MXPA98001891A - Transferi nucleus computer - Google Patents

Abstract

A computer system having two structures, a mobile core unit and an attachment capable of enclosing and cooperating with the core unit is described. The core unit has all the components of a general purpose computer, except a screen and a power source. This core unit by itself is not functional like a computer, unless it is in electrical contact with the annex. The annex has several connector ports to join peripherals to the system

Description

TRANSFERABLE NUCLEUS COMPUTER FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an insurable computer structure, and more specifically, to a portable core computer that can be used with compatible attachments.

J »This application is a continuation in part of the patent of E.U.A. SN 08 / 705,247 filed on August 29, 1996. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Application SN 08 / 705,247 describes and claims a computer system comprising a base computer with a unit of separable mobile computer dependent. The base computer and the mobile computer in that system each are fully functional when the mobile computer unit is separated from the base computer. Each of the base and mobile computers in the SN 08 / 705,247 system have all the components of a General purpose computer ("conventional computer") that is, a processor, memory media, internal storage media, activation means, video display controller, input / output controller means, as well as external connector parts . In this way, by "independent", as it is used Through this description and the claims, it is meant a conventional general-purpose computer with conventional computer components (except for power and presentation), but when in an annex it also has development capability to have a connection of interface with external sources of information data. Also the independent core computer of the present invention has unique means to connect to a plurality of different equally unique attachments, such as other computers including mobile computers, laptop, or base computers, in cars, appliances, televisions, home systems, such as alarms, electrical and heating systems, office units and equipment such as fax machines, copiers, telephones, dictation equipment, and the like, or any other suitable annex. The core unit of this invention, since it has all the components of a conventional computer, will not function as such unless it is attached to an equalizing annex. In the patent of E. U.A. commonly assigned 5,305,244 and the patent application of E. U.A. SN08 / 538, 194, and its continuation request (filed on May 22, 1997), describes a user-supported, mobile computer apparatus, which has means to connect the computer and the screen or only the screen to a computer. user. The user-supported computer described in these applications or in the patent is sold commercially under the trade name "Mobiie Assistant," which is a registered trademark of Xybernaut Corporation of Fairfax, VA. The Mobile Assistant is very light weight, versatile, efficient, can be joined to a user and is activated with the voice thus leaving the hands of the user free to repair or otherwise perform the work that is being done. There are several other known systems for using removable modules to be used in other computers or structures. These modules typically only have one function and are not a fully functional stand-alone computer. Also known are removable shortened mobile computers that are fully functional computers that can be inserted into a cutting station to further enhance their functions. It is important to note that these cut-out computers of the prior art are fully functional computers independently of and separate from their cutting stations. Some of the systems describe the patents of E. U.A. 5,488, 572; 5,526,493; 5,608,608; 5,627, 974; 5,632, 020; and various PCT applications WO 94/1637; WO 93/00627 and WO 90/1 1628. In the patent of E. U.A. 5,488, 572 (Belmont), describes a portable computer, which is fully functional before it is shortened into an unauthorized base expansion unit. Before the court case occurs, the laptop communicates with the base unit of expansion through a signal of direction. This personal computer and the cutting station are specifically designed to work together and interact. The laptop is not a universal computer that can be used with other cutting stations indiscriminately. In the Belmont patent, if the base expansion unit determines that the laptop is in an appropriate state to cut, it activates its engine to charge the laptop. This is a very specifically designed system, where the laptop and the cutting station should be specifically structured to accept each other. The cutting base unit can not accept other computers that do not intend to be compatible with it. The patent of E. U.A. 5,526,493 (Shu) describes another cutting system for the expansion of the computer. The Shu system unloads to a computer user the task of manually placing the laptop in the suspended mode before cutting into the cutting station. Here again, the Shu laptop 12 is a fully functional computer before being cut with the cutting station 14. 15 The patent of E. U.A. 5,608,608 (Flint) describes the use of two chassis and a cartridge having separate functional components that steal interphase from each other on a common busbar. The Flint cartridge has only one processor and memory combined with a second busbar, and at least one slot for receiving a communication module that is coupled to a second busbar. The cartridge is intended to be used in laptops, laptops and sub-laptops. The Flint cartridge does not process the functions generally required in a general purpose computer, specifically storage media for data, operating systems and software, and video presentation interface electronics, both of which are contained in the Flint chassis. , not in the cartridge. Therefore, the cartridge is dependent on at least one of the chassis for data recovery, operating software, video interface application software, all these are necessary for the overall functionality of the whole common computer. As will be described later in this description, the present invention contains all the storage, processing, video interface, and software in the core unit, which allows this core to be used with any enclosed housing without taking into account the software version. operative, application software or video fixation. In the Flint patent, these fixations all must match properly for the computer in function. In addition, Flint requires three separate components (two chassis and cartridge), while the present invention requires only two components. Watts, patent of E.U.A. 5,627,974 provides a computer cutting system that has connection means to connect a laptop to a cutting station, and means to allow the microprocessor in the cutting station to speak to underscore the software that is used by the computer's central processing unit laptop. Watts laptop is fully functional before and after cutting; can perform the usual functions of the computer without being cut. Gephardt patent of E.U.A. 5,632,020 discloses a cutting computer system capable of heating or warming the cuts, the busbar arbiter guarantees exclusive non-preventive access to the busbars of the cutting agent, which is able to exit (become inactive) from the busbar. the laptop and the cutting station in response to a news signal. All of the PCT publications noted above describe conventional inter-station stations, which accept a mobile computer to come with the mobile computer that is an active desktop computer unit. None of the prior art documents describe the concept of a standardized mobile core unit having universal use in a plurality of normal annexes.

