Portable computer with a twistable display

摘要

A portable computing device is disclosed. The device is based upon a laptop computer according to the preferred embodiment. The device comprises a twistable display screen. The device is operated as a general purpose computer when the display screen is pivoted to a position facing a keyboard. The device is used as a special purpose computer in a tablet form when the display is pivoted to a position on the top face of the device. The special purpose computer may be a media player, an e-book reader, a game console, a digital camera, a mobile phone, an e-mail reader and a web browser. The special purpose computer consumes substantially less power than the general purpose computer by employing a less complicated operating system.

主权项

1. A portable computing device in a flip form factor, the device comprising:
a. a display part having two surfaces, wherein one of the surfaces comprises a touch sensitive type of display screen; b. a housing part comprising a Central Processing Unit, a storage unit, an input device and a communication unit; c. a hinge and pivot part for connecting the display part and the housing part and for pivoting the display part; and d. two operation modes including:
i. a general purpose computer operated with a first operating system when the display screen is facing the housing part; andii. a special purpose computer with a second operating system when the display screen is pivoted to be on a top face of the device, wherein said special purpose computer consumes less power than the general purpose computer.