Light-operated signal extension interface

Abstract

The utility model provides a light-operated signal extension interface which comprises a light-operated output interface and a light-operated signal transmission line. The light-operated signal transmission line is coupled between the light-operated output interface and the light-operated signal source. Wherein a light-operated signal provided by the light-operated signal source is transmitted to the light-operated output interface through the light-operated signal transmission line. Wherein the light-operated output interface is arranged on the shell for accommodating the light-operated signal source.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a light control signal extension interface; in particular, to a light control signal extension interface which is arranged on the housing of an electronic device and extends the light control signal source inside the housing to the housing. Background Art

[0002] While pursuing the quality of transmitted signals, people also hope that the transmission line device can provide an enhanced aesthetic effect. For example, the exposed transmission line device can also be one of the elements for interior design, industrial design of products, and emphasizing a specific theme (such as e-sports). Therefore, the appearance of the transmission line device is often supplemented with various colors or various shapes to highlight the aesthetic effect. Under this premise, adding a lighting effect can make the transmission line device more personalized, and in an environment with insufficient light, it can also highlight the visual effect brought by the transmission line device.

[0003] However, in terms of the current prior art, adding a lighting effect to the transmission line device mostly only sets a light-emitting element at the joint of the transmission line to make the joint of the transmission line emit light. However, the light source effect of this method is limited to the joint of the transmission line, and it may cause the volume of the joint of the transmission line to be too large, resulting in inconvenience when installing the transmission line device. Even though there is a prior art (such as Taiwan Patent TWI742823 in China) that uses a light guide bar to guide the light source at the joint of the transmission line to the transmission line, this method still encounters problems such as uneven light intensity on the transmission line (especially when the transmission line is long) and a single type of light. And the volume of the joint of the transmission line is still large, resulting in inconvenience during installation.

[0004] On the other hand, taking a transmission line device coupled to a device such as a computer as an example, there is currently no light-emitting transmission line device that can be linked to the state of the computer. The light source on the transmission line device cannot dynamically or at any time switch or display the state of the computer or the signal transmission state. Furthermore, if the lighting of the transmission line device needs to be integrated with the state of the computer, the transmission line device needs to be connected to the pins or ports on the motherboard or other components inside the computer. The current transmission line device also cannot provide an interface for integrating with the computer.

[0005] As can be seen from the above, in the technology of light-emitting transmission lines, there are still many problems in the prior art that need to be overcome and solved. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] Therefore, the utility model proposes a light control signal extension interface to effectively solve the problems encountered in the prior art.

[0007] One of the purposes of the utility model is to provide an interface for integrating with the light control signal source in an electronic device.

[0008] One of the objectives of the present utility model is to provide an interface that can be integrated with the housing of an electronic device.

[0009] The present utility model provides a light control signal extension interface. The light control signal extension interface includes a light control output interface and a light control signal transmission line. The light control signal transmission line is coupled between the light control output interface and the light control signal source. The light control signal provided by the light control signal source is transmitted to the light control output interface via the light control signal transmission line. The light control output interface is disposed on the housing that houses the light control signal source.

[0010] In one embodiment, the light control signal source is one of a motherboard, a display card, and a power supply of a computer.

[0011] In one embodiment, the light control output interface is used to provide an insertion for the light control receiving interface of a transmission line device; the light control signal is provided to a light emitting portion of the transmission line device via the light control receiving interface.

[0012] In one embodiment, the light control signal corresponds to at least one of the parameters of the spectrum, the emission frequency, and the brightness of the light emitting portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first light control interface is selected from one of USB and ARGB.

[0014] In one embodiment, the light control output interface is fixed to a baffle and is disposed on the housing through the baffle.

[0015] In one embodiment, the baffle has a setting hole corresponding to the light control output interface.

