Multimedia apparatus using a portable computer

• US 6,178,087 B1
• Filed: 10/13/1998
• Issued: 01/23/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 10/13/1997
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
• Original Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
• Inventors: Cho, Kwan-Hwi, Kim, Nam-Mi
• Primary Examiner(s): Picard, Leo P.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Bui, Tung Minh
• Application Number:
  US09/170,032
• Time in Patent Office: 833 Days
• Field of Search: 361/681, 361/680, 361/683, 361/686, 364/705.01, 364/705.08, 312/223.1, 312/223.2
• US Class Current: 361/679.23
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1626 with a single-body enclosure integrating a flat display, e.g. Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs]
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1632 External expansion units, e.g. docking stations
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1635 Details related to the integration of battery packs and other power supplies such as fuel cells or integrated AC adapter
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1656 Details related to functional adaptations of the enclosure, e.g. to provide protection against EMI, shock, water, or to host detachable peripherals like a mouse or removable expansions units like PCMCIA cards, or to provide access to internal components for maintenance or to removable storage supports like CDs or DVDs, or to mechanically mount accessories mounting of accessories to a computer display G06F1/1607; display hoods G06F1/1603; cooling arrangements for portable computers G06F1/203
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2200/1632 Pen holder integrated in the computer
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72409 by interfacing with external accessories hands-free H04M1/60

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multimedia apparatus in which a user is enabled to use the portable computer more readily by mounting or dismounting various kinds of multimedia apparatus. The portable computer is designed so as to enable the user to use the portable computer detached from or mounted on a stand. The portable computer has a first connection part in a lower part thereof and a stand having a second connection part to which the first connection part of the portable computer is mounted or dismounted. Further features include the ability to mount or dismount an electrophotographic pen, a printer connector with cover, a rotatable battery, a light receiving part, and an auxiliary peripheral device.

Claims

1. A multimedia apparatus, comprising:

a portable computer which includes a first connection part disposed on a lower side thereof; and

a stand which includes a second connection part located on an upper side thereof, said second connection part being detachably connected to the first connection part of said portable computer, whereby said portable computer can be used in a mounted state wherein it is mounted on said stand, and in a dismounted state;

wherein said portable computer includes a mounting part for holding an electromagnetic pen mounted on said portable computer, said mounting part comprising a vertical side portion of said portable computer having a mounting hole formed therein for receiving said electromagnetic pen, said mounting hole extending in a vertical direction when said portable computer is mounted on said stand.

2. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said portable computer includes a connector for connecting a printer and a cover overlying and protecting the connector.

3. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stand includes a light receiving part for receiving infrared rays transmitted thereto.

4. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stand includes mounting means for mounting an auxiliary peripheral device for use with the portable computer.

5. A multimedia apparatus comprising:

a portable computer which includes a first connection part disposed on a lower side thereof; and

a stand which includes a second connection part detachably connected to the first connection part of said portable computer, whereby said portable computer can be used in a mounted state wherein it is mounted on said stand, and in a dismounted state;

wherein said portable computer includes mounting means for mounting a battery supplying a source of electricity, said mounting means including a hinge disposed on, and extending vertically along, a vertical side portion of said portable computer, said battery being rotatably fixed to said vertical side portion by said hinge; and

wherein said portable computer includes additional mounting means disposed on the vertical side portion of said portable computer for mounting a phone on said portable computer.

6. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein said battery is rotatable about said hinge between a first position next to said portable computer and a second position away from said portable computer, and said phone is mounted on said portable computer when said battery is in said second position.

7. A multimedia apparatus, comprising:

a portable computer including a base and a display unit supported by said base;

mounting means disposed on a vertical side of said display unit for mounting a battery supplying electricity to said portable computer, said mounting means comprising a hinge extending vertically along the vertical side of said display unit, said battery being rotatably fixed to said vertical side of said display unit by said hinge; and

additional mounting means disposed on the vertical side of said display unit for mounting a phone on said portable computer.

8. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein said portable computer includes a mounting part for holding an electromagnetic pen mounted on said portable computer.

9. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein said portable computer includes a connector for connecting a printer and a cover overlying and protecting the connector.

10. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein said stand includes a light receiving part for receiving infrared rays transmitted thereto.

11. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein said stand includes mounting means for mounting an auxiliary peripheral device for use with the portable computer.

12. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein said battery is rotatable about said hinge between a first position next to said portable computer and a second position away from said portable computer, and said phone is mounted on said portable computer when said battery is in said second position.

13. A multimedia apparatus, comprising:

a portable computer including a base and a display unit supported by said base;

first mounting means disposed in said base for mounting an auxiliary peripheral device in said base for use with said portable computer;

second mounting means for mounting a battery supplying a source of electricity, said second mounting means including a hinge disposed on, and extending vertically along, a vertical side of said display unit, said battery being rotatably fixed to said vertical side of said display unit by said hinge; and

third mounting means disposed on the vertical side of said display unit for mounting a phone on said portable computer.

14. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein said auxiliary peripheral device comprises at least one of a floppy disk drive and a digital video disk player.

15. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein said portable computer includes a mounting part for holding an electromagnetic pen mounted on said portable computer.

16. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein said portable computer includes a connector for connecting a printer and a cover overlying and protecting the connector.

17. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein said stand includes a light receiving part for receiving infrared rays transmitted thereto.

18. The multimedia apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein said battery is rotatable about said hinge between a first position next to said portable computer and a second position away from said portable computer, and said phone is mounted on said portable computer when said battery is in said second position.