Showing papers on "Laptop published in 1995"

Piezo speaker and installation method for laptop personal computer and other multimedia applications

Abstract: The modifications to the computer consist of placing piezoelectric patches behind the LCD and directly to the back wall of the laptop lid Damping materials and stiffeners are also added to the back wall to reduce structural resonance A system consisting of an audio amplifier (5) and transformer (6) is used to drive the piezo speaker (7)

Laptop computer carrying tray

Abstract: A supporting device for a laptop type model computer unit. The device is constructed and arranged for the support and stabilization of the laptop computer or notebook type computer unit when directly positioned in front of, or before, the user in order to permit the maximum amount of stability and thus allowing the operator to freely stand, sit, walk, carry, or move about with the computer unit intact when in an upright position with little or no stress. The instrument, when in its operational position, has an over the shoulder or over the neck strap, connecting the central computer carrying tray directly before or perpendicular to the user's body. Because the instrument is arranged perpendicularly to the body, the user has maximum stability of the entire computer unit and access to its operational surface.

Cover for a laptop or notebook computer

Abstract: A cover for a portable computer is a thin flexible material adapted to fit closely over the computer like a glove. The cover has cut-outs for the keyboard, screen, controls, ports, etc. of the computer so that the cover does not interfere with convenient use of the computer. The cover is compact and adds little additional volume or weight to the computer, while protecting the computer housing or case, providing an attractive appearance and also providing convenient accessories, such as pockets for a power supply cord, floppy disks, CD ROM disks, pencils, etc. The computer may be carried or used with the cover installed.

Carrying apparatus for a portable computer

Abstract: A laptop-computer carrying apparatus that includes a platform for supporting a laptop computer. The apparatus also includes a pair of supporting members, each connected to one side of the platform. A carrying strap is connected between the supporting members, and may be looped around a computer user's neck or shoulders to support the platform at approximately waist level. The user may then use the platform as a work surface upon which the laptop computer may be securely fastened.

Multiple computer system

Abstract: A plurality of different arrangements are disclosed in which different types of personal computers have the capability of operating in a completely independent manner and can also be combined to transfer information to each other and to share resources, peripherals and processing power. The different types of computers may include a desktop computer (116,132,142), a laptop computer (110,122, 146) and a personal digital assistant (114,120,128,130,138, 140,150). When combined, one or more computers (the guest or guests) may be physically positioned in one or more openings (112,118,124,126,134,136,144,148) within the housing of another computer (the host).

Portable information processor and keyboard switching connector

Abstract: PURPOSE:To enhance the expandability of a keyboard type portable information processor by providing the processor with a key output terminal. CONSTITUTION:Since the key output terminal which outputs key input to the outside is provided on an integrated type keyboard 13 unified with a main body 12, the expandability shared by another information processor can be provided in the integrated type keyboard 13 of the portable information processor such as a note type or laptop personal computer and a word processor, etc., and simmultaneously, a key input mistake can be eliminated by performing the key input from the integrated type keyboard 13 exceedingly familiarized with a key input operation, and the key input operation can be efficiently and surely performed.

A New Partner in the IEP Process: The Laptop Computer

Abstract: Willis A. Proctor Susan E. Corey In the first stage of the progr,1m. we used laptop computers in referral-to-placement procedures. During the second year. we began using computers in the IEP process. Interviews with special education teachers. parents. and administrators indicated that the use of laptop computers in these processes improved not only the quality of our work, but also the processes we used. Here is Iww we did it.

New Technology for Administering Group Tests

Abstract: With the emergence of laptop computers, one could have expected to see large-scale group testing to be switched from paper and pencil to computers. Yet little evidence is available which would suggest that testing has followed that trend. One of the main reasons is “keyboard phobia”. This paper examines how one can overcome this keyboard problem by employing barcode technology that enables one to use computer processing without the problems associated with keyboards or screens. The paper highlights some of the advantages and disadvantages associated with this new technology and discusses new measures associated with computer testing. In addition, test publishing and the possible use of barcode technology in the interactive testing mode is also discussed.

Mobile multimedia communication

Abstract: Multimedia, in the sense of combined sound and picture has been a reality for quite some time. If we, however, speak about Mobile Multimedia, the products offered is much more limited in number. From the users point of view Mobile Multimedia opens up communication freedom never experienced before. What are these upcoming products and how are they manufactured? Manufacturing of the small portable multimedia terminals cheaply enough is a challenging task, but a lot more are required to offer versatile Mobile Multimedia services to customers. The challenges lie also in the network technology, compression technology, service provision, application design, and user interface design. This paper concentrates on the questions related to design and manufacturing of cellular multimedia products like video telephony and laptop terminals. Nokia being world wide very large on cellular phones and transmission network equipment is investing largely in Mobile Multimedia research especially at Nokia Research Center, where this paper is created.

Combined personal data manager and computer storage device

Abstract: A personal data manager (PDM) (10) functions as a storage medium for a larger platform, such as a desktop, laptop or notebook computer or a personal digital assistant (PDA). When the PDM (10) is not connected to a personal computer or a PDA, it functions in a normal manner to receive personal information entered via its keyboard (20) or other data entry device and to present the information to the user on its display (24). The PDM includes a PCMCIA interface (28) which enables it to be inserted into a PCMCIA slot in a personal computer or PDA. Once so inserted, the PDM (10) is recognized by the personal computer or PDA as one of its storage devices. In this configuration, the CPU of the personal computer or PDA can directly acces the information stored within the PDM (10). Thus, using the personal computer or PDA, the user can read or write personal information which resides on the PDM memory (26).

Method and system for reduction of looking-on of data on screen

Abstract: PURPOSE: To provide a method and device for reducing the possibility of the unenabled looking-on of computer data. CONSTITUTION: The secrecy protection of a laptop computer 40 can be improved by using a mobile visible area 50 and an unclear area 52 of a laptop screen. The visible area 50 is defined by a user so that a single word, single line, or plural data lines can be included. The unclear area 52 includes all the residual spaces on the lapop screen which are not defined as the visible area 50. The user designates the unclear area 52 so as to be completely hidden (that is, by making the area black or white), or so as to be difficult to look on by others. This method is especially valid for the laptop computer 40 in a crowded environment during traveling by an airplane or the like. Thus, the possibility that others look on the sensitive computer data without permission can be reduced.

Laptops which talk: liberating dyslexic learners

Abstract: This paper describes a number of case studies in which laptop computers with speech synthesis were used in order to determine the cognitive and motivational effects on the literacy and academic self-esteem of disabled students. Students who have poorer than average reading and writing skills, are disadvantaged in all areas of education. Such disadvantages are often related to lowered academic performance and self-esteem. Computers have been used for remedial teaching for some time, but it is only recently with advances in technology and reductions in price that it has become possible for children to have a computer when and where they really need it: in the classroom to help them with their class work. By using a laptop computer with speech synthesis as an aid reading and writing impaired students may be able to participate more fully in classroom activities.