Connecting a peripheral device
US10185686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2107/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure describes a peripheral device. The peripheral device includes a device communication port to communicatively couple with a computer communication port on a computer. The peripheral device includes an automatic latch to mechanically secure the peripheral device to the computer by applying pressure in a direction that connects the device communication port and the computer communication port. The peripheral device includes a ground retention clip, to establish surface contact with an exterior surface of the computer to electrically ground the peripheral device.
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