Detachable Electronic Modules for Notebook Computer Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Notebook computers become cumbersome and disorganized when additional functions are required, as they need multiple devices connected, and their thin, lightweight design makes battery management inconvenient.

Innovation Solution

A notebook computer with a housing that includes a predefined space and connection interface for detachable electronic device modules, allowing for secure and electrical combination of various modules for power or data transmission, along with a detachable battery pack for simplified management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple devices are connected to the notebook computer to add functions, then the functionality is improved, but the portability and organization deteriorate due to multiple cords and devices

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidportability and organization

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple separate electronic devices into a single integrated module that attaches to the notebook computer. The module combines camera, microphone, speaker, and other components into one unified unit, eliminating the need for multiple separate devices and cords, thus improving portability while maintaining enhanced functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The electronic device module is designed as a universal accessory that provides multiple functions simultaneously - camera capture, audio recording, speaker output, and connectivity - all in one attachment unit. This multi-functional design allows users to replace multiple specialized devices with a single versatile module

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Weight of moving object

If the notebook computer is made thinner and lighter, then the portability is improved, but the battery management becomes inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveweightVSAvoidbattery management

Core Design Contradiction:

Weight of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the battery system into a detachable module integrated with the electronic device attachment. The battery pack can be independently removed and replaced without affecting the notebook computer itself, making battery management as convenient as changing camera batteries while maintaining the thin and light design of the notebook

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS7595981B2Notebook computer and module of electronic device combinable with the same

Publication Date: 2009.09.29 FIRST INTERNATINAL COMPUTER INC

AI summary

A notebook computer includes a housing, a CPU, a memory, a display, a storage device, a detachable battery pack and a keyboard module. The notebook computer is characterized in that the housing includes a predefined space and a connection interface disposed in the predefined space. The connection interface is electrically connected to the CPU. The notebook computer includes a plurality of electronic device modules. Each electronic device module includes a casing portion and a main body portion, and the main body portion includes a transmission interface. The size of each electronic device module may correspond to the size of the predefined space. Each electronic device module may be secured in the predefined space for combination with the housing, and the transmission interface is electrically connected to the connection interface for power or data transmission. The plurality of electronic device modules are capable of combining individually with the housing for replacing different functions.