David Scott Laughlin

US Patent:

6501394, Dec 31, 2002

Filed:

Nov 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/442669

Inventors:

Alistair R. Hamilton - Stony Brook NY
Christine L. Enderby - Boston MA
David P. Laughlin - Kettering OH

Assignee:

NCR Corporation - Dayton OH

International Classification:

H03K 1794

US Classification:

341 27, 341 22, 34082519

Abstract:

A computing device for visually impaired persons. In one embodiment, the device includes processing logic, input and output devices, a selectable member that has a plurality of functions associated therewith, and a device that indicates in a non-visual manner which-of said plurality of functions is associated with said selectable member at a given time. Several variations of the method and manner of non-visual function indication are disclosed.

US Patent:

58477489, Dec 8, 1998

Filed:

Mar 11, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/029492

Inventors:

David P. Laughlin - Kettering OH

Assignee:

NCR Corporation - Dayton OH

International Classification:

B09G 336

US Classification:

348 1

Abstract:

A multimedia projection system which includes a notebook computer and an integral projector. The system includes a base portion containing a central processing unit and a user input device, such as a keyboard. The system also includes a lid portion which is removably hinged to the base portion and includes a display and a projector adjacent the display. The lid portion includes a hinge connecting the display and the projector which allows the display to be folded inwardly against the projector when the lid is removed from the base portion. In this configuration, the projector may receive information from the central processing unit through a cable or through a wireless communication circuit. The system may additionally include a sound system and a storage medium containing information to be projected, as well as a camera for capturing projected images and altering further images in real time.