TW201527925A - Docking station and tablet PC assembly apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A docking station and a tablet PC assembly apparatus are provided. The docking station includes a keyboard, a connecting module and a call module. The connecting module is pivoted to the keyboard, and is configured for accommodating a tablet PC therein, so that when the tablet PC is accommodated by the connecting module, the tablet PC could be electrically connected to the connecting module, and could be rotated relative to the docking station. The call module is detachably disposed on the keyboard and electrically connected to the connecting module. When the tablet PC is accommodated by the connecting module of the docking station, the tablet PC executes a call procedure though the call module.

Description

Docking station and tablet combination device

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an expansion base and a tablet combination device.

With the rapid development of technology, with the advent of many portable electronic devices, such as notebook computers, smart phones and tablets. Users can process and send and receive data anytime, anywhere through these portable electronic devices, which has become an indispensable item for modern people in their lives. Taking a tablet computer as an example, it has the advantages of being compact in size and convenient to carry, and is quite convenient for the user to use when going out.

However, when the user uses the tablet, it needs to be held by one hand or laid flat on the table, and the user cannot be used in a more comfortable posture, which is easy for the user to fatigue. In addition, in order to increase the comfort or performance of the tablet, there are a variety of peripheral devices on the market for users to purchase. For example, by combining a tablet with a docking station, you can have the tablet's mobility and the most comfortable keyboard input mode.

On the other hand, some of the tablet PCs also have the ability to access data data through the mobile network. However, due to their excessive size, the average user is less likely to use it. The function of the tablet to make a call. However, with the evolution of handheld electronic devices, the size of most smart phones is increasing, and the boundaries between smart phones and tablets are becoming increasingly blurred. How to make a user of a larger tablet can also use a tablet to make a call without having to purchase another smart phone, which is one of the problems worth considering in the field.

The invention provides an expansion base and a tablet binding device, which allows a user to make a call through the call module of the docking station.

An expansion base of the present invention includes: a keyboard, a connector module, and a call module. The connector module pivots the keyboard for a tablet card to be placed such that when the tablet card is placed in the connector module, the tablet is relatively open to the docking station. The call module is detachably disposed on the keyboard and electrically connected to the connector module. Wherein, when the tablet card is placed in the connector module, the tablet executes a call program through the call module.

A tablet computer assembly device of the present invention comprises: a tablet computer and an expansion base. The docking station comprises: a keyboard, a connector module and a call module. The connector module pivots the keyboard for the tablet card to be placed therein such that when the tablet card is placed in the connector module, the tablet is relatively open to the docking station. The call module is detachably disposed on the keyboard and electrically connected to the connector module. Wherein, when the tablet card is placed in the connector module, the tablet executes a call program through the call module.

Based on the above, the present invention provides a docking station and a tablet binding device. When the tablet card is placed in the connector module, a call program can be executed through the tablet through the call module of the docking station.

The above described features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description.

10‧‧‧Tablet binding device

110‧‧‧ tablet

120‧‧‧Expansion base

121‧‧‧ keyboard

122‧‧‧Connector Module

123‧‧‧Call module

1231‧‧‧ earpiece

1232‧‧‧ microphone

1233‧‧‧Subkeyboard

1234, 1214‧‧‧through holes

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a tablet computer combining device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a docking station according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a tablet computer and a docking station in a closed state according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a tablet computer combining device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4B is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a tablet computer combining device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a tablet computer combining device according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , the tablet combination device 10 includes a tablet computer 110 and a docking station 120 . The docking station includes: a keyboard 121 and a connector module 122 and the call module 123. The connector module 122 is pivotally connected to the keyboard 121 for the tablet card to be placed therein such that when the tablet 110 is placed in the connector module 122, the tablet 110 is relatively open to the docking station 120. The call module 123 is detachably disposed on the keyboard 121 and electrically connected to the coupler module 122. When the tablet 110 is placed in the connector module 122, the tablet 110 can execute the call program through the call module 123.

Briefly, the docking station 120 includes a call module 123 for the user to make a call in addition to the general purpose keyboard 121. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the docking station 120 and its call module 123 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a docking station according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 2 , the docking station 120 includes a keyboard 121 , a connector module 122 , and a call module 123 . The connector module is pivotally connected to the keyboard 121 for a tablet (not shown) to be placed therein, so that when the tablet card is placed in the connector module 122, the tablet can be docked with the docking station 120. The connector module 122 pivotally connected to the keyboard 121 is relatively open, for example, in an open state or a closed state.

