GB2605779A

GB2605779A - Integrated device

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Publication number: GB2605779A
Application number: GB2105002.6A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Rowles Adam; Edmondson Daniel
Original assignee: Aptamix Ltd
Current assignee: Aptamix Ltd
Priority date: 2021-04-08
Filing date: 2021-04-08
Publication date: 2022-10-19
Also published as: GB202105002D0

Abstract

An integrated workstation 100 comprises base 102, stand 104 and display 106 portions, each repositionable between first and second configurations. The base 102 includes power and peripheral inputs. The display portion 106 includes a screen, a housing, and a central power unit within the casing. The power unit connects to the screen, power input and peripheral input via first, second and third electrical communications members. The display portion 106 alternates between compact and extended configurations. The base 102 may include opposing feet 202, 204 linked to sides of a central portion 206 by connecting members 208, 210. The middle section 206, first linkage 208 and first foot 202 may each have an internal channel accommodating a fourth electrical member in connection with the power unit. The stand 104 may be adjustable in height and include a mount, optionally including first and second U-shaped tubes, which may connect to first and second monitors of the display portion 106.

Description

INTEGRATED DEVICE

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to desktop hardware. In particular, the present invention relates to an integrated workstation device for increased mobility and ease of setup.

BACKGROUND

Remote working has become increasingly common in recent years, with the lockdown implemented in 2020 leading to a significant shift towards remote working. With this increase in remote working, it may be envisaged that the requirement for dedicated office space will gradually reduce. However, in-person meetings are unlikely to cease and there may be a need for portable workstations that allow users to quickly set up a workspace whilst on the go.

Existing technology that provides a user with portable workstations involves the concept of a module that is attached to the back of a user's laptop that provides 1 or 2 extra screens, and is connected via USB-A connection. This technology aims to solve the problem of small screen space causing unproductivity with flexible, on-the-go working; however, this model is still un-ergonomic due to the lack of height and small screen space. Also, the weight of the module may put a strain on the laptop hinges, and makes it more cumbersome to carry around. This technology has also been found to drain the laptop's battery or decrease the processing speed. Other technologies involve setting up a plurality of separate products, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a screen, and a dock.

The setup of these products can take a long time and may often lead to messy cabling and dysfunctional technology.

The present invention has been devised to mitigate or overcome at least some of the above-mentioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure generally provides an integrated workstation having a base, a stand, and a display. The integrated workstation can alternate between a compact and an extended configuration.

In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an integrated workstation comprising: a base portion configured to provide stability to the integrated workstation, the base portion comprising: a power input; and a peripheral input; a stand portion connected to the base portion; a display portion connected to the stand portion, the display portion comprising: a display member; a housing; and a central power unit accommodated within the housing, wherein the central power unit is in electrical communication with: the display member via a first electrical communications member; the power input via a second electrical communications member; and the peripheral input via a third electrical communications member; wherein the base portion, the stand portion and the display portion are each configured to alternate between a first configuration and a second configuration; and wherein the display portion is configured to alternate between a compact configuration and an extended configuration such that the integrated workstation can alternate between occupying a first volume and a second volume.

The present invention provides an integrated workstation that may be adjusted such that it occupies a smaller volume. This may be achieved in several ways, including compacting the base portion, compacting the stand portion, and/or compacting the display portion. Occupying a smaller volume advantageously provides a means by which the integrated workstation can be more easily transported between locations. The alternation between said first volume and second volume is also substantially easier than is the case with the present state of the art, with the base portion, the stand portion, and the display portion each being easily compacted. Furthermore, the integrated workstation provides a central power unit having a single power supply. This central power unit provides power to each of the components of the integrated workstation which removes the need for a number of external power supplies being connected to each component. This single power supply helps reduce the number or volume of wires that are usually required for such a set up. This may be particularly useful for users who may be "on the go" and require a fast and easy setup of their workstation.

Preferably, the electrical communications members are electrical cables. In this way, electrical communication may be provided to each of the components via the electrical cables.

