass through the aperture <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some embodiments, the rotation of the display <NUM> can be achieved by rotating a portion of the peripheral housing <NUM> attached to the display <NUM> relative to the rest of the peripheral housing <NUM>.

While two different configurations of the device <NUM> are illustrated in <FIG>, the device is not limited to these configurations. Further, in some cases, the device <NUM> can include one or more movable, rotatable, or selective attachment locations between the peripheral housing <NUM> and the display <NUM>. These additional or alternative attachment locations can provide for a variety of additional configurations of the device <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

<FIG> shows a perspective view of computing device <NUM>. In this embodiment, the aperture <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing <NUM> and the display <NUM> have a substantially rectangular shape. That is, the aperture <NUM> and the display <NUM> can have a first edge <NUM> and a second edge <NUM> disposed at an approximately right angle to the first edge <NUM>. In some embodiments, the first edge <NUM> can be longer than the second edge <NUM>. The display can be movable relative to the peripheral housing <NUM> about an axis aligned with either the first edge <NUM> or the second, shorter edge <NUM>. Thus, in some embodiments, the peripheral housing <NUM> and display <NUM> can be movable or rotatable with respect to one another about a first axis and a second, different axis. The second, different axis can be, for example, disposed at about a right angle to the first axis. In some embodiments including multiple axis of movement between the peripheral housing <NUM> and display <NUM>, this functionality can allow for a user to position the computing device <NUM> on a horizontal surface in a first 'landscape' configuration, or a second, different, 'portrait' configuration depending on the needs or desires of the user. In some embodiments, the connection between the peripheral housing <NUM> and display <NUM> can be any number of mechanical or magnetic connections.

The structures and features of the computing device <NUM>, peripheral housing <NUM>, and display <NUM> discussed with respect to <FIG> can include any design or shape as desired to serve any number of functions or provide any number or type of device configurations. The following example computing devices illustrate a variety of different embodiments and designs for the computing devices described herein. Further, the features of the various embodiments described herein can be included and combined with one another in any combination. <FIG> details additional configurations and functionality of the peripheral housing <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates a computing device <NUM> capable of being arranged in a variety of configurations. The computing device <NUM> can have a housing <NUM> including a peripheral housing <NUM> that defines an aperture <NUM> and a display <NUM> positioned in the aperture <NUM> and attached to the peripheral housing <NUM> or housing <NUM>. As with computing device <NUM>, the computing device <NUM> can be a computer, but this is merely one representative example of a device according to the present disclosure. The computing device <NUM> can, for example, correspond to a portable media player, a media storage device, a portable digital assistant ("PDA"), a tablet computer, a computer, a mobile communication device, a GPS unit, a remote control device, and the like. The computing device <NUM> can be referred to as an electronic device, or a consumer device.

In some embodiments, the computing device <NUM> can have a first configuration or arrangement that is substantially similar to the arrangement of the computing device <NUM> as depicted in <FIG>. In some embodiments, however, the peripheral housing <NUM> of computing device <NUM> can include one or more portions <NUM>, <NUM> that are movably or rotatably attached to another portion or portions <NUM> of the peripheral housing <NUM>. For example, as shown in <FIG>, one or more portions <NUM>, <NUM> can rotate out of a plane from the peripheral housing <NUM>, as indicated by arrows <NUM>. In some embodiments, when the one or more portions <NUM>, <NUM> are rotated relative to the other portions <NUM> of the peripheral housing <NUM>, the rotated portions <NUM>, <NUM> can act as a physical support or stand for the display <NUM> or device <NUM>. That is, in some embodiments, the rotated portions <NUM>, <NUM> can support the display <NUM> in a non-horizontal position when disposed on a horizontal surface. Further, although one or more portions <NUM>, <NUM> are illustrated as rotated out of the plane of the peripheral housing <NUM> in <FIG>, in some embodiments, any portion or portions of the peripheral housing <NUM> can rotate relative to any other portion to provide a user with a variety of possible configurations of the device <NUM>.

The structures and features of the computing device <NUM> discussed with respect to <FIG> can include any design or shape as desired to serve any number of functions or provide any number or type of device configurations. The following example computing devices illustrate a variety of different embodiments and designs for the computing devices described herein. Further, the features of the various embodiments described herein can be included and combined with one another in any combination. Additional configurations of the computing device are described below with reference to <FIG>.

