Mobile modular computer
First Claim
1. A core computer unit comprising a processor configured to process information and instructions;
- and a docking connector for connecting the core computer unit to any of one or more accessories, each comprising an interface for peripheral devices;
wherein the processor is further configured to identify the accessory connected to the connector and to adapt its operating mode according to the accessory identified.
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Abstract
A modular computer system includes a core unit comprising a processor and a memory; a removable modular accessory; a docking connector for connecting the accessory to the core unit; and one or more subsystems contained within the accessory. The system is partitioned such that any of the cooling, power or input/output subsystems can be disposed within the modular accessory such that these subsystems can be removed from the system by removing the accessory. The core unit by itself is not useful to a user because it lacks power, cooling, or a user interface. The core unit can be connected into any of a variety of accessories and it adapts its functions to the system resources provided by each type of accessory.
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28 Claims
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1. A core computer unit comprising
a processor configured to process information and instructions; - and
a docking connector for connecting the core computer unit to any of one or more accessories, each comprising an interface for peripheral devices;
wherein the processor is further configured to identify the accessory connected to the connector and to adapt its operating mode according to the accessory identified. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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2. The core computer unit of claim I wherein the processor is configured to identify the accessory by reading a code provided by the accessory and wherein the code uniquely identifies the accessory.
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9. A modular computer system comprising:
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a core unit comprising a processor and a memory;
a removable modular accessory;
a docking connector for connecting the accessory to the core unit; and
a cooling subsystem;
the system being partitioned such that the cooling subsystem is disposed within the modular accessory such that the cooling subsystem can be removed from the system by removing the accessory. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A modular computer system comprising:
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a core unit comprising a processor and a memory;
a removable modular accessory;
a docking connector for connecting the accessory to the core unit; and
a power subsystem;
the system being partitioned such that the power subsystem is disposed within the modular accessory such that the power subsystem can be removed from the system by removing the accessory.
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28. A modular computer system comprising:
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a core unit comprising a processor and a memory;
a removable modular accessory;
a docking connector for connecting the accessory to the core unit; and
an input/output subsystem;
the system being partitioned such that the cooling subsystem is disposed within the modular accessory such that the input/output subsystem can be removed from the system by removing the accessory.
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