Preferably, the means of access comprises a display channel, a stand channel, and a base channel. Preferably, the display portion comprises an interior channel, the stand portion comprises an interior channel, and the base portion comprises an interior channel. These interior channels advantageously provide a means by which the electrical cables may connect or communicate with each of the components of the workstation and any peripherals that may be attached to the workstation. Furthermore, the channels being in the interior of the workstation portions advantageously prevents the electrical cables from taking up space outside of the workstation, which in turn improves the safety of the device as the risk of a person tripping over said cables is reduced.

Preferably, the base portion further comprises: a central base portion; a first foot; a first connecting member connecting the first foot to a first side of the central base portion; a second foot; and a second connecting member connecting the second foot to a second side of the central base portion; wherein the second side opposes the first side. In this way, the central base portion may provide a footprint to the device which advantageously provides an improved means of providing support.

Preferably, the first and second connecting members are telescopic, thereby facilitating alternation between the compact configuration and the extended configuration. In particular, the first and second connecting members preferably each comprise a series of concentric sections having cross sections of different dimensions, such that the sections are able to slide within one another. In this way, a length of the connecting members may be adjusted. A higher length of the connecting members leads to a larger footprint size, thereby increasing the support provided by the base section. A lower length of the connecting members leads to a lower footprint size which advantageously reduces the volume occupied by the integrated workstation. In this way, the integrated workstation may be more easily packed away.

Preferably, the central base portion comprises the power input and the peripheral input.

In this way, the power input and the peripheral input may be more accessible to the user.

Additionally, this location of the power input and the peripheral input may advantageously provide greater flexibility of location for the workstation in use.

The power input may be an IEC input. This!EC input is preferably configured to receive an IEC power cord. In this way, the integrated workstation may advantageously be plugged in anywhere that accepts an!EC power cord. Alternative power inputs may be envisaged.

Preferably, the peripheral input is one or more selected from the range of: a USB-A input; and a USB-C input. In this way, the integrated workstation may easily provide power to any device using a USB-A or USB-C cord.

Preferably, the central base portion, the first connecting member, and the first foot each comprise an internal channel configured to accommodate a fourth electrical communications member, the fourth electrical communications member being in electrical communication with the central power unit. The fourth electrical communications member is preferably also an electrical cable. In this way, a means for accessing power from the central unit may be provided to the first foot.

Preferably, the first foot comprises a charging member in electrical communication with the fourth electrical communications member. Further preferably, the charging member is a wireless charging device. In this way, the user may charge a device by placing said device within proximity of the first foot. Advantageously, the first foot is likely to be accessible to the user and as such, the user may charge said device.

Preferably, the stand portion comprises: a housing column; a mount; and a height adjustment member.

Preferably, the housing column comprises: an inner housing; and an outer housing; wherein the outer housing and the inner housing comprise a substantially similar cross section; wherein the dimensions of the inner housing cross section are configured such that the inner housing fits within the outer housing. Preferably, the housing column is upright with respect to the base portion. Preferably, the stand portion is connected to the base portion by a lower end of the inner housing being attached to an upper end of the central base portion, such that the inner housing is stationary.

Preferably, the height adjustment member is a cylinder comprising: a piston; and a gas housed within the cylinder; wherein the piston is configured to adjust a length of the cylinder in response to a change in a pressure of the gas. Preferably, a first end of the cylinder is affixed to an upper portion of the outer housing and a second end of the cylinder is affixed to a lower portion of the inner housing such that a change in length of the cylinder causes a corresponding change in height of the housing column, thereby facilitating alternation between the compact configuration and the extended configuration. In this way, a change in length of the cylinder may lead to the outer housing moving upwards with respect to the stationary inner housing. Advantageously, the pressure of the gas may be controlled and as such, the height of the housing column may also be controlled.

