CN101105707A - Portable electronic system capable of connecting external expansion module - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable electronic system capable of connecting with external expansion module is prepared as setting a host module in the first shell and setting a host in the first shell for controlling operation of portable computer. The portable computer also includes a display module connected to the host module, the display module includes a second casing with one side provided with a connecting port connected electrically to the host, and a display screen installed inside the second casing and connected electrically to the host for displaying the image signal from the host. The portable computer also comprises an external expansion module which comprises a connector which is detachably connected with the connecting port on the second shell.

Description

Portable electronic system that can be connected to external expansion modules

technical field

The invention provides a portable electronic system which can be connected with an external expansion module, in particular a portable electronic system which can be connected with an external expansion module on a display module.

Background technique

Notebook computers on the market are mainly designed to be thin and light, so as to be convenient for users to carry. In addition, for the convenience of users, it combines various peripheral audio-visual auxiliary functions. For example, with the development of network multimedia transmission technology, the application of network cameras is becoming more and more popular, so as to bring people closer. The distance between people.

Generally speaking, the use of network cameras on notebook computers can be divided into two categories: built-in and external. The built-in network camera is mostly placed in the LCD screen component of the notebook computer, and the mechanism design is used to achieve the function of rotating and adjusting the viewing angle. However, due to the limited space of the mechanism, the built-in network camera is single-axis Freedom of rotation, that is, the IP camera can only rotate up and down but not left and right. In addition, setting the network camera on the liquid crystal display screen of the notebook computer will increase the thickness of the liquid crystal display screen, thereby increasing the overall thickness of the notebook computer, and cannot achieve the effect of being light, thin and short.

Please refer to FIG. 1 for the setting method of the external network camera. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a traditional notebook computer 10 connected to an external network camera 12 . The external network camera 12 includes a lens 14 for capturing images, a cable 16 connected to the lens 14 for transmitting data and power, and a clamp 18 connected to the lens 14 for fixing the lens 14 .

The external network camera 12 usually needs to utilize the adjustable clamp 18 to clamp the lens 14 above the liquid crystal display screen 20 of the notebook computer 10, and then the cable 16 connected to the lens 14 is connected to the main frame 22 of the notebook computer 10. The connection port 24 is used to transmit data and power, wherein the cable 16 can be a USB cable, and the connection port 24 can be a USB connection port.

Therefore, there are many inconveniences when using the external network camera 12, for example: the user must additionally carry the cable 16 and the clamp 18 of the external network camera 12 to perform the function of network photography, resulting in a portable Inconvenience, and more cables 16 used to transmit data and power will also occupy the overall use space, causing inconvenience in use.

Contents of the invention

The invention provides a portable electronic system which can be connected with an external expansion module on the display module, so as to solve the problems in the traditional technology.

The invention discloses a portable electronic system which can be connected with an external expansion module, which includes a portable computer, which includes a host module, which includes a first casing, and a host installed in the first casing , used to control the operation of the portable computer. The portable computer also includes a display module connected to the host module, the display module includes a second casing, a connection port is provided on one side thereof, electrically connected to the host, and a display screen is installed on the first casing. The two housings are electrically connected to the host, and are used to display image signals from the host. The portable computer also includes an external expansion module, which includes a connector, which is detachably connected to the connection port on the second casing.

The invention also discloses a portable computer capable of connecting an external expansion module, which includes a host module, which includes a first casing, and a host installed in the first casing to control the portable computer. operation of the computer. The portable computer also includes a display module connected to the host module, the display module includes a second casing, one side of which is provided with a connection port, electrically connected to the host, for connecting an external expansion module, and A display screen is installed in the second casing and electrically connected to the host, and is used for displaying image signals from the host.

