Distributed PDA processing and method for computational operating continuity
First Claim
1. A method for maintaining computational operating continuity irrespective of a user'"'"'s location that allows a change in processing power to meet changing computational needs, comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a core operations system in a personal digital assistant;
b) manipulating the core operations system using the personal digital assistant when the user desires to perform computational tasks in physical locations where the use of a desktop computer is cumbersome;
c) alternatively coupling the personal digital assistant to a tablet display device augmenting processing power of the personal digital assistant for manipulating the core operations system when mobility is desired by the user and processing or display requirements exceed the capability of the personal digital assistant; and
d) alternatively coupling the personal digital assistant to a desktop display device to augment the processing power of the personal digital assistant for operation when mobility is unnecessary and processing or display requirements exceed the processing capability of the personal digital assistant.
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Abstract
A method maintaining computational operating continuity irrespective of a user'"'"'s location that allows a change in processing power to meet changing computational needs, comprising the steps of (a) providing a core operations system in a personal digital assistant, (b) manipulating the core operations system using the personal digital assistant when the user desires to perform computational tasks in physical locations where the use of a desktop computer is cumbersome, (c) alternatively coupling the personal digital assistant to a tablet display device augmenting processing power of the personal digital assistant for manipulating the core operations system when mobility is desired by the user and processing or display requirements exceed the capability of the personal digital assistant, and (d) alternatively coupling the personal digital assistant to a desktop display device to augment the processing power of the personal digital assistant for operation when mobility is unnecessary and processing or display requirements exceed the processing capability of the personal digital assistant. Display, tablet and desktop systems for implementing the method are also disclosed.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for maintaining computational operating continuity irrespective of a user'"'"'s location that allows a change in processing power to meet changing computational needs, comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a core operations system in a personal digital assistant;
b) manipulating the core operations system using the personal digital assistant when the user desires to perform computational tasks in physical locations where the use of a desktop computer is cumbersome;
c) alternatively coupling the personal digital assistant to a tablet display device augmenting processing power of the personal digital assistant for manipulating the core operations system when mobility is desired by the user and processing or display requirements exceed the capability of the personal digital assistant; and
d) alternatively coupling the personal digital assistant to a desktop display device to augment the processing power of the personal digital assistant for operation when mobility is unnecessary and processing or display requirements exceed the processing capability of the personal digital assistant.
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2. A display device to increase processing power of a personal digital assistant, comprising:
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a) a video display;
b) a connector coupled to the video display and configured for electronically coupling to the personal digital assistant;
c) a processor within the video display configured for receiving output from the personal digital assistant and for augmenting the output with greater processing capability for delivery to the video display. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A tablet system for maintaining computational operating continuity for a user irrespective of the user'"'"'s location that allows a change in processing power to meet changing computational needs, said tablet system comprising:
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a) a personal digital assistant configured with processing power and memory capacity for autonomous use as a core operations system, as well as in coupled combination with a tablet display device and alternatively, with a desktop display device; and
b) a tablet display device for augmenting the processing power of the personal digital assistant including means for attachment to the personal digital assistant. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A desktop system for maintaining computational operating continuity for a user irrespective of the user'"'"'s location that allows a change in processing power to meet changing computational needs, said desktop system comprising:
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a) a personal digital assistant configured with processing power and memory capacity for autonomous use as a core operations system, as well as in coupled combination with a tablet display device and alternatively, with a desktop display device; and
b) a desktop display device for augmenting the processing power of the personal digital assistant including means for attachment to the personal digital assistant. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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