[0016] Through the above light control signal extension interface, the light control signal source disposed inside the housing can be extended to the housing. The light control signal extension interface disposed on the housing can provide conveniences such as insertion / removal, etc., reducing the difficulties encountered by users. Moreover, the light control signal extension interface integrated on the housing can also avoid the incompleteness of the housing, which may affect the dustproof or waterproof performance of the housing body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings presented in the present utility model are for helping to describe various embodiments of the present utility model. However, in order to simplify the drawings and / or highlight the content to be presented by the drawings, the existing structures and / or elements in the drawings may be drawn in a simple schematic manner or presented in an omitted manner. On the other hand, the number of elements in the drawings can be singular or plural. The drawings presented in the present utility model are only for explaining these embodiments and not for limiting them.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a transmission line device in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 In an embodiment of the present invention, it is a schematic diagram of extending a light control receiving interface.

[0020] Figure 3 In an embodiment of the present invention, it is a schematic diagram of the circuit signal connection of the transmission line device with a light control receiving interface.

[0021] Figure 4 In an embodiment of the present invention, it is a schematic diagram of a light control signal received from the first connection interface.

[0022] Figure 5A and Figure 5B In an embodiment of the present invention, it is a schematic diagram of the light-transmitting and non-light-transmitting sections of the transmission line device.

[0023] Figure 6 In an embodiment of the present invention, it is a schematic diagram of a light-emitting transmission line system.

[0024] Figure 7 In an embodiment of the present invention, it is a schematic diagram of the circuit signal connection of the light-emitting transmission line system.

[0025] Figure 8 In an embodiment of the present invention, it is a schematic diagram of a light-emitting transmission line system.

[0026] Main component symbol description:

[0027] 20 Light-emitting transmission line system

[0028] 100 Transmission line device

[0029] 110 Connector

[0030] 111 First connection interface

[0031] 111-PIN pin

[0032] 112 Circuit board

[0033] 1121 First setting pad group

[0034] 1122 Second setting pad group

[0035] 1123 Conductor line

[0036] 113 Light control receiving interface

[0037] 114 External cable

[0038] 1141 At least one conductor wire

[0039] 120 Transmission cable

[0040] 121 Electrical transmission part

[0041] 122 Light-emitting part

[0042] 123 Light-transmitting section

[0043] 124 Light-impermeable section

[0044] 125 Coating layer

[0045] 200 Electronic device / computer

[0046] 210 Second connection interface

[0047] 220 Light control signal source

[0048] 2201 Light control signal line

[0049] 230 Housing

[0050] 2301 Baffle

[0051] 240 Light control signal extension interface

[0052] 2401 Light control output interface

[0053] 2402 Light control signal transmission line

[0054] DS Electrical signal

[0055] E1 First end

[0056] E2 Second end

[0057] LS Light control signal Detailed implementation manners

[0058] Any reference to elements using names such as "first", "second", etc. in this text generally does not limit the number or order of these elements. On the contrary, these names are used in this text as a convenient way to distinguish two or more elements or element instances. Therefore, it should be understood that the names "first", "second", etc. in the claims do not necessarily correspond to the same names in the written description. In addition, it should be understood that the reference to the first and second elements does not mean that only two elements can be used or that the first element must be before the second element. Regarding the use of "comprising", "including", "having", "containing", etc. in this text, they are all open-ended terms, that is, they are intended to include but not be limited to.

[0059] The term "coupled" is used in this text to refer to a direct or indirect electrical coupling between two structures. For example, in an example of indirect electrical coupling, one structure can be coupled to another structure via passive elements such as resistors, capacitors, or inductors.

[0060] In the present utility model, the terms "exemplary" and "for example" are used to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration". Any implementation or aspect described herein as "exemplary" or "for example" is not necessarily to be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other aspects of the present utility model. As used herein, the terms "about" and "substantially" with respect to a stated value or characteristic are intended to mean within a certain numerical value (e.g., 10%) of the stated value or characteristic.

