JP2010271684A - Computer host with projection apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a computer host equipped with a projection apparatus having a projection unit whose projecting direction is conveniently adjustable. <P>SOLUTION: The computer host equipped with a projecting apparatus includes a host and the projection unit. The host includes a keyboard. The projection unit is set on the periphery of the keyboard, and includes a projection lens. The projection lens operating position is higher than the storage position. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a computer host, and more particularly, to a computer host with a projection apparatus.

  Since current electronic products are limited to designs that tend to be light and thin, the functions of current projectors and general notebook computers are independent, and therefore via transmission line connections For the first time, the data in the no-book computer can be transmitted to the projector, and then can be projected to the projector for the first time. When a user needs to make a presentation to a customer or manufacturer's company, he / she must carry a notebook computer and a peripheral device of the notebook computer in addition to carrying a separate transmission line. It is necessary to prepare for the needs of the time, which is quite inconvenient.

  Also, the projectors on the market can only project toward the target curtain fabric ahead, and if the projector is fixed, the direction of projection cannot be changed. In other words, the projection direction can be changed only by moving or rolling the projector. However, the length of the transmission line is limited and affects the distance between the notebook computer and the projector. Furthermore, the need for the presenter to make a presentation relatively far away from his or her desk during the meeting may require another person to help control the page changes in the presentation. It also affects the smoothness of the meeting when the user needs to leave the seat and at the same time control the notebook computer. In addition, if the customer does not provide a projector, the presentation cannot be performed, which not only affects the customer's impression but also may cause a business loss.

  The present invention provides a computer host with a projector having a projection device that can conveniently adjust the projection direction.

  The computer host with a projector proposed by the present invention includes a host and a projection apparatus. The host has a keyboard, and the projection apparatus is installed around the keyboard and has a projection lens, of which the use position of the projection lens is higher than the storage position.

  In the embodiment of the computer host with a projector according to the present invention, the host is a host of a notebook computer.

  In an embodiment of the computer host with a projector according to the present invention, the host has a top surface, a keyboard is installed on the top surface, and the storage position of the projection lens is equal to or lower than the top surface, and the use position is higher than the top surface.

  In an embodiment of the computer host with a projector according to the present invention, the projection apparatus includes a connection member for connecting between the host and the lens, and the connection member is a serpentine tube. One end of the connecting member is pivoted (hinge joined) to the host, and the projection lens can roll relative to the connecting member.

  The embodiment of the computer host with a projector of the present invention further includes a projection screen suitable for being pulled out from one side of the host.

  In an embodiment of the computer host with a projector according to the present invention, the projection screen is a reel type or a pull type projection screen, and the size of the screen projected by the projection lens is automatically adjusted based on the size of the projection screen.

  Based on the above, since the computer host with a projector according to the present invention matches the projection apparatus with the host, the user can have a projection function as long as the user carries the computer host. In addition, since the projection lens of the projection device is rotatably joined to the host, it is convenient for the user to adjust the projection direction.

  The computer host with a projector according to the present invention matches the functions of the projection apparatus and the computer host, allows the computer host to have a function of organizing and editing document data of a general computer, and can also have projection. Also, the projection lens of the projection device can be active and the user can adjust the direction in which the projection is desired as desired. It is advantageous for the user to use independent work during a conference, and the smoothness of the conference can be improved. When you are at home, you can enjoy a large-screen high-quality home theater. Therefore, the computer host with a projector has the convenience of use.

  In order to make the above features and advantages of the present invention easier to understand, examples will be given and described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.

It is explanatory drawing of the computer host with a projector of the Example of this invention. It is a side view of the computer host with a projector of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the projection apparatus of FIG. It is explanatory drawing in which the projection apparatus of FIG. 2 is located in a storage position. It is explanatory drawing after pulling out the projection screen of the computer host with a projector of FIG. It is use flow explanatory drawing of the computer host with a projector of a present Example. It is use flow explanatory drawing of the computer host with a projector of a present Example. It is use flow explanatory drawing of the computer host with a projector of a present Example. It is use flow explanatory drawing of the computer host with a projector of a present Example. It is use flow explanatory drawing of the computer host with a projector of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing of the computer host with a projector which selected the snake tube and used it as the connection member.