COMPENDIUM OF THE INVENTION Therefore, it is an object of this invention to provide a core computer unit devoid of the aforementioned disadvantages. Another object of this invention is to provide a core unit that is transferable from one annex to another, while providing various levels of security. A further object of this invention is to provide a uniquely designed core unit that will continue the function in this real annex environment or can be used in a completely new way in its second environment.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide a single-use core unit for easy use by the layman with little or no computer training. A further object of this invention is to provide a unit of only designed independent core that will continue, when it is removed from the first annex and inserted in a second annex, operating in the same way or that will operate in a completely new way in its second annex environment. Still another object of this invention is to provide a computer unit that is easily removed from an annex to be inserted into a second, different annex, or that may be permanently installed in an annex. A further object of this invention is to provide a core computer unit that can operate in any annex or environment, while maintaining data security. Another object of this invention is to provide a laptop core unit that can be uniquely designed in order to fit into any equal and uniquely designed annex, such as office equipment, houses, cars, televisions, or other attachments. These and other objects of the invention are generally achieved by speaking through a portable, removable and portable computer core unit, included in an individual housing, which is critical to this invention. The core unit of this invention is simple, uncomplicated and carried in an individual closed housing 25, only to be easily removed or rather as a unit in a matching appendage. The core unit of this invention preferably has connection means only co-figured, which coincide or are fixed against a power connector source or activation means in the annex. Unlike these connecting means, all the components of the core unit are sealed and are not removable from the core housing. These same means of connection also provide communication or transfer of information about a bar * collector or in a wireless way. In the core unit all The components of the computer remain intact unlike the prior art, where, for example, the CPU is removed and replaced with a second CPU or other components. The security offered by the core unit is provided through matching means of connection only structured, the which are connected to a matching connector in the annex. In the event that the core unit is lost or incorrect, its data can not be used, read or printed by others, since it can only be activated through the connection to a matching connector also unique in the annex. Also for reasons of security the core unit is in a completely enclosed housing, so that no component of the computer can be removed, copied or falsified. This aspect is critical to this invention. By "annex", "annexed" or "annexing" we want to give to understand, through the description and the claims, that the core unit is connected to or at least partially housed by the annex. By the term "communication activation means" is meant the wireless transmission or communication, radio cellular communication, and the like. As noted above, the core unit of the present invention is completely different from the prior art computer devices, in particular, the cartridge unit of the E. U.A patent. 5,608, 608 already described. The patent of E. U.A. 5,608,608 (Flint) describes the use of two chassis and one cartridge that have separate functional components that form interfaces to each other on a common busbar. The Flint cartridge has only one processor and memory combined to a second busbar, and at least one slot for receiving a communication module that is coupled to a second busbar. The cartridge is intended to be used in laptops, laptops and sub-laptops. The Flint cartridge does not process the functions generally required in a general purpose computer, specifically storage media for data, operating systems and software and video presentation interface electronics, both of which are contained in the Flint chassis, not in the cartridge. Therefore, the Flint cartridge is dependent on the two chassis for data recovery, application of operating software, software and video interface, all these are necessary for the full functionality of the computer as a whole.

