JPH0418617A - portable computer - Google Patents
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- JPH0418617A JPH0418617A JP2122575A JP12257590A JPH0418617A JP H0418617 A JPH0418617 A JP H0418617A JP 2122575 A JP2122575 A JP 2122575A JP 12257590 A JP12257590 A JP 12257590A JP H0418617 A JPH0418617 A JP H0418617A
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Abstract
(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた
め要約のデータは記録されません。(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
［産業上の利用分野］
本発明は、データ入力部、データ表示部、周辺機器接続
部を備えた携帯型コンピュータの構成方法に係わり、周
辺機器接続部をコンピュータ本体から切り離せることが
できるようにした携帯型コンピュータに関するものであ
る。[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a method for configuring a portable computer equipped with a data input section, a data display section, and a peripheral device connection section, and relates to a method for configuring a portable computer equipped with a data input section, a data display section, and a peripheral device connection section. This invention relates to a portable computer that can be detached.
［従来の技術］
従来の携帯型コンピュータは、印字機器、通信機器、ポ
インティング機器等の周辺機器を接続するための接続端
子及びこれらを制御するための電子回路をコンピュータ
本体に固定あるいは内蔵してるものがある。[Prior Art] Conventional portable computers have connection terminals for connecting peripheral devices such as printing devices, communication devices, pointing devices, etc., and electronic circuits for controlling these devices, which are fixed or built into the computer body. There is.
［発明が解決しようとする課題 ］このような
従来の携帯型コンピュータにおいては、携帯時には必要
ない機能を常に付加しているため重量が増加する。また
、これらを制御する電子回路には、周辺機器が未接続時
にも一定電流が流れており、この結果消費電力も増加し
、−回の充電等で使用可能な時間を短くしている。[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In such conventional portable computers, functions that are not necessary when being carried are constantly added, resulting in an increase in weight. In addition, a constant current flows through the electronic circuits that control these devices even when peripheral devices are not connected, resulting in an increase in power consumption and a shortening of the usable time for -times of charging.
本発明はこのような問題点を解決するためのもので、そ
の目的とする所は、周辺機器接続部をコンピュータ本体
から切り離せる手段を具備することににより、軽量で低
消費電力な携帯型コンピュータを提供することにある。The present invention is intended to solve these problems, and its purpose is to provide a portable computer that is lightweight and has low power consumption by providing means for disconnecting the peripheral device connection section from the computer main body. Our goal is to provide the following.
［課題を解決するための手段］
本発明の携帯型コンピュータは、周辺機器接続部をコン
ピュータ本体から切り離せる手段を具備していることを
特徴とする。[Means for Solving the Problems] The portable computer of the present invention is characterized in that it includes means for separating the peripheral device connection section from the computer main body.
［作用］
本発明の上記携帯型コンピュータによれば、周辺機器接
続部をコンピュータ本体から切り離せる手段を具備する
ことにより、軽量で低消費電力の携帯現今ピユータを実
現でき、しかも、必要な周辺機器の接続部だけを組み合
せることもできる。[Function] According to the portable computer of the present invention, by providing a means for separating the peripheral device connection section from the computer main body, it is possible to realize a portable modern computer that is lightweight and has low power consumption. It is also possible to combine only the connections.
［実施例］ 以下、本発明について図面に基づいて詳細に説明する。[Example] Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail based on the drawings.
本発明の携帯型コンピュータとその周辺機器接続部の概
略図を第１図に示す。ただし、第１図では、周辺機器が
３台接続する例を示している。周辺機器接続部３はコン
ピュータ本体にある接続端子５と周辺器接続部の接続端
子６とを接続することにより、周辺機器が接続できる。A schematic diagram of a portable computer of the present invention and its peripheral device connection section is shown in FIG. However, FIG. 1 shows an example in which three peripheral devices are connected. Peripheral devices can be connected to the peripheral device connection section 3 by connecting a connection terminal 5 on the computer main body to a connection terminal 6 of the peripheral device connection section.
