JP2001274562A - Electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic apparatus which can be carried by itself by a method wherein various connectors used to connect the electronic apparatus to cables are installed collectively inside a housing part and the cables are housed in the housing part when the cables are put in order and when the electronic apparatus is carried. SOLUTION: The housing part 7 is installed at the electronic apparatus 1. A modular jack 13, a power-supply connector 15, a USB connector 17 and an RS232C connector 19 are installed at the inside wall 11 of the housing part 7. The housing part 7 can house the cables which are connected to the connectors installed inside the housing part 7. When the electronic apparatus 1 is carried and transported, all the cables are housed inside the housing part 7, and the electronic apparatus 1 can be carried by itself. When a switch which detects the housing of the cables is installed, it is possible to prevent that a user forgets to carry the cables when the electronic apparatus 1 is carried.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic device capable of storing a cable such as a power cable connected to the electronic device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In an electronic device from which a connection cable and a power cable are led out, a box-shaped storage portion is conventionally provided in a part of the electronic device, and the cable is stored in the storage portion.

[0003] For example, an OHP or the like also has a storage section for storing a power cable and a communication cable in a main body, and it is possible to store and carry a power cable in this storage section when carrying.

[0004]

In the above prior art,
Although there is a storage section for storing a power cable and the like, this cable is directly connected to a circuit in the electronic device main body, and there is a problem that the cable cannot be easily replaced if the cable is damaged or disconnected.

[0005] Further, there is another problem that cables connected to the electronic device main body extend from various places, and it is inconvenient to route cables.

Further, the connector portion connected to the electronic device main body is obstructed when it protrudes, and when the cable is routed, the cable bends from the portion where the connector portion and the cable are connected. There is also a problem that the connection between the cable and the connector is likely to be damaged.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to the present invention, various connectors for connecting an electronic device and a cable are collectively provided in the storage portion so that the cable can be arranged and the storage portion can be easily carried when the electronic device is carried. Provided is an electronic device that can be carried only with the electronic device by storing and carrying cables.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device main body, a storage portion capable of storing a connection cable detachably connected to the electronic device, and a storage portion. And a connector portion connected to a connection cable provided on the inner wall surface of the connector.

[0009] With this configuration, the cables necessary for carrying the access point are stored in the storage section, so that the access point can be integrally carried and the connector for connecting the cable to the storage section. Provide an electronic device that can improve maintenance from a connector by providing a jack for connecting parts, so that even if a disconnection or the like occurs by pulling a cable, the disconnection does not occur inside the device and the connector can be easily maintained. Is possible.

In the invention according to claim 4, the electronic device main body, a storage portion for storing a plurality of connection cables detachably connected to the electronic device, and an inner wall surface of the storage portion are provided. And a plurality of connector sections for connecting the cable and the plurality of connection cables, and a lid section for covering the storage section.

With such a configuration, a jack for connecting a connector for connecting a plurality of cables is provided in the storage section, and a plurality of cables necessary for carrying an access point are stored in the storage section, thereby providing access. It is possible to provide an electronic device that can carry the point in one piece and that can prevent the attachment of dirt such as dust to the connector by providing the lid.

In the invention according to claim 6, the electronic device main body, a storage portion for storing a connection cable detachably connected to the electronic device, and a connector for connecting to a connection cable provided on an inner wall surface of the storage portion. If the connection cable is not detected by the unit, the detection switch that detects that the connection cable is stored in the storage unit, and the detection switch,
And notifying means for notifying that the connection cable is not stored.

With such a configuration, an electronic device capable of preventing forgetting to carry a cable by providing a detecting means for detecting whether or not the cable is stored so that the user does not forget to carry a necessary cable. It is possible to provide.

[0014] In the invention according to claim 7, the electronic device main body, the storage portion capable of storing the connection cable detachably connected to the electronic device, and one end of the connection cable provided on the inner wall surface of the storage portion are connected. And a dummy connector for connecting the other end of the connection cable.

