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US 6,745,330 B1Granted
Computer system having peripheral device look
AssigneeHewlett-Packard Company
InventorPatrick Maillot
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Abstract
To provide a more manageable security system for protecting cable-connected peripheral devices, a computer system is described having a removable peripheral device that is connectable to the computer system via a flying lead and a plug and socket combination, characterized by a lock member that is movable under the control of software running on the computer system to release or secure the plug to the socket.
Claims8
A computer system comprising:
- at least a first housing portion;
- a removable peripheral device that is electrically connectable to the housing portion via a flying lead and a plug and socket combination;
- and
- a lock member that is movable under the control of software running on the computer system to release or secure the plug to the socket.
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