JP3287727B2 - Information processing device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, and more particularly to an information processing apparatus used in a multitask system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an information processing apparatus, such as a personal computer, which places importance on portability, has been working by opening a plurality of windows on one display.

[0003]

However, in the conventional personal computer, when a plurality of windows are opened due to the limited size of the display, some or all of the windows are overlapped. In other words, when working while looking at another window, part of the window was hidden and became invisible, resulting in poor work efficiency.

When a plurality of windows are opened so as not to overlap each other, the display area of each window is reduced, so that the characters in the windows must be reduced.
There were drawbacks such as the characters being hard to see and the eyes becoming tired and difficult to work.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an information processing device having a plurality of displays.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an information processing apparatus having a plurality of displays, which realizes efficient power supply.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus having a plurality of displays, which effectively utilizes the plurality of displays.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, an information processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises a main body of an information processing apparatus and a first display rotatably mounted at one end of the main body. A second display disposed on an upper surface of the main body, a horizontally movable portion disposed on a side surface of the main body, and a keyboard for storing the second display at a lower portion when retracted by the horizontal operating portion. The keyboard unit is horizontally moved by the horizontal operation unit, a second display disposed on the upper surface of the main body is in a visible state, and the keyboard is covered by the first display when stored. It is characterized by.

[0009]

[0010]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is an external view of an information processing device, for example, a personal computer, which best illustrates the features of the present invention, and shows a state when the information processing device is used.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a keyboard which is an input device; 2 a hard disk, a floppy disk which is a recording device; a CPU; a ROM in which a program to be processed by the CPU is stored; A main body in which a RAM or the like to be stored is stored; 3 a power switch for instructing power on / off; 4 a mouse as an input device; , A rotating sub-unit for rotating about an end of the main body 2, 7 is a first sub-display, 9 is a horizontal moving sub-unit on the left and right side surfaces of the main body 2,
Reference numeral 10 denotes a backlight adjustment knob for adjusting the brightness of the backlight of each display.

In the above configuration, the main display 5 and the first sub-display 7 use a flat display such as a liquid crystal display or a plasma display. In the present embodiment, the main display 5 of the two displays is a color display. age,
The first sub-display 7 is a monochrome display.

Needless to say, the two displays may be color displays.

The main display 5 and the first sub-display 7 each have an adjustment knob 10 for adjusting the brightness of the backlight, and can individually adjust the brightness of the backlights of the two displays.

Alternatively, the brightness of the backlights of the two displays can be individually adjusted by key input or mouse input.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for adjusting the brightness of the backlight individually for each display by key input or mouse input.

When the power switch 3 is pressed, the CPU of the main body 2 executes the initial startup by the program stored in the ROM, and is in a command input waiting state.

When inputting from the keyboard 1, first, a command for adjusting the brightness of the backlight, a designated number of the display for adjusting the brightness of the backlight, and a designated number of the brightness of the backlight of the designated display are entered. Input at the same time (S100). For example, "disp 1
"20" from the keyboard, and then enter key. Here, “disp” is a command for instructing a change in the brightness of the backlight, “1” is a numerical value designated for the display, and “20” is a numerical value for instructing the brightness of the backlight.

As for the designated numbers of the displays, 1 is only the main display, 2 is only the first sub-display, 3
Indicates both the main display and the first sub-display, and the designated number of the brightness of the backlight divides the brightness into several stages, and attaches a number corresponding to each brightness.

For example, 1 is the darkest, 50 is the brightest, and 25 is an intermediate brightness.

When the main display 5 is designated (S101), the brightness of the backlight of the main display 5 is set to the designated brightness (S102).

When the first sub-display 7 is designated (S103), the brightness of the backlight of the first sub-display 7 is set to the designated brightness (S104).
Since the adjustment of the backlight is already known, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

When inputting with the mouse 4, C
The window is opened by instructing the icon for adjusting the brightness of the backlight from the icons displayed on the main display 5 by the PU, and the display and the brightness of the backlight are designated using the cursor and the mouse 4. I do.

Further, the first sub-display 7 is a light pen input type display which can be input by operating a light pen, and the light pen input type display is changed to a normal display, a television screen, a video by a light pen input / key input / mouse input. You may make it function as a screen.

