WO2006000127A1 - Systeme de charnieres pour ecran d'ordinateur - Google Patents

Systeme de charnieres pour ecran d'ordinateur Download PDF

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WO2006000127A1
WO2006000127A1 PCT/CN2004/000706 CN2004000706W WO2006000127A1 WO 2006000127 A1 WO2006000127 A1 WO 2006000127A1 CN 2004000706 W CN2004000706 W CN 2004000706W WO 2006000127 A1 WO2006000127 A1 WO 2006000127A1
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Ming Zhang
Isaac Simpson
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Intel Corporation
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    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
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  • Embodiments of the invention relate to computers; and more specifically, to a hinge system for computer display device.
  • FPDs Flat panel displays
  • Many FPD devices are typically mounted on a structure for display purposes. That is, in a display position, the screen of the FPD device is typically position substantially vertical. As more and more touch screen FPD devices are getting more popular, such touch screen FPD devices are required to be in a relatively horizontal position to allow a user to enter inputs using a stylus or finger. However, there is no FPD device that is capable of positioning itself in either a display position and/or a handwriting position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a flat panel display (FPD) device according to one embodiment.
  • Figures 2A-2E are side views of a FPD device according to certain embodiments.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a FPD device according to another embodiment.
  • Figures 4A-4C are enlarged perspective views of a base of a FPD device according to certain embodiments.
  • Figure 5 is an enlarged perspective view of a hinge of a FPD device according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 6 is an enlarged perspective view of a FPD screen according to one embodiment.
  • Figures 7A-7D are certain views of a FPD device in a display position according to certain embodiments.
  • Figures 8A-8D are certain views of a FPD device in a handwriting position according to certain embodiments.
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of a hinge system according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 10 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of a hinge system according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 11 is an enlarged perspective view of another portion of a hinge system according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 12 is block diagram illustrating an example data processing system which may be used with an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • an example hinge system for a dual mode (e.g., a display mode and a handwriting mode) FPD device is described herein, hi one embodiment, an example hinge system includes an upper hinge and a lower hinge with integrated springs and connected arm.
  • the upper hinge with appropriate hinge torque force allows the monitor to be lowered or raised.
  • the lower hinge with the arm can rotate the display to rest on a tabletop at a slant angle.
  • the hinge torque force together with the integrated spring force provides the appropriate assistance to realize smooth transition between the display position and the handwriting position.
  • the hinge mechanism allows the display to be transition between a substantially vertical position (e.g., a display position), used for normal computing activities, and a relatively horizontal position (e.g., a handwriting position), used for digital handwriting/pen activities.
  • the hinge is spring assisted to minimize the user effort during the transition from vertical to horizontal or vice versa.
  • Embodiments of the present invention also relate to apparatuses for performing the operations described herein.
  • An apparatus may be specially constructed for the required purposes, or it may comprise a general purpose computer selectively activated or reconfigured by a computer program stored in the computer.
  • Such a computer program may be stored in a computer readable storage medium, such as, but is not limited to, any type of disk including floppy disks, optical disks, CD-ROMs, and magnetic-optical disks, read-only memories (ROMs), random access memories (RAMs) such as Dynamic RAM (DRAM), erasable programmable ROMs (EPROMs), electrically erasable programmable ROMs (EEPROMs), magnetic or optical cards, or any type of media suitable for storing electronic instructions, and each of the above storage components is coupled to a computer system bus.
  • ROMs read-only memories
  • RAMs random access memories
  • DRAM Dynamic RAM
  • EPROMs erasable programmable ROMs
  • EEPROMs electrically erasable programmable ROMs
  • magnetic or optical cards or any type of media suitable for storing electronic instructions
  • a machine-readable medium includes any mechanism for storing or transmitting information in a form readable by a machine (e.g., a computer).
  • a machine-readable medium includes read only memory (“ROM”); random access memory (“RAM”); magnetic disk storage media; optical storage media; flash memory devices; electrical, optical, acoustical or other form of propagated signals (e.g., carrier waves, infrared signals, digital signals, etc.); etc.
  • ROM read only memory
  • RAM random access memory
  • magnetic disk storage media includes magnetic disk storage media; optical storage media; flash memory devices; electrical, optical, acoustical or other form of propagated signals (e.g., carrier waves, infrared signals, digital signals, etc.); etc.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a FPD device according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • example FPD device 100 includes, but is not limited to, a FPD 101 having an input to receive display data (e.g., video signals), a moveable assembly (not shown) coupling the FPD to a base 102.
