Patent ID: 6717801
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: G06F,G06K,H01Q,H04M,H04W

Abstract:
A compute system, comprising:a system microprocessor; an expansion bus coupled to the microprocessor and configured to transport data to and from at least one input/output device; an input/output device operatively coupled to said microprocessor; and an expansion port connected to the expansion bus, wherein the port is configured to accept a detachable molding element, and wherein the expansion port comprises a recess configured to accept a circuit card assembly comprising: wireless communication circuitry; a bus connector adapt to couple the wireless communication circuitry to the expansion bus when the circuit card assembly is attached to the expansion port of the computer system; an RF antenna for communication with a wireless network; and a radio modem comprising a circuitry for conversion between digital and modulated analog signals, wherein when the detachable molding element is installed, the molding element encases the circuit card assembly and covers the recess in the computer system.