Multi-Display Computing Device with Keyboard Deck Touchscreen
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Solution Overview
Problem
The compact form factor of portable computing devices makes it challenging to manage and utilize multiple applications effectively due to the limited size of the display, which restricts the ability to multitask and view multiple programs simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A computing device with multiple on-board displays, including a primary LCD display and a secondary touchscreen display integrated into the keyboard deck, allowing for dual or extended display modes where content can be duplicated, moved, or used independently between the two displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If the device size is reduced to improve portability, then the device becomes lighter and easier to transport, but the display size decreases making it difficult to manage multiple applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a single two-dimensional display to a multi-dimensional display configuration by adding a secondary display on the keyboard deck. This creates a vertical stacking arrangement where the primary display remains on the display member while the secondary display is positioned on the base member, effectively utilizing the third dimension (depth/vertical space) to increase total display area without increasing the device's footprint or weight.
2Device complexity
If a single display is used to maintain device simplicity, then the device structure remains simple, but the ability to view and manage multiple programs simultaneously is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is segmented into two independent display units: a primary display on the display member and a secondary display on the keyboard deck. Each display can be independently configured and controlled, allowing different applications or windows to be displayed simultaneously on separate screens. This segmentation enables efficient multitasking while maintaining relatively simple individual display structures.
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AI summary
A computing device comprises a plurality of on-board displays and a graphics controller configured to control output of image content to the plurality of on-board displays in an extended display mode and/or a dual display mode.