[0015] With such a configuration, the terminal portion of the cable is connected to the dummy connector portion at the time of configuration, thereby preventing the terminal portion from freely moving during carrying and preventing the terminal portion from being damaged by fixing the terminal portion. It is possible to provide an electronic device capable of performing the above.

Further, in the invention according to claim 8, the electronic device main body, the storage portion capable of storing the connection cable detachably connected to the electronic device, and one end of the connection cable provided on the inner wall surface of the storage portion are connected. A connector portion to be connected, a dummy connector portion for connecting the other end of the connection cable, and a determination portion for determining that the connector portion and the dummy connector portion have conducted,
When the determining unit does not determine that the connector unit and the dummy connector unit are electrically connected, a notification unit that notifies that the electrical connection is not provided is provided.

With such a configuration, an electronic device capable of preventing forgetting to carry a cable by providing a detecting means for detecting whether or not the cable is stored so as not to forget to carry a necessary cable. It is possible to provide.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.
This will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view from the front of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view from the back of the electronic device.

The electronic device 1 transmits / receives data between the general public line and the wireless communication and sends data obtained by the wireless communication to the general public line side, and transmits data obtained from the general public line by the wireless communication. And transmits the data to another wireless communication device.

On the front surface of the housing 2, LEDs 3, 4, and 5 for notifying status information of the electronic device 1 are provided. In this case, the LEDs 3, 4, and 5 are turned on when the power is turned on or when communication with another device is performed, and the state of the electronic device 1 is notified to the user.

An opening 7 is provided on the rear surface of the housing 2 and a cover 8 for covering the housing 7 is also provided. The lid portion 8 is provided with a cable lead-out hole 9 for drawing out a cable. The drawing hole 9 is a hole large enough to allow a jack portion of the cable to pass through. The lid 8 is rotatable between a closed position that covers the storage unit 7 and an open position that exposes the storage unit 7. A modular jack (connector) 13, a power connector 15,
An SB connector 17 and an RS232C connector 19 are provided. In addition, a wired LAN connector or IEEE13
94 connectors can also be provided.

The storage section 7 can store a cable connected to a connector provided in the storage section 7.
When the electronic device 1 is carried and carried, all cables and the like are stored in the storage portion 7, and the electronic device 1 can be carried as a single unit.

The modular jack 13 of the electronic device 1
Then, connect one end of a modular cable and connect the other end of the modular cable to the modular jack of a telephone line in a general home to connect to a general public line network, and to establish a mutual connection between the general public line and wireless communication. It is possible to transmit / receive data and data obtained by wireless communication to the general public line, or transmit data obtained from the general public line to other devices by wireless communication.

A power supply cable is connected to the power supply connector 15 and connected to a general household power supply connector to obtain a drive power supply for the electronic device 1.

A USB-compatible peripheral device or the like can be connected to the USB connector 17 to extend the functions of the electronic device 1. For example, a USB-compatible keyboard can be connected.

The RS232C connector 19 has an RS23
A terminal adapter (hereinafter referred to as T
A), and using TA without using a modem, it is possible to communicate with digital data.

The switch 21 is a switch for switching the electronic device 1 to the setting mode. The setting mode is a mode for performing initial settings and the like of the electronic device 1. This is because when the power of the electronic device 1 is once turned off and then the power is turned on while the switch 21 is pressed, the electronic device 1 starts up in the setting mode. Various initial settings of the electronic device 1 can be performed in the setting mode.

FIG. 3 shows a hardware configuration of the electronic device 1 as a block diagram.

The electronic device 1 has a CPU 23,
23 and the main memory 24 are connected via a memory bus, and similarly, the CPU 23 and the ROM 25 are connected. The power supplied from the power supply connector 15 is supplied to the CPU 23 via the power supply unit 27. Further, a wireless communication module 29 is connected to the CPU 23, and the modem unit 30, the modular jack 13,
It has a USB connector 17, an RS232C connector 19, and a changeover switch 31.

