Tablet E-Reader - A dual mechanism tablet for greater scope of user interaction

Conventional tablets, laptops and related electronic devices always tend to provide that limited degree of user convenience. But with the advancement of technology, is that really hard to contrive a device that is infused with more functionality, greater portability and enhanced accessibility? Well, industrial designer C.B. Martin has exactly conceptualized a contraption of this sort; a combination of a tablet and e-book reader that transcends to an altogether different level of user interaction.

Tablet E-Reader

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Tablet E-Reader

Tablet E-Reader by Cb-Martin

Taking into account a wide spectrum of users (ranging from job seekers to journalists) covered by his literature study, Martin came upon his final concept, dubbed as the Correspondent. At the first instance, the machine can be viewed as a practically designed tablet with all the conventional paraphernalia of a display screen, Qwerty keyboard, USB ports, SD slots, headphones, media buttons and camera. But on a closer look, the fusion of ergonomic bearing with user convenience becomes much more evident. The tablet alignment (regarding grip and holding position) will be kept ambidextrous, to cater to right handed as well as left handed people (change will also occur according to user interface). To accentuate upon the element of flexibility, the model would come with interchangeable trim grip snaps. Even the camera will have a rotating mechanism for optimum user comfort.

But the novelty of the conception really gets exuded when surprisingly the tablet is closed. The closed cover of the tablet doubles up as an e-ink screen, draped by protective tinted plastic. With a functionary button, this screen (also ambidextrous) can be activated and used by user friendly 'page flipping' switches. A red streak of light also lines the e-book reader screen, which would blip when any message is received by the device. So, overall the conception convincingly plugs all the gaps relating to that optimized state of an user's need, utility and adjust-ability.

Via: Cb-martin