Modular electronic device such as a PDA or palmtop computer has a wireless interface between main and keyboard modules that saves space and is less prone to damage or disturbance than cable type connections

摘要

Electronic device, such as a PDA, comprises a main module (4) and a peripheral module (6) containing a peripheral device (16), such as a keyboard. The main module, containing CPU, memory, etc., and peripheral module are linked by a wireless data link with main (32) and peripheral (34) module transceiver units. The two modules are hinged together.