TWM617385U - Computer system combination and electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

This case discloses a computer system combination and electronic device. The computer system assembly includes a computer host, an electronic device with a touch screen, and a first system connection device. The electronic device can be operated in a standard mode and a tablet mode, and the first system connection device is used to electrically connect the computer host and the electronic device. When the electronic device is electrically connected to the computer host through the first system connection device, the electronic device operates in the tablet mode, the computer host provides power to the electronic device through the first system connection device, and the electronic device touches a drawing information generated on the screen The computer host transmits an image information to the electronic device through the first system connection device and displays it on the touch screen.

Description

Computer system combination and electronic device

This case is related to a combination of computer systems and the electronic devices used by them.

Generally, when doing computer drawing, the creator can directly use the tablet computer to draw, or use an external computer drawing board or LCD drawing board to draw. The former is limited by the capacity and computing performance of the tablet. The latter also needs to be externally connected to the computer when using a computer graphics tablet or an LCD graphics tablet. The user must have two independent functions of the computer and the graphics tablet at the same time, which greatly increases the overall system construction cost and lacks independent use of each The flexibility of the device.

The present application provides a computer system combination, including a computer host, an electronic device with a touch screen, and a first system connection device. The electronic device can be operated in a standard mode and a tablet mode, and the first system connection device is used to electrically connect the computer host and the electronic device. When the electronic device is electrically connected to the computer host through the first system connection device, the electronic device operates in the tablet mode, the computer host provides power to the electronic device through the first system connection device, and the electronic device touches a drawing information generated on the screen It is transmitted to the host computer through the first system connection device. The computer host transmits an image information to the electronic device through the first system connection device and displays it on the touch screen.

The present application also provides an electronic device, which is electrically connected to a computer host through a first system connection device. The electronic device includes a transmission interface, a conversion unit, a processor, a multiplexer, a touch screen, and a Power supply unit. The transmission interface is used for connecting the first system connection device to receive image information from the computer host. The conversion unit is electrically connected to the transmission interface, and converts the image information into a first image signal conforming to one of the display formats. The processor selects to operate in a standard mode or a tablet mode, and can generate a second image signal in the standard mode. The multiplexer is electrically connected to the conversion unit and the processor to output the first image signal in the tablet mode or output the second image signal in the standard mode. The touch screen includes a display unit and a touch unit. The display unit is electrically connected to the multiplexer to display the first image signal or the second image signal. The touch unit is electrically connected to the transmission interface. In the tablet mode, the touch The drawing information generated by the unit is transmitted to the transmission interface and transmitted to the computer host through the first system connection device. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the transmission interface, and in the tablet mode, supplies power from the computer host to all components.

In summary, the electronic device with touch screen proposed in this case has the advantages of adaptability. In addition to the functions of a general independent laptop, when the electronic device is converted to tablet mode, it can also become a graphics tablet for independent use. It is quite flexible and convenient, and there is no need to purchase a special drawing board.

Please refer to FIG. 1, a computer system assembly 1 includes a computer host 10, an electronic device 12 with a touch screen 121, a first system connection device 14 and a stylus 16. In one embodiment, the host computer 10 has better computing capabilities than the electronic device 12. The electronic device 12 with the touch screen 121 can operate in a standard mode and a tablet mode, and can support a stylus 16. The stylus 16 is connected to the electronic device 12 by signals for pairing and communication with the electronic device 12. The first system connection device 14 is used to electrically connect the computer host 10 and the electronic device 12. When the electronic device 12 is electrically connected to the computer host 10 through the first system connection device 14, the electronic device 12 can be selected as a tablet mode. In the tablet mode, the electronic device 12 becomes a simple touch display, which can be used as an extended display screen of the computer host 10 or a separate drawing board. When the electronic device 12 is in the tablet mode, the computer host 10 provides power to the electronic device 12 through the first system connection device 14. At this time, the electronic device 12 can be used as a drawing board, and the stylus 16 draws on the touch screen 121 to make The touch screen 121 correspondingly generates a drawing information, and the electronic device 12 transmits the drawing information generated on the touch screen 121 to the computer host 10 through the first system connection device 14. In addition, the computer host 10 also transmits an independent piece of image information or an image information corresponding to the drawing information to the electronic device 12 through the first system connection device 14 and displays it on the touch screen 121.

