Systems for integrating peripheral devices with hand-held computing devices
First Claim
1. A system, comprising:
- a peripheral device for use with a hand-held computing device;
a capsule housing the peripheral device, the capsule comprising a first electrical connector electrically connected to the peripheral device; and
a receptacle capable of being mounted on the hand-held computing device, wherein the receptacle receives the capsule, the receptacle comprises a second electrical connector electrically connected to the hand-held computing device, the second electrical connector mates with the first electrical connector when the receptacle receives the capsule, and at least one of the receptacle and the capsule comprises a seal that seals an interface between the first and second electrical connectors.
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Abstract
Embodiments of systems include a capsule that houses one or more peripheral devices, such as radios, capable of being used with hand-held computing devices such as RFID tag readers. A receptacle can be mounted on the hand-held computing device. The receptacle receives the capsule. Electrical connectors on the capsule and the receptacle mate when the receptacle is received by the receptacle, to electrically connect the peripheral device and the hand-held computing device. A seal is provided to prevent infiltration of water, dust, and other contaminates into the electrical connectors. A portion of the capsule is exposed when the capsule is located in the receptacle, to accommodate external antennas, connectors, optical ports, etc. that may be required by the peripheral device.
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40 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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a peripheral device for use with a hand-held computing device;
a capsule housing the peripheral device, the capsule comprising a first electrical connector electrically connected to the peripheral device; and
a receptacle capable of being mounted on the hand-held computing device, wherein the receptacle receives the capsule, the receptacle comprises a second electrical connector electrically connected to the hand-held computing device, the second electrical connector mates with the first electrical connector when the receptacle receives the capsule, and at least one of the receptacle and the capsule comprises a seal that seals an interface between the first and second electrical connectors. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24)
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- 21. The system of clam 13, wherein the receptacle covers only a portion of the first and second portions of the capsule when the receptacle receives the capsule.
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25. A system, comprising:
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a peripheral device capable of use with a hand-held computing device;
an enclosure housing the peripheral device and comprising a first electrical connector electrically connected to the peripheral device; and
a receptacle capable of being mounted on the exterior of the hand-held computing device and defining a cavity that receives the enclosure, wherein the receptacle covers only a portion of the enclosure when the enclosure is received by the cavity, and the receptacle comprises a second electrical connector that mates with the first electrical connector. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A kit for electrically and mechanically coupling a peripheral device to a hand-held computing device, comprising:
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a capsule capable of enclosing the peripheral device and comprising a first electrical connector; and
a receptacle capable of being mounted on an exterior surface of the hand-held computing device and receiving the capsule, the receptacle comprising a second electrical connector that mates with the first electrical connector when the receptacle receives the capsule, wherein at least one of the capsule and the receptacle comprises a seal that seals an interface between the first and second electrical connectors when the first and second electrical connectors are mated.
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38. A kit for mounting a peripheral device on a hand-held computing device, comprising:
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a capsule defining an internal volume that receives the peripheral device, the capsule comprising a first electrical connector; and
a receptacle for mounting on an exterior of the hand-held computing device, the receptacle defining a pocket for the peripheral device, wherein the receptacle covers only a portion of the capsule and the receptacle comprises a second electrical connector that mates with the first electrical connector when the capsule is positioned within the pocket.
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39. A method, comprising:
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mounting a peripheral device within an enclosure;
mounting a receptacle for the enclosure on an exterior surface of a hand held computing device; and
inserting the enclosure into a cavity defined by the receptacle so that an electrical connector of the enclosure mates with an electrical connector of the hand-held computing device and an interface between the electrical connectors is sealed. - View Dependent Claims (40)
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Specification