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US 2009/0158446 A1Published application
USB stacking devices and applications
AssigneeHarris Technology, LLC
InventorScott C. Harris
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Abstract
A modular device formed with USB connectors. The USB can be used for connecting different kinds of devices, for example memories, user interfaces and the like. The USB devices can be piggybacked. In an embodiment, the USB devices can be located in a cavity formed inside the computer. Another embodiment forms a modular cellular telephone.
Claims17
An electronic device, comprising:
- a housing having a plurality of outer side surfaces, having a first USB connector on one of said outer side surfaces of the housing, and having another USB connector on an other of said outer side surfaces, and also having at least one electronic component within the housing, said at least one electronic component connecting to and communicating with at least one of said USB connectors;
- and a USB hub electronic device, allowing information received from the first USB connector to be electrically connected to the second USB connector.
A computer comprising:
- a processing element;
- and
- a housing, housing said processing element, said housing including an internal cavity formed therein, said internal cavity having a USB slot in an end and innermost portion of said internal cavity, and said cavity defining an extended portion sized to receive a USB device, said cavity sized to receive at least 80% of a length of a USB device within said cavity.
A computer comprising:
- a processing element;
- and
- a housing, housing said processing element, said housing including a USB connection, and a locking mechanism for said USB connection, said locking mechanism locking said USB device within said cavity, and allowing said USB device to be detached from said housing responsive to an unlocking indication.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.