In an embodiment, the host computer 10 may be a desktop computer, a notebook computer, etc., but the present case is not limited to this. In one embodiment, the electronic device 12 with the touch screen 121 is a convertible laptop, a dual-screen computer, or a general notebook, but this case is not limited to this.

In one embodiment, the first system connection device 14 is a universal serial bus connection device for transmitting power, graphics information, and image information. In another embodiment, the first system connection device 14 includes a high-definition multimedia interface connection device and a universal serial bus connection device to transmit image information through the high-definition multimedia interface connection device and through the universal serial bus Connect the device to transmit power and graphics information.

Please refer to FIG. 2, a computer system assembly 1 includes a computer host 10, an electronic device 12 with a touch screen 121, a first system connection device 14, a stylus 16, and a second system connection device 18. And an external input device 20. The electronic device 12 can be operated in a standard mode and a tablet mode. The stylus 16 is connected to the electronic device 12 by signals for pairing and communication with the electronic device 12. The first system connection device 14 is used to electrically connect the electronic device 12 and the external input device 20, and the second system connection device 18 is used to electrically connect the computer host 10 and the external input device 20. In one embodiment, the external input device The input device 20 is a keyboard, a knob, or an input accessory that combines both. When the external input device 20 is electrically connected to the electronic device 12 through the first system connection device 14 and is electrically connected to the computer host 10 through the second system connection device 18, the electronic device 12 selects to operate in the tablet mode. In the tablet mode, the computer The host computer 10 provides power to the external input device 20 and the electronic device 12 through the second system connection device 18 and the first system connection device 14. At this time, the electronic device 12 can be used as a drawing board, and the stylus 16 is on the touch screen 121 Drawing, the touch screen 121 generates a corresponding drawing information, and the electronic device 12 transmits the drawing information generated by the touch screen 121 to the computer host 10 through the first system connection device 14, the external input device 20, and the second system connection device 18 . In addition, the computer host 10 can sequentially transmit image information to the electronic device 12 through the second system connection device 18, the external input device 20, and the first system connection device 14 and display it on the touch screen 121.

In one embodiment, the first system connection device 14 and the second system connection device 18 are respectively a universal serial bus connection device to transmit power, graphics information, and image information. In another embodiment, the first system connection device 14 and the second system connection device 18 each include a high-definition multimedia interface connection device and a universal serial bus connection device to transmit images through the high-definition multimedia interface connection device Information, and transmit power and graphics information through a universal serial bus connection device.

Please refer to FIG. 3, a computer system assembly 1 also includes a computer host 10, an electronic device 12 with a touch screen 121, a first system connection device 14, a stylus 16, and a second system connection device 18 and an external input device 20. The electronic device 12 can be operated in a standard mode and a tablet mode. The stylus 16 is connected to the electronic device 12 by signals for pairing and communication with the electronic device 12. The first system connection device 14 is used to electrically connect the electronic device 12 and the computer host 10, and the second system connection device 18 is used to electrically connect the electronic device 12 and the external input device 20. When the electronic device 12 is electrically connected to the computer host 10 through the first system connection device 14 and is electrically connected to the external input device 20 through the second system connection device 18, the electronic device 12 selects to operate in the tablet mode. In the tablet mode, the host computer 10 supplies power to the electronic device 12 through the first system connection device 14, and the electronic device 12 supplies power to the external input device 20 through the second system connection device 18. In this embodiment, the electronic device 12 can be used as a drawing board. The touch pen 16 is used to draw on the touch screen 121, a drawing information is generated correspondingly on the touch screen 121, and the electronic device 12 transmits the drawing information through the first The system connection device 14 is transmitted to the host computer 10. In addition, the computer host 10 transmits the image information to the electronic device 12 through the first system connection device 14 and displays it on the touch screen 121. The external input device 20 is provided for users to use together.