[0061] A first specific implementation of the present utility model is a transmission line device. The transmission line device includes a connector and a transmission cable. The connector includes a first connection interface and a circuit board coupled to the first connection interface. The first end of the transmission cable is connected to the connector. The transmission cable includes an electrical transmission portion and a light-emitting portion. The electrical transmission portion is coupled to the first connection interface via the circuit board and is configured to transmit at least one electrical signal of the first connection interface to the second end of the transmission cable. The light-emitting portion is coupled to the circuit board and has at least one light-emitting element. The light-emitting portion receives a light control signal for controlling at least one light-emitting element from the circuit board. By providing the light-emitting portion on the transmission cable, a direct light-emitting effect is achieved. Compared with the prior art of light guide bars, more variable light-emitting effects can be provided, and since the light-emitting elements are provided on the transmission cable, problems such as uneven light emission or difficult installation of the joint end will not occur.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , which illustrate that the transmission line device 100 includes a connector 110 and a transmission cable 120. The connector 110 includes a first connection interface 111 and a circuit board 112 coupled to the first connection interface 111. The first end E1 of the transmission cable 120 is connected to the connector 110. The transmission cable 120 includes an electrical transmission portion 121 and a light-emitting portion 122. The electrical transmission portion 121 is coupled to the first connection interface 111 via the circuit board 112 and is configured to transmit at least one electrical signal DS of the first connection interface 111 to the second end E2 of the transmission cable 120. The light-emitting portion 122 is coupled to the circuit board 112 and has at least one light-emitting element 1221. The light-emitting portion 122 receives a light control signal LS for controlling at least one light-emitting element 1221 from the circuit board 112.

[0063] In the present utility model, the first connection interface 111 can be any conventional interface. For example, the first connection interface 111 can be a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a DisplayPort (DP), or a Universal Serial Bus (USB). The first connection interface 111 and the circuit board 112 can be connected by soldering or other means, and the pins 111-PIN on the first connection interface 111 can be disposed on the first set of pads 1121 of the circuit board 112. The transmission cable 120 can also be disposed on the second set of pads 1122 of the circuit board 112 by conventional setting means such as soldering, and the transmission cable 120 is coupled to the first connection interface 111 by the preset conductor line 1123 on the circuit board 112.

[0064] The electrical transmission portion 121 of the transmission cable 120 can be composed of multiple core wires corresponding to the type of the first connection interface 111. The multiple core wires of the electrical transmission portion 121 are coupled to at least a part of the pins 111-PIN of the first connection interface 111 through the circuit board 112. Taking HDMI as an example of the first connection interface 111, the electrical transmission portion 121 can be a multi-strand twisted wire for transmitting differential signal pairs, and is connected to the differential signal pins of the first connection interface 111 through the circuit board 112. The differential signal or video signal on the HDMI can be transmitted from the first end E1 of the transmission cable 120 to the second end E2 of the transmission cable 120 through the electrical transmission portion 121 of the transmission cable 120. It should be noted that the present utility model is not limited to the setting type of the second end E2 of the transmission cable 120. For example, the second end E2 of the transmission cable 120 can also be connected to connectors of other same interfaces or different interfaces.

[0065] The light-emitting portion 122 is, for example, a series / parallel circuit composed of one or more light-emitting elements 1221. For example, the light-emitting portion 122 can be an LED strip formed by connecting light-emitting elements 1221 such as light-emitting diodes in series. The light-emitting portion 122 is coupled to the circuit board 112 and receives the light control signal LS from the circuit board 112. Specifically, the light-emitting elements 1221 of the light-emitting portion 122 are controlled for turning on and off, brightness, or blinking by the light control signal LS provided by the circuit board 112.

[0066] The light control signal LS is provided from the circuit board 112 to the light-emitting portion 122, and the present utility model does not limit the source of the light control signal LS and the receiving means of the light control signal LS. Figure 2In the illustrated embodiment, the connector 110 further includes a light-controlled receiving interface 113 coupled to the circuit board 112. The light-controlled receiving interface 113 is connected to the connector 110 through an external cable 114 and is coupled to the circuit board 112 via at least one conductor wire 1141 inside the external cable 114. The light control signal LS is provided from the light-controlled receiving interface 113 to the light-emitting portion 122 via the circuit board 112. In this embodiment, the light-controlled receiving interface 113 is connected to the connector 110 through the external cable 114, making the light-controlled receiving interface 113 extensible, so it can be disposed on a device different from the first connection interface 111. On the other hand, the extensible light-controlled receiving interface 113 can also be connected to the same device as the first connection interface 111 but to a light control signal source far from the first connection interface 111. The external cable 114 makes the setting of the light-controlled receiving interface 113 more flexible and is not limited by the relative distance between the first connection interface 111 and other interfaces.