<FIG> illustrates a computing device <NUM>. The computing device <NUM> can be substantially similar to the computing devices <NUM>, <NUM> discussed herein and can include a peripheral housing <NUM> that defines an aperture <NUM> and a display <NUM> positioned in the aperture <NUM> and attached to the peripheral housing <NUM>. The computing device <NUM> can further include a cover <NUM> that can be rotatably or movably attached to the peripheral housing <NUM>. The cover <NUM> can be movably or rotatably attached to the peripheral housing <NUM> at one or more locations of attachment, and in some embodiments, can act as a support or stand for the computing device <NUM>. For example, in some embodiments, the cover <NUM> and peripheral housing <NUM> can be positioned relative to one another such that the peripheral housing <NUM> and cover <NUM> can cooperate to act as a physical support or stand for the display <NUM>. Although the peripheral housing <NUM> and cover <NUM> are shown disposed at one angle relative to one another, the cover <NUM> and peripheral housing <NUM> can, in some embodiments, be rotated to any angle, or between any range of angles relative to one another. Thus, in some embodiments, the peripheral housing <NUM> can cooperate with the cover <NUM> to support the display <NUM> in a non-horizontal position when disposed on a horizontal surface, for example at any angle of less than about <NUM> degrees, less than <NUM> degrees, or less than <NUM> degrees.

The cover <NUM> can have a second position or arrangement with respect to the peripheral housing <NUM> and display <NUM>, for example, as shown in <FIG>, where the cover <NUM> can be rotated into a position to substantially cover or protect a first major surface of the display <NUM>, for example by entirely covering or occluding the entire first surface of the display <NUM>. In some embodiments, the cover <NUM> can include or be formed from any number or variety of materials such as polymers, metals, fabrics, ceramics, organic materials like wood, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the cover <NUM> can include a fabric material, such as a synthetic or natural fabric. In some embodiments, the fabric can be a conductive fabric. That is, in some embodiments, the fabric material can be a relatively efficient conductor of heat and/or electricity. Thus, in some embodiments, a cover <NUM>, including a conductive fabric, can serve to dissipate heat generated by the device <NUM>.

The structures and features of the computing device <NUM> discussed with respect to <FIG> can include any design or shape as desired to serve any number of functions or provide any number or type of device configurations. The following example computing devices illustrate a variety of different embodiments and designs for the computing devices described herein. Further, the features of the various embodiments described herein can be included and combined with one another in any combination. The computing devices discussed herein can include features that enable the device to assume a variety of configurations, including configurations that are a combination of multiple configurations described herein. Additional features and configurations are provided in <FIG> and are described in detail below.

<FIG> shows a perspective view of a computing device <NUM> including telescoping functionality to enable a variety of device configurations. In some embodiments, one or more portions <NUM>, <NUM> of the peripheral housing <NUM> can have a first length, for example where the aperture <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing <NUM> is approximately sized to receive the display <NUM>, and can be adjustable to one or more second, shorter lengths, for example, as illustrated in <FIG>.

In some embodiments, the adjustable portions <NUM>, <NUM> of the peripheral housing <NUM> can thus be telescoping portions <NUM>, <NUM> that can be adjusted to any desired length. In some embodiments, the portions <NUM>, <NUM> may be positioned on opposing parts of the peripheral housing <NUM> such that the portions <NUM>, <NUM> can be connected by another portion of the peripheral housing <NUM> and adjusted in concert. When, for example, the peripheral housing <NUM> is used as a support or stand for the device <NUM> as in <FIG>, the portions of the peripheral housing <NUM>, <NUM> can be adjusted, for example, shortened, to the position shown in <FIG> as desired by the user. Such a position can allow the device <NUM> to be configured to allow the user to comfortably draw or write on the display <NUM>, for example, with a stylus or other component.