  • display data e.g., video signals
  • moveable assembly not shown
  • the moveable assembly includes a first end (not shown) rotatably coupled to the FPD 101 via a first hinge, a second end housed by a housing 103 rotatably coupled to the base 102 via a second hinge, hi one embodiment, the moveable assembly includes a first mounting member to be mounted to the back of the FPD 101, a second mounting member to be mounted on the base 102, and an arm member coupled to the first and second mounting members via the first and second hinges respectively. [0025] In one embodiment, the moveable assembly enables the FPD 101 to tilt up and down illustrated by direction 105 while the moveable assembly is in a relatively vertical position, as shown in Figure 2B.
  • FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a side view of a FPD device according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • example FPD device 200 includes, but is not limited to, a FPD, a base, and a moveable assembly having a first end and a second end, the first end being rotatably coupled to the FPD via a first hinge and the second end being rotatably coupled to the base via a second hinge, the moveable assembly rotating about the second hinge while the FPD rotating about the first hinge to enable the FPD transitioning from a display position that is a relatively vertical to a handwriting position that is relatively horizontal, towards a user facing a screen of the FPD while the second end is rotatably secured to the base.
  • example FPD device 200 includes a FPD 201 having an input to receive display data, a base 202 to support the FPD 201 , and a moveable assembly 203 coupling the FPD 201 and the base 202.
  • the moveable assembly 203 may includes a first mounting member 204, a second mounting member 205, and an arm member 206 coupled to the first and second mounting members 204-205 via a first hinge 250 and a second hinge 260 respectively.
  • the arm member 206 of the moveable assembly 203 may rotate relative to the second mounting member 205 via the second hinge 260 and the first mounting member 204 rotates relative to the arm member 206 via the first hinge 250, while the base 102 remains not fixedly secured on a supporting surface, such as, for example, a desk surface.
  • the first mounting member 204 of the moveable assembly 203 rotates towards a user facing the screen of the FPD 201.
  • the arm member 206 of the moveable assembly 203 rotates relative to the second mounting member 205 towards the user in a first direction while the first mounting member 204 of the moveable assembly 203, which is secured on the back of the FPD, rotates relative to the arm member 206 in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
  • the FPD 201 moves towards to the user while the screen of the FPD tilts upwards, as illustrated as intermediate positions in Figures 2B-2D.
  • the above movements may continue until the FPD 201 is in a relatively horizontal position that the user can comfortably operate on the screen of the FPD, as illustrated in Figures 2E and 3.
  • the screen of the FPD may be a touch screen capable of receiving inputs from a user and the user may enter the inputs on the screen by applying a pressure, such as, for example, using a finger or a stylus.
  • a position of the FPD 201 may be referred to as a handwriting position
  • the vertical position of the FPD 201 may be referred to as a display position or an upright position.
  • an edge e.g., a lower edge
  • the FPD may rest on a supporting surface where the base 202 is not fixedly secured.
  • FIG. 2E is a diagram illustrating a side view of a FPD device in a handwriting position according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • an edge 209 e.g., a lower edge when the FPD 201 is in a display position as shown in Figure 2A
  • a supporting surface 210 e.g., a desk surface
  • a user may rest his/her palm on the screen 211 of the FPD 201 when the user operates on the screen of the FPD 201.
  • the FPD 201 and the supporting surface 210 form an angle 212 ranging from approximately 15 to 35 degrees, preferably approximately 25 degrees.
  • the moveable assembly 203 or the arm member 206 of the moveable assembly 203 is in a substantially horizontal position.
  • the arm member 206 of the moveable assembly 203 includes a first portion 208 coupled to the first mounting member 204 via first hinge 250 and a second portion 207 coupled to the second mounting member 205 via second hinge 260.
  • the first and second portions 207-208 of the arm member 206 are jointed with a curved angle, such that when the FPD 201 is in a handwriting position, the second portion 207 of the arm member 206 is in a substantially horizontal position, while the screen 211 of the FPD 201 is substantially in parallel with the first portion 208. That is, the FPD 201 may rest on the first portion 208 of the arm member 206 when the FPD 201 is in the handwriting position.
  • the first portion 208 of the arm member 206 provides further support for the FPD 201 countering the forces generated due to the pressure applied on the screen 211 when a user operates on the screen 211.
  • the curved angle maybe ranging from approximately 145 to 165 degrees, preferably approximately 155 degrees.
