Portable computing system and portable computer for use with same
First Claim
1. A computing system comprising:
- a portable smartcard computer for use with a reader, the portable smartcard computer comprising;
at least one storage component;
at least one processor;
at least one controller hub;
at least one printed circuit board comprising at least one integrated circuit;
at least one connector adapted to connect to at least one reader; and
a substantially rigid epoxy coating substantially enclosing the at least one storage component, the at least one processor, the at least one controller hub and the at least the printed circuit board, the substantially rigid epoxy coating having at least one window for exposing the connector; and
one or more readers each comprising;
a housing; and
at least one connector for connecting to the portable smartcard computer,wherein the portable smartcard computer excludes means for a user to interact directly with the portable smartcard computer,wherein the housing comprises at least one input device and at least one output device that facilitates direct user interaction with the portable smartcard computer, andwherein the one or more readers have no user application processing CPU and are configured only to power the portable smartcard computer and to route input and output signals of the portable smartcard computer.
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Abstract
A computing system comprising a pocket personal computer and a reader are disclosed. The pocket PC is pocket-sized and comprises flash memory, and optionally a processor and a GPS chip. The reader includes a monitor, a keyboard with docking port and an optional processor and at least one input/output USB connector. A user cannot interact with the pocket PC without the reader. The reader is a non-functioning “shell” without the pocket PC, however, when they are connected the system becomes a fully functional personal computer. To log on, a user provides security information, for example, a password or biometrics, such as fingerprints. The credit card size and capabilities of the pocket PC allows a user to easily carry virtually their entire computer in a pocket for use anywhere there is a reader. In addition, the pocket PC provides security against unauthorized use, even if lost or stolen. A password or fingerprints are required to access to the device, the circuit board may be coated with a protective coating and the system may include an RFID tag and RFID reader.
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35 Claims
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1. A computing system comprising:
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a portable smartcard computer for use with a reader, the portable smartcard computer comprising; at least one storage component; at least one processor; at least one controller hub; at least one printed circuit board comprising at least one integrated circuit; at least one connector adapted to connect to at least one reader; and a substantially rigid epoxy coating substantially enclosing the at least one storage component, the at least one processor, the at least one controller hub and the at least the printed circuit board, the substantially rigid epoxy coating having at least one window for exposing the connector; and one or more readers each comprising; a housing; and at least one connector for connecting to the portable smartcard computer, wherein the portable smartcard computer excludes means for a user to interact directly with the portable smartcard computer, wherein the housing comprises at least one input device and at least one output device that facilitates direct user interaction with the portable smartcard computer, and wherein the one or more readers have no user application processing CPU and are configured only to power the portable smartcard computer and to route input and output signals of the portable smartcard computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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