The position of the display <NUM> in the second configuration can be achieved by other configurations of the device <NUM> or other devices described herein, for example, as shown in <FIG>. In some embodiments, the peripheral housing <NUM> can be positioned on a surface to support the device <NUM> and the display <NUM> can be rotated relative to the peripheral housing <NUM> up towards the user. Again, this configuration can allow the user to adjust the angle of the display <NUM> relative to horizontal to a desired position, for example, to aid in drawing or performing some other interaction or task via the display <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates a second, alternative configuration of the device <NUM>. In this example, the peripheral housing <NUM> can be positioned or disposed on a surface to support the display <NUM>. The display can be rotated relative to the peripheral housing <NUM> such that the display <NUM> can face the user. In some cases, the peripheral housing <NUM> can include one or more components within the internal volume of the peripheral housing <NUM> that can allow a user to interact with the device, for example via the aperture of the housing <NUM>. In some cases, and as illustrated in <FIG>, the peripheral housing <NUM> and/or the display <NUM> can include one or more projectors <NUM> and one or more sensors, cameras, and/or other components to detect the position and motion of an extremity of a user. According to this example, an image of a keyboard <NUM> can be projected interior to the aperture of the peripheral housing <NUM>, for example, onto a surface on which the peripheral housing <NUM> is located. Components within the peripheral housing <NUM> can detect when, for example, a user touches a projected image of a keyboard key and register this action as an input, for example, by causing the display <NUM> to react to the user touching the projected key. The components of the peripheral housing <NUM> can also detect and respond to gestures by a user. For example, when a user's hand is positioned over the aperture in the peripheral housing <NUM>, the device <NUM> can detect a user's gesture, such as a swipe, pinch, finger movement, or other gesture, and cause the display <NUM> or device <NUM> to respond appropriately. Although an image of a traditional keyboard is depicted in <FIG>, the components within the peripheral housing <NUM> can project any image or combination of images as desired. Accordingly, the projected image or images can be determined by a processor of the device <NUM> based on a variety of factors, such as the device's location, orientation, currently running programs, user preference, and the like.

The structures and features of the computing device <NUM> discussed with respect to <FIG> can include any desired design or shape to serve any number of functions or to provide any number or type of device configurations. The following example computing devices illustrate a variety of different embodiments and designs for the computing devices described herein. Further, the features of the various embodiments described herein can be included and combined with one another in any combination. The computing devices discussed herein can include features that enable the device to assume a variety of configurations, including configurations that are a combination of multiple configurations described herein. These varying configurations allow for added functionality to be provided by the peripheral housing <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

<FIG> shows a perspective view of a computing device <NUM>. The computing device <NUM> can be similar to computing device <NUM> as discussed herein. That is, the computing device <NUM> can include one or more portions of the peripheral housing <NUM> that can include one or more portions <NUM>, <NUM> that are movably or rotatably attached to another portion or portions <NUM> of the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some embodiments, a surface of the portions <NUM>, <NUM> that are not exposed when the portions <NUM>, <NUM> are positioned in line with the plane of the peripheral housing can include one or more input and/or output ports, data connectors, charging ports drives, etc. <NUM>. These input/output ports <NUM> can thus be hidden or obscured when the device <NUM> is in a first configuration, for example, the configuration depicted in <FIG>, but can be accessed when the portions <NUM>, <NUM> of the peripheral housing <NUM> are rotated out to act as a support for the device <NUM>.

The structures and features of the computing device <NUM> discussed with respect to <FIG> can include any desired design or shape to serve any number of functions or to provide any number or type of device configurations. The following example computing devices illustrate a variety of different embodiments and designs for the computing devices described herein. Further, the features of the various embodiments described herein can be included and combined with one another in any combination. The computing devices discussed herein can include features that enable the device to assume a variety of configurations, including configurations that are a combination of multiple configurations described herein. Additional removable elements can form a part of the peripheral housing <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

<FIG> illustrates a perspective view of a computing device <NUM> including a removable input device or component. The computing device <NUM> can be substantially similar to the computing devices <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> discussed herein and can include a peripheral housing <NUM> that defines an aperture <NUM> and a display <NUM> positioned in the aperture <NUM> and attached to the peripheral housing <NUM>. The device <NUM>, for example the peripheral housing <NUM>, can additionally include one or more components <NUM> that can be removably attached thereto. The component or components <NUM> can be, for example, an input component that can wirelessly transmit or communicate input from a user to the computing device <NUM>. In some embodiments, the input component <NUM> can be a remote control, a stylus, a wand, or the like. The input component <NUM> can include any combination of buttons, motion sensors, cameras, or other input modalities to receive input from the user. The input component <NUM> can be stored or contained entirely within the constant cross-sectional area defined by the peripheral housing <NUM> when not in use.