When storing a personal computer,
The first sub-display 7 is accommodated in the lower part of the keyboard 1 by moving the keyboard 1 in the depth direction of the main body 2 by the horizontally movable part 9.

FIG. 2 shows an external view at that time. FIGS. 3 and 4 show how the cable between the keyboard 1 and the main body 2 is mounted at this time.
Shown in

FIG. 3 is a top view of FIG. 1 when the first sub-display 7 is open, and FIG. 4 is a top view of FIG. 2 when the first sub-display 7 is stored. FIG.

In the figure, 14 is a bendable cable between the keyboard 1 and the main body 2, 15 is a connector of the cable on the main body 2 side, and 16 is a connector of the cable on the keyboard 1 side.

After that, the main display 5 is bent toward the main body 2 around the rotatable movable portion 6, and the main display 5 and the main body 2 are overlapped and folded, and the information processing apparatus is stored.

When using a personal computer,
Arrange each display in the reverse order of the above storage procedure.

After opening the display, the power switch 3 is pressed to turn on the power of the main body 2 and the main display 5.

The power of the first sub-display 7 is turned on by inputting a power ON command from the keyboard 1 or the mouse 4.

In the case of key input, a display power ON command (for example, dis
pon).

In the case of mouse input, a window is opened by designating an icon for executing a power ON command from among icons displayed in advance by the CPU on the main display 5, and the power ON command is designated by the cursor and the mouse 4. And execute.

The power of the first sub-display 7 is turned off by inputting a power OFF command from the keyboard 1 or the mouse 4.

In the case of key input, a display power OFF command (for example, dis
poff).

In the case of mouse input, a window is opened by designating an icon for executing a power OFF command from icons displayed in advance by the CPU on the main display 5, and the power OFF command is designated by the cursor and the mouse 4. And execute.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the first sub-display is housed under the keyboard, it is possible to use only the main display.

As a result, work in a narrow space becomes possible.

Each display has a backlight adjustment knob, which allows the operator to individually adjust the brightness of the backlight of each display, thereby improving workability.

Further, only the display to be used is turned off.
N, power consumption can be reduced.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 6 is an external view of an information processing apparatus according to a second embodiment, for example, a personal computer.
As shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view when the sub-display is opened.

FIG. 7 is a side view when the sub-display is housed inside the main body 2.

In the figure, 1 to 7 and 10 have the same structure as in the first embodiment, 8 is a second sub-display, and 11 is a first sub-display.
Reference numeral 12 denotes a horizontal / rotatable movable portion for the first sub-display, and 13 denotes a horizontal / rotatable movable portion for the second sub-display.

In the above configuration, when the personal computer is stored, the first sub-display 7 is horizontally
The first sub-display 7 is horizontally moved to the main body 2 side, that is, leftward by the horizontal / rotatable movable unit 12, and the first sub-display 7 is moved from the first display storage port 11 to the first sub-display 7. Is stored inside the main body.

Similarly, the second sub-display 8 is tilted forward by the horizontal / rotatable movable portion 13, and the second sub-display 8 is moved by the horizontal / rotatable movable portion 13 to the main body 2.
It moves horizontally to the side, that is, to the right, and stores the second sub-display 8 inside the main body from the second display storage port.

The method of storing the main display 5 is the same as in the first embodiment.

When using a personal computer,
Open the display in the reverse order of the above storage procedure.

When the display has been opened, the power switch 3 is pressed to turn on the power of the main body 2 and the main display 5.

The power of each sub-display is turned on by inputting a power ON command from the keyboard 1 or the mouse 4 as in the first embodiment.

In the case of key input, a display power ON command and a sub display designation number are simultaneously input from the main display 5.

In the case of mouse input, a window for executing a power ON command is opened on the main display 5, a power ON command and a sub display designation number are designated by the cursor and the mouse 4, and the power of the designated sub display is turned on.

FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the power ON command.

In the case of key input, first, a power ON command and a designated number of a display to be powered ON are simultaneously inputted (S105).

The designated numbers of the displays are as follows: 1 is only the first display, 2 is only the second sub-display, 3
Shows both the first display and the second sub-display.

