KEYBOARD SLED WITH ROTATING SCREEN
First Claim
1. A keyboard sled adapted to communicatively interact with a portable computer system, said keyboard sled comprising:
- a receiving portion adapted to receive said portable computer system;
an interface connector disposed within said receiving portion and adapted to provide a communicative link said portable computer system when said portable computer system has been inserted in said receiving portion;
a mounting mechanism disposed within said receiving portion, said mounting mechanism for providing positive retention on said portable computer system;
a keyboard portion coupled with said interface connector and for providing input keys; and
a data storage access slot adapted to provide access to a data storage device receptacle of said portable computer system.
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Abstract
A keyboard sled adapted to communicatively interact with a portable computer system. In one embodiment, the keyboard sled is comprised of an integral receiving portion adapted to mechanically and electronically receive a portable computer system. An interface connector is disposed within the receiving portion and adapted to provide a communicative link between the keyboard sled and a portable computer system, when a portable computer system has been inserted in the receiving portion. The keyboard sled further has at least one mounting hook disposed within the receiving portion for providing positive retention of a portable computer system when coupled with the keyboard sled. A keyboard portion also present on the keyboard sled and also coupled with the interface connector provides input keys. The keyboard sled is also comprised of an integral data storage access slot which is adapted to provide access to a data storage device receptacle of the portable computer system. The keyboard sled also adds input functionality to the portable computer system.
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26 Claims
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1. A keyboard sled adapted to communicatively interact with a portable computer system, said keyboard sled comprising:
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a receiving portion adapted to receive said portable computer system; an interface connector disposed within said receiving portion and adapted to provide a communicative link said portable computer system when said portable computer system has been inserted in said receiving portion; a mounting mechanism disposed within said receiving portion, said mounting mechanism for providing positive retention on said portable computer system; a keyboard portion coupled with said interface connector and for providing input keys; and a data storage access slot adapted to provide access to a data storage device receptacle of said portable computer system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A gaming sled adapted to communicatively interact with a portable computer system, said gaming sled comprising:
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a receiving portion adapted to receive said portable computer system; an interface connector disposed within said receiving portion and adapted to provide a communicative link with said portable computer system when said portable computer system is inserted in said receiving portion; a mounting mechanism disposed within said receiving portion, said mounting mechanism for securing portable computer system when coupled with said gaming sled; a gaming controls portion coupled to said interface connector and for providing game control input; and a data storage access slot adapted to provide access to a data storage device receptacle of said portable computer system. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system comprising:
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a) a portable computer system having a display orientation controller; b) a sled comprising; a receiving portion adapted to receive said portable computer system; an interface connector disposed within said receiving portion and adapted to provide a communicative link between said sled and said portable computer system, when said portable computer system is coupled with said sled; a mounting mechanism disposed within said receiving portion, said mounting mechanism for securing said portable computer system; a keyboard portion coupled to said interface connector and for providing input keys; and a data storage access slot adapted to provide access to a data storage device receptacle of said portable computer system. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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