In some embodiments, the height adjustment member is an electronic adjustment member. The electronic adjustment member preferably comprises an internal rail, a gear rod, an electronic motor, and an operating member. Preferably, the electronic motor is in electrical communication with the gear rod, the IEC connector, and the operating member. The internal rail preferably extends along an axis of the housing. A mount member is preferably configured to traverse the internal rail. The gear rod is preferably configured to guide the internal rail. The electronic motor is preferably configured to rotate the gear rod. The operating member is preferably configured to provide instructions to the electronic motor. For example, the operating member may comprise a first button configured to provide a first instruction, and a second button configured to provide a second instruction. The first instruction may provide an instruction configured to cause the electronic motor to rotate the gear rod in a first direction. The second instruction may provide an instruction configured to cause the electronic motor to rotate the gear rod in a second direction, the second direction opposing the first direction Preferably, the mount comprises a first U-shaped tube and a second U-shaped tube, each U-shape tube respectively comprising: a first linear portion, a first end of the first linear portion being connected to the housing column; a non-linear portion rotatably, a first end of the non-linear portion being rotatably connected to a second end of the first linear portion; and a second linear portion, a second end of the non-linear portion being rotatably connected to a second end of the non-linear portion. Preferably, the rotatable connections are each provided by a respective hinge. In this way, the different portions of the U-shaped tubes may advantageously rotate relative to one another, thereby providing a greater degree of freedom to the mounted device. The U-shaped tubes advantageously enable sufficient rotation for foldability of the display portion. Preferably, the U-shaped tubes each comprise an interior channel configured to accommodate the electrical cables. Advantageously, these interior channels provide a route for the cables between the display portion and the base portion.

Preferably, the display portion comprises: a first display portion comprising: a first display member having a planar face; and a first housing configured to accommodate the second linear portion of the first U-shaped tube; a second display portion comprising: a second display member having a planar face; and a second housing configured to accommodate the second linear portion of the second U-shaped tube. The display portion may be a display screen. Alternatively, the display portion may be a display holder configured to accommodate an external display, for example a mobile device having a display screen.

Preferably, the first U-shaped tube facilitates rotation of the first display member and the second U-shaped tube facilitates rotation of the second display member, thereby facilitating alternation between the compact configuration and the extended configuration. Preferably, in the compact configuration, the first display member faces the second display member; and in the extended configuration, the first display member and the second display member are coplanar. In this way, the display members may be advantageously rotated so as to occupy a smaller volume, thereby allowing the integrated workstation to be more easily packed away.

In some embodiments, the display portion further comprises one or more selected from the range of: an image capturing device; and a display interface device. The image capturing device may be a webcam. The display interface device may be a HDM I port. The image capturing device and the display interface device are preferably in electrical communication with the central power unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

One or more embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of an integrated work station according to the present invention; Figure 2a is a perspective view of a cross section of a stand portion of the integrated work station; Figure 2b is a side view of the cross section of the stand portion; Figure 3 is a rear sectional view of the integrated workstation; and Figure 4 is a side view of a cross section of a stand portion and a central base portion according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an integrated workstation 100 comprising a base portion 102, a stand portion 104, and a display portion 106. The stand portion 104 is in mechanical communication with the base portion 102. The display portion 106 is in mechanical communication with the stand portion 104. Accordingly, the base portion 102, the stand portion 104, and the display portion 106 form a unified structure, the unified structure being the integrated workstation 100.

The base portion 102 comprises a first foot 202, a second foot 204, and a central base portion 206. The central base portion 206 comprises a substantially cuboidal shape. The first foot 202 is connected to a first side of the central base portion 206 via a first connecting member 208. The second foot 204 is connected to a second side of the central base portion 206 via a second connecting member 210. The first side 206A of the central base portion 206 opposes the second side 2063 of the central base portion 206 such that the first connecting member 208 and the second connecting member 210 extend along the same axis. The first foot 202 extends from the first connecting member 208 along an axis perpendicular to the connecting member axis. Similarly, the second foot 204 extends from the second connecting member 210 along the same axis perpendicular to the connecting member axis, such that the first foot 202 and the second foot 204 are substantially parallel. The first foot and the second foot are not limited to being perpendicular and may instead extend at any angle relative to one another.

The first foot 202 comprises a first section 202A, and a flared portion 2023. The first section 202A extends from a proximal end of the first foot 202. The flared portion 202B extends from a distal end of the first section 202A to a distal end of the first foot 202. The first section 202A comprises a constant foot width of 20 mm. The flared portion 202B comprises a variable foot width which increases from 20 mm to 60 mm along a longitudinal axis of the first foot 202. An outer face of the first foot 202 is substantially planar along the first section 202A and the flared portion 202B. An inner face of the first foot 202 is substantially planar along the first section 202A and non-planar along the flared portion 2023. The first foot 202 and the second foot 204 are substantially similar in shape.