[0067] On the other hand, the light-controlled receiving interface 113 is not limited to being connected to the connector 110 through the external cable 114. Please refer to Figure 3, the light control receiving interface 113 can be directly disposed on the connector 110. The light control receiving interface 113 can be disposed on the connector in the form of a male or female socket. For example, the light control receiving interface 113 can be an ARGB female socket, and is coupled to any light control signal source through a wire. On the other hand, the light control receiving interface 113 can also be a male socket of any interface, and is inserted into any light control signal source. In the example where the light control receiving interface 113 is a male socket, it is preferably arranged side by side with the first connection interface 111, so that the light control receiving interface 113 and the first connection interface 111 can be connected to the same device. By setting the light control receiving interface 113 to receive the light control signal LS, since the light control signal LS is received by the light control receiving interface 113, the light control signal LS can be received from any light control signal source without being limited to being connected to the same device as the first connection interface 111. In other words, the light control signal source can be a device connected to the first connection interface 111 or other devices. For example, the light control receiving interface 113 can be coupled to any light emitting element control circuit or any light control signal source (e.g., a computer motherboard). By directly providing the light control signal LS to the light emitting part 122 through the light control receiving interface 113 by any light control signal source, the light emitting part 122 can be controlled without affecting the function of the first connection interface 111. On the other hand, when the power required by the light emitting part 122 is high and the first connection interface 111 cannot bear it, the light control signal LS can also be provided to the light emitting part 122 through an additional light control signal source. The light control receiving interface 113 disposed on the connector 110 can be coupled to the light control signal source through a transmission line, for example, but the present invention is not limited to the means by which the light control receiving interface 113 is coupled to the light control signal source. In this embodiment, the light control receiving interface can select a common connection interface to be applicable to more light control signal sources. For example, the light control receiving interface can be selected from one of USB and ARGB.

[0068] However, the present invention is not limited to receiving the light control signal LS through the light control receiving interface 113. For example, please refer to Figure 4 , the light control signal LS can be provided by connecting to any device through the first connection interface 111. For example, the first connection interface 111 can be connected to the HDMI of a computer (for example, but not limited to), and the HDMI of the computer can provide the light control signal LS to the light emitting part 122 through the ground pin, power pin of the first connection interface 111, or a low-frequency pin that is not used for transmitting differential signals. The device connected to the first connection interface 111 controls the light emitting element 1221 by providing the light control signal LS to the light emitting part 122.

[0069] The light emitted by the light-emitting element 1221 corresponds to at least a first wavelength. Specifically, the light emitted by the light-emitting element 1221 can be a single wavelength (spectrum). It should be noted that those with ordinary knowledge can know that the light emitted by the light-emitting element 1221 has the first wavelength as the peak value and is composed of a certain range of wavelength bands. The present utility model is not limited to the wavelength band corresponding to the first wavelength. On the other hand, different wavelengths of light can also be emitted correspondingly by a single or multiple light-emitting elements 1221. For example, among the multiple light-emitting elements 1221, there can be a first light-emitting element that emits red light and a second light-emitting element that emits blue light. The control of the above different colored lights can be achieved by the connector 110 providing different light control signals LS to the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element. On the other hand, a single light-emitting element 1221 can also be a light-emitting element that emits white light, and by adjusting its color light ratio, it can correspond to different colored lights. More specifically, the single light-emitting element 1221 can have a first light-emitting unit, a second light-emitting unit, and a third light-emitting unit corresponding to the three primary colors. The first light-emitting unit, the second light-emitting unit, and the third light-emitting unit can respectively correspond to the three primary colors (red, blue, green, or yellow). The first light-emitting unit, the second light-emitting unit, and the third light-emitting unit can be controlled by providing a light control signal LS, thereby achieving color mixing to emit various colored lights other than white light. Thus, different visual feedbacks of colored lights are provided.

