U.S. patent application number 14/135992 was filed with the patent office on 2015-06-25 for mobile office system.
This patent application is currently assigned to Health Care Service Corporation. The applicant listed for this patent is Health Care Service Corporation. Invention is credited to Don W. DeNeault, Daniel A. Gierke, Bruce A, Guidotti, Jesus Herrera, Eva M. McGoey, Addison McGuffin.
Application Number | 20150173472 14/135992 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 53398700 |
Filed Date | 2015-06-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150173472 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Gierke; Daniel A. ; et
al. |
June 25, 2015 |
Mobile Office System
Abstract
A mobile office system provides a portable, convenient, and
efficient framework for setting up communication devices,
establishing connectivity, and delivering interactive
presentations. The mobile office system includes a portable
component carrier. Inside the portable component carrier are
component placement structures that define placement locations at
which the specific components of the mobile office may be placed,
stored, and secured. As one example, the component placement
structures may define slots configured to securely hold tablet
computers in place during movement of the portable component
carrier.
Inventors: |
Gierke; Daniel A.; (Chicago,
IL) ; DeNeault; Don W.; (Wheaton, IL) ;
Guidotti; Bruce A,; (Steger, IL) ; McGoey; Eva
M.; (Chicago, IL) ; Herrera; Jesus; (Chicago,
IL) ; McGuffin; Addison; (Chicago, IL) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Health Care Service Corporation |
Chicago |
IL |
US |
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Assignee: |
Health Care Service
Corporation
Chicago
IL
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Family ID: |
53398700 |
Appl. No.: |
14/135992 |
Filed: |
December 20, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
190/18A ;
190/109; 190/115 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G06F 1/1628 20130101;
A45C 15/00 20130101; A45C 2011/002 20130101; A45C 5/14 20130101;
A45C 13/02 20130101; A45C 2013/025 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A45C 5/14 20060101
A45C005/14; A45C 13/02 20060101 A45C013/02; A45C 13/00 20060101
A45C013/00; A45C 11/00 20060101 A45C011/00 |
Claims
1. A system comprising: a portable component carrier; and within
the portable component carrier: a wireless communication device
component placement structure defining an individual wireless
communication device placement location adapted to hold a
pre-determined wireless communication device; and a wireless
networking router component placement structure defining a wireless
networking router placement location adapted to receive a
pre-determined wireless networking router.
2. The system of claim 1, where: the wireless communication device
component placement structure is one of multiple individually
defined wireless communication device component placement
structures within the portable component carrier.
3. The system of claim 2, where: the wireless communication device
component placement structures are sequentially arranged in an
array that defines a wireless communication device storage section
within the portable component carrier adapted to store multiple
instances of the pre-determined wireless communication device.
4. The system of claim 1, where: the individual wireless
communication device placement location has a depth selected to
leave exposed a charging port on the pre-determined wireless
communication device when the pre-determined wireless communication
device is inserted into the individual wireless communication
device placement location.
5. The system of claim 1, where: the wireless communication device
component placement structure has a depth that leaves exposed a
portion of the pre-determined wireless communication device when
the pre-determined wireless communication device is inserted into
the individual wireless communication device placement
location.
6. The system of claim 5, where: the portable component carrier
comprises a first compartment and a second compartment connected
together by a hinge; the wireless communication device component
placement structure is located in the first compartment; and the
second compartment comprises an opening adapted to receive, when
the portable component carrier is closed, the portion of the
pre-determined wireless communication device that is exposed.
7. The system of claim 6, further comprising: padding in the
opening adapted to buffer, when the case is closed, the portion of
the pre-determined wireless communication device.
8. The system of claim 1, further comprising, within the portable
component carrier: a speaker component placement structure defining
a speaker placement location adapted to receive a speaker.
9. The system of claim 1, further comprising, within the portable
component carrier: a projector component placement structure
defining a projector placement location adapted to receive a video
projector.
10. The system of claim 1, further comprising, within the portable
component carrier: a charging component placement structure
defining a charging placement location adapted to receive charging
modules, power strips for the charging modules, or both to
facilitate charging for the wireless communication devices.
