Printer attachable to various models and types of portable devices and terminals for operation therewith
US6916128B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/44
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portable printer which can be removably attached to a variety of models and types of portable devices, such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), cell phones, or other terminal devices. The portable devices can be attached to the portable printer via a clip-on adapter, thereby providing a universal clip-on printer. The adapter can take on a variety of shapes to hold the device and is unique for the model and type of each portable device, and contains mating electronic interconnectivity to electrically, wirelessly, or optically connect the portable device to the portable printer to enable communication between the portable device and the portable printer. The portable device connected to the portable printer can operate the portable printer in a controlling relationship.
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