The foldable display concept was developed to address the problem of interacting with both simple and complex data and performing a variety of tasks all with the same portable computer. Currently, there are a variety of "one size fits all" products on the market, like Sharp Zarus, or the HP Omni-Pro that offer the usual PDA functionality as well as features like internet access and email correspondence in the palm of your hand.
...... Although useful, these devices are merely a miniaturization of larger products and become awkward to use when interacting with complex information like maps, blueprints or websites which require more 		in your pocket and the palm of your hand, and provides similar functionality to that of other small PDA's like the Newton or Pilot. Unfolding it once doubles its size, providing the ability to take notes and respond to email. Unfolding the display a second time it takes the form of a book, suitable for web browsing and other electronic books
documents. Unfolded completely, the display screen is 8.5 x 14 inches, suitable for highly complex or large information. At this size, the screen could be hooked up to a keyboard and used like a traditional desktop computer.

Designers

John Stivoric
Senior Industrial Designer, EDRC

Chris Pacione
Assistant Professor, School of Design
Carnegie Mellon University

products on the market, like the Sharp Zarus, or the HP Omni-Pro that offer the usual PDA functionality as well as features like internet access and email correspondence in the palm of your hand. resolution or screen real estate. It was developed for the growing need of professionals who do a majority of their work in the field, as opposed to an office, and need to take their work with them.
...... Our solution is a device that can "re-form" itself depending on the task at hand. In its smallest configuration it fits 		Chris Kasabach
Senior Industrial Designer, EDRC