Pivotable docking station for use with notepad computer systems

Details Pivotable docking station for use with notepad computer systems Pivotable docking station for use with notepad computer systems

1993-09-10

1995-07-25

Phillips, Michael W.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

361755, 16326, 16329, 16342, 74530, 403 93, 403 94, G06F 116, H05K 716, E05D 1110, F16C 1110

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054367921

ABSTRACT:
A docking station for use with a notepad computer is disclosed. The main electronic housing of the docking station is pivotably mounted with a receiving tray to provide a number of positions for the notepad computer between an upright position and a low angle position. The more upright positions are useful when using the internal display of the notepad computer, particularly if an external keyboard and pointing device are used. The low angle position is useful when an external monitor is used and the overlay of the notepad computer is used for input. The receiving tray is removably mounted to the docking station and may be replaced with another receiving tray of a different size for use with a different notepad computer of a different size.

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