Computer docking system with means for allowing a microprocessor in a docking station to talk to a central processing unit in a docked portable computer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5627974
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08336133

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The described embodiments of the present invention provide a computer docking system having connection means for connecting a portable computer to a docking station, and means for allowing a microprocessor in the docking station to talk to underlying software in the central processing unit (CPU) of the portable computer. In a preferred embodiment, the means for allowing a microprocessor in the docking station to talk to underlying software in the central processing unit (CPU) of the portable computer sets up and doses Windows applications, closes DOS applications, and closes files.

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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED12500 TI BOULEVARD MS 3999 DALLAS TX 75243

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Tonsing, Robert E Troy, TX 3 336
Watts, Jr LaVaughn F Temple, TX 28 996

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