Patent ID: 6708887
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: G06F,G06K

Abstract:
A portable computer handle for detachably receiving a hand-held computer, the computer capable of performing at least one function, said portable computer handle comprising:a computer-mounting portion for detachably receiving the hand-held computer; a sliding member slidably secured to said computer-mounting portion such that said sliding member moves relative to said computer-mounting portion along a defined first direction; an elongate handle slidably secured to said sliding member such that said elongate handle moves relative to said sliding member, independent of movement of said computer-mounting portion in said defined first direction, along a defined second direction, said second direction substantially orthogonal to said first direction, said elongate handle extending substantially orthogonally from said computer-mounting portion; and, a trigger operably secured to said elongate handle in electrical communication with the portable computer such that depressing the trigger actuates the at least one function on the hand-held computer.