Systems for moveable computer display devices

Abstract

Systems for moveable computer display devices are provided. A computer display system includes a base member that provides stability and includes an input device. The system further includes a support member attached to a first terminus of the base member. As part of the system, the support member includes an actuator to change support member length based upon an input received at the input device. The system also includes a display device attached at a second terminus of the support member opposite the first terminus.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A computer display system comprising:
 a base member configured to provide stability and comprising an input device;   a support member attached to a first terminus of the base member, the support member comprising an actuator configured to change support member length based upon an input received at the input device; and   a display device attached at a second terminus of the support member opposite the first terminus.   
     
     
         2 . The computer display system of  claim 1  wherein the display device comprises a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode display, a cathode ray tube display, a plasma display, a digital light processing display, an organic light-emitting diode display, an electronic paper display, or an electroluminescent display. 
     
     
         3 . The computer display system of  claim 1  wherein the input device comprises a button, a flip switch, a rocker switch, a potentiometer, a joystick, a trackpad, a pointing stick, or a nub. 
     
     
         4 . The computer display system of  claim 1  wherein the support member is further configured to move the display device lengthwise, widthwise, heightwise, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The computer display system of  claim 1  wherein the actuator comprises a linear actuator, a precision actuator, a stepper motor, a direct current motor, a rodless actuator, a pneumatic actuator, an electromagnetic rail actuator, a rack and pinion actuator, a pulley actuator, a micro-positioning linear actuator, a nano-positioning linear actuator, or a segmented spindle actuator. 
     
     
         6 . The computer display system of  claim 1  wherein the display device is configured to:
 tilt horizontally; 
 tilt vertically; or 
 tilt in three dimensions based on being attached to spherical rolling joint. 
 
     
     
         7 . A computer display system comprising:
 a base member configured to lay on a horizontal surface and provide stability;   a first set of arms each hingedly connected at a first terminus to the base member;   a second set of arms each respectively having a first terminus articulably connected to a second terminus of one of the first set of arms; and   a display device articulably connected to a second terminus of each of the second set of arms, wherein respective arms of the first and second sets of arms are configured to reside on opposite sides of the display device based upon the arms being parallel to the frame and the display device laying horizontally upon the base member.   
     
     
         8 . The computer display system of  claim 7  further comprising a connecting member that connects the first terminus of each of the first set of arms. 
     
     
         9 . The computer display system of  claim 8  wherein the second set of arms and the connecting member are configured to form a frame around the display device when the display device lays upon the base member. 
     
     
         10 . The computer display system of  claim 7  wherein the display device comprises a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode display, a cathode ray tube display, a plasma display, a digital light processing display, an organic light-emitting diode display, an electronic paper display, or an electroluminescent display. 
     
     
         11 . The computer display system of  claim 7  wherein:
 the base member is a laptop chassis; 
 the display device is a tablet; or 
 the computer display system further comprises a cable connection to a computing device. 
 
     
     
         12 . The computer display system of  claim 7  wherein the display device is further configured for axial movement, such that the computer display system further comprises a joint, a ball, a hinge comprising one or more bars, a gearing, a ratchet, a belt, or a chain. 
     
     
         13 . The computer display system of  claim 7  wherein the display device is further configured to lock into a position utilizing a latch, a button, or a knob, such that the computer display system further comprises the latch, the button, or the knob. 
     
     
         14 . A computer display system comprising:
 a base member configured to lay on a horizontal surface and provide stability;   a first display device hingedly connected on a first side to the base member;   a second display device hingedly connected to a second side of the first display device, wherein the first and second sides are on opposite sides of the first display device, the first display device is configured to lay flat upon the base member, and the second display device is configured to lay flat upon the first display device such that the first display device is sandwiched between the base member and the second display device.   
     
     
         15 . The computer display system of  claim 14  wherein the first display device faces away from the base member when laying flat upon the base member. 
     
     
         16 . The computer display system of  claim 15  wherein the second display device, when laying flat upon first display device, faces a same direction as the first display device. 
     
     
         17 . The computer display system of  claim 14  wherein the display device comprises a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode display, a cathode ray tube display, a plasma display, a digital light processing display, an organic light-emitting diode display, an electronic paper display, or an electroluminescent display. 
     
     
         18 . The computer display system of  claim 14  wherein:
 the base member is a laptop chassis; 
 the display device is a tablet; or 
 the computer display system further comprises a cable connection to a computing device. 
 
     
     
         19 . The computer display system of  claim 14  wherein the display device is further configured for axial movement, such that the computer display system further comprises a joint, a ball, a hinge comprising one or more bars, a gearing, a ratchet, a belt, or a chain. 
     
     
         21 . The computer display system of  claim 15  wherein the display device is further configured to lock into a position utilizing, such that the computer display system further comprises a latch, a button, or a knob.