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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2001
Rich Gioscia, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Palm, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for providing an energy source for portable computer systems. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a front flip cover having integrated therewithin a flat rechargeable battery. The front flip cover is adapted to be removably attached to a portable computer system. In the present embodiment, the front flip cover includes a hinge. The front flip cover further has a first electrical connector coupled to the hinge. The front flip cover further has a second electrical connector coupled to the front flip cover. A renewable energy source or battery is coupled with the front flip cover and is disposed integral of the front flip cover. The renewable energy source or battery provides operating power to the portable computer system. In one embodiment, the flip cover also has a communication port attached thereto for allowing synchronization and recharging functions when inserted into a cradle.