When the first sub-display 7 is designated (S106), the power of the first sub-display 7 is turned off.
N is performed (S107).

When the second sub-display 8 is designated (S108), the power of the second sub-display 8 is turned off.
N is performed (S109).

The power of each sub-display is turned off by inputting a power-off command from the keyboard 1 or the mouse 4.

In the case of key input, a display power OFF command and a sub-display designation number are simultaneously input from the main display 5.

In the case of mouse input, a window for executing a power OFF command is opened on the main display 5, a power OFF command and a sub-display designation number are designated by the cursor and the mouse 4, and the power of the designated sub-display is turned off.

FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of the power off command.

In the case of key input, first, a power OFF command and a designated number of a display to be powered off are simultaneously inputted (S110).

The designated numbers on the display are the same as in the power ON command.

When the first sub-display 7 is designated (S111), the power of the first sub-display 7 is turned off.
FF is performed (S112).

When the second sub-display 8 is designated (S113), the power of the second sub-display 8 is turned off.
FF is performed (S114).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the first sub-display is housed under the keyboard, it is possible to use only the main display.

As a result, work in a narrow space becomes possible.

Further, since only the display to be used can be turned on, power consumption can be reduced.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an information processing apparatus according to a third embodiment.

The information processing apparatuses of the first and second embodiments have the same configuration.

20 is a keyboard and mouse, 21 is a keyboard and mouse interface, 22 is a printer,
23 is a printer interface, 24 is a floppy disk, 25 is a floppy disk controller, 2
6 is a modem, 27 is a serial communication interface, 2
8 is a main CPU for controlling the entire information processing apparatus, 29 is a main memory, 30 is a first image processing circuit, and 31 is a first image processing circuit.
Display (main display), 32 is a first sub CPU, 33 is a second image processing circuit, 34 is a second display, 35 is a second sub CPU, 36 is a third image processing circuit, and 37 is a third image processing circuit. The third display, 38 is the third display
Sub CPU.

In the above configuration, the main CPU 28
The instruction stored in the main memory 29 is executed to control various input / output devices through a bus control line and to perform arithmetic processing.

The data to be displayed on the first display 31 is read from the main memory 29 by the first sub CPU 32, converted into a pattern corresponding to the display dots on the first display 31, and stored in the first image processing circuit 30. In a memory located at

The data to be displayed on the second display 34 is read from the main memory 29 by the second sub CPU 35, converted into a pattern corresponding to the display dots on the second display 34, and stored in the second image processing circuit 33. In a memory located at

The data to be displayed on the third display 37 is read from the main memory 29 by the third sub CPU 38, converted into a pattern corresponding to the display dots on the third display 37, and stored in the third image processing circuit 36. In a memory located at

The image data stored in the memory inside each image processing circuit is read out by a display drive unit inside each display and displayed on each display.

When a command to open a window is input from the keyboard and mouse 20, a specified window can be opened on the display to which the command was input.

FIG. 11 shows a flowchart for opening a window.

First, the type of display to which the command has been input is stored in the main memory 29 (S115), and the main CPU 28 loads the software of the command input from the keyboard and mouse 20 from the main memory 29 (S115).
116), the main CPU 28 according to the loaded software.
Sub C corresponding to the display where the command was input from
The command is transferred to the PU (S117), and the sub CPU that has received the command reads the window display data from the main memory 29 and stores the window display data in the memory in the image processing circuit connected to the sub CPU (S118).

As a result, the designated window is displayed on the display by the display driver inside the display to which the command was input (S119).

For example, when the cursor is currently on the first display 31 and a command to open a window is input from the keyboard and the mouse 20 there, the main CPU 2
8 reads the program of the command from the main memory 29 and executes it.

The first sub-CPU 32 reads the software of the specified window from the main memory 29, stores the window data in the memory inside the first image processing circuit 30, and opens the window specified by the command on the first display 31. .

By executing this window opening command a plurality of times, two or more windows can be opened on one display.

When the user sets the priority of window display on each display and inputs a command to open a window from the keyboard and mouse 20, the main CPU 28 determines how many windows are currently open on all displays. Can be determined, and windows can be displayed on the entire screen of the display in order according to the priority set by the user. By inputting a window movement command, the window moves between the displays according to the set order.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for opening windows in order according to the display priority order set by the user.

