Memory Module Screen Integration for Motherboard Space Saving
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing memory modules with light-emitting components do not provide additional functions beyond visual effects and require additional power supply slots on the motherboard, occupying valuable space.
Innovation Solution
A memory module with a screen that includes a memory substrate, a power conversion module, and a screen control module, which are integrated to receive voltage and display signals from the motherboard's memory slots, eliminating the need for an additional power supply slot and allowing for text message and image display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If light-emitting components are added to memory modules to provide visual effects, then user interface functionality is improved, but additional power supply slots are required on the motherboard
Solution Approach 1:
The memory slot is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides both memory connectivity and power supply to the screen. The power conversion module converts the voltage from the memory slot's power signal, enabling the single memory slot to fulfill both data transmission and power delivery roles, thereby eliminating the need for separate power slots.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the power supply function and memory function into a single integrated system. The power conversion module is integrated onto the memory substrate, and the screen is electrically connected to both the power conversion module and the memory components through the same memory slot connection interface, merging multiple functions into one component.
2Power
If additional power supply slots are provided on the motherboard for light-emitting components, then power delivery capability is improved, but motherboard space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The memory slot is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides both memory connectivity and power supply to the screen. The power conversion module converts the voltage from the memory slot's power signal, enabling the single memory slot to fulfill both data transmission and power delivery roles, thereby eliminating the need for separate power slots.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the power supply function and memory function into a single integrated system. The power conversion module is integrated onto the memory substrate, and the screen is electrically connected to both the power conversion module and the memory components through the same memory slot connection interface, merging multiple functions into one component.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a screen is integrated into the memory module, then display functionality is improved, but the memory module requires additional power conversion and screen control modules
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power supply function and memory function into a single integrated system. The power conversion module is integrated onto the memory substrate, and the screen is electrically connected to both the power conversion module and the memory components through the same memory slot connection interface, merging multiple functions into one component.
Solution Approach 2:
The memory module is designed to be self-sufficient by integrating the power conversion module directly onto the memory substrate. This allows the memory module to convert and regulate its own power supply without requiring external power management circuits on the motherboard, thereby reducing overall system complexity.
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
The solution saves motherboard space by sharing memory slots for power and signal, enabling the display of text messages and images, thus providing users with more functionality without increasing the motherboard's configuration burden.
Implementation Method 1
a power conversion module, which is integrated to receive voltage and display signals from the motherboard's memory slots
Implementation Method 2
a heat dissipation cover is further disposed on the memory substrate and thermally coupled to the plurality of memory components
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AI summary
A memory module with a screen includes a memory substrate, a power conversion module, a screen control module, and a screen. The memory substrate includes a plurality of memory components and a connection interface. The power conversion module is disposed on the memory substrate and electrically connected to the connection interface. The screen control module is disposed on the memory substrate and electrically connected to the connection interface and the power conversion module. The screen is disposed on the memory substrate, and the screen is electrically connected to the power conversion module and the screen control module to receive a voltage output from the power conversion module and a display signal output from the screen control module. A motherboard module including a memory module with a screen is also provided.