DE102008034705A1 - All-in-one personal computer arrangement, has monitor formed such that keyboard is fixable in different positions on monitor, and including opening at rear side, where keyboard is insertable in opening - Google Patents

Abstract

The arrangement has a monitor (1) i.e. flat-panel display, formed such that a keyboard (2) is fixable in different positions on the monitor. The monitor has an opening at a rear side, where the keyboard is insertable in the opening. A U-shaped recess (3) is provided on a lower side of the monitor. The keyboard is slidable in the recess and laterally fixable at the recess. The keyboard is magnetically or mechanically fixed to the monitor. A home function is integrated in the keyboard and realized using a trackball or a touchpad (8).

Description

The The invention relates to an arrangement comprising a monitor and a keyboard.

nowadays There are different types of computers, by their diversity be used in a variety of areas. A special one Type of computer is the personal computer, called PC for short. By the ever increasing computing power and the increasing integration of components of a computer, other types of PC have been added. Examples include notebooks, tablet PCs, desktop PCs, thin Clients or recently all-in-one PCs as different types enumerated by computers. The use of a special type of PC is in many ways of a number of factors, such as computing power, mobility, power consumption and space requirements.

specially The space requirement of a computer is for its use and ease of use crucial. Add to that the fact that becoming a computer one Set of peripherals, usually an input and an output devices are connected to to increase the ease of use. As peripheral devices Here are for example the monitor, the keyboard and the mouse called.

Most of time The types of computers already differ in how far these peripherals are firmly integrated in the computer. For example, a notebook contains often all peripherals in the casing the actual computing unit to enable a high degree of mobility. For easier operation, notebooks have interfaces, where external peripherals can be connected. In contrast, the peripherals of a PC are generally as external devices designed.

When a variant between PC and notebook is now the all-in-one PC known. In the all-in-one PC is the actual computer of the computer and the monitor housed together in a housing. For operation become a keyboard on these all-in-one PCs as a minimal configuration and a mouse as external devices connected, which are referred to as controls.

Problematic Here is that specially designed monitor and keyboard as external peripherals and controls increase the space requirements of the computer, especially when not in use of the operating element during the operation of the computer undesirable is. Furthermore, it is problematic that these controls at Not using the computer, can not stow what increased space requirements and additionally the mobility unnecessarily reduced.

It is therefore an object of the invention to show an arrangement at the controls can be arranged such that the space requirement of the arrangement is always minimal.

These Task is according to the invention with the in the independent Claim described measures solved.

It is an arrangement according to the invention comprising a monitor and a keyboard described by characterized in that the monitor is designed such that The keyboard can be set in different positions on the monitor.

By This embodiment of the arrangement is a function of the operating state of the arrangement achieved optimal space utilization. For example, if the arrangement is not in operation or is the Keyboard in a special operating state not needed, so The keyboard is set in a position where it is minimal Space needed.

Further advantageous embodiments are described in the subordinate claims.

Prefers has the arrangement on the back the monitor has a recess into which the keyboard is inserted can be. This is particularly advantageous if the arrangement transported, stowed or not to be used. The keyboard needed then no additional Place and is fixed to the arrangement. Stowing the keyboard on the back side is also during the operation of the arrangement possible, if, for example, the operation of the arrangement with the keyboard not necessary is. For example, here is the use of the arrangement as a picture frame, Also called Pictureframe, or as an ad, for example, during a automatic presentation mentioned.

In In a further embodiment, the underside of the monitor has a U-shaped Recess on, in which the keyboard inserted and the keyboard sideways can be set at the recess. This is the keyboard always fixed, which increases the ease of use and the keyboard points in the maximum specified functionality.

The Determination is preferably mechanical or magnetic to a preferably to ensure easy handling of the position fixing.

In a preferred embodiment, the keyboard has a mouse function, for example realized by touchpad, trackball or navigation button. This eliminates the connection of a second external peripheral device to the arrangement for increasing the ease of use, whereby the arrangement is space efficient and can be stowed easier.