The first foot 202 further comprises a charging portion 212, the charging portion 212 occupying the flared portion of the first foot 202. The charging portion 212 in the present embodiment is a wireless charger 212 configured to charge a device, e.g. a mobile device, without a cable connection. Whilst the second foot 204 is not depicted as comprising a wireless charger 212, it may be envisaged that it also comprises one such that both foots each comprise a wireless charger 212. Also, it may be envisaged that the charging portion 212 is not wireless, such that the charging portion 212 comprises an electrical connection configured to accept a charging cable of a device (not shown).

As mentioned above, the central base portion 206 is substantially cuboidal in shape and comprises four sides. The first side comprises an electrical connector 214. In the embodiment shown, the electrical connector 214 is a socket 214, configured to accept a plug of a device (not shown). The second side comprises an additional electrical connector (not shown). This additional electrical connector may be, for example, an IEC connection configured to accept an IEC connector. This IEC connector is configured to connect to a main 240 V power supply and provide power to the workstation 100. It may be envisaged that the second side comprises a plurality of electrical connectors. A third side of the central base portion 206 comprises a power switch 220. The power switch 220 is configured to alternate between an 'on' position and an 'off' position. A fourth side of the central base portion 206 comprises a plurality of peripheral device connectors 216 and a network connector 218. The peripheral device connectors 216 are configured to facilitate connection of peripheral devices, such as a computer keyboard or mouse. In the present invention, the peripheral device connectors 216 include three USB-A connectors and a USB-C connection.

The first connecting member 208 comprises an anterior end 208A and a posterior end 208B. The anterior end 208A is affixed to the inner face of the first section 202A. The posterior end 208B is affixed to the first side of the central base portion 206. The first connecting member 208 comprises a plurality of concentric sections configured to slide into one another, such that the first connecting member 208 is telescopic. Accordingly, a length of the connecting member may be adjusted between a first length of 25 mm and a second length of 120 mm. Consequently, a distance between the first foot 202 and the second foot 204 may also be adjusted. The second connecting member 210 is substantially similar to the first connecting member 208. Accordingly, the distance between the first foot and the second foot may be increased by 300 mm. Consequently, a footprint size of the base portion 102 may increase, thereby increases the stability of the workstation 100.

Figure 2a depicts a perspective view of a cross section of the stand portion 104 and the central base portion 206. The stand portion 104 comprises a housing 302 and a strut member 304. Figure 2b depicts a side view of the cross section of the stand portion 104 and the central base portion 206.

The housing 302 comprises an inner housing 302A and an outer housing 302B. The inner housing 302A and the outer housing 302B are substantially cuboidal in shape, each having a square cross section. The inner housing 302A and the outer housing 302B also each have a pair of opposing open faces. The inner housing 302A and the outer housing 302B are also concentric. The square cross section of the inner housing 302A comprises a lower width than the square cross section of the outer housing 302B, such that the inner housing 302A fits within the outer housing 302B. The outer housing 302B is configured to slide along a longitudinal axis of the housing, along an exterior of the inner housing 302A.

The inner housing 302A is affixed to an interior portion of the central base portion 206. Similar to the outer housing 302B, the central base portion 206 comprises a square cross section having a width that is greater than the width of the inner housing cross section. Accordingly, the inner housing 302A also fits within the central base portion 206.

In particular, a lower outer end of the inner housing 302A is affixed to an upper interior end of the central base portion 206. In the present embodiment, the central base cross section matches the outer housing cross section such that the sides of the outer housing 302B are flush with the sides of the central base portion 206.

The strut member 304 occupies an interior of the housing 302. In particular, a first end 304A of the strut member 304 is affixed to a lower end of the inner housing 302A and a second end 304B of the strut member 304 is affixed to an upper end of the outer housing 302B. The strut member 304 is configured to alternate between a first length and a second length such that the outer housing 304B alternates between a first position and a second position. The first length may be 230 mm and the second length may be 300 mm. Accordingly, the outer housing 304B may slide along the longitudinal axis of the housing along distance of 70 mm relative to the inner housing 304A, thereby adjusting a height of the housing 304.

