WO2022055497A1

WO2022055497A1 - Removable input/output modules

Info

Publication number: WO2022055497A1
Application number: PCT/US2020/050452
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tien Liang Chung; Justin Tinhsi LEE; Chun Wei Kuo
Original assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Priority date: 2020-09-11
Filing date: 2020-09-11
Publication date: 2022-03-17

Abstract

Examples herein relate to removable input/output (I/O) modules. For instance, in some examples a display can include a housing defining a recess with a volume to receive an I/O module, when the I/O module is present, and an extensible connector to couple to the I/O module and permit the I/O module, when present and coupled to the extensible connector, to move between a first position where I/O module is disposed in the recess, and a second position where I/O module is removed a distance from the recess.

Description

REMOVABLE INPUT/OUTPUT MODULES

BACKGROUND

[0001] A computing device (e.g., a laptop, a tablet, a mobile phone, etc.) can include a display. The display can display information (e.g., images, text, etc.) and/or permit interaction with the computing device. The display can be a touchscreen display or other type of display that can receive input from an input device.

[0002] Computing devices can include input/output (I/O) ports. Example of I/O ports include universal serial bus (USB) ports, audio jacks, card readers, power jacks, video graphics array (VGA), High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), register jack (RJ)s, among others. I/O ports can be used to support various peripheral devices that may be used In conjunction with the computing device, such as data drives, keyboards, mice, displays, and the like.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0003] Fig. 1 is a view of an example electronic device including a display with an I/O module.

[0004] Fig. 2A Is a front view of an example electronic device including a display with an I/O module in a first position.

[0005] Fig. 2B is a back view of an example electronic device including a display with an I/O module that is in a first position.

[0006] Fig. 3 is back view of the electronic device including an I/O module in a second position.

[0007] Fig. 4 is a view of an example electronic device with an I/O module in a second position. Detailed Description

[0008] As mentioned, input/output (I/O) ports such as universal serial bus (USB) ports can be used to support various peripheral devices such as data drives, keyboards, mice, displays, and the like. Typically, computing devices comprise multiple such I/O ports to enable simultaneous use of multiple peripheral devices. However, as computing devices become smaller and smaller there is less physical space available for I/O ports. Moreover, I/O ports are often visible/exposed at all times to an environment surrounding the electronic device. Having I/O ports visible/exposed at all times (even when the I/O ports are not in use) may present security concerns, may make the I/O ports prone to being damaged, and/or may result in an unwanted aesthetic.

[0009] As such, the disclosure herein is directed to removable I/O modules. For instance, a display can include a housing that defines a recess with a volume to receive an I/O module, when the I/O module is present. The display can also include an extensible connector to couple to the I/O module (i.e. , a removable I/O module) and permit the I/O module, when present and coupled to the extensible connector, to move between a first position where the I/O module is disposed in the recess and a second position where the I/O module is removed a distance from the recess.

[0010] In this way, the I/O module (i.e., a removable I/O module) can be selectively recessed in or removed from the recess of the display. The I/O modules can therefore be readily accessed when intended (e.g., when the I/O module is removed a distance from the housing), and yet the I/O module can otherwise be securely retained in the recess (e.g., when the I/O module is in the recess), as detailed herein, to enhanced an aesthetic of the electronic device. For instance, removable I/O modules, as detailed herein, can be extended a distance away from the housing (e.g., when in a first position) to ease connection of various peripheral devices (e.g., peripheral devices having short connector cables) to the I/O module.

[0011] Further, removable I/O modules can have an increased total number of I/O ports and/or larger sized I/O ports compared to other approaches such as those that employ “pop-out” port arrays located in a base of a laptop (which can be crowded with other components such as a physical keyboard, a joystick, and/or a touchpad, etc.). Having an increased total number of I/O ports and/or larger I/O ports (e.g., a card reader) can be sought after for various applications.

[0012] Moreover, the removable I/O modules can be employed without any additional components (e.g., such as hinges and/or pivot points). As used herein, additional components refer to those in addition to an extensible connector. For instance, the removable I/O module can, in some examples, be coupled via an extensible connector to a housing of a display without any additional components. The absence of additional components can ease manufacture and/or enhance reliability of the electronic devices that Include displays with removable I/O modules.

