Ergonomic Solvent Resistant Portable Computer
AssigneeMotion Computing, Inc.
InventorsJohn Doherty, Mike Collins, Christopher Lorenzo Dunn
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Abstract
A portable computer that is ergonomic and solvent resistant is disclosed. The computer may have an exterior surface that is made from a soft polymer, so that it will shield a user from exposure to heat while providing a positive tactile feel and shielding the computer from impact. The computer may comprise a number of input output devices with distinct controls arranged about the body of the computer so that a user may comfortably operate each the devices with one hand. The housing of the computer may be sealed, so that it will be resistant to liquid and particulate infiltration, and may be easily wiped clean and disinfected.
Claims20
A portable computer, comprising:
- a display;
- a front cover, coupled to the display;
- a rear cover, coupled to the front cover;
- a first elastomer coating adhered to the front cover;
- and
- a second elastomer coating molded to the rear cover.
A method for gathering data comprising;
- grasping a handle arranged near a first side of a portable computer and/or grasping a second and third side of the computer sides of the portable computer, wherein the second and third side of the computer are adjacent and extend perpendicular to the first side of the portable computer;
- generating an activation signal by activating a control located along the first side of the portable computer;
- activating a data capture device in response to the activation signal, wherein the data capture device is internal to the portable computer and located along the second side of the portable computer;
- and
- storing data from the data capture device in a memory of the portable computer.
A system for gathering data, comprising:
- an electronics housing, having a handle;
- two or more data gathering devices;
- two or more transceivers;
- and
- two or more user input sensors, arranged about the exterior of the electronics housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.