Main Circuit Board HUB Chip Module Network Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional computer systems face challenges in simultaneously accessing the Internet and sharing resources with other computers, as they require lengthy network lines and additional HUBs, limiting connectivity and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A computer system with a main circuit board incorporating a HUB chip module allows multiple computers to access the Internet and share resources using separate signal paths, eliminating the need for additional HUBs or jumped network lines by integrating a switching HUB chip module for efficient network frequency width improvement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple computers are connected to the Internet via a HUB using non-jumped network lines, then multiple computers can access the Internet simultaneously, but the network lines become lengthy and the system requires additional HUBs when ports are exhausted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the HUB functionality directly into the main circuit board of each computer, merging what were previously separate devices (computers and HUB) into a single integrated system. This eliminates the need for external HUBs and reduces network line length by allowing direct peer-to-peer communication between computers through the integrated HUB chip module.
Solution Approach 2:
The main circuit board is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as the computer's core processing platform and as a HUB for network connectivity. The HUB chip module integrated on the main circuit board allows each computer to function both as an endpoint and as a network switching device, eliminating the need for separate HUB devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If computers share resources via jumped network lines, then resource sharing between two computers is enabled, but the connection is limited to one-to-one basis and cannot be augmented to connect multiple computers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the HUB functionality into the main circuit board, allowing multiple network connections to be handled through a single integrated component rather than requiring separate jumped network lines between pairs of computers. This enables scalable network expansion from two computers to many computers using the same basic connection approach.
Solution Approach 2:
The network functionality is segmented into the HUB chip module on each computer's main circuit board, allowing independent operation and connection of multiple computers. Each computer's integrated HUB can independently manage multiple network connections, enabling the network to scale from one-to-one to many-to-many connections without changing the fundamental connection method.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a HUB with limited ports is used to connect computers, then current network needs are met, but additional HUBs must be purchased when the number of computers exceeds the HUB's port capacity
Solution Approach 1:
Each computer's main circuit board is designed to function both as a computing device and as a HUB with multiple ports. This multi-functionality means that every computer in the network can serve as a networking device for other computers, effectively providing unlimited HUB capacity as long as there are computers available, eliminating the need to purchase additional dedicated HUB devices.
Solution Approach 2:
Each computer serves itself as a HUB for other computers in the network. The integrated HUB chip module on each main circuit board automatically provides networking services to other computers without requiring external HUB infrastructure. This self-service approach allows the network to expand dynamically as computers are added, with each new computer automatically providing additional HUB capacity.
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AI summary
A computer system and a main circuit board thereof are provided. The computer system includes a main circuit board. The main circuit board includes a main system chip module, a south bridge chip module, a HUB chip module, a first LAN port and a second LAN port. The main system chip module, the south bridge chip module, the HUB chip module, the first LAN port and the Internet are connected to form a first signal path. The main system chip module, the south bridge chip module, the HUB chip module, the second LAN port and an outside computer are connected to form a second signal path. The outside computer, the second LAN port, the HUB chip module, the first LAN port and the Internet are connected to form a third signal path.