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7054977 Method of handling data in a network device  
A network device for handling data and a method for handling data in a network device are disclosed. The network device includes at least one media port and at least one high speed docking station,...
7054154 System and method for a multi-functional security mechanism in a docking station  
A system and method for a multi-functional security mechanism in a docking station is disclosed. A docking station includes a hook to secure a portable computer to the docking station. A base plate...
7047338 Configurable hot-swap communication  
A disclosed communication interface for a gaming machine has a main communication board with one or more standard receptor slots for a plurality of “daughter boards,” each daughter board...
7047339 Computer system with detachable always-on portable device  
A computer system includes a primary display and a secondary display. The secondary display is coupled to a portable device. Information displayed on the secondary display includes information...
7043588 Information handling system featuring multi-processor capability with processor located in docking station  
An information handling system—docking station arrangement is disclosed. The information handling system includes a first processor coupled to a main memory and a first docking connector. The...
7042718 Information display apparatus  
A portable information terminal apparatus includes a portable information terminal unit having a display surface capable of displaying the information and a cradle on which the portable information...
7038909 Contractible and extentable laptop computer external cooler pad  
A contractible laptop computer cooler comprising a main shell body with at least one cooling fans installed internally, two sliding sleeves each is installed on one side of the main shell body,...
7038906 Portable computer stand with integral communication method and apparatus  
A stand providing a communication path between peripheral devices and portable devices and providing ergonomic viewing positions to portable devices such as a portable computer. In one embodiment,...
7038908 Docking-type function-providing apparatus and portable device  
A docking-type function-providing apparatus for providing a predetermined function to a portable device docked with the apparatus via their respective connectors has a coupling face 1 coupled...
7035949 Multipurpose processor, system and method  
A data storage and processing device is reversibly attachable to a selected member of a set of appliances. The device includes a data storage medium and a processor. Each appliance includes...
7028127 Method of controlling portable personal device having facilities for storing and playing digital contents by computer and portable personal device operation method therefor  
A method for controlling a portable personal device having facilities for storing and playing digital contents by a computer and an operation method of the portable personal device thereby are...
7028128 Port replication in an electronic device that allows for a single network controller  
A method and apparatus are disclosed for allowing a plurality of network connectors to utilize a single network controller within a docking station or portable device. A switching device connects...
7028126 Universal serial bus for mobile devices having expansion modules  
A mobile device such as a personal digital assistant (“PDA”) includes a Universal Serial Bus (“USB”) connector in an expansion module bay. An expansion module for the mobile device includes...
7024507 Computer device, expansion device management method, and computer program  
A user specifies, in advance, the expansion devices which he/she does not want to remove among the expansion devices which are attachable/detachable with respect to the PC, and the specified...
7019928 Multi-ported mass storage device  
The present disclosure relates to mass storage devices and, more particularly, to transferring data between mass storage devices.
RE39052 System and method for expansion of a computer  
A system and method for interfacing at least one ISA and/or PCI compliant device with a PCMCIA compliant socket on a host computer is disclosed. The system is particularly useful to allow ISA...
7010634 Notebook computer with independently functional, dockable core computer  
A notebook computer includes a docking port to receive a core computer. The processor of the core computer serves as the system processor for the notebook computer when the core computer is docked...
6990549 Low pin count (LPC) I/O bridge  
A low pin count (LPC) input/output (I/O) bridge device and method for a portable computer having a plurality of legacy ports and a docking connector. The LPC I/O bridge device includes an LPC...
6990547 Replacing file system processors by hot swapping  
A system and method for replacing file system processors, also known as hot swapping, is described. The system and method operate on a fault-tolerant network file system that includes a first file...
6990544 Method and apparatus for detecting the presence of a hot-pluggable component in a computer system  
A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of hot-pluggable components in a computer system. The method and apparatus includes an electromagnetic energy source located on a first side of a...
6990546 Hot docking drive wedge and port replicator  
A portable computer can be “hot” docked to one or more expansion devices, such as a drive wedge and a port replicator. As such, the expansion devices can be connected to and disconnected from...
6985354 Portable computer mounted with wireless LAN card  
A portable computer having a main board; an antenna receiving and transmitting an RF signal; a PCI slot part provided in the main board and receiving the RF signal received and transmitted through...
6976113 Supporting non-hotswap 64-bit CPCI cards in a HA system  
The present invention provides for systems and apparatus that support non-hotswappable (non-HA) 64-bit Compact Peripheral Component Interconnect (CPCI) cards so that customers can use their old...
6976099 Selective interrupt delivery to multiple processors having independent operating systems  
A method of and apparatus for selective delivery of an interrupt to one of multiple processors having independent operating systems is described. The interrupts are generated from various platform...
6968208 Data storage for a portable computer device  
A system for loading data into a module to be used with a portable computer device and the data in the module activated by a wireless connection or from instructions from the teacher. The module...
