Handheld device with multiple displays

摘要

A handheld device includes a plurality of display units and at least one processor coupled to the plurality of display units. The processor is configured to generate output at least a portion of which is displayed on at least one of the display units. At least two of the display units are configured to present data associated with different applications running on the processor, the applications operating simultaneously and independently of one another.

主权项

1. A handheld device, comprising:
a plurality of display units forming a first portion of the handheld device; and a plurality of input devices forming a second portion of the handheld device, wherein data provided by each of the plurality of input devices determines, at least in part, output displayed on a corresponding one of the plurality of display units; wherein the handheld device is operative in at least a first configuration and a second configuration, at least one display unit having a display screen that is concealed in the first configuration and at least two of the plurality of display units having respective display screens that are at least partially visible from a same external viewing location in the second configuration; wherein at least a first display unit of the plurality of display units is connected to at least a second display unit of the plurality of display units by a hinge, which is coupled to and supports the second portion of the handheld device, the hinge comprising: a central section, which is coupled to and supports the first display unit and at least a first input device of the plurality of input devices; and at least one extendable section, which is coupled to and supports the at least second display unit and at least a second input device of the plurality of input devices; thereby permitting the at least second display unit to independently extend and retract one of in front of and behind the first display unit.