As will be described later in this description, the presently written invention contains all the storage, processing, video interface and software in the core unit, which allows this core to be used with any hosting without worrying about the operating software version. , application software or video fixation. In the Flint patent, these fixations all must match properly for the computer to work. In addition, Flint requires three separate components (two * chassis and the cartridge), while the present invention only requires two components. In addition, Flint allows the chassis to be configurable by the user, while the core unit of the present invention is not. Finally, the Flint cartridge allows external peripheral devices or ports (for example PCMCIA) to be parts cartridge integrates, conversely, the present invention does not allow any peripheral device or external peripheral port to be integral with the core unit, since this (core unit) has components in a completely enclosed housing, thus providing a unit of core counterfeit proof, safe. The only communication with the internal components of the core unit is through its connection means. The core unit of this invention is small, compact and independent. Each of the annexes where the core unit can be inserted can have its own group of devices different peripherals or peripheral connector ports to perform individual or multiple functions; For example, if a factory technician has the responsibility to perform inventory control, the core unit could be inserted into an annex that has connector ports that are specific to perform the inventory functions 5 (for example, a port for a barcode scanner, and communications from a distant computer). If the same technician has the responsibility to repair and maintain the equipment in that facility, the technician can remove the core unit from the inventory annex, insert the same computer core in a different annex from the one that has, again, different peripheral devices or specific connector ports to perform the maintenance functions (for example, the 1553 interface for non-intrusive testing of equipment, presentation port mounted on top, and a digital meter for take electrical readings), and, therefore, it functions as a repair and maintenance computer. Additional security means can also be inserted into the technician's core unit if security becomes important during use to allow only the access to the attachments or systems. 20 The same technician may also have an office and access to, and operation from, a laptop computer. The core computer used in the previous examples can also be inserted into a laptop annex, where all the peripheral connector ports, embedded peripheral devices (for example, reader) CD-ROM), and means to provide power, are in an annex that resembles a laptop. When the core unit is inserted into the laptop annex, the unit can function like a traditional laptop. The examples above show the versatility of the core computer that will be used in a variety of different environments and situations without the need for three different computers to perform the various functions (inventory control device, computer and computer).

