WO2022081169A1

WO2022081169A1 - Displays with rotatable input/output modules

Info

Publication number: WO2022081169A1
Application number: PCT/US2020/055983
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tien Liang Chung
Original assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Priority date: 2020-10-16
Filing date: 2020-10-16
Publication date: 2022-04-21

Abstract

Examples herein relate to rotatable input/output (I/O) modules. For instance, in some examples a rotatable I/O module can include a body formed of sections located along a common axis, where the sections include a first section and a second section that is rotatably coupled to the first section, and I/O ports extending through the first section or the second section to permit the I/O ports to rotate about the common axis, relative to the other of the first section and the second section.

Description

DISPLAYS WITH ROTATABLE 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. Examples 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. 1A is a front perspective view of an example computing device having a section of a rotatable I/O module in a first position.

[0004] Fig. 1B is a front perspective view of an example computing device having a section of a rotatable I/O module in a second position.

[0005] Fig. 2 is a rear perspective view of an example computing device having a section of a rotatable I/O module in a first position.

[0006] Fig. 3 is a cross-section of a portion of a rotatable I/O module.

[0007] Fig. 4 is an exploded view of sections of a rotatable I/O module. 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 permit simultaneous use of multiple peripheral devices. However, as computing devices become smaller, there is less physical space available for I/O ports. Moreover, I/O ports may be visible at all times to an environment surrounding the computing device. Having I/O ports visible 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 rotatable I/O modules. Rotatable I/O modules have I/O ports which, by way of rotation of a section of the rotatable I/O module, can be rotated. In this way, an I/O port in the rotatable I/O module can be readily accessed when intended (e.g., when a section of the rotatable I/O module is rotated so the I/O port is orientated toward a front of a display). Yet, the I/O port can otherwise be maintained at a side/back of the display (e.g., when the section of the rotatable I/O module is rotated so the I/O port is orientated toward the side/back of the display), as detailed herein, to enhance an aesthetic of a computing device that includes the rotatable I/O module.

[0010] Further, rotatable 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.

[0011] Moreover, rotatable I/O modules can, in some instances, be employed without any movable intervening components (e.g., such as hinges) between the rotatable I/O modules and a component (e.g., display) to which the rotatable I/O modules are coupled. The absence of movable intervening components can ease manufacture and/or enhance reliability of an computing devices that include rotatable I/O modules.

[0012] Further still, the rotatable I/O modules can be included in and/or form an entirety of a stand of a computing device such as a desktop computing device and/or in an all-in-one (AIO) computing device. For instance, a rotatable I/O module can form an entirety of a stand of an AIO computing device. Thus, the rotatable I/O module can function as a stand, and yet can permit the selective rotation of I/O ports in the rotatable I/O module, as detailed herein.

[0013] Fig. 1A is a perspective front view of an example computing device 100 having a section of a rotatable I/O module in a first position, while Fig. 1B is a front view of the example computing device 100 having the section of a rotatable I/O module in a second position. As used herein, a rotatable I/O module refers to a device that includes an I/O port in a section of the rotatable I/O module that is rotatably coupled to another section of the rotatable I/O module.

[0014] As used herein, being rotatably coupled refers to sections of a rotatable I/O module that are mechanically coupled together (e.g., via a slip fit or friction fit), yet the sections are permitted a degree of freedom to rotate relative to each other. For instance, a first section can be rotatably coupled to a second section to permit rotation of the first section and/or the second section about a point of coupling (e.g., along an interface) between the first section and the second section.

[0015] As illustrated in Fig. 1A, the rotatable 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 a USB port, an audio jack, a card reader, a power jack, video graphics array (VGA), a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a register jack (RJ), among other types of I/O ports.

[0016] In some examples, the rotatable 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 rotatable 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 rotatable 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 card-shaped storage medium such as a credit card, membership card, etc.

[0017] In some examples, the rotatable 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 desired total of I/O ports. That is, while Fig. 1A illustrates a given total number of I/O ports the total number of I/O ports included in the rotatable I/O module 110 can be varied, for instance, depending on a given application and/or size of the computing device 100. [0018] As illustrated in Fig. 1A, 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 selectively orien ted toward a side 102, a front 103 or and/or a back (a surface opposite the front 103 ) of the computing device 100.

[0019] Notably, the orientation of the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P can be varied by way of rotation of a section of the rotatable I/O module 110. That is, the rotatable I/O module 110 can include a body 114 formed of a plurality of sections. The sections can be formed along a common axis 127. The common axis 127 can run through a center of each of the first section 115, the second section 116, and a third section (e.g., third section 118). The path of rotation 121 can extend in a clockwise/counter-clockwise fashion along a lateral 123 axis and horizontal axis 125.

