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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 09, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2003
Michael D. Hillman, Campbell, CA (US);
Frank Tsai, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Michael D. Mcbroom, Leonard, TX (US);
Daniel L. Mcbroom, Leonard, TX (US);
Brian T. Sudderth, Leonard, TX (US);
Bartley K. Andre, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Christopher Stringer, Pacifica, CA (US);
Daniel Riccio, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Sung Kim, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Michael D. Hillman, Campbell, CA (US);
Frank Tsai, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Michael D. McBroom, Leonard, TX (US);
Daniel L. McBroom, Leonard, TX (US);
Brian T. Sudderth, Leonard, TX (US);
Bartley K. Andre, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Christopher Stringer, Pacifica, CA (US);
Daniel Riccio, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Sung Kim, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Apple Computer, Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
A computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the computer controlled display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving data and a moveable assembly coupled to the display. A motor may be operatively coupled to a tension device disposed within the moveable assembly. The motor applies a force to the tension device to suspend movement of the moveable assembly, and also releases the force to permit movement of said moveable assembly.