Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Input/output data processing – Peripheral adapting
Utility Patent
1998-06-16
2001-01-02
Lee, Thomas C. (Department: 2782)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Input/output data processing
Peripheral adapting
C710S010000, C710S019000, C710S063000, C710S104000, C709S221000, C713S100000
Utility Patent
active
06170026
ABSTRACT:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
None.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to computing systems, and more particularly to mobile computing systems with improved functionality.
Various types of computers are known which allow an individual user to perform various computing functions. Typically these computers are known as personal computers. There are at least three different types: palmtop, laptop, and desktop. All three could be improved. For example, palmtop computers usually lack computational power and are often unable to execute many standard personal computer programs, laptop computers are fairly expensive and many are heavier than could be desired, and desktop computers are not portable. Furthermore, many components are not interchangeable among palmtop, laptop and desktop computers. Moreover, upgrading existing personal computers and configuring those computers is not always an easy or inexpensive task.
Many personal computers are used in networks, often local area networks (LANs). However, the variety of personal computer types available make interfacing the networks difficult or time consuming in many instances. Moreover, when portable personal computers are moved from one location to another on a network, it is typically necessary to close down all programs, remove the computer from a first location on the network, move the computer to a second location on the network, connect the computer at the second location, and restart all the desired programs. In addition, when a computer is moved to a new location on a network, it does not always have all the requisite drivers associated with the peripherals accessible from the new location.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Among the various objects and features of the present invention may be noted the provision of an improved personal computer system which is inexpensive.
A second object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which is light in weight.
A third object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which is reliable.
A fourth object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which has a relatively high degree of computational power.
A fifth object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which may be easily upgraded.
A sixth object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which provides a persistent user interface.
A seventh object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which uses standard, interchangeable components.
An eighth object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which provides a large number of configuration choices.
A ninth object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which is capable of running full versions of standard personal computer programs.
A tenth object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which preferably has only wireless connections.
An eleventh object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which facilitates the usability of portable computers at any location on a network.
A twelfth object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which includes a mobile module having no power supply.
Another object is the provision of an improved personal computer system which allows a user to have his or her own programs, data, configurations, preferences and the like available for use no matter where he or she connects to the system.
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Chamberlain Roger D.
Chan Kam Yuen
Kimura Takayuki Dan
Livingston Richard A.
Du Thuan
Lee Thomas C.
Modubility LLC
Polster Lieder Woodruff & Lucchesi L.C.
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