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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185681 | Docking Station A docking station for a computing device can include an interface for electrically connecting the docking station to a computing device. The interface may supply power from a power supply. The docking station can include a surface for attaching a pin, wherein the lo... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8166224 | Apparatus and method for docking of mobile device supporting docking station An apparatus and method for docking of a mobile device supporting a docking station are provided. The apparatus includes a connection detector, an undock execution unit, and a hotdock execution unit. The connection detector performs a function for transitioning to a... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8090890 | Dockable handheld computing device with video application and methods for use therewith A handheld computing device includes a video camera for generating a local video signal. A handheld memory stores at least one handheld application that includes a video application. A handheld processing module, coupled to the handheld memory, executes the video ap... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7949814 | Swapping “fixed system” hard disk Method for ‘Cool-Swap’, ‘Warm-Swap’ and ‘Hot-Swap’ of ‘Fixed’ ‘System’ hard disk(s) in and out of the computer and for re-cycling the computer between ‘diskly’ state to ‘diskless’ state by combining the following features in one way or th... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7925813 | Method of fabricating a portable computer apparatus with thermal enhancements and multiple power modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7817412 | Non-peripherals processing control module having improved heat dissipating properties The present invention features a non-peripherals-based processing control unit having an encasement module that is very small and durable compared to conventional computer encasement structures. The process control unit is capable of being incorporated into various ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7802043 | Methods and apparatus for adding an autonomous controller to an existing architecture Methods and apparatus for adding an autonomous controller to an existing architecture such as by way of example, portable devices such as cell phones, MP3 players, and digital cameras. A circuit interposed between the memory card and the system controller of the dev... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7793027 | Portable computer apparatus with thermal enhancements and multiple modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7788436 | Method of operation of a portable computer apparatus with thermal enhancements and multiple modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7761641 | Method of operation of a portable computer apparatus with thermal enhancements and multiple modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7739439 | Method of fabrication of a portable computer apparatus with thermal enhancements and multiple modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7716408 | Burn rack docking apparatus for an information handling system A first docking interface includes a substrate. A first power receiver is formed in the substrate. The first power receiver is operable to be automatically docked to a power provider, such as a burn rack, and to receive power from the power provider. A first power t... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7711884 | Method of operation of a portable computer apparatus with thermal enhancements and multiple modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7702837 | Method of fabricating a portable computer apparatus with thermal enhancements and multiple modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7694057 | Portable computer apparatus with thermal enhancements and multiple modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7676619 | Portable computer apparatus with thermal enhancements and multiple modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7676620 | Portable computer systems with thermal enhancements and multiple power modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7660930 | Method of fabricating a portable computer apparatus with thermal enhancements and multiple power modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7552264 | Adapter unit for a personal digital assistant having automatically configurable application buttons The present invention relates generally to an adapter unit for a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an adapter unit that provides additional functionality, and improved ergonomics and increased ruggedness to the personal digital... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7472215 | Portable computer system with thermal enhancements and multiple power modes of operation A portable computer adapted for electrical connection to a docking station having multiple power modes of operation is described. The portable computer has one or more CPU chips which have at least two power modes of operation, a low power mode and a high power mode... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7443660 | Information processing apparatus in which a storage medium is removably mountable An information processing apparatus, which is capable of improving security and operationality in handling of storage media, includes a system bay and a data bay that are provided on the main body of the information processing apparatus and allow respective disks to... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7426595 | Desktop holder and portable terminal system A desktop holder includes a connector to be connected to a connector of a portable terminal inserted into an insertion inlet, a connector to be connected to a memory card inserted into a memory card slot, a cable which connects connectors, and a connector which conn... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7406607 | Controller for a host device and a monitoring device connected on the basis of DVI standard There is provided a controller that prevents any external power source from supplying its power if a host device and a monitoring device are not connected exactly through optical extension cables based on DVI standard, and that prevents a sequence for digital transm... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7405929 | Docking station A docking station suitable for being detachably installed to a portable computer is provided. The docking station includes a body, an electrical connector, a lever, a fixing sleeve, a sliding sleeve, and a latch. The electrical connector is fixed on the body and ele... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7401066 | Correlation of end-of-line data mining with process tool data mining One embodiment of the present invention is a process tool optimization system that includes: (a) a data mining engine that analyzes end-of-line yield data to identify one or more process tools associated with low yield; and (b) in response to output from the analysi... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7370150 | System and method for managing a cache memory A processing system optimized for data string manipulations includes data string execution circuitry associated with a bus interface unit or memory controller. Cache coherency is maintained, and data move and compare operations may be performed efficiently on cached... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363414 | Programmable logic device integrated circuit with shared hotsocket architecture Integrated circuits such as programmable logic devices are provided with hotsocket detection circuitry. The hotsocket detection circuitry monitors signals on data pins and power supply voltages. If the data pins become active before the power supply voltages have re... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7362567 | Notebook computer expansion base with slidable cover structure A notebook computer expansion base with a slidable cover structure is provided, which is applicable for the expansion of various types of notebook computers. Each notebook computer has an expansion joint and a plug specification, and the expansion base includes a ba... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7349206 | Notebook computer expansion module A notebook computer expansion module is described. The notebook computer expansion module has a support rest, an adjusting handle, a cable, a base, and an adjustable rotational shaft. The adjusting handle coupled to one side of the support rest allows a user to oper... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7350011 | Mobile device expansion system An expansion device is provided for expanding the functionality of a mobile electronic device while in a mobile mode and/or in a desktop mode. The expansion device may be a media slice that provides multimedia functionality to a mobile electronic device. The media s... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342783 | Portable computer with docking station A portable computer system having a computer body and a display unit coupled to the computer body includes a docking station to be connectable to and disconnectable from the computer body, a heat discharging member provided on the computer body to cool a heat genera... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339784 | Fastening and automatic ejecting structure for battery of a notebook A fastening and automatic ejecting structure for a battery of a notebook is provided, which comprises: a first fastening element disposed on a predetermined position of the computer and swinging to and fro between a first position and a second position in a predeter... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7337257 | Adapter unit for a personal digital assistant having automatically configurable application buttons The present invention relates generally to an adapter unit for a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an adapter unit that provides additional functionality, and improved ergonomics and increased ruggedness to the personal digital... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7330996 | Twin-tailed fail-over for fileservers maintaining full performance in the presence of a failure A method for maintaining full performance of a file system in the presence of a failure is provided. The file system having N storage devices, where N is an integer greater than zero and N primary file servers where each file server is operatively connected to a cor... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7330999 | Network storage appliance with integrated redundant servers and storage controllers A network storage appliance integrates a plurality of servers and a plurality of storage controllers into a single chassis. The storage controllers control transfers of data between the servers and storage devices controlled by the storage controllers. The servers a... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7330923 | Input devices and methods of operating same Input devices and methods of operating the same are described. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a housing, a display screen, a main input device, a wireless receiver, a carrier bay, and an auxiliary input device. The main input device translates user manipulatio... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7327560 | Keyboard with integrated laptop stand A full-size keyboard with an integrated laptop stand. In one embodiment, the laptop stand is part of a cover for a portable keyboard, with the cover unfolding and including a pop-up stand for supporting a portable computer. The stand is thus connected to the keyboar... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7328290 | System and method of automatically switching control of a bus in a processor-based device A system and method of automatically switching control of a bus in a processor-based device is provided. In a server, control of a bus is automatically switched from a controller mounted on the system board to a controller located on an optional expansion card upon ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320086 | Error indication in a raid memory system A computer system includes a plurality of memory modules that contain semiconductor memory, such as DIMMs. The system includes a host/data controller that utilizes an XOR engine to store data and parity information in a striped fashion on the plurality of memory mod... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7315952 | Power state coordination between devices sharing power-managed resources Methods and apparatuses for coordination of power state management in and electronic system. ... | 01/01/2008 |
