Abstract: A portable computer system in accordance with one embodiment of a present invention includes a portable computer and a peripheral device adapted to be mechanically connected to one another.

Abstract: A grip is used to communicate force between a digit, such as a user's finger or thumb, to a receiver. The grip includes a first tab that inserts into a first end portion of the receiver. The grip further includes a second tab that inserts into a second end portion of the receiver. The second end portion may be substantially opposite the first end portion. Further, the grip includes a depression that is formed into an area between the first and second end, wherein the depression is formed to accord with the user's digit.

Abstract: A docking station that accepts a portable computing device is disclosed. The docking station comprises a first surface that supports a bottom surface of the portable computing device. The first surface includes a means for restricting the movement of the portable computing device. The docking station additionally includes a body or a trunk that interfaces the portable computing device with an external device. The docking station additionally includes a hinge which joins the first surface to the body or trunk, in which the hinge permits the portable computing device to be rotated between a horizontal and a vertical orientation as well as various acute angles.

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Abstract: A backlit label includes a transparent element and a transflective element positioned at the backside of the transparent element. The transparent element passes light bi-directionally, whereas the transflective element passes light received from a first direction and reflects light received from an opposite direction. A backlight source, which may or may not be integrated with the label, produces backlighting for the label. The transflective element passes the backlight that emanates from behind out through the transparent element. However, for ambient light received from in front of the label, the transflective element reflects the ambient light back out through the transparent element.