The CPU 23 controls the operation of the entire electronic device 1 and executes data processing.

The main memory 24 is a memory device for storing an operation program of the electronic device 1, a device driver, and driver software including a wireless communication protocol, and is constituted by a plurality of DRAMs.

The ROM 25 is a storage medium that stores a protocol for wireless communication and communication with a general line.

The wireless communication module 29 is, for example, a Bluetooth module including an antenna. This is for controlling wireless transmission and reception, and the frequency band used for wireless communication is 2.4 to 2.5 GHz.

The modem unit 30 includes the wireless communication module 15
The digital data input from the PC is converted into analog data and transferred to the general public line via the modular jack 13, or the analog data input from the general public line via the modular jack 13 is converted into digital data, and the wireless communication is performed. Transfer to module 29.

The USB connector 17 is capable of connecting USB-compatible peripheral devices and the like to extend the functions of the electronic device 1. For example, a USB-compatible keyboard can be connected.

The RS232C connector 19 is an RS232C connector.
This is a connector for serial connection with another device via a C cable. For example, a terminal adapter (hereinafter TA)
) Can be connected to the electronic device 1 via an RS232C cable, and the digital data input from the wireless communication module 29 can be transmitted as it is.

The changeover switch 31 is connected via the modem unit 30 when connecting to a general public line, or
This is a switch for switching whether to connect by TA via the 32C connector 19.

FIG. 4 shows a diagram in which a cable is connected to an electronic device.

In the electronic device 1, the modular cable 35 and the power cable 36 are connected to the connector in the storage unit 7, and are drawn out through the cable drawing hole 9 provided in the cover 8. Also, this cable outlet hole 9
It serves as a guide when the cable is routed, and it is possible to prevent damage at the connection between the cable and the connector due to the bending of the cable from the portion where the connector and the cable are connected.

In the present embodiment, the cable lead-out hole 9 is provided in the cover 8, but a slit may be provided in the cover 8 instead of the hole.

FIG. 5 shows a view of the storage section of the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a storage unit, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a hardware configuration of an electronic apparatus according to the second embodiment.

In the present embodiment, a storage groove 41 capable of storing a modular cable is provided in the storage section 7.

When the electronic device 1 is carried,
The modular cable 42 is housed along 1. here,
Of the various cables, only the modular cable 42 is provided with the storage groove 41 because, when the electronic device 1 is used,
This is because it is necessary to connect to the general public line by the modular cable 42 without fail. In addition to the above, it is also possible to similarly provide a storage groove for a cable required when using the electronic device 1.

The storage groove 41 is provided with a modular cable 42
Detection switches 48 and 49 are provided in terminal groove portions 46 and 47 for accommodating the terminal portions 43 and 44, respectively. Detection switch 4
Reference numerals 8 and 49 are movable as indicated by arrows CD and EF, respectively. Normally, the detection switches 48 and 49 are arrows C and E, respectively.
The electronic device 1 is urged from the inside by an elastic member in the direction, and this state is referred to as a switch-off state. Further, a time when each of them is moved in the directions of arrows D and F is set to a switch-on state.

The hardware configuration of the electronic apparatus is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and includes a detection switch 48, 49, a speaker 50, and a switching unit 51 for enabling / disabling the detection switch 48, 49. I have.

When the modular cable 42 is not connected to the modular jack 13, the detection switches 48 and 49 turn on the switching unit 51, and the detection switches 4 and 49 are turned on.
8. Enable the signals from 49. As a result, a state is detected in which it is detected whether the terminal portions 43 and 44 are stored. Conversely, when the modular cable 42 is connected, the switching unit 51 is turned off, and the detection switch 4
Regardless of the state of 8, 49, the detected signal becomes invalid. Whether or not the modular cable 42 is connected is detected by the modem unit 30, and the switching of the switching unit 51 is performed by the CPU 23.