[0013] Fig. 1 is a view of an example electronic device 100 including a display 104 with an I/O module 110 (i.e., a removable I/O module). As used herein, a removable I/O module refers to a device that includes an I/O port and can be removably coupled via an extensible connector to an electronic device. For instance, as illustrated in Fig. 1 , the I/O module 110 can include a plurality of I/O ports 112-1 , 112-2, 112-3, 112-4, to 112-P (hereinafter referred to as I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P). The I/O ports 112- 1 to 112-P can include universal serial bus (USB) ports, audio jacks, card readers, power jacks, video graphics array (VGA) ports, High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) ports, register jack (RJ)s, among other types of I/O ports.

[0014] In some examples, the I/O module 110 can include a plurality of frequently used I/O ports such as a USB port, an audio jack, and/or a card reader. For instance, the I/O module 110 can include each of a USB port, an audio jack, and card reader. In some examples, the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P can include a large I/O port. That is, the I/O module 110 can include large I/O ports such as a card reader (not illustrated). As used herein, a card reader refers to a data input device that can read data from a cardshaped storage medium such as a credit card, membership card, etc.

[0015] In some examples, the I/O module 110 can include a total of one I/O port, two I/O ports, three I/O ports, four I/O ports, five I/O ports, six I/O ports and so forth up to a total of 20 I/O ports. That is, while Fig. 1 illustrates a given total number of I/O ports the total number of I/O ports Included in the I/O module 110 can be varied, for instance, depending on a given application and/or size of the electronic device 100.

[0016] As illustrated in Fig. 1 , each of the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P can be oriented in a common direction. For instance, each of the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P can be oriented in the I/O module 110 to face in a uniform direction (e.g., such as away from a front or back or the electronic device 100, as illustrated in Fig. 1), depending on an orientation of the I/O module 110.

[0017] The electronic device 100 can be a mobile phone, a wearable electronic device, a tablet, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a display or monitor, or combinations thereof. In some examples, the electronic device 100 can be an all-in-one (AIO) computing device. As used herein, an AIO computing device refers to a computer which integrates the internal components into the same housing as the display and can offer a touch input functionality of the tablet devices while also providing a processing power and a viewing area of desktop computing systems.

[0018] The electronic device 100 can include a housing 101 , the display 104, and a bezel 106. The housing 101 can form an exterior surface of the electronic device 100. The housing 101 can be formed of fabric, metal, natural materials such as wood, and/or plastic, among other suitable materials. While illustrated as including a unitary housing 101 , it is understood that the housing 101 can include a plurality of sections such as a plurality of sections held together by a hinge or other coupling member (e.g., in the instance of a laptop).

[0019] As illustrated in Fig. 1 , the housing 101 can be coupled to a stand 102. The stand refers to a physical device that extends from the housing 101 and/or a separate entity that can be coupled to the housing 101. The stand 102 can stabilize and/or elevate the electronic device 100 above a surface on which the electronic device 100 is disposed. While Fig. 1 illustrates the presence of the stand 102, in some examples the electronic device 100 can be without a stand. For instance, the electronic device 100 can be freestanding device (e.g., a laptop) without a stand.

[0020] The bezel 106 refers to a component that surrounds a periphery of an electronic display such as the display 104. The bezel 106 can be formed of a same or different material than a material forming other sections of the housing 101. For instance, the bezel 106 can be formed of fabric, metal, and/or plastic, among other suitable materials.

[0021] The display 104 can include a graphical user interface and/or a liquid crystal display. The display 104 can include a touchscreen. A touchscreen refers to an input and/or output device layered on top of an electronic visual display (e.g., monitor) of a computing device to receive a touch input. The touchscreen can facilitate a user to interact directly with what is displayed (e.g., icons on a graphical user interface (GUI) displayed by the computing device, a virtual keyboard, GUI components of instructions executing on the computing device, pictures, videos, etc.).

[0022] As illustrated in Fig. 1 , the I/O module 110 can be removed from the housing. As used herein, being removed from the housing refers to an entirety of an I/O module being removed a distance away from the housing 101 to permit access to the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P. For instance, the I/O module 110 can be removed a distance away from the housing 101 that is equal to a portion of a length of an extensible connector 105 which couples the I/O module to the housing 101 , as detailed herein.

