JP3071059U - Portable computer host without user interface - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Modified) [Problem] A portable computer host having no user interface. SOLUTION: When a user moves from a first place 30a to a second place 30b, a monitor 32a, a keyboard 3
Instead of carrying the portable computer 4a, the portable computer host 50 was carried to the second location, and was connected to the monitor 32b and the keyboard 34b prepared there for use. The portable computer host includes a housing constituted by an upper case and a lower case, and has a heat sink composed of a fan.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 This invention relates to computer hosts, and more particularly, to portable computer hosts without a user interface.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Modern technology efforts are making computers smaller than before. Recently, portable computers such as desktop PCs and notebook computers or palm-sized computers can be used as stationary host computers and mobile PCs, respectively. Has one fatal drawback. Please refer to FIG. 1 (a) and FIG. 1 (b). These figures are perspective views of a desktop PC 10 and a notebook computer 20, respectively. As is well known to skilled persons, the desktop personal computer 10 is not suitable for frequent movement due to its volume and weight. On the other hand, the notebook computer 20 usually weighs 3 to 5 kg because a user interface such as the LCD 12 and the keyboard 14 must be provided as standard. Therefore, it is obvious that the size of the notebook cannot be reduced because the size of the user interface cannot be reduced infinitely. For example, viewing a LCD 12 that is too small may be uncomfortable for the user. Furthermore, if the keyboard 14 is composed of buttons smaller than human fingers, it is not very easy to use.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The above is summarized as follows. Conventional personal computers, even notebook computers, occupy too much space between the user and the computer, such as monitors and keyboards. However, there is a contradiction that further reducing the volume of the interface between the user and the computer is not an appropriate solution because it becomes difficult to operate.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 This invention discloses a portable computer host without a user interface. A portable computer host includes a motherboard, a CPU, auxiliary memory, main storage, at least one port and a housing. Of these, the motherboard has an upper surface and a lower surface. The CPU is mounted on the upper surface and is electrically connected to the motherboard via a cable. The auxiliary memory is mounted on the upper surface of the motherboard and is electrically connected to the motherboard via a cable. The main storage device is mounted on the lower surface and is electrically connected to the CPU via a cable. Via the socket, the CPU is coupled to the top surface of the motherboard. In addition, a heat sink is attached to the CPU to spread the heat generated by the CPU. At least one connection port is provided along the periphery of the motherboard. A user interface, such as a monitor or keyboard, can be connected to the opened portable computer via the connection port.

[0005] The housing includes a lower case and an upper case. Of these, the lower case holds the motherboard and covers its lower surface. The upper case covers the top of the motherboard. In addition, the upper case has a plurality of intakes and at least one exhaust. The upper case intake serves as an inlet for fresh air. Fresh air is introduced into the CPU through the intake using a fan. Then, heat generated from the CPU is exhausted through the exhaust unit. As a result, the problem caused by the heat generated from the CPU is solved. By joining the upper case and the lower case, the motherboard and the above elements are sealed.

[0006]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Many of the features and attendant advantages of the invention described above will be immediately understood by a thorough understanding of the invention with reference to the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0007] Compared to a conventional notebook computer, the present invention has higher portability. The portable computer host disclosed by the present invention is used in a certain place, and what the user must do is to prepare an additional user interface such as a monitor or a keyboard in advance. Thus, the user does not need to use ergonomic monitors and keyboards.

[0008] Users can carry a notebook computer at any time, but most people start work after arriving at their destination rather than working on the move. For users like the above, carrying a computer is cumbersome, even if the computer is a notebook computer, because it has a monitor and keyboard. Thus, this portable computer host does not include a monitor or keyboard to reduce volume. The concept of this invention is shown in FIG. 2 and below, where a user moves from a first location 30a to a second location 30b. During the journey, the user carries the portable computer host 50 of the present invention rather than a conventional computer such as a notebook computer. Since the portable computer host 50 does not include a monitor or keyboard, the volume and weight can be significantly reduced. As a result, the user feels as if the burden has been released. Of course, due to its role as a user interface between the user and the host, the user must provide a second monitor 32b and a second keyboard 34b at the second location. As will be noted, the first monitor 32a and the first keyboard 34a used in the first location are different from the second monitor 32b and the second keyboard 34b. The additional second monitor 32b and second keyboard 34b would not be a significant financial burden on the user, as these devices are inexpensive today.

