Portable computer system with thermal enhancements and...

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1999-03-31

2008-12-30

Myers, Paul R (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus expansion or extension

C713S324000, C713S600000, C257S712000, C361S689000, C165S080300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07472215

ABSTRACT:
A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode. When the portable computer is operated as a stand-alone computer, it operates in the low power mode. When the portable computer is operated while electrically connected to the docking station, it operates in a high power mode. The docking station has greater cooling capacity than the portable computer alone to provide enhanced cooling of the high power mode of operation.

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