[0020] For instance, as illustrated in Fig. 1A, the body 114 can be formed of a first section 115 that is rotatably coupled to a second section 116 along the common axis 127. In such examples, the first section 115 or the second section 116 can be rotated about the common axis 127, relative to the other of the first section 115 or the second section 116. For example, the second section 116 can be rotated relative to the first section 115 (and a third section not illustrated in Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B). Therefore, the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P extending through the second section 116 of the body 114 can be rotated,

[0021] For instance, the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P can be oriented to face in the same/similar direction as a front 103 of the computing device 100, as illustrated in Fig. 1A. However, each of the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P can be rotated by way of rotation of a section (e.g., the second section 116) of the rotatable I/O module 110 to a different orientation. As detailed in Fig. 1B, the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P can be rotated by way of rotation of the second section 116 of the rotatable I/O module 110 to an orientation facing in the same/similar direction as a side 102 of a housing of the computing device 100, among other possibilities.

[0022] While Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B illustrate about 90 degrees of rotation, a degree of permissible rotation can be varied, for instance by placement/ spacing of rotation stops, as detailed herein. In some examples, a path of rotation 121 can permit the I/O ports to rotate substantially 90 degrees to substantially 360. As used herein, the term “substantially” intends that the characteristic may not be absolute, but is close enough so as to achieve the intent of the characteristic. For example, “substantially 180 degrees” is not limited to values that are absolutely at a 180 degree angle. For instance, the path of rotation 121 can permit the I/O ports to rotate an amount that is within 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 5%, 10%, 20% or 25% etc. of a 180 degree angle between a first position and second position of a section of the I/O module including the I/O ports, among other possible values.

[0023] All values and sub-ranges from 90 degrees to 360 degrees are included. For instance, the path of rotation 121 can permit a section of the rotatable I/O module 110 to rotate 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 360 degrees, among other possibilities. Permitting rotation of the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P along the path of rotation 121 can promote aspects of rotatable I/O modules herein. For instance, the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P can be rotated and positioned based on a given user preference at a plurality of possible positions along the path of rotation 121.

[0024] The I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P can be rotated in unison with the second section 116. As used herein, being rotated in unison refers to a component being rotated the same distance and direction at the same time as another component. For instance, as illustrated in Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B, the second section 116 can be rotated in unison with the I/O ports 112-1 to 112- P about a common axis 127.

[0025] In some examples, the rotatable I/O module 110 can include a power button 113. The power button 113 can power on/off the entire computing device 100. The power button 113 can be coupled to a circuit board, such as those described herein, via a cable or otherwise. The power button 113 can extend through a section of the body 114 of the rotatable I/O module 110. [0026] For example, as illustrated in Figs. 1 A and 1B, the power button 113 can be located in the same section as the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P. Thus, the power button 113 can be rotated m unison with the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P. The power button 113 can be located at a different location than (e.g., spaced a distance away from) the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P. In such examples, the second section 116 can be rotated to permit either the I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P or the power button 113 to be oriented in a given direction at a given time (e.g., orientated toward the front of the computing device).

[0027] The computing device 100 can be a mobile phone, a wearable computing device, a tablet, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a display or monitor, or combinations thereof. In some examples, the computing device 100 can be an 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 a tablet device while also providing a processing power and a viewing area of desktop computing systems.

[0028] The housing 101 can form an exterior surface of the computing device 100. The housing 101 can be formed of fabric, metal, natural materials such as wood, and/or plastic, among other 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.

[0029] As illustrated in Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B, the housing 101 can be coupled to a rotatable I/O module 110. The rotatable I/O module 110 can function as a stand, as illustrated in Fig. 1A and 1B. The stand refers to a physical device that extends from the housing 101 and/or is a separate entity that can be coupled to the housing 101. The stand can stabilize and/or elevate the computing device 100 above a surface on which the computing device 100 is disposed.

[0030] The computing device 100 can include a display 104 and a bezel 106. 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.).

[0031] 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 materials.

