Hinged ancillary displays

摘要

Ancillary or secondary displays usable with various electronic devices are described herein. In some implementations, the ancillary display may include a dual hinge to allow the ancillary display to act as a cover for a portion of an associated electronic device. In some implementations, the ancillary display may include a magnetic connector capable of providing a mechanical coupling with an electronic device. The magnetic connector may also provide a pathway for the transmission of data and/or power between the ancillary display and the electronic device.

主权项

1. An ancillary display configured to attach to an electronic device that includes an emissive display, the ancillary display comprising:
an electronic paper display; a hinge having two parallel axes of rotation configured to allow the ancillary display to transition between a closed position in which the ancillary display at least partly covers the primary display of the electronic device and an open position in which the ancillary display does not cover the primary display of the electronic device; a first magnetic connector and a second magnetic connector that detachably couple the ancillary display to the electronic device, the first magnetic connector having a first polarity that is different from a second polarity of the second magnetic connector, at least one of the first magnetic connector or the second magnetic connector is configured to:
provide a data communications pathway for providing data between the ancillary display and the electronic device; andprovide an electrical pathway for supplying power to the ancillary display from the electronic device.