Patent Application
20080012831
The subject matter, which is regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion of the specification. The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
The detailed description explains the preferred embodiments of the invention, together with advantages and features, by way of example with reference to the drawings.
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The base 20 houses a microprocessor 30 among other components. The microprocessor 30 is the integrated circuit that contains the entire central processing unit of the laptop computer system 10. The microprocessor 30 is communicatively coupled to other components housed in the base 20. Those other components include a system storage 32, a video controller 34, and a mass storage 36, which are all communicatively coupled to the microprocessor 30 via a bus 38 for communicating.
The keyboard 50 is embedded in the base 20 and includes a plurality of keys 52, 54 and 56 that are used for entering data. The keys 52, 54 and 56, like the previous mentioned components are also communicatively coupled to the microprocessor 30 via the bus 38.
The first display 60 is connected to the base 20 via a first hinge 62 and a second hinge 64 such that the display 60 is moveable between a closed position where it is not viewable, and an open position where it is viewable, as shown. The first display 60 is communicatively coupled to the video controller 34, which in turn is communicatively coupled to the microprocessor 30. In operation, a signal is transmitted from the microprocessor 30 by way of the bus 38 to the video controller 34, which in turn drives the first display 60.
The touch-pad 70 includes a first portion 72 that is parallel and adjacent to a second portion 74. The touch-pad 72 is embedded in the base 20 and is communicatively coupled to the microprocessor 30 via the bus 38. The touch-pad 72 is distinguished by being configured for at least one of the following, (i) the first portion 72 being configured to control the cursor movement and placement functions on a first region 76 of the first display 60, and the second portion 74 being configured to control the cursor movement and placement functions on a second region 78 of the first display 60, as shown the regions 76 and 78 are separated by vertical axis A. Although the regions 76 and 78 are shown as being separated by vertical axis A, it should be well known by one skilled in the art that axis A may alternatively be horizontal or diagonal and the regions 76 and 78 configured to correspond to the horizontal or diagonal axis arrangement. Secondly, (ii) the first portion 72 is configured to control the cursor movement and placement functions on the first display 60 and the second portion 74 is configured to control the cursor movement and placement functions on a second display 80 connected to the laptop computer system 10, as shown in
The second display 80 includes a support stand 82 for positioning the second display 80 on a surface. The second display 80 further includes a conductive cable 84 used for communicatively coupling the second display 80 to the laptop computer system 10.
Located adjacent to the touch-pad 70 is the mouse stick 110. The mouse stick 110 is embedded in the base 20 and is communicatively coupled to the microprocessor 30 via the bus 38. It should be known by one skilled in the art that the mouse stick 110 might be located in a different area. For example, it is not uncommon for mouse sticks 110 to be located in between the keys 52, 54 and 56 of a keyboard 50.
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At a first step, the base 20 is produced such that the base 20 houses a microprocessor 30 among other components. The microprocessor 30 is communicatively coupled to a system storage 32, a video controller 34 and a mass storage 36 via a bus 38 for communicating. The system storage 32, the video controller 34 and the mass storage 36 are also housed within the base 20.
At a second step, a keyboard 50 having a plurality of keys 52, 54 and 56 is embedded in the base 20. The keys 52, 54 and 56 are communicatively coupled to the microprocessor 30 via the bus 38.
At a third step, a first display 60 is connected to the base 20 via a first hinge 62 and a second hinge 64 such that the first display 60 is moveable between a closed position where it is not viewable and an open position where it is viewable. The first display 60 is communicatively coupled to the video controller 34, which in turn is communicatively coupled to the microprocessor 30. In operation, a signal is transmitted from the microprocessor 30 by way of the bus 38 to the video controller 34, which in turn drives the first display 60.
At a fourth step, a touch-pad 70 having a first portion 72 parallel and adjacent to a second portion 74 is configured. The touch-pad 70 is configured for at least one of, (i) the first portion 72 is configured to control a cursor movement and placement functions on a first region 76 of the first display 60 and the second portion 74 is configured to control a cursor movement and placement functions on a second region 78 of the first display 60. Secondly, (ii) the first portion 72 is configured to control the cursor movement and placement functions on the first display 60 and the second portion 74 is configured to control the cursor movement and placement functions on a second display 80 that is connected to the laptop computer system 10. The touch-pad 70 is embedded in the base 20 and is communicatively coupled to the microprocessor 30. The second display 80 includes a support stand 82 for positioning the second display 80 on a surface. The second display 80 further includes a conductive cable 84 used for communicatively coupling the second display 80 to the laptop computer system 10.
At a fifth step, a mouse stick 110 is embedded in the base 20. The mouse stick 110 is communicatively coupled to the microprocessor 30 via the bus 38.
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While the preferred embodiment to the invention has been described, it will be understood that those skilled in the art, both now and in the future, may make various improvements and enhancements which fall within the scope of the claims which follow. These claims should be construed to maintain the proper protection for the invention first described.
