Spheroidal pivot for an electronic device

摘要

A multi-positionable computer comprises a user interface portion and a processing portion. The user interface portion includes a path along its back surface. The user interface portion can include a slot for receiving computer peripherals. The processing portion includes a connecting member for slidably coupling the processing portion to the user interface portion, and a rolling surface for contacting an external surface. The processing portion allows the user interface portion to be oriented in one of a plurality of positions along the path. In one orientation of the user interface portion, content is automatically displayed to align with the orientation of the user interface portion. In some embodiments, a virtual keyboard is displayed when the user interface portion is oriented in a predetermined position. The processing portion includes sides adjacent to the rolling surface. In some embodiments, ports and/or connections are accessible from at least one of the sides.

主权项

1. An all-in-one (AIO) computer comprising:
a. a display including a track along a portion of a back panel of the display; b. a computing system configured as a support member for the display, wherein the support member is configured to roll along the track; and c. a sensor to determine an orientation of the display by sensing a location of a spheroidal pivot relative to the sensor, wherein the spheroidal pivot includes a roller base and an arm slidably connected to the track on the display panel.