The speaker 50 emits an alarm sound when the modular cable 42 is not stored.

FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the modular cable storage detection.

The modem section 30 also detects that the modular cable 42 is not connected to the modular jack 13,
When notified to the CPU 23 (NO in step S101),
The CPU 23 turns on the switching unit 51 and sets the detection switches 48 and 49 in a detectable state. (Step S10
2).

When the modular cable 42 is housed, the modular cable 42 is housed along the housing groove 41, and the terminals 43, 44 are housed in the connector grooves 46, 47.

The terminal portions 43 and 44 are connected to the connector groove portions 46 and 4.
7, the detection switches 48 and 49 are pressed down,
They move in the directions of arrows D and F, respectively, and are turned on (YES in step S103, YE in step S104).
S).

Since the modular cable 42 is not connected to the modular jack 13 and the detection switches 48 and 49 are turned on, the electronic device 1 recognizes that the modular cable 42 is stored.

In steps S103 and S104, when the detection switches 48 and 49 are in the switch-off state (NO in step S103 or step S10).
(NO in 4), it recognizes that the modular cable is not housed, and issues an alarm sound from the speaker 50 (step S105). Alternatively, the LEDs 3, 4, and 5 may blink.

Alternatively, a wireless signal may be transmitted to a wireless communication terminal having a display unit capable of wireless communication with the electronic device 1 via the wireless communication module 29. As a result, the electronic device 1 is displayed on the display device of the wireless communication terminal.
Displays a message that no modular cable is stored.

In the above example, the detection switches 48, 4
Although the modular cable storage is recognized only when both of the switches 9 are in the switch-on state, the storage of the modular cable may be recognized when only one of the detection switches is switched on. In this case, even if one of the switches is off, the speaker 50 does not emit an alarm sound.

As described above, it is possible to prevent the cable from being forgotten by providing the detecting means for detecting whether or not the cable is stored so that the user does not forget to carry the necessary cable.

Next, a third embodiment will be described.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the back surface of an electronic device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of an electronic device according to the third embodiment. FIG.
1 and 12 are enlarged views of the vicinity of the storage section.

As shown in FIG. 9, a dummy jack portion (dummy connector portion) 53 is provided on the back of the electronic device 1 so that the modular cable 42 can be integrally formed when the electronic device 1 is carried. This dummy jack 53
The connector section 44 of the modular cable can be inserted and carried.

As shown in FIG. 10, the hardware configuration of the electronic device 1 is almost the same as that of the electronic device of the first embodiment, except that a speaker 50 and a dummy jack 53 are provided.

The dummy jack portion 53 also has a role of preventing the terminal portion 44 of the modular cable 42 from being damaged when being formed. Further, the CPU 23 detects whether or not the modular jack portion 13 and the dummy jack portion 53 are electrically connected, and determines whether or not the modular cable 42 is carried. When the CPU 23 detects that the modular jack section 13 and the dummy jack section 53 do not conduct, the CPU 23 recognizes that the modular cable is not housed, and emits an alarm sound from the speaker 50. Alternatively, the LEDs 3, 4, and 5 may blink.

Alternatively, a wireless signal may be transmitted to a wireless communication terminal having a display unit capable of wireless communication with the electronic device 1 via the wireless communication module 29. As a result, the electronic device 1 is displayed on the display device of the wireless communication terminal.
Displays a message that no modular cable is stored.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, winding portions 55, 57 and 58 are provided in the storage portion 7 in order to store the redundant portion of the modular cable 42. The winding units 55, 57, 58 connect the modular cable 42 to the storage unit 7.
This is to prevent the modular cable 42 from being entangled when being stored in the portable telephone. In addition, it may be used to wind up a power cable or a USB cable.

