TWI697754B - Notebook computer - Google Patents

Abstract

A notebook computer including a pair of bodies pivoted to each other to be folded or unfolded, an image module disposed at one of the bodies, and a control unit is provided. The image module includes a carrier pivoted to the body, an image processing unit, a magnetic unit, and a magnetic generating unit disposed in the body corresponding to the magnetic unit, wherein the image processing unit and the magnetic unit are disposed on the carrier respectively. The control unit is electrically connected to the image processing unit and the magnetic generating unit. The control unit drives the magnetic generating unit to attract or repel the magnetic unit so as to rotate the carrier and the image processing unit thereon to be lifted-up or lowered-down.

Description

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The present invention relates to a notebook computer.

With the increasing development of the technology industry, electronic products such as smart phones or notebook computers are all developing in a more convenient, multifunctional and beautiful direction. In the case of notebook computers, most of the display screens tend to be larger or thinner. Therefore, the frame part next to the display screen will be reduced to achieve better visual effects. However, due to the narrower frame of the display screen, the related electronic components, such as the camera lens, originally arranged beside the display screen can no longer be accommodated in it.

Therefore, how to install the aforementioned electronic components in a notebook computer with a narrow frame without reducing the function or use level of the notebook computer is worthy of further consideration and solution for those in the art.

The invention provides a notebook computer, which is provided with a movable image module to change the relative position of a random body state change.

The notebook computer of the present invention includes a pair of machine bodies, an image module and a control unit. The bodies are pivotally connected to each other and can rotate relatively open and close. The image module is arranged in one of the machine bodies, and the image module includes a carrier, an image processing unit, a magnetic unit and a magnetic generating unit. The carrier is pivotally connected to the body. The image processing unit and the magnetic unit are arranged on the carrier. The magnetic generating unit is arranged in the body and corresponds to the magnetic unit. The control unit is electrically connected to the image processing unit and the magnetic generating unit. The control unit drives the magnetic generating unit to generate magnetism to magnetically attract or repel the magnetic unit, and drive the carrier and the image processing unit on it to rotate and lift relative to the body.

Based on the above, the notebook computer is provided with a rotatable image module in one of the body, and the image module includes a pivotable carrier and a magnetic unit and an image processing unit arranged on it, and a magnetic generating unit is provided to correspond to the magnetic unit . In this way, the magnetism generated by the magnetic generating unit driven by the control unit can be used to form magnetic attraction or repulsion to the magnetic unit, so that the magnetic force becomes the driving force for the rotation of the carrier, and the image processing unit can As the carrier rotates to raise or lower relative to the body, the mobility of the image module on the body is improved, and different application functions can be obtained corresponding to different states of the body.

In order to make the above-mentioned features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the following specific embodiments are described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of the notebook computer of FIG. 1A in another state. FIG. 2A is a partial schematic diagram of the notebook computer of FIG. 1A at the image module. Please refer to FIGS. 1A, 1B and 2A at the same time. In this embodiment, the notebook computer 100 includes a first body 110, a second body 120, an image module 130 and an input module 140. Here, the first body 110 and the second body 120 are pivotally connected to each other and can rotate relatively open and close, and the second body 120 has a slim border display. Therefore, the image module 130 of this embodiment is substantially connected to the input The module 140 (including a keyboard, a touch pad, etc.) is also arranged in the first body 110.

FIG. 2B is an exploded view of the image module of FIG. 2A. Fig. 3 shows the electrical connection of related components of the notebook computer. Please refer to FIGS. 2A, 2B and 3 at the same time. In this embodiment, in order to enable the image module 130 located in the first body 110 to respond to the use state of the body, the image module 130 includes a carrier 131 and an image processing unit 132. The magnetic unit 136 and the magnetic generating unit 137, wherein the carrier 131 is pivotally connected to the inner surface S2 of the first body 110. The image processing unit 132, for example, a camera unit, is disposed on the carrier 131 and moves with it. The magnetic unit 136 is disposed on the carrier 131 and moves with it. The magnetic generating unit 137, for example, an electromagnet, is disposed in the first body 110 and corresponds to the magnetic unit 136. At the same time, the control unit 150 is electrically connected to the image processing unit 132 and the magnetic generating unit 137, wherein the control unit 150 generates magnetism by driving the magnetic generating unit 137, so that a magnetic attraction or magnetic repulsion is formed between the magnetic generating unit 137 and the magnetic unit 136 , Which is then used as a power to drive the carrier 131 to rotate, so that the image processing unit 132 can rotate with the carrier 131 relative to the first body 110, and reach a raised state (as shown in FIG. 1B) or a lowered state (as shown in FIG. 1A) ).

