Systems and methods for providing a dynamically modular processing unit
First Claim
1. A dynamic modular processing system, comprising:
- a processing unit comprising;
a processor operably coupled to a circuit board;
a bus system interposedly connected to a coupling interface and the circuit board;
a first peripheral module interchangeably coupled to the coupling interface; and
a second peripheral module interchangeably coupled to the coupling interface following removal of the first peripheral module from the coupling interface, wherein the coupled first and second peripheral modules are operably connected to the processor via the coupling interface, the bus system, and the circuit board.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing a dynamically modular processing unit. A modular processing unit is provided as a platform that is lightweight, compact, and is configured to be selectively used alone or oriented with one or more additional processing units in an enterprise. In some implementations, a modular processing unit includes a non-peripheral based encasement, a cooling process (e.g., a thermodynamic convection cooling process, a forced air cooling process, and/or a liquid cooling process), an optimized circuit board configuration, optimized processing and memory ratios, and a dynamic back plane that provides increased flexibility and support to peripherals and applications. The modular processing unit is customizable and may be employed in association with all types of computer enterprises. The platform allows for a plethora of modifications that may be made with minimal impact to the dynamically modular unit, thereby enhancing the usefulness of the platform across all type of application.
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14 Claims
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1. A dynamic modular processing system, comprising:
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a processing unit comprising; a processor operably coupled to a circuit board; a bus system interposedly connected to a coupling interface and the circuit board; a first peripheral module interchangeably coupled to the coupling interface; and a second peripheral module interchangeably coupled to the coupling interface following removal of the first peripheral module from the coupling interface, wherein the coupled first and second peripheral modules are operably connected to the processor via the coupling interface, the bus system, and the circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for providing a dynamic modular processing system, comprising:
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providing a processing unit comprising; a processor coupled to a circuit board; a bus system; and a coupling interface; providing a first peripheral module that is interchangeably coupled to the coupling interface; and providing a second peripheral module that is interchangeably coupled to the coupling interface following removal of the first peripheral module from the coupling interface, wherein the first and second peripheral modules are operably coupled to the processor via the coupling interface, the bus system, and the circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A modular system, comprising:
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a processing unit comprising; a processor operably coupled to a circuit board; a bus system interposedly connected to an externally accessible coupling interface and the circuit board; and a peripheral device selectively coupled to the coupling interface of the processing unit, wherein the peripheral device is operably coupled to the processor via the coupling interface, the bus system, and the circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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