The call module 123 is detachably disposed on the keyboard 121 and electrically connected to the coupler module 122. In an embodiment of the invention, the side of the call module 123 can include a card slot, so that the call module 123 can be engaged with the keyboard 121. In another embodiment of the present invention, the side of the call module 123 includes at least one magnet, and the corresponding position of the side of the keyboard 121 also includes at least one magnet or a magnetic substance, so that the call module 123 can be magnetically attracted. The manner is fixed to the side of the keyboard 121. However, the present invention is not limited to the above two embodiments.

The call module 123 is connected to the connector module 122 in a wired manner or in a wireless manner (for example, Bluetooth or a radio frequency signal conforming to other standards). When the call module 123 is detached from the keyboard 121 (for example, the user pulls out), the call module 123 still maintains the electrical connection state of the connector module 122. When the tablet card is placed in the connector module 122, the call module 123 is electrically connected to the tablet through the connector module 122. The tablet computer can execute a call program through the call module 123.

In this embodiment, the call module 123 includes an earpiece 1231 disposed on both ends of the call module 123, a microphone 1232, and a sub-keyboard 1233 disposed between the earpiece 1231 and the microphone 1232. The earpiece 1231 and the microphone 1232 can be used for transmitting and receiving words, such as the functions of the handset or the microphone of the mobile phone or the general telephone. The voice data received/transmitted by the handset 1231 and the microphone 1232 in the call program is transmitted to or received from the tablet 110 through the connector module 122. The call procedure may correspond to a network call transmitted/received through the mobile data network, or may correspond to a telecommunications network, such as third generation (3G) or fourth. Third generation (4G), such as voice calls transmitted over telecommunication networks such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The present invention is not limited to this.

In this embodiment, the sub-keyboard 1233 includes a plurality of numeric keys corresponding to different key values, and function keys corresponding to various call functions in the call program, such as an answer key, an hang up key, or a reserved key. Wait. When the call module 123 is connected to the keyboard 121, the sub-keyboard 1233 can be integrated into the keyboard 121, for example, as a numeric button on the keyboard 121 or the like. When the call module 123 is disassembled, the sub keyboard 1233 The corresponding call program is for the user to use.

For the user, when the call program needs to be executed (for example, when receiving a call or when the user wants to speak), the user can detach the call module 123 from the keyboard 121 of the docking station 120 through the child on the call module 123. The keyboard 1233 inputs a number or selects a function key corresponding to each call function, and brings the call module 123 close to the user's ear and mouth to perform a call.

In this embodiment, the call module 123 further includes a consistent hole 1234, so that when the tablet 110 and the docking station 120 are in a closed state, a part of the display area of the screen of the tablet 110 can pass through the through hole 1234. Transmitted.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a tablet computer and a docking station in a closed state according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 3, it can be observed that when the tablet 110 and the docking station 120 are in a closed state, a portion of the display area 111 of the tablet 110 display unit passes through the through hole 1234 of the call module 123. It is revealed that other portions of the display unit of the tablet 110 are obscured by the closed state described above. In this embodiment, the tablet 110 can display an operation interface corresponding to the call program through the partial display area 111, for example, when another user calls, the information of the incoming call user is displayed, or the connection is provided. And hang up software buttons, etc. When receiving requests from other users (ie, other users call), the user can know the user information of the caller (other users) through the above-mentioned partial display area 111, and can pass through the display area. The operation interface on the partial display area 111 answers or hangs up the call, etc., and the present invention is not limited to the above.

Hereinafter, the setting relationship between the keyboard 121 of the docking station 120 and the call module 123 will be described. 4A and 4B are schematic diagrams showing the appearance of a tablet computer combining device according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 4A, in the embodiment, the connector module 122 of the docking station 120 is disposed together with the keyboard 121, and the call module 123 is connected to the connector module 122 and the keyboard 121 in a wired manner. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4A, the docking station 120 is formed as a combination of two parts of the keyboard 121 and the call module 123. When the tablet 110 is placed on the docking station 120 and is in a closed state, and the user removes the call module 123 from the keyboard 121, the display unit of the tablet 110 will have a size corresponding to the size of the call module 123. Some will be revealed.

Referring to FIG. 4B again, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4B, the same part of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4A is that the connector module 122 of the docking station 120 is disposed together with the keyboard 121, and the call module 123 is The cable module is connected to the connector module 122 and the keyboard 121. However, unlike the embodiment shown in FIG. 4A, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4A, the call module 123 can be regarded as one of the detachable members of the back side of the keyboard 121 (the opposite side of the side having the button). When the tablet 110 is placed on the docking station 120 and is in the closed state, and the user removes the call module 123 from the keyboard 121, the display unit of the tablet 110 will still be completely covered.

