COMPUTING DEVICE WITH DYNAMIC ORNAMENTAL APPEARANCE
    1.
    发明申请
    COMPUTING DEVICE WITH DYNAMIC ORNAMENTAL APPEARANCE 审中-公开
    具有动态外部外观的计算设备

    公开(公告)号:WO2002103503A2

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-27

    申请号:PCT/US2002/019027

    申请日:2002-06-14

    Inventor: KERR, Duncan

    CPC classification number: G06F1/181 G06F3/147 G09G2354/00 Y10S345/905

    Abstract: The invention pertains to electronic devices capable of dynamically changing their ornamental or decorative appearance, i.e., the outer appearance as seen by a user. The electronic devices generally include an illuminable housing. The illuminable housing, which includes at least one wall configured for the passage of light, is configured to enclose, cover and protect a light arrangement as well as functional components of the electronic device. The light arrangement, which generally includes one or more light sources, is configured to produce light for transmission through the light passing wall(s) of the illuminable housing. The transmitted light illuminates the wall(s) thus giving the wall a new appearance. That is, the transmitted light effectively alters the ornamental or decorative appearance of the electronic device. In most cases, the light is controlled so as to produce a light effect having specific characteristics or attributes. As such, the electronic device may be configured to provide additional feedback to the user of the electronic device and to give users the ability to personalize or change the look of their electronic device on an on-going basis. That is, a housing of the electronic device is active rather than passive, i.e., the housing has the ability to adapt and change. For example, the light may be used to exhibit a housing behavior that reflects the desires or moods of the user, that reflects inputs or outputs for the electronic device, or that reacts to tasks or events associated with operation of the electronic device.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及能够动态地改变其装饰性或装饰性外观的电子设备,即用户所看到的外观。 电子设备通常包括可照明外壳。 包括被配置为用于通过光的至少一个壁的可照明外壳构造成围绕,覆盖和保护光装置以及电子装置的功能部件。 通常包括一个或多个光源的光布置被配置为产生用于透射穿过可照明外壳的光通过壁的光。 透射的光照亮墙壁,从而给墙壁一个新的外观。 也就是说,透射光有效地改变电子装置的装饰性或装饰性的外观。 在大多数情况下,光被控制以产生具有特定特征或属性的光效果。 因此,电子设备可以被配置为向电子设备的用户提供额外的反馈,并且使用户能够在持续的基础上个性化或改变其电子设备的外观。 也就是说,电子设备的壳体是有源的而不是被动的,即壳体具有适应和改变的能力。 例如,光可以用于展现反映用户的欲望或情绪的反映了电子设备的输入或输出,或对与电子设备的操作有关的任务或事件的反应的外壳行为。

    ACTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR COMPUTING DEVICE
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2002103504A3

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-27

    申请号:PCT/US2002/018953

    申请日:2002-06-13

    Inventor: KERR, Duncan

    Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light emitting device disposed inside the housing. The light emitting device is configured to produce a light effect that alters the ornamental appearance of the computing device.

    ACTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR COMPUTING DEVICE
    4.
    发明申请
    ACTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR COMPUTING DEVICE 审中-公开
    活动装置用于计算设备

    公开(公告)号:WO2002103504A2

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-27

    申请号:PCT/US2002/018953

    申请日:2002-06-13

    Inventor: KERR, Duncan

    CPC classification number: G06F1/181 G06F3/147 G09G2354/00 Y10S345/905

    Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light emitting device disposed inside the housing. The light emitting device is configured to produce a light effect that alters the ornamental appearance of the computing device.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种计算设备。 计算装置包括具有可照明部分的壳体。 计算装置还包括设置在壳体内的发光装置。 发光器件被配置为产生改变计算设备的装饰外观的光效果。