  • the second portion 207 of the arm member 206 may also rest on a housing 213 housing the second mounting member 205 to further distribute the support and balance to the FPD 201.
  • the length of the first portion 208 and the second portion 207 may be in an approximately 1 :2 ratio.
  • the second mounting member 204 is coupled to the back of the FPD 201 at an area that is approximately two-third of the height of the FPD 201 from the lower edge 209 of the FPD.
  • the FPD 201 may be a 15 or 17 inches LCD display.
  • the base 202 may be a round plate-like shape.
  • the base 202 and the moveable assembly 203 are not limited to the shapes and sizes shown in Figures 2A-2E. It will be appreciated that other shapes, such as rectangular, may be utilized.
  • one or more cables may be extended within an interior portion of the moveable assembly and couples the FPD 201 to a computer system, such as, for example, a display controller and/or other IO (input/output) devices.
  • the one or more cables may also provide power and the control signals (such as audio signals) to the FPD 201.
  • the base 202 may be small enough and light enough to being picked up and moved by a single adult person. However, the base 202 is heavy enough to support the FPD 201 and the moveable assembly 203 at various different positions without tipping, such as, for example, those positions shown in Figures 2B-2E.
  • the base 202 needs not be physically attached (e.g., by clamps or adhesive or other fixtures) to support surface 210 (e.g., a desk, shelf, counter, etc.) because its size, weight, and shape are sufficient to support the moveable assembly 203 and the FPD 201 at various positions without tipping.
  • support surface 210 e.g., a desk, shelf, counter, etc.
  • the size, shape, and weight of base 202 vary according to the length of the moveable assembly 203 and the weight and size of the FPD 201 to be supported.
  • the size, shape, and weight of the base 202 should be selected such that no tipping occurs when the moveable assembly 203 is moving from substantially vertical position, such as, for example, the position shown in Figure 2A, to a substantially horizontal position, such as, for example, the position shown in Figure 2E.
  • substantially vertical position such as, for example, the position shown in Figure 2A
  • a substantially horizontal position such as, for example, the position shown in Figure 2E.
  • no tipping should occur when a user applies a downward force to move the FPD 201 from a display position (e.g., substantially vertical as shown in Figure 2A) to a handwriting position (e.g., relatively horizontal as shown in Figure 2E), and/or any position in between (e.g., positions shown in Figures 2B-2D).
  • the base 202 which is not fixedly secured on the supporting surface, should not be lifted from the supporting surface 210 when a user applies an upward force to lift the FPD 201 from a handwriting position (as shown in Figure 2E) to a display position (as shown in Figure 2A), and/or any position in between (as shown in Figures 2B-2D).
  • the moveable assembly 203 may include one or more resilient mechanisms to provide resilient counter forces to assist the FPD 201 to be in any of the positions illustrated in Figures 2A-2E without tipping the base 202.
  • an anti-torsion cable (not shown) maybe coupled to or within the moveable assembly 203 to restrain the FPD 201 and/or the moveable assembly 203 from being rotated beyond a predetermined amount.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a FPD device in a handwriting position.
  • Figure 4A is an enlarged perspective view of an example base of a FPD device according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • example base 202 includes IO connectors 401 including one or more peripheral device ports 402 and other multimedia ports 403 to coupled one or more external devices.
  • the peripheral device ports 402 may include one or more USB (universal serial bus) ports or IEEE-1394 (also referred to as Firewire) ports.
  • the multimedia ports 403 may include an audio input port and an audio output port for connecting one or more audio devices.
  • the multimedia ports 403 maybe disposed on a left-hand side of the base 202 with respect to a user facing the FPD device.
  • Figure 4B is an enlarged perspective view of an example base of a FPD device according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
  • example base 202 includes one or more slots 404 to allow a storage device to be inserted.
  • a DVD or a CD-ROM device, or an optical storage device may be inserted into the slot 404.
  • a removable hard disk may be swapped into the slot 404.
  • Other devices may also be utilized.
  • FIG. 4C is an enlarged perspective view of an example base of a FPD device according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
  • the example base 202 includes a cable connector 405 to connect one or more cables to a computer system.
  • the cable connector 405 is a single cable connector containing multiple sub-cable connectors to connect multiple sub-cables within a single cable.
  • the other end of the single cable is coupled to the computer system.
  • the multiple sub-cables of the other end of the single cable are coupled to multiple connectors or sockets disposed on a surface of a computer system (e.g., the back of the computer system).
