Patent attributes
A reader for interacting with a credit-card-sized pocket personal computer is disclosed. The reader and pocket PC comprise a computing system. The system comprises storage, a processor, a GPS chip and an operating system. The reader includes at least one input device such as a keyboard and at least one output device such as a display. A user cannot interact with the pocket PC without the reader. The reader is a non-functioning “shell” without the pocket PC, however, when they are connected the system becomes a fully functional personal computer. To log on, a user provides security information, for example, a password or biometrics, such as fingerprints. The credit card size and capabilities of the pocket PC allows a user to easily carry virtually their entire computer in a pocket for use anywhere there is a reader. In addition, the pocket PC provides security against unauthorized use, even if lost or stolen, since a password or fingerprints are required to access to the device.
