Multifunctional computer

Details Multifunctional computer Multifunctional computer

1999-09-28

2001-04-17

Picard, Leo P. (Department: 2855)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S689000, C361S689000, C361S689000, C361S689000, C361S724000, C361S725000, 36, C439S061000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06219229

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a multifunctional computer, and especially to a transversal table computer assembled with many peripheral devices.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A prior art computer is primarily formed by a mainframe, a display, a keyboard, a printer, etc. Since network is more and more popular, modems have become a necessary device. Thus, other applications, such as electronic fax, E-mail, E-phone, teleconference, etc, are generated. In order to suit the unstability of power supply, an interrupted power supply (UPS) is installed in a computer. Since the development of network, the devices, such as a camera, a micro type camera (CCD), trumpets, microphones, even hidden type camera, are more and more popular in the computer. These devices are sufficient to fill the whole table surface. Moreover, as the number of devices is increased, the new devices are necessary to be installed in the computer, or the installed devices are necessary to be updated. Since some devices, such as retractable hard disk, built-in hard disk, optic disk drive, DVD, 3.5 inches floppy disk, etc., are installed in the computer, in general, the case of the computer is necessary to be detached, only the case frame is left. This is inconvenient, specially since the display becomes larger and larger. Furthermore, the mainframe occupies a large space. Therefore, the space on the table becomes smaller. In order to solve the problem, the liquid crystal display (LCD) is developed. However, since the LCD is used independently, a large space is still occupied. A notebook can solve such a problem, but for many peripheral devices, the notebook computer can not be adapted. Moreover, we must sacrifice the advantage of the table computer by trading for the notebook computer. Therefore, there is an eager demand for a device which can integrate the computer and peripheral devices compactly so as to save space.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, the primary object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional computer. Thereby, the peripheral devices required by the computer can be arranged conveniently with a minimum space so as to be formed with a table type transversal computer. The volume of the present invention is slightly larger than the current mainframe and includes all the required functions. The space for the screen is also saved. The required devices can be assembled to the preset positions within the case. The present invention can be installed in the box. Then, since the whole body is a box, thus, it can be moved easily. The problem of too many wires connected to the computer can be resolved. Therefore, the present invention is formed as an integrated type device. The main body is arranged as a wide and flat body instead of the original thin body. Namely, the original lateral surface becomes a front surface, while the original front surface is still a front surface. The inner space is used sufficiently for receiving a plurality of devices. The general device, such as mother board, is still used.
In the present invention, a multifunctional computer has a computer case. One side of the front surface of the case is installed with a data input/output device region having a plurality of spaces being arranged with different devices, such as a system monitor, a disk drive (a hard disk drive, a floppy disk drive, a compact disk drive), a kara OK, a modem (facsimile, telephone), power supply receptacles, a plurality of interface connector boards (SCSI bus, RS232 series ports, USB, PS/2, network connector, audio A/V terminal), an uninterrupted power supply (UPS), a power supply, a radiator, etc. A liquid crystal display is installed at the surface of the case at the side of the data input/output device region. The display is pivotally and detachably connected to the case at another side thereof. An openable door plate is installed within the case. After the door plate is opened, an upright motherboard is installed. A display is embedded in the surface of the case. Two sides of the surface provided with trumpets. A part of the case at the lower side of the display is formed with two drawers for receiving a keyboard (the lower one) and a thin printer or scanner (the upper one). Moreover, a second radiator and a second power supply can be included therein.
The various objects and advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the appended drawings.


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