Prefers the arrangement has a position in which only the house function for one Operator of the arrangement accessible is. Especially for multimedia applications, such as Internet browsing, slide show, presentations or listening to music, the operation of the arrangement by means of keyboard is not mandatory required. This will make the available space effective exploited.

Prefers has the arrangement in addition a computer, which housed together with the monitor in a housing is. This arrangement corresponds to an all-in-one PC, the beginning described type.

Around the mobility and network independence to increase the order, is in one embodiment, an accumulator, short battery for energy the arrangement provided.

The Keyboard preferably communicates wirelessly with the computer, for example via Bluetooth, radio or similar. A disturbing and unfriendly wired connection between keyboard and monitor or the computer can thus be omitted.

The Recording of the keyboard is preferably carried out by means of a snap connection in the recess on the back of the monitor. This is a safe stowage of the keyboard reached.

In a preferred embodiment, the keyboard on the side surfaces guide rails and the monitor on the insides of the recess pin on, taking the pins are arranged such that the keyboard in the respective Position by means of the guide rails changed can be set and the keyboard by means of the pins can.

to improved operation of the arrangement by the viewer points the monitor on the back a foot adjustable in different angles of attack.

In dependence from the position of the keyboard certain functions of the keyboard are electronically activated or deactivated which, on the one hand, does not save energy by deactivating it needed function blocks achieved on the other hand, no faulty operation of the arrangement Position determination possible is.

In addition, can the monitor have a wall mount, whereby a use as a display device is conceivable.

following Be exemplary embodiments of Invention with reference to the drawings, the figures being the same or equivalent components in each case with the same reference numerals Marked are. The illustrated elements are not mandatory as to scale to look at, rather individual elements for better understanding exaggeratedly large or exaggerated be shown simplified.

It demonstrate:

1 a 3D view of an embodiment of the invention,

2 a plan view of the embodiment 1 .

3 a rear view of the embodiment 1 .

4A to 4C a side view with a stowed and removed keyboard of the embodiment according to 1 .

5 a keyboard of the embodiment of the invention,

6A to 6D different positions of the keyboard and different angles of attack of the monitor of the embodiment according to 1 .

7A to 7C 3D views of in 6 indicated position definitions of the keyboard,

8A to 8G various position settings of the keyboard of the embodiment,

9 a more detailed account of the in 1 illustrated embodiment.

In 1 an embodiment of the invention is shown. This is an all-in-one PC of the type described at the outset. The term PC stands for Personal Computer, in which illustration a combination of notebook and desktop PC has been selected, wherein a keyboard is an external peripheral device and Represents control, which is not integrated in the housing of the PC. This achieves comfortable operation of the PC.

The invention is by no means limited to such an all-in-one PC, but it is also applicable to monitors, in particular flat screens. Is shown in 1 the case of the All-in-one PCs include a monitor 1 , In a U-shaped recess 3 is a keyboard 2 established. The keyboard 2 has, among other things, a touchpad 8th on, with which a mouse function is realized. The mouse function can alternatively be realized with a trackball or a navigation knob. On the back side 5 of the monitor 1 is a fold-out and angle-adjustable foot 4 appropriate. Preferably, the recess 3 at least the height and width of the keyboard 2 on, so that the keyboard if necessary under the monitor 1 can be pushed, whereby a space saving is achieved.

The system configuration of the monitor 1 integrated computer is in no way limited. It is conceivable hard disk storage, CD / DVD drives, graphics cards, and interfaces for external devices. The keyboard 2 is in the embodiments of 1 and 2 wireless, for example via radio or Bluetooth connected to the PC.