Accordingly, the notebook computer 100 can respond to the opening and closing states of the first body 110 and the second body 120 by whether the image module 130 is raised or not. For example, when the first body 110 and the second body 120 are in the closed state (the first body 110 is stacked on the second body 120, not shown), the control unit 150 is driven according to the current body state The magnetism generating unit 137 generates magnetism and magnetically attracts the magnetism unit 136, and then drives the carrier 131 to be in a descending state as shown in FIG. 1A. At this time, the carrier 131 and the outer surface S1 of the first body 110 have the same outer contour to maintain The beauty of the first body 110, and the image processing unit 132 is hidden and stored in the first body 110. Conversely, when the second body 120 rotates and expands to 90 degrees relative to the first body 110 (the body state shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B), the control unit 150 drives the magnetism generating unit 137 to generate magnetism and repel the magnetism unit. 136, to drive the carrier 131 to rotate and lift so that the image processing unit 132 can face the user (back to the second body 120) in the lifted state, so the user can then activate the image processing unit through the control unit 150 132, and perform the required camera and photography actions. Here, the image processing unit 132 facing away from the second body 120 means that its light capturing surface is facing the user and facing away from the second body 120. It should be mentioned that the notebook computer 100 further includes a trigger unit 160 electrically connected to the control unit 150. The opening and closing states of the first body 110 and the second body 120 can also be provided by the trigger unit 160 with a trigger signal to the control unit 150 to facilitate the foregoing actions.

It should also be mentioned that this embodiment does not limit the form of the image processing unit 132. In another embodiment not shown, the image processing unit may also be a projection unit to project an image for the user Watch.

Please refer to FIG. 2B again. In detail, the image module 130 further includes a rotating shaft 133, a bracket 134, and a shaft connecting portion 135. The shaft connecting portion 135 and the bracket 134 are respectively disposed on the inner surface S2 of the first body 110 and located on the carrier. Opposite sides of 131. The carrier 131 has a carrier portion 131a, a shaft connection portion 131b, an opening 131c, and a stop portion 131d. The image processing unit 132 is disposed on the carrier portion 131a, and obtains or projects an image through the corresponding opening 131c. The stop portion 131d and the shaft connecting portion 131b are respectively located on opposite sides of the carrying portion 131a, wherein the rotating shaft 133 passes through the shaft connecting portion 131b and the shaft connecting portion 135 to pivot the carrier 131 to the inner surface S2 of the first body 110. The stopping portion 131d extends from the bearing portion 131a and the extending direction is away from the bearing portion 131a. The magnetic unit 136 is disposed on the stopping portion 131d. As shown in FIG. 2A, the rotating shaft 133 and the stopping portion 131d are located on opposite sides of the bearing portion 131a.

4A and 4B respectively show partial schematic diagrams of the image module in different states. Please refer to FIGS. 2B, 4A and 4B at the same time. Furthermore, the image module 130 further includes a bracket 134 disposed on the inner surface S2 of the first body 110, and the magnetic generating unit 137 is disposed on the bracket 134. The bracket 134 has a space 134 a between the magnetism generating unit 137 and the inner surface S2 of the first body 110. When the carrier 131 rotates, its stop 131d will move in the space 134a. Furthermore, when the control unit 150 forms a magnetic repulsive force by the magnetic generating unit 137 and the magnetic unit 136 to drive the bearing portion 131a to rotate and lift relative to the first body 110, the stop portion 131d will be in the space 134a and away from the magnetic generating unit 137, the rotation stops until the stop 131d interferes with the bracket 134 (the upper edge of the space 134a). Accordingly, the bracket 134 restricts the moving range of the carrier 131 through the space 134a to avoid falling off.

In addition, the notebook computer 100 of this embodiment may further include a gravity sensor (not shown) for sensing the state change between the first body 110 and the second body 120. For example, the control unit 150 can respond to changes in the body, and when the opening and closing angle between the bodies is 0° to 90°, the control unit 150 drives the magnetism generating unit 137 and the magnetism unit 136 to generate magnetic attraction to allow the carrier 131 The image processing unit 132 above it maintains the aforementioned descending state. When the opening and closing angle between the bodies is 90 degrees to 180 degrees, the control unit 150 drives the magnetic generating unit 137 and the magnetic unit 136 to generate magnetic repulsion, so that the carrier 131 and the image processing unit 132 on it maintain the aforementioned elevated state . When the opening and closing angle between the body is 180 degrees to 360 degrees, the control unit 150 drives the magnetic generating unit 137 and the magnetic unit 136 to generate a magnetic attraction force, so that the carrier 131 and the image processing unit 132 on it return to the aforementioned drop again status. However, the various states can actually be modified appropriately according to the needs of the user.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to another embodiment of the invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the notebook computer of FIG. 5 in another state. Please refer to FIGS. 5 and 6 at the same time. In this embodiment, the notebook computer 200 includes a first body 210, a second body 220, and an image module 230. The first body 210 and the second body 220 are the same as those in the previous embodiment. It will not be repeated here, and the image module 230 includes a projection unit 231 and a camera unit 232, which are respectively electrically connected to the control module (the same as the previous embodiment and therefore not shown). Different from the foregoing embodiment, the second body 220 of this embodiment has a display, and the image module 230 is also disposed in the second body 220. Furthermore, the projection unit 231 and the camera unit 232 of the image module 230 can be controlled by the control unit to rotate relative to the second body 220 according to the structural features of the aforementioned image module 130, and therefore relative to the second body 220. The body 220 is raised or lowered. As shown in FIG. 6, when the second body 220 is turned over relative to the first body 210 and faces away from each other, that is, the so-called tent-like use state, the control unit can drive the carrier and the image processing unit ( In this embodiment, the projection unit 231) is rotated and lifted relative to the second body 220, so that the notebook computer 200 can use the projected image generated by the projection unit 231 as an interface for interacting with the user, which can also be used It can be used with the Augmented Reality (AR) function of the notebook computer 200 to increase the degree of interaction with the user.