[0023] The extensible connector 105 can be a cable. The cable can be a serial ATA (SATA) cable and/or a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) cable, among other types of cables that permit an operable electrical communication between the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P and the electronic device 100. The extensible connector 105 can be coupled to the housing and can be coupled to the I/O module, to permit that I/O module 110 to be removed a distance away from the housing 101 , as detailed herein. The extensible connector 105 can include an end which is connected to the housing 101 and another end which is connected to the I/O module 110.

[0024] The extensible connector 105 can be located within a surface of a recess, such that the extensible connector can extend a distance out of the recess, as detailed herein. The extensible connector 105 can have a length such that the I/O module 110 can be moved to a position that is a distance away from the housing, such as a position that is locate a distance away from a front or side of the housing 101 . For instance, as illustrated in Fig. 1 , the extensible connector can permit that I/O module to be moved a distance away from a front of the housing 101 .

[0025] However, the extensible connector 105 can also permit that I/O module, when coupled to the extensible connector 105, to be disposed in a recess in the housing 101. For instance, the I/O module 110 can be sized to be disposed in a recess (e.g., recess 309 as illustrated in Fig. 3) of the electronic device, as detailed herein. As used herein, a recess refers to an internal volume defined by the housing 101 that is sized to receive and store a removable I/O module such as the I/O module 110. The recess can have a length, a width, and a height, that are each larger than a corresponding length, width, and height of the I/O module 110 to permit the I/O module 110 to be stored in the recess (not illustrated in Fig. 1 for ease of illustration), as detailed herein.

[0026] Fig. 2A is a front view of an example electronic device 200 including a display 204 with a removable I/O module that is in a first position (e.g., a recessed position). As used herein, a recessed position refers to an I/O module (illustrated as being hidden from view as represented by the dotted lines in Fig. 2A) being positioned in a recess of a housing 201 . For instance, the I/O module can be in a recess located in the back (opposite front 416 as illustrated in Fig. 4) of the housing 201 of the display 204 of the electronic device, as detailed herein. Thus, as illustrated in Fig. 2A the I/O module and/or the I/O ports in the I/O module, along with the extensible connector, are each not visible in the front view of the electronic device 200.

[0027] Fig. 2B is a back view of an example electronic device 200 including a display with an I/O module (represented by 210) that is in a second position (e.g., a recessed position). As illustrated in Fig. 2B, the I/O module 210 can be located in a recess 209 on a back panel of the housing 201 that is located adjacent to/in line with a location at which a stand 202 connects to the electronic device 200. Thus, the recess 209 and therefore the I/O module 210 can be readily located (e.g., by a user in front of the electronic device 200 who may not be able to see the I/O module 210) to ease removal/stowing of the I/O module 210 in the recess 209. For instance, the recess can be disposed between two projections of the stand 202 as illustrated in Fig. 2B or can be located adjacent to a projection of the stand 202, among other possibilities.

[0028] The recess 209 can be located near a bottom of the display, as illustrated in Fig. 2B. However, while the recess 209 is shown to be adjacent to the stand 202 near a bottom 208 of the electronic device 200 in Fig. 2B, the recess can be located elsewhere in the housing 201 of the electronic device 200. For instance, the recess can be located in/near a bottom 208, in/near a top 211 (opposite the bottom 208) and/or in/near a side 213 (located between the top 211 and the bottom 208) of the electronic device 200. Regardless of the particular location of the recess in the display, an I/O module can be coupled to an extensible connector which can permit storage of the I/O module in the recess and removal of the I/O module from the recess, as detailed herein. [0029] As illustrated in Fig. 2B, the electronic device 200 can include I/O ports 214-1 , 214-2, 214-3 to 214-R (hereinafter referred to as I/O ports 214-1 to 214-R). The I/O ports 214-1 to 214-R are exposed on the back of the electronic device 200, as illustrated in Fig. 2B. The I/O ports 214-1 to 214-R can include infrequently used I/O ports such as a power jack, VGA port, HDMI port, and/or a registered jack port (e.g., RJ45), etc. Having the infrequently used I/O ports located on the back of the electronic device 200 can permit frequently used I/O ports (e.g., USB port, an audio jack, and/or a card reader) to be located in the I/O module 210. Thus, frequently used I/O ports can be selective exposed and thereby accessible from the front of the electronic device 200 to promote ease of use of the frequently used I/O ports, while the infrequently used ports can be located on the back of the example electronic device 200.