Tk test, and laptop computer). Maintaining the core unit and its normal interface, the users can make an investment, from the core computer and allow the appendices to dictate the function, likewise, functions or procedures that differ from company to company, therefore a company can now determine what annex functions are necessary for perform their missions (for example, control of inventories, repair and maintenance, office computers in general) and develop their annexes accordingly. Each of the attachments in which the core unit can be at least partially inserted will have its own peripheral external connector ports; for example, if the unit core is removed from a computer located in an office or other annex, can be inserted into a console of a car, where the console has ports externally connected to the functions of the car that are verified as a function of disablement for security, brakes , engine, transmission, telephone, graphic information systems, and the like. When the car is taken for repair, the core unit is simply removed and given to the mechanic who will insert it into his diagnostic equipment with a matching matching connector to determine the cause of the car's problem. This could act in this case 5 as a "black box" (as used in airplanes) for automobiles and could also replicate a complete office environment. This same core unit can then be inserted, for example, into a domestic electrical control annex to regulate the on-off of the lights, the air system or heating of the house. Naturally, the annexes need to have special structured connection means only in order to accept the core unit with a matching connector. Therefore, the special connector core unit of this invention can be used as a single portable unit that will supply or replace office computers, automobile computers that regulate memory for security, reading information, seat temperature, etc. The domestic regulators of light, heat, air and television, and which can be used as a total core computer insert to any mobile or fixed computer. The specially designed core unit or computer of this invention can easily be moved from one annex to another and will operate in any environment. It is true that the universal personal computer can go anywhere the user goes; to be used in any way environment where you are. Each annex in a preferred mode will have its own screen or monitor and power source; for example, the car's annex may have a small screen on the dashboard, a mobile computer (such as Mobile Assistant) may have a top screen, mounted on the wrist, 5 mounted on the shoulder or glass, the home verification system You can use the TV screen as a presentation, etc. Obviously, if desired and appropriate, the annex can be used without a screen. The source of energy available in the automobile, home or mobile computer such as a battery or electrical system, will be used to activate the core unit of this invention. The core unit must be housed in a matching appendix, before it functions as a computer. The term "hosted" through this description and claims means that the core unit is at least partially contained in the annex or in contact electric or physical with the annex. The components of the universal core unit of this invention may be similar to those described in the patent of E. U.A. 5,305,244, which is incorporated herein by reference. The CPU, for example, can be a Pentium or 80286, 0 80386SX, 80486 microprocessor available from Intel. The appendices will include different interfaces and controllers for use with other types of peripherals such as card bars, other communication devices, or the like. The circuit cards are those obtained from Dover Electronics Manufacturing of Longmont, CO and 5 Ampro Computers of Sunnyvale, CA can be used in the core unit, if desired. If the core unit is activated by voice, it may contain a voice recognition engine available from Dragon Systems, Newton, Mass; used together with a sound card. Other components used in the 5-core unit of this invention are the currently available components such as those described in the U.S.A. patent. 5,305,244 and patent application of E.U.A. SN08 / 538.194 and its request for continuance filed on May 22, 1997. The * core unit is different since it can not operate as a computer until it is inserted into a special annex, which will only accept core units with unique connectors, in this way a very secure system can be provided. The transferable core unit or computer is removable, normal of this invention includes an individual housing that comprises normal aspects of the independent general-purpose computer. The attachment unit has at least one electrical connector for connecting to a busbar connection and to an energy source outside the annex. This will only work outside the power source provided by a through an annex and will not function as an autonomous unit if it is directly linked to a power source. The annex comprises peripheral connector ports or devices for cooperating with said core computer unit, when the core unit is placed therein, and the unit The core computer has means to cooperate with a plurality of different attachments when it is inserted into said annexes either in an original placement or transferred from another attachment. The core computer unit has activation cooperation means for interaction with the desired activation means. The activation means are selected from the group consisting of audio activation means, communication activation means, pen activation means, brain activation means, ocular tracking activation means, mouse activation means (mouse) , keyboard activation means and mixtures thereof. The core unit has no removable components and will not function as a computer without the attachment. The core computer unit of this invention can be removed from a laptop annex and inserted into a moving body used by the annex to become a mobile body-use computer as another example of this use. This type of use is important since the core unit of this invention can be interchangeably used in an infinite number of shaping attachments with a matching connector. Said annex may have means to enable it to verify all office functions, an annex in a car, such as a console at rest or dashboard, an annex in a vehicle, an annex in a domestic article or in a domestic system , such as an alarm or heating system or an electrical system, in an annex on a test equipment, television, and the like. Each appendix is specifically structured to accept the same and specifically structured core unit of this invention. In this way, the same core unit can be used if desired in several matching attachments on the same day or period. The memory and storage media of the core computer for example, can be carried over a project from the office to the home to ensure