In the embodiment depicted in Figures 2a and 2b, the strut member 304 is a gas strut 304. The gas strut 304 comprises a cylinder. The cylinder comprises a piston and a gas. The piston is configured to slide along an interior of the cylinder in response to a change in pressure of the gas. The change in pressure of the gas occurs in response to an external force. For example, a downward force applied to the display portion 106 may provide a corresponding downward force to the piston, thereby reducing a volume of the gas and increasing the pressure.

Figure 4 shows a side view of a cross section of a stand portion 504 and a central base portion 506 according to an alternate embodiment. In this alternate embodiment, a housing 520 of the stand portion 504 comprises an internal rail 521, a gear rod 522, an electronic motor 523, and an operating member (not shown). The electronic motor 523 is in electrical communication with the gear rod 522, the IEC connector, and the operating member. The internal rail 521 extends along an axis of the housing 520. A mount member 510 is configured to traverse the internal rail 522. The gear rod 522 is configured to guide the internal rail 521. The electronic motor 523 is configured to rotate the gear rod 522. The operating member is configured to provide instructions to the electronic motor 523. For example, the operating member may comprise a first button configured to provide a first instruction, and a second button configured to provide a second instruction. The first instruction may provide an instruction configured to cause the electronic motor 523 to rotate the gear rod 522 in a first direction. The second instruction may provide an instruction configured to cause the electronic motor 523 to rotate the gear rod 522 in a second direction, the second direction opposing the first direction.

Figure 3 shows a rear sectional view of the integrated workstation 100. The display portion 106 depicted in Figure 3 comprises a first screen member 402 and a second screen member 404. The display portion 106 further comprises a first screen mount 406 and a second screen mount 408, wherein the screen mounts are configured to facilitate an upright orientation of the respective screen member. Each of the screen mounts are in mechanical communication with a mount member 410. The mount member 410 is attached to the stand portion 104 such that an adjustment in the height of the housing 304 causes a corresponding adjustment to a vertical position of the screens.

Turning back to Figure 2a and Figure 2b, the first screen mount 406 is shown. The first screen mount is substantially tubular in shape. More particularly, the first screen mount is a U-shaped tube comprising a first linear portion 406A, a non-linear portion 406B, and a second linear portion 406C. An anterior end of the first linear portion 406A is connected to the mount member 410. The mount member 410 provides a fixing between the first screen mount 406 and the housing 304. The non-linear portion 406B is connected to the first linear portion 406A via a first hinge (not shown). The hinge facilitates rotation of the first linear portion 406A and the non-linear portion 4060 relative to one another, about a central axis of the linear portion 406A. The second linear portion 406C is connected to the non-linear portion 406B via a second hinge (not shown). The hinge facilitates rotation of the second linear portion 4060 and the non-linear portion 406B relative to one another, about a central axis of the second linear portion 4060. The second linear portion 4060 comprises an open end. The non-linear portion 406B is oriented such that the linear portions 406A, 4060 are adjacent and parallel. The second screen mount 408 is substantially similar to the first screen mount 406.

The first screen member 402 comprises a display portion 402A. The display portion 402A is an LCD display configured to provide information in pictorial form to the user. The first screen member 402 houses an interior channel 402B, a central electrical communications unit 4020, an image recording member 402D, and a display port 402E.

The interior channel 402B comprises a shape corresponding to the second linear portion 4060 and is configured to accommodate said second linear portion 4060. In particular, the second linear portion 4060 is encompassed by the interior channel 402B. Rotation of the second linear portion 4060 allows the first screen member 402 to correspondingly pivot about the central axis of the second linear portion 4060. The image recording member 402D abuts an upper surface of the first screen member 402. The image recording member 402D is a webcam 402D in the present embodiment. The display port 402E abuts a lower surface of the first screen member 402. The display port 402E is a HDMI port 402E in the present embodiment.

