Carrying case having plug-in connector and switch modules for a compact portable computer workstation
US6208507A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1628
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A carrying case having a body in which to transport a workstation including a personal computer, computer peripherals (e.g. a printer), and a source of battery power. Located within and extending along one side of the body of the carrying case is a shroud having a cover that is spaced above the body. Pockets are formed through the cover at opposite ends of the shroud. A switch module having a series of manually operable function switches is removably received within one of the pockets at one end of the shroud. A connector module is removably received within the other pocket at the opposite end of the shroud and adapted to interconnect an available power source, the personal computer, and the computer peripherals within the body of the carrying case without having to disturb either of the computer or the peripherals. The function switches of the switch module are selectively operated so that appropriate power and control signals are supplied to the computer and peripherals via the connector module.
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