Retractable platform with wireless electrical interface
US6542358B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1632
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A retractable platform allows communication to be established with an electronic device, such as a computer expansion card. The retractable platform is preferably slidably attached to the electronic device and retractable platform includes a wireless interface that allows the communication between the platform and the electronic device to be established. The wireless interface may use an optical coupling, inductive coupling, capacitive coupling or other suitable wireless or non-mechanical interface to allow communication between the retractable platform and the electronic device. Advantageously, the retractable platform can be removed and replaced, which virtually eliminates breakage, and it allows the platform to be easily repaired, replaced, upgraded, and the like. The retractable platform can also include electronic circuitry and other suitable components that process or condition the incoming and outgoing signal.
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