Portable computer having a port connector for communicating with

Details Portable computer having a port connector for communicating with Portable computer having a port connector for communicating with

1996-12-30

1998-06-30

Sheikh, Ayaz R.

395882, 395281, 395500, G06F 1300

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057747415

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an apparatus capable of supporting a variety of optional extension modules for a portable computer, comprising a port connector for connecting any of the optional extension modules; and a selector for receiving a control signal from the connected module through the port connector and enabling the portable computer to communicate with the connected module. With the module supporting apparatus, a variety of optional extension modules can be connected to the computer by using the port connector. Besides basic functions, the portable computer can perform a variety of functions, such as a multi-media function, etc.

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