The central unit 4020 is in electrical communication with the IEC connector, the peripheral device connectors 216, and the network connector 218. This electrical communication is provided by a plurality of electrical cables 430A. A first end of each of the electrical cables 430A is connected to the central electrical communications unit 4020. The electrical cables 430A are routed through an interior of the first screen member 402 and into the open end of the second linear portion 4060. The electrical cables 430A traverse interiors of the second liner portion 4060, the non-linear portion 406B, and the first linear portion 406A. The electrical cables 430A also traverse the housing 302 via the open end of the first linear portion 406A and the upper open face of the outer housing 302B. The electrical cables 430A exit the housing 302, into the central base portion 206, via the lower open face of the inner housing 302A. Accordingly, a second end of each of the electrical cables 430A provides a respective connection at the central base portion 206. An electrical cable 430B is configured to follow the same routing as the electrical cables 430A but additionally traverses an interior of the central base portion 206, an interior of the first connecting member 208, and an interior of the first foot 202, with the second end of this electrical cable 430B connecting to the wireless charging portion 212. Accordingly, the central unit 4020 is in electrical communication with the wireless charging portion 212 such that power is provided to the wireless charging portion 212 by the central unit 4020. An electrical cable 430D facilitates electrical communication between the central unit 4020 and the image recording member 402D. Finally, a display cable 430E is connected to the display port 402E such that electrical communication is provided between the central unit 402C and the display port 402E.

The second screen member 404 is substantially similar to the first screen member 402. However, the second screen member comprises a central unit 4040 rather than the central unit 402C. The central unit 4040 is in electrical communication with the IEC connector via an electrical cable 432. The central unit 4040 additionally comprises a first power adaptor 4050 and a second power adaptor 406C. In some embodiments, the second power adaptor 4060 comprises two power adaptors. The first power adaptor 4050 is in electrical communication with the central unit 4020 and is configured to provide a reduced voltage to the central unit 4020. For example, the first power adaptor 4050 may reduce the voltage provided by the IEC connector to 20 V. The second power adaptors 4060 are each in electrical communication with a respective display portion 402A, 404A. The second power adaptors 4060 are configured to reduce the voltage provided by the IEC connector to an operational voltage for the display portions 402A, 404A of, for example, 14.4 V. The central unit 4040 is in electrical communication with the electrical connector 214 and the additional electrical connector via electrical cables 432. The layout of the electrical cables 432 is substantially similar to the layout of the electrical cables 430, with the electrical cables 432 being routed via the second screen mount 408.

The description provided herein may be directed to specific implementations. It should be understood that the discussion provided herein is provided for the purpose of enabling a person with ordinary skill in the art to make and use any subject matter defined herein by the subject matter of the claims.

It should be intended that the subject matter of the claims not be limited to the implementations and illustrations provided herein, but include modified forms of those implementations including portions of implementations and combinations of elements of different implementations in accordance with the claims. It should be appreciated that in the development of any such implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions should be made to achieve a developers' specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business related constraints, which may vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it should be appreciated that such a development effort may be complex and time consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking of design, fabrication, and manufacture for those of ordinary skill having benefit of this invention.

Reference has been made in detail to various implementations, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and figures. In the detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the invention provided herein. However, the invention provided herein may be practiced without these specific details. In some other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, circuits, and networks have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure details of the embodiments.

It should also be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element. The first element and the second element are both elements, respectively, but they are not to be considered the same element.

The terminology used in the description of the invention provided herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations and is not intended to limit the invention provided herein. As used in the description of the invention provided herein and appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term "and/or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The terms "includes," "including," "comprises," and/or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify a presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.

As used herein, the term "if' may be construed to mean "when" or "upon" or "in response to determining" or "in response to detecting," depending on the context. Similarly, the phrase "if it is determined" or "if [a stated condition or event] is detected" may be construed to mean "upon determining" or in response to determining" or "upon detecting [the stated condition or event]" or "in response to detecting [the stated condition or event]," depending on the context. The terms "up" and "down"; "upper' and "lower"; "upwardly" and "downwardly"; "below" and "above"; and other similar terms indicating relative positions above or below a given point or element may be used in connection with some implementations of various technologies described herein.