In some examples, the component <NUM> can enhance or enable a variety of features or functionalities of the device <NUM>. Further, in some examples, multiple components <NUM> can be swapped in and out of the device <NUM>, as desired by a user, to achieve a certain functionality or feature. For example, in some cases, the component <NUM> can include an antenna, such as an antenna configured to receive and transmit over a wireless protocol. In some cases, the component <NUM> can, for example, receive and transmit signals via Wi-Fi. Thus, if a user desired the device <NUM> to have the capability of using Wi-Fi, the user can remove an existing component, for example the input component <NUM>, from the device <NUM>, and can insert or attach a component <NUM> having a different functionality, such as the ability to communicate via Wi-Fi. In some cases, the component <NUM> can include one or more components that enable the device <NUM> to communicate or receive signals via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, and other wireless communication protocols.

Further, the input component <NUM> may not need to be removed from the device <NUM> in order to receive inputs from a user. In some cases, the component <NUM> can, for example, be rigidly fixed to the peripheral housing <NUM> but can rotate with respect to other portions of the peripheral housing <NUM> to receive input from a user. In this example, the user can rotate the component <NUM> with respect to other portions of the peripheral housing <NUM>, for example, to scroll through content on the display <NUM>. The component <NUM>, or other portions of the peripheral housing <NUM> can also include touch sensors, such as capacitive touch sensors, to detect a touch by a user. Thus, the user can touch component <NUM> in order to provide inputs to the device <NUM>. For example, a user can swipe their finger across a surface of the component <NUM> to scroll through content on the display <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates an example of a computing device <NUM> that includes an additional or alternative input component. Computing device <NUM> can be substantially similar to the computing devices <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> discussed herein and can include a peripheral housing <NUM> that defines an aperture <NUM> and a display <NUM> positioned in the aperture <NUM> and attached to the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some embodiments, and as shown in <FIG>, an input component <NUM> can be partially removable so that at least a portion of the input component <NUM> can moved outside of the cross-sectional area defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some embodiments, the input component <NUM> can be, for example, a keyboard or other component configured to receive input from a user. In the example depicted in <FIG>, the keyboard can be a flexible keyboard and can be retracted or rolled up entirely within the constant cross-sectional area defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>, when not in use.

The structures and features of the computing devices <NUM> and <NUM> discussed with respect to <FIG> and <FIG> can include any desired design or shape to serve any number of functions or provide any number or type of device configurations. The following example computing devices illustrate a variety of different embodiments and designs for the computing devices described herein. Further, the features of the various embodiments described herein can be included and combined with one another in any combination. The computing devices discussed herein can include features that enable the device to assume a variety of configurations, including configurations that are a combination of multiple configurations described herein. The various features and embodiments can be configured to be engaged by a user, as illustrated in <FIG>.

<FIG> illustrates an example of a user <NUM> interacting with a computing device <NUM>. The computing device <NUM> can be substantially similar to the computing devices <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> discussed herein, and can include a peripheral housing <NUM> that defines an aperture <NUM> and a display <NUM> positioned in the aperture <NUM> and attached to the peripheral housing <NUM>. As discussed herein, in some embodiments, the display <NUM> can be a touchscreen display, such as a capacitive touchscreen display, and a user <NUM> can interact with the device <NUM> by touching the display <NUM> in one or more locations. However, in some embodiments, the display <NUM> may not be a touchscreen display, and a user's interaction with the display <NUM> and/or the device <NUM> can be detected in other ways. For example, in some embodiments where the peripheral housing <NUM> is proud of a surface of the display <NUM>, one or more components <NUM> that can detect a user's touch or a position of a user's appendage <NUM> can be housed or positioned within the constant cross-sectional area of the peripheral housing <NUM>. For example, in some embodiments, an infrared transmitter and/or camera can be contained entirely within the constant cross-sectional area of the peripheral housing <NUM> and can detect the position of a user <NUM> when the user touches the display <NUM> or otherwise interacts with the device <NUM>. In some embodiments, the peripheral housing <NUM> can include one or more apertures, holes, openings, ports, or other features to allow the components housed therein to be properly oriented and function as desired. Interaction with the display <NUM> can be accomplished in multiple ways, including those illustrated in <FIG>.

