Abstract: A ladder accessory assembly that can be attached to a ladder. The assembly includes a platform that can be attached to the ladder by a fastener assembly. The platform is of a size that can create or extend the effective shelf space of the ladder. The platform may have mounting features that allow tool accessories such as paint cans, paint trays, etc. to be mounted to a working surface of the platform. The tool accessories are mounted in a way that inhibits tipping of the accessories.

Abstract: A repeater that can locate an electronic device in a packet switched network. The repeater stores a physical address that corresponds to a physical address of the electronic device. The electronic device includes a device identification that can be read by the repeater. The repeater transmits the stored physical address and the device identification to a server. The server contains a relational database that correlates the device identification with the physical address. When the electronic device is coupled to an I/O port of the repeater the repeater can read the device identification, transmit the identification and physical address location of the port so that the server relational database correlates the device with the physical location. This allows the server to automatically update the location of the electronic device when it is plugged into the network.

Abstract: A ladder accessory assembly that can be attached to a ladder. The assembly includes a platform that can be attached to the ladder by a fastener assembly. The platform is of a size that can create or extend the effective shelf space of the ladder. The platform may have mounting features that allow tool accessories such as paint cans, paint trays, etc. to be mounted to a working surface of the platform. The tool accessories are mounted in a way that inhibits tipping of the accessories.

Abstract: A desk that contains an integrated computer. The desk includes a screen and a keyboard that are attached to a frame. The desk may also have a backplane located in a slot of the frame. A portable transporter computer can be plugged into the backplane to couple the transporter with the screen and keyboard. A battery module may also be plugged into the frame to power the transporter, screen and keyboard. When the desk is not in use the battery module can be plugged into a charging station to recharge the batteries of the module.

Abstract: A locator that can be mounted to an outlet box of a network and connected to a peripheral device. The locator includes a first connector and a second connector that are attached to a housing. The locator also includes a circuit that can transmit a stored physical address data to the network. The stored physical address data corresponds to a physical location of the outlet box.

Abstract: A locator that can be mounted to an outlet box of a network and connected to a peripheral device. The locator includes a first connector and a second connector that are attached to a housing. The locator also includes a circuit that can transmit a stored physical address data to the network. The stored physical address data corresponds to a physical location of the outlet box.

Abstract: A desk that contains an integrated computer. The desk includes a screen and a keyboard that are attached to a frame. The desk may also have a backplane located in a slot of the frame. A portable transporter computer can be plugged into the backplane to couple the transporter with the screen and keyboard. A battery module may also be plugged into the frame to power the transporter, screen and keyboard. When the desk is not in use the battery module can be plugged into a charging station to recharge the batteries of the module.

Abstract: A locator that is mounted to, or integrated into, an outlet box. The outlet box is mounted to a wall that has a physical address. The locator contains a stored locator address that corresponds to the physical address of the box. The locator can receive a wireless communication from a wireless communication location device such as a cell phone. The communication includes a device identification for the wireless device. The locator transmits the stored locator address and the device identification to a server. The server contains a relational database that correlates the device identification with the physical address. The database provides location information that allows a 9-1-1 operator to locate a caller who is placing a 9-1-1 call through the wireless device.

Abstract: A desk with a transporter computer that can be plugged into a drawer of a desk. The transporter computer is plugged into a backplane that is located within the drawer and is coupled to a screen.

Abstract: A computer assembly that is configured as a wall. The computer includes a processor that is located within an inner cavity of a frame. The frame may be covered with a fabric and have a dimensional aspect ratio that simulates a wall. A video screen may be coupled to the frame. A bracket or other fastening system may be employed to mount the frame to another structure such as a wall, or a piece of furniture.

Abstract: A computer assembly that is configured as a wall. The computer includes a processor that is located within an inner cavity of a frame. The frame may be covered with a fabric and have a dimensional aspect ratio that simulates a wall. A video screen may be coupled to the frame. A bracket or other fastening system may be employed to mount the frame to another structure such as a wall, or a piece of furniture.

Abstract: A projector computer that contains a computer and a light projector integrated into a single housing. The projector computer includes a processor, memory and a light projector that are all attached to the housing. The light projector is coupled to the processor so that the projector projects light generated by the computer. The projector computer does not require a monitor. The light projector can project the images generated by the computer onto any surface.

Abstract: A locator that can be mounted to an outlet box of a network and connected to a peripheral device. The locator includes a first connector and a second connector that are attached to a housing. The locator also includes a circuit that can transmit a stored physical address data to the network. The stored physical address data corresponds to a physical location of the outlet box.

Abstract: A computer assembly that is configured as a wall. The computer includes a processor that is located within an inner cavity of a frame. The frame may be covered with a fabric and have a dimensional aspect ratio that simulates a wall. A video screen may be coupled to the frame. A bracket or other fastening system may be employed to mount the frame to another structure such as a wall, or a piece of furniture.

Abstract: A computer that can be plugged into a backplane which is coupled to a network. The backplane has a backplane identification that is retrieved by the computer and compared with a stored backplane identification. The stored backplane identification is the ID of the last backplane that was coupled to the computer. If the stored ID does not match the ID from the backplane, the computer transmits a command to the network indicating that the computer has been moved to a new physical location. A server can receive the command and automatically reconfigure the network so that a network address and/or telephone number associated with the computer is routed to the backplane. The computer may also transmit a client identification that is used by the server to determine whether the computer is authorized for usage.

Abstract: A workstation that has one or more computers located in a leg(s) of the station. The workstation may have a plurality of monitors that extend from a table top. The table top is supported by the legs of the station. The monitors can be coupled to corresponding computers located within the table legs. Each computer may be plugged into a backplane mounted to the leg(s). The backplane can be coupled to one or more external networks. One of the legs may also contain a router that is coupled to the network(s) by a single cable. The router transmits information to and between the computers of the workstation. Having a single cable reduces the complexity and cost of installing the workstation in a building structure. Locating the computers within the legs reduces the profile and decreases the corresponding floor space required for the station.

Abstract: A desk that contains an integrated computer. The desk includes a screen and a keyboard that are attached to a frame. The desk may also have a backplane located in a slot of the frame. A portable transporter computer can be plugged into the backplane to couple the transporter with the screen and keyboard. A battery module may also be plugged into the frame to power the transporter, screen and keyboard. When the desk is not in use the battery module can be plugged into a charging station to recharge the batteries of the module.

Abstract: A patient medical monitor that can allow a health care provider to remotely monitor and assist a patient. The patient monitor may be coupled to a provider monitor by a network such as the Internet. The monitor may include a touch screen that displays large icons. Touching an icon may cause the monitor to transmit information to an external source. For example, touching a “HELP” icon may cause the monitor to dial an emergency phone number. The icons are large so that the patient can easily see and read the monitor. The monitor may have a plurality of output ports that can be coupled to medical sensing devices such as an electronic thermometer, pulse oximeter, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, etc. The monitor can convert the input signals from the sensing devices into a format that can be transmitted through the network. The converted sensing input signals can be bundled with other personal data such as name, age, etc.