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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 16, 2002
Michael Cortopassi, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Eric Fuhs, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
John Byrne, Lake Villa, IL (US);
Michael Cortopassi, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Eric Fuhs, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
John Byrne, Lake Villa, IL (US);
Palm, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
A method and system for coupling to a palmtop computer that supports both mobile computing and desktop use. A palmtop computer docking system is disclosed that includes a cable assembly and a base. The cable assembly includes a palmtop computer connection mechanism that is connected to a USB connector and that is connected to a power connection mechanism via an electrical cable. Power is provided via the power connection mechanism. The cable assembly is adapted to engage the base so as to produce a fully functional docking cradle. In operation, once the cable assembly is engaged with the base, the USB connector is then coupled to the desired computing device (typically either a portable computer or a full-size computer). The resulting docking cradle facilitates desktop use such as, for example, communication with a full size computer. The cable assembly can be removed from the base and can be used independently of the base for mobile computing.