The present invention also discloses a portable electronic system that can be connected with an external expansion module, which includes a portable computer, which includes a host module, which includes a first shell, and a host, installed in the first shell The body is used to control the operation of the portable computer. The portable computer also includes a display module connected to the host module, the display module includes a second casing, a connection port is provided on one side thereof, electrically connected to the host, and a display screen is installed on the first casing. The two housings are electrically connected to the host, and are used to display image signals from the host. The portable computer also includes an external expansion module, which includes a connector, detachably connected to the connection port on the second housing, and a first rotating shaft, used to provide the external expansion module a First rotational degree of freedom.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a traditional notebook computer connected to an external network camera.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the portable computer of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the external expansion module connected to the portable computer of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an external expansion module connected to a portable computer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of main component symbols

10 Notebook computer 12 External IP camera

14 Lens 16 Cable

18 Fixtures 20 LCD screen

22 Host 24 Connection port

30 Portable electronic systems 32 Portable computers

34 host module 36 first housing

38 host 40 display module

42 Second housing 44 Connection port

46 The first data transmission interface 48 The first power transmission interface

50 display screen 52 external expansion module

54 Connector 56 Second data transmission interface

58 Second power transmission interface 60 Network camera lens

62 First Revolving Axis 64 Second Revolving Axis

66 slots 68 lighting units

70 third axis

Detailed ways

For a description of a first preferred embodiment of the invention, reference is made to the following description. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the portable electronic system 30 according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. The portable electronic system 30 includes a portable computer 32 and an external expansion module 52 . In this embodiment, the portable computer 32 is a notebook computer (Laptops), and in other embodiments, the portable computer 32 can be a tablet computer (Tablet PC), a palmtop computer (Palmtops), or a super mobile computer (UMPC). The portable computer 32 includes a host module 34 and a display module 40 . The host module 34 also includes a first housing 36 and a host 38 installed in the first housing 36 , wherein the host 38 is used to control the operation of the portable computer 32 .

The display module 40 also includes a second housing 42 and a display screen 50 . One side of the second housing 42 is provided with a connection port 44 . In this embodiment, the connection port 44 is arranged on the upper side of the second housing 42. In other embodiments, the connection port 44 can be arranged on any side such as the side of the second housing 42. It is provided with an end-view design Depends on demand.

In this embodiment, the connection port 44 is a mini universal serial bus (mini universal serial bus, Mini-USB) interface, in other embodiments, the connection port 44 can be a universal serial bus (Universal Serial Bus, USB), or High-speed serial transmission (IEEE1394) and other interfaces. The connection port 44 is electrically connected to the host 38 , for example, connected to the main board of the host 38 through internal routing. The connection port 44 includes a first data transmission interface 46 for transmitting data and a first power transmission interface 48 for transmitting power. The above-mentioned display screen 50 is installed in the second casing 42 and electrically connected to the host 38 for displaying image signals transmitted from the host 38 .

In this embodiment, the external expansion module 52 is a network camera. The external expansion module 52 includes a connector 54 for detachably connecting to the connection port 44 on the second housing 42 . The transmission interface specification of the connector 54 corresponds to the transmission interface specification of the connection port 44, so the connector 54 can be interfaces such as mini USB, USB, or IEEE1394. The connection head 54 also includes a second data transmission interface 56 for data transmission with the first data transmission interface 46 when the connection head 54 is connected to the connection port 44, and a second power transmission interface 58 for connecting the connection head 54 When connected to the connection port 44 , it receives power from the first power transmission interface 58 .

Based on the above description, the basic function and connection relationship of each block in the functional block diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention can be understood. Next, the situation in which the first preferred embodiment is carried out will be explained. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the external expansion module 52 connected to the portable computer 32 according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. For its description, please also refer to FIG. 2 . In this embodiment, the external expansion module 52 is a network camera, so the external expansion module 52 includes a network camera lens 60 coupled to the connector 54, and a first rotating shaft 62 is rotatably connected to the network camera. The camera lens 60 is used to provide the rotational freedom of the network camera lens 54 in the X direction, and the second rotating shaft 64 is connected to the connecting head 54 in a rotatable manner to provide the network camera lens 60 in the Y direction. The rotational degrees of freedom for the orientation.

When the connection head 54 of the external expansion module 52 is inserted into the connection port 44 of the portable computer 32, the image data captured by the network camera lens 60 can be transmitted to the connection port 44 through the second data transmission interface 56 of the connection head 54 The first data transmission interface 46 of the first data transmission interface 46, because the connection port 44 can be connected to the main board of the host computer 38 in the way of internal wiring, so the host computer 38 can process the image data transmitted from the external expansion module 52.