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a computer host with a projector according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a host computer 100 including a projector includes a host 110 and a projection device 120, of which the host 110 can be a host of a notebook computer and has a keyboard 112 and an upper surface 110a. Is installed on the upper surface 110a. The projection device 120 is installed around the keyboard 112 and has a projection lens 122.

  2 is a side view of the projector-equipped computer host of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the projection apparatus of FIG. 2 and 3 at the same time, the projection device 120 further includes a connection member 124 for connecting the host 110 and the projection lens 122, of which the one end 124a of the connection member 124 is rotatable to the host 110. Join. For the connection member 124 of this embodiment, a pipe made of a relatively hard material is selected and used, and the projection lens 122 is pivotally joined to the other end 124b of the connection member 124. (Not shown) can be rolled up and down with respect to the end 124b as an axis, and the end 124b and the end 124a on which the projection lens 122 is installed are rotatably joined, and the projection lens 122 is connected to the center line of the connection member 124. It can be rolled left and right with C as the axis. As the connection member 124, a member having other hardness and flexibility, for example, a serpentine tube, can be selected, and can be determined according to demand.

  As described above, the projection device 120 in FIG. 2 is located at the use position. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram in which the projection device of FIG. 2 is located at the storage position. With reference to FIGS. 2 and 4 simultaneously, the use position of the projection lens 122 is higher than the storage position. In FIG. 4, when the user stores the projection device 120, the storage position of the projection lens 122 is lower than or equal to the upper surface 110 a of the host 110. In FIG. 2, when the user uses the projection device 120, first, the user rotates the terminal member 124a that pivotably joins the connecting member 124 to the host 110, so that the position of the projection device 122 is higher than the upper surface 110a. To do. The use position indicated here only needs to be such that the height of the projection lens 122 is higher than the upper surface 110a of the host 110. Thus, the host 110 forms a barrier that obstructs the projection lens 122 and avoids being unable to project smoothly. can do. It should be noted that if the height of the projection lens 122 is too close to the host 110, when the image is projected onto an external projection screen, some of the image will be occluded by the host 110 and fully projected onto the projection screen. It can happen that you can't do it. Therefore, it is preferable to maintain a sufficient height between the projection image 122 and the upper surface 110a of the host 110 to display a complete image.

  Further, when the user needs to adjust the projection direction of the projection lens 122, the end 124b that is pivotably joined to the end 124a is rolled, and the end 124b is rolled to the left and right with respect to the end 124a. it can. Thereafter, the projection lens 122 to which the end 124b is rotatably joined can be moved up and down to adjust the projection angle of the projection lens 122.

  As can be seen from the above, the computer host 100 with a projector according to the present embodiment has considerable convenience for the user, and does not have to worry about whether or not the usage environment provides a separate projection apparatus. Further, when used for a conference, the user can simultaneously operate and present the projection direction of the projection lens 122 on the seat, thereby improving the smoothness of the conference.

  Whether or not the computer host 100 with a projector according to the present embodiment separately installs a display screen can be determined according to a request. For example, since the host 110 of this embodiment is a host of a notebook computer and the notebook computer originally has a display screen, the user uses the computer host 100 with a projector of this embodiment. Combined with the display screen, the document can be edited directly. In consideration of other user requirements, for example, the weight and thickness of the computer host 100 with a projector are reduced, and it is convenient for the user's carrying etc. Can combine and use an external projection screen to edit a document, of which the external projection screen can be a cloth curtain or a flat wall.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram after the projection screen of the computer host with a projector in FIG. 1 is pulled out. Furthermore, the computer host 100 with a projector can further include a projection screen 130, which is suitable for being pulled out from one side of the host 110. Specifically, the projection screen 130 can be a cloth screen and a reel type projection screen. The reel type projection screen 130 is installed in the host 110, and can be pulled out from one side of the host 110 when it is required to be used. Further, the projection screen 130 is a towed projection screen, and the towed projection screen is stored below or on one side of the host 110 when not in use, and is pulled from one side of the host 110 when necessary. Can be put out. The dimensions of use of the projection screen 130 during deployment can determine how much to pull out according to the individual requirements of the user. The installation method of the projection screen 130 can be designed according to the needs of the mechanism design, and no limitation is added here.

