Computer system with separable input device
First Claim
1. A computer system capable of communicating with an input device having a memory, the computer system comprising:
- a processor;
a memory operably coupled to the processor, and a computer program stored in a memory associated with the processor, comprising;
a set of instructions configured to provide a first decision, wherein the first decision permits data stored in the memory of the input device to be transmitted to the memory of the computer system; and
a set of instructions configured to provide a second decision, wherein the second decision permits synchronization of data between the memory of a computer system and a memory of the input device.
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Abstract
A computer system receives data from a separate input device, e.g. a personal digital assistant (PDA). The computer system is a desktop, laptop or notebook. The input device includes a memory, processor and touch screen. The input device can operate separately or when inserted into a recess in the casing of the computer system. The computer system includes two security features. A first security feature allows the input device to be used to enter data directly into the memory of the computer system. The second security feature permits synchronization of data between the computer system and the input device. The casing of the input device is configured to be compatible with the recess of the computer system casing.
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37 Claims
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1. A computer system capable of communicating with an input device having a memory, the computer system comprising:
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a processor;
a memory operably coupled to the processor, and a computer program stored in a memory associated with the processor, comprising;
a set of instructions configured to provide a first decision, wherein the first decision permits data stored in the memory of the input device to be transmitted to the memory of the computer system; and
a set of instructions configured to provide a second decision, wherein the second decision permits synchronization of data between the memory of a computer system and a memory of the input device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A computer program product, comprising:
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a set of instructions configured to provide a first decision, wherein the first decision permits data entered into an input device to be transmitted to a memory of a computer system if a first security condition is satisfied; and
a set of instructions configured to provide a second decision, wherein the second decision permits synchronization of data between the memory of a computer system and a memory of the input device if a second security condition is satisfied. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of operating a computer system with an associated input device, comprising;
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connecting the input device to the computer system by inserting a housing of the input device in a housing of the computer system;
storing a first password and a second password into a memory of the computer system; and
storing data from the computer system into the memory of an input device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for entering data into a computer system, comprising:
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means to input data into the computer system, means to process data entered into the computer system;
means to store data entered into the computer system, the means to store data operably coupled to the means to process data; and
means to operably couple the means of storing data to a means of storing data in an input device when the input device is inserted into the computer system. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An input device, comprising:
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a processor;
a memory operably coupled to the processor; and
a casing, the casing housing the processor and the memory, the external surface of the casing of the input device configured to be inserted into a recess defined in a computer system casing. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A system for synchronizing data, comprising:
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a first means to process data;
a first means to store data, the first means to store data operably coupled to the first means to process data;
a second means to process data;
a second means to store data, the second means to store data operably coupled to the second means to process data; and
a means to operably couple the memory of the computer system to a memory of the input device when the input device is inserted into the computer system. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37)
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