Keyboard Computer Layout With Single-Port Docking and Thermal Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional computing devices require bulky components for high performance, leading to inconvenient and potentially damaging transportation of multiple devices when moving between locations, and they often necessitate additional input devices when docked with secondary displays, increasing size and cost.
Innovation Solution
A computing device with integrated components within an input device enclosure, featuring a processing unit, memory, and a singular input/output port, allowing for a portable desktop computing experience with reduced components and eliminating the need for redundant input devices, while incorporating thermal management and airflow pathways for performance optimization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If traditional bulky computing components are used to achieve high performance, then computing power and memory capacity are improved, but device size and portability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines computing components (processor, memory, storage) directly within the input device housing, merging previously separate computing device and input device functions into a single integrated unit. This eliminates the need for bulky external computing components while maintaining high performance through optimized component placement and integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The input device is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both an input device with keyboard and trackpad functionality, and as a complete computing device with processor, memory, storage, and display capabilities. This multi-functionality allows the device to replace traditional separate computing devices, achieving high performance without requiring additional bulky components.
2Reliability
If multiple computing devices are transported to different locations, then computing functionality is maintained, but transportation complexity and risk of damage increase
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating computing components within the input device, the patent reduces multiple separate devices (computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor) into a single portable unit. This consolidation maintains all necessary computing functionality while dramatically simplifying transportation, as users only need to transport one device instead of multiple interconnected components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the traditional computing system into a single integrated input device unit, separating it from external peripherals. This segmentation allows the core computing functionality to be self-contained within the portable device, eliminating the need to transport and reconnect multiple separate components at different locations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional input devices are used when docked with secondary displays, then display functionality is enhanced, but device size and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated input device incorporates multiple input mechanisms (keyboard, trackpad, touch input) directly within the single device. When docked with secondary displays, these built-in input mechanisms provide universal control capability, eliminating the need for additional external input devices and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining enhanced display functionality.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables a compact, high-performance computing experience at any location with a single device, reducing transportation complexity and costs, and effectively managing heat through thermally conductive materials and airflow pathways.
Implementation Method 1
The base can include a thermally conductive material. The processing unit can be in thermal communication with the base.
Implementation Method 2
The enclosure can define an airflow pathway from an ambient environment adjacent the enclosure through a first vent and into an internal volume of the enclosure. The airflow pathway can extend from the internal volume through a second vent and into an ambient environment adjacent the enclosure.
Data Source
AI summary
A computing device can include an enclosure that defines an internal volume and an external surface. An input component can be positioned at the external surface. A processing unit and a memory can be communicatively coupled and disposed within the internal volume. A singular input/output port can be positioned at an orifice defined by the enclosure. The singular input/output port can be communicatively coupled to the processing unit and the memory. The singular input/output port can be configured to receive data and power and configured to output data from the processing unit. The computing device can include an air-moving apparatus to move air along an airflow pathway. The enclosure can include a thermally conductive base.