Modular input device system for a portable computing device

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20020172001A1
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09860128

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The present technique is associated with modular input devices for a computing device, such as a computer system. The technique allows a user to swap input devices according to the needs of the user, thereby adding functionality without increasing the size, space, or computing requirements of the computing device. In one aspect, the technique provides a biometric analysis device configured to identify the user for access to the computing device.

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COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION20555 STATE HIGHWAY 249 M060803 HOUSTON TX 77070-2698

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Atkinson, Lee W Houston, TX 31 1274
Bovio, Michele B Houston, TX 1 7
Homer, Steven S Tomball, TX 77 2185
Sellers, Charles A Houston, TX 48 1709

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