[0032] Fig. 2 is a back view of an example computing device 200 having a section of a rotatable I/O module 210 in a first position. The rotatable I/O module 210 can include a body 214 formed of a plurality of sections. In some examples, the body 214 can be a continuous body formed of a plurality of sections. As used herein, a continuous body refers to a surface is without any intervening spaces. Having a continuous body (e.g., as illustrated in Fig. 2) can provide an enhanced aesthetic and/or promote reliability, for instance, by preventing dirt/liquid from ingress into an internal volume of the rotatable I/O module 210. [0033] In some examples, the rotatable I/O module 210 can have a body 214 that is cylindrical. For instance, the body 214 of the rotatable I/O module 210 can be a continuous cylindrical body formed of a first section 215, a second section 216, and a third section 218. However, other shapes of the body 214 are possible. For instance, the body 214 of the rotatable I/O module 210 can be square, circular, or triangular shaped, among other possibilities.

[0034] As illustrated in Fig. 2, the first section 215, the second section 216, and the third section 218 can be sequentially located along the common axis 227. Thus, a height 219 (taken along the common axis 227) of the rotatable I/O module 210 can be equal to a sum of the respective heights (taken along the common axis 227) of the first section 215, the second section 216, and the third section 218. Therefore, a display such as the display 204 coupled to the rotatable I/O module 210 can be elevated a distance equal to at least a portion of the height 219 of the rotatable I/O module 210.

[0035] As illustrated in Fig. 2, the second section 216 can be located along the common axis 227 between the first section 215 and the third section 218. As such, an interface can be formed between the first section 215 and the second section 216 and similarly between the second section 216 and the third section 218. In such examples, the first section 215 can be rotatably coupled to a first distal end of the second section 216 to permit rotation of the second section 216 about the point of coupling (e.g., along an interface between the first section 215 and the second section 216 ). Similarly, the second section 216 can be rotatably coupled to the third section 218 at a second distal end, opposite the first distal end.

[0036] In some examples, the third section 218 can be fixably coupled to the display 204. As used herein, being fixably coupled refers to a mechanical coupling between components that does not permit relative motion between the components. Further, the first section 215, due to the weight of the computing device 200, can be constrained from rotation by friction between the first section 215 and a surface on which the first section 215 is placed. Therefore, the second section 216 (and the I/O ports 212-1 to 212-P therein) can be permitted to rotate along the path of rotation (e.g., path of rotation 121 as illustrated in Fig. 1B) relative to the first section 215, the third section 218, and the display 204 (e.g., rotation of the second section 216 in a clockwise/counter-clockwise fashion along a lateral axis 223 and horizontal axis 225).

[0037] As illustrated in Fig. 2, the computing device 200 can include I/O ports 213-1 , 213-2, 213-3 to 213-R (hereinafter referred to as I/O ports 213-1 to 213-R). The I/O ports 213-1 to 213-R are exposed on the back of the computing device 200, as illustrated in Fig. 2. The I/O ports 213-1 to 213-R can include infrequently used I/O ports such as a power jack, VGA port, HDMI port, and/or an registered jack port (e.g., RJ45), etc. Having the infrequently used I/O ports located on the back of the computing 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 a rotatable I/O module 210. Thus, frequently used I/O ports can be selectively exposed and thereby accessible from the front of the computing 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 computing device 200.

[0038] Fig. 3 is a cross-section of a portion of the rotatable I/O module of Fig. 2 (as viewed from cross-sectional line 220 in Fig. 2). The rotatable I/O module 310 (and the I/O ports therein) can be electrically coupled to a display via a wire or cable (not illustrated in Fig. 3). The wire or cable can have an orientation and/or length to permit rotation of the section of the rotatable I/O module 310 that includes an I/O port. For instance, a flexible cable can electrically couple a display to an interface card, as describe herein, while the interface card can also be electrically coupled via a cable to the rotatable I/O module 310.

[0039] As mentioned, an interface can be formed between sections of the body of the rotatable I/O module 310. For instance, an first interface 330-1 can be formed between the first section 315 and the second section 316. A second interface 330-2 can be formed between the second section 316 and the third section 318. Such interfaces can be formed of complimentary structures such as protrusions/recesses, concave/convex structures, and/or overlapping features, among other possibilities, to permit the sections to be rotatably coupled, and yet can provide a continuous body, as detailed herein.

[0040] In some examples, the rotatable I/O module 310 can include a first gasket 334-1 at a first interface 330-1 between the first section 315 and the second section 316, and can include a second gasket 334-2 at a second interface 330-2 between the second section 316 and the third section 318, as illustrated in Fig. 3. The gaskets can be formed of rubber, plastic, and/or various other materials such as elastomeric materials. Having respective gaskets at the interfaces can provide a seal between sections of the rotatable I/O module 310 and thereby prohibit ingress of dirt/fluid into an inner volume of the rotatable I/O module 310. Further, having respective gaskets at the interfaces can increase friction (relative to an amount of friction when gaskets are absent) to promote an enhanced tactile feel for a user when imparting a force on the rotatable I/O module 310 and/or can disposition the rotatable I/O module 310 to remain at a given rotational position (e.g., a first position and/or a second position). However, in some examples, the first interface 330-1, the second interface 330-2 or both the first interface 330-1 and the second interface 330-2 can be gasket-free (without a gasket).