In some embodiments, and as shown in <FIG>, the components and functionalities described at least with respect to computing devices <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> can be included in a computing device <NUM>. The computing device <NUM> can be substantially similar to the computing devices <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> discussed herein and can include a peripheral housing <NUM> that defines an aperture <NUM> and a display <NUM> positioned in the aperture <NUM> and attached to the peripheral housing <NUM>. Computing device <NUM> can include an at least partially removable input component <NUM>, for example, a keyboard <NUM> that can be retracted into the cross-sectional area defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>. The peripheral housing <NUM> can also include a component that can detect a position of a user when an appendage of the user is positioned within or near the aperture <NUM> defined by the peripheral housing. The computing device <NUM> can be arranged such that the display <NUM> is positioned behind the peripheral housing <NUM> and the user can place their hands through the peripheral housing <NUM> to interact with the input component <NUM>. Thus, in addition to receiving input from the user via the input component <NUM>, the computing device can also receive input from the user, for example, in the form of hand gestures that can be detected by one or more components positioned within the peripheral housing <NUM>.

By way of example, this arrangement of the computing device <NUM> can allow a user to type text via the keyboard <NUM> to be shown on the display <NUM>. However, if the user makes a typo, or wants to move a portion of the text with respect to other portions, the user can make a swiping or pinching gesture while their hand is within the aperture <NUM>. One or more components <NUM> housed within the constant cross-sectional area of the peripheral housing <NUM>, such as an infrared camera and/or transmitter, can detect the user's gesture for processing by the computing device <NUM> to achieve the desired result. Additional features can be incorporated into the peripheral housing <NUM> and display <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, and as described below.

<FIG> shows a front view of a computing device <NUM>. The computing device <NUM> can be substantially similar to the computing devices <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> discussed herein and can include a peripheral housing <NUM> that defines an aperture <NUM> and a display <NUM> positioned in the aperture <NUM> and attached to the peripheral housing <NUM>. The peripheral housing <NUM> can also include a portion <NUM> other than the display <NUM> that can provide visual content or information to a user. The portion <NUM> can include, for example, a display contained entirely within the constant cross-sectional area defined by the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some embodiments, the portion <NUM> can include one or more LEDs and can, in some embodiments, be an LED display. The portion <NUM> can display any visual content as desired by a user, such as a battery level, a level of signal strength, weather information, and the like. In some embodiments, the portion <NUM> can display visual content to the user even when the display <NUM> is not currently displaying visual content.

<FIG> shows a perspective view of a computing device <NUM>. The computing device <NUM> can be substantially similar to the computing devices <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> discussed herein and can include a peripheral housing <NUM> that defines an aperture <NUM> and a display <NUM> positioned in the aperture <NUM> and attached to the peripheral housing <NUM>. As discussed herein, in some embodiments, the display <NUM> can be a selectively transparent display. That is, in some embodiments, the display <NUM> can be transparent except in areas that are actively displaying visual content. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> can be entirely transparent. Thus, in some embodiments, because both major surfaces of such a display <NUM> are not obstructed by other portions of the computing device <NUM>, a transparent display <NUM> can allow a user to effectively see through the computing device <NUM> and visualize the environment behind the computing device <NUM>. Such a transparent display can thus allow for information or visuals to be shown on the display <NUM> in a manner that accounts for or interacts with the environment visible through the transparent display <NUM>.

While the display <NUM> can be substantially transparent in some cases, in other cases, a transparent effect can be achieved with a substantially non-transparent display <NUM>. For example, the device <NUM> can include one or more cameras disposed at various locations in the peripheral housing <NUM>. The image information gathered from the cameras, along with rotational and positional information detected by other components of the device <NUM>, can be used to provide visual content to the display that substantially mimics a transparent display. Thus, the display <NUM> can display the environment located behind the device <NUM>.

Additionally, the device <NUM> can overlay additional visual content over the displayed content to provide an augmented reality (AR) experience. In some examples, the processor causes the display <NUM> to display composite images that include an overlay of select content on top of an image of the environment around the device <NUM>, as collected by a camera or cameras positioned about the periphery of the housing <NUM>. This allows the display <NUM> to function as an AR display. During use, the cameras within the peripheral housing <NUM> provide content to the processor to allow the system to produce the effect of a substantially transparent display <NUM>, while additional visual content can be added or overlaid on the generated image, by the processor, to interact with the environment depicted on the display <NUM>. Further, a user can interact with the content on the display overlaying the environment, for example, by the methods and components detailed herein. Alternatively, or additionally, the display <NUM> can be reflective, as detailed below with reference to <FIG>.