[0070] In addition to visual feedback, different colored lights can also be used to represent different states of the transmission line device 100. For example, red light can represent an abnormal connection, and blue light or green light can represent a normal connection. On the other hand, in addition to using different colored lights for distinction, parameters such as the light emission frequency and brightness can also be used as state indicators to indicate the current state of the transmission line device 100 to the user. For example, the user can be informed whether the transmission line device 100 is in a transmission state, in standby, or in other states in a breathing light mode or a flashing mode. In other words, the light control signal corresponds to at least one of the parameters of the emission spectrum, emission frequency, and brightness of the light-emitting part.

[0071] In the present utility model, the light corresponding to at least one wavelength emitted by the light-emitting element 1221 can provide different visual effects through the same or different colored lights, and different states of the transmission line device 100 can be presented through lights of different wavelengths. Compared with the prior art using a light guide bar, the light emitted by the light guide bar depends on the light source provided on the connector. In addition, the light transmitted by the light guide bar cannot change its wavelength midway through the light guide bar. Therefore, it is impossible to use different colored light switching to express various states of the transmission line device 100, and it is impossible to provide more diverse visual effects.

[0072] The light-emitting part 122 of the transmission cable 120 can be disposed between the first end E1 and the second end E2 of the transmission cable 120, and the transmission cable 120 has at least one light-transmitting section. For example, please refer to Figure 5A , the light-emitting part 122 can extend from the first end E1 to the second end E2, and the light-emitting elements 1221 of the light-emitting part 122 can be distributed between the first end E1 and the second end E2 of the transmission cable 120. Moreover, the transmission cable 120 has a light-transmitting section 123. In the example of Figure 5A , the light-transmitting section 123 extends from the first end E1 to the second end E2 of the transmission cable 120, so that light can be emitted continuously between the first end E1 and the second end E2 of the transmission cable 120. On the other hand, please refer to Figure 5B , the transmission cable 120 can have at least one light-transmitting section 123 and at least one light-impermeable section 124, so that light can be emitted intermittently between the first end E1 and the second end E2 of the transmission cable 120, making the light-emitting pattern more diverse. And when it is necessary to avoid light pollution or other factors, for example, a specific section can be made not to emit light, making the setting limit of light emission smaller and the setting flexibility greater.

[0073] Specifically, the light-transmitting section 123 and the light-impermeable section 124 can be adjusted through the outermost coating layer 125 of the transmission cable 120. The coating layer can be made of plastic material, rubber material or any insulating material. The material of the coating layer 125 that is set as the light-transmitting section 123 can be set to be light-transmitting. The material of the coating layer 125 that is set as the light-impermeable section 124 can be set with an opaque material. By combining light-transmitting and opaque materials to form the coating layer 125 of the transmission cable 120, the technique of making the transmission cable 120 have at least one light-transmitting section 123 can be achieved, but it is not limited thereto.

[0074] In an embodiment of the application of the light control receiving interface, the light control receiving interface is coupled to an electronic device that provides a light control signal, and the light control signal corresponds to the status information of the electronic device. Specifically, the electronic device serving as the light control signal source is, for example, a signal output device such as a computer or a set-top box. The light control signal provided by the electronic device can reflect its current status, such as startup, standby, sleep, or other statuses. Taking a computer as an example, the light control receiving interface can be coupled to the interface of the computer that provides the light control signal LS (for example, the ARGB port of the motherboard). The ARGB port of the motherboard can be controlled by software or firmware installed in the computer, and thus the light control signal LS can be output from the ARGB port of the motherboard. The light control signal LS provided by the computer can include the status information of the computer, and at least one of the parameters of the emission spectrum, emission frequency, and brightness of the light emitting part 122 can be adjusted through the light control signal LS. For example, a breathing light mode or a blinking mode can be used to inform whether the computer is in a transmission state, in standby, or in other states, but not limited thereto. In this embodiment, the first connection interface 111 can also be coupled to the electronic device (computer PC) to receive at least one electrical signal DS, and the status information includes the status of the electronic device transmitting at least one electrical signal DS. For example, taking the video output interface (HDMI) of the computer as an example, the at least one electrical signal DS is a set of differential signals corresponding to the video signal. When the at least one electrical signal DS is being transmitted, at least one of the parameters of the emission spectrum, emission frequency, and brightness of the light emitting part 122 can be adjusted through the light control signal LS, thereby enabling the user to know the transmission status of the at least one electrical signal DS.

