Reader adapted for a portable computer
DCFirst Claim
1. A reader configured to interact with a portable computer without input and output means for interacting directly therewith, the reader comprising:
- a housing that is at least one of an input or an output device; and
a connector for connecting to the portable computer;
wherein the housing is configured to provide direct user interaction with the portable computer when the portable computer and reader are connected, andwherein the reader is configured to be a non-functioning shell when not connected to the portable computer, andwherein the readers are configured so that they will not operate with a computer other than a portable computer of the system.
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Abstract
A reader for interacting with a credit-card-sized pocket personal computer is disclosed. The reader and pocket PC comprise a computing system. The system comprises storage, a processor, a GPS chip and an operating system. The reader includes at least one input device such as a keyboard and at least one output device such as a display. 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, since a password or fingerprints are required to access to the device.
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20 Claims
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1. A reader configured to interact with a portable computer without input and output means for interacting directly therewith, the reader comprising:
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a housing that is at least one of an input or an output device; and a connector for connecting to the portable computer; wherein the housing is configured to provide direct user interaction with the portable computer when the portable computer and reader are connected, and wherein the reader is configured to be a non-functioning shell when not connected to the portable computer, and wherein the readers are configured so that they will not operate with a computer other than a portable computer of the system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A reader configured to interact with at least one hand-held portable computer that comprises substantially all of the components of a fully functional general purpose computer excluding a processor and excluding means for a user to interact with the computer, the reader comprising:
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a housing that is an input and an output device; a central processing unit; a connector for connecting to the portable computer; wherein the reader is configured to provide input to and output from the portable computer when the portable computer and reader are connected, wherein the reader has no computing function unless it is attached to the portable computer, and wherein the readers are configured so that they will not operate with a computer other than a portable computer of the system. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computing system comprising:
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at least one portable computer, each comprising; storage; and at least one connector for connecting to at least one reader; at least one reader, each comprising; an input device; an output device; and a connector for connecting to the at least one portable computer, wherein the portable computer excludes means for a user to interact directly with the portable computer, wherein the reader and portable computer are configured to become a fully functioning computer when connected, wherein the readers are configured so that they will not operate with a computer other than a portable computer of the system, and wherein the reader is configured to be a non-functioning shell when not connected to the portable computer. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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