CA3077628A1 - A computer console inside a backpack with an integrated display screen - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a computer system console assembled inside a backpack. The backpack comprises of a display screen as the front face, and enclosed from every side with either a rigid hard casing or a soft casing, forming an inner compartment. The backpack has an opening functionality that is secured with a locking mechanism to access the inner compartment. There are at least three hoops or connectors to connect binds, ties, straps or vest to be worn on the user's back. The bottom and either one of the lateral sides have stands which position the backpack vertically or horizontally, upright. One of the lateral side contains ports for the motherboard extension such as the: USB, HDMI, Ethernet, Power supply, and air vents. Date recue/ Received Date 2020-04-07

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND PRIOR ART
The invention pertains generally to a computer system, specifically to gaming-multimedia system assembled inside a backpack with integrated display. The modern day gaming consoles and multimedia devices require an AC electric source to be powered 'on', an open space for mounting, a separate display screen for visual output, such as a television or a monitor.
These consoles are relatively large in size and are not portable. The required display units with these console devices are large, delicate, and are impractical to travel with. Numerous attempts have been made trying to make these consoles portable. The current market provides solutions in forms of suitcase-style portable cases, but face challenges in power supply and efficient portability. These products operate on AC power output, which limits the product usage to the provision of a power outlet. Moreover, the case's storage is limited to storing only one console causing inconvenience adding extra luggage to the user.
The present invention provides an advantageous solution through high computing power, visual display output, portability, storage space and a backup battery for power. All solutions are integrated together inside a backpack. Hence, in practical terms, the backpack can be carried on the user's back making it highly portable; providing storage space compartment for the user, pertains a powerful battery to power the circuitry, thus allowing the product to operate without the need for an AC power outlet. The screen on the backpack is the primary display, which is also capable of being a secondary display for other devices.
Date recue/ Received Date 2020-04-07 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Considered broadly, the invention pertains to a computer system specifically used for gaming and multimedia, which is encased in a backpack with a display screen as the front face of the product. The computer system comprises of a motherboard; which comprises of; a processor, a graphic card, Memory RAM, a WiFi card, a BIOS, a battery, a cooling assembly, and audio output assembly. This system is enclosed inside a safe, waterproof and shockproof compartment. This computer assembly connects to a display screen which is the front face of the backpack. This screen is the primary display output for the system. The additional attachments to the motherboard can be made through the ports that are placed on the lateral sides of the product. These ports include USB, HDMI, Thunderbolt, Ethernet etc., that provide connectivity to cellphones, controllers, computers etc. The bottom side has a set of wheels and protruding legs that position the backpack vertically upright, mounting the display in a portrait orientation. The lateral side has similar protruding legs and a tilting mechanism to position the backpack horizontally, upwards providing a landscape orientation to the screen and can be tilted at limited viewing angles. The top side has a locking mechanism that secures the backpack's opening and closing functionality and provides access to the inner compartments. The rear-side of the backpack integrates attachments to connect straps, belts, binds, ties or a vest to the backpack providing comfortable portability, worn on the user's back.
In the drawings, which form a part of this specification, Fig 1 is a three-dimensional view of the front and top of a first embodiment of the invention;
Fig 2 is the front perspective view of the invention;
Fig 3 is the side or lateral perspective view of the invention;
Fig 4 is the top and bottom perspective view of the invention;
Fig 5 is a three-dimensional view of the rear and top of the invention;
Fig 6 is the three-dimensional view illustrating an opened back cover of the invention;
Fig 7 is a front perspective view of the invention, illustrating the placement of a computer assembly, the display screen and protective cover;
Date recue/ Received Date 2020-04-07 Detailed Description Of The Invention The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated models of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention. The scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
The terms "back", "rear", "posterior", "anterior", "front", "lateral", "top", "bottom" used here-in in relation to the backpack, such that the region or face nearest to the user's back when the backpack is worn, is the "back", "rear" or "posterior". Relatively, the region or face, away from the user's back when the backpack is worn, is the "front" or "anterior". The region or face between the "back" and "front" of the backpack, is the "lateral". The region or the face closest to the ground when the backpack is worn is referred to as "bottom" and the relative opposite region or face is referred to as "top".
The present invention is a portable computer system console, enclosed inside a backpack and can be worn on the user's back. The front or the anterior side of the invention is a display screen which is the primary display output for the console. The rear or the posterior side has cushion and hoops or attachments to install shoulder straps or vest for comfort carriage and portability. The lateral sides have ports for the motherboard extension to enhance connectivity and power supply.
It also stands to orient the product in landscape mode and has a tilting mechanism to angle the product's placement at desired viewing angles. The bottom side has stands for the product to balance, stand upright in a portrait orientation, and has a pair of wheels to drag the product across. The top has a locking mechanism for accessing the inner compartments of the products and a handle bar for grip to hold the backpack.
Referring to Fig 1-7, the anterior face of the backpack 10 is a screen 52 installed securely inside a transparent flat object 12 particularly a plastic that ensures protection and avoid direct contact to the screen 52. The screen 52 is mounted on safe standoffs that provide security through advanced shock-proofing and flexibility. The screen 52 size can range from 8 inches to 20 inches, can be flexible, fold-able, slide-able, triple faced. The top side of the screen 52 holds a company logo 16 that can be embossed, digital, or LED. The screen 52 is the primary display output for the console.
The posterior of the backpack 10 is the part that aligns against the back of the user. This part is generally a sweat-free breathable cushion 38 that supports and provides comfort to the user's back.
There are at least three connectors 36 for installing a pair of shoulder straps or a vest that ensures easy comfortable hands-free portability. This side may further include ports and connections to attach heating or cooling pads that align with the cushion to provide heating or cooling based on weather changes.
One of the lateral sides have ports 44 for the motherboard's 54 extension and power supply. These ports mainly include power supply port, USB, HDMI, Thunderbolts, Aux., thus making the product compatible with other devices. The speakers 46 for audio output are installed on each of the lateral sides. The motherboard 54 has a cooling assembly that requires an exhaust 40 which is installed on either of the lateral sides. The ports 44 are secured using a water-proof detachable cover to keep water, snow or dust from entering the ports. The other lateral side has protruding stands 24 and a tilting mechanism that helps mounting the product in landscape orientation. This provides customized viewing angles and stability to the product.
The bottom side of the backpack 10 has stands 26 and wheels 28 for mounting the product in portrait mode and provides further stability to the product orientation. The top side has a handle bar 18 to Date recue/ Received Date 2020-04-07 provide a comfort grip to the backpack 10 and holds the latch to the locking mechanism 22. This locking mechanism 22 could be mechanical or electronics and provides access to the inner compartment 34 of the backpack 10.
The inner compartment 34 of the backpack 10 is the basic storage space. Its secured from one side by the back panel and other side from a protective front panel; which is also the base of the motherboard assembly 54. There are pockets and sleeves that provide custom utility storage for user's peripherals.
The inner compartment 34 may further include custom cellphone pockets to provide wireless charging.
The motherboard assembly 54 is mounted on the opposite side of the inner panel. It sits on a platform with rubber supports for shock proofing and safety. The motherboard 54 includes a basic assembly of, but is not limited to, an integrated processor 58, an integrated or non-integrated graphic card 56, a WiFi-card 60, an HDD storage, NVMe ports, eDP ports, Audio output 46, USB
extensions, HDMI
extensions, Ethernet extensions, an audio output assembly, a power button. The motherboard 54 is connected to a battery 62. The battery 62 extends to the Power port which uses a power supply cable for AC power input for recharging. The battery 62 can be recharged through multiple methods. An AC
output connection, use of solar panels, use of kinetic energy generated by user's movements can be used to recharge the battery 62.
The backpack 10 is in-lined with shockproof rubber and foam along the edges and corners. A
waterproof layer is integrated between the inner and outer layers of the backpack's body to keep water from seeping in.
The system runs a software that can be connected to the user's smartphone through another software application. This software is the basic User Interface for the system. A
handheld controller is the primary Input device and the smartphone software application is the secondary Input device.
Date recue/ Received Date 2020-04-07

