Removable CoC Module for Peripheral Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing 'Computer-On-a-Chip' (CoC) or 'System-On-a-Chip' (SoC) technology, while offering ultra-low power consumption and integration of multiple processors, is difficult to detach and integrate into various electrical devices, leading to increased costs and unnecessary provision of these chips in devices that may not require them.
Innovation Solution
A portable computer system comprising a multi-functional processing unit with a single chip, a motherboard, memory, and an I/O interface, specifically designed for easy detachment and connection to peripheral devices, allowing it to expand the functions of other systems without the need for permanent integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If CoC/SoC is disposed with the electrical device (mounted on motherboard), then the device can utilize the low power consumption and multi-processing capabilities of the chip, but the chip becomes difficult to detach and increases the cost of the electrical device
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into a fixed host device and a removable CoC/SoC module. The CoC/SoC is packaged as a separate functional unit with its own interface, allowing it to be detached and reattached to different host devices while maintaining reliable electrical and data connections through standardized interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
A standardized interface module serves as an intermediary between the CoC/SoC chip and the host device motherboard. This interface includes connectors, protocol handlers, and signal conditioning circuits that enable reliable communication while allowing the CoC/SoC to be easily removed and reattached without permanent integration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If CoC/SoC is disposed with every electrical device, then each device can access advanced processing functions, but the cost of electrical devices increases
Solution Approach 1:
The CoC/SoC module is designed as a universal component that can be attached to multiple different host devices through standardized interfaces. This single multi-functional module can serve various devices (TVs, PCs, set-top boxes) with different requirements, eliminating the need to manufacture separate CoC/SoC units for each device type and reducing overall manufacturing costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic configuration where the CoC/SoC module can be selectively attached or detached based on the specific functional requirements of each host device. This enables cost optimization by only adding the CoC/SoC capability when needed, rather than permanently integrating it into every device regardless of requirement.
3Stability of the object's composition
If CoC/SoC is permanently integrated into electrical devices, then the device can consistently access the chip's functions, but it becomes hard to provide the chip to devices after purchase and unnecessary for devices that don't need it
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a static permanent integration model to a dynamic removable module model. The CoC/SoC module can be attached, detached, and reconfigured based on changing user needs and device requirements, allowing the system composition to adapt while maintaining stable operational performance when the module is connected.
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AI summary
A portable computer system is disclosed according to the invention. The portable computer system comprises: a multi-functional processing unit with power consumption of no more than approximately 10 watts consisting of a single chip having a plurality of processors thereon, wherein each processor is operable for at least one task selected from a group consisting of computing, graphic processing and audio processing; a mother board to which the multi-functional processing unit is connected; a memory unit connected to the motherboard and in communication with the multi-functional processing unit; and an I/O interface connected to the motherboard and in communication with the multi-functional processing unit, the portable computer system is configured to insert into a interface of a peripheral device to communicate between the portable computer system and the peripheral device.