11. The system of claim 1, further comprising, within the portable
component carrier: a stand component placement structure defining a
stand placement location adapted to receive stands for the wireless
communication devices.
12. The system of claim 1, further comprising, within the portable
component carrier: a cable component placement structure defining a
cable placement location adapted to receive electrical cables for
the wireless communication devices.
13. A method comprising: providing a portable component carrier;
and providing within the portable component carrier: a wireless
communication device component placement structure defining an
individual wireless communication device placement location adapted
to hold a pre-determined wireless communication device; and a
wireless networking router component placement structure defining a
wireless networking router placement location adapted to receive a
pre-determined wireless networking router.
14. The method of claim 13, where providing the wireless
communication device component placement structure comprises:
providing multiple individually defined wireless communication
device component placement structures within the portable component
carrier.
15. The method of claim 14, where providing the multiple wireless
communication device component placement structures comprises:
providing multiple wireless communication device component
placement structures sequentially arranged in an array that defines
a wireless communication device storage section within the portable
component carrier adapted to store multiple instances of the
pre-determined wireless communication device.
16. The method of claim 13, where providing the wireless
communication device component placement structure comprises:
providing a depth of the wireless communication device component
placement structure that leaves exposed a portion of the
pre-determined wireless communication device when the
pre-determined wireless communication device is inserted into the
individual wireless communication device placement location.
17. The method of claim 16, where providing the portable component
carrier comprises: providing a first compartment and a second
compartment connected together by a hinge; and further comprising:
locating the wireless communication device component placement
structure in the first compartment; and providing in the second
compartment an opening adapted to receive, when the portable
component carrier is closed, the portion of the pre-determined
wireless communication device that is exposed.
18. A system comprising: a first compartment; a second compartment;
and a coupling between the first compartment and the second
compartment that permits the first compartment and the second
compartment to close together; the first compartment comprising:
multiple individual wireless communication device component
placement structures sequentially arranged in an array that defines
a wireless communication device storage section within the first
compartment adapted to store multiple instances of a pre-determined
wireless communication device; a speaker component placement
structure adjacent to the wireless communication device storage
section and defining a speaker placement location adapted to
receive a speaker; a cable component placement structure adjacent
to speaker component placement structure and defining a cable
placement location adapted to receive electrical cables for the
pre-determined wireless communication devices; and a charging
component placement structure adjacent to at least one of the
multiple wireless communication device component placement
structures, the speaker component placement structure, and the
cable component placement structure, the charging component
placement structure defining a charging placement location adapted
to receive charging modules, power strips for the charging modules,
or both, to facilitate charging for the wireless communication
devices; and the second compartment comprising: a wireless
networking router component placement structure defining a wireless
networking router placement location adapted to receive a
pre-determined wireless networking router; and a projector
component placement structure located underneath the wireless
networking router component placement structure, the projector
component placement structure defining a projector placement
location adapted to receive a video projector.
19. The system of claim 18, where: the multiple individual wireless
communication device placement structures each have a depth
selected to leave exposed a charging port on the pre-determined
wireless communication device when the pre-determined wireless
communication device is inserted into any of the individual
wireless communication device placement structures.
20. The system of claim 18, where: the multiple individual wireless
communication device placement structures each have a depth
selected to leave exposed a portion of the pre-determined wireless
communication device when the pre-determined wireless communication
device is inserted into any of the individual wireless
communication device placement structures; and the second
compartment further comprises an opening adapted to receive, when
the first compartment and second compartment are closed, the
portion of the pre-determined wireless communication device that is
exposed, for each pre-determined wireless communication device
stored in the first compartment.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This disclosure relates to mobile wireless office setup and
configuration.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Rapid advances in communication technologies, driven by
immense customer demand, have resulted in the widespread adoption
of mobile communication devices. Many of these devices, e.g.,
tablet computers, support multiple different wireless communication
protocols, such as 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad (or other variants of WiFi),
Bluetooth, and other protocols. These advances have made it more
complex and therefore more difficult to quickly setup such devices,
configure their communication interfaces for secure and controlled
communications, and collaboratively engage the devices in a
controlled exchange of information.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0003] FIG. 1 shows a portable component carrier for a mobile
office system with devices removed.