In one embodiment, the first system connection device 14 and the second system connection device 18 are respectively a universal serial bus connection device to transmit power, graphics information, and image information. In another embodiment, the first system connection device 14 includes a high-definition multimedia interface connection device and a universal serial bus connection device to transmit image information through the high-definition multimedia interface connection device and through the universal serial bus The connection device transmits power and graphics information; the second system connection device 18 is a universal serial bus connection device to transmit power and input information of the external input device 20.

The electronic device 12 used in the computer system assembly 1 can have different configurations corresponding to different aspects of the computer system assembly 1.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 4 at the same time. An electronic device 12 is electrically connected to the computer host 10 through the first system connection device 14. The electronic device 12 includes a transmission interface 122, a conversion unit 123, a processor 124, A multiplexer 125, a touch screen 121, and a power supply unit 126. The transmission interface 122 is used to connect to the first system connection device 14 to receive image information from the computer host 10 through the transmission interface 122 and the first system connection device 14. The conversion unit 123 is electrically connected to the transmission interface 122 to convert the image information into a first image signal in accordance with the display format. In this embodiment, the conversion unit 123 is a universal serial bus (USB) format to an embedded display port (EDP) format converter to convert the image data in the universal serial bus format into the first image signal in the embedded display port format. The processor 124 can operate in a standard mode or a tablet mode, and can generate a second image signal in the standard mode to display the operation screen of the entire operating system. The multiplexer 125 is electrically connected to the conversion unit 123 and the processor 124 to output the first image signal in the tablet mode or output the second image signal in the standard mode. The touch screen 121 includes a display unit 121a and a touch unit 121b. The display unit 121a is electrically connected to the multiplexer 125 to display the first image signal or the second image signal, and the touch unit 121b is electrically connected to the transmission interface 122 and The processor 124 and the stylus 16 draw on the touch screen 121 so that the touch unit 121b correspondingly generates drawing information. In the tablet mode, the drawing information is transmitted to the transmission interface 122 and transmitted to the first system connection device 14 If the computer host 10 is in the standard mode, the drawing information generated by the touch unit 121b will be sent to the processor 124 in the same way as a normal laptop. The power supply unit 126 is electrically connected to the transmission interface 122. In the tablet mode, the power of the computer host 10 is transmitted to the power supply unit 126 through the first system connection device 14 and the transmission interface 122, and the power supply unit 126 then supplies power to all components.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, in this embodiment, the transmission interface 122 is a universal serial bus interface 122a, and the first system connection device 14 is a universal serial bus connection device 14a. When the computer host 10 passes through When the universal serial bus connection device 14a is plugged into the universal serial bus interface 122a and is electrically connected to the electronic device 12, the electronic device 12 is in a tablet mode, and the processor 124 turns off the power of the electronic device 12, and the computer host 10 For power supply, the power of the computer host 10 is transmitted to the power supply unit 126 through the universal serial bus connection device 14a and the universal serial bus interface 122a. The drawing information generated by the touch unit 121b is sequentially transmitted to the computer host 10 through the universal serial bus interface 122a and the universal serial bus connection device 14a. The image signal output by the computer host 10 is transmitted to the conversion unit 123 through the universal serial bus connection device 14a and the universal serial bus interface 122a. The conversion unit 123 converts the image information into the first image signal and then passes through the multiplexer 125 It is transmitted to the display unit 121a and displayed on the display unit 121a.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 5 at the same time. In one embodiment, the transmission interface 122 of the electronic device 12 further includes a high-definition multimedia interface 122b and a universal serial bus interface 122a, and the first system connection device 14 corresponds to It includes a high-definition multimedia interface connection device 14b and a universal serial bus connection device 14a to transmit image information through the high-definition multimedia interface 122b and the high-definition multimedia interface connection device 14b, and through the universal serial bus interface 122a and The universal serial bus connection device 14a transmits power and graphics information. In detail, the universal serial bus connection device 14a is connected to the host computer 10 and the universal serial bus interface 122a, and the universal serial bus interface 122a is connected to the touch unit 121b and the power supply unit 126 of the touch screen 121. When the electronic device 12 is on the tablet Mode, the power of the computer host 10 is transmitted to the power supply unit 126 through the universal serial bus connection device 14a and the universal serial bus interface 122a to supply power to the electronic device 12. The touch unit 121b generates drawing information due to the stylus 16 It will be transmitted to the computer host 10 through the universal serial bus interface 122a and the universal serial bus connection device 14a. The high-definition multimedia interface connection device 14b is connected to the host computer 10 and the high-definition multimedia interface 122b, and the high-definition multimedia interface 122b is connected to the conversion unit 123. Since the electronic device 12 is in the tablet mode, the video signal output by the computer host 10 will pass through the universal sequence The bus connection device 14a and the universal serial bus interface 122a are sent to the conversion unit 123. The conversion unit 123 converts the image information into a first image signal, and then sends it to the display unit 121a via the multiplexer 125 and displays it on the display unit 121a .

