US5719743A
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Torso worn computer which can stand alone
Assignee: RPX Corp
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Filing: 1996-08-15
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Granted: 1998-02-17
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Expires: 2016-08-15
Abstract
Abstract This computer structure provides a body-worn computer that is easily converted into a conventional or laptop computer. Also, the housing for this computer is symetrical so that when turned upside down the cables and cable connections always face the back of the user. A stand is provided in the housing for use when converting to a conventional computer. This stand doubles as a belt loop when the computer is used as a mobile body-worn computer.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael D. Jenkins
- 👤 John W. Williams
- 👤 Peter A. Ronzani
- 👤 Peter S. Hong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:14
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/163
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A mobile torso-worn computer comprising a computer housing, computer activation means, means for connection to a head mounted display, means for attaching said computer housing to the torso of a user, said computer housing having a front portion and a back portion, means for wearing said computer housing on the right or left side of the torso of a user whereby said front portion and said back portion are always pointed in the same direction, means attached to a bottom portion of said housing for adapting said mobile torso-worn computer to a conventional stand alone computer, said computer housing containing substantially all of the components of a conventional computer except for a monitor, said computer housing having peripheral connector means on its back portion, said peripheral connector means having means for connection to cables that will always extend from said back portion to said head mounted or other display means, and wherein said computer housing has torso attaching means that will fit adjacent said user, said attaching means also comprising means to convert said mobile torso-worn computer to a stand alone computer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A mobile torso-worn computer comprising a computer housing, computer activation means, means for connection to a head mounted display, means for attaching said computer housing to the torso of a user, said computer housing having a front portion and a back portion, means for wearing said computer housing on the right or left side of the torso of a user whereby said front portion and said back portion are always pointed in the same direction, means attached to a bottom portion of said housing for adapting said mobile torso-worn computer to a conventional stand alone computer, said computer housing containing substantially all of the components of a conventional computer except for a monitor, said computer housing having peripheral connector means on its back portion, said peripheral connector means having means for connection to cables that will always extend from said back portion to said head mounted or other display means, and wherein said computer housing has torso attaching means that will fit adjacent said user, said attaching means also comprising means to convert said mobile torso-worn computer to a stand alone computer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The computer of claim 1 wherein said stand alone computer comprises connection means to be used with a power supply, a keyboard or a monitor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The computer of claim 1 wherein said means for attaching said computer housing to a user is in the form of a plurality of belt loops having belt teeth retaining means therein, at least one of said belt loops having a structure wherein it can act as a lift stand when folded down to convert said mobile torso-worn computer into a stand alone computer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The computer of claim 1 having a movable lift stand movably attached to a bottom portion of said housing to convert said mobile torso-worn computer to a conventional stand alone computer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The computer of claim 1 wherein said housing has mouse control means on its front portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The computer of claim 1 wherein said computer housing has longitudinal side portions that are symmetrical.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The computer of claim 1 wherein said computer housing has heat venting means on at least one side portion thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
190 words
A mobile waist worn computer comprising a computer housing, activation means, means for connection to a head mounted display, and means for attaching said computer housing on the waist of a user, said computer housing having a front and a back portion, said back portion containing peripheral outlets having means for receiving cables for connection to said head mounted display and other desired external functions, means for wearing said computer housing on a portion of the right or left side of a user's waist, whereby said front and said back portions are always positioned in the same direction and wherein said cables always extend from the back portion of said computer housing when worn on both said fight or said left side waist of a user, attached to said housing is a lift stand which also acts as a belt loop which is located on the lower portion of said housing that when in a down position converts said mobile waist worn computer into a stand alone computer, and wherein said activation means is selected from the group consisting of an audio activation means, mouse activation means and mixtures thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
190 words
A mobile waist worn computer comprising a computer housing, activation means, means for connection to a head mounted display, and means for attaching said computer housing on the waist of a user, said computer housing having a front and a back portion, said back portion containing peripheral outlets having means for receiving cables for connection to said head mounted display and other desired external functions, means for wearing said computer housing on a portion of the right or left side of a user's waist, whereby said front and said back portions are always positioned in the same direction and wherein said cables always extend from the back portion of said computer housing when worn on both said fight or said left side waist of a user, attached to said housing is a lift stand which also acts as a belt loop which is located on the lower portion of said housing that when in a down position converts said mobile waist worn computer into a stand alone computer, and wherein said activation means is selected from the group consisting of an audio activation means, mouse activation means and mixtures thereof.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-02-16 | 2001-08-18 | 2002-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-02-16 | 2005-08-18 | 2006-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-02-16 | 2009-08-18 | 2010-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |