JPWO2007135756A1 - Detachable PC built-in TV - Google Patents

Abstract

In the conventional television apparatus with a built-in PC, since the PC cannot be taken out from the television case, there is a problem that the version of the PC cannot be easily upgraded. As a solution, there is provided a personal computer television set comprising a personal computer main body and a television device capable of storing the personal computer main body in a storage space in a housing. The television apparatus has a slide mechanism for sliding the PC main body into and out of the storage space, and the PC main body and the television apparatus are electrically connected by only one connector that can be attached to and detached from each other in accordance with the slide insertion / extraction of the PC main body. It is connected to the. As a result, the personal computer main body can be easily inserted into and removed from the television apparatus.

Description

  The present invention relates to a personal computer television set including a personal computer main body and a television device capable of storing the personal computer main body.

  Conventionally, a television device incorporating a personal computer (PC) is widely known (for example, see Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 discloses an invention in which an electronic device such as a PC is accommodated in a rear projection television.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 discloses a content that the PC and the monitor display are integrated, and the PC is detachable.
JP 2005-331627 A Japanese Utility Model Publication No.7-13024

  However, in the television device with a built-in PC described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the PC cannot be easily upgraded because the PC cannot be taken out from the television casing. In addition, the device described in Patent Document 2 is merely an integrated type in which the concave portion of the PC main body and the convex portion of the television device are fitted, and the convenience at the time of removal is not considered. There is a problem of poor usability.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and by making the personal computer main body detachable in the housing of the television device, it is possible to easily cope with version upgrades of the PC and at the time of detachment. An object of the present invention is to provide a personal computer television set that improves convenience during use.

  Therefore, in order to solve such a problem, the present invention provides a personal computer television set including a personal computer main body and a television device capable of storing the personal computer main body in a storage space in a housing. The television apparatus has a slide mechanism for sliding the PC main body into and out of the storage space. The personal computer main unit and the television device may be electrically connected by only one contact type connector that can be attached to and detached from each other according to the slide insertion / removal of the personal computer main unit, or may be electrically connected by two or more contact type connectors. May be. Moreover, you may have a non-contact-type connector which transmits / receives a signal etc. non-contact. As a result, the personal computer main body can be easily inserted into and removed from the television apparatus.

  Further, the personal computer main body may be supplied with power through the connector with the television device. Thereby, since a power supply can be shared, cost can be reduced.

  The personal computer main body has a heat radiating opening for heat dissipation in the personal computer casing, and the television apparatus has a corresponding opening at the position of the housing of the television apparatus facing the heat radiating opening of the stored personal computer main body. May be. Thereby, even when the personal computer main body is stored in the housing of the television apparatus, heat can be appropriately radiated.

  The surface of the personal computer main body facing the one connector is an external device connection surface provided with a connection terminal for the personal computer external device. The storage space of the television device and the structure and size of the personal computer main body are determined by the personal computer main body. The structure and size may be arranged such that the external device connection surface is hidden from the front surface of the television device while being stored in the television device. As a result, when the cable is inserted into the external connection terminal of the personal computer body, the cable can be covered from the front side.

  The television apparatus may include a control signal acquisition unit for controlling the personal computer body, and the one connector may have a function of transmitting the acquired control signal from the television apparatus to the personal computer body. . Thus, for example, the personal computer can be operated and controlled using a remote control light receiver provided on the television device side.

  The personal computer body may have a control command output unit for controlling the television device, and the connector may have a function of transmitting the output control command to the television device. Thereby, the television apparatus can be controlled from the personal computer body side. The personal computer main body may include a sensor, and the control command output unit may include a sensor detection output unit that outputs a control command based on sensor detection. Thereby, for example, when the human figure cannot be detected by the sensor, the power of the television can be automatically turned off.

  In addition, the television device may have a thin housing with a thin display, and the storage space may store the housing main surface of the personal computer main body parallel to the housing main surface of the television device. Thereby, the personal computer main body can be stored in a thin casing such as a liquid crystal television. The one connector may be a female connector on the personal computer main body side and a male connector on the television apparatus side. Conversely, the personal computer main body side may be a male connector and the television apparatus side may be a female connector. Further, two or more contact type connectors are such that at least one connector is a female connector on the personal computer body side, a male connector is on the television device side, a male connector is on the personal computer body side, and a female connector is on the television device side. It may be. Thereby, when a personal computer main body is removed, the breakage probability of the connector can be reduced.

  Further, the personal computer main body may include a set top box function. This makes it possible to maintain a smart appearance even when decoding or descrambling such as cable television or digital broadcasting.

  The personal computer television device of the present invention can be inserted and removed while sliding the personal computer main body into the storage space of the television device, so that the personal computer main body and the television device can be integrated. It is possible to save space such as the location. Further, since the personal computer main body can be slid out of the television device, the version of the personal computer main body can be easily upgraded by replacing the personal computer main body.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of each invention will be described. In addition, this invention is not limited to these embodiments at all, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the scope of the invention.

  In addition, the relationship between the following embodiment and a claim is as follows. The first embodiment will mainly describe claims 1, 11, 16, and 17. The second embodiment will mainly describe claim 2 and the like. The third embodiment will mainly describe claim 3 and the like. The fourth embodiment will mainly describe claim 4 and the like. In the fifth embodiment, claim 5 will be mainly described. In the sixth embodiment, claims 6 and 7 will be mainly described. The seventh embodiment will mainly describe Claim 8 and the like. In the eighth embodiment, claim 9 will be mainly described. The ninth embodiment will mainly describe Claim 10 and the like. The tenth embodiment will mainly describe claims 12, 13, 14 and the like. The eleventh embodiment will mainly describe Claim 15.

<< Embodiment 1 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 1>
The present embodiment relates to a personal computer television set including a personal computer main body and a television device capable of storing the personal computer main body in a storage space in a housing.

<Configuration of Embodiment 1>
The personal computer television set of this embodiment includes a “personal computer body” and a “television device”. The television apparatus has a “slide mechanism”.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a “television device” 100. 1A is a front view of the television apparatus 100, FIG. 1B is a rear view of the television apparatus 100, and FIG. 1C is a left side view of the television apparatus 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the “television device” is preferably a thin casing provided with a thin display. Specific examples include a liquid crystal television, a plasma television, a rear projection television, an organic EL television, and a surface-conduction electron-emitter display (SED) television.

  The television apparatus 100 can store the personal computer main body in the storage space 101 in the housing. “Inside the casing” means within the casing of the television apparatus. The “storage space” may be a size that can be stored in the personal computer main body, and the size can be designed relatively according to the size of the personal computer main body. “Storing” means a state in which all or a part of the personal computer main body is stored in a storage space in the casing of the television apparatus. Thus, for example, the depth of the storage space (in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 1B) may be shorter than the depth of the personal computer body. That is, not all the parts of the personal computer main body are completely stored in the storage space, but even a partially stored state are included in the “storage” here.

  The “slide mechanism” is for sliding the PC main body into and out of the storage space. “Slide insertion / removal” means to insert by sliding or to extract by sliding. The slide mechanism is specifically a rail. FIG. 2 is a diagram in which the television apparatus 200 has a rail 202 as a slide mechanism in the storage space 201. By having the rail as the slide mechanism, the PC main body can be smoothly inserted and removed. The slide mechanism may not have a rail structure as shown in FIG. The slide mechanism only needs to be used for sliding the PC main body. For example, the interior of the storage space of the television device is made of a polished metal wall to facilitate the slide insertion and removal. It is included in that. In addition, you may have the slide auxiliary | assistance mechanism for slide insertion / extraction also in the personal computer main body side. An example of the slide assist mechanism is a grip portion such as a handle. Further, the slide insertion / extraction is not limited to a horizontal slide, but may be a vertical slide. In the description of the present embodiment and thereafter, the slide is basically described as being slid, but a storage space having an opening in the upward direction of the television device may be provided, and the personal computer main body may be slid in and out in the vertical direction. When inserting / removing a slide in the vertical direction, it can be mounted without applying much force when mounting the personal computer body. In the present embodiment, the case where the storage space is on the left side is described as an example, but the storage space may be on the right side.

  The “personal computer body” refers to a computer device (in this specification, it may be simply referred to as a PC). The personal computer main body can also be used as a normal personal computer by connecting to another monitor device. Further, the personal computer main body is not for personal use, but is used as a server device, for example, and is included in the personal computer main body here.

<Effect of Embodiment 1>
By sliding and inserting the personal computer main body into and out of the housing of the television device, the personal computer main body can be integrated with the television device, and the space for installing the personal computer television device can be saved. Further, since the personal computer main body can be slid out of the television device, the version of the personal computer main body can be easily upgraded by replacing the personal computer main body.

<< Embodiment 2 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 2>
The present embodiment relates to a form in which a personal computer main body is connected with only one contact-type connector when stored in a storage space in a television device housing.

<Configuration of Embodiment 2>
The personal computer television device in the second embodiment is composed of a “personal computer body” and a “television device” in the same manner as described in the first embodiment. The second embodiment is characterized in that the personal computer main body and the television device are electrically connected by only one connector that is attached to and detached from each other in accordance with the slide insertion / extraction of the personal computer main body.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state where the television apparatus 300 and the personal computer main body 310 each have one contact-type connector. FIG. 3A is a left side view of the television device 300. In FIG. 3A, one contact-type connector 303 (simply shown as a connector in the figure) is arranged on the back wall portion of the storage space 301. On the other hand, FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C show a state where the personal computer main body 310 has one contact connector 311. FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a surface (referred to as surface A) that is inserted into the storage space of the television device of the personal computer main body 310. FIG. 3C is a diagram of the personal computer main body 310 when the A side is viewed from the side. In FIG. 3C, in order to facilitate slide insertion / extraction, a grip portion 312 is provided on a surface opposite to the surface on which the contact-type connector 311 of the personal computer main body is disposed. Then, by using the grip portion 312, the personal computer main body is inserted into the storage space 301 shown in FIG. 3A so that the respective connectors 303 and 311 are attached to and detached from each other. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the personal computer television showing the state of such insertion and removal. In this way, by connecting the personal computer main body and the television apparatus with only one connector, it is possible to stably perform attachment / detachment at the time of slide insertion / extraction. In other words, when the connection between the PC main unit and the television device is performed by detaching a plurality of connectors from each other, the terminal portion of the connector is crushed due to deformation or breakage of one of the connectors. It will disappear. For this reason, other connectors are also affected, and as a result, all terminals cannot be connected. Therefore, by connecting with only one contact type connector, it is possible to stably execute the operation of attaching and detaching the personal computer main body from the television apparatus. Further, by connecting with only one contact-type connector, it is possible to reduce difficulty at the time of mounting due to tolerance (allowable error at the time of manufacture).

  Note that “electrically connected” means that an electrical signal can be exchanged between the personal computer body and the television device by connecting the connector. For example, a signal for display display is sent from a personal computer body to a television device as a monitor, or an electrical signal is exchanged when power is supplied from the television device. Specific examples of electrical signals exchanged through the connector include video input / output, audio input / output, and power supply. Further, as will be described in a later embodiment, a control signal may be sent to the personal computer body from a remote control signal receiver provided in the television apparatus. Note that how to configure the number of pins of the connector is a matter of design, but as an example, a 62-pin connector can be used. The pin assignment for which signal is sent to which pin is a design matter and can be arbitrarily changed.

  “Contact type connector” is a term corresponding to a non-contact connector, which will be described later. Specifically, a connector having a male / female portion such as a connector having a connecting pin is mutually fitted. Means a connector to be connected.

  In addition, as described above, the television device is preferably a thin housing having a thin display. In this case, the storage space of the television device is such that the housing main surface of the personal computer main body is placed on the main surface of the television device. It is preferable to store in parallel with the main surface of the housing. The housing main surface is a surface having the largest area among the six surfaces of the housing, for example. FIG. 4 also shows a state in which the housing main surface of the personal computer main body is stored in parallel with the housing main surface of the television apparatus. Thus, when storing the personal computer main body in the television device, by storing the personal computer main body so that the surfaces of the maximum areas of each other are parallel, without sacrificing the space saving that is an advantage of the thin display, The personal computer body can be stored in the television device.

<Effect of Embodiment 2>
In the personal computer television set of the present embodiment, the personal computer main body and the television set are electrically connected by only one contact connector, so that attachment / detachment at the time of slide insertion / extraction can be performed stably.