[0004] FIG. 2 shows a portable component carrier for a mobile
office system with devices inserted.
[0005] FIG. 3 shows the portable component carrier nearly
closed.
[0006] FIG. 4 shows a bottom compartment for a portable component
carrier.
[0007] FIG. 5 shows a top compartment for a portable component
carrier.
[0008] FIG. 6 shows a method for constructing a portable component
carrier.
[0009] FIG. 7 shows empty shell compartments of a portable
component carrier.
[0010] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of the portable component
carrier.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0011] FIG. 1 shows an example of a portable component carrier
("carrier") 100 for a mobile office system. FIG. 8 shows a
perspective view 800 that helps to illustrate depth for the carrier
100 shown in FIG. 1, and its compartments. The carrier 100 provides
a self-contained solution that houses, in a compact case, a set of
components and devices that may be used to deliver a presentation,
power and recharge the communication devices used in the
presentation, provide audio output, network the communication
devices together, and perform other functions. The carrier 100 may
vary widely in size, shape, and configuration. In one
implementation, the carrier 100 has a form factor compliant with
overhead luggage measurements acceptable for U.S. or international
airline flights. In other implementations, the carrier 100 may be
larger, e.g., when additional components are included in the
system, or smaller, e.g., when fewer components are included in the
system.
[0012] The carrier 100 greatly facilitates setting up and executing
presentations on wireless communication devices, as well as
updating presentations. The carrier 100 may include a set of
devices that provide a variety of ways to give presentations, e.g.,
via tablet computers or via a projector, and the presentation may
include both audio and video components. The devices in the carrier
100 support a controlled presentation for multiple people for any
given length of time, e.g., for 22 or more people for 90 or more
minutes. In addition, the devices in the carrier 100 may include a
data collection device configured to collect attendance and survey
data.
[0013] The wireless communication devices may be tablet computers,
cellular phones, netbooks, or any other device that supports
wireless communication over 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad (or other variants
of WiFi), Bluetooth, or any other protocol. The wireless
communication devices may be assigned roles for the purposes of the
presentation, such as a presenter role and a receiver role. In the
presenter role, a wireless communication device may transmit the
audio/visual data for the presentation to any number of receivers.
The wireless communication devices in the receiver role may then
receive and play back the audio/visual data in synchronism with the
presenter. As just one example, the wireless communication devices
may implement presentation sharing capability provided by, e.g.,
the Idea Flight presentation sharing solution available from Conde
Nast, but other presentation delivery mechanisms may be used.
[0014] FIG. 1 shows the carrier 100 with the devices and components
removed. The carrier 100 includes a first compartment 102, a second
compartment 104, and a coupling 150 between the first compartment
102 and the second compartment 104 that permits the first
compartment 102 and the second compartment 104 to close together.
The coupling 150 may be one or more hinges, for instance. The
coupling 150 may allow the first compartment 102 and the second
compartment 104 to close upon one another, e.g., in the same manner
as a suitcase. The first compartment 102 may be referred to or
considered as the bottom compartment and the second compartment 104
may be referred to or considered as the top compartment of the
carrier 100. However, the labels "top" and "bottom" are simply used
as reference points for describing the structure of the carrier
100, and other labels may be given instead.
[0015] The first compartment 102 and second compartment 104 may be
configured in many different ways. One particular configuration is
provided below. However, any carrier may define other arrangements,
positions, and locations for the devices and components of the
system.
[0016] The first compartment 102 includes multiple individual
wireless communication device component placement structures (e.g.,
106, 108, 110). These structures may be sequentially arranged in an
array 112 that defines a wireless communication device storage
section 114 within the first compartment 102. In this example, the
structures are individual fingers of material (e.g., foam) that
partially extend into the cavity 122 to engage and secure the
wireless communication devices. The wireless communication device
component placement structures define individual wireless
communication device placement locations (e.g., 116, 118, 120) that
securely hold the wireless communication devices, e.g., via an
interference fit against adjacent fingers. The placement locations
are, in this example, apertures into which tablet computers may be
inserted.