the continuity of a project, while, as noted above, providing optional security since it will only function in an appropriately coinciding annex and may employ means that limit the specific annexes of that one, or the type of core unit can operate. The core unit may have said security means included therewith. This can be used sequentially (the same core unit), for example, in the office, in the car, while traveling home or at home. Each annex will have ports for various functions such as connection to the upper group or means of presentation. The core unit will comprise a CPU, memory media, non-volatile internal storage media, deactivation means, video, i / O interface and support circuitry. The core unit will not function as a computer unless it is in or on an electrical contact with a specifically designed matching appendage. The annex provides the screen when necessary, the power supply (activation) for the core unit and provides the ports for peripheral external connections, such as connection to a screen or printer. The annex and the core unit have matching connection means only configured to activate and allow communication of the core with the annex. The attachments must be passed in the kernel for general computer functions. The annexes supply the system of the present, the means of energy and connections to peripherals, such as a screen, sensors and controls, etc. The attachments are inert as a general computing device until the core unit is inserted therein, but different from the prior art cutting systems, the cutting unit does not work or is activated from the annex and the core unit it has all the components of a conventional computer except one screen and at least one connector to a direct power connection, and a communication busbar; it is always activated only through a connection or unique connections to an annex. This is critical in the present invention. By "conventional computer" is meant an individual completely enclosed housing comprising a CPU, memory means, internal non-volatile storage media, activation means, video, l / O interface, support circuitry, and in this case a uniquely designed connector that also connects to an annex power source. The annex is always part of another structure (never alone), such as part of a computer, telephone or local network system, part of the test equipment, part of the electrical system of a building, etc. However, it is a standalone annex, such as the cutting stations of the prior art unless the cutting station is finally connected to a second structure, i.e., a car. The annex has a uniquely designed electrical connector that only attaches or matches the uniquely designed matching connector of the core unit, such as a coupling, however, it can take a number of designs. As noted above, the core unit and the annex must have unique or specially designed connectors for both operation and safety reasons. There are many different non-conventional connectors that can be used such as specially configured tongue and groove connectors, dovetail connectors, bar connectors, slot and projection connectors, etc. The more unique the communication of the connectors, the better the security of the core unit. Obviously, any different security means may be incorporated into the system of this invention, if it is desired to further improve the security of the system.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a perspective view of a core unit and the annex before the core unit is inserted into the annex. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the core unit after insertion in the annex. Figure 3 is a perspective view of a single-type connector means mode in the core unit and annex.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of another type of matching connectors in the core unit and annex. Figure 5 is a perspective view of a different embodiment of matching connector means in the core unit 5 and annex. Figure 6 is a perspective view of the pin-type core unit connector means with matching openings in the annex. ^^ Figure 7 is a perspective view of an annex, which is part of a piece of test equipment of any type. A matching core unit is also illustrated. Figure 8 is a perspective view of an annex, which is part of a usable computer such as Mobile Assistant; A matching core unit is also shown. Figure 9 is a perspective view of an annex, which is part of a desk; A matching core unit is also shown. Figure 10 is a perspective view of a core unit showing energy connecting and collecting bar means 20, which will coincide with the connecting means of the annex. Figure 11 is a perspective view of an annex, which is part of the rest of a car or other vehicle; the annex having several parts of the other functions of the automobile. 25 DETAILED DISCUSSION OF THE DRAWINGS AND THE PREFERRED MODALITIES In Figure 1, a core unit 1 is shown before it is inserted into an annex 2. As noted, above, core unit 1 contains all the components of a conventional computer except for a screen. Also the core 1 unit will not function as a computer, unless it is inserted in Annex 2. By itself, the core unit 1 is totally inert and no information or data can be extracted from it unless match an annex with compatible media connectors. The connecting means 3 of the core unit 1 is a metal bar that can be configured in any design as long as it is compatible with the connecting means 4 in annex 2. For security reasons, the more unique the matching connecting means are. and 4, the greater the degree of security of the components of the core unit 1. The connecting means of Figure 1 remain relatively simple in structure for purposes of illustration only, that is, to show how they coincide with each other. Obviously, custom connectors with single-type structures with, for example, security codes, could provide optimum security. Core unit 1 does not have its own screen and should be based on Annex 2 to provide it. This is achieved through peripheral ports 5 on either side of Annex 2; These ports connected to the display means or any other extended connection required. The connections of the core unit 1 to these ports are not shown in the drawings for purposes of clarity; you can use any system of 5 conventional circuits or electrical connections, obviously. Annex 2 is always directly or indirectly connected to a structure 6, such as the console of a car, test equipment, domestic electrical system, or other computers, etc. Once the ^ ^^^ _ core unit 1 is placed as shown in Figure 2, the electrical connectors 3 and 4 are coupled together and the core unit 1 is now activated and will function as a computer unit with annex 2. As noted above, the only communication with the internal components of the computer of the unit Core 1 is through the connecting means 3. The N o.

