Patent ID: 7969746

Claim:
A system configured to be secured to an electronic device, the electronic device including a first end with a front panel and at least one data port disposed on the front panel, a second end that opposes and faces away from the first end and includes a connection port, and opposing side surfaces that extend between the first and second ends of the electronic device, the system comprising: a module including a first end with a front panel including at least one data port, a second end that opposes and faces away from the first end of the module, and opposing side surfaces that extend between the first and second ends of the module, the module further including a connection port disposed at the second end of the module and that is configured to connect with the connection port disposed at the second end of the electronic device; and a securing structure securable to a portion of the first end of the module and a portion of the first end of the electronic device to facilitate attachment of the module alongside the electronic device such that a side surface of the module engages a corresponding side surface of the electronic device, the connection port of the module connects with the connection port of the electronic device, and the module is supported by the electronic device when the electronic device is mounted to a support structure, wherein the securing structure comprises a clamp that secures to portions of the first ends of the module and the electronic device, the clamp includes a securing member that is adjustable and displaceable with respect to other portions of the clamp so as to secure the clamp to the module and the electronic device such that the module is attached alongside the electronic device, and the module includes a securing section comprising a transversely extending member that extends through an opening in the clamp to facilitate engagement of the clamp with the module; wherein connection of the connection port of the module with the connection port of the electronic device establishes an electrical connection between the module and the electronic device.