[0030] Fig. 3 is a back view of an electronic device 300 (e.g. which may be similar to the electronic device 200, as illustrated in Fig. 2B). As illustrated in Fig. 3, the electronic device 300 can include a recess 309 in the housing 301. As mentioned, the recess 309 can be sized to receive and store an I/O module 310 including I/O ports 312- 1 ...312-P, when the I/O module is present.

[0031] As illustrated in Fig. 3, the recess 309 can be rectangular. However, other shapes are possible. For instance, the recess 309 can be square, circular, or triangular shaped, among other possibilities. The shape/size of the recess 309 can depend for instance on a type/shape of the housing 301 of the display and/or a type/shape of the I/O module 310. Moreover, while Fig. 3 illustrates an individual recess it is understood that a total number, shape, and/or location of the recess, among other items, can be varied. For instance, a display can include a plurality of recesses (not illustrated in Fig. 3). The recesses in the plurality of recesses can be the same shape/size and/or can be different shapes/sized, for instance, to permit a variety of types of I/O ports to be located in respective I/O modules.

[0032] As illustrated in Fig. 3, the recess 309 can be open and in communication with an environment surrounding the electronic device 300 to permit the I/O module 310 to be readily inserted in and/or removed from the recess 309, as detailed herein. The recess 309 can include a face such as face 332 which defines a portion of the recess 309. Face 332 can be an innermost face of the recess 309 as illustrated in Fig. 3.

[0033] As illustrated in Fig. 3, the electronic device 300 can include an extensible connector 305. The extensible connector 305 can include a first distal portion 307-1 and a second distal portion 307-2 which are located at opposite ends of a length 335 of the extensible connector 305. As illustrated in Fig. 3., the first distal portion 307-1 can be coupled to the electronic device 300 (e.g., to a back panel of the display 304), while the second distal portion 307-2 can be coupled to the I/O module 310. For instance, as illustrated in Fig. 3, the first distal portion 307-1 can be coupled to and/or extend through a face 332 of the recess 309. In this way the I/O module 310 can be moved (e.g., by retraction of the extensible connector 305) to a first position in which the I/O module 310 is disposed in the recess 309. For instance, the extensible connector 305 can be located in the center of the recess 309, as illustrated in Fig. 3 and/or extend through the center of face 332.

[0034] The extensible connector 305 has a length 335 extending between the first distal end 307-1 and the second distal end 307-2. In some examples the length 335 of the extensible connector can be in a range from 0.05 meters to 1 .5 meters, and the extensible connector 305 can therefore be extended a distance 333 in a range from about 0.05 to about 1 .5 meters from the housing 301 . All value and sub-ranges from 0.05 meters to 1.5 meters are included. For instance, in some examples the extensible connector can have a length that is in a range from 0.05 meters to 1 .0 meters or in a range from 1.0 meters to 1.5 meters among other possibilities. Having the length 335 be in the range from 0.05 to 1.5 meters can promote aspects of removable I/O modules herein. For instance, the I/O modules can be readily moved between a first position where an I/O module is disposed in the recess and a second position where I/O module is removed from the volume of the recess due to a flexible nature and the length 335 of the extensible connector 305 being in a range from 0.05 to 1 .5 meters. That is, the I/O module can be removed from the volume of the recess and positioned, for instance, based on a given user preference, at a plurality of possible second positions in which the I/O ports of the I/O module are accessible.

[0035] For example, due to the length 335 of the extensible connector 305, in some instances the I/O module can be removed from a first position at a “back” of an computing device (e.g., when the I/O module is stored in the recess 309) and moved to a second position at or near a front or side 313 of a computing device (e.g., when a peripheral device is to be coupled/decoupled from an I/O port in the I/O module 310). That is, as illustrated in Fig. 3 in some examples the recess 309 can be located on a back of a computing device 300. The back of the computing device can refer to a portion of the computing device that is opposite from a display panel/touchscreen/graphical user interface of the computing device.

