Patent ID: 6700773
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer, comprising:a body including a processor; a display mechanically coupled to the body; a module that is mountable to the body and includes an alphanumeric keyboard and a keyless user interface disposed on opposite sides thereof; and at least one electrical connector to electrically couple the keyboard and the keyless user interface to the processor, wherein the at least one electrical connector includes a cable-less interface between the module and the body; wherein the body is adapted to receive the module in a first configuration wherein the keyboard is accessible to the user and the keyless user interface is inaccessible and in a second configuration wherein the keyless user interface is accessible to the user and the keyboard is inaccessible; and wherein the at least one electrical connector includes: a first connector that is disposed on the body and is electrically coupled to the processor; and a second connector that disposed on the module and is electrically coupled to the keyboard; wherein the first and second connectors are configured to physically mate to form an electrical connection between the processor and the keyboard when the computer is in the first configuration and to be physically separated so as to not form an electrical connection between the processor and the keyboard when the computer is in the second configuration.