Detachable joystick for a portable computer
US5615083A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2221/012
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system combines a portable computer and a detachable joystick. A mounting bracket on the joystick locks into a receptacle on the computer providing a stable and secure base for operating the joystick. Electrical contacts integrated into the mounting bracket mate with corresponding electrical contacts in the receptacle to transmit signals from the joystick to the portable computer.
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