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US 5,331,509 AGranted
Modular notebook computer having a planar array of module bays and a pivotally attached flat-panel display
AssigneeCordata, Inc.
InventorDan Kikinis
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Abstract
A modular notebook computer has a framework with module bays for receiving CPU modules, power modules, and peripheral function modules such as floppy and hard disk drives. The framework has a built-in compressed bus and a variety of function modules which can be plugged into any one of the module bays. Function modules include, but are not limited to, CPU, power, floppy disk, hard disk, RAM memory, LAN communication, modem, FAX communication, and data acquisition.
Claims17
A modular computer comprising:
- a flat, rectangular case;
- a plurality of module bays arranged in a common plane and opening to one or more edges of the case, the module bays for receiving and docking functional modules;
- a multi-pin electrical connector at the inboard end of each module bay, for engaging a mating electrical connector on a docked functional module;
- a communication bus connecting to each multi-pin electrical connector in each module bay;
- a flat-panel display pivotally attached to the case of the modular computer;
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- input apparatus for providing user input.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.