PCMCIA or other ports are in core unit 1. This is important for the present invention. A monitor or screen is connected to it via cable 7, other ports or interconnectors 5 can be used in Annex 2 to connect to other peripheral functions. The core unit 1 shown in Figure 1, if it is lost or deactivated, it could be useless for someone other than the owner of a matching appendix 2. With customary media connectors in Core 1 and Annex 2, three parties can not access the information in the core unit unless they also have similarity in the coinciding annexes. Security also can be improved under the control program or by pre-programming before distribution. Core unit 1 itself is inert as is Annex 2 itself. A core unit 1 of a user is not interchangeable as a core unit 1 of another user, each one being a custom design. In Figures 3-6, different configured connecting means are shown; however, these are merely shown to illustrate, and not to limit the concept. A power source cord or other means 33 is shown in electrical contact with each annex 2. In Figure 3, a dovetail manifold 8 is shown. which can be attached to the core unit 1 and can slide towards the dovetail depressions 9 of annex 2, when the core unit 1 is inserted in the annex 2 as shown in Figure 2. The ports 5 can be be located on either side of Annex 2; for example, in Figure 3 the ports 5 are located in a rear section of Annex 2, while in Figure 4 the - ports 5 is located in a front side section of Annex 2. In Figure 4, a triangular connector 10 of a core unit 1 will be fitted in a slot or triangular depression 11 in annex 2. All electrical connectors shown in all Figures 1-6 are conductive connectors used to activate the functions of the computer of the core unit 1. The unit 1 can have active activating means, as described in the application SN08 / 705,247, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference. Once activated, reading data or information from the The core unit (or print) can be made through the cable connectors 7 which can be a connector to a monitor, printer, or any other desired structure. Each of the connectors of Figures 3-6 is obviously attached to a core unit 1, which is not shown in Figures 3-6 for clarity. These connectors should extend from the side of unit 1 similar to connector 3 of Figure 1. In Figure 5, a rectangular connector of the core unit 12 is shown as being fixed in a rectangular slot 13 on the internal surface of Annex 2. All the * Slots or depressions have conductive linings so that may be in electrical communication when each core unit connector is inserted therein. In Figure 6, another embodiment of the matching single connectors is illustrated, wherein the pin-type metallic conductive conductors or other connectors 14, which may be attached to the core unit 1, are ready to be inserted in the matching conductive device 15 located in Annex 2. Since the only configured connectors are clearly preferred for security of the contents of the core unit 1, obviously conventional connectors can be used together with or in place from one of the type connectors of a single species, if desired. In that case, security can be compromised and interchangeable conventional connectors that can allow more universal use. In each case, Annex 2, as noted above, is part of a larger structure 6 such as an airplane, house, automobile, office equipment, medical equipment or other test equipment, and any other structure where private data communication is desired. Unlike the prior art systems, where interchangeable modules are known which usually contain only a primary module function, in the present invention the core 1 unit is a fully functional computer without a display and a power supply, the which is inert until combined with Annex 2. The capacity and speed of each core unit can be made compatible with the science of the prior art computer as with the annex used. The present invention provides a non-obvious system with respect to the cutting station of the prior art computer, wherein the cut-off