[0017] The wireless communication device storage section 114 is
adapted to store multiple instances of the same or different
pre-determined wireless communication devices, for instance a
tablet computer. In the example in FIG. 1, the array 112 secures 11
tablet computers, but the array 112 may be modified to store
additional or fewer tablet computers (or any other wireless
communication device).
[0018] The first compartment 102 may also include a speaker
component placement structure 124, e.g., adjacent to the wireless
communication device storage section 114. The speaker component
placement structure 124 defines a speaker placement location 126
adapted to receive a speaker. The speaker may be virtually any type
of speaker, such as a portable powered Bluetooth speaker. The
speaker component placement structure 124 may be implemented as
foam walls that define the speaker placement location 126, and that
may provide an interference fit against the speaker to help secure
the speaker in place. FIG. 8 includes shading to indicate where
foam may be provided to define the component placement structures
used in the carrier 100, including as just one example the speaker
component placement structure 124.
[0019] The first compartment 102 may also include a cable component
placement structure 128, e.g., adjacent to the speaker component
placement structure 124. The cable component placement structure
128 defines a cable placement location 130 adapted to receive,
e.g., electrical cables or other components, for any of the devices
in the carrier 100. The cable component placement structure 128 may
be implemented as foam walls that define the cable placement
location 130. In some implementations, a cover (e.g., a corrugated
plastic piece) may be provided to sit over or on top of the cable
placement location 130. Further, a strap may be provided to secure
the cover in place over the cable placement location 130 to
facilitate retaining the components in the cable placement location
130.
[0020] The first compartment 102 may also include a charging
component placement structure 132, e.g., adjacent to at least one
of the multiple wireless communication device component placement
structures, the speaker component placement structure 124, and the
cable component placement structure 128. The charging component
placement structure 132 defines a charging placement location 134
adapted to receive charging modules, power strips for the charging
modules, or any other components that facilitate charging the
wireless communication devices. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the
charging component placement structure 132 is formed on one side by
a foam wall 135, and on the other sides by wall sections of the
first compartment 102.
[0021] The second compartment 104 includes a wireless networking
router component placement structure 152 defining a wireless
networking router placement location 154 adapted to receive a
pre-determined wireless networking router. Note that the wireless
networking router placement location 154 extends across the width
and height of the opening defined by the wireless networking router
component placement structure 152. In addition, the second
compartment 104 includes a projector component placement structure
156. In this example, the projector component placement structure
156 is located underneath the wireless networking router component
placement structure 152, thereby forming a multiple level component
placement structure arrangement. The projector component placement
structure 156 defines a projector placement location 158 adapted to
receive a video projector. Accordingly, when stored, the projector
rests underneath the wireless networking router. A buffer layer
(e.g., of foam or padding) may be added on top of the projector to
help buffer the projector from the wireless network router. There
may be foam, padding, or both underneath all or part of the
projector to provide a buffer for the projector. For instance, FIG.
1 shows a foam area 166, and a padding area 168, each covering a
portion of the bottom of the projector component placement location
158.
[0022] The second compartment 104 also includes a stand component
placement structure 160 defining a stand placement location 162.
The stand placement location 162 is adapted to receive stands for
the wireless communication devices. A cover, e.g. a corrugated
plastic piece, may be provided to cover the stands. In addition, a
strap may be provided to secure the cover over the stand placement
location 162 to facilitate retaining the stands in the stand
placement location 162.
[0023] As noted above, the wireless communication device component
placement structures define individual wireless communication
device placement locations. The individual wireless communication
device placement locations may have a depth selected to leave
exposed a charging port on the wireless communication device, when
the wireless communication device is inserted into the individual
wireless communication device placement location. More generally,
the wireless communication device component placement structures
may have a depth that leaves exposed a portion of the
pre-determined wireless communication device when the
pre-determined wireless communication device is inserted into the
individual wireless communication device placement location. In
that regard, the second compartment 104 may also include an opening
164 adapted to receive, when the portable component carrier 100 is
closed, the portions of the pre-determined wireless communication
devices that are exposed.
