Patent ID: 6157958
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer system comprising:a case having a see-through portion in a front face thereof;a case support interface formed in said case;a computer power supply unit disposed within said case;a display screen assembly disposed within said case adjacent to said front face so that said display screen assembly is viewable through said see-through portion;a printed circuit board disposed within said case and coupled to said display screen assembly;a display controller coupled to said printed circuit board and said display screen assembly;a processor coupled to said printed circuit board and said display controller;an address bus coupled to said processor;a data bus coupled to said processor;a power module coupled to said computer power supply unit;a storage device that contains operating system code and is coupled to said processor;a first wireless communication device disposed in said case and coupled to said processor;a base unit having a base support interface being complementary to said case support interface and capable of detachably engaging said case support interface to hold said case steady in an upright position; anda second wireless communication device disposed in said weight-supporting base unit for communicating with said first wireless communication device.