To sum up, in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention, the notebook computer is provided with a rotatable image module in one of its bodies, and the image module includes a pivotable carrier and a magnetic unit and image processing disposed on it. Unit, and set a magnetic generating unit to correspond to the magnetic unit. In this way, the magnetism generated by the magnetic generating unit driven by the control unit can be used to form magnetic attraction or repulsion to the magnetic unit, so that the magnetic force becomes the driving force for the rotation of the carrier, and the image processing unit can As the carrier rotates, it rises or falls relative to the body. In this way, regardless of whether the image module is a camera unit, a projection unit, or both, it can be controlled to raise or lower relative to the machine body to meet the needs of the application.

Accordingly, the notebook computer can obtain different application functions corresponding to different states of the body by improving the mobility of the image module on the body, so that the notebook computer has the required appearance conditions, such as the aforementioned narrow The bezel display can also maintain its flexibility and functionality.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can make slight changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to those defined by the attached patent scope.

100, 200: Notebook computer 110, 210: First body 120, 220: Second body 130, 230: Image module 131: Carrier 131a: Carrying part 131b: Shaft connection part 131c: Opening 131d: Stop part 132: Image processing unit 133: Shaft 134: Bracket 134a: Space 135: Axle joint 136: Magnetic unit 137: Magnetic generating unit 140: Input module 150: Control unit 160: Trigger unit 231: Projection unit 232: Camera unit S1 : Outer surface S2: Inner surface

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of the notebook computer of FIG. 1A in another state. FIG. 2A is a partial schematic diagram of the notebook computer of FIG. 1A at the image module. FIG. 2B is an exploded view of the image module of FIG. 2A. Fig. 3 shows the electrical connection of related components of the notebook computer. 4A and 4B respectively show partial schematic diagrams of the image module in different states. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to another embodiment of the invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the notebook computer of FIG. 5 in another state.

100: Notebook computer 110: First body 120: Second body 130: Image module 140: Input module

Claims (8)

A notebook computer includes: a pair of bodies which are pivotally connected to each other and can be relatively rotated to open and close; an image module arranged on one of the pair of bodies, the image module includes: a carrier, pivotally connected to the body An image processing unit, which is arranged on the carrier; a magnetic unit, which is arranged on the carrier; a magnetic generating unit, which is arranged in the body and corresponds to the magnetic unit; and a control unit, which is electrically connected to the image processing unit And the magnetic generating unit, wherein the control unit drives the magnetic generating unit to generate magnetism, magnetically attracts or repels the magnetic unit, and drives the carrier and the image processing unit on it to rotate and lift relative to the body, the image When the processing unit rotates and descends with the carrier relative to the body, the carrier and the outer surface of the body have a consistent outer contour, and the image processing unit is housed in the body. The notebook computer according to the first item of the scope of patent application, wherein the carrier has a carrying portion and a stopping portion, the image processing unit is disposed on the carrying portion, and the stopping portion extends from the carrying portion in an extending direction Away from the carrying part, the magnetic unit is arranged on the stop part. For the notebook computer described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the image module further includes a bracket arranged on the inner surface of the body, the magnetic generating unit is arranged on the bracket, and the bracket has a space located in the magnetic Between the generating unit and the body, The carrier rotates to make the stop part move in the space, wherein the control unit drives the carrying part to rotate and lift relative to the first body through the magnetism generating unit and the magnetic unit, until the stop part interferes with The bracket. For the notebook computer described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the image module further includes a rotating shaft connecting the carrying portion of the carrier and the inner surface of the body, and the rotating shaft and the stopping portion are located on the carrying portion On opposite sides. The notebook computer according to the first item of the patent application, wherein the image processing unit includes at least one of a camera unit and a projection unit. For the notebook computer described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the pair of bodies includes a first body and a second body, wherein the second body has a slim border display, and the image module is provided In the first body. For the notebook computer described in item 6 of the scope of patent application, when the image processing unit rotates and rises with the carrier relative to the first body, the image processing unit backs to the second body. For the notebook computer described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the pair of bodies includes a first body and a second body, wherein the second body has a display, and the image module is disposed on the second body. When the second body is turned relative to the first body and faces away from each other, the control unit drives the carrier and the image processing unit thereon to rotate and lift relative to the second body.

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