In 2 is a top view of the in 1 shown embodiment shown. This is different from 1 the keyboard 2 set in a position where the keys of the keyboard 2 not available for service. This position is also referred to as touchpad-only position. The touchpad 8th the keyboard 2 is still accessible to an operator of the all-in-on PC. Such a position fixation of the keyboard 2 is for example in special applications such as Internet browsing, slide show, presentations or listening to music, where an operation of the keyboard field 9 the keyboard 2 is not mandatory, desirable to minimize the space required by the all-in-on PC. This is particularly advantageous if there is little space available at the site of the PC.

In 3 is a back view of the in the 1 and 2 drawn embodiment shown. In the following, only the additionally shown features of the arrangement will be discussed in order to avoid repetition. In 3 are the recess 6 and the recess 3 shown in more detail. The recess 6 Here is a flat depression on the back 5 of the monitor 1 in which the keyboard 2 can be used. Especially when not using the PC, a space-saving stowage of the keyboard is thus achieved. Conveniently, the connection between the back of the monitor and the keyboard is an easily detachable mechanical connection, the secure setting of the keyboard 2 when not using the PC allows. The recess and the keyboard in this case have suitable connection means, such as latching counter-latch or magnetic connections. The recess 3 is added in the description 9 described in detail.

The all-in-one PC is transported by stowing it on the back 5 of the monitor 1 or the PC sufficient protection of the keyboard 2 given.

In the 4A to 4C is now shown as the keyboard in the recess 6 on the back side 5 of the monitor 1 can be stowed. In 4A is the keyboard in the recess 6 locked and thus stowed. This stowage protects on the one hand the keyboard against damage during a possible transport of the monitor 1 , on the other hand ensures a space-saving accommodation of the keyboard 2 when not using the PC. The removal of the keyboard 2 is in 4C represented and effected by means of releasable mechanical connections, for example latching mechanisms or magnet arrangements. For locking the keyboard 2 is also a click mechanism for removing the keyboard 2 a release mechanism is conceivable. Regardless of the Verstaufunktion the foot can 4 be placed in a certain angle, the keyboard is still introduced in the back.

In 5 is a keyboard 2 exemplified as used in the inventive arrangement. The keyboard points next to the keypad 9 a touchpad 8th on. Sideways at the keyboard 2 are guide rails 7 intended. The keyboard angle adjustment 71 Serves for improved ease of use, as the keyboard 2 can be made by means of the height adjustment at an angle. A finely graduated keyboard angle adjustment is also conceivable. The guide rails 7 serve the definition of the keyboard 2 in the desired position.

The foot 4 of the monitor 1 can, as in 6A to 6D is shown, in different angles, for example, 0 to 30 °, be adjusted. This is the angle for an operator who is on the monitor 1 looks, optimally adjustable and beyond a safe stand of the monitor 1 achieved. In the 6A to 6D is also the keyboard 2 with the guide rails 7 and the keyboard angle adjustment 71 shown in different position definitions. In 6B is the keyboard 2 separated from the monitor for complete operation of the keypad 9 and the touchpad 8th arranged. In 6C is the keypad 9 not accessible to the user and operation via touchpad 8th possible. In 6D is the keyboard 2 completely below the monitor 1 arranged.

The change of the individual positions preferably takes place mechanically. This mechanism must be overcome to change the position. Is the keyboard 2 completely below the monitor 1 , as in 6D shown, a mechanical stop limits the position of the keyboard 2 , There through the keyboard 2 not completely inaccessible under the monitor 2 be pushed, which would limit the ease of use. The fixing in this position is preferably realized by means of latching. If the keyboard is now completely stowed on the back, the detent must be overcome. With ease of use, it is possible for a user between the individual positions of the keyboard 2 switch. Determining the position of the keyboard 2 takes place according to the required scope of operation. For special applications, neither operation is via touchpad 8th still by keypad 9 necessary, whereby the keyboard can be set so that it takes up no additional space.