First, the number of windows currently open on all displays is always stored in the main memory 29.

When a command to open a window is input, the number of windows currently open on all displays is read from the main memory 29.

If the remainder obtained by dividing the number of open windows by 3 is 0, that is, if the current number of windows is 0, 3, 6,... (S120), A designated window is opened on the display of the first priority (S121).

If the remainder obtained by dividing the number of open windows by 3 is 1, that is, if the current number of windows is 1, 4, 7,... (S122), The designated window is opened on the display of the second priority (S123).

If the remainder obtained by dividing the number of open windows by 3 is 2, that is, if the current number of windows is 2, 5, 8,... (S124), The designated window is opened on the display of the third priority (S125).

For example, the first display 31 is given first priority by the user, the second display 34 is given second priority,
When the third display 37 is set to the third priority and no window is currently opened, when a command to open the window is first input, the designated window is set to the first window.
Is displayed on the entire screen of the display 31.

When a second command to open a window is input, the specified window is displayed on the second display 3.
4 is displayed on the entire screen.

When a third command to open a window is input, the specified window is displayed on the third display 3.
7 is displayed on the entire screen.

Further, by inputting a window movement command, each window can be moved between each display.

FIG. 13 shows a flowchart of the window movement command.

When a window move command is input,
The sub CPU for the first priority display erases the memory in the image processing circuit to temporarily erase the window opened to the first priority display, and the window display data opened from the main memory 29 to the third priority display. Is read and written into the memory in the image processing circuit, thereby opening the window opened on the first priority display on the first priority display (S126).

The sub CPU for the second priority display erases the memory in the image processing circuit, temporarily erases the window opened on the second priority display, and opens the main memory 29 on the first priority display. By reading the window display data and writing it into the memory in the image processing circuit, the first priority display is displayed on the second priority display.
Open the window opened on the priority display (S
127).

The sub CPU for the third priority display erases the memory in the image processing circuit to temporarily erase the window opened on the third priority display, and the main memory 29 opens the window on the second priority display. By reading the window display data and writing it into the memory in the image processing circuit, the second priority display is displayed on the third priority display.
Open the window opened on the priority display (S
128).

For example, the user gives the first display 31 the first priority, the second display 34 the second priority,
When the third display 37 is set to the third priority, the window opened on the first display 31 is temporarily erased, and the window opened on the third display 37 is opened on the first display 31.

The window opened on the second display 34 is temporarily deleted, and the window opened on the first display 31 is opened on the second display 34.

The window opened on the third display 37 is temporarily deleted, and the window opened on the second display 34 is opened on the third display 37.

When the window move command is input three times in total, the window on the first display 31 moves to the second display 34 and the third display 37, and returns to the original first display 31.

The windows frequently used by the user (especially window numbers, types, etc.) are stored in the main memory 29, and the windows frequently used by the user are automatically displayed on the first display 31 (main display). You can also open it.

Further, when the user operates the first display 31
If the user works on a display other than the (main display) for a certain period of time or longer, the window on the display in operation and the window on the first display 31 (main display) can be automatically switched.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an operation of automatically switching windows between the main display and the sub-display when the user works on the sub-display for a predetermined time or more.

At a certain time interval, it is monitored by a timer interrupt whether or not the worker is currently working on the sub-display (S129). If the worker is working on the sub-display, the timer is started and the counter is counted up (S129). S130).

If the counter is not equal to or greater than the set value, it is determined whether the work display has become the main display (S132). If the work display has been changed to the main display, the timer is stopped and the counter is reset (S133).

If the work display is a sub-display, the counter continues counting up.

When the counter value becomes equal to or greater than the set value, the memories in the image processing circuits for the main display and the sub-display in operation are cleared, and the two display screens are once erased (S134). Thereafter, the main display sub CPU reads the window display data of the sub display being worked from the main memory, and writes the read window display data into the main display image processing circuit memory.

Also, the sub-display sub CPU that was working reads the window display data from the main memory from the main memory and writes it into the memory in the sub-display image processing circuit (S13).
5).

