Patent ID: 6052275
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A computer system comprising:a computer system unit including:a processor;a multimedia computer monitor electrically connectable to the computer system unit with one or more cables, the multimedia computer monitor including:a display screen;an outer shell of the multimedia computer monitor encasing the display screen and forming a first cavity and a second cavity;a first plurality of contacts housed within the first cavity;a second plurality of contacts housed within the second cavity;a first speaker including a plurality of first speaker contacts for electrically connecting the first speaker to either the first plurality of contacts or the second plurality of contacts;a second speaker including a plurality of second speaker contacts for electrically connecting the second speaker to either the first plurality of contacts or the second plurality of contacts;a first latch for physically engaging and securing either the first or second speaker within the first cavity, the first latch being operable for removing either the first or second speaker from the first cavity;a second latch for physically engaging and securing either the first or second speaker within the second cavity, the first latch being operable for removing either the first or second speaker from the second cavity;a first test button that is operable to generate a first test signal that is transmitted to the first plurality of contacts activating the speaker connected to the first plurality of contacts to generate a first audible response;a second test button that is operable to generate a second test signal that is transmitted to the second plurality of contacts activating the speaker connected to the second plurality of contacts to generate a second audible response;wherein the first and second speakers are interchangeable between the first and second cavities.