6965921 Base of handheld device having email access function  
The present invention provides a base of handheld device having Email access function. The base can connect to a computer or an information network to access Email data package of an Email, and...
6963943 Hot swapping  
Techniques are disclosed for hot-swapping devices in a computer system while maintaining the system integrity. One embodiment of the techniques uses an interface bridge between the system and a...
6954355 Portable computer-based device and computer operating method  
A portable computer-based device, for example a PDA, a cell phone, or a notebook, may be used as an operator control element for second computer-based devices. The portable computer-based device is...
6952344 Coupling unit for coupling a docking station to a portable electronic device  
A coupling unit for coupling a portable electronic device to a docking station includes a frame part mounted in the docking station and formed with an inclined rail member, and an engaging member...
6948020 Method and system for increasing control information from GPIOs  
Aspects for increasing control information from a single general purpose input/output (GPIO) mechanism are described. The aspects include utilizing a single GPIO mechanism with a socket on a...
6934788 Port expansion peripheral module system  
A user configurable, modular port expansion system allows the user of a host system such as a USB-enabled personal computer to customize a desired configuration of one or more peripheral device...
6934787 Adaptable switch architecture that is independent of media types  
A network device for handling data and a method for handling data in a network device are disclosed. The network device includes at least one media port and at least one high speed docking station,...
6917989 Expansion device connected to information device to thereby expand the functions thereof  
An expansion device connected to a host device to thereby expand the functions thereof. Even when source power is not supplied from the host device, this expansion device, such as a bay unit,...
6914777 Modularized universal jacket for personal digital assistants  
A modularized universal jacket for a personal digital assistant is described. The jacket includes a housing consisting of an upper shell and a lower shell for enclosing to define a first section, a...
6898080 Portable computer docking station with movable electrical interface  
A docking station for a portable computer includes a housing, and an electrical interface supported by the housing and configured to electrically couple the docking station and the portable...
6898076 Modular information processing system  
A modular information processing system is disclosed. The system includes an expansion device that embeds at least one internal peripheral without a controller and/or at least one port for...
6895445 Docking stations for transferring data between handheld electronic devices and other devices via infrared communications  
Docking stations for transferring data between handheld electronic devices and various data input/output devices are provided. A docking station includes a housing, an infrared (IR) signal emitter...
6885552 System and method for a multi-functional security mechanism in a docking station  
A system and method for a multi-functional security mechanism in a docking station is disclosed. A docking station includes a hook to secure a portable computer to the docking station. A base plate...
6874093 Remotely powerable device with powerability indicator for selectively indicating a backward wired device condition and a remotely powerable device condition  
The invention is directed to techniques for discovering a powerability condition of a computer network such as the existence of a remotely powerable device attached to a connecting medium of the...
6867960 Power supply guide device of computer host  
A power supply guide device of a computer host is provided as a connection structure between a power supply and a computer case. The power supply guide device comprises a computer case and a power...
6864891 Switching between internal and external display adapters in a portable computer system  
Systems and methods of switching between internal and external display adapters in a portable computer system are described. In one aspect, a graphics controller is configured to convert video...
6845420 System for supporting both serial and parallel storage devices on a connector  
A method and system that permit a modular computer and a data storage device to interface through common pins whether the data storage device is a parallel or serial device. The serial data lines...
6839228 Portable computer apparatus and manufacturing method thereof  
A portable computer is disclosed having a casing formed with a hard disk drive accommodating part, a main board accommodated in the casing, a hard disk drive connector electrically connected with...
6836814 Mobile communication terminal device  
According to the present invention, a serial control signal interface and a serial data interface are provided in addition to a USB interface having a USB device controller, and a switching circuit...
6833989 Connector system for a docking station of a portable computer system  
The present invention is embodied in a connector system for a docking station of a portable computer. The connector system includes a peripheral connector array that is removeably coupled, both...
6826703 System for notifying operating system of additional event for restoring suspend mode after a hardware device event switches computer to normal mode  
The method for controlling a computer that notifies an operating system of a request event corresponding to a device event from hardware. A device event may be generated, for example by a user...
6823415 All-in-one mobile docking station and system used therewith  
A computer system, includes a mobile computer, a docking station for receiving the mobile computer, a bridge having a first side coupled to the mobile computer and a second side coupled to the...
6820157 Apparatus, program product and method of replacing failed hardware device through concurrent maintenance operation  
An apparatus, program product and method of replacing a failed hardware device in a computer each rely solely on program code and/or other computer facilities that are ensured of being available in...
6813671 Controller for hot swapping of extended I/O device to computer body  
In a controller for hot swapping of an extended input-output (I/O) device to a computer body, a first I/O controller is provided in the computer body, and a second I/O controller is provided in the...
6810451 Card-shaped electronic apparatus  
A card-shaped electronic apparatus includes a base in the form of a substantially rectangular plate having a natural bending vibration mode, components mounted on the base, and covers attached to...
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