Walter A. Goodman - Binghamton NY Frank V. Grebe - Racine WI Charles R. Hatton - Endicott NY David J. Podmajersky - Johnson City NY John H. Sherman - Glen Aubrey NY Paul A. Wormsbecher - Endwell NY
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
Walter Adrian Goodman - Binghamton NY Frank Vincent Grebe - Racine WI Charles Raymond Hatton - Endicott NY David John Podmajersky - Johnson City NY John Henry Sherman - Glen Aubrey NY Paul Andrew Wormsbecher - Endwell NY
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
George T. Brown - Apalachin NY Vincent M. Coppola - Endicott NY Walter A. Goodman - Binghamton NY Frank V. Grebe - Racine WI Charles R. Hatton - Endicott NY David R. Hermansen - Endicott NY David J. Podmajersky - Johnson City NY Dennis P. Reynolds - Owego NY Edward R. Ritinski - Binghamton NY Julian D. Rizzi - Endicott NY John H. Sherman - Glen Aubrey NY Paul A. Wormsbecher - Endwell NY
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
H05K 500 G01D 1500 G06F 116
US Classification:
361683
Abstract:
Portable computer field kit with a companion docking station. A packaging structure supports a portable computer and printer in a standard carrying case. A rectangular frame includes first and second wells which receive the computer and printer. The first well includes a receptacle assembly which supports a sliding receptacle for engagement with a connector on the computer. An I/O box on the frame connects the computer through the receptacle to an external computer. A docking station is used to support the tablet in an office environment. The docking station includes a computer support hinged to a base. The computer support may be positioned at a plurality of angles with respect to the base. The computer support has a receptacle for engaging a connector of the computer. An I/O box on the base is connected to the receptacle permitting communication between the computer and external computer peripheral devices.