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Portable computing system, apparatus and methodPortable computing system, apparatus and method description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20090126009, Portable computing system, apparatus and method. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/461,303, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. This application claims priority to U.S. patent application No. 61/028,373, filed on Feb. 13, 2008, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference. The present invention relates to computing systems and in particular to a portable computer that is small in size so as to be easily carried, and yet have the capabilities of a conventional large scale computer, and also secure to address concerns as to data theft and corruption. Computers have historically been large in size based on the components required for providing sufficient computing capabilities, such as mainframe computers. With the advent of personal computers, computers which once would fill the size of a room were able to be reduced down in size so as to be contained within a single desktop device. However, desktop computers which require a large tower to house the processing components, a monitor and keyboard are not conducive to be taken from place to place. Instead, laptop computers were developed to contain the computer processing capabilities, monitor and keyboard within a smaller unitary package, in order to allow transport from place to place. However, laptop computers are still fairly large in size and also sacrifice quality as compared to desktop computers. Moreover, desktop, laptop and mainframe computers all suffer from being susceptible to data corruption from viruses or worms, and also to data theft from hackers. While computers need to be immune to these threats, they also need to be portable and convenient to use easily almost anywhere. There is a need for a computing system that is portable, can be used in a number of different applications, and protects sensitive information. The present invention provides a computing system that satisfies these needs and provides additional advantages. The present invention comprises in an exemplary embodiment a computing system comprised of a portable computer. The portable computer has all of the components of a fully functional, conventional general purpose computer, but is small is size, preferably the size of a credit card, so as to be easily carried in a wallet or ones pocket. In certain embodiments, the portable computer is operable only when used with a reader, which is described in more detail below. The portable computer reader supplies the means for a user to interact with the portable computer and the programs thereon; for example, the portable computer reader can comprise a monitor and/or a keyboard. In essence, the portable computer reader is a non-functioning “shell” when not connected to the portable computer. However, once the portable computer is connected to the portable computer reader, the portable computer and the portable computer reader create a fully operational computing system. The portable computer thus acts as the brain and the portable computer reader operates as the body which will perform the functions, however, without the brain, the body will do nothing. When a user is finished, he or she simply removes the portable computer and can simply take it with him or her. Because the portable computer reader is a shell, none of the user\'s information is left behind. Thus, various embodiments do not make any information, including sensitive information, available to subsequent users of the portable computer reader. In addition, there is virtually no danger that the portable computer reader could be affected by a computer virus for this same reason, as there is no capability for the portable computer reader to retain any data from a previous person\'s use. As a result, the applications for the portable computer are almost limitless where security and privacy of content is a concern, and where there may be concern of corruption by viruses or worms. For example, applications include, but are not limited to, hotels, internet cafes or other public locations, such as libraries or universities, etc. Further, various embodiments provide the versatility of a “Pocket PC” with the advantages and capabilities of a traditional computer. For example, the portable computer is easily transportable and the portable computer reader provides use of a full computer with as a full-sized screen, keyboard, etc. Finally, in certain embodiments, the portable computer may comprise one or more flash memory devices or flash drives. A flash drive is a storage device that uses flash memory rather than conventional spinning platters to store data. Advantages of using flash memory or flash drives with the portable computer is that there is little delay time when starting up, such as is the case when booting conventional computers. Also, flash memory is non-volatile, which means that it does not need power to maintain the information stored in the device. As a result, the portable computer requires only low power for operation, which can be readily supplied by batteries or similar low power sources, such as solar cells. The flash memory can also be tailored to provide as much storage capacity as may be desired depending on the particular application. Continue reading about Portable computing system, apparatus and method... Full patent description for Portable computing system, apparatus and method Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Portable computing system, apparatus and method patent application. 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