  • Some of the sub-cables maybe distributed within the base 202 to couple with the as FPD 201 through the moveable assembly 203.
  • some of the sub-cables may be distributed to other IO ports or devices disposed on the base 202, such as, for example, IO ports 401 of Figure 4A and slot 404 of Figure 4B, etc.
  • the single cable connector 405 may be disposed on a backside of the base 202 and away from a user using the FPD device.
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of a lower portion of a FPD device according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • a locking mechanism 501 (also referred to as a keylock) is disposed on the housing 213 for housing the second mounting member of the moveable assembly 203.
  • the locking mechanism 501 includes parental control functionality, similar to the parental control functionality of a television.
  • parental control functionality similar to the parental control functionality of a television.
  • the locking mechanism 501 is in a locked position, certain materials that are not suitable to be viewed by a minor without parent supervision are prevented from being displayed on the FPD 201.
  • the locking mechanism 501 is in an unlock position, all display data will be displayed by the FPD 201 as normal.
  • the locking mechanism 501 may simply a switching element that when the switching element is switched to a first position, the parental control functionality is activated, and the parental control functionality is deactivated when the switching element is switched to a second position.
  • the FPD device may include a mechanism or functionality that is capable of decoding the video data and/or audio data to determine whether the data contains adult related materials, when the locking mechanism 501 is in a locked position.
  • the locking mechanism 501 may transmit a signal to the computer system, such as, for example, a display driver and/or an operating system therein, to inform the computer system that a parental control needs to be activated.
  • FIG. 6 an enlarged perspective view of an upper portion of a FPD according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • an upper edge of the example FPD 201 includes a pair of speakers 601 symmetrically disposed on an upper edge of the FPD 201.
  • a microphone 602 may be disposed substantially centrally on the upper edge of the FPD 201, preferably between the pair of speakers 601.
  • the speakers 601 and the microphone 602 maybe coupled to one or more cables extended from a shaft of the moveable assembly coupling the FPD 201 to the base 202, and to a computer via the single cable connector 405 of Figure 4C.
  • the speakers 601 and/or microphone 602 may be disabled when external speakers and/or microphone are coupled to the multimedia connectors 403 of Figure 4A.
  • the speakers 601 and the microphone 602 and the external audio devices coupled to the connectors 403 may coexist.
  • Other configurations may exist.
  • Figures 7A-7D are diagrams illustrating a front view, side views, and a top view of a FPD device in a display position according to certain embodiments of the invention.
  • Figures 8A-8D are diagrams illustrating a front view, side views, and a top view of a FPD device in a handwriting position according to certain embodiments of the invention.
  • the base 202 may further house some or all of the typical components that may be included in an ordinary computer, such as, for example, at least those components shown in Figure 12, which will be described in details further below. Other components apparent to those with ordinary skill in the art may also be included.
  • Figure 9 is an internal perspective view of an example moveable assembly according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the example moveable assembly 900 may be implemented as moveable assembly 202 of Figures 2A-2E without the cosmetic cover.
  • the example moveable assembly 900 maybe constructed using Mg-Al alloy material.
  • the example moveable assembly 900 includes, but is not limited to, a first mounting member capable of being mounted to a flat panel display (FPD), a second mounting member capable of being mounted to a base, and an arm member having a first end and a second end, the first end rotatably coupled to the first mounting member via a first hinge and the second end rotatably coupled to the second mounting member via a second hinge, the first mounting member rotating relative to the arm member and the arm member rotating relative to the second mounting member to enable the FPD to transition from a display position that is relatively vertical to a handwriting position that is relatively horizontal, towards a user facing a screen of the FPD while the second mounting member is fixed to the base.
  • FPD flat panel display
  • a second mounting member capable of being mounted to a base
  • an arm member having a first end and a second end, the first end rotatably coupled to the first mounting member via a first hinge and the second end rotatably coupled to the second mounting member via a second hinge, the first mounting member rotating relative
  • moveable assembly 900 includes an upper mounting member 901 (also referred to as a first mounting member), a lower mounting member 902 (also referred to as a second mounting member), and an arm member 903 coupling the upper and lower mounting members 901 and 902 via a first hinge 950 and a second hinge 960 respectively.
  • the upper mounting member 901 may be mounted to a back of a FPD, such as FPD 201, using snap fittings, screws, and/or adhesives, etc.
  • the lower mounting member 902 may be mounted on a base, such as base 202, using snap fittings, screws, and/or adhesives, etc.