[0024] There are many ways in which the carrier may be constructed.
For instance, starting with empty compartments 102 and 104,
relatively rigid foam inserts may be fabricated and inserted into
the compartments to define the placement structures and placement
locations. Materials other than foam may be used. The straps may be
secured to the compartments at locations underneath the foam
inserts. The straps may include hook and loop or other fasteners to
secure the straps in place over the components and devices. In one
implementation the strap for the cover for the cable placement
location 130 is sized to also accept, underneath the strap, a data
collection device (e.g., a separate tablet computer) that may
collect attendance, survey, or any other data relevant to the
presentation.
[0025] FIG. 2 shows a view of the first compartment 102 and the
second compartment 104 with devices and components in place in
their placement locations. In the first compartment 102 are tablet
computers 202 secured in the individual wireless communication
device placement locations, a wireless powered speaker 204 secured
in the speaker placement location, a data collection device 206
secured under the strap 208 over the cable placement location. Also
shown is a portion of the cover 210 over the cable placement
location, as well as power strips 212 and charging modules 214 in
place in the charging placement location. Note that the power
strips 212 may be selected to have power sockets oriented in a
manner that allows the charging modules 214 to plug into the power
strip simultaneously. In other words, the power sockets support
simultaneously connection by a set of charging modules 214, and in
turn recharging by multiple wireless communication devices at the
same time (and without being removed from their placement
locations). As shown in FIG. 2, the power strips have six power
sockets oriented so that six USB chargers may simultaneously plug
into the power strips.
[0026] In the second compartment 104 is the wireless networking
router 216, secured in the wireless networking router placement
location. A strap 218 helps to secure the wireless networking
router in place. Underneath the wireless networking router 216 is a
portable projector secured in the projector placement location. A
strap 220 is also shown that helps secure the stands in place in
the stand placement location 158.
[0027] FIG. 3 shows the carrier 100 with the compartments nearly
closed. The carrier 100 may include wheels 302 to facilitate
convenient transport of the carrier. Wheels are not required,
however.
[0028] FIG. 4 shows another view 400 of a bottom compartment 402
for a portable component carrier. FIG. 4 also shows a structural
(e.g., foam) insert 404. The structural insert 404 may be
separately fabricated and attached into an empty shell compartment
406 in order to provide any desired component placement structures
for the carrier.
[0029] Further, padding may be present under any of the component
placement structures. FIG. 4 shows example padding thicknesses: 1/2
inch under the charging component placement structure 132, 1/4 inch
under the wireless communication device component placement
structures, 3/4'' under the speaker component placement structure
124, and 1/4 inch under the cable component placement structure
128.
[0030] Any of the padding may be configurable in thickness. For
instance, the case 100 may include additional pads (e.g., 408 and
410) of any thickness that fit into the wireless communication
device component placement locations. Adding pads to the bottom of
the placement locations adjusts the depth of the placement
locations, and allows for placement locations that adapt to any
particular device. As a specific example, when a less wide wireless
communication device is stored in the case 100, additional pads may
be inserted to raise the wireless communication device and thereby,
e.g., keep a charging port exposed, or keep exposed a
pre-determined portion of the wireless communication device to
facilitate insertion into and removal the component placement
structure.
[0031] FIG. 5 shows another view of a top compartment 502 for a
portable component carrier. FIG. 5 also shows a structural (e.g.,
foam) insert 504. All or some of the structural inserts 404 and 504
may be made with different materials. For instance, the structural
insert 504 includes a corrugated plastic wall 508 inserted between
the foam sections 510 and 512 in order to help define the stand
component placement structure 160. As with the insert for the
bottom compartment 402, the structural insert 504 may be separately
fabricated and attached into an empty shell compartment 506 in
order to provide any desired component placement structures for the
carrier.
[0032] Again, padding may be present under any of the component
placement structures. FIG. 5 shows an example padding thickness of
1/4 inch under the projector component placement structure 156.
