PC card
US7265989B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignees
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/946
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A PC card is provided which can be used to add multiple capabilities to an information processing apparatus in cooperation with a conventional card only by the use of a single card slot.The PC card 1 comprises a card main body 10 which is provided with a connection plug 11 for connecting with the information processing apparatus 20 and a card connector 12 through which an additional card 30 can be connected, and which is connected to the information processing apparatus 20 to add multiple capabilities to the information processing apparatus; a pair of parallel rail members 13 serving to guide the additional card 30 for insertion; and a bridge member 14 connected between said pair of parallel rail members in order not to block the insertion path.
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