Abstract: A personal communication device comprising a dual mode display for a user's viewing in both a direct-view mode, wherein sufficiently-sized characters are displayed in a manner visible to the user without further magnification, and in “projection-view” mode, wherein more content can be displayed over that of the direct-view mode.

Abstract: A substantially rigid card having a first side and an opposing second side, a first connector end adapted to mate with a first expansion connector on a circuit board and a second connector end adapted to mate with a second expansion connector on the board. A first peripheral card connector is connected to the first side and electrically connected to the first connector end, wherein the first connector is of a first form factor and adapted to mate with a first peripheral card. A second peripheral card connector is connected to the second side and electrically connected to the second connector end, wherein the second connector is of a second form factor different from the first form factor and matable with a second peripheral card.

Abstract: A sub-notebook computer is combined with an integrated wireless telephone. The overall size including the telephone is only two-thirds the size of a conventional notebook computer. This device seamlessly combines the function of a laptop computer with the function of a cellular phone. By integrating the telephone and the computer, the user can transfer wireless data much more easily. No cables or synchronization is required. The user has the benefit of using the larger display and keyboard of the computer instead of the miniature display and keyboard of the telephone. These features greatly expand the capability of the telephone in retrieving and accessing wireless data through the Internet.

Abstract: A keyboard for a small, portable computing device includes a pair of mating sections that can be folded together after they are pulled apart. The sections are releasably held together by a spring and by a sliding attachment structure that holds them in alignment. When the sections are pulled away from one another to release the sliding attachment structure, they are held together by a pivoting sliding attachment structure that allows folding.

Abstract: A sub-notebook computer is combined with an integrated wireless telephone. The overall size including the telephone is only two-thirds the size of a conventional notebook computer. This device seamlessly combines the function of a laptop computer with the function of a cellular phone. By integrating the telephone and the computer, the user can transfer wireless data much more easily. No cables or synchronization is required. The user has the benefit of using the larger display and keyboard of the computer instead of the miniature display and keyboard of the telephone. These features greatly expand the capability of the telephone in retrieving and accessing wireless data through the Internet.

Abstract: A personal communication device comprising a dual mode display for a user's viewing in both a direct-view mode, wherein sufficiently-sized characters are displayed in a manner visible to the user without further magnification, and in “projection-view” mode, wherein more content can be displayed over that of the direct-view mode.