Patent ID: 7683865

Claim:
A detachable liquid crystal display device, comprising: a liquid crystal module including: a) a liquid crystal panel; b) an optical sheet provided on a rear surface of the liquid crystal panel; c) an interface disposed on a rear surface of the liquid crystal panel and for receiving first image data and image control signals; d) a power receiver disposed on the rear surface of the liquid crystal panel for receiving electrical power; e) a memory card operatively associated with the liquid crystal module for storing the first image data; and f) a timing controller for receiving second image data from external devices in accordance with the image control signals and permitting the first image data stored in the memory card to be displayed in the liquid crystal panel; and a cradle operatively connected to the liquid crystal module and including: a) at least one lamp for emitting light to the optical sheet; b) an inverter for supplying alternating current to the lamp; c) a connector for receiving third image data from external equipment; and d) an interface converter for applying the third image data to the interface of the liquid crystal module, wherein the liquid crystal module is detachable from the cradle, and wherein the at least one lamp is fixed to the cradle when the liquid crystal module is detached from the cradle, and wherein the timing controller is controlled to display the first image data when the liquid crystal module is detached from the cradle and to display the second image data through the cradle when the liquid crystal module is coupled with the cradle.