Desktop computer appliance

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2006-01-10

2006-01-10

Feild, Lynn (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S689000, C361S689000, C361S728000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06985355

ABSTRACT:
A desktop personal computer appliance is described for use with external user input and display devices, the appliance consisting of: a system unit having a sealed housing comprising main processing functionality for executing application programs and at least a DC—DC converter, the housing being provided with external connectors for connection to said external user input and display devices; a removable data storage device for storing user data associated with said application programs and a user-specific software image containing said application programs, the housing having a recessed portion for receiving the removable data storage device and a movable closure member for enclosing the recessed potion; and an external power supply having a flying lead connectable to an external socket provided in the housing for supplying DC power to the DC—DC converter.

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