Portable computer docking station having a rotatable member and audio speakers mounted on the rotatable member
First Claim
1. A portable computer docking station comprising:
- a base for supporting a portable computer, the base having an electrical connector for connection with the portable computer; and
a rotatable member rotatably attached to the base, the rotatable member having an extended position and a locking position, and being rotatable between the two positions about an axis parallel to the base, the extended position being adapted for permitting the base to receive the portable computer, and the locking position being adapted for locking the portable computer to the base.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a portable computer docking station having a base with an electrical connector and a rotatable member. The base houses various electrical devices such as a battery power supply and memory storage devices. The rotatable member folds between a first extended position and a second extended position about an axis parallel to the base, for respectively receiving and locking the base with a portable computer. When the base locks with the portable computer, the electrical connector of the base connects with the portable computer for interconnecting the electrical devices housed in the base with the portable computer. The rotatable member includes a pair of audio speakers.
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20 Claims
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1. A portable computer docking station comprising:
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a base for supporting a portable computer, the base having an electrical connector for connection with the portable computer; and a rotatable member rotatably attached to the base, the rotatable member having an extended position and a locking position, and being rotatable between the two positions about an axis parallel to the base, the extended position being adapted for permitting the base to receive the portable computer, and the locking position being adapted for locking the portable computer to the base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A portable computer docking station comprising:
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a base for supporting a portable computer, the base having an electrical connector for connection with the portable computer; a rotatable member rotatably attached to the base, the rotatable member having a first extended position and a second locking position; and an audio speaker mounted on the rotatable member, whereby, when the base supports a portable computer the electrical connector connects with the portable computer and the rotatable member rotates from the first extended position to the second locking position to secure the portable computer with the base. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A portable computer docking station comprising:
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a base for supporting a portable computer, the base having an electrical connector for connection with the portable computer and a hinge block; a rotatable member rotatably attached to the hinge block, the rotatable member having a first extended position and a second locking position; audio speakers mounted on the rotatable member, the speakers being electronically attached to the electrical connector to respond to signals generated by the portable computer; and electronic controls mounted on the base for regulating operation of the audio speakers, whereby, when the base supports a portable computer the electrical connector connects with the portable computer and the rotatable member rotates from the first extended position to the second locking position to secure the portable computer with the base. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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