    COMPUTING DEVICE WITH DYNAMIC ORNAMENTAL APPEARANCE

    公开(公告)号:WO2002103503A3

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-27

    申请号:PCT/US2002/019027

    申请日:2002-06-14

    Inventor: KERR, Duncan

    Abstract: The invention pertains to electronic devices capable of dynamically changing their ornamental or decorative appearance, i.e., the outer appearance as seen by a user. The electronic devices generally include an illuminable housing. The illuminable housing, which includes at least one wall configured for the passage of light, is configured to enclose, cover and protect a light arrangement as well as functional components of the electronic device. The light arrangement, which generally includes one or more light sources, is configured to produce light for transmission through the light passing wall(s) of the illuminable housing. The transmitted light illuminates the wall(s) thus giving the wall a new appearance. That is, the transmitted light effectively alters the ornamental or decorative appearance of the electronic device. In most cases, the light is controlled so as to produce a light effect having specific characteristics or attributes. As such, the electronic device may be configured to provide additional feedback to the user of the electronic device and to give users the ability to personalize or change the look of their electronic device on an on-going basis. That is, a housing of the electronic device is active rather than passive, i.e., the housing has the ability to adapt and change. For example, the light may be used to exhibit a housing behavior that reflects the desires or moods of the user, that reflects inputs or outputs for the electronic device, or that reacts to tasks or events associated with operation of the electronic device.

    ACTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR COMPUTING DEVICE
    7.
    发明授权
    ACTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR COMPUTING DEVICE 有权
    活跃计算机CASE

    公开(公告)号:EP1474735B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-11

    申请号:EP02744353.0

    申请日:2002-06-13

    Inventor: KERR, Duncan

    CPC classification number: G06F1/181 G06F3/147 G09G2354/00 Y10S345/905

    Abstract: The invention pertains to electronic devices capable of dynamically changing their ornamental or decorative appearance, i.e., the outer appearance as seen by a user. The electronic devices generally include an illuminable housing. The illuminable housing, which includes at least one wall configured for the passage of light, is configured to enclose, cover and protect a light arrangement as well as functional components of the electronic device. The light arrangement, which generally includes one or more light sources, is configured to produce light for transmission through the light passing wall(s) of the illuminable housing. The transmitted light illuminates the wall(s) thus giving the wall a new appearance. That is, the transmitted light effectively alters the ornamental or decorative appearance of the electronic device.; In most cases, the light is controlled so as to produce a light effect having specific characteristics or attributes. As such, the electronic device may be configured to provide additional feedback to the user of the electronic device and to give users the ability to personalize or change the look of their electronic device on an on-going basis. That is, a housing of the electronic device is active rather than passive, i.e., the housing has the ability to adapt and change. For example, the light may be used to exhibit a housing behavior that reflects the desires or moods of the user, that reflects inputs or outputs for the electronic device, or that reacts to tasks or events associated with operation of the electronic device.

    ACTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR COMPUTING DEVICE
    8.
    发明公开
    ACTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR COMPUTING DEVICE 有权
    活跃计算机CASE

    公开(公告)号:EP1474735A2

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-10

    申请号:EP02744353.0

    申请日:2002-06-13

    Inventor: KERR, Duncan

    CPC classification number: G06F1/181 G06F3/147 G09G2354/00 Y10S345/905

    Abstract: The invention pertains to electronic devices capable of dynamically changing their ornamental or decorative appearance, i.e., the outer appearance as seen by a user. The electronic devices generally include an illuminable housing. The illuminable housing, which includes at least one wall configured for the passage of light, is configured to enclose, cover and protect a light arrangement as well as functional components of the electronic device. The light arrangement, which generally includes one or more light sources, is configured to produce light for transmission through the light passing wall(s) of the illuminable housing. The transmitted light illuminates the wall(s) thus giving the wall a new appearance. That is, the transmitted light effectively alters the ornamental or decorative appearance of the electronic device.; In most cases, the light is controlled so as to produce a light effect having specific characteristics or attributes. As such, the electronic device may be configured to provide additional feedback to the user of the electronic device and to give users the ability to personalize or change the look of their electronic device on an on-going basis. That is, a housing of the electronic device is active rather than passive, i.e., the housing has the ability to adapt and change. For example, the light may be used to exhibit a housing behavior that reflects the desires or moods of the user, that reflects inputs or outputs for the electronic device, or that reacts to tasks or events associated with operation of the electronic device.

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