Abstract: For one disclosed embodiment, an apparatus includes a first housing and a touch input device supported by the first housing. The touch input device includes a first touch surface layer, a second touch surface layer, and a touch sensor disposed between the first touch surface layer and the second touch surface layer. The touch sensor is configured to detect a first touch input associated with the first touch surface layer and a second touch input associated with the second touch surface layer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for optical imaging based computer pointing, including optical imaging based pointing motion and button functionality. Optical image motion information is translated to a computer pointing device data format, and one or more patterns, sequences, or combinations of optical image information are translated to one or more corresponding pointing device button select indications in the pointing device data format.

Abstract: Disclosed are electronic devices whereby a main display may be used even when the device is in a closed-lid position. In some embodiments, a window (display portion opening) may be provided in the device housing so that a portion of the display may be viewed when the lid is closed.

Abstract: A multiple mode display apparatus and methods of use. An apparatus includes a display surface with a first and a second display area. A housing pivotally attached with the display proximate a first edge of the housing is displaceable from a coplanar position with the surface of the display device to a position wherein an angle of at least 90 degrees between the surface of the display and the housing is formed along said first edge. In the first position, the first display area is visible and activated to receive user input or to display output. The second display area is covered by the housing and placed in a mode of reduced power consumption. In the second position, the second display area is visible and activated to display output.

Abstract: A multiple mode display apparatus and methods of use. An apparatus includes a display surface with a first and a second display area. A housing pivotally attached with the display proximate a first edge of the housing is displaceable from a coplanar position with the surface of the display device to a position wherein an angle of at least 90 degrees between the surface of the display and the housing is formed along said first edge. In the first position, the first display area is visible and activated to receive user input or to display output. The second display area is covered by the housing and placed in a mode of reduced power consumption. In the second position, the second display area is visible and activated to display output.

Abstract: Methods and systems for optical imaging based computer pointing, including optical imaging based pointing motion and button functionality. Optical image motion information is translated to a computer pointing device data format, and one or more patterns, sequences, or combinations of optical image information are translated to one or more corresponding pointing device button select indications in the pointing device data format.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a user interface device that can capture motion in more than two degrees of freedom at a time. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention can include multiple sensors so that, in addition to xy motion, rotational motion can be captured.

Abstract: A multiple mode display apparatus and methods of use. An apparatus includes a display surface with a first and a second display area. A housing pivotally attached with the display proximate a first edge of the housing is displaceable from a coplanar position with the surface of the display device to a position wherein an angle of at least 90 degrees between the surface of the display and the housing is formed along said first edge. In the first position, the first display area is visible and activated to receive user input or to display output. The second display area is covered by the housing and placed in a mode of reduced power consumption. In the second position, the second display area is visible and activated to display output.

Abstract: A computer system includes one or more panels that are retractable or extendable relative to a display housing. The one or more panels include a panel located at proximally a top edge of the display housing and including an image capturing device. The one or more panels also include a panel located at proximally a left edge and a panel located at proximally a right edge of the display housing and each including one or more sound capturing devices. The one or more panels are synchronously retracted or extended relative to the display housing.

Abstract: A computer system includes a primary display and a secondary display. The secondary display is coupled to a portable device. Information displayed on the secondary display includes information transmitted by the computer system via a short-range communication channel.

Abstract: A transformable computing apparatus and methods for configuring. An apparatus comprising a display, a key-entry device pivotally attached with the display and a housing pivotally attached with the display is configurable into an interactive user configuration when the key-entry device is pivoted about an edge of the display to a position adjacent with the display surface and the housing is pivoted about the edge of the display to a position adjacent with the opposing surface of the display. The apparatus is configurable into another interactive user configuration when the key-entry device is pivoted about the edge of the display to a position wherein an angle between the display surface and the key-entry device of substantially 90 degrees or more is formed, the housing being optionally pivoted about the edge of the display to a support position for the key-entry device.

Abstract: A computer system includes a primary display and a secondary display. The secondary display is coupled to a portable device. Information displayed on the secondary display includes information transmitted by the computer system via a short-range communication channel.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system display buddy list information according to predefined relationship criterion. More specifically, a user may create a buddy list having a plurality of entries, rank the entries according to a predefined relationship criteria, and view visual representations of the entries in the buddy list on a display device. The visual representations are displayed on the display device according to the rank assigned to each entry.

Abstract: A multiple mode display apparatus and methods of use. An apparatus includes a display surface with a first and a second display area. A housing pivotally attached with the display proximate a first edge of the housing is displaceable from a coplanar position with the surface of the display device to a position wherein an angle of at least 90 degrees between the surface of the display and the housing is formed along said first edge. In the first position, the first display area is visible and activated to receive user input or to display output. The second display area is covered by the housing and placed in a mode of reduced power consumption. In the second position, the second display area is visible and activated to display output.

Abstract: A transformable computing apparatus and methods for configuring. An apparatus comprising a display, a key-entry device pivotally attached with the display and a housing pivotally attached with the display is configurable into an interactive user configuration when the key-entry device is pivoted about an edge of the display to a position adjacent with the display surface and the housing is pivoted about the edge of the display to a position adjacent with the opposing surface of the display. The apparatus is configurable into another interactive user configuration when the key-entry device is pivoted about the edge of the display to a position wherein an angle between the display surface and the key-entry device of substantially 90 degrees or more is formed, the housing being optionally pivoted about the edge of the display to a support position for the key-entry device.