Claims (19)

Claims The embodiment of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:

1. A computer console inside a backpack with integrated display, said computer system comprising:
at least one motherboard;
a processor;
a graphic processing unit;
a network card;
at least one chip of RAM;
an audio output assembly;
a cooling assembly;
a battery;
a system software;
an integrated visual display screen;
extensions ports for connectivity and power supply.

2. A computer system of claim 1, wherein the said processor, graphic processing unit, network card, RAM, audio assembly, display screen, cooling assembly and battery assemble together on the motherboard to form a functional computer.

3. A backpack comprising:
a front side, a back side, a top side, a bottom side, two lateral sides;

4. A backpack of claim 3, wherein the said front, back, top, bottom and lateral sides join together to form an inner compartment.

5. The backpack of claim 3, wherein the inner compartment secures the said computer system.

6. The backpack of claim 3, wherein the front side or face is formed by the said integrated visual display screen.

7. The backpack of claim 3, wherein the rear side holds at least three connectors, attachments, fitments or clamps to install binds, ties, shoulder straps or vest for the backpack to be disposed over the user's back.

8. The backpack of claim 3, wherein the top side or the lateral sides holds a locking mechanism to access the inner compartment of the backpack.

9. The backpack of claim 3, wherein the rear and lateral sides comprises:
air vents for said cooling assembly;
access to said extension ports;
stands for mounting and orientation of the backpack;
Date recue/ Received Date 2020-04-07 a tilting mechanism to orient the visual display screen to desired viewing angles;
a set of speakers connected to said audio assembly.

10. The backpack of claim 3, wherein the bottom side holds stands for mounting the backpack vertically upward, a pair of wheels to move the backpack.

11. The backpack of claim 3, wherein the inner compartment consists of ports and pads for wired and wireless charging of user's other devices.

12. The computer system of claim 1, wherein the said integrated visual display screen is at least 8 inches.

13. The computer system on claim 1, wherein the said integrated visual display screen is flexible and foldable.

14. The computer system of claim 1, wherein the said battery recharges using AC power outlet.

15. The computer system of claim 1, wherein the said battery recharges using solar energy.

16. The computer system of claim 1, wherein the said battery recharges using kinetic energy based on user's movements.

17. The computer system of claim 1, wherein the said system software is the primary operating system for the console.

18. The computer system of claim 1, further comprising a game style controller used to operate the said system software.

19. The computer system on claim 1, further comprising a cellphone software application used to remotely operate the said system software.
Date recue/ Received Date 2020-04-07