Therefore, in the embodiment of FIG. 4B, the keyboard 121 of the docking station 120 also includes the size and position of the through hole 1214 corresponding to the through hole 1234 of the call module 123. When the call module 123 is coupled with the keyboard 121, the tablet When the computer 110 is placed on the docking station 120 and is in the closed state, a part of the display area of the tablet 110 (such as The display area 111) shown in Fig. 3 can still be exposed through the through holes 1214, 1234 to display an operation interface corresponding to the call program. Therefore, the implementation positions of the through holes 1214 and 1234 must be shifted from the keyboard 121 and the sub keyboard 1233, but are not limited to being implemented at the position shown in FIG. 4B.

Since the key setting on the keyboard of the general docking station (the keyboard 121 shown in FIG. 1) does not set the number keys independently on the left side or the right side like a normal keyboard. Therefore, as shown in the embodiment of the keyboard 121 and the call module 123 shown in FIG. 4A, the keys on the keyboard 121 may be smaller than the keys of the keyboard on the general docking station. On the other hand, if the keyboard 121 and the call module 123 are implemented in the manner shown in FIG. 4B, the keyboard 121 will be the same size as the keyboard on the general docking station, but since the call module 123 is only set as the keyboard 121 here. With a detachable member on the side, the overall thickness of the docking station 120 may increase accordingly. Those skilled in the art can select the embodiment shown in FIG. 4A or FIG. 4B according to the actual implementation situation, or combine or change the concept of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4A or FIG. 4B.

In summary, the present invention provides a docking station and a tablet combination device, so that a user of the tablet computer can use the call module on the docking station to make a call when the call function is needed, thereby avoiding directly picking up the tablet. The trouble of the computer close to the ear. In addition, the docking module of the docking station and the keyboard of the docking station are integrated, and the user does not need to additionally increase the accessories to be carried when carrying. In addition, when the docking station is connected to the tablet and is in a closed state, the display unit of the tablet can still display the caller through the through hole of the call module (and the through hole of the keyboard). The information and the operation interface corresponding to the call enable the call module to have no additional display screen, which reduces the cost of the setup.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

10‧‧‧Tablet binding device

110‧‧‧ tablet

120‧‧‧Expansion base

121‧‧‧ keyboard

122‧‧‧Connector Module

123‧‧‧Call module

Claims (10)

An expansion base includes: a keyboard; a connector module pivotally connecting the keyboard for a tablet card to be placed therein, so that when the tablet card is placed in the connector module, the connector module The tablet is electrically connected to the tablet, and the tablet is opposite to the docking station; and a call module is detachably disposed on the keyboard and electrically connected to the connector module, wherein when the tablet is When the computer card is placed in the connector module, the tablet computer performs a call program through the call module. The docking station of claim 1, wherein the calling module further comprises: a first through hole, wherein the tablet is placed in the connector module, and the tablet and the extension base When the seat is in a closed state, a portion of a display unit of the tablet is not obscured by the docking station. The docking station of claim 2, wherein: when the call module is detachably disposed on the keyboard, the keyboard partially overlaps the call module; and the keyboard further includes a second The through hole, when the call module is detachably disposed on the keyboard, the second through hole coincides with the first through hole of the call module. The docking station of claim 1, wherein: the call module comprises an earpiece, a microphone and a sub-keyboard, wherein the earpiece And the microphones are respectively disposed at two ends of the call module. The docking station of claim 1, wherein the call module is connected to the connector module in a wireless manner or in a wired manner, when the tablet card is placed in the connector module, The call module is connected to the tablet through the connector module. A tablet computer assembly comprising: a tablet computer; and a docking station comprising: a keyboard; a connector module pivotally connecting the keyboard for the tablet card to be placed therein to enable the tablet card When the connector module is placed, the connector module is electrically connected to the tablet computer and the tablet computer is opposite to the docking station; and a call module is detachably disposed on the keyboard and electrically Connected to the connector module, wherein when the tablet card is placed in the connector module, the tablet performs a call procedure through the call module. The tablet computer device of claim 6, wherein the call module further comprises: a first through hole, wherein the tablet card is placed in the connector module, and the tablet computer and the tablet When the docking station is in a closed state, a portion of a display unit of the tablet is not obscured by the docking station. The tablet computer device according to claim 7, wherein: When the tablet is in a closed state with the docking station, the tablet displays an operation interface corresponding to the call program on the portion of the display unit that is not blocked by the docking station. The tablet computer device of claim 7, wherein: when the call module is detachably disposed on the keyboard, the keyboard partially overlaps the call module; and the keyboard further includes a first The second through hole coincides with the first through hole of the call module when the call module is detachably disposed on the keyboard. The tablet combination device of claim 6, wherein the call module comprises an earpiece, a microphone and a sub-keyboard, wherein the earpiece and the microphone are respectively disposed at two ends of the call module.