Referring to FIG. 3, the portable computer host according to the present invention includes a motherboard 100, a central processing unit (CPU) 110, an auxiliary memory 120, a main memory (main memory) 130, at least one port 180, and Includes housing. Among them, the motherboard 100 has an upper surface and a lower surface. Cables (not shown) can be used to connect both the top and bottom surfaces to other devices. For example, the CPU 110 is installed on an upper surface and is electrically connected to the motherboard 100 through a cable. The auxiliary memory 120 is installed on the upper surface and is electrically connected to the CPU via the auxiliary circuit board 170. Alternatively, the auxiliary memory 120 is electrically connected to the CPU through a cable. In the preferred embodiment, a hard disk drive is selected as auxiliary memory 120. The main storage device 130 is provided on the lower surface, and is electrically connected to the CPU 110 through a cable. Since the functions of the above-described elements are the same as those of the conventional elements, a detailed description of the functions will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 3, the CPU 110 is connected to the motherboard 100 via a socket 112. In addition, a heat sink 114 is attached to the CPU 110 to spread the heat generated by the CPU 110. In a preferred embodiment, a fan is selected to serve as a heat sink. At least one connection port 180 is provided on the outer periphery along the edge of the motherboard 100. Further, the connection port 180 and the CPU are on the same side of the motherboard 100. The connection port 180 can also be composed of a USB port, a video port, a PS / 2 port, an expansion port, and a power connector. By connecting the monitor and keyboard to a portable computer host via connection port 180, a full-featured computer can be used. Further, the functionality of the portable computer host can be extended via connection port 180. For example, a cursor control device can be electrically coupled to a portable computer through connection port 180. Cursor controls include a mouse, trackball, miniature joystick, trackpad, and touchpad. Alternatively, the floppy disk drive can be electrically connected to the portable computer through connection port 180. Further, the CD-ROM can be electrically connected to the portable computer through the connection port 180. It is important to note that the sizes and specifications of the above elements are the same as those of general or conventional elements. Therefore, costs and assembly are not a burden on portable computers.

Referring to FIG. 4, the present invention also includes a lower case 200 and an upper case 300. Among these, the lower case 200 is used to hold the motherboard 100 and to cover the lower surface. The upper case 300 is used to cover the upper surface of the motherboard 100. In addition, upper case 300 has a plurality of intakes 330 and at least one exhaust (not shown). The intake part 330 of the upper case 300 serves as a fresh air intake. More specifically, fresh air is introduced into the CPU 110 by the fan 114 through the intake unit 330. Then, the heat generated by the CPU 110 is exhausted through the exhaust unit. Thus, the problems caused by the heat generated by the CPU are overcome. In a preferred embodiment, the exhaust portion is formed on a sidewall of the upper case 300. By connecting the upper case 300 to the lower case 200, the motherboard 100 and the above elements are sealed. In this embodiment, the length, width and thickness of the portable computer host are 15 cm, 10 cm and 3 cm, respectively. Due to the above size, the portable computer host is quite portable compared to conventional computers. It is important to note, however, that those skilled in the art will be able to vary the above-described lengths, the aforementioned widths, and the aforementioned thicknesses in the spirit of the invention.

After transporting the portable computer host from the first location to the second location, a computer with a user interface can be obtained by connecting the computer host to a monitor and a keyboard. Since the computer host of the present invention is the same, there is no need to back up data using the auxiliary storage device.

