Keyboard sled with rotating screen

摘要

A keyboard sled adapted to communicatively interact with a portable computer system. In one embodiment, the keyboard sled is comprised of an integral receiving portion adapted to mechanically and electronically receive a portable computer system. An interface connector is disposed within the receiving portion and adapted to provide a communicative link between the keyboard sled and a portable computer system, when a portable computer system has been inserted in the receiving portion. The keyboard sled further has at least one mounting hook disposed within the receiving portion for providing positive retention of a portable computer system when coupled with the keyboard sled. A keyboard portion also present on the keyboard sled and also coupled with the interface connector provides input keys. The keyboard sled is also comprised of an integral data storage access slot which is adapted to provide access to a data storage device receptacle of the portable computer system. The keyboard sled also adds input functionality to the portable computer system.

主权项

1. A keyboard device to communicate with a portable computer system, the keyboard device comprising:
a receiving portion to receive the portable computer system; an interface connector disposed within the receiving portion to provide a communicative link between the keyboard device and the portable computer system, the communicative link being established when a corresponding connector of the portable computer system is mated with the interface connector; a retaining mechanism provided with the receiving portion to provide retention of portable computer system in the receiving portion of the keyboard device; a keyboard coupled to the interface connector and for providing keyboard inputs; a communication port to enable the keyboard device to connect to another computer system; and a controller circuit to enable the keyboard inputs to be provided to the portable computer system when the communicative link is established between the keyboard device and the portable computer system.