<< Embodiment 3 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 3>
The present embodiment relates to a form in which both are connected by two or more contact-type connectors when a personal computer main body is stored in a storage space in a television device housing.

<Configuration of Embodiment 3>
The personal computer television device in the third embodiment is composed of a “personal computer body” and a “television device” in the same manner as described in the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, unlike the second embodiment, the personal computer body and the television device are electrically connected by two or more contact-type connectors that are attached to and detached from each other in accordance with the slide insertion / removal of the personal computer body. is there.

  “Two or more contact type connectors” means that, for example, one connector is a connector dedicated to power supply, and the other connector is a connector for video signals, audio signals, or control signals for controlling each device. There are cases. Three or more contact-type connectors such as a power supply connector, a video / audio signal connector, and other control signal connectors may also be used.

  In particular, when the power supply of the PC main body will increase in the future, it is possible to make the configuration rich in expandability by separating the connector dedicated for power supply and the connector for other signal systems. . Further, by separating each connector, interference between the respective signals can be reduced.

<Effect of Embodiment 3>
In the personal computer television device of this embodiment, the personal computer main body and the television device are electrically connected by two or more contact-type connectors, so that interference between the connectors can be reduced. Further, by using one connector as a power supply connector, it is possible to supply power that can withstand the demanded power supply even if the function of the personal computer body is improved in the future. For this reason, it is possible to eliminate an obstacle factor when the version of the personal computer is replaced with another personal computer.

<< Embodiment 4 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 4>
The present embodiment is characterized by having a non-contact type connector for transmitting and receiving signals and the like in a non-contact manner when the personal computer main body is stored in a storage space in the television device housing.

<Configuration of Embodiment 4>
The personal computer television device in the fourth embodiment is composed of a “personal computer body” and a “television device” in the same manner as described in the first embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, unlike the second or third embodiment, the personal computer main body and the television device have a non-contact type connector that transmits and receives signals and the like in a non-contact manner according to the slide insertion / removal of the personal computer main body. It is a feature.

  “Signal etc.” refers to the video signal, audio signal, control signal, or electric signal for power supply already described. The “non-contact type connector” transmits and receives signals and the like in a non-contact manner. Examples of contactless signal transmission / reception include, for example, contactless electromagnetic coupling and signal transmission / reception, or optical communication for signal transmission / reception. By transmitting and receiving signals in a non-contact manner, it is not necessary to perform physical connection with a contact-type connector, so that connector breakage can be prevented.

  Moreover, the personal computer television set of this embodiment may have two or more non-contact type connectors. For example, one non-contact type connector may have a configuration in which electric power is induced by electromagnetic induction to supply power to the personal computer body, and the other non-contact type connector transmits and receives various signals by optical communication. . By using both transmission and reception of electromagnetic signals and transmission and reception of signals using light, interference can be prevented and appropriate signals can be exchanged with each other. In the case of transmitting and receiving signals using light, for example, an optical waveguide circuit that propagates light while confining light is a basic element, and a function is added to this optical waveguide to form an optical modulator, an optical switch, etc. A combination of a light emitting and receiving element can be used.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a personal computer television set according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 5A, the television apparatus 500 has a power source. The non-contact type connector 501 formed of a coil supplies power to the personal computer main body 510 in a non-contact manner by electromagnetic coupling. The signal processing circuit of the personal computer main body 510 is driven by the electromotive force obtained through the non-contact connector 501, and the non-contact type connector 502 including the signal processing circuit of the television device 510 and the light emitting element / light receiving element is provided. The optical communication is performed via this, and various signals are transmitted and received. FIG.5 (b) is a figure which shows the enlarged example of the non-contact-type connector part of Fig.5 (a). As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the space between the television device 500 and the personal computer main body 510 is made of a resin material 503 such as plastic as indicated by oblique lines. Further, the non-contact type connector portion of the light emitting element and the light receiving element by optical communication has a shape in which a resin material is partially omitted in order to appropriately perform each optical communication. With this configuration, the PC body can be securely stored inside the television device by bringing the resin material parts into contact with each other, while the non-contact type connector parts can exchange signals without contacting each other. It is possible to prevent the connector from being damaged.

<Effect of Embodiment 4>
In the personal computer television device of the present embodiment, when the personal computer main body and the television device have a non-contact type connector that transmits and receives signals and the like without contact with each other, when the personal computer main body is stored in the television device, It is possible to prevent physical damage to the connector.

<< Embodiment 5 >>
<Outline and configuration of embodiment 5>
The personal computer television device in the fifth embodiment is composed of a “personal computer body” and a “television device” in the same manner as described in any of the first to fourth embodiments. In the fifth embodiment, the personal computer body is powered by the connector with the television device. In other words, the television device and the personal computer main body share the power source of the television device.

<Effect of Embodiment 5>
Since the personal computer main body is supplied with power from the television device through the connector, it is not necessary to mount a power source on the personal computer main body side, so that the personal computer main body can be downsized. In addition, since the power source of the television device can be shared and used, the number of parts can be reduced, and thus the cost can be reduced.

<< Embodiment 6 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 6>
The sixth embodiment relates to a personal computer television device having a characteristic structure in a state where the personal computer main body is inserted into the television device. Specifically, it has an opening for heat dissipation, or the size is adjusted so that the cable cannot be seen from the front side.

<Configuration of Embodiment 6>
Similarly to the one described in any of the first to fifth embodiments, the personal computer television apparatus according to the sixth embodiment includes a “personal computer body” and a “television device”. Description of the portions described in the first to fifth embodiments is omitted here.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the personal computer main body 610. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of a surface facing a connector 611 for connecting to a television device. The surface facing the connector 611 is an external device connection surface 614 provided with a connection terminal for a personal computer external device. The personal computer external device is another external device that is not built in the personal computer body. Specifically, a PS / 2 port for connecting to a mouse or keyboard, a LAN port for connecting to an external network, an RS-232C or USB port for connecting to another external device, etc. As an example of the connection terminal. By having a connection terminal with these personal computer external devices, it is possible to keep the size of the personal computer main body as compact as possible by using a device that is optionally used as an external device. Further, since the external device connection surface 614 facing the connector 611 has a connection terminal with the external device, a pressing force is applied from the personal computer body to the connector side when the cable is inserted into the connection terminal. Increased connection stability.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of a left side view of the personal computer main body 610. As shown in FIG. 6B, the personal computer main body 610 has a heat radiation opening 613 for heat radiation in the personal computer casing. Note that a fan for assisting heat dissipation may be provided inside the PC main body. As shown in FIG. 7, the television device 700 has a corresponding opening 704 at the position of the housing of the television device that the heat radiating opening of the stored personal computer body faces. By providing a corresponding opening at a position where the heat radiating opening of the personal computer body faces, heat inside the personal computer body can be released to the outside. Note that the corresponding opening at the position of the casing of the television apparatus does not necessarily have the same shape and size as the heat dissipation opening of the personal computer body. The corresponding opening of the television device may be larger or smaller than the heat dissipation opening of the personal computer body. Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, for example, the heat radiating opening of the personal computer main body may be circular, or the corresponding opening of the television device may be a square shape different from the heat radiating opening. . The personal computer TV device according to the present invention is a personal computer main body that is used by storing the personal computer main body in the casing of the television device. By providing the heat radiating opening and the corresponding opening, the personal computer main body and the television apparatus are provided. Neither can be heated.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the surface opposite to the surface having the connector 612 for connecting to the television device of the personal computer main body 610 is an external device connection surface 614 provided with a connection terminal for the personal computer external device. The storage space of the television device and the structure and size of the personal computer main body are the structure and size that are arranged in a position where the external device connection surface is hidden from the front of the television device with the personal computer main body stored in the television device. . FIG. 8 is a rear view of the personal computer television set showing an example of such a state. FIG. 8 shows a state in which the personal computer main body 810 is stored in the casing of the television device 800. In this case, the external device connection surface 814 appears on the back side of the television device. Various cables are connected to the connection terminal of the external device connection surface 814 to connect to the external device. In this state, when the external device connection surface 814 is disposed at a position hidden from the front surface of the television device, these cables need not be visually recognized from the front surface. For this reason, a flat-screen television or the like can be arranged in a stylish manner so as not to notice that the personal computer main body is stored.

<Effect of Embodiment 6>
The personal computer television device in the sixth embodiment includes a heat dissipation opening in the personal computer main body, and performs heat dissipation processing even when the personal computer main body is stored in the housing of the television device by providing a corresponding opening in the television device. Therefore, the failure rate of the personal computer main body and the television device can be reduced. Further, by appropriately adjusting the structure and size of the personal computer main body and the television device, the external device connection surface can be hidden from the front surface of the television device, so that a stylish appearance can be maintained.

<< Embodiment 7 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 7>
The personal computer television set according to the seventh embodiment is characterized in that, for example, the television set side receives a remote control signal for controlling the personal computer and can control the personal computer main body based on the signal.

<Configuration of Embodiment 7>
The personal computer television device in the seventh embodiment is composed of a “personal computer body” and a “television device” in the same manner as described in any of the first to sixth embodiments. The description here is omitted for the parts described in any of the first to sixth embodiments.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a personal computer television set according to the seventh embodiment. The television apparatus 900 includes a control signal acquisition unit 904 for controlling the personal computer main body 910. An example of the “control signal acquisition unit” is a remote control signal reception unit. The remote control signal receiving unit has a table for converting, for example, a predetermined remote control signal into a predetermined keyboard signal or a cursor control signal. By receiving a remote control signal for mode switching, it is possible to switch between keyboard input and mouse input. Thus, by having a remote control signal receiving unit (control signal acquisition unit), the remote control device can be an input device that substitutes for a keyboard and a mouse. The one connector 903, 911 also has a function of transmitting the acquired control signal from the television device to the personal computer body. That is, a control signal (for example, the aforementioned keyboard signal or cursor control signal) is transmitted to the personal computer main body 910 via the connectors 903 and 911 that electrically connect the personal computer main body and the television apparatus. In response, the personal computer performs corresponding control. In this manner, a so-called light receiver is built in the television device, and a control signal is transmitted to the personal computer body via the light receiver (in some cases, signal conversion processing is performed by the light receiver). Note that, as an example of the control signal acquisition unit, the remote control signal reception unit has been described as an example, but in addition to this, a PS / 2 port for connecting a keyboard and a mouse may be the control signal acquisition unit. For example, by disposing these PS / 2 ports on the front surface of the television device, it is possible to perform a keyboard operation and the like without detouring cables and the like from the back side. Note that. In the example of FIG. 9, the control signal acquisition unit is provided on the front surface of the television apparatus, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may have a control signal acquisition part in the side surface of a television apparatus, and you may have a control signal acquisition part in the back.

<Effect of Embodiment 7>
The personal computer television device in the seventh embodiment has a control signal acquisition unit for the television device to control the personal computer body, and the control signal is transmitted to the personal computer body through the connector, for example, using a remote controller. It becomes possible to easily control the operation of the personal computer.

<< Embodiment 8 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 8>
The present embodiment is characterized in that the television device can be controlled from the personal computer main body side.

<Configuration of Embodiment 8>
The personal computer television device in the eighth embodiment is composed of a “personal computer body” and a “television device” in the same manner as described in any of the first to seventh embodiments. Description of the portions described in any of Embodiments 1 to 7 is omitted here.

  The personal computer body has a control command output unit for controlling the television device. As an example of a control command to be output to the television device, for example, a signal for controlling an OSD (on-screen function) can be output. Thereby, for example, the brightness on the display can be adjusted by adjusting the illumination of the backlight. In addition, for example, it is possible to output a signal for switching the channel by controlling the tuner, or to output a signal for turning off the power of the television apparatus. To realize these, it is necessary to provide pins for inputting control signals from the personal computer main body side in the control base of the television apparatus.

  The connector also has a function of transmitting an output control command to the television apparatus. Therefore, the television apparatus can be indirectly controlled from the personal computer body by outputting a control command to the television apparatus via the connector.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of a block diagram of a personal computer main body. As an example, the personal computer body includes a CPU 1001, a RAM 1002, an I / O 1003, and the like that constitute a control command output unit. In addition, a connector 1004 for connecting to a television device is provided. Note that the connector 1004 may be a contact type connector or a non-contact type connector. The CPU outputs a control command for controlling the television apparatus according to the program read into the RAM. In order to make the control command identifiable on the television device side, the control command output from the personal computer main body is preferably a command shared with the television device side. As for the output timing of the control command, it is possible to output the control command according to the activated program according to an arbitrary operation from the user, or to output the control command according to sensor detection described later.

<Effect of Embodiment 8>
The personal computer television device of this embodiment has a control command output unit for the personal computer body to control the television device, and the control command is transmitted to the television device via the connector, so that You can adjust the TV display and switch channels by operation.

<< Embodiment 9 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 9>
The present embodiment is characterized in that the television apparatus can be controlled in accordance with a sensor included in the personal computer main body.

<Configuration of Embodiment 9>
The personal computer television device in the ninth embodiment is composed of a “personal computer body” and a “television device” in the same manner as described in the eighth embodiment. Description of the parts described in the eighth embodiment is omitted here.

  The personal computer has a sensor. Examples of the sensor include various sensors such as an optical sensor, a thermal sensor (thermograph), a temperature sensor, and an infrared sensor. The control command output unit has sensor detection output means for outputting a control command based on the sensor detection. As a result, for example, when the personal computer body determines that there is no person in front of the television device by a sensor, a control command for turning off the power of the television device is output from the personal computer body and automatically It is possible to turn off the power. Further, when the personal computer body determines that the dark room is detected by the sensor, it is possible to adjust the backlight weakly by controlling the OSD of the television apparatus.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a block diagram of a personal computer main body. As an example, the personal computer main body includes a CPU 1101, a RAM 1102, an I / O 1103, and the like that constitute a control command output unit and a sensor detection output unit. In addition, a connector 1104 for connecting to a television device and a sensor 1105 are provided. The CPU outputs a control command for controlling the television apparatus according to the program read into the RAM. For example, when it can be determined by the sensor that the person is absent, the CPU waits until a predetermined time elapses while checking the information of the sensor. If it is determined that there is no person for a predetermined time, the CPU outputs a control command for turning off the power to the television apparatus via the connector.

<Effect of Embodiment 9>
In this embodiment, since the personal computer body has a sensor and outputs a control command based on the detection of this sensor, the power can be automatically turned off or the backlight can be automatically adjusted. Convenience can be improved.

<< Embodiment 10 >>
<Overview of Embodiment 10>
The tenth embodiment relates to the shape of the connector. The following description will be made with respect to having three patterns of connector shapes, and any of them can be configured based on the personal computer television set described in the first to ninth embodiments.

<Configuration 1 of Embodiment 10>
As the first pattern, the connector is a female connector on the personal computer main body side and a male connector on the television apparatus side. Since the personal computer body is inserted into and removed from the television device, the connector on the personal computer body side is easily exposed to the outside air. Therefore, if the personal computer main body side is a male connector, the probability that the personal computer main body will be damaged due to an impact when the personal computer main body falls or a fallen object will increase. Therefore, by using a female connector as the connector on the personal computer body side, the probability of breakage of the connector can be reduced.

<Configuration 2 of Embodiment 10>
As a second pattern, the connector is a male connector on the personal computer body side and a female connector on the television apparatus side. As described above, the male connector has a slightly higher probability of breakage. In the personal computer television apparatus of the present invention, the version of the personal computer main body is mainly upgraded. Therefore, the failure rate of the entire personal computer television device can be reduced by using a male connector as the main body of the personal computer having a higher replacement frequency.

<Configuration 3 of Embodiment 10>
As a third pattern, in the two or more contact type connectors, at least one connector is a female connector on the personal computer body side, a television device side is a male connector, and the other connector is a male connector on the personal computer body side, The television device side is a female connector. About a 3rd pattern, it is the structure regarding two or more contact type connectors demonstrated in Embodiment 3. FIG. By changing the shape of two or more connectors to each other, even if the personal computer body is inserted in the wrong direction, it cannot be attached, so that no erroneous current flows.

<< Embodiment 11 >>
<Outline and Configuration of Embodiment 11>
The eleventh embodiment is characterized in that the personal computer main body includes a set-top box function. Set-top box functions include, for example, demodulation, decoding or descrambling of cable TV, digital broadcasting, IP broadcasting, etc., limited reception control / copy control functions (B-CAS cards, etc.) using IC cards, VOD, etc. Receiving / temporary storage of video distribution, user service functions (absence recording settings, EPG, etc.) associated with various broadcasts, parental lock function (viewing age restriction), built-in cable modem function (broadband connected to PC) Internet connection).

  Alternatively, the set top box itself may be slid into and removed from the storage space in the housing of the television device instead of the personal computer body.

<Effect of Embodiment 11>
In the eleventh embodiment, a personal computer main body having a set-top box function, or the set-top box itself can be stored in a storage space in the television device housing, and therefore, used for general digital cable television. Even so, it can maintain a stylish appearance.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of a personal computer television set. FIG. 12A shows a state in which the personal computer main body 1210 is stored in the television apparatus 1200. FIG. 12B shows a state in which the personal computer main body 1210 has one connector 1211.

The figure which shows an example of a television apparatus The figure for demonstrating the slide mechanism of a television apparatus Diagram for explaining connector connection between television device and personal computer The figure which shows the example which inserts and removes a television apparatus and a personal computer body The figure which shows the example in which a television apparatus and a personal computer main body have a non-contact-type connector A figure showing an example of a personal computer The figure which shows the corresponding opening of a television apparatus The figure which shows the example which arranged the cable for connecting with the external device in the personal computer The figure which shows the example of the control-signal acquisition part of a television apparatus Block diagram of a personal computer body in the eighth embodiment Block diagram of a personal computer body in the ninth embodiment Figure showing an actual example of a personal computer television set

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Television apparatus 101 Storage space 202 Slide mechanism 303 Connector (television apparatus side)
310 PC 311 Connector (PC side)
312 gripping part

Claims (17)

A personal computer television set comprising a personal computer main body and a television device capable of storing the personal computer main body in a storage space in the housing,
The television device is a personal computer television device having a slide mechanism for sliding the personal computer main body into and out of the storage space.   2. The personal computer television device according to claim 1, wherein the personal computer main body and the television device are electrically connected by only one contact-type connector that can be attached to and detached from each other in accordance with slide insertion / extraction of the personal computer main body.   The personal computer television device according to claim 1, wherein the personal computer main body and the television device are electrically connected by two or more contact-type connectors that are attached to and detached from each other in accordance with slide insertion and removal of the personal computer main body.   The personal computer television device according to claim 1, wherein the personal computer main body and the television device have a non-contact type connector that transmits and receives signals and the like in a non-contact manner in accordance with slide insertion and removal of the personal computer main body.   5. The personal computer television device according to claim 1, wherein the personal computer main body is supplied with power through the connector with the television device. The PC body has a heat dissipation opening in the PC housing for heat dissipation,
The personal computer television device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the television device has a corresponding opening at a position of a housing of the television device facing the heat radiating opening of the stored personal computer main body. The surface facing the connector of the personal computer body is an external device connection surface provided with a connection terminal for a personal computer external device,
The structure and size of the storage space of the television device and the structure and size of the personal computer main body are such that the external device connection surface is arranged at a position hidden from the front surface of the television device in a state where the personal computer main body is stored in the television device. The personal computer television set according to any one of 1 to 6. The television device has a control signal acquisition unit for controlling the personal computer body,
The personal computer television device according to claim 1, wherein the connector also has a function of transmitting the acquired control signal from the television device to a personal computer main body. The PC main body has a control command output unit for controlling the television device,
The personal computer television device according to claim 1, wherein the connector also has a function of transmitting an output control command to the television device. The computer itself has a sensor,
The personal computer television set according to claim 9, wherein the control command output unit includes sensor detection output means for outputting a control command based on the detection of the sensor. The television device has a thin housing with a thin display,
The personal computer television device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the storage space stores the main housing of the personal computer main body in parallel with the main housing of the television device.   The personal computer television device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the connector is a female connector on a personal computer main body side and a male connector on a television device side.   The personal computer television device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the connector is a male connector on the personal computer body side and a female connector on the television device side.   In the two or more contact type connectors, at least one connector is a female connector on the personal computer body side, a television device side is a male connector, the other connector is a male connector on the personal computer body side, and a television device side is a female connector. The personal computer television set according to claim 3.   The personal computer TV device according to claim 1, wherein the personal computer main body includes a set-top box function.   The personal computer body according to any one of claims 1 to 15.   The television apparatus as described in any one of Claim 1 to 15.

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