For better illustration are in the 7A to 7C the respective positions of the keyboard 2 shown in 3D. The position of the keyboard 2 in the 7A corresponds to the position of the keyboard 2 out 6D , The position of the keyboard 2 in the 7B corresponds to the position of the keyboard 2 out 6C , The position of the keyboard 2 in the 7C corresponds to the position of the keyboard 2 out 6B ,

In 8A to 8G is that in 6 shown setting the individual items shown in more detail. For better illustration was on the representation of the complete monitor 1 waived. The marking of the recess 3 in the 8A to 8G represents the position of the monitor 1 , Below the illustrated recess 3 is a circular pin 10 drawn. This pin 10 is always on one of the two insides 31 the recess 3 arranged. A better illustration of the arrangement of the pin is the 9 refer to.

By means of the pins 10 that are in the inside of the recess 3 can be arranged, the position of the keyboard 2 over the guide rails 7 be determined. These pins are used to guide the with guide rails 7 equipped keyboard 2 inside the recess 3 , With the keyboard angle adjustment 71 is the setting of a different angle of attack of the keyboard allows.

In 9 is a more detailed representation of the recess 3 of the monitor 1 demonstrated. In every vertical inside 31 the recess 3 is a cone 10 arranged. This pin 10 is used to set the position of the keyboard 2 in the in 8th described way.

The determination of the position can also be an electronic activation or deactivation of the individual function blocks, such as the keypad 9 or the touchpad 8th carry with them. By disabling the keypad at the touchpad-only position, for example, a faulty operation of the keypad is excluded.

There the illustrated all-in-one PC is transportable and in one embodiment by means of Akkumualtor is operated by electrically deactivating the not needed function blocks the keyboard in addition achieved an energy saving.

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Claims (17)

Arrangement comprising a monitor ( 1 ) and a keyboard ( 2 ), characterized in that the monitor ( 1 ) is designed such that the keyboard ( 2 ) in different positions on the monitor ( 1 ). Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the monitor ( 1 ) on the back side ( 5 ) a recess ( 6 ) into which the keyboard ( 2 ) can be used. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the underside of the monitor ( 1 ) a U-shaped recess ( 3 ) in which the keyboard ( 2 ) and the keyboard ( 2 ) laterally at the recess ( 3 ). Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fixing of the keyboard ( 2 ) on the monitor ( 1 ) takes place mechanically and / or magnetically. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the keyboard ( 2 ) In addition, a house function is integrated. Arrangement according to claim 5, characterized in that the house function by means of trackball or touchpad ( 8th ) is realized. Arrangement according to claim 5 or 6, characterized characterized in that in a position of the keyboard ( 2 ) only the house function is accessible. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the arrangement further comprises a computer and the computer in one piece with the monitor ( 1 ) is trained. Arrangement according to claim 8, characterized that the arrangement a battery for powering the arrangement and the arrangement is portable. Arrangement according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the keyboard ( 2 ) communicates wirelessly with the computer. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the keyboard ( 2 ) is adjustable in different angles. Arrangement according to one of claims 2 to 11, characterized in that the determination of the keyboard ( 2 ) on the back side ( 5 ) of the monitor ( 1 ) takes place by means of releasable latching connection. Arrangement according to one of claims 3 to 12, characterized in that at the side surfaces of the keyboard guide rails ( 7 ) and on the vertical inner sides ( 31 ) of the recess ( 3 ) Pins ( 10 ) are arranged such that the keyboard ( 2 ) in the respective position by means of the guide rails ( 7 ) and the keyboard ( 2 ) by means of the pins ( 10 ). Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the monitor ( 1 ) on the back side ( 5 ) a foot adjustable in different angles of incidence ( 4 ) having. Arrangement according to one of Claims 5 to 14, characterized in that, depending on the position of the keyboard ( 2 ), certain functions of the keyboard ( 2 ) can be electronically activated and deactivated. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the monitor ( 1 ) has a wall bracket. Arrangement according to one of Claims 3 to 16, characterized that a mechanical stop on the keyboard and / or the monitor limits the insertion of the keyboard.