[0075] A second specific embodiment of the present invention is a light-emitting transmission line system. The light-emitting transmission line system includes an electronic device and a transmission line device detachably connected to the electronic device. The electronic device includes a second connection interface for providing at least one electrical signal and a light control signal source for providing a light control signal. The transmission line device includes a connector and a transmission cable. The connector includes a first connection interface coupled to the second connection interface, a light control receiving interface coupled to the light control signal source, and a circuit board coupling the first connection interface and the light control receiving interface. The first end of the transmission cable is connected to the connector. The transmission cable includes an electrical transmission part and a light emitting part. The electrical transmission part is coupled to the first connection interface via the circuit board and is used to transmit at least one electrical signal to the second end of the transmission cable. The light emitting part is coupled to the light control receiving interface via the circuit board and has at least one light emitting element. The light emitting part receives the light control signal from the circuit board to control the at least one light emitting element.

[0076] Specifically, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7, the light-emitting transmission line system 20 includes an electronic device 200 and a transmission line device 100. The electronic device 200 includes a second connection interface 210 and a light control signal source 220. The transmission line device 100 includes a connector 110 and a transmission cable 120. The connector 110 includes a first connection interface 111, a light control receiving interface 113, and a circuit board 112. The first end E1 of the transmission cable 120 is connected to the connector 110. The transmission cable 120 includes an electrical transmission part 121 and a light-emitting part 122. The electrical transmission part 121 is coupled to the first connection interface 111 via the circuit board 112 and is configured to transmit at least one electrical signal DS to the second end E2 of the transmission cable 120. The light-emitting part 122 is coupled to the light control receiving interface 113 via the circuit board 112 and has at least one light-emitting element 1221. The light-emitting part 122 receives a light control signal LS from the circuit board 112 to control at least one light-emitting element 1221.

[0077] Specifically, the electronic device 200 is, for example, a signal output device such as a computer or a set-top box. The light control signal source 220 is, for example, one of the motherboard, graphics card, and power supply of the electronic device 200. Taking Figure 6 the computer shown as an example, the computer 200 has a second connection interface 210 (e.g., an HDMI female socket) and a light control signal source 220 (e.g., a motherboard). The first connection interface 111 (e.g., an HDMI male plug) of the transmission line device 100 will correspond to the second connection interface 210 and can be detachably disposed on the second connection interface 210. On the other hand, the light control receiving interface 113 of the transmission line device 100 can be disposed corresponding to the light control signal source 220. For example, when the light control signal source 220 is a motherboard, the light control signal LS can be output from the ARGB port on the motherboard. It should be noted that the means for disposing the light control receiving interface 113 on the light control signal source 220 is not limited in this embodiment. The light-emitting part 122 receiving the light control signal LS can perform a light-emitting state as in the first specific embodiment.

[0078] The present utility model does not limit the means for disposing the light control receiving interface 113 on the light control signal source 220. As Figure 6As shown, the light control signal source 220 can be extended to the housing 230 of the electronic device 200 through the light control signal extension interface 240. The light control signal extension interface 240 includes a light control output interface 2401 and a light control signal transmission line 2402 coupled between the light control output interface 2401 and the light control signal source 220. The light control signal LS provided by the light control signal source 220 is transmitted to the light control output interface 2401 via the light control signal transmission line 2402. The light control output interface 2401 is disposed on the housing 230 that houses the light control signal source 220. Specifically, the light control signal LS can extend from the light control signal source 220 disposed on the housing 230 to the light control output interface 2401 disposed on the housing 230 via the light control signal transmission line 2402. The light control output interface 2401 and the light control receiving interface 113 correspond to each other. For example, if the light control output interface 2401 is an ARGB or USB female socket, the light control receiving interface 113 can be the corresponding male head, but it is not limited thereto. It should be noted that the light control output interface 2401 only needs to correspond to the light control receiving interface 113, and does not need to correspond to the light control signal source 220. For example, if the light control signal LS of the light control signal source 220 is output from an ARGB port, one end of the light control signal transmission line 2402 can correspond to the ARGB port, and the other end can be, for example, a USB interface corresponding to the light control receiving interface 113, but it is not limited thereto. It should be noted that Figure 6 The shown light control receiving interface 113 is connected to the connector 110 by an external cable 114. However, the setting of the light control receiving interface 113 is not limited thereto. The light control receiving interface 113 can also be disposed on the connector 110 and connected to the light control output interface 2401 by a connection line or directly inserted into the light control output interface 2401 and other existing connection means.