<FIG> shows a perspective view of a computing device <NUM>. The computing device <NUM> can be substantially similar to the computing devices <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> discussed herein and can include a peripheral housing <NUM> that defines an aperture <NUM> and a display <NUM> positioned in the aperture <NUM> and attached to the peripheral housing <NUM>. In some other embodiments, and as illustrated in <FIG>, the display <NUM> can be at least partially reflective and can selectively act as a mirror in addition to or in alternative to displaying visual content <NUM> to a user <NUM>. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> may be switchable such that the display <NUM> acts as a mirror when the computing device <NUM> is not in use and can still display visual content to the user <NUM> when desired. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> can remain mirrored even when displaying visual content. The computing device <NUM>, including such a mirrored display <NUM> can, for example, display visual content to a user <NUM> in a manner that accounts for or interacts with a user's reflection <NUM> in the display <NUM>.

In some cases, the device <NUM> can detect when a user is viewing the display <NUM>, for example via a front-facing camera within the peripheral housing <NUM>. Furthermore, in some examples, the device <NUM> can detect the identity of the user viewing the display <NUM>. The device <NUM> can then perform a desired function or functions when it determines that a known user is viewing the display <NUM>. For example, each of a variety of users can have a separate profile saved to the device <NUM>, and when the device <NUM> detects the identity of a user viewing the display <NUM>, visual content corresponding to that specific user's profile can be shown on the display <NUM>. Other visual content or settings can also be displayed or adjusted based on the detected user. In some examples, the device <NUM> can be in a locked state with limited functionality until a specific user or users are detected as viewing the display. When the specific user or users are detected, the device <NUM> can be unlocked and display user profile dictated content. Such a device <NUM> can thus use Face ID technology to unlock the device <NUM> or to perform a variety of user specific functions.

Any of the features or aspects of the computing devices discussed herein can be combined or included in any combination. For example, a computing device can include a peripheral housing and a display attached thereto. The peripheral housing can define an aperture of any shape and a display can be disposed therein. The display can be movably or rotatably attached to one or more locations of the peripheral housing, and the peripheral housing can include one or more portions that are movable relative to the display or other portions of the peripheral housing. Further, the components of the computing devices described herein, including components that can be fully or partially removable, can be housed entirely within an internal volume defined by the peripheral housing.

As described above, one aspect of the present technology is the gathering and use of data available from various sources to detect which user is viewing a display of the device and display a profile or other personalized content in response. The present disclosure contemplates that in some instances, this gathered data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate a specific person. Such personal information data can include demographic data, location-based data, telephone numbers, email addresses, twitter ID's, home addresses, data or records relating to a user's health or level of fitness (e.g., vital signs measurements, medication information, exercise information), date of birth, or any other identifying or personal information.

The present disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data, in the present technology, can be used to the benefit of users. For example, the personal information data can be used to deliver targeted content or enable personalized settings of a device. Accordingly, use of such personal information data enables users to have a personalized experience with the device. Further, other uses for personal information data that benefit the user are also contemplated by the present disclosure. For instance, health and fitness data may be used to provide insights into a user's general wellness, or may be used as positive feedback to individuals using technology to pursue wellness goals.

Despite the foregoing, the present disclosure also contemplates embodiments in which users selectively block the use of, or access to, personal information data. That is, the present disclosure contemplates that hardware and/or software elements can be provided to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, in the case of multiple user specific profiles, the present technology can be configured to allow users to select to "opt in" or "opt out" of participation in the collection of personal information data during registration for services or anytime thereafter In addition to providing "opt in" and "opt out" options, the present disclosure contemplates providing notifications relating to the access or use of personal information. For instance, a user may be notified upon downloading an app that their personal information data will be accessed and then reminded again just before personal information data is accessed by the app.

For example, certain system settings can selectively be enabled or disabled based on non-personal information data or a bare minimum amount of personal information, such as the content being requested by the device associated with a user, other non-personal information available to the device, or publicly available information.

Claim 1:
A computing device (<NUM>), comprising:
a peripheral housing (<NUM>) defining an aperture (<NUM>) having a shape, wherein the peripheral housing (<NUM>) has an internal housing volume;
a display (<NUM>) disposed within the aperture (<NUM>) and rotatably attached to the peripheral housing (<NUM>), wherein the display (<NUM>) has a peripheral shape corresponding to the shape of the aperture (<NUM>); and
components (<NUM>) that provide power and/or data to the display are disposed entirely within the internal housing volume.