Please refer to FIGS. 2 and 6 at the same time. In one embodiment, an external input device 20 is further provided between the electronic device 12 and the computer host 10, and the external input device 20 is connected to the device through the first universal serial bus 14c (the first system connection device 14) is electrically connected to the universal serial bus interface 122a (transmission interface 122) of the electronic device 12 and is electrically connected to the computer through the second universal serial bus connection device 18a (the second system connection device 18) Host 10. When the electronic device 12 is in the tablet mode, the computer host 10 provides power to the external input device 20 and the electronic device 12 through the second universal serial bus connection device 18a and the first universal serial bus connection device 14c, and the electronic device 12 draws Information is sequentially transmitted to the computer host 10 through the universal serial bus interface 122a, the first universal serial bus connection device 14c, the external input device 20, and the second universal serial bus connection device 18a. In addition, the computer host 10 transmits the image information to the universal serial bus interface 122a of the electronic device 12 through the second universal serial bus connection device 18a, the external input device 20, and the first universal serial bus connection device 14c. For the related connection relationship and detailed operations of the internal circuits of the electronic device 12, please refer to the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, so it will not be repeated here.

Please refer to FIGS. 2 and 7 at the same time. In one embodiment, an external input device 20 is also provided between the electronic device 12 and the computer host 10. The transmission interface 122 of the electronic device 12 includes a high-definition multimedia interface 122b And the universal serial bus interface 122a, the first system connection device 14 correspondingly includes a first high-definition multimedia interface connection device 14d and a first universal serial bus connection device 14c, and the second system connection device 18 correspondingly includes a second high The picture quality multimedia interface connection device 18b and the second universal serial bus connection device 18a. The external input device 20 is electrically connected to the high-definition multimedia interface 122b of the electronic device 12 through the first high-definition multimedia interface connection device 14d, and is electrically connected to the universal serial bus of the electronic device 12 through the first universal serial bus connection device 14c The external input device 20 is electrically connected to the computer host 10 through the second high-definition multimedia interface connection device 18b and the computer host 10 is electrically connected through the second universal serial bus connection device 18a. When the electronic device 12 is in the tablet mode, the computer host 10 provides power to the external input device 20 and the electronic device 12 through the second universal serial bus connection device 18a and the first universal serial bus connection device 14c, and the electronic device 12 draws Information is sequentially transmitted to the computer host 10 through the universal serial bus interface 122a, the first universal serial bus connection device 14c, the external input device 20, and the second universal serial bus connection device 18a. In addition, the computer host 10 sequentially transmits image information to the high-definition multimedia interface 122b of the electronic device 12 through the second high-definition multimedia interface connection device 18b, the external input device 20, and the first high-definition multimedia interface connection device 14d. . For the related connection relationship and detailed operations of the internal circuits of the electronic device 12, please refer to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, so it will not be repeated here.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 7 at the same time. In one embodiment, the electronic device 12 in this case uses a detection method to activate the tablet mode. For example, the processor 124 detects that the first system connection device 14 is inserted into the transmission interface 122. When the time, choose to start the tablet mode.

Please refer to FIG. 4. In one embodiment, the electronic device 12 in this case utilizes a switch 127 to activate the tablet mode. As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic device 12 further includes a switch 127, which is electrically connected to the processor 124, so that the switch 127 can be used to switch between the standard mode or the tablet mode. Here, the embodiment of FIG. 4 is taken as an example for illustration, and the switch 127 of this case can also be applied to other embodiments.

