The ability for a lecturer to click on a button displaying a slide full of information on a
projection screen or white board saves an enormous amount of time rather than having to try and clearly write out all of the information by hand.
However, this progression in technology does not come without drawbacks.
Computer systems, especially those used for lecturing or interactive instruction, require the need for space-consuming hardware.
Each component of the computer
system takes up a considerable amount of space.
Additional bulky computer components, such as speakers and additional audio and visual equipment may also be needed.
If the
computer hardware is not configured or arranged properly, the computer
system will be difficult to use and operate, thus negating the purpose of using a computer
system to accurately, efficiently, and timely convey information to others.
In addition to being arranged and organized properly, the computer system needs to be securely situated and housed, since the entire system can cost a considerable amount of money.
These supports render the
projector unstable by not providing a
solid base for the
projector to rest on, and can lead to the
projector falling or moving during the lecture, and thus can become damaged or broken.
Moreover, the unwitting movement of the projector can cause unnecessary interrupts of the lecture.
However, it is extremely impractical to take apart and reinstall an entire computer system each time the system is needed.
However, there is often not enough room to move the apparatus supporting the projector to an adequate position, or the apparatus itself is relatively immovable.
This is especially true in lecture hall situations where space is limited in the lecture area.
However, the audio-visual equipment
station disclosed in Liggett does not provide the security needed to secure the system when not in use, nor does Liggett disclose a
station in which at least one portion of the computer system can be spatially adjusted without moving the entire system.
However, the stand disclosed in Charny does not provide the security needed to secure the computer system when not in use, nor does Charny disclose a mobile stand for securing a computer system.
However, these systems are not only difficult to use, but also create a non-fluid, jerky system, which can forcefully jolt and damage the sensitive
electronics of computer systems.
However, the computer
desk in Chen does provide the security needed to secure the computer system when not in use, nor does Chen provide a storage apparatus for additional computer components.
Moreover, apparatuses having the ability to fluidly and spatially adjust at least one computer component while also providing a storage compartment were previously unknown in the art.