Portable electronic device
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1. A portable electronic device comprising:
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a docking station carried by said support means;
a computer having a keyboard and a drive for a memory device adapted to be supported by said support means;
means for selectively effecting operable and mechanical connection of said computer to said docking station;
an operating and display module including a keyboard, a display device and a cover;
means for selectively effecting operable and mechanical connection of said operating and display module to said docking station,said support means and said operating and display module enclosing and thus providing protection for said computer even with the cover of said operating and display module in the open position for the manual use of the keyboard and viewing of the display device of said operating and display module.
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Abstract
A portable electronic device for orientation and communication comprises a casing (2) which includes a portable computer (8) with an integrated operating surface (10), communication means comprising electronic assemblies for wireless communication with identical or similar devices, and a docking station (6) for electrically connecting the computer to the communication means and the electronic assemblies and for mechanical retention. The computer (8) and the electronic assemblies are housed in the casing to be protected against outside influences and the computer is designed to be removable from the casing for operation independently of the device.
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1. A portable electronic device comprising:
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support means; a docking station carried by said support means; a computer having a keyboard and a drive for a memory device adapted to be supported by said support means; means for selectively effecting operable and mechanical connection of said computer to said docking station; an operating and display module including a keyboard, a display device and a cover; means for selectively effecting operable and mechanical connection of said operating and display module to said docking station, said support means and said operating and display module enclosing and thus providing protection for said computer even with the cover of said operating and display module in the open position for the manual use of the keyboard and viewing of the display device of said operating and display module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A portable electronic device comprising:
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a lower shell having a handle and being lined with a shock adsorbing material; a notebook computer adapted to be received within said lower shell; a docking station adapted to be received within said lower shell; an operating and display module pivotally carried by said lower shell to fully enclose said notebook computer and said docking station when said notebook computer and said docking station are received in said lower shell and when said operating and display module is in a closed position with respect to said lower shell, said operating and display module having an upper surface including a keyboard, a screen and a drive for a memory device; and a cover shell pivotally connected to said lower shell to fully enclose, when in a closed position with respect to said lower shell, said operating and display module when said operating and display module is in a closed position with respect to said lower shell. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A portable electronic device for orientation and communication, the device comprising:
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a lower shell for receiving a programmable and separably operable computer having a keyboard and a display, said lower shell having at least one parallel or serial interface with said computer, a shock absorbing suspension for attaching said computer within said lower shell, a cover shell hingedly attached to and mateable with said lower shell such that said cover shell may be closed upon said lower shell to form an enclosure for said computer, and an inner casing including a keyboard and a display enclosing said computer and protecting said computer against outside influences of electromagnetic radiation, dust, and vibrations.
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