Field changeable graphics system for a computing device
US7170757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/2036
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of a field changeable graphics system for a computing device includes a graphics card and an interface assembly. The interface assembly is adapted to interface the graphics card with the motherboard of a computing device, without directly mounting the graphics card to the motherboard. One advantage of the disclosed graphics system is that it enables a computing device user to upgrade the existing device's graphics system. Thus, the user is not forced to purchase an entirely new computing device in order to take advantage of graphics innovations. This advantage is particularly significant for users of portable computing devices, such as laptop computers and PDAs.
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