  • the lower mounting member 902 maybe mounted on a swivel member disposed on the base having a vertical axis to allow the moveable assembly 900 (and the FPD mounted therewith) to turn from side to side.
  • the arm member 903 of the moveable assembly 900 may rotate relative to the second mounting member 902 via the second hinge 960 and the first mounting member 901 rotates relative to the arm member 903 via the first hinge 950, while the base remains not fixedly secured on a supporting surface, such as, for example, a desk surface.
  • the first mounting member 901 of the moveable assembly 900 rotates towards a user facing the screen of the FPD.
  • the arm member 903 of the moveable assembly 900 rotates relative to the second mounting member 902 towards the user in a first direction while the first mounting member 901 of the moveable assembly 900, which is secured on the back of the FPD, rotates relative to the arm member 903 in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
  • the FPD moves towards to the user while the screen of the FPD tilts upwards, as illustrated as intermediate positions in Figures 2B-2D.
  • the above movement may continue until the FPD is in a relatively horizontal position that the user can comfortably operate on the screen of the FPD, as illustrated in Figures 2E and 3.
  • the arm member 903 includes a first portion 904 coupled to the first mounting member 901 via the first hinge 950 and a second portion 905 coupled to the second mounting member 902 via the second hinge 960.
  • the first and second portions 904 and 905 are jointed having a curved angle. Such a curved angle allows the second portion 905 to be in a substantially horizontal position, while the first mounting member 901 (and the FPD mounted therewith) rests on the first portion 904, when the FPD is in a handwriting position, as shown in Figure 2E.
  • the second mounting member 902 is formed having an opening or channel 906 to allow one or more cables extended therethrough.
  • the one or more cables maybe extended through an opening 907 of the first portion, in front of the arm member 903.
  • the cables may be further extended from the opening 907 of the arm member 903 into an opening 908 of the first mounting member 901, around the first hinge 950, where the cables are connected with one or more inputs connectors of the FPD.
  • the openings 907 and 908 are relatively aligned, such that the cables may still be extended through the relatively aligned openings 907 and 908.
  • Figure 10 is an enlarged perspective view of a second hinge of a moveable assembly according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the example structure 1000 includes a second portion 905 of the arm member of a moveable assembly coupled to a second mounting member 902 of the moveable assembly via a second hinge 960.
  • the portion 905 includes a pair of hinge brackets 1011 and 1012, which may be mounted on the portion 905 using snap fittings, screws, and/or adhesives, etc.
  • the mounting member 902 may includes a first pair of hinge brackets 1008 and 1009.
  • the hinge brackets 1008-1009 and 1011-1012 includes a hole to allow a hinge rod 1007 extended therethrough to form the hinge 960.
  • the hinge 960 further includes a resilient mechanism that provides counter forces to the movements of the arm member and the FPD.
  • the resilient mechanism provides counterbalance to the weight of the FPD, such that the FPD feels substantially weightless to a user when the user attempts to move it.
  • the resilient mechanism includes a pair of spring assemblies 1001 and 1002. These spring assemblies operate substantially similar to each other.
  • each of the spring assembly includes a spring having a first end inserted into a hole (also referred to as a catcher or a stopper) of the mounting member 902, such as hole 1003, while the other end of the spring is inserted into a hole of hinge bracket of the portion 905.
  • the spring is a compression spring between the catchers of the mounting member 902 and the portion 905 of the arm member.
  • the pre-tension spring assemblies 1001 and 1002 exert a restoring force along the hinge rod 1007 when the portion 905 (and the FPD mounted therewith) is moving up and down.
  • the spring assemblies 1001 and 1002 provides counterbalance to the weight of the FPD, such that the FPD feels substantially weightless to a user when the user attempts to move it.
  • the springs may be a torsion spring that biases the FPD upwards to counteract the downward gravitational moment.
  • the springs 1001 and 1002 contract when the FPD and the arm member are raised, and expand as the FPD and the arm member are lowered. In their expanded states, springs 1001 and 1002 stores potential energy.
  • each of the spring assemblies further includes an annular friction ring, such as friction ring 1005, around the hinge rod to provide friction between the hinge brackets 1011-1012 and 1008-1009, such that the FPD and the arm member can stop at any position between the display position as shown in Figure 2A and the handwriting position as shown in Figure 2E.
