Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical... – For electronic systems and devices
Reexamination Certificate
2002-04-19
2004-09-07
Lea-Edmonds, Lisa (Department: 2835)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...
For electronic systems and devices
C361S689000, C361S754000, C361S756000, C312S223200, C439S620040
Reexamination Certificate
active
06788529
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention generally relates to portable computers, such as notebook computers, and particularly to a multiport bay to which a variety of modules or devices can be attached.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Portable computers utilize a variety of connectors and internal bays for attaching certain electronic devices. For example, PCMCIA card slots can be used to attach devices for performing desired additional functions. In existing systems, the available space often limits the size and/or shape of any electronic device modules that may be attached to the computer. Additionally, internal bays tend to be constrained by shielding within the system which has a limiting effect on the ability to optimize antenna reception.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a portable computer system that comprises a display panel having a backcover. A multiport connection bay is incorporated into the backcover to permit selective attachment of desired modules having a variety of functionality. The bay is unconstrained in the Z direction which extends outwardly from the back panel. Thus, modules having any of a variety of thicknesses may be utilized.
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Bovio Michele
DeLuga Ronald E.
Homer Steven S.
Prestigomo Phillip
Ruch Mark
Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
Lea-Edmonds Lisa
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