[0041] The rotatable I/O module 310 can include a circuit board coupled to an inner surface of a body of the rotatable I/O module 310. For instance, as illustrated in Fig. 3, the rotatable I/O module 310 can include a circuit board such as a first circuit board 340 coupled to an inner surface 317 of the rotatable I/O module 310. The first circuit board 340 can be mechanically coupled/friction fit to a bracket 342-1 attached to/included in the inner surface 317. Examples of circuit boards includes printed circuit boards (PCB), among other possibilities. The I/O ports (e.g., I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P as illustrated in Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B) can be electrically coupled to the first circuit board 340 via a flexible cable, among other possibilities.

[0042] The first circuit board 340 can be included in a plurality of circuit boards which are coupled to the inner surface 317. For instance, in some examples, the first circuit board 340 can be coupled to the inner surface 317 of a body (e.g., a continuous cylindrical body) and can also be coupled to the I/O ports, while a second circuit board 341 can be coupled via a second bracket 342-B to the inner surface 317. The second circuit board 341 can also be coupled to a display (e.g., display 204). Both the first circuit board 340 and the second circuit board 341 can be entirely disposed in an internal volume of the rotatable I/O module 310. Thus, while illustrated in Fig. 3 as being visible for descriptive purposes, it is understood that various components such as the first circuit board 340 and the second circuit board 341 can be obscured from view by a body of the rotatable I/O module 310. While a given number of circuit boards and brackets are illustrated, any number of circuit boards and/or associated brackets can be employed.

[0043] The first circuit board 340 can be electrically coupled via a link 343 to the second circuit board 341 to permit communication between the first circuit board 340 and the second circuit board 341. The link can be a cable that can permit electronic communication. For instance, a signal can travel between the I/O ports (e.g,, I/O ports 112-1 to 112-P) via the first circuit board 340, the link 343, and the second circuit board 341, to a display (not illustrated) which is coupled to the second circuit board 341, [0044] In some examples, the second circuit board 341 can be a motherboard. A motherboard can permit communication between the display and an I/O module and/or otherwise permit a computing device 100 to function. For instance, a computing device can be an AIO computing device in which a motherboard of the AIO computing device is located in an internal volume of a rotatable I/O module which forms/is included in a stand of the AIO computing device. However, in some instances, a motherboard of a computing device can be located at a different location than inside of the rotatable I/O module 310. For instance, the motherboard can be located inside of a display or other component of a computing device.

[0045] Fig. 4 is an exploded view of sections of a rotatable I/O module 410. As mentioned, the rotatable I/O module 410 can include a first section 415 and a second section 416. In some examples, the first section 415 can include a channel 449 which is recessed a distance into a body 414 of the first section 415. The channel 449 can permit a complimentaryprotrusion of a second section 416 to be inserted into the channel 449. The channel 449 can include ribs or other retention mechanism (not illustrated) to enhance coupling of the first section 415 to the second section 416. That is, in some examples, the sections can be coupled together via a friction fit along an interface between sections.

[0046] As mentioned, in some examples, a gasket 434-1 can be provided at an interface between sections. For instance, the gasket 434-1 can be disposed in the channel 449 and circumscribe the circumference of the channel 449, as illustrated in Fig. 4. Thus, when the first section 415 is coupled to the second section 416 an interface can be formed in which the gasket is disposed between the complimentary structures of the first section 415 and the second section 416. While illustrated as being in the first section in Fig. 4, in some examples, a channel can be included in a second section 416.

[0047] The rotatable I/O module 410 can include an internal rotation stop. The internal rotation stop is not visible from a perspective outside of the rotatable I/O module when the sections of the rotatable I/O module are rotatably coupled together. For instance, as illustrated in Fig. 4, the first section 415 can include a first rotation stop 450-1 and a second rotation stop 450- 2. As such, a path of rotation (represented by element 421) of the section can be constrained between the first rotation stop 450-1 and the second rotation stop 450-2, For instance, the first rotation stop 450-1 and the second rotation stop 450-2 can be formed of opposing distal surfaces of a notch 455 formed in the channel 449, as illustrated in Fig. 4. Thus, a protrusion 456 of the second section 416 can rotate along the path of rotation 421 between the first rotation stop 450-1 and the second rotation stop 450-2 of the first section 415. Notably, a cutout (a boundary of the cutout represented by element 424) is illustrated in Fig. 4 to permit readily viewing the protrusion 456; however, it is understood that the cutout is not present in the rotatable I/O module 410.

