Computer docking system having means for customizing the hardware configuration in a docking station for optimum performance

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PATENT NO 6285911
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08336134

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The described embodiments of the present invention provide a computer docking system and method for connecting a portable computer to a docking station and method for coupling the docking station to an external monitor and an external keyboard and a technique for customizing the hardware configuration in the docking station for optimum performance. In a preferred embodiment, the technique for customizing the program hardware in the docking station is capable of customizing common hardware in various docking stations.

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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
Davis, Kevin D Beaverton, OH 8 399
Grimm, Tom Lakewood, WA 12 706
Mitcham, Larry Temple, TX 1 65
Moore, Robert Temple, TX 101 3884
Tonsing, Robert E Magnolia, TX 3 336
Verdun, Gary Belton, TX 11 222
Watts, Jr LaVaughn F Austin, TX 28 996

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