In addition, the host module 34 can transmit power to the second power transmission interface 58 of the connector 54 through the first power transmission interface 48 of the connection port 44, so as to supply power to the external expansion module 52, so the external expansion module 52 does not need to be additionally connected to other power supply devices . Of course, in other implementations, the external expansion module 52 may also include a battery unit. In this case, the first power transmission interface 48 of the connection port 44 and the second power transmission interface 58 of the connector 54 may not be designed.

When the external expansion module 52 is connected and fixed on the upper side of the second casing 42 of the display module 40 through the mechanical connection between the connection head 54 and the connection port 44, the user can rotate the first rotating shaft 62 and the second rotating shaft 64 to achieve The purpose of adjusting the viewing angle of the network camera lens 60 means that the network camera lens 60 can achieve two-axis (X direction, Y direction) rotation degrees of freedom, thereby providing users with greater freedom of shooting angles.

In addition, a slot 66 is disposed on one side of the first casing 36 of the portable computer 32 . In the present embodiment, the slot 66 is a fast peripheral component connection interface (Peripheral Component Interface-Express, PCI-E) card slot, and in other embodiments, the slot 66 can be a Personal Computer Memory Card (Personal Computer Memory Card) International Association, PCMCIA) interface, or peripheral component interface (Peripheral Component Interface, PCI) and other slots. In this embodiment, the size of the external expansion module 52 is designed to meet the size of the accommodating space of the slot 66, for example: the thickness (height) of the slot 66 is 5mm, the width is 54mm, and the thickness of the external expansion module 52 is 4.5mm. Therefore, the slot 66 can be used to accommodate the external expansion module 52 detached from the connection port 44 . By using the portable computer 32 to accommodate the external expansion module 52 , the convenience of the portable electronic system 30 as a whole can be increased. In this way, the inconvenience of traditionally carrying an external network camera can be solved.

Because notebook computers have been widely used by business people, and business people often need to negotiate business in various countries, so they still work on the plane on the way to and from various countries. Generally speaking, at night, although small lights for lighting are provided on the aircraft, the brightness of the small lights is usually not enough. For example, the words on the keyboard may still not be read clearly. Therefore, the second embodiment of the present invention provides a solution to solve the above problems.

In the second preferred embodiment of the present invention, the external expansion module 52 is a lighting device. FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the external expansion module 52 connected to the portable computer 32 according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention. When the external expansion module 52 is a lighting device, the external expansion module 52 includes a lighting unit 68 coupled to the connector 54, and the lighting unit 68 may be composed of at least one light emitting diode. When the connector 54 of the external expansion module 52 is inserted into the connection port 44 of the portable computer 32, the host module 34 can transmit power to the second power transmission interface 58 of the connector 54 through the first power transmission interface 48 of the connection port 44, In order to supply power to the lighting unit 68, the external expansion module 52 does not need to be additionally connected to other power supply devices. The lighting unit 68 can illuminate the keyboard on the host module 34 of the portable computer 32, so the user can still use it in an environment with insufficient light. portable computer 32 . The external expansion module 52 further includes a third shaft 70 , which is rotatably connected to the lighting unit 68 for providing the rotation freedom of the lighting unit 68 in the X direction, so as to provide users with different lighting angles.

Compared with the traditional portable computer, the portable computer provided by the preferred embodiment of the present invention is connected to an external expansion module, such as a network camera or a lighting device, etc., through the connection port installed on the display module, so that the network camera The camera lens can achieve two-axis rotation freedom, thereby providing users with greater freedom of shooting angles. In addition, the external expansion module can be stored in the slot of the portable computer, which provides considerable convenience in use and portability. sex.

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and all equivalent changes and modifications made according to the present invention shall fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (20)

1. portable electric system that can connect external enlargement module comprises:

One portable computer, it comprises:

One host module, it comprises:

One first housing; And

One main frame is installed in this first housing, is used for controlling the running of this portable computer; And

One display module is connected in this host module, and this display module comprises:

One second housing, the one side is provided with a connectivity port, is electrically connected on this main frame; And

One display screen is installed in this second housing and is electrically connected on this main frame, is used for showing the picture intelligence that this main frame transmits; And

One external enlargement module, it comprises a connector, is connected in this connectivity port on this second housing removably.