[0048] While the notch 455 is illustrated in the first section 415 and the protrusion 456 is illustrated in the second section 416, other configurations are possible. For instance, a location, size, type, or relative location of the notch/protrusion can be varied. For instance, the notch 455 can be present in the second section 416 and the protrusion 456 can be present in the first section 415, among other possibilities. While the rotation stop is described with respect to an interface (e.g., the second interface 330-1 as illustrated in Fig. 3) between the first section and the second section, it is understood that a rotation stop can, alternatively or in addition, be disposed at another interface (e.g., the second interface 330-2) between the second section 416 and a third section (not illustrated in Fig. 4). Similarly, while the gasket is described with respect to the interface between the first section 415 and the second section 416, it is understood that a gasket can, alternatively or in addition, be disposed at another interface between the second section 416 and a third section not illustrated in Fig. 4) .

[0049] 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.

[00S0] 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. 1A and a similar element may be referenced as 204 in Fig. 2. 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.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A rotatable I/O module comprising: a body formed of a plurality of sections located along a common axis, wherein the plurality of sections include: a first section; and a second section that is rotatably coupled to the first section; and

I/O ports extending through the first section or the second section to permit the I/O ports to rotate about the common axis, relative to the other of the first section and the second section.

2. The rotatable I/O module of claim 1, further comprising a gasket at an interface between the first section and the second section.

3. The rotatable I/O module of claim 1, wherein the plurality of sections further include a third section that is rotatably coupled to the second section, wherein the second section is located between the first section and the third section.

4. The rotatable I/O module of claim 3, further comprising: a first gasket at a first interface between the first section and the second section; and a second gasket at a second interface between the second section and the third section.

5. The rotatable I/O module of claim 3, wherein the I/O ports extend through the second section, and wherein the second section is to rotate about the common axis along a path of rotation relative to the first section and the third section.

6. The rotatable I/O module of claim 5, further comprising a first rotation stop and a second rotation stop to constrain the path of rotation between the first rotation stop and the second rotation stop.

7. The rotatable I/O module of claim 6, wherein the path of rotation permits the I/O ports to rotate substantially 90 degrees to substantially 180 degrees along the path of rotation.

8. The rotatable I/O module of claim 7, wherein the rotation stop is formed at: a first interface between the first section and the second section; a second interface between the second section and the third section; or both the first interface and the second interface.

9. The rotatable I/O module of claim 8, wherein the rotation stop is formed at the first interface, and wherein the rotation stop further comprises: a notch in a channel in the first section or the second section; and a protrusion extending, from the other of the first section or the second section, into a portion of the notch.

10. A computing device comprising: a display; and a rotatable input/output (I/O) module coupled to the display, wherein the rotatable I/O module includes: a continuous body formed of a plurality of rotatably coupled sections including a first section, a second section, and a third section positioned sequentially along a common axis, wherein the second section is to rotate about the common axis relative to the first section and the third section; and

I/O ports extending through the second section to permit the I/O ports to be rotated, via rotation of the second section, about the common axis.

11. The computing device of claim 10, wherein the I/O ports and the second section are to rotate in unison about the common axis.

12. The computing device of claim 10, wherein the continuous body further comprises a continuous cvlindrical body.

13. An all-in-one (AIO) computing device comprising: a display; and a rotatable input/output (I/O) module coupled to the display, wherein the rotatable I/O module includes: a continuous cylindrical body formed of a plurality of rotatably coupled sections including a first section, a second section, and a third section positioned sequentially along a common axis, wherein the second section is to rotate about the common axis relative to the first section and the third section; a circuit board coupled to an inner surface of the continuous cylindrical body; and

I/O ports coupled to the circuit board, wherein the I/O ports extend through the second section to permit the I/O ports to be rotated in unison with the second section about the common axis relative to the first section and the third section.

14. The AIO computing device of claim 13, wherein the rotatable I/O module forms a stand of the AIO computing device.

15. The AIO computing device of claim 13, wherein the circuit board coupled to the inner surface of the continuous cylindrical body further comprises: a first circuit board coupled to the inner surface of the continuous cylindrical body and the I/O ports; and a second circuit board coupled to the inner surface of the continuous cylindrical body and the display.