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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 22, 2003
Keith K. Cargin, Jr., Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Ronald L. Mahany, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Dennis A. Durbin, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Darrell L. Boatwright, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Stephen J. Kelly, Marion, IA (US);
Darald R. Schultz, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
William T. Gibbs, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Keith K. Cargin, Jr., Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Ronald L. Mahany, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Dennis A. Durbin, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Darrell L. Boatwright, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Stephen J. Kelly, Marion, IA (US);
Darald R. Schultz, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
William T. Gibbs, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Broadcom Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment, a portable computerized data communication device in a data communication system may include, for example, a user interface; a computerized system controlling operation of the device; a device housing having a normal closed condition defining an interior space within the device housing, and having an interior electrical connector within the interior space; and the device having an open condition providing access to the interior space while the device housing is in the open condition to enable connection with the interior electrical connector of a peripheral device equipping the device to perform a new function.