发明名称 |
Detachable securement of an accessory device to a handheld computer |
摘要 |
Embodiments of this invention provide for coupling an accessory device to a back face of a handheld computer while electrically connecting to the handheld computer through a communications or output port. In one embodiment, the accessory device "piggy-backs" on the handheld computer so that the accessory device and handheld computer form a portable combination. An insertion coupling may be used to detachably secure the accessory device with the handheld computer. The insertion coupling used with embodiments of the invention is preferably a snap-in coupling having one or more biased members. The biased members may be contracted to engage an aperture on a back face of the handled computer. When released, the biased members secure the accessory device to the handheld computer.
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申请公布号 |
US6115248(A) |
申请公布日期 |
2000.09.05 |
申请号 |
US19990313333 |
申请日期 |
1999.05.17 |
申请人 |
PALM, INC. |
发明人 |
CANOVA, FRANCIS J.;FRANCAVILLA, MADELEINE L.;OSBORN, NEAL A.;STOWERS, DAVID C.;URBAN, ALAN |
分类号 |
G06F1/16;(IPC1-7):H05K5/00;E05C7/00;A47B81/00 |
主分类号 |
G06F1/16 |
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