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Handheld computer having an adjustable length for selectively exposing a surface component

a technology of selective exposure and adjustable length, which is applied in the direction of electrical apparatus construction details, instruments, and electrical apparatus casings/cabinets/drawers, etc., can solve the problems of inability to eliminate the physical presence of hardware features of each type of device, the small size of handheld computers for convenience of users, and the inability to adjust the length of handheld computers

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-02-05
HEWLETT PACKARD DEV CO LP
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However, there are constraints to how small a handheld computer can be for convenience of the user.
In particular, certain characteristics of handheld computers require a minimum amount of space on the exterior housing of the handheld computer.
The physical presence of hardware features for each type of device cannot be eliminated when two or more different types of devices are combined.

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[0024]Embodiments of the invention describe a handheld computer having an adjustable length for selectively exposing a surface component. In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present invention.

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[0025]Embodiments of the invention include a handheld computer having a housing that can be adjusted in length. The housing may be adjusted to expose a component that is suited for a particular function on the handheld computer. When the housing is adjusted to expose the component, a processor of the handheld computer may automatically launch an application for operating that component.

[0026]According to one embodi...

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Abstract

A handheld computer is provided having a variable length and exposable surface component. The component is operable at a designated length of the handheld computer. A housing of the handheld computer may be adjusted to that the component is exposed or enclosed. When exposed, an application associated with the component may be launched by a processor of the handheld computer.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 159,572, filed May 31, 2002, and entitled “Handheld Computer Having An Adjustable Length For Selectively Exposing A Surface Component,” the aforementioned priority application being hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to handheld computers. In particular, the present invention relates to a handheld computer having an adjustable length for selectively exposing a surface component.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Handheld computers, typically referred to as personal digital assistants (PDAs), are intended to be mobile devices. In general, small sizes are desired for handheld computers to enhance mobility. However, there are constraints to how small a handheld computer can be for convenience of the user. In particular, certain characteristics of handheld computers require a minimum amount of space on the exterior hous...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H05K7/00G06F1/16
CPCG06F1/1624G06F1/1626G06F1/1643H04M2250/52G06F1/1686G06F2200/1632H04M1/0235G06F1/1677
Inventor NGUYEN, HUYLAM, LAWRENCE
Owner HEWLETT PACKARD DEV CO LP