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Palmtop computer docking system

  • US 6,364,697 B1
  • Filed: 05/12/2000
  • Issued: 04/02/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/12/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A docking system for a portable computer system comprising:

  • a cable assembly comprising a cable dock, an electrical cable, and a first connection mechanism, said first connection mechanism coupled to one end of said electrical cable and said cable dock coupled to the opposite end of said electrical cable, said cable dock comprising a second connection mechanism disposed therein for coupling to a portable computer system, said cable dock further comprising a button operable for synchronizing data within said portable computer system;

    a base, said base including provision for receiving said cable assembly such that said cable dock detachably engages said base, said second connection mechanism for engaging a portable computer system upon the insertion of a portable computer system into said base for electrically coupling to said portable computer system; and

    wherein said cable assembly is detachable from said base such that said cable assembly can be used independently of said base.

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