Mobile computing and communication system
US6206480A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1628
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A dual, or single, case mobile computing and communication system with rapid mobility for usage in the field, consisting of a component mounting mechanism, a mobile computer and peripheral data switching micronetwork, an enclosed modular peripheral power system, and a plug-in modular component card system. The universal mounting mechanism holds multiple peripherals in such a way that they can be easily and quickly installed and removed from the case configuration. It locks the peripherals so they do not move during transportation. It is also low in profile so it does not obstruct the use of the items being held. The system offers rapid reaction mobility, by isolating and securing the many data and power cables necessary to connect up to 8 peripherals. The data part of this micronetwork includes data switching to connect the single computer's parallel and serial interface to these peripherals. The power system is modular and supports unique power outputs to multiple devices from either a single AC or DC input. The invention combines multiple modular component cards that snap together allowing ease of use and quick field exchange of panels for the system.
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