  • the friction provided by the friction ring 1005 and counterbalance provided by the spring assemblies 1001 and 1002 maybe adjusted via the pressure provided by a bolt or nut 1006.
  • Figure 11 is an enlarged perspective view of a first hinge of a moveable assembly according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the example structure 1100 includes a first portion 904 of the arm member 903 of a moveable assembly coupled to a first mounting member 901 of the moveable assembly via a first hinge 950.
  • the portion 904 includes a pair of hinge brackets, which may be mounted on the portion 904 using snap fittings, screws, and/or adhesives, etc.
  • the mounting member 901 may includes a first pair of hinge brackets.
  • the hinge brackets of the first portion 904 and the first mounting member 901 includes a hole to allow a hinge rod extended therethrough to form the hinge 950, similar to the second hinge 960 of Figure 10.
  • the first hinge 950 includes a pair of friction rings to provide enough friction that allows a FPD mounted on the first mounting member 901 to stop at any position with respect to the arm member 903.
  • Other components may also be included.
  • FIG. 12 is a block diagram of an exemplary computer which may be used with an embodiment.
  • exemplary system 1200 shown in Figure 12 may be implemented as a stand-alone system electrically coupled to a FPD device described above via, for example, a single cable having multiple sub-cables as described above.
  • exemplary system 1200 shown in Figure 12 may be implemented within a base of the FPD device described above.
  • Figure 12 illustrates various components of a computer system, it is not intended to represent any particular architecture or manner of interconnecting the components, as such details are not germane to the present invention. It will also be appreciated that network computers, handheld computers, cell phones, and other data processing systems which have fewer components or perhaps more components may also be used with the present invention.
  • the computer system 1200 which is a form of a data processing system, includes a bus 1202 which is coupled to a microprocessor 1203 and a ROM 1207, a volatile RAM 1205, and a non-volatile memory 1206.
  • the microprocessor 1203, which may be a Pentium processor from Intel Corporation or a PowerPC processor from Motorola, Inc., is coupled to cache memory 1204 as shown in the example of Figure 12.
  • the bus 1202 interconnects these various components together and also interconnects these components 1203, 1207, 1205, and 1206 to a display controller and display device 1208, as well as to input/output (I/O) devices 1210, which maybe mice, keyboards, modems, network interfaces, printers, and other devices which are well-known in the art.
  • I/O input/output
  • the input/output devices 1210 are coupled to the system through input/output controllers 1209.
  • the volatile RAM 1205 is typically implemented as dynamic RAM (DRAM) which requires power continuously in order to refresh or maintain the data in the memory.
  • the non- volatile memory 1206 is typically a magnetic hard drive, a magnetic optical drive, an optical drive, or a DVD RAM or other type of memory system which maintains data even after power is removed from the system.
  • the non-volatile memory will also be a random access memory, although this is not required. While Figure 12 shows that the non- volatile memory is a local device coupled directly to the rest of the components in the data processing system, it will be appreciated that the present invention may utilize a non- volatile memory which is remote from the system, such as a network storage device which is coupled to the data processing system through a network interface such as a modem or Ethernet interface.
  • the bus 1202 may include one or more buses connected to each other through various bridges, controllers, and/or adapters, as is well-known in the art.
  • the I/O controller 1209 includes a USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter for controlling USB peripherals or a PCI controller for controlling PCI devices, which may be included in IO devices 1210.
  • I/O controller 1209 includes an EEEE-1394 controller for controlling IEEE-1394 devices, also known as Fire Wire devices.
  • Other components may also be implemented.

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La présente invention concerne des systèmes de charnières pour des écrans d'affichage double mode. La présente invention concerne un système de charnières qui comprend un premier élément de montage conçu pour être monté sur un écran plat (FPD); un second élément de montage conçu pour être monté sur une base; et un bras présentant une première extrémité et une seconde extrémité; la première extrémité étant couplée de manière rotative au premier élément de montage par l'intermédiaire d'une première charnière, et la seconde extrémité étant couplée de manière rotative au second élément de montage par l'intermédiaire d'une seconde charnière. Le premier élément de montage pivote par rapport au bras, lequel pivote par rapport au second élément de montage pour permettre à l'écran plat d'être déplacé depuis une position d'affichage relativement verticale vers une position d'écriture relativement horizontale, dans la direction d'un utilisateur placé en face d'un écran de visualisation de l'écran plat, alors que le second élément de montage est fixé sur la base. Cette invention concerne également d'autres modes de réalisation et d'autres dispositifs.
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