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WO2021231667A1 - Moniteur portable et concentrateur de périphériques - Google Patents

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WO2021231667A1
WO2021231667A1 PCT/US2021/032115 US2021032115W WO2021231667A1 WO 2021231667 A1 WO2021231667 A1 WO 2021231667A1 US 2021032115 W US2021032115 W US 2021032115W WO 2021231667 A1 WO2021231667 A1 WO 2021231667A1
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  • the present invention relates generally to a technological hub system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a hub with multi-functional capabilities for power, data and video transmission, with a portable monitor, video-camera, microphone, speakers, memory, power bank, wireless and wired connectivity, USB ports and mechanical slots to connect other apparatuses and characters in a unique and small piece of technology.
  • the present invention provides the user with a new type of portable hub with connectivity and capabilities for enhanced performance and entertainment in any place and especially when traveling.
  • the hub has extended functionality within the apparatus as a unitary system or with attachments.
  • This invention exchanges data, wired or wireless, with the computer and different apparatuses and accessories such as a touch-screen monitor, sensors, characters/figurines, among others, and it can be used in different applications such as personal use, entertainment, healthcare, office, home and for marketing applications.
  • the portable hub and peripheral system of this invention includes different features such as monitor screen, video-camera, microphone, speakers, memory, power bank, wireless and wired connectivity, voice activation, USB ports and mechanical slots to connect other apparatuses and characters, among others.
  • the internal structure of the hub is designed to house electronic boards and connectors of the latest technology that manage, interface and/or detect the signals obtained from the monitor, apparatuses and/or characters installed in the hub, and receive and/or send signals to an external device, such as a computer, smartphone, tablet.
  • Portable Secondary Computer Screen to extend or duplicate the computer screen in other display and enhance performance when traveling or working at home
  • Video to use a mobile video camera installed in the hub
  • Camera to take photos easily and in any direction without moving the computer
  • Built-in Features to use the Microphone, Speaker and Memory Flash installed in the portable hub, all options with voice activation option
  • Connect External Peripherals to connect other apparatuses in the USB Ports such as external memory, Lantern, Pointer, Fingerprint, chargers
  • Charger, Video and Data Transfer with Smart Phones and Tablets to charge other apparatuses and transfer video and data
  • Mechanical Sound Amplifier to increase the sound emitted by the smartphones, tablets and other apparatuses when they are installed in the portable hub
  • Healthcare Applications to install sensors and be use by professionals in healthcare
  • Entertainment Applications to install characters of heroes or other figures for entertainment and download and play their original voices.
  • Voice activation is an option to use this invention
  • Advertising to advertise company names, customized
  • the present invention is a portable hub system with enhanced functionality, including an internal power source and a set of electronics for internet and electronic communication with a computer and other apparatuses. The usage of this invention is explained later herein.
  • the present invention is a portable monitor and peripherals hub system which comprises a unitary hub device with an internal power source with the unitary device housing a set of electronics for wireless and wired communications with a computer and other apparatuses.
  • the hub has input buttons to activate internal components and software to transfer power, data and video with a computer, portable monitor and other apparatuses simultaneously.
  • the hub includes a telescopic base to install monitors and other apparatuses for power charge, data and video communications with a computer.
  • the hub has a fine-tune mechanical adjustment for a USB port and at least one portable monitor can be connected in the hub and act a secondary screen of a computer.
  • the hub includes a mechanical connection on a top surface, and the mechanical connection is capable of securing a functional object and electronically transferring power and data between the object and the hub.
  • the hub has a built- in video-camera, speaker, microphone, flash memory all within its built-in compact design for easy transport.
  • the hub includes software and hardware to be used as a simple plug-and-play system.
  • the hub device comprises a unitary body having a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of side walls defining a cavity within the unitary body, with the unitary body having an internal power source and a set of electronics for wireless and wired communication with external devices.
  • the front wall has an opening for receiving a telescopic base piece into the cavity of the unitary body, with the base piece having a bottom surface and a locking ridge extending from the bottom surface.
  • the base piece has a usb port extending from the base piece and adjustably positioned by a sliding arm.
  • the bottom wall of the unitary body having an interior surface with a locking slot which receives the locking ridge of the base piece.
  • the front wall includes at least one slot formed in the front wall for receiving an external device.
  • the hub includes a plurality of parallel resonance bars extending from an interior surface of the top wall of the unitary body into the cavity, with the parallel resonance bars defining acoustic pathways.
