Modular portable computer

Details Modular portable computer Modular portable computer

1994-08-23

1997-10-21

Hofsass, Jeffery

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

341 26, 341 32, 361686, H03K 1794

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056801262

ABSTRACT:
A modular computer has a framework with module bays for receiving CPU modules, power modules, and peripheral function modules such as floppy and hard disk drives. The framework has a built-in compressed bus and a variety of function modules which can be plugged into any one of the module bays. Function modules include, but are not limited to, CPU, power, floppy disk, hard disk, RAM memory, LAN communication, modem, FAX communication, and data acquisition. In some embodiments function modules are provided for communicating with separate input means, such as voice, keyboards, and pen-pads. In one aspect the module bays and the function modules are configured according to dimensional and connective standards of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. In another aspect a modular portable computer has a flexible, rollable, keyboard with a system for transmitting keystroke signals by magnetic induction.

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patent: 3911234 (1975-10-01), Kotaka
patent: 4765218 (1988-08-01), Eppinger
patent: 5278730 (1994-01-01), Kikinis
patent: 5406273 (1995-04-01), Nishida et al.

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