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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 06, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 29, 2010
Yuichi Yokoyama, Nara, JP;
Tetsuya Kawamoto, Osaka, JP;
Yuichi Yokoyama, Nara, JP;
Tetsuya Kawamoto, Osaka, JP;
Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An electronic apparatus of the present invention includes a first caseincluding a keyboardand a signal processing portion, a second caseincluding a liquid crystal displaythat is capable of displaying visible information obtained by converting an input signal into a visible information signal in the signal processing portion, hingesfor rotatably supporting the first caseand the second case, and light source bodiesthat are capable of illuminating the keyboardand located at both ends of the second casein the axial direction of the hinges. With this configuration, the electronic apparatus can not only illuminate the input portion but also prevent light from entering the eyes of a user directly, thereby making it possible for the user to perform the input operation properly in a dark place.