While the foregoing is directed to implementations of various techniques described herein, other and further implementations may be devised in accordance with the invention herein, which may be determined by the claims that follow. Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1. An integrated workstation comprising: a base portion configured to provide stability to the integrated workstation, the base portion comprising: a power input; and a peripheral input; a stand portion connected to the base portion; a display portion connected to the stand portion, the display portion comprising: a display member; a housing; and a central power unit accommodated within the housing, wherein the central power unit is in electrical communication with: the display member via a first electrical communications member; the power input via a second electrical communications member; and the peripheral input via a third electrical communications member; wherein the base portion, the stand portion and the display portion are each configured to alternate between a first configuration and a second configuration; and wherein the display portion is configured to alternate between a compact configuration and an extended configuration such that the integrated workstation can alternate between occupying a first volume and a second volume.
2. The integrated workstation of claim 1, further comprising: a display channel; a stand channel; and a base channel.
3. The integrated workstation of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the base portion further comprises: 4. 5. 7. 8.a central base portion; a first foot; a first connecting member connecting the first foot to a first side of the central base portion, a second foot; and a second connecting member connecting the second foot to a second side of the central base portion; wherein the second side opposes the first side.
The integrated workstation of claim 3, wherein the first and second connecting members are telescopic, thereby facilitating alternation between the compact configuration and the extended configuration.
The integrated workstation of claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the central base portion comprises the power input and the peripheral input.
The integrated workstation of any preceding claim, wherein the power input is an IEC input.
The integrated workstation of any preceding claim, wherein the peripheral input is one or more selected from the range of: a USB-A input; and a USB-C input.
The integrated workstation of any of claims 3 to 7, wherein the central base portion, the first connecting member, and the first foot each comprise an internal channel configured to accommodate a fourth electrical communications member, the fourth electrical communications member being in electrical communication with the central power unit.
9. The integrated workstation of any of claims 3 to 8, wherein the first foot comprises a charging member in electrical communication with the fourth electrical communications member.
10. The integrated workstation of claim 9, wherein the charging member is a wireless charging device.
11. The integrated workstation of any preceding claim, wherein the stand portion comprises: a housing column; a mount; and a height adjustment member.
12. The integrated workstation of claim 11, wherein the housing column comprises: an inner housing; and an outer housing; wherein the outer housing and the inner housing comprise a substantially similar cross section; wherein the dimensions of the inner housing cross section are configured such that the inner housing fits within the outer housing.
13. The integrated workstation of claim 11 or claim 12, wherein the height adjustment member is a cylinder comprising: a piston; and a gas housed within the cylinder; wherein the piston is configured to adjust a length of the cylinder in response to a change in a pressure of the gas.
14. The integrated workstation of claim 12 or claim 13, wherein a first end of the cylinder is affixed to an upper portion of the outer housing and a second end of the cylinder is affixed to a lower portion of the inner housing such that a change in length of the cylinder causes a corresponding change in height of the housing column, thereby facilitating alternation between the compact configuration and the extended configuration.
15. The integrated workstation of any of claims 11 to 14, wherein the mount comprises a first U-shaped tube and a second U-shaped tube, each U-shaped tube respectively comprising: a first linear portion, a first end of the first linear portion being connected to the housing column; a non-linear portion rotatably, a first end of the non-linear portion being rotatably connected to a second end of the first linear portion; and a second linear portion, a second end of the non-linear portion being rotatably connected to a second end of the non-linear portion.
16. The integrated workstation of claim 15, wherein the rotatable connections are each provided by a respective hinge. 10
17. The integrated workstation of claim 15 or claim 16, wherein the display portion comprises: a first display portion comprising: a first display member having a planar face; and a first housing configured to accommodate the second linear portion of the first U-shaped tube; a second display portion comprising: a second display member having a planar face; and a second housing configured to accommodate the second linear portion of the second U-shaped tube
18. The integrated workstation of claim 17, wherein the first U-shaped tube facilitates rotation of the first display member and the second U-shaped tube facilitates rotation of the second display member, thereby facilitating alternation between the compact configuration and the extended configuration.
19. The integrated workstation of claim 17 or claim 18, wherein: in the compact configuration, the first display member faces the second display member; and in the extended configuration, the first display member and the second display member are coplanar.
20. The integrated workstation of any preceding claim, wherein the display portion further comprises one or more selected from the range of: an image capturing device; and a display interface device.
21. The integrated workstation of claim 20, wherein the image capturing device is a webcam.
22. The integrated workstation of claim 20 or claim 21, wherein the display interface device is a HDMI port.
23. The integrated workstation of any preceding, wherein the electrical communications members are electrical cables.