For example, when the user operates the second display 34
When the user operates in the window opened for a time longer than the user setting time, the memory inside the first image processing circuit 30 is cleared by the first sub CPU 32 and the second sub CPU 3
5, the memory inside the second image processing circuit 33 is cleared, and the screens of the first display 31 and the second display 34 are temporarily erased.

The first sub CPU 32 writes the same data as the data in the memory inside the second image processing circuit 33 from the main memory 29 to the memory inside the first image processing circuit 30 until now.

Further, the same data as the data which has been stored in the memory inside the first image processing circuit 30 is written from the main memory 29 to the memory inside the second image processing circuit 33 by the second sub CPU 35. As a result, the window displayed on the first display (main memory) 31 and the window displayed on the second display 34 are switched.

Further, it is possible to copy and move files, documents and screens between windows opened on each display.

For example, a document in a window opened on the first display 31 is displayed on the second display 34.
Fig. 15 shows the flowchart for copying in the window that is open in the window.

First, a document to be copied is specified on the first display 31 (S136), and a location where the document to be copied is written on the second display 34 is specified (S13).
7).

Then, by executing the copy command, the specified copy document data is read from the main memory 29 by the second sub CPU 35 (S13).
8) Write to the designated document copy destination portion of the internal memory of the second image processing circuit 33 (S139), and copy the document to the designated location in the window on the second display 34.

Normally, the first, second, and third sub CPUs independently perform processing, but when the same display is displayed on three displays, each sub CPU performs common processing.

A communication line connected to the modem 26 allows another information processing device to have a single or common communication function with each of the sub CPUs and the display, and one or more displays can be connected to another computer by user setting. It is also possible to function as a display dedicated to the mail.

As described above, the display data is stored in the memory inside the image processing circuit corresponding to each display, and the stored contents are read out by the display drive unit in each independent display and displayed on each display. Thus, independent data or common data can be displayed on a plurality of displays.

As described above, according to the present embodiment,
By having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved. In addition, one or more displays are arranged below the keyboard, and the keyboard has a horizontally movable part on the side of the display arranged below the keyboard, and the horizontally movable part moves the keyboard horizontally.
More than one display can be stored under the keyboard, making it convenient to carry.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

Further, a space for accommodating one or more displays is provided at a lower portion of the keyboard, and a display accommodating opening of a display accommodated at the lower portion of the keyboard is provided at one or more locations on the side of the keyboard. It has a horizontal movable part in the space, and a horizontal
The display device has a rotatable movable portion, and horizontally moves the horizontal / rotatable movable portion in the thrust direction to move the display horizontally to move within the display storage space, and the display stored under the keyboard is the display. By rotating the display stored at the lower part of the keyboard around the axis of the horizontal / rotatable movable part in a state where it is completely out of the storage opening, the display can be stored under the keyboard at the time of carrying. It becomes convenient.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays and using the liquid crystal display or the plasma display as the display, not only the work space of the multi-window is widened and the workability is improved. It is also lightweight and convenient to carry.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays and using the liquid crystal display or the plasma display as the display, not only the work space of the multi-window is widened and the workability is improved. It is also lightweight and convenient to carry.

Further, since a monochrome display consumes less power than a color display, only one of the displays is a color liquid crystal display or a color plasma display, and the other is a monochrome liquid crystal display or a monochrome plasma display. Labor saving.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays and using the liquid crystal display or the plasma display as the display, not only the work space of the multi-window is widened and the workability is improved. It is also lightweight and convenient to carry.

Further, when all of the displays are color liquid crystal displays or color plasma displays, the displays are easy to see and workability is improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays and using the liquid crystal display or the plasma display as the display, not only the work space of the multi-window is widened, but also the workability is improved. It is also lightweight and convenient to carry.

Further, by individually adjusting the brightness of the backlight of each liquid crystal display or the brightness of the plasma display, the operator can easily view each display and work efficiency is improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

As means for individually adjusting the brightness of the backlight, the operator can adjust the brightness of the backlight individually by adjusting the adjustment knob at the end of each display, so that the operator can adjust the brightness of each display. Are easy to see and workability is improved.