周辺機器９は、周辺機器接続部３の接続端子７に周辺機
器９の接続端子８を接続することにによりコンピュータ
本体から利用可能になる。The peripheral device 9 becomes usable from the computer main body by connecting the connection terminal 8 of the peripheral device 9 to the connection terminal 7 of the peripheral device connection section 3 .
第２図は本発明の携帯型コンピュータの周辺機器接続部
の信号の接続を示した図である。コンピュータ本体１０
と周辺機器接続部１１の間はアドレス信号１２、データ
信号１３、電源１４で接続される。また、必要があれば
他の信号線を追加する。周辺機器接続部１１をコンピュ
タータ本体１０に接続すると、コンピュータ本体１０は
周辺機器接続部が接続されたことを、検出・切替器１９
で検出して信号線を接続する。周辺機器接続部が切り離
されるとこれを検出して信号線を切り離す。FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the signal connections of the peripheral device connection section of the portable computer of the present invention. computer main body 10
An address signal 12, a data signal 13, and a power supply 14 are used to connect the peripheral device connection section 11 and the peripheral device connection section 11. Also, add other signal lines if necessary. When the peripheral device connection section 11 is connected to the computer main body 10, the computer main body 10 detects that the peripheral device connection section 11 is connected and uses the switch 19.
Detect it and connect the signal line. When a peripheral device connection is disconnected, this is detected and the signal line is disconnected.
上記信号線と電源線は各機器の制御回路１５から１８に
並列に接続される。また、周辺機器は各制御回路に設け
られた接続端子（図示せず）に接続される。The signal line and power line are connected in parallel to control circuits 15 to 18 of each device. Further, peripheral devices are connected to connection terminals (not shown) provided in each control circuit.
第３図及び第４図に周辺機器接続部の構成方法の例を示
す。第３図は、周辺機器接続部を接続される周辺機器の
数に合わせて付加していく形式である。接続される周辺
機器が１つのときは、周辺機器接続部２０を１台、コン
ピュータ本体の接続端子２３と接続端子２４を接続する
。このとき周辺機器は端子２６に接続される。さらに周
辺機器を接続するときは、周辺機器接続部２１、周辺機
器接続部２２と言う風に順次付加していく。これらは、
単独でも連結しても使用可能である。第４図は、あらか
じめ必要と思われる標準的な機能を一体に構成したもの
である。この構成では、コンピュータ本体と周辺機器接
続部は端子３４．３５で接続されるのみである。FIGS. 3 and 4 show an example of a method for configuring the peripheral device connection section. FIG. 3 shows a format in which peripheral device connection sections are added in accordance with the number of peripheral devices to be connected. When there is one peripheral device to be connected, one peripheral device connecting section 20 is connected to the connecting terminals 23 and 24 of the computer main body. At this time, the peripheral device is connected to the terminal 26. When further connecting peripheral devices, the peripheral device connection section 21 and the peripheral device connection section 22 are added in sequence. these are,
It can be used alone or in combination. FIG. 4 shows an integrated configuration of standard functions that are considered necessary in advance. In this configuration, the computer main body and the peripheral device connection section are only connected through terminals 34 and 35.
［発明の効果］
以上述べたように本発明の携帯型コンピュータによれば
、周辺機器接続部をコンピュータ本体から切り離せる手
段を設けることににより、軽量で低消費電力な携帯型コ
ンピュータが実現でき、また、信号線接続を切替器を通
して行うことにより、コンピュータ本体からみて信号線
が開放状態にならないので雑音に強く、さらに、周辺機
器部を機能別に分割して必要なものだけを付加していく
手法をとることにより、より使いやすい携帯型コンピュ
ータが実現できるという効果を有する。[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the portable computer of the present invention, by providing a means for separating the peripheral device connection section from the computer main body, a lightweight and low power consumption portable computer can be realized. In addition, by connecting the signal lines through a switch, the signal lines are not left open from the computer's perspective, making it more resistant to noise.Furthermore, it is a method that divides the peripheral equipment section by function and adds only what is necessary. This has the effect of making it possible to realize a portable computer that is easier to use.