As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, in the preferred embodiment of the invention described above, the invention has been described without limiting the invention. It is intended to protect the spirit and scope of the various modifications and similar arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims, and is intended to cover all such modifications and similar structures. The broadest interpretation should be accepted in the range.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIGS. 1A and 1B are external views of a conventional desktop personal computer.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram when the portable computer of the present invention is used between different places.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view for explaining a part of elements constituting the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded view for explaining the entire components constituting the present invention.

Claims (17)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A portable computer host, comprising: a motherboard; a CPU (Central Processing Unit) coupled to the motherboard; an auxiliary memory disposed on the motherboard; A main storage device electrically connected to the CPU; at least one connection port disposed on the motherboard and electrically connected to the CPU; and the motherboard, the CPU, the auxiliary memory, and the main memory. A storage device and a housing covering an exposed portion of the connection port, wherein the portable computer host does not include a user interface and is connected to the user interface or a peripheral device via the connection port. A portable computer host characterized by the following: 2. The portable computer host according to claim 1, wherein the CPU is connected to a top surface of the motherboard via a socket. 3. The portable computer host according to claim 1, further comprising a heat sink, wherein the heat sink is attached to the CPU and dissipates heat generated from the CPU. 4. The portable computer host according to claim 3, wherein said heat sink comprises a fan. 5. The portable storage device according to claim 1, wherein said auxiliary memory comprises a hard disk drive.
Computer host. 6. The portable computer host according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary memory is electrically connected to the CPU via an auxiliary circuit board. 7. The portable computer host according to claim 1, wherein said main storage device is coupled on a lower surface of said motherboard. 8. The portable computer host according to claim 1, wherein said user interface includes a monitor and a keyboard. 9. The portable computer according to claim 1, wherein the peripheral device includes a cursor control device, a floppy disk device, and a CD-ROM.
host. 10. The case has a lower case used to hold the motherboard, and an upper case, wherein the upper case is used to cover the upper surface, and the lower case is attached to the upper case. 2. The portable computer host according to claim 1, wherein the motherboard, the CPU, and the main storage device are sealed by joining together, and the ports are exposed. 11. The upper case has a plurality of intake portions and at least one exhaust portion, and fresh air is introduced into the CPU through the intake portion, and heat generated from the CPU is exhausted through the exhaust portion. The portable computer host according to claim 1, wherein 12. A portable computer host, comprising: a motherboard having an upper surface and a lower surface; a central processing unit (CPU) coupled to the upper surface of the motherboard; An auxiliary memory electrically connected to a CPU; a main storage device arranged on the lower surface of the motherboard and electrically connected to the CPU; an auxiliary memory arranged on the upper surface of the motherboard and electrically connected to the CPU. At least one connected connection port, a heat sink attached to the CPU for dispersing heat generated from the CPU, a lower case for holding the motherboard and covering the lower surface, and for covering the motherboard and the upper surface An upper case, wherein the upper case has a plurality of intake portions and a small number of intake portions. The air conditioner has one exhaust part, air is introduced into the CPU through the intake part, heat generated from the CPU is exhausted through the exhaust part, and the lower case is connected to the upper case, whereby the motherboard is connected. The CP
U, the main storage device is sealed and the port is exposed,
Accordingly, a portable computer host that does not include a user interface and is connected to the user interface or a peripheral device via the connection port. 13. The portable computer host according to claim 12, wherein the CPU is connected to the upper surface of the motherboard via a socket. 14. The portable computer host according to claim 12, wherein said heat sink comprises a fan. 15. The portable computer host according to claim 12, wherein the auxiliary memory is electrically connected to the CPU via an auxiliary circuit board. 16. The method of claim 1, wherein the user interface includes a monitor and a keyboard.
3. The portable computer host of claim 2. 17. The portable computer host according to claim 12, wherein said peripheral devices include a cursor control device, a floppy disk device, and a CD-ROM.