PORTABLE COMPUTING SYSTEM AND PORTABLE COMPUTER FOR USE WITH SAME
First Claim
1. A computing system comprising:
- a portable computer comprising;
at least one storage component;
a printed circuit board comprising at least one integrated circuit;
a coating covering the at least one integrated circuit; and
at least one connector adapted to connect to at least one reader;
one or more readers each comprising;
a housing; and
at least one connector for connecting to the portable computer,wherein the portable computer excludes means for a user to interact directly with the portable computer,wherein the housing comprises at least one input and at least one output device that facilitates direct user interaction with the portable computer,wherein the readers are non-functioning shells when not connected to a portable computer, andwherein the readers become fully functional general purpose computers substantially immediately after being connected with a portable computer.
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Abstract
A computing system comprising a pocket personal computer and a reader are disclosed. The pocket PC is pocket-sized and comprises flash memory, and optionally a processor and a GPS chip. The reader includes a monitor, a keyboard with docking port and an optional processor and at least one input/output USB connector. A user cannot interact with the pocket PC without the reader. The reader is a non-functioning “shell” without the pocket PC, however, when they are connected the system becomes a fully functional personal computer. To log on, a user provides security information, for example, a password or biometrics, such as fingerprints. The credit card size and capabilities of the pocket PC allows a user to easily carry virtually their entire computer in a pocket for use anywhere there is a reader. In addition, the pocket PC provides security against unauthorized use, even if lost or stolen. A password or fingerprints are required to access to the device, the circuit board may be coated with a protective coating and the system may include an RFID tag and RFID reader.
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44 Claims
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1. A computing system comprising:
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a portable computer comprising; at least one storage component; a printed circuit board comprising at least one integrated circuit; a coating covering the at least one integrated circuit; and at least one connector adapted to connect to at least one reader; one or more readers each comprising; a housing; and at least one connector for connecting to the portable computer, wherein the portable computer excludes means for a user to interact directly with the portable computer, wherein the housing comprises at least one input and at least one output device that facilitates direct user interaction with the portable computer, wherein the readers are non-functioning shells when not connected to a portable computer, and wherein the readers become fully functional general purpose computers substantially immediately after being connected with a portable computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 36, 37, 38)
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14. A portable computer for use with a reader, the portable computer comprising:
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at least one storage component; at least one processor; at least one controller hub; at least one printed circuit board comprising at least one integrated circuit; at least one connector adapted to connect to at least one reader; a substantially rigid casing comprised of an electrically-conductive material and substantially enclosing the at least one storage component, the at least one processor, the at least one controller hub and the at least the printed circuit board, the substantially rigid casing having at least one window for exposing the connector, wherein the portable computer excludes means for a user to interact with the portable computer independent of a reader. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A portable smartcard comprising:
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at least one printed circuit board containing at least one integrated circuit for storing data; security for restricting access to the stored data; and a coating substantially covering the at least one integrated circuit; wherein the coating operates to; inhibit tampering, as attempts to improperly gain access to the stored data will damage the at least one integrated circuit; dissipate heat generated by the at least integrated circuit; and waterproof the at least one integrated circuit. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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39. A processing system comprising:
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a portable computer comprising; at least one storage component; a printed circuit board comprising at least one integrated circuit; and at least one connector adapted to connect to at least one reader; one or more readers comprising; a housing; and at least one connector for connecting to the portable computer; wherein the portable computer, when connected to the reader, is configured to access a network. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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