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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2000
Filed:
Mar. 24, 1995
William R Cubbage, Coloma, MI (US);
Larry A Sparling, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Daniel R Carter, O'Fallon, MO (US);
Wayne L Griffin, St. Joseph, MI (US);
Russell M Niedzielski, Baroda, MI (US);
Robert R Turnbull, Buchanan, MI (US);
Russell S Uithoven, Columbus, IN (US);
John P Wagner, Round Rock, TX (US);
Timothy A Bonardi, Buchanan, MI (US);
Eric D Fuhs, Stevensville, MI (US);
Peter A Ojeda, Mundelein, IL (US);
Packard Bell NEC, Sacramento, CA (US);
Abstract
A flexible multimedia presentation system is configured to be releasably secured to a portable personal computer to provide additional features, such as a PCMCIA interface, a port replicator and other options. The system is configured to enable the unit to be rather easily transported as a unit. A retractable handle is provided which further facilitates transport of the unit. In order to provide enhanced flexibility of the flexible multimedia presentation system, the system includes a PCMCIA interface, as well as replicates the various I/O ports on the rear of the portable personal computer. By replicating the I/O ports on the portable personal computer, external I/O devices, such as an external monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer can be used when the portable personal computer is docked to the flexible multimedia presentation system. In the event that the personal computer is turned off; or the personal is not docked to the system; or the power supply within the system is unavailable, the various data, address and control signals in the flexible multimedia system are disconnected to prevent any loss of data or any damage to the personal computer and the flexible multimedia system.