computer (in the prior art) is fully functional apart from or in the cut state. The computer core unit 1 is never functional until it is inserted in Annex 2. Any system or means of activating the co-pending application 08 / 861,598 can be used in the present invention. The description of 08 / 861,598 is incorporated herein by reference. In Figure 7, a piece of medical, analytical, mechanical, electrical or other test equipment 17 is shown, with a port 18 for connecting to a printer, port 19 for connecting to a multiple meter reader, and an output 20 to connect to a power source. A matching core unit 1 is shown before it is inserted in Annex 2. Note that the core connecting means 3 is located on the front side of the fully enclosed core unit housing. Once inserted in Annex 2, the connecting means 3 will make and maintain contact with the Annex 4 conductor, thus supplying the power to activate the computer of the 5 core unit 1. Also the connection of core 1 and Annex 2 provides communication or transfer of information about a busbar located in Annex 2. The test equipment 17 has a monitor 22 and controls 21. As already established, the test equipment 17 can be of any type. The user can have the connectors 3 and 4, so that they are unique and the test results (eg doctor) can be kept confidential. In Figure 8, a usable computer 23 such as Mobile Assistant can have an integral Annex 2 with it. Computer 23 by itself will not work with a computer \ 5 until the core unit 1 is inserted therein into electrical contact with the annex 2. An energy port 25 is located in the computer 23 to connect to a battery. A uniquely configured core unit connector 3 is shown on the longitudinal side of the core unit 1; however, the connectors 3 0 and 4 can be located on any portion of the core housing and the annex 2. A port 24 is provided on the mobile computer 23 to connect to a monitor or screen. In Figure 9, a desk 16 is illustrated having an appendage constructed 2 located in any convenient part of the desk 5 16. The desk 16 is provided with a monitor 26, which will be functional after the activation of the core unit and the annex system The office worker may need to later transfer the core 1 unit from desk 16 to a laptop computer or the mobile computer in Figure 8. He can continue his desktop work contained in kernel 1 in the car or on a mobile computer 23 using the same core unit 1 after transferring it from the desktop attachment 2 to the mobile computer annex 2. O, the core unit 1 once removed * from the desktop attachment 2 can be used in an environment completely different mobile when used in a car or mobile computer 23. Figure 10 illustrates a completely closed unit housing 27, which only has communication means 3 towards the other structures. As already noted, the connector means 3 can be any external portion of the housing 1 of unit 27 of unit 1. The connector 3 is connected to a connector 4 in annex 2 to activate and present the bus connection between the two components 1 and 2. It is important that no component of the computer is removed from unit 1. 20 The illustration in Figure 11 shows a core unit 1 before it is inserted into an annex 2 located on the armrest, console, dashboard, or any other section 28 of the car or vehicle. Here, the connector 3 is located in the bottom of the totally closed core unit housing 27. The resting arm 28 (or other portion of the automobile) has ports 29, 30, 31 and 32 to connect to automobile sensors, GPS, display and automobile communication system, such as cell phone. The core unit 1 can verify any and all functions of the car and can still be removed and used on a desk in a completely different environment. Preferred and optimally preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described herein and shown in the accompanying drawings to illustrate the underlined principles of the invention, but it should be understood that numerous embodiments may be made. modifications and ramifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. fifteen 25