In one embodiment, please refer to FIG. 4, when the electronic device 12 is originally in the standard state of the laptop, when the user switches to the tablet mode through the switch 127, the processor 124 uses firmware or hardware. To activate the hibernation function of the system (Hibernation), save the original state to the disk, then turn off the system power, switch to power supply from the host computer 10, and switch the electronic device 12 to the tablet mode to provide the drawing board function to make the electronic device 12 transmits the drawing information generated by the corresponding stylus 16 to the computer host 10, and receives the image information from the corresponding drawing board of the computer host 10. To restore the electronic device 12 from the tablet mode to the original standard state, when the user switches to the standard mode through the switch 127, the processor 124 turns off the power supply from the computer host 10 through firmware or hardware. For the standard standby state where the electronic device 12 is powered by its own power system, the user can press the power switch to restore the original state stored on the disk and boot to the original window system.

In summary, the electronic device with touch screen proposed in this case has the advantages of adaptability. In addition to the functions of a general independent laptop, when the electronic device is converted to tablet mode, it can also become a graphics tablet for independent use. It is quite flexible and convenient, and there is no need to purchase a special drawing board. Furthermore, this case can also be equipped with an external input device, allowing users to use different input devices to create more diversified.

The above-mentioned embodiments are only to illustrate the technical ideas and features of the case. Their purpose is to enable those who are familiar with the technology to understand the content of the case and implement them accordingly. Equal changes or modifications made to the spirit of the disclosure should still be included in the scope of the patent application in this case.

1: Computer system combination 10: Computer host 12: Electronic device 121: Touch screen 121a: display unit 121b: Touch unit 122: Transmission interface 122a: Universal serial bus interface 122b: High-definition multimedia interface 123: conversion unit 124: processor 125: Multiplexer 126: power supply unit 127: Toggle switch 14: The first system connection device 14a: Universal serial bus connection device 14b: High-definition multimedia interface connection device 14c: The first universal serial bus connection device 14d: The first high-definition multimedia interface connection device 16: stylus 18: The second system connection device 18a: The second universal serial bus connection device 18b: The second high-definition multimedia interface connection device 20: External input device

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a computer system assembly according to an embodiment of the present application. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a computer system assembly according to another embodiment of the present application. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a computer system assembly according to another embodiment of the present application. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device corresponding to FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of another embodiment of the electronic device corresponding to FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device corresponding to FIG. 2. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of another embodiment of the electronic device corresponding to FIG. 2.

1: Computer system combination

10: Computer host

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121: Touch screen

14: The first system connection device

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Claims (20)

