Modular input device system for a portable computing device
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1. A system for configuring a computer system, comprising:
- a panel for the computer system;
a receptacle disposed in the panel; and
a desired device interchangeably disposed in the receptacle, the desired device comprising a biometric identification module.
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Abstract
The present technique is associated with modular input devices for a computing device, such as a computer system. The technique allows a user to swap input devices according to the needs of the user, thereby adding functionality without increasing the size, space, or computing requirements of the computing device. In one aspect, the technique provides a biometric analysis device configured to identify the user for access to the computing device.
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45 Claims
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1. A system for configuring a computer system, comprising:
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a panel for the computer system;
a receptacle disposed in the panel; and
a desired device interchangeably disposed in the receptacle, the desired device comprising a biometric identification module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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- 11. A system for user interaction with a computer system, comprising a modular input device configured for interchangeable integration into a receptacle of an external panel for the computer system, wherein the modular input device comprises a user authentication device.
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17. A method for flexibly configuring a computer system, comprising:
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providing a structure having a panel accessible by a user for user interaction with the computer system; and
providing a receptacle in the panel, wherein the receptacle is configured to externally and interchangeably accept a desired device from a plurality of modular input devices configured for user interaction with the computer system, the desired device comprising a biometric identification device.
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28. A method for interacting with a computer system, comprising
providing a modular structure for supporting an input device, wherein the modular structure is configured to allow insertion of the input device into a receptacle extending into a panel of the computer system, and the input device is configured for human biological analysis for user access to the computer system.
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35. A portable computing device, comprising:
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a display;
a user interaction panel;
a plurality of buttons disposed on the user interaction panel;
a receptacle extending into the user interaction panel; and
a modular input device interchangeably disposed in the receptacle, wherein the modular input device includes a human biological reader device.
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41. A portable computing device, comprising:
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a user interaction panel;
a receptacle in the user interaction panel; and
a fingerprint reader module disposed in the receptacle, wherein the fingerprint reader module is configured for identifying a user for interaction with the portable computing device. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45)
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