Patent ID: 6475003
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electronic system comprising:a computer device; a thin-profile electronic apparatus coupled to the computer device and is configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position in relation to the computer device; spring-loaded extensible connectors that couple the thin-profile electronic apparatus to the computer device, wherein at least one of the connectors is in an extended connecting position when the thin-profile electronic apparatus is in the extended position and is in a retracted connecting position when the thin-profile electronic apparatus is in the retracted position, and wherein one or more of the connectors electrically couple the thin-profile electronic apparatus to the computer device and provide a bias toward a side of the thin-profile electronic apparatus, and wherein each of the connectors is a wireless, cable-less, plug-less electrical connection between the thin-profile electronic apparatus and the computer device; and an information apparatus coupled to the thin-profile eletronic apparatus that is configured for use in exchanging information.