[0036] In some examples, the extensible connector 305 can be extended a distance 333 in a range of from 0.05 to 1 .5 meters from the housing 301 . All value and sub-ranges from 0.05 meters to 1.5 meters are included. For instance, in some examples the extensible connector can have a length that is in a range from 0.05 meters to 1 .0 meters or in a range from 1 .0 meters to 1 .5 meters among other possibilities. Having the length 335 be in the range from 0.05 to 1.5 meters can promote aspects of removable I/O modules herein, such as permitting the extensible connector to be extended the distance 333 in a range from 0.05 to 1 .5 meters from the housing 301. For instance, the I/O modules can be readily moved between a first position where an I/O module is disposed in the recess and a second position where I/O module is removed from the volume of the recess and extended the distance 333 away from the housing 301 due to the length 335 of the extensible connector 305. In some examples, the distance 333 can be equal to a length or equal to a portion of a length 335 of the extensible connector 305 when the I/O module 310 is in a second position the distance 333 away from the housing 301 .

[0037] In some examples, the electronic device 300 (e.g., a back panel of the display 304) can include a retraction mechanism (as represented by 319). The retraction mechanism 319 can disposition the I/O module 310 towards the first position (e.g., being in the recess 309). Examples of retraction mechanisms include spring- loaded mechanisms, among other types of retraction mechanism. The retraction mechanism 319 can impart a force on the extensible connector 305 to disposition the extensible connector 305 toward the recess 309. In this way, a user can physically remove the I/O module 310 located in a first position (e.g., in the recess 309 in back of the display 304), move the I/O module 310 to a second position located a distance away from the display (e.g., to the front of the display), couple a peripheral device to an I/O port in the I/O module 310, and release the I/O module which is then caused to be returned via the force imparted by the retraction mechanism 319 to the first position. The force imparted by the retraction mechanism can be constant (e.g., in the case of a spring-loaded retraction mechanism) and/or can be selectively applied (e.g., in response to a user provided input to a mechanism such as a switch that causes the retraction mechanism 319 to selectively apply a force to the extensible connector 305. [0038] The retraction mechanism 319 can be located inside of the display 304 or can be otherwise located such as being located in the recess 309. For instance, while represented in Fig. 3 by 311 , which is visible for ease of illustration, it is understood that some or all of the retraction mechanism can be located in the display 304 and therefore would not be visible from the outside of the display 304. In any case, the extensible connector 305 can be coupled to the retraction mechanism 311 . For instance, the extensible connector 305 can pass through an opening (not illustrated in Fig. 3) in the face 332 of the recess 309 and be coupled to a retraction mechanism 319 which is located inside of the display 304, among other possibilities. [0039] In some examples, a release mechanism (not illustrated) can be present to maintain the I/O module 310 in the recessed position and permit the I/O module 310 to be moved to an extended position. Examples of release mechanism include various mechanical release mechanisms such as latches, pins, tabs, among others. The release mechanism can engage with the I/O module 310 directly or otherwise stop the I/O module 310 from being removed from the recess 309 when the I/O module 310 is in the recessed position. Yet the release mechanism can be moved, rotated, or otherwise altered to permit the I/O module 310 to be removed from the recess 309, for instance, to permit the I/O module to be moved to a second position a distance 333 away from the display 304.

[0040] Fig. 4 is a view of an example electronic device 400 with an I/O module 410 in a second position. That is, as illustrated in Fig. 4, the I/O module 410 can be located at a second position that is a distance away from a housing 401 of the electronic device.

[0041] As illustrated in Fig 4., in some instances the electronic device 400 can include a receptacle 460. The receptacle 460 can be coupled to or otherwise extend from the electronic device. For instance, the receptacle 460 can be flipped down and to permit the I/O module to be extended from the receptacle 460 to a second position in which the I/O module is retained in the receptacle 460 when flipped down and thereby permit a user to readily interact with the I/O ports in the I/O module. The receptacle can be sized to permit the I/O module 410 to be retained in the receptacle 460. The receptacle can be 460 can permit the I/O ports 412-1 , 412-2, 412-3, 412-4, 412-P to be readily accessible when the I/O module 410 is retained in the receptacle 460 as illustrated in Fig. 4. Although as mentioned the I/O module can be located in a second position that is not in the receptacle.

