Keyboard sled with rotating screen
First Claim
1. A portable computer system comprising:
- a processor;
an alphanumeric input device coupled to said processor;
a display coupled to said processor; and
an orientation controller coupled to said display, said orientation controller is for changing the viewing orientation of said display from a first orientation to a second orientation based on an orientation of said portable computer system;
wherein said portable computer system for coupling to a keyboard sled that comprises a data storage access slot for enabling access to a data storage device receptacle of said portable computer system, wherein said keyboard sled comprises a receiving portion for receiving said portable computer in a landscape orientation.
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Abstract
A keyboard sled adapted to communicatively interact with a portable computer system. In one embodiment, the keyboard sled is comprised of an integral receiving portion adapted to mechanically and electronically receive a portable computer system. An interface connector is disposed within the receiving portion and adapted to provide a communicative link between the keyboard sled and a portable computer system, when a portable computer system has been inserted in the receiving portion. The keyboard sled further has at least one mounting hook disposed within the receiving portion for providing positive retention of a portable computer system when coupled with the keyboard sled. A keyboard portion also present on the keyboard sled and also coupled with the interface connector provides input keys. The keyboard sled is also comprised of an integral data storage access slot which is adapted to provide access to a data storage device receptacle of the portable computer system. The keyboard sled also adds input functionality to the portable computer system.
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17 Claims
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1. A portable computer system comprising:
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a processor; an alphanumeric input device coupled to said processor; a display coupled to said processor; and an orientation controller coupled to said display, said orientation controller is for changing the viewing orientation of said display from a first orientation to a second orientation based on an orientation of said portable computer system; wherein said portable computer system for coupling to a keyboard sled that comprises a data storage access slot for enabling access to a data storage device receptacle of said portable computer system, wherein said keyboard sled comprises a receiving portion for receiving said portable computer in a landscape orientation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A portable computer system comprising:
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a keyboard having a first orientation and a second orientation; a display movably coupled to said keyboard, said display aligned with said keyboard; and an orientation controller coupled to said display, said orientation controller for changing the viewing orientation of said display from a first orientation to a second orientation based on the orientation of said portable computer system. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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