Modular Computing Device with Wireless Interconnects for Flexible Usage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current notebook computers have limited flexibility in usage forms and poor support for touch input, while tablet computers offer good touch support but inconvenient text input.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus comprising separable housings for an arithmetic unit, display unit, and input unit, with wireless communication units allowing data exchange between components, enabling multiple usage forms such as a traditional notebook, tablet, and ultra-light notebook configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If notebook computer uses fixed integrated structure, then structural stability is improved, but usage form flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The notebook computer is divided into separable modules: a first housing containing the arithmetic unit, a second housing containing the display unit, and a third housing containing the input unit. These modules can be connected or separated independently, allowing the system to switch between integrated notebook mode and separated tablet/ultra-light notebook modes, thus resolving the contradiction between structural stability and usage flexibility.
2Reliability
If notebook computer has integrated structure, then component connection reliability is improved, but portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The computer system is segmented into separable housings that can be disconnected. When separated, the ultra-light notebook mode allows users to carry only the necessary components (e.g., display unit with tablet PC), significantly reducing portability weight while maintaining connection reliability through magnetic connections and wireless communication when components are joined.
3Ease of operation
If notebook computer uses traditional structure, then input convenience is improved, but touch support deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The input functionality is segmented into separate input units that can be detached from the main housing. The display unit incorporates a touch screen that provides excellent touch support when used as a tablet, while traditional input units with physical keyboards can be connected when text input convenience is needed, thus resolving the contradiction between input convenience and touch support.
4Weight of moving object
If housing components are separated, then portability is improved, but data exchange complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical wired connections with wireless communication units for data exchange between separated housings. Magnetic connection units provide automatic alignment and connection, simplifying the data exchange process. This substitution reduces the complexity of manual connection and data transmission when components are separated, maintaining portability benefits while simplifying operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus can be easily switched between various usage forms to meet different user requirements, enhancing portability and convenience by allowing wireless data exchange between components.
Implementation Method 1
the second connection unit connects the first housing with the third housing by absorption; a first portion of the second connection unit is arranged on the first housing, and a second portion of the second connection unit is arranged on the third housing. Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first portion of the second connection unit is magnet; and the second portion of the second connection unit is magnetic core.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing equipment is described. The equipment includes: a first shell being configured to contain an arithmetic unit, a second shell being configured to contain a display unit, a third shell being configured to contain an input unit, a first connect unit being configured to separately connect the second shell and the third shell; and a second connect unit being configured to separately connect the first shell with the third shell. When the first shell, the second shell and the third shell are separated from each other, the display unit wirelessly exchanges data with the arithmetic unit and the input unit wirelessly exchanges data with the arithmetic unit.