Title:
【発明の名称】誘導性結合されたキーボードを有するモジュラーポータブルコンピュータ
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH10506731
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A modular computer has a framework with module bays for receiving CPU modules, power modules, and peripheral function modules such as floppy and hard disk drives. The framework has a built-in compressed bus and a variety of function modules which can be plugged into any one of the module bays. Function modules include, but are not limited to, CPU, power, floppy disk, hard disk, RAM memory, LAN communication, modem, FAX communication, and data acquisition. In some embodiments function modules are provided for communicating with separate input means, such as voice, keyboards, and pen-pads. In one aspect the module bays and the function modules are configured according to dimensional and connective standards of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. In another aspect a modular portable computer has a flexible, rollable, keyboard with a system for transmitting keystroke signals by magnetic induction.
Inventors:
Kikinis, Dan
Application Number:
JP50817696A
Publication Date:
June 30, 1998
Filing Date:
August 17, 1995
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ERONEX Technologies, Inc.
International Classes:
G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F3/00; G06F3/02; G06F3/023; G06F3/033; G06F13/40; H01H13/70; H03M11/20; H04M3/42; H04M11/06; H04N1/00; H04Q11/04; H05K5/02; H04N1/107; H04N1/195; (IPC1-7): G06F3/02; G06F3/00; G06F3/023; H03M11/20
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Takehiko Suzue (4 outside)