According to this embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

Further, as means for individually adjusting the brightness of the backlight, by individually adjusting the brightness of the backlight of each display by key input or mouse input, the operator can easily view each display.
Workability is improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, since two or more displays are provided and one or more windows are opened on each display, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

Further, since windows are displayed on each display in accordance with the display priority set by the user, the operability of multi-window operation on a plurality of displays is improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

Further, by automatically opening a window frequently used by the user on the main display, the operability of the multi-window on a plurality of displays is improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

When the user works on a display other than the main display for a certain period of time or more, the window on the display being worked on and the window on the main display are switched, so that multi-window operation on a plurality of displays is performed. Becomes better.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

In addition, since files, documents, and screens can be copied and moved between windows opened on each display, operability of multi-windows on a plurality of displays is improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, the working space of the multi-window is widened and the workability is improved.

Further, since the information processing apparatus has a plurality of CPUs and can independently control the screen via the image processing circuit connected to each CPU, the operability of the multi-window is improved.

Further, according to this embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

Further, since each CPU can perform a single process or a common process, the operability of the multi-window is improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

Further, each CPU and display are
Since it has a single or common communication function with another information processing apparatus, it has multiple functions.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

Further, at least one display is a light pen input type display, and the light pen input type display functions as a normal display according to a user's setting, so that the display becomes multifunctional.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

In addition, one or more displays function as mail-only displays and also function as normal displays according to user settings, thereby providing multiple functions.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

In addition, one or more displays function as a television screen or a video screen, and also function as a normal display according to user settings, so that the display has multiple functions.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by having two or more displays, a multi-window work space is widened and workability is improved.

The power of each display is individually turned on.
By turning on / off, power consumption can be saved.

[0160]

As described above, according to the present invention, the first
And an information processing device having good portability and having the above display and the second display.

[0161]

[0162]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the first embodiment when the sub-display is housed.

FIG. 3 is a mounting state diagram of a cable between a keyboard and a main body when the sub-display of the first embodiment is used.

FIG. 4 is a mounting state diagram of a keyboard-body cable when the sub-display of the first embodiment is housed.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a command for adjusting the brightness of a backlight.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an external view of the second embodiment when the sub-display is housed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a power ON command.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a power off command.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a command for opening a window.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a command for opening a window according to a priority order.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a window movement command.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of window movement when working on a sub-display for a fixed time or more.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining copying of files, documents, and screens between displays.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Keyboard 2 Main body 3 Power ON switch 4 Mouse 5 Main display 6 Rotating movable part 7 First sub-display 8 Second sub-display 9 Horizontal movable part 10 Brightness adjustment knob of backlight 11 First sub-display housing 12 Horizontal / rotatable movable part for first sub-display 13 Horizontal / rotatable movable part for second sub-display 14 Keyboard / body cable 15 Body side connector 16 Keyboard side connector 20 Keyboard and mouse 21 Keyboard and mouse interface 22 Printer 23 Printer Interface 24 Floppy disk 25 Floppy disk controller 26 Modem 27 Serial communication interface 28 Main CPU 29 Main memory 30 First image processing circuit 31 First Display (main display) 32 first sub CPU 33 second image processing circuit 34 second display 35 second sub CPU 36 third image processing circuit 37 third display 38 third sub CPU

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Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] A main body of the information processing apparatus; a first display rotatably provided at one end of the main body; a second display disposed on an upper surface of the main body; A horizontal movable portion disposed on a side surface of the keyboard, and a keyboard for storing the second display at a lower portion during storage by the horizontal operating portion. The keyboard portion is horizontally moved by the horizontal operating portion,
The second display arranged on the upper surface of the main body is in a visible state, and the keyboard is in the first position when stored.
An information processing device covered by a display. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising adjusting means for adjusting the brightness of each of the first display and the second display. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a window unit for opening a window on each of the first display and the second display. 4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said window means opens a window on each of the displays according to the display priority set by the user. 5. An image processing apparatus comprising a plurality of CPUs, wherein an image processed by each CPU is converted to a corresponding first image.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information is displayed on a second display or the second display. 6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising control means for turning on / off the power of each of the first display and the second display.