Connection of a system module to an electronic device

A system that is expandable to enhance operability of the system, the system comprising:

• an electronic device comprising a radio and including a first end, a second end that opposes and faces away from the first end and includes a connection port, and opposing side surfaces that extend between the first and second ends of the electronic device;
• a module including a first end, a second end that opposes and faces away from the first end of the module, opposing side surfaces that extend between the first and second ends of the module, and a bottom surface extending between the opposing side surfaces, the module further including a connection port disposed at the second end of the module and that is configured to connect with the connection port of the electronic device;
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• a securing structure securable to a portion of the first end of the module and a portion of the first end of the electronic device to facilitate attachment of the module alongside the electronic device such that a side surface of the module engages a corresponding side surface of the electronic device, the connection port of the module connects with the connection port of the electronic device, and the module is supported by the electronic device when the electronic device is mounted to a support structure with the bottom surface of the module being free of any support by any structure and the module being suspended in a side-by-side alignment the electronic device;
• wherein connection of the connection port of the module with the connection port of the electronic device establishes an electrical connection between the module and the electronic device;
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• wherein the connection port of the module includes a connection member that extends transversely from the side surface of the module that engages with the corresponding side surface of the electronic device and also connection elements that extend transversely from the connection member and in a direction toward the first end of the module so as engage with corresponding connection elements of the connection port for the electronic device when the connection ports of the module and electronic device are connected together.

A method of securing a module to an electronic device, the electronic device including a first end, a second end that opposes and faces away from the first end and includes a connection port, and opposing side surfaces that extend between the first and second ends of the electronic device, and the module including a first end, a second end that opposes and faces away from the first end of the module, opposing side surfaces that extend between the first and second ends of the module, a bottom surface extending between the opposing side surfaces, and a connection port disposed at the second end of the module and that is configured to connect with the connection port of the electronic device, the method comprising:

• aligning the first end of the module with the first end of the electronic device;
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• securing the module to the electronic device with securing structure that engages with portions of the first ends of the module and the electronic device;
• wherein, upon attaching the module to the electronic device with the securing structure, a side surface of the module engages with a corresponding side surface of the electronic device with the bottom surface of the module being free of any support by any structure such that the module is suspended in a side-by-side alignment with the electronic device, and the connection port of the module connects with the corresponding connection port of the connection device so as to establish an electrical connection between the module and the electronic device;
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• wherein the connection port of the module includes a connection member that extends transversely from the side surface of the module that engages with the corresponding side surface of the electronic device and also connection elements that extend transversely from the connection member and in a direction toward the first end of the module so as to engage with corresponding connection elements of the connection port for the electronic device when the connection ports of the module and electronic device are connected together.