  In particular, the size of the screen projected by the projection lens 122 is automatically adjusted based on the size of the projection screen 130 that the user pulls out by installing software or sensors so as to correspond to the size familiar to the user. You can avoid overloading.

  6A to 6E are explanatory diagrams of a flow of the computer host with a projector according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6A, the projection screen 130 and the projection device 120 are accommodated on the same side of the host 110, of which the host 110 is foldable and the computer host 100 with a projector is covered on the folded host 110. An upper lid 140 is further included. As shown in FIG. 6B, the user opens the upper lid 140, spreads the host 110, and spreads the keyboard 112 to the left and right sides. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6C, the projection screen 130 is pulled out upward. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6D, the projection screen 130 is expanded to the right, the projection device 120 is pulled out in the direction of the user, and the projection lens 122 is moved from the storage position to the use position. Finally, as shown in FIG. 6E, the projection lens 122 projects the image onto the projection screen 130.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a computer host with a projector that selects a serpentine tube and uses it as a connection member. In FIG. 7, the connecting member 124 selects a serpentine tube, and the serpentine tube has both softness and hardness. Therefore, the user can adjust the height of the projection lens 122 by bending the serpentine tube as desired. The purpose of adjusting the projection direction and angle of the projection lens 122 can be achieved.

  In other embodiments not shown, the projection device 120 may be installed directly on the host 110 and still beside the keyboard 112. For example, an opening / closing lid that can be opened relative to the upper surface 110a can be installed on the host 110, and when the opening / closing lid is opened relative to the upper surface 110a, the projection lens 122 moves to the storage position along with the opening / closing lid. It can move to the position of use and project. The above-described installation methods of the projection device 120 and the host 110 are merely used for explanation, and many of the installation methods of the projection device 120 can be changed according to actual needs by those skilled in the art. it can.

  As described above, the present invention has been disclosed by the embodiments. However, the present invention is not intended to limit the present invention, and is within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention so that those skilled in the art can easily understand. Therefore, the scope of patent protection should be defined based on the scope of claims and the equivalent area.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Computer host 110 Host 110a Upper surface 112 Keyboard 120 Projector 122 Projection lens 124 Connection member 124a, 124b Terminal 130 Projection screen 140 Upper cover

Claims (11)

A host having a keyboard;
A projection device installed around the keyboard, having a projection lens, wherein the use position of the projection lens is higher than the storage position;
Computer host with projector.   The computer host with a projector according to claim 1, wherein the host is a host of a notebook computer.   The computer host with a projector according to claim 1, wherein the host has an upper surface, and the keyboard is installed on the upper surface.   The computer host with a projector according to claim 3, wherein the storage position of the projection lens is equal to or lower than the upper surface, and the use position is higher than the upper surface.   The computer host with a projector according to claim 1, wherein the projection apparatus further includes a connection member that connects the host and the projection lens.   The computer host with a projector according to claim 5, wherein the connection member is a serpentine tube.   The computer host with a projector according to claim 5, wherein one end of the connection member is rotatably joined to the host.   The computer host with a projector according to claim 5, wherein the projection lens can roll relative to the connection member.   The computer host with a projector according to claim 1, further comprising a projection screen suitable for being pulled out from one side of the host.   The computer host with a projector according to claim 9, wherein the projection screen is a reel-type or pull-type projection screen.   The computer host with a projector according to claim 9, wherein a size of a screen projected by the projection lens is automatically adjusted based on a size of the projection screen.

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