Abstract: A handheld device with integral axial camera is disclosed. The apparatus discloses: a top portion; a bottom portion; a hinge, rotational about a first axis and having a first end and a second end, coupling the top portion to the bottom portion; and an image capture device, coupled to the first end of the hinge and oriented to capture images aligned along the first axis of the hinge. The method discloses: permitting a first large screen interface to rotate about a first hinge axis with respect to a second large screen interface; capturing images aligned along the first hinge axis; and setting a mode in which the device operates in response to an orientation of the first large screen interface to a second large screen interface.

Abstract: A housing component is provided for a handheld computer. A film layer corresponds to an exterior surface of the housing component. The film layer may have a first tone and a second tone. A groove is formed on the film layer. The groove has a contoured interior. The first surface on the interior of the groove may have the first tone. A second surface on the interior of the groove may have the second tone.

Abstract: A housing component is provided for a handheld computer. A film layer corresponds to an exterior surface of the housing component. The film layer may have a first tone and a second tone. A groove is formed on the film layer. The groove has a contoured interior. The first surface on the interior of the groove may have the first tone. A second surface on the interior of the groove may have the second tone.

Abstract: A handheld computer is provided that includes a first module combined with one or more modules. The first module includes a housing having one or more coupling surfaces, with each coupling surface including a coupling mechanism. A second module is coupleable to the first module. The second module includes a third coupling surface having a second coupling mechanism for mating with the first coupling mechanism. The third coupling surface is positioned on the second module so as to abut at least partially against the second coupling surface when the first coupling mechanism is mated with the second coupling mechanism.

Abstract: A lid assembly that includes a lid and a coupling mechanism for coupling the lid to a palmtop computer system. The coupling mechanism is double jointed so as to move the lid from a closed position to an open position. In one embodiment, the coupling mechanism includes a plate and two clips that attach to the plate such that the clips rotate relative to the plate. The plate couples to the lid such that the lid rotates relative to the plate. In the closed position, the lid covers the display of the palmtop computer system. The lid is movable into the open position. In the open position, the display is uncovered and the lid is disposed against the rear side of the palmtop computer system. In one embodiment, the lid includes an opaque region and a non-opaque region. The non-opaque region allows for viewing a portion of the display of the palmtop computer while the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: A handheld computer is provided that includes a first module combined with one or more modules. The first module includes a housing having one or more coupling surfaces, with each coupling surface including a coupling mechanism. A second module is coupleable to the first module. The second module includes a third coupling surface having a second coupling mechanism for mating with the first coupling mechanism. The third coupling surface is positioned on the second module so as to abut at least partially against the second coupling surface when the first coupling mechanism is mated with the second coupling mechanism.