[0042] The receptacle 460 can be located on a face of the electronic device 400 other than on the back of the electronic device 400. For instance, the receptacle 460 can be located on and/or extend from a front 416 or side 413 of a display 404 of the electronic device 400. For example, is illustrated in Fig. 4, the receptacle 460 can be flipped down and extend from a portion 462 of a front 416 of the display 404 of the electronic device 400. In this way the I/O module 410 can be retained in the receptacle when in the second position, and yet due to a force imparted by a retraction mechanism, can be readily returned to a first position (e.g., to a recess in the back of the electronic device) when removed from the receptacle 460. In some instance, the receptacle can fold out (e.g., flip down) from the portion 462 of the housing or otherwise selective extend from or be integral with a housing 401. For instance, the receptable can “flip” down from a bottom of the housing 401 to permit the I/O module to be inserted into and retained in the receptacle 460 when flipped down and can be flipped up or otherwise positioned in the housing 401 to protect the receptacle 460 when not in use and/or to provide a particular aesthetic of the electronic device 400.

[0043] The figures herein follow a numbering convention in which the first digit corresponds to the drawing figure number and the remaining digits identify an element or component in the drawing. Similar elements or components between different figures may be identified by the use of similar digits. For example, 104 may reference element “04” in Fig. 1 , and a similar element may be referenced as 204 in Fig. 2A.

[0044] Elements shown in the various figures herein may be capable of being added, exchanged, and/or eliminated so as to provide a number of additional examples of the disclosure. In addition, the proportion and the relative scale of the elements provided in the figures are intended to illustrate the examples of the disclosure and should not be taken in a limiting sense.

[0045] The above specification and examples provide a description of the method and applications and use of the system and method of the present disclosure. Since many examples can be made without departing from the scope of the system and method, this specification merely sets forth some of the many possible example configurations and implementations.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1 . A display comprising: a housing defining a recess with a volume to receive an input/output (I/O) module, when the I/O module is present; and an extensible connector to couple to the I/O module and permit the I/O module, when present and coupled to the extensible connector, to move between: a first position where the I/O module is disposed in the recess; and a second position where the I/O module is removed a distance from the recess.

2. The display of claim 1 , wherein the extensible connector is a cable.

3. The display of claim 1 , wherein the display includes a retraction mechanism coupled to the extensible connector to disposition the extensible connector toward the first position.

4. The display of claim 1 , wherein the extensible connector has a length in a range from 0.05 meters to 1.5 meters.

5. The display of claim 1 , wherein the recess is rectangular.

6. The display of claim 1 , wherein the extensible connector extends through a face of the recess, and wherein the extensible connector is coupled to a retraction mechanism located inside of the display.

7. The display of claim 1 , wherein the recess is included in a back of the housing.

8. A computing device comprising: a display including a housing with a recess, the recess having a face defining a volume of the recess; and an extensible connector to extend from the face to couple an input/output (I/O) module to the display, wherein the extensible connector is to permit the I/O module, when coupled to the display, to move between a first position where I/O module is disposed in the recess and a second position where I/O module is removed from the volume of the recess.

9. The computing device of claim 8, wherein the face is an innermost face of the recess.

10. The computing device of claim 8, wherein the I/O module is coupled, via the extensible connector, to the display without an additional component.

11. An all-in-one (AIO) computing device comprising: a stand including two projections: an input/output (I/O) module including I/O ports: and a display including: a housing with a recess having an innermost face: an extensible connector extending from the face to couple the I/O module to the housing, wherein the extensible connector is to permit the I/O module, when coupled to the extensible connector, to move between a first position where I/O module is disposed in the recess and a second position where I/O module is removed from a volume of the recess.

12. The AIO computing device of claim 11 , wherein the recess is disposed between the two projections of the stand.

13. The AIO computing device of claim 11 , wherein the I/O module is to be removed a distance in a range from 0.05 meters to 1 .5 meters from the recess when the I/O module is in the second position.

14. The AIO computing device of claim 11 , further comprising a receptacle to permit the I/O module to be retained in the receptacle when the I/O module is in the second position.

15. The AIO computing device of claim 14, wherein the receptacle is located on a front of the AIO computing device.