Claims (10)

# CLAIMS

1 .- A computer system comprising at least two separate structures, a first structure being a mobile core unit 5 having all the normal components of a conventional general-purpose computer in a single housing, except a screen and a source of energy, a second, structure being an annex able to enclose at least a portion of and interact with the first structure, the first The structure being non-functional as a computer unless it is in electrical contact with the second structure through connection means, the first and second structures having matching connecting means compatible, the second structure comprising a power connection to the The first structure and peripheral connector ports to cooperate with the first structure when said first structure is in electrical contact with them, the connection means being the only means of communication with the normal interior components of the first structure.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first structure when activated has activation means selected from the group consisting of audio activation means, pen activation means, brain activation means, means of ocular tracking activation, means of 25 mouse activation means of keyboard activation, communication activation means and mixtures thereof.

3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the second structure is an integral portion of a third structure, such as a building, vehicle, communication device, machine, apparatus, television, article or other device.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the second structure is a component of the computer.

5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the second structure is a component of the vehicle. The system according to claim 1, wherein the second structure is a component of a building. 7. The system according to claim 1, wherein the second structure is a component of an apparatus. 8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the second structure has means of connection to a screen. 9. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first structure has means to connect to a computer supported by a mobile user. 10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first structure comprises a single housing comprising a processor, computer memory means, computer storage means, an input / output control, and means for connection electrical to the second structure. 1 .- A core computer unit comprising in combination a core housing, internal core components and an external core connector, said internal components comprising all the components of a conventional computer, all in electrical connection with the external core connector, said core computer unit having power connection means through the external core connector for electrical connection to an annex, without said means of power connection to said core computer unit remaining inactive and non-functional, the electrical connection with the core computer unit supplying any function of 10 desired computer dictated by the annex, said internal core components having means to cooperate with the annex to provide the computer function with peripherals in communication with the annex, external core connectors having adapted means to cooperate with a connector in the 15 annex to provide the electrical connection between the core computer unit and the annex. 12. The core computer unit according to claim 11, wherein the unit has means through the annex to communicate with a function selected from the group that 20 consists of U.S.B., communication serial ports, flexible disks, video graphics adapters, P.C. I., busbars, screens mounted on the upper part, audio input / output means, energy media, IRDA media, PCMCIA cards, activation means and mixtures thereof. 13. The core computer unit according to claim 1, wherein the unit has means through the annex to communicate with the PCMCIA cards connected to the annex. 14. The core computer unit according to claim 1, wherein the unit has means through the annex to communicate with and operate the activation means selected from the group consisting of mouse activation, keyboard , audio activation, eye tracking activation means, pen activation means, electroencephalographic deactivation means, and mixtures thereof. 15. The core computer unit according to claim 1, wherein the unit has means to communicate with the ports located in the annex. 1

6.- The core computer unit according to the 15 claim 1, wherein the power connection means comprise a control in electrical connection to all internal core components and having means to match the compatible connector means for the annex. 1

7. The core computer unit according to claim 1, wherein the core housing is completely sealed, so that the internal core components can not be changed or modified. 1

8. The core computer unit according to claim 1, wherein the core computer unit 25 has means when connected to the annex to provide development capability to interface with external sources of information data. 1

9. The core computer unit according to claim 11, wherein the core housing 5 permanently closes a processor, memory means, internal storage means, activation means, video display controller means, input / output controller means, and means for communicating with external sources of information data. 20. The core computer unit according to claim 1, wherein the core housing comprises at least connection means adapted for the electrical connection to at least one of the connection means in the annex, the core computer unit having means to communicate with the 15 only through said connection means. 20 25 RESU MEN A computer system having two structures, a mobile core unit and an attachment capable of enclosing and cooperating with the core unit is described. The core unit has all the components of a general purpose computer, except a screen and a power source. This unit * Core by itself is not functional like a computer, unless it is in electrical contact with the annex. The annex has 10 several connector ports to connect the peripherals to the system.