Main Board Integrated TPM with Detachable Perforated Area
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing production methods for computer main boards with integrated Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) are costly due to the need for separate manufacturing and logistics of the main board and the TPM module, which doubles or triples the production costs.
Innovation Solution
Integrating the TPM chip into the main board with a detachable predetermined area surrounded by a perforated line and pre-cut lines, allowing for easy detachment and reconnection, thus eliminating the need for a separate TPM module and reducing production and logistics costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the TPM module is produced separately from the main board, then the TPM module can be removed and reused on different boards, but the production costs double or triple due to additional manufacturing processes, part numbers, and logistics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the TPM module with the main board by integrating the TPM chip directly onto the main board's PCB, eliminating the need for a separate TPM module. This reduces production costs by consolidating manufacturing processes while maintaining the ability to detach the TPM chip through a breakable connection structure, thus preserving reusability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the main board into two parts: a permanent main board structure and a detachable TPM chip area. The TPM chip is connected via a breakable connection that allows it to be separated from the main board when needed, enabling reuse on different boards while simplifying the overall manufacturing process.
2Ease of manufacture
If the TPM chip is integrated into the main board, then production costs are reduced by eliminating separate manufacturing, but the ability to easily remove and transfer the TPM chip to another board is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a dynamic connection structure between the TPM chip and main board using a breakable connection. This connection is initially intact for normal operation but can be broken to allow TPM chip removal. The dynamic nature of this connection enables both cost-effective integration and transferability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates a pre-designed breakable connection structure during the manufacturing process. This preliminary action of creating a detachable link allows the TPM chip to be easily removed and transferred to another board without requiring complex disassembly procedures, thus maintaining transferability while keeping production simple.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate components are used for main board and TPM chip, then each component can be optimized independently, but logistics and handling costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the TPM chip with the main board assembly, eliminating the need for separate logistics handling of the TPM module. By integrating the TPM chip directly onto the main board, the system reduces packaging, storage, and transportation requirements, thus reducing logistics costs while still allowing independent optimization of the TPM chip design.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a main board (4) for a computer device comprising a plurality of main board components (5) arranged on a first surface (11) of the main board (4), wherein further Trusted Platform Module, TPM, components (2, 3) are arranged on the first surface of the main board (4), wherein the TPM components (2, 3) are located in a predetermined area (10) of the main board (4), the predetermined area (10) being detachable from the main board (4) by means of a predetermined break line. Furher, the present invention relates to a method for producing a main board (4) with an integrated TPM (1), wherein the method comprises the following steps: producing a Printed Circuit Board, PCB; arranging a plurality of main board components (5) in a first area 13 of the PCB; arranging TPM components (3, 4) in a second area (14) of the PCB, the second area being a detachable predetermined area (10) of the main board (4); creating a predetermined breakline which at least partly surronds the predetermined area (10) by drilling a plurality of holes (7) forming a perforated line (9) which at least partially surrounds the predetermined area (10).