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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 16, 2006
Kohji Sawayama, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Satoshi Mizuno, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Yonosuke Amano, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Tamaki Nakamura, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Kohji Sawayama, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Satoshi Mizuno, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Yonosuke Amano, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Tamaki Nakamura, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A cellular phone includes a first case and a second case, which are connected in a foldable manner through a hinge. When the cellular phone is in a folded state, a second display unit displays an image with the side (upper side) closer to the hinge as the upper side. Accordingly, the user can hold the second case of the cellular phone in his/her hand regardless of whether the cellular phone is in a folded state or in an open state. The user can easily switch between a folded state and an open state with respect to the first case and the second case.