2. portable electric system according to claim 1, wherein this connectivity port is arranged on the upside of this second housing.

3. portable electric system according to claim 1, wherein a side of this first housing is provided with a slot, is used for holding this external enlargement module by disassembling on this connectivity port.

4. portable electric system according to claim 1, wherein this connectivity port of this portable computer comprises one first data transmission interface and one first electric power transfer interface, this connector of this external enlargement module comprises one second data transmission interface, be used for when this connector is connected in this connectivity port, carry out data transmission with this first data transmission interface, and one second electric power transfer interface, be used for when this connector is connected in this connectivity port, receive the electric power that this first electric power transfer interface is transmitted.

5. portable electric system according to claim 1, wherein this external enlargement module also comprises a web cam camera lens, is coupled in this connector.

6. portable electric system according to claim 1, wherein this external enlargement module also comprises one first rotating shaft, is connected in this web cam camera lens in rotating mode, is used to provide this web cam camera lens one first rotary freedom.

7. portable electric system according to claim 1, wherein this external enlargement module also comprises one second rotating shaft, is connected in this connector in rotating mode, is used to provide this web cam camera lens one second rotary freedom.

8. portable electric system according to claim 1, wherein this external enlargement module comprises a lighting unit.

9. portable computer that can connect an external enlargement module comprises:

One host module, it comprises:

One first housing; And

One main frame is installed in this first housing, is used for controlling the running of this portable computer; And

One display module is connected in this host module, and this display module comprises:

One second housing, the one side is provided with a connectivity port, is electrically connected on this main frame, is used for connecting an external enlargement module; And

One display screen is installed in this second housing and is electrically connected on this main frame, is used for showing the picture intelligence that this main frame transmits.

10. portable computer according to claim 9, wherein this connectivity port is arranged on the upside of this second housing.

11. portable computer according to claim 9, wherein a side of this first housing is provided with a slot, is used for holding this external enlargement module by disassembling on this connectivity port.

12. portable computer according to claim 9, wherein this connectivity port comprises a data transmission interface, is used for transmitting data, and an electric power transfer interface, is used for transferring electric power.

13. the portable electric system that can connect external enlargement module comprises:

One portable computer comprises:

One host module also comprises:

One first housing; And

One main frame is installed in this first housing, is used for controlling the running of this portable computer; And

One display module is connected in this host module, and this display module comprises:

One second housing, the one side is provided with a connectivity port, is electrically connected on this main frame; And

One display screen is installed in this second housing and is electrically connected on this main frame, is used for showing the picture intelligence that this main frame transmits; And

One external enlargement module comprises:

One connector is connected in this connectivity port on this second housing removably; And

One first rotating shaft is used to provide this external enlargement module one first rotary freedom.

14. portable electric system according to claim 13, wherein this connectivity port is arranged on the upside of this second housing.

15. portable electric system according to claim 13, wherein a side of this first housing is provided with a slot, is used for holding this external enlargement module by disassembling on this connectivity port.

16. portable electric system according to claim 15, wherein this slot is PCMCIA (personal computer memory card international association) interface, perimeter component connecting interface or quick perimeter component connecting interface.

17. portable electric system according to claim 13, wherein this external enlargement module comprises a web cam camera lens, be coupled in this connector, and this first rotating shaft is connected in this web cam camera lens in rotating mode, is used to provide this first rotary freedom of this web cam camera lens.

18. portable electric system according to claim 17, wherein this external enlargement module also comprises one second rotating shaft, is connected in this connector in rotating mode, is used to provide this web cam camera lens one second rotary freedom.

19. portable electric system according to claim 13, wherein this external enlargement module also comprises a lighting unit, and this first rotating shaft is to be connected in this lighting unit in rotating mode, is used to provide this first rotary freedom of this lighting unit.

20. portable electric system according to claim 13, wherein this connectivity port is Small Universal serial bus interface, USB (universal serial bus) or high speed serial transmission interface.

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