Further, in the present embodiment, the dummy jack 53 is provided outside the housing 7, but may be provided inside the housing 7, for example, on the lower surface of the housing 7.

As described above, it is possible to prevent the cable from being forgotten by providing the detection means of whether or not the cable is stored so that the user does not forget to carry the necessary cable.

As described above, the storage unit 7 is provided in the electronic device 1.
In addition, by providing all the connectors for connecting the electronic device to the outside on the inner wall 11 of the storage unit 7, the cable wiring extending from the electronic device can be easily collected. Further, by providing the lid portion 8 in the storage portion 7, it is possible to prevent dirt such as dust from adhering to the connector.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment as long as it does not depart from the gist of the present invention.

[0069]

According to the invention described in detail above, it is possible to provide an electronic device that can be carried only with the electronic device by storing and carrying cables in the storage section.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view from the front of an electronic device.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the electronic device as viewed from the back.

FIG. 3 is a hardware block diagram of the electronic apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram in which a cable is connected to an electronic device.

FIG. 5 is a diagram of a storage unit according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a storage unit.

FIG. 7 is a hardware block diagram of an electronic device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a follow chart of modular cable storage detection according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an exemplary perspective view of the back surface of an electronic device according to a third embodiment;

FIG. 10 is a hardware block diagram of an electronic device according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a storage unit.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a storage unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Electronic device 2 ... Main body 3, 4, 5 ... LED 7 ... Storage part 8 ... Cover part 9 ... Draw-out hole 11 ... Inner wall 13 ... Modular jack 15 ... Power supply connector 17 ... USB connector 19 ... RS232C connector 21 ... Switch 23 ... CPU 24: Main memory 25: ROM 27: Power supply unit 29: Wireless communication module 30: Modem unit 31: Changeover switch 35, 42 ... Modular cable 36: Power cable 41 ... Storage groove 43, 44 ... Terminal units 46, 47 ... Terminal grooves 48, 49 Detection switch 50 Speaker 51 Switching unit 53 Dummy jack 55, 57, 58 Winding unit

Claims (8)

[Claims] An electronic device main body; a storage portion capable of storing a connection cable detachably connected to the electronic device; and a connector portion provided on an inner wall surface of the storage portion and connected to the connection cable. Electronic equipment characterized by doing. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device has a cover that covers the storage section, and the cover has a hole through which the connection cable can be pulled out. . 3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device has a cover that covers the storage portion, and the cover has a slit through which the connection cable can be pulled out. . 4. An electronic device main body, a storage portion capable of storing a plurality of connection cables detachably connected to the electronic device, and provided on an inner wall surface of the storage portion to connect the electronic device to the plurality of connection devices. An electronic device, comprising: a plurality of connector sections for connecting a cable; and a lid section for covering the storage section. 5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the lid is provided with a slit through which the plurality of cables can be pulled out according to the plurality of connection cables. 6. An electronic device main body, a storage portion for storing a connection cable detachably connected to the electronic device, a connector portion provided on an inner wall surface of the storage portion for connecting to the connection cable, and the storage portion. A detection switch for detecting that the connection cable is stored in the unit, and a notifying unit for notifying that the connection cable is not stored when the connection cable is not detected by the detection switch. Electronic equipment characterized by the following. 7. An electronic device main body, a storage portion capable of storing a connection cable detachably connected to the electronic device, a connector portion provided on an inner wall surface of the storage portion, for connecting one end of the connection cable, An electronic device, comprising: a dummy connector unit that connects the other end of the connection cable. 8. An electronic device main body, a storage portion capable of storing a connection cable detachably connected to the electronic device, a connector portion provided on an inner wall surface of the storage portion for connecting one end of the connection cable, A dummy connector for connecting the other end of the connection cable, a determination unit for determining that the connector and the dummy connector are electrically connected, and the connector is electrically connected to the dummy connector by the determination unit. And a notifying unit for notifying that the connection is not made when the electronic device is not determined.