A combination of computer systems, including: A computer host; An electronic device with a touch screen, which can be operated in a standard mode and a tablet mode; and A first system connection device for electrically connecting the computer host and the electronic device. When the electronic device is electrically connected to the computer host through the first system connection device, the electronic device operates in the tablet mode, the The computer host provides power to the electronic device through the first system connection device, the electronic device transmits a drawing information generated on the touch screen to the computer host through the first system connection device, and the computer host transmits an image information It is transmitted to the electronic device through the first system connection device and displayed on the touch screen. The computer system combination according to claim 1, further comprising a stylus, which is signal connected to the electronic device. The computer system assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first system connection device is a universal serial bus connection device to transmit the power source, graphics information and the image information. The computer system combination according to claim 1, wherein the first system connection device further includes a high-definition multimedia interface connection device and a universal serial bus connection device to transmit the image through the high-definition multimedia interface connection device Information, and transmit the power and the drawing information through the universal serial bus connection device. The computer system combination of claim 1, further comprising an external input device, which is electrically connected to the electronic device through the first system connection device and electrically connected to the computer host through a second system connection device, so that the computer The host provides the power supply to the external input device and the electronic device through the second system connection device and the first system connection device, and the electronic device transmits the drawing information generated on the touch screen through the first system connection device , The external input device and the second system connection device are transmitted to the computer host, and the computer host transmits the image information to the electronic device through the second system connection device, the external input device and the first system connection device Device and displayed on the touch screen. The computer system combination according to claim 1, further comprising an external input device, which is electrically connected to the electronic device through a second system connection device, so that the computer host is connected through the first system connection device and the second system The device provides the power supply to the electronic device and the external input device respectively. The computer system combination according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the first system connection device and the second system connection device are respectively a universal serial bus connection device to transmit the power, the drawing information, and the image information . The computer system combination according to claim 5, wherein the first system connection device and the second system connection device each include a high-definition multimedia interface connection device and a universal serial bus connection device to pass the high-definition The multimedia interface connection device transmits the image information, and the power supply and the drawing information are transmitted through the universal serial bus connection device. The computer system combination according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises: A transmission interface for connecting the first system connection device to receive the image information; A conversion unit, electrically connected to the transmission interface, to convert the image information into a first image signal conforming to a display format; A processor that selects to operate in the standard mode or the tablet mode, and can generate a second image signal in the standard mode; A multiplexer electrically connected to the conversion unit and the processor to output the first image signal in the tablet mode or output the second image signal in the standard mode; The touch screen includes a display unit and a touch unit, the display unit is electrically connected to the multiplexer to display the first image signal or the second image signal, and the touch unit is electrically connected to the transmission interface , In the tablet mode, the drawing information generated by the touch unit will be transmitted through the transmission interface; and A power supply unit is electrically connected to the transmission interface, and supplies the power from the computer host to all components in the tablet mode. The computer system combination according to claim 9, wherein the electronic device further includes a switch electrically connected to the processor to select the standard mode or the tablet mode. The computer system combination according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device selects to activate the tablet mode when detecting that the first system connection device is inserted. An electronic device, which is electrically connected to a computer host through a first system connection device, the electronic device comprising: A transmission interface for connecting the first system connection device to receive an image information from the computer host; A conversion unit, electrically connected to the transmission interface, to convert the image information into a first image signal conforming to a display format; A processor that selects to operate in a standard mode or a tablet mode, and can generate a second image signal in the standard mode; A multiplexer electrically connected to the conversion unit and the processor to output the first image signal in the tablet mode or output the second image signal in the standard mode; A touch screen includes a display unit and a touch unit, the display unit is electrically connected to the multiplexer to display the first image signal or the second image signal, and the touch unit is electrically connected to the transmission interface In the tablet mode, a piece of drawing information generated by the touch unit is transmitted to the transmission interface, and transmitted to the computer host through the first system connection device; and A power supply unit is electrically connected to the transmission interface, and supplies power from the computer host to all components in the tablet mode. The electronic device according to claim 12 is paired with a stylus, and the stylus draws on the touch screen, so that the touch unit generates the drawing information correspondingly. The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein when the transmission interface is a universal serial bus interface, the first system connection device is a universal serial bus connection device to transmit the power supply, the drawing information and the Image information. The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein the conversion unit is a universal serial bus format to embedded display port (eDP) format converter. For the electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the transmission interface further includes a high-definition multimedia interface and a universal serial bus interface, the first system connection device correspondingly includes a high-definition multimedia interface connection device and a universal serial bus interface. Serial bus connection device to transmit the image information through the high-definition multimedia interface and the high-definition multimedia interface connection device, and to transmit the power and the drawing through the universal serial bus interface and the universal serial bus connection device News. The electronic device according to claim 12 further includes a switch electrically connected to the processor to select the standard mode or the tablet mode. The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the processor selects to activate the tablet mode when detecting that the first system connection device is inserted into the transmission interface. The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein an external input device is further included between the electronic device and the host computer, and the external input device is electrically connected to the transmission interface through the first system connection device and through a The second system connection device is electrically connected to the computer host, so that the computer host provides the power supply to the external input device and the electronic device through the second system connection device and the first system connection device, and the electronic device draws the drawing Information is transmitted to the computer host through the first system connection device, the external input device, and the second system connection device, and the computer host transmits the image information through the second system connection device, the external input device, and the second system connection device. A system connection device is transmitted to the electronic device. The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the transmission interface is further connected to an external input device through a second system connection device, so that the computer host provides the computer through the first system connection device and the second system connection device. Power is supplied to the power supply unit and the external input device of the electronic device.

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