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PORTABLE COMPUTING SYSTEM AND PORTABLE COMPUTER FOR USE WITH SAME

  • US 20110240728A9
  • Filed: 03/12/2009
  • Published: 10/06/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/13/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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