DE10305501A1 - Notebook computer with heating element with temperature regulator and measurement unit to heat computer when it is used in a cold environment - Google Patents

Abstract

The notebook or lap top computer has at least one heating element or film which warms or heats the sensitive parts of the computer such as the display or monitor and/or microchips or the entire apparatus if the temperature falls below a given value or if the sensitive parts are in danger from ice or frost. The computer includes at least one temperature sensor or a temperature measuring unit coupled to the heating element. Preferably the ambient temperature and/or the inner temperature of the notebook is measured.

Description

Notebooks of a common type have many functions fitted. In winter it is dangerous for the notebook if it is in the Car or in a cold place is forgotten. The display, the one Liquid crystal can break very quickly.

The in the claims 1 to 17 specified invention, the problem is based on a notebook to create a temperature control and measuring unit.

This problem is solved with those in the claims 1 to 17 listed Features resolved.

An embodiment of the invention is based on the 1 explained. The advantage of this invention is the independent rescue action of the notebook when it is exposed to the cold. An alarm signal ensures that if a critical temperature range or limit is exceeded or undershot, the notebook owner is informed. If the notebook 1 exposed to the cold, the heating element is automatically activated 2 , It can keep the notebook warm while the battery is still sufficient. the display 3 is particularly at risk. Another variant is with an automatic call function that dials a previously entered telephone number. The called party is informed via a voice chip or audio signal that their notebook has been exposed to the cold. It is sometimes enough that the notebook is only heated a few degrees above the ambient temperature in a cold environment to save the sensitive parts, such as the display screen. The heating element can be a semiconductor (so-called Peltier elements), the areas of which, depending on the polarity of the current at its connection, become cold-warm or vice versa. The current reversal is temperature sensor controlled. The Peltier element can also be found in the notebook battery 4 be attached. The system can also be used for PDA-s or other devices that have temperature-sensitive parts.

Claims (17)

Notebook / laptop, characterized in that it has at least one heating element / heating foil, which heats or heats its sensitive parts, such as display or screen and / or microchips, or the entire notebook device, if the temperature falls below or the sensitive parts are at risk of freezing or frost. Notebook according to claim 1, characterized in that there is at least one temperature sensor or a temperature measuring unit that works with the heating element / heating foil is coupled. Notebook according to claim 2, characterized in that the temperature measuring unit or sensor for the ambient temperature and / or the notebook's internal temperature measurements is designed. Notebook according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that there is at least one cooling element, that is coupled with the temperature sensor and that its sensitive Parts, such as display / screen and / or microchips, or the entire notebook device cools down if exceeded a certain temperature will have. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized that the heating or cooling elements, Peltier elements or semiconductors. Notebook according to claim one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the heating element is a thin heating wire or is a heating foil. Notebook according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the heating or cooling elements get the necessary energy from the battery of the notebook. Notebook according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that he is a control or evaluation unit that when one reaches for the Notebook device critical temperature range triggers at least one alarm. Notebook according to claim 8, characterized in that the alarm is audible and / or visual. Notebook according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it has a temperature control function that over that Notebook display or screen is available. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized that there is a power saving mode for the heating-cooling elements having. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized that it has an automatic phone call function a freely programmable number that is only undershot / or exceedance a certain temperature limit becomes active. Notebook according to claim 12, characterized in that it is a voice chip or a signal generator that during the automatic call function a message or signal to the Ange calls with the indication of the temperature falling below / exceeding. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized marked that the heating elements or cooling elements inside the notebook are installed. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the heating elements or cooling elements outside or in the Notebook shells are installed. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized that the heating elements or cooling elements in the notebook battery are installed or attached. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized that the notebook battery is equipped with temperature sensor is.