Communications accessory and computing unit that operates therewith
AssigneeHewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
InventorGregory J May
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Abstract
An accessory for transmitting signals, includes a receptacle that accepts signals of a first format from a computing unit. The accessory also includes a converter, coupled to the receptacle, which converts the signals of a first format to signals of a second format. The accessory also includes an aperture, coupled to the converter, which transmits the signals of the second format. The aperture is also coupled to a resilient element that extends the accessory from a compressed state, wherein the extension influences transmission of the signals of a second format. The accessory may also receive signals as well.
Claims41
An accessory for transmitting signals, comprising:
- a receptacle that accepts signals of a first format from a computing unit;
- a converter, coupled to said receptacle, which converts said signals of a first format to signals of a second format;
- and
- an aperture, coupled to said converter, which transmits said signals of said second format, said aperture being further coupled to a resilient element that extends said accessory from a compressed state, said extension influencing transmission of said signals of a second format.
An accessory to a computing unit, comprising:
- a converter which converts signals of a first format to signals of a second format;
- an aperture coupled to said converter, which transmits said signals of said second format, and
- a spring, disposed between said aperture and said converter for controlling coupling of said signals of said first format to said converter.
In a communications accessory, a method for transmitting information from a computer coupled to said communications accessory, comprising:
- extending said communications accessory from a channel, said extension causing said communications accessory to become active;
- said communications accessory receiving information using a first format;
- said communications accessory converting said information to a second format;
- and
- said communications accessory transmitting said information using said second format.
In a communications accessory, a method for transmitting information from a computer coupled to said communications accessory, comprising:
- extending said communications accessory from a channel, said extending action resulting in bringing a transmission line element to couple with an antenna;
- said communications accessory receiving information encoded in a first format;
- said communications accessory converting said information encoded in a first format to a second format;
- and
- said communications accessory transmitting said information using said second format.
An accessory that transmits signals, comprising:
- means for receiving information in a first format;
- means for converting said information from said first format to a second format;
- means for transmitting information using said second format;
- means for extending said accessory from a computing device, said means for extending said accessory influencing said means for transmitting.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.