Apparatus for storing a structure within an electronic device

Abstract

An apparatus comprises an electronic apparatus adapted to reside in a bay of an electronic device having an interface adapted to engage a suitable structure. The electronic apparatus lacks the suitable connector to engage the device bay interface. In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus comprises a chargeable structure adapted to reside in a bay of an electronic device and configured to couple to only a portion of an electrical interface in the device bay such that the chargeable structure is charged when it resides in the device bay. In a further embodiment, the apparatus comprises a storage structure adapted to reside in a bay of an electronic device having an interface adapted to engage a suitable structure. The storage structure lacks the suitable connector to engage the device bay interface. In an additional embodiment, a game controller comprises first and second portions comprising respective interfaces and a hinge configured to enable the portions to move with respect to one another.

1 . An apparatus, comprising: 
 an electronic apparatus adapted to reside in a bay of an electronic device, the device bay having an interface adapted to engage a suitable connector, the electronic apparatus lacking said suitable connector to engage the device bay interface, wherein the electronic apparatus is not an USB hub.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic apparatus comprises a control device configured to function with the electronic device.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the control device comprises one from the group comprising a remote control and a game controller.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic apparatus further comprises a cable.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bay comprises at least one peripheral card slot.  
   
   
       6 . An electronic device, comprising: 
 a bay adapted to receive a structure, the bay having an interface therein adapted to engage a suitable connector; and    an electronic apparatus adapted to reside in the bay, the electronic apparatus lacking said suitable connector, wherein the electronic apparatus is not an USB hub.    
   
   
       7 . The electronic device of  claim 6 , wherein the electronic apparatus comprises an input device for the electronic device.  
   
   
       8 . The electronic device of  claim 6 , wherein the electronic apparatus further comprises a cable.  
   
   
       9 . The electronic device of  claim 6 , wherein the bay comprises at least one peripheral card slot.  
   
   
       10 . An apparatus, comprising: 
 a chargeable structure adapted to reside in a bay of an electronic device, wherein the chargeable structure is configured to couple only to a power portion of an electrical interface in the device bay such that the chargeable structure is charged when it resides in the device bay.    
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein the power portion comprises at least two power pins.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein the chargeable structure comprises a battery.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein the bay comprises at least one peripheral card slot.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the chargeable structure comprises an input device for the electronic device.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the chargeable structure is a control device configured to function with the electronic device.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the chargeable structure comprises a battery charger.  
   
   
       17 . An electronic device, comprising: 
 a bay adapted to receive a structure, the bay having an electrical interface therein adapted to engage a suitable connector; and    a chargeable structure adapted to reside in the bay, wherein the chargeable structure is configured to couple only to a power portion of an electrical interface in the bay such that the chargeable structure is charged when it resides in the bay.    
   
   
       18 . The electronic device of  claim 17  wherein the power portion comprises at least two power pins.  
   
   
       19 . The electronic device of  claim 17  wherein the chargeable structure comprises a battery.  
   
   
       20 . The electronic device of  claim 17  wherein the bay comprises at least one peripheral card slot.  
   
   
       21 . The electronic device of  claim 17 , wherein the chargeable structure comprises an input device for the electronic device.  
   
   
       22 . The electronic device of  claim 17 , wherein the chargeable structure comprises a control device configured to function with the electronic device.  
   
   
       23 . The electronic device of  claim 22 , wherein the control device comprises one of a remote control and a game controller.  
   
   
       24 . The electronic device of  claim 17 , wherein the chargeable structure is a battery charger.  
   
   
       25 . An apparatus, comprising: 
 a storage structure adapted to reside in a bay of a first electronic device, the device bay having an interface adapted to connect to a suitable connector, the storage structure lacking said suitable connector.    
   
   
       26 . The apparatus of  claim 25 , wherein the storage structure is configured to store at least one memory medium readable by the first electronic device.  
   
   
       27 . The apparatus of  claim 25 , wherein the storage structure is configured to store at least one cable.  
   
   
       28 . The apparatus of  claim 25 , wherein the storage structure is configured to store office supplies.  
   
   
       29 . The apparatus of  claim 25 , wherein the storage structure is configured to store at least one memory medium readable by a second electronic device.  
   
   
       30 . The apparatus of  claim 25 , wherein the bay comprises at least one peripheral card slot.  
   
   
       31 . An electronic device, comprising: 
 a bay adapted to receive a suitable structure, the bay having an interface therein adapted to connect to the suitable connector; and    a storage structure adapted to reside the bay, the storage structure lacking said suitable connector.    
   
   
       32 . The electronic device of  claim 31 , wherein the storage structure is configured to store at least one memory medium readable by the electronic device.  
   
   
       33 . The electronic device of  claim 31 , wherein the storage structure is configured to store at least one cable.  
   
   
       34 . The electronic device of  claim 31 , wherein the bay comprises at least one peripheral card slot.  
   
   
       35 . A game controller, comprising: 
 a first portion comprising an interface;    a second portion comprising an interface; and    a hinge configured to enable the first portion and the second portion to move with respect to one another.    
   
   
       36 . The game controller of  claim 35 , wherein the first portion and the second portion move between an open position and a closed position.  
   
   
       37 . The game controller of  claim 36 , wherein the first portion and the second portion, when in the closed position, can reside a bay of an electronic device.  
   
   
       38 . The game controller of  claim 36 , wherein the first portion and the second portion, when in the closed position, are insertable into a pair of peripheral card slots.  
   
   
       39 . The game controller of  claim 35 , wherein the interface of the first portion comprises a directional control.  
   
   
       40 . The game controller of  claim 35 , wherein the interface of the second portion comprises at least one command button.  
   
   
       41 . The game controller of  claim 35 , comprising a battery compartment.  
   
   
       42 . The game controller of  claim 41 , wherein the battery compartment is in the hinge.  
   
   
       43 . The game controller of  claim 41 , comprising at least one charging interface.  
   
   
       44 . The game controller of  claim 35 , comprising a cable and connector.