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Electronic book cover

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-17
TIEN KUANG HSIA
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[0010]The electronic book cover, according to the present invention, uses the same traditional process for

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However, it is important to note that the electronic devices are nothing more than additional attachments to the original product.

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[0020]For illustrative purposes, the invention will be described in the form of an electronic calculator, although it may be adapted to include clocks, calendars, LED signs, flash memory-based audio / video players, digital photo frames, and many other electronic commodities.

[0021]With reference to FIG. 1, an electronic book cover 10 of the present invention is made of thick cardboard and bound to a block 12 of individual sheets. A vertical line of punched holes or slits 14 near the bound edge 16 is coupled with a metal binding spine 18 that threads the slits 14, thus holding the sheets 12 together. This “comb-bound” type of notebook increased in popularity due to the advent of desktop publishing at home offices and has proven to be a relatively simple method of binding a book.

[0022]The traditional, more rigid method of binding a book cover 10 involves a book block divided by a number of signatures threaded by yarn, wire or cable. The spine is flexibly connected to the book covers and...

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The electronic book cover is made of a thick board which is strategically adapted to support an electronic device, such as a calculator or MP3 player. A cutout in the board receives the electronic device, and it is securely bolstered to the main block of book pages. The board is completely covered by an elastic skin, except in an opening where the device displays visual information. The cover also includes a keypad, labeled with various characters and symbols, which can be pressed to initiate the processing of preprogrammed functions by the electronic device. A layered switch circuit lies underneath the soft keypad and is comprised of two distinct layers: the first dielectric film layer has rows and columns of checkered conductive sections facing inward towards the book cover, and the second dielectric film layer has a pattern of disconnected electric contacts at locations facing the conductive sections and is superimposed in the keypad.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]A. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to the bookbinding field; it is a book cover with an electronic device embedded within it, such as a calculator.[0003]B. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Bookbinding functions to secure individual leaflets of paper, valuable writings, and / or drawings together, allowing for the extended preservation of such materials. Binding is also used to create presentations and organize valuable documents. Fast-setting glues and binding spines are utilized to create copies of books, blank journals, notebooks, and various types of personal planners.[0005]Electronic media was subsequently invented to enhance to convenience of these items. Personal digital assistant (PDA) devices can selectively store and view information through a user interface, which often includes a display device and keypad for input. Electronic calculators and organizers are classified as primitive forms of personal electronic devic...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F1/16
CPCG06F15/02B42D3/12
Inventor TIEN, KUANG-HSIA
Owner TIEN KUANG HSIA
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