第１図は、本発明の携帯型コンピュータとその周辺機器
接続部の概略図、第２図は、本発明の携帯型コンピュー
タの周辺機器接続部の信号の接続を示した図、第３図及
び第４図は、本発明の携帯型コンピュータの周辺機器接
続部の構成方法の例を示す図である。
１・・・データ入力部
２・・・データ表示部
３・・・周辺機器接続部
４・・・記憶装置
５．６．７・・・接続端子
８・・・周辺機器接続端子
９・・・周辺機器
１０・・・コンピュータ本体
１１・・・周辺機器接続部
２・・・アドレス用信号線
３・・・データ用信号線
４・・・電源線
５〜１８・・・周辺機器制御・接続部
９・・・検出・切替器
０１２１．２２・・・周辺機器接続部
３．２４．２５・・・接続端子
７．２８・・・接続端子
０．３１・・・接続端子
６．２９．３２・・・周辺機器接続端子３・・・コンピ
ュータ本体
４．３５・・・接続端子
６・・・コンピュータ本体
７・・・周辺機器接続部
８〜４１・・・周辺機器接続端子
以上
出願人 セイコーエプソン株式会社
代理人 弁理土鈴木裏三部（他１名）FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a portable computer of the present invention and its peripheral device connection section, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing signal connections of the peripheral device connection section of the portable computer of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a method for configuring a peripheral device connection section of a portable computer according to the present invention. 1...Data input section 2...Data display section 3...Peripheral device connection section 4...Storage device 5.6.7...Connection terminal 8...Peripheral device connection terminal 9... Peripheral device 10... Computer main body 11... Peripheral device connection section 2... Address signal line 3... Data signal line 4... Power supply lines 5 to 18... Peripheral device control/connection section 9...Detection/switcher 0121.22...Peripheral device connection section 3.24.25...Connection terminal 7.28...Connection terminal 0.31...Connection terminal 6.29.32. ...Peripheral device connection terminal 3...Computer body 4.35...Connection terminal 6...Computer body 7...Peripheral device connection section 8-41...Peripheral device connection terminal or above Applicant: Seiko Epson Co., Ltd. Company agent: Patent Attorney Tsuchi Suzuki Ura 3 Department (1 other person)
Claims (1)
携帯型コンピュータにおいて、前記周辺機器接続部は、
コンピュータ本体から切り離せる手段を備えていること
を特徴とする携帯型コンピュータ。In a portable computer equipped with a data input section, a data display section, and a peripheral device connection section, the peripheral device connection section includes:
A portable computer characterized by having a means for separating it from the main body of the computer.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP2122575A JPH0418617A (en) | 1990-05-11 | 1990-05-11 | portable computer |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP2122575A JPH0418617A (en) | 1990-05-11 | 1990-05-11 | portable computer |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPH0418617A true JPH0418617A (en) | 1992-01-22 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP2122575A Pending JPH0418617A (en) | 1990-05-11 | 1990-05-11 | portable computer |
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| Country | Link |
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| JP (1) | JPH0418617A (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6411503B1 (en) | 1996-10-11 | 2002-06-25 | Fujitsu Limited | Portable type information apparatus |
| US6560100B1 (en) | 1996-10-24 | 2003-05-06 | Fujitsu Limited | Portable computer equipped with add-on battery |
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1990
- 1990-05-11 JP JP2122575A patent/JPH0418617A/en active Pending
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6411503B1 (en) | 1996-10-11 | 2002-06-25 | Fujitsu Limited | Portable type information apparatus |
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| US6948966B2 (en) | 1996-10-11 | 2005-09-27 | Fujitsu Limited | Portable-type information apparatus |
| US6560100B1 (en) | 1996-10-24 | 2003-05-06 | Fujitsu Limited | Portable computer equipped with add-on battery |
| US6563702B1 (en) | 1996-10-24 | 2003-05-13 | Fujitsu Limited | Portable computer equipped with add-on battery |
| US6674637B2 (en) | 1996-10-24 | 2004-01-06 | Fujitsu Limited | Portable computer equipped with add-on battery |
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