# US 2014/0153176 A1 · Computing device with support member > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0153176 A1 - Document ID: US20140153176A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/690,512 - Filed: 2012-11-30 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2012-11-30 - Assignees: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Applicants: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft; Michael Delpier; Dustin L. Hoffman - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140153176A1 ## CPC - G06F 1/166: {related to integrated arrangements for adjusting the position of the main body with respect to the supporting surface, e.g. legs for adjusting the tilt angle} - G06F 1/1656: {Details related to functional adaptations of the enclosure, e.g. to provide protection against EMI, shock, water, or to host detachable peripherals like a mouse or removable expansions units like PCMCIA cards, or to provide access to internal components for maintenance or to removable storage supports like CDs or DVDs, or to mechanically mount accessories (mounting of accessories to a computer display G06F1/1607; display hoods G06F1/1603; cooling arrangements for portable computers G06F1/203)} - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) ## Abstract Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for which include support members having a port disposed thereon. The port may be accessible while the support member is an extended position. The port may be inaccessible or isolated while the support member is a stowed position. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A tablet computing device, comprising: a housing that includes a recess; a support member coupled to the housing, wherein the support member is to support the housing in a plurality of orientations in an extended position and occupy the recess in a stowed position; and a port disposed on the support member, wherein the port is accessible when the support member supports the housing in the plurality of orientations and is inaccessible in the stowed position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The tablet computing device of claim 1, wherein the support member is coupled to the housing via a hinge that includes a channel to route an electrical wire from the port to another component within the housing. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The tablet computing device of claim 1, wherein the support member is coupled to the housing via a hinge and the support member includes a near field communication device to communicate with another component in the housing. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The tablet computing device of claim 1, wherein the support member comprises an isolating material to isolate the port from an electrical signal of another component within the housing. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The tablet computing device of claim 1, wherein the support member is substantially flush with a back side of the housing in a stowed position. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The tablet computing device of claim 1, wherein a first orientation of the plurality of orientations is a landscape orientation and a second orientation of the plurality of orientations is a portrait orientation. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The tablet computing device of claim 1, wherein the port is a universal serial bus (“USB”) port. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The tablet computing device of claim 1, further comprising a second port, wherein the first port is a universal serial bus port and the second port is a secure digital (“SD”) port. ### Claim 9 A computing device, comprising: a touch sensitive display mounted within a housing, wherein the touch sensitive display is capable of operation in a plurality of orientations; and a support member coupled to the housing, wherein the support member includes a port and is to support the touch sensitive display in the plurality of orientations in an extended position and isolate the port while in a stowed position. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, wherein the support member is coupled to the housing via a hinge that includes one or more channels to route electrical wires. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, wherein the support member is coupled to the housing via a hinge, and the support member includes a near field communication device to communicate with another component within the housing. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, wherein the support member is to support the touch sensitive display in a landscape orientation and a portrait orientation. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, wherein the housing is hermetically sealed around the display and the port utilizes a near field communication protocol to communicate with a component within the housing. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, where in the port is a universal serial bus port. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, wherein the support member is interchangeable with a plurality of support members, and wherein the plurality of support members each comprise a different port configuration. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, wherein the housing includes a recess conformed to the support member, such that when the support member is in the stowed position a surface of the support member is flush with a back surface of the housing. ### Claim 17 A method comprising: providing a housing for a tablet computing device, wherein the housing includes a recess to stow a support member; and attaching the support member to the housing, wherein support member includes a plurality of ports that are accessible while the support member is in an extended position and are inaccessible in a stowed position. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising: attaching a second support member to the housing, wherein the second support member includes at least one port not included in the plurality of ports. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising: determining a shape for the recess, wherein the shape enables the support member to remain hidden from view in the stowed position.