[0079] The light control output interface 2401 can be disposed on the housing through a baffle disposed on the housing 230. For example, a detachable baffle 2301 can be preset on the housing 230, and the baffle 2301 has a setting hole corresponding to the light control output interface 2401. After the light control output interface 2401 is locked to the baffle 2301, it can be fixed to the housing 230. The light control receiving interface 113 can be disposed on the light control output interface 2401 through the setting hole. The baffle 2301 can prevent the integrity and dust-proof property of the housing 230 from being damaged when the light control output interface 2401 is set. By disposing the light control signal extension interface 240 on the housing 230, the light control signal source 220 inside the housing 230 can be integrated onto the housing 230, which is beneficial for the user to insert or remove the light control receiving interface 113.

[0080] Extending the light control output interface 2401 to the housing 230 can improve the convenience and reliability of the combined setting of the light control output interface 2401 and the light control receiving interface 113. Moreover, the selection of the light control receiving interface 113 is not limited to the light control signal source 220. For example, when the light control signal source 220 only has an ARGB port, the light control signal source 220 can still be converted to a USB interface through the light control output interface 2401, enabling the light control receiving interface 113 to select the USB interface, but not limited thereto.

[0081] However, the means of setting the light control receiving interface 113 on the light control signal source 220 is not limited to Figure 6 and Figure 7 the embodiments shown. In other words, the light control receiving interface 113 can be directly coupled to the light control signal source 220. As Figure 8 shown, the light control receiving interface 113 can be directly coupled to the light control signal source 220 through the light control signal line 2201. Specifically, the housing 230 can be provided with holes or removed parts of the baffle / backplane that allow the light control signal line 2201 to extend from outside the housing 230 into the housing 230. Both ends of the light control signal line 2201 can be respectively set corresponding to the connection interfaces of the light control receiving interface 113 and the light control signal source 220.

[0082] The electronic device and the transmission line device can be effectively integrated through the light-emitting transmission line system. Moreover, the electronic device can provide a light control signal and supply it to the light-emitting part through the light control receiving interface on the transmission line device, thereby controlling the light-emitting element. This can enable the light-emitting part of the transmission line device to provide more diverse light-emitting modes.

[0083] The foregoing description of the present invention is provided to enable a person skilled in the art to make or practice the present invention. Various modifications to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other variations without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the examples described herein, but rather to embrace the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A light control signal extension interface, It is characterized in that Include: a light control output interface; and A light control signal transmission line coupled between the light control output interface and a light control signal source; wherein a light control signal provided by the light control signal source is transmitted to the light control output interface via the light control signal transmission line; The light control output interface is arranged on a shell body accommodating the light control signal source.

2. The optical control signal extension interface as claimed in claim 1, It is characterized in that The light control signal source is one of a computer mainboard, a display card and a power supply.

3. The optical control signal extension interface as claimed in claim 1, It is characterized in that The light-control output interface is used to provide a light-control receiving interface of a transmission line device for insertion; the light-control signal is provided to a light-emitting part of the transmission line device via the light-control receiving interface.

4. The optical control signal extension interface as claimed in claim 3, It is characterized in that The light control signal corresponds to at least one parameter of the spectrum, light emission frequency and brightness of the light emitting portion.

5. The optical control signal extension interface as claimed in claim 1, It is characterized in that The light control output interface is selected from one of USB and ARGB.

6. The optical control signal extension interface as claimed in claim 1, It is characterized in that The light control output interface is fixed on a baffle plate and is arranged on the housing through the baffle plate.

7. The optical control signal extension interface as claimed in claim 6, It is characterized in that The baffle has a setting hole corresponding to the light control output interface.

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