Modular Mobile Host With Universal Slots For Interchangeable Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional mobile computer-based hosts have limited built-in features and specific module slots, making it difficult to accommodate multiple functions like Wi-Fi without increasing size and compromising portability, leading to limited functionality and resource wastage.
Innovation Solution
A mobile computer-based host design featuring modularized module slots of the same size to accommodate various multifunctional modules, allowing for detachable and interchangeable modules without altering the original form factor, with each module slot having a connection interface for electrical connection and a lid for protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If specific module slots are provided for different modules, then modules can be accommodated, but the host size increases and portability is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal module slot design where a single slot type can accommodate multiple different modules (battery module, Wi-Fi module, camera module, etc.). The slot is designed with standardized dimensions and connection interfaces that work with various module types, eliminating the need for separate dedicated slots for each module function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the host into modular components where functions are separated into detachable modules that can be independently added or removed. The host body contains standardized slot structures that segment the accommodation space, allowing flexible configuration of different module combinations based on user needs without expanding the overall host volume.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connection interfaces are provided for different modules, then module functionality is enhanced, but the host becomes large and not portable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a universal connection interface design where the same slot and connector structure serves multiple module types. The standardized interface allows different modules (battery, Wi-Fi, camera, flash) to connect through the same physical slot, reducing the number of connection interfaces needed and maintaining compact host dimensions for portability.
3Reliability
If dedicated module slots are used, then modules can be firmly accommodated, but modules cannot be exchanged or removed freely
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic module accommodation system where modules can be easily inserted and removed from standardized slots. The slot design includes movable components such as spring-loaded contacts or snap-fit mechanisms that provide secure holding during use but allow simple removal when needed, enabling both stable operation and flexible module exchange.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent separates the module accommodation system into independent, detachable units. Each module can be independently removed and replaced without affecting other modules or the host structure, allowing free exchange of modules while maintaining stable connection during operation through standardized interfacing.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the host is made large to accommodate multiple modules, then functionality is expanded, but the original outlook and compact design are violated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses modular segmentation where different functional modules can be selectively added or removed from the host. The standardized slot design allows the host to maintain its compact original form factor while accommodating various module combinations, as modules are integrated into existing slot spaces rather than requiring additional host volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universal module slots that can accommodate multiple different module types within the same physical space. This allows the host to expand functionality through module selection rather than physical expansion, maintaining the original compact design and outlook while supporting diverse functional configurations.
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AI summary
A mobile computer-based host includes a main body, at least one multifunctional module, and at least one lid. Each multifunctional module has the same size and shape. The main body includes a case and a host module, and the case encloses the host module and includes at least one module slot, each having the same size and shape for accommodating the multifunctional module. The lid covers the corresponding module slot to isolate and protect the multifunctional module. The module slots of the present invention are allowed to install the various multifunctional modules to provide different and specific functions without changing the original design of the size and shape. Thus, the application field of the mobile computer-based host is widely expanded to meet various demands in the future, and the lifetime is greatly prolonged without wasting any precious resource, thereby achieving the goal of environmental protection.