METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF SELECTING FUNCTIONALITY OF A PORTABLE COMPUTER
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1. A method comprising:
- inserting a portable computer into a cradle unit; and
implementing a functionality by the portable computer, the functionality selected at least in part by interaction between the portable computer and the cradle unit.
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Abstract
Methods and systems of selecting functionality of a portable computer. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods comprising inserting a portable computer into a cradle unit, and implementing a functionality by the portable computer (the functionality selected at least in part by interaction between the portable computer and the cradle unit).
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23 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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inserting a portable computer into a cradle unit; and implementing a functionality by the portable computer, the functionality selected at least in part by interaction between the portable computer and the cradle unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system comprising:
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a cradle unit comprising; a communication port; and a memory coupled to the communication port, the memory storing a value; a portable computer coupled to the cradle unit, the portable computer having a communication port that couples to the communication port of the cradle unit; wherein the portable computer executes a program determined at least in part by the value in the cradle unit. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system comprising:
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a means for portable execution of programs; a means for receiving the means for portable execution in a cradle; wherein the means for portable execution executes a program selected at least in part by the means for receiving. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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