| 摘要 |
<p>A protection device (16) particularly for portable computers (10) having a Universal Serial Bus (USB) socket (12) and a standardized dedicated slot (14) formed in vicinity of the socket (12). A key or the like operable mechanism (18) is provided for rotating a T-shaped tip member (20) which is adapted to be inserted into and locked by the slot (14). Plug (22) may be either a 'demo' or part of an active device, which functions to enable/disable the operation of the computer. The device (16) may further be provided with arresting means in the form of a cable (24), which can be tied to an immovable object such as table leg (26) for protecting the computer (10) against theft.</p> |
