Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P.
Information apparatus having infrared communication device for transmitting/receiving data
 An information apparatus such as a portable computer comprises a main body having an upper surface, and a display unit. The display unit includes a display housing having a front surface and a rear surface located opposite to the front surface, and a display contained in the display housing and having a display screen exposed to the front surface. The display unit is supported on the main body to be rotatable between a closed position where the display unit falls down to cover the upper surface and an open position where the display unit stands up to expose the upper surface. An optical communication device for transmitting/receiving data by using infrared is contained within the display housing. The communication device has a communication port exposed to the rear surface of the display housing. 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
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Yasuyuki Katsumaru Naohiro
Suzuki Sasaki Yokoyama