Padding may also be added under the opening 164 to provide a buffer
for the exposed portions of the wireless communication devices when
the compartments are closed. FIG. 5 also shows the buffer layer 514
that may be added on top of the projector to help buffer the
projector from the wireless network router that sits on top. An
access cavity 516 may be defined adjacent to the buffer layer 514
or projector component placement structure 156 to provide an area
into which fingers or tools may be inserted to help remove the
buffer layer 514 or projector. A structure cavity 518 may be
defined to accommodate projector structure, such as the projector
lens.
[0033] FIG. 6 shows a method 600 for constructing a portable
component carrier, e.g., a method that a manufacturer may implement
to build portable component carriers. The method 600 may include
providing a closeable case (602), e.g., a suitcase including a top
compartment and a bottom compartment connected by a hinge. The
method 600 may also include stripping out the interior of the case
in order to provide shell compartments (e.g., the shell
compartments 406 and 506). FIG. 7 shows an example of empty shell
compartments 700 in a portable component carrier. Continuing the
example shown in the Figures above, FIG. 7 provides a view of the
empty shell compartment 406 that will become the first compartment
102, and a view of the empty shell compartment 506 that will become
the second compartment 104.
[0034] in which component placement structures may be defined,
inserted, or otherwise provided. In that respect, the method 600
includes determining which component placement structures to
implement in the shell compartments (606).
[0035] Several examples are given in FIG. 6, but note that a
component carrier may be configured to securely hold any selected
devices or components. For instance, when the carrier will hold
wireless communication devices (608), the manufacturer may provide,
within the carrier, a wireless communication device component
placement structure (e.g., structures 106, 108, 110) in any desired
shell compartment (610). Similarly, when the carrier will hold a
wireless networking router (612), the manufacturer may provide,
within the carrier, a wireless networking router device component
placement structure (e.g., the structure 152) in any desired shell
compartment (610).
[0036] As another example, when the carrier will hold a projector
(616), the manufacturer may provide a projector component placement
structure (e.g., the structure 156) in any desired shell
compartment (610). When the carrier will hold a speaker (620), the
manufacturer may provide a speaker component placement structure
(e.g., the structure 124) in a selected shell compartment (622).
Similarly, when the carrier will hold cables (624), chargers (628),
or stands (632), the manufacturer may implement cable component
placement structures (e.g., the structure 128) (626), charger
component placement structures (e.g., the structure 132) (630), or
stand component placement structures (e.g., the structure 160)
(634). Of course, a manufacturer may determine to store any other
device or component in the carrier (636), and provide corresponding
component placement structure (638).
[0037] Table 1, below, summarizes a specific example implementation
of the carrier 100.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Quantity Item Description 1 Case The case
provides component placement structures that securely house the
components that implement a portable office, a disaster recovery
emergency off site support system, or other communication system.
The case may be a rugged, framed 100% Polycarbonate construction to
provide a combination of strength, flexibility, and capacity. Four
smooth rolling dual wheels facilitate movement of the case. Overall
Dimensions: 21'' .times. 15'' .times. 10'', as one example, though
the case may be larger or smaller depending on the desired
application and the set of devices and component that the case will
hold. 12 Wireless communication The wireless communication devices
provide devices paperless presentations, knowledge data,
collaborating devices, and data collection functionality. 2
Charging Power The charging power strips may be used in Strips
conjunction with the wireless communication device power adapters
for charging. The charging power strips may be selected to allow
all charging adapters to be plugged in at the same time providing
charging power to all wireless communication devices at the same
time. Note that any of the power strips may have power sockets
oriented so that multiple (e.g., 6) chargers for the wireless
communication devices may be simultaneously inserted to support
charging multiple wireless communication devices simultaneously. 12
Tablet Power The table power adapters convert AC power Adapters
provided through the power strips to the charging voltage used to
charge the wireless communication devices. 1 Powered portable The
speakers provide reliable acoustic output compact speaker while
displaying video in conjunction with the E.g., a BIG projector. The
speakers may also connect JAMBOX(TM) mobile voice devices via
Bluetooth and to Wireless Speaker broadcast teleconference
capabilities. The speaker may include a self-contained rechargeable
battery. 12 Stands Portable lightweight stands for the wireless
communication devices. 1 USB A to Mini-B This cable may provide
connectivity from the Cable speaker to a computer for firmware and
other software upgrades. 1 Wireless networking The wireless
networking device may be, as one device, e.g., a example, an
enterprise grade broadband router. CraddlePoint ARC The device may
provide a local area network MBR1400 with connection to a wide area
network (WAN). The embedded AT&T WAN can be a larger computer
network, or the 3G/4G Modem Internet. The wireless networking
device may be configured with any desired types of antennas, such
as 5 GHz external antennas, for improved reception and connection
reliability. 1 Projector, e.g., an A projector (e.g., a handheld
projector, a pocket Optoma ML550 projector, mobile projector, pico
projector or mini beamer) for large format display. The projector
may generate a larger display than that provided by portable
devices such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants, and
digital cameras, which have sufficient storage capacity to handle
presentation materials but little space to accommodate an attached
display screen. The projector delivers digital video media to
groups along with static presentations. 1 HDMI to HDMI Cable The
HDMI cable may be used to transmit the video signals from a
wireless communication device to the projector in high resolution.
