Hybrid Computing System Base-Display Control via Server-Client Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tablet and laptop computers have distinct advantages and limitations, with tablet computers offering mobility and size but lacking processing power and battery life, while laptops provide increased processing capabilities and battery life but are less mobile.
Innovation Solution
A hybrid computing system comprising a base device with a clamshell laptop-like structure and a detachable display device, where the base device controls the display device through communication links when connected, allowing for seamless transition between laptop and tablet modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If a device is designed as a tablet computer with touch interface, then mobility and size are improved, but processing power and battery life deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into two independent devices: a base device containing processing components and a display device containing display and touch interface. Each device can function independently, allowing the base device to provide full processing power while the display device provides mobility and touch interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The base device can operate independently as a full-featured computer, and the display device can operate independently as a tablet. When connected, they form a hybrid system combining both functionalities, providing universal access to both laptop and tablet modes.
2Power
If a device is designed as a laptop computer with keyboard and mouse, then processing power and battery life are improved, but mobility and ease of use deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the processing components (base device) from the display and touch interface (display device). This segmentation allows users to access full processing power through the base device while enjoying the ease of touch-based interaction through the display device when connected.
3Adaptability or versatility
If two separate devices are combined into a hybrid system, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Communication links serve as intermediaries between the base device and display device, enabling coordinated operation while maintaining independence. The server and client modules act as software intermediaries to manage the interaction and control between the two devices, simplifying the overall system architecture.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a base device controls a display device through communication links, then functionality is improved, but communication requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The server module running on one device and client module running on the other act as software intermediaries to manage communication. This modular approach simplifies the communication architecture by providing standardized interfaces and protocols for control and data exchange between the base device and display device.
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AI summary
Systems and methods described herein provide for communication between a base component and a slate component of a hybrid computing system. The hybrid computing system is in a connected state when the base component and slate component are connected. Embodiments provide that the base component may control the slate component when the hybrid computing system is in a connected state. In addition, embodiments provide that a server module running on the display component and a client module running on the base component facilitate communication between the hybrid computing system components. Furthermore, systems and methods described herein provide that the base component may control hardware devices, peripheral devices, or software applications of the display component through communications between the server module and client module.