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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2011
Kiyokuni Arima, Nagano, JP;
Kiyokuni Arima, Nagano, JP;
Sony Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
An information processing apparatus is disclosed which can be enhanced in degree of freedom in design. A hinge mechanism is provided which includes a first shaft structure provided in an exposed state on a second face of a main body section, a second shaft structure provided on a display section, and a shaft connection section which connects the first and second shaft structures to each other. The hinge mechanism pivotably connects the display section to the main body section between a first position at which a screen of the display section is opposed to a first face of the main body section and a second position at which the screen is inclined with respect to the first face of the main body section such that the center of the pivotal motion of the display section varies during the pivotal motion.