1 Lightweight Camera The tripod may be included in the case for use
in Tripod, e.g., Pedco conjunction with the projector. Ultrapod II
lightweight Camera Tripod 1 36'' (0.9 mm) 3.5 mm The stereo cable
may be used for the speaker. It Stereo Cable may be used as a
fallback if Bluetooth connectivity fails. 13 USB Charging cables
The charging cables charge the wireless communication devices. 1
Powered speaker This charger may charge and/or provide power
charger to the portable speaker. 1 Wireless networking This adapter
provides power to the wireless device power adapter networking
device. 1 Projector power This adapter provides power to the
portable Pico adapter projector. 1 VGA Projector Cable This cable
may be used in place of the HDMI cable to provide VGA display. 1
Projector Remote A wireless remote control for the projector.
Control
[0038] Table 2, below, provides example dimensions for the
component placement structures.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Structure Description Notes charging Storage
cavity for component charging strips placement and charging
structure adapters e.g., 20'' .times. 2.75'' stand Storage cavity
for For instance, this space may be sized to accept component
portable tablet 12 folded plastic stands that are then covered
placement stands with a strip of corrugated plastic and 2'' strap
structure e.g., 14.25'' .times. 2.5'' with hook and loop fastener
to secure the stands in place when in transport. wireless area for
the The projector component placement structure networking wireless
and the wireless networking router component router networking
placement structure are stacked to provide two component device
vertically offset storage locations in one area. placement e.g.,
10.5'' .times. 9'' structure projector area for the component
projector placement e.g., 8.5'' .times. 6.75'' structure cable
Cavity for storing This area may hold any desired charging cables,
component cables, charging USB cables, tripod, power adapters, and
other placement adapters, and components. The area may be secured
with a structure other fitted piece of corrugated plastic and 2''
hook and components loop to maintain closure when the case is in
10'' .times. 4.75'' transport. All the cables may be wrapped with
cable management Velcro Reusable Self-Gripping Cable Ties. Also,
the USB cables may be wrapped with Grey Polyethylene Spiral Wrap.
If there are no tables or other furniture available to prop up the
projector, the case itself and the included tripod may be used.
With the case closed and upright, the tripod with projector may be
securely strapped to the top of the case, raising the projector to
approx. 30'' off of the floor.
[0039] In one implementation, the component placement structures
are fabricated from Polyethylene Foam 21b. The opening 164 may be
defined with a Cross-Linked Polyethylene Foam 21b measuring
approximately 10.5''.times.8.25'' to provide additional protection
for the wireless communication devices when carrier 100 is
closed.
[0040] Various implementations have been specifically described.
However, many other implementations are also possible. For example,
different types of foam with differing density, composition, and
resiliency may securely hold the components in place. As another
example, the foam may have different colors at different locations
to help guide the identification of components, e.g., foam of a
particular color for the components to remove first, or foam of a
particular color to identify components related to chargers. As yet
another example, the overall size and shape of the kit may vary
widely to provide more or less room for additional passenger
components, chargers, stands, and the like.
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