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Electronic device that facilitate locating connection port thereof

US7726838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2008
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S362/80
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device that facilitate locating connection port thereof is described. The main portion has a lateral surface. The connection port is disposed on the lateral surface. The identification symbol is disposed on the lateral surface. The light source is disposed within the main portion and operable to emit light through the identification symbol so as to project a pattern of the identification symbol on a surface, which supports the main portion. The connection port on a lateral surface of the electronic device is located according to where the pattern of the identification symbol is located.

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