It appears to be some sort of... Foldable comconsole.

The user interface's characters are unrecognizable, but the message that appears in the center of the 'screen' is in Barrayaran Cryllic.

Trading vessel [something untranslated] in severe damage. Loss of jump drive containment. Loss of hull integrity. Loss of navigation system. Damage is repairable with onboard materials. But not fuel.

A touch keyboard is available, presumably for replying.