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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2011
Houtan R. Farahani, San Ramon, CA (US);
George V. Anastas, San Carlos, CA (US);
Larry A. Barham, Fremont, CA (US);
Todd F. Gotham, Campbell, CA (US);
Min C. Kim, San Jose, CA (US);
George M. Simmel, Cupertino, CA (US);
Gregory A. Springer, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Houtan R. Farahani, San Ramon, CA (US);
George V. Anastas, San Carlos, CA (US);
Larry A. Barham, Fremont, CA (US);
Todd F. Gotham, Campbell, CA (US);
Min C. Kim, San Jose, CA (US);
George M. Simmel, Cupertino, CA (US);
Gregory A. Springer, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
A computing device includes a Mini DisplayPort or other standardized plug and port connection that is fully internalized within the full device housing. The port can be affixed or coupled to a printed circuit board, with a display cable having a mating plug that is plugged into the port. To prevent the inadvertent uncoupling of the plug from the port, one or more clips, clamps, fixtures, or other cable retention components can hold the cable and/or plug in place at or near where the plug inserts into the Mini DisplayPort or other standardized communication port. Added stability to the cable can also be provided at or near such location.