  • the top wall has an exterior surface with a mechanical connection, with the mechanical connection capable of securing a functional object and electronically transferring power and data between the functional object and the unitary body.
  • the hub device of the present invention includes the sliding arm is adjusted by a position switch located on the base piece.
  • the hub device includes an embodiment wherein at least one of the side walls has a sound output.
  • the hub device of the present invention includes at least one input located on the unitary body for receiving data communications.
  • the hub device further includes at least one input located on the unitary body for receiving video.
  • the hub device further includes at least one input located on the unitary body for receiving electrical communication.
  • the hub device further includes at least one output located on the unitary body for sending data communications.
  • the hub device includes at least one output located on the unitary body for sending video and can also include at least one output located on the unitary body for sending electrical communication.
  • FIGS. 1A, IB, and 1C are illustrations of the present invention in front, side and top views, respectively.
  • FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C are an illustration of the present invention in rear, side and bottom side views, respectively.
  • FIG. 4 is an illustration of the isometric rear view of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is an illustration of the isometric exploded view of the present invention describing the main components.
  • FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C are illustrations of the top, front and left views of the hub, respectively, of the present invention.
  • FIGS.7A, 7B, and 7C are an illustration of the rear, right and bottom views, respectively, of the hub of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is an illustration of the USB Type-C port of the present invention with hub control buttons.
  • FIG. 9 is an illustration of the rear isometric views of the hub of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is an illustration of the telescopic base of the hub of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 11 A, 1 IB, and 11C are illustrations of the hub’s locking slots of the present invention.
  • FIG.12 is an illustration of the telescopic USB-C fine-tune adjustment button located in the hub of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 13A, 13B, and 13C are an illustration of the screen mechanical guides of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is an illustration of the screen set-up buttons of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is an illustration of the present invention working as an extended screen of a laptop computer.
  • FIG. 16 is an illustration of the present invention working as a smartphone charger with data transfer.
  • FIG. 17 is an illustration of the present invention working as a tablet charger with data transfer.
  • FIGS. 18A and 18B are an illustration of the top and side views showing the sounds input and output ports of the hub of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 19A and 19B are an illustration of the internal resonance bars and sound output port of the hub of the present invention in section view.
  • FIGS. 20A and 20B are an illustration of the batteries compartment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 21 is an illustration of the different options to provide energy to the hub of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 22A and 22B are an illustration of the screen assembly of the hub, with exploded views.
  • FIG. 23 is an illustration of the electronic block diagram of the present invention.
  • FIG. 24 is an illustration of the connecting sensors options with the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1A, IB and 1C show the portable monitor and peripheral hub system of the present invention in different views of top, front and right-side views respectively, including the monitor 100 and the hub 110.
  • the hub 110 has the top port (330 of FIG. 6A) in the upper back section (335 of FIG. 6A) to mechanically connect interchangeable and removable 120 characters at the user's discretion.
  • the monitor 100 includes the set-up buttons 102 and a manipulation handle 104.
  • the hub and the monitor include many functionalities for enhancing performance that will be explained later herein.
  • the hub device comprises a unitary body 115 having a top wall 112, a bottom wall 114, a front wall 116, a rear wall 118, and a pair of side walls 111, 113 defining a cavity (801 in FIG. 20A and 20B) within the unitary body 115, with the unitary body having an internal power source (790 in FIG 20A and 20B) and a set of electronics (810 in FIG 20A and 20B) for wireless and wired communication with external devices.
  • the front wall 116 has an opening 119 for receiving a telescopic base piece 103 into the cavity 801 of the unitary body 115, with the telescopic base piece 103 having a bottom surface 101 and locking ridge (550 in FIG 11B) extending from the bottom surface 101.
  • the telescopic base piece 103 has a USB port (344 of FIG. 6A) extending from the telescopic base piece 103 and adjustably positioned by a sliding arm 590 in FIG. 12.
  • the bottom wall 114 of the unitary body 115 has an interior surface (551 in FIG 11B) with a locking slot (560 in FIG 11B) which receives the locking ridge (550 in FIG 11B) of the telescopic base piece 103.
  • the front wall 116 includes at least one slot 121 formed in the front wall 123 for receiving an external device.
  • the hub 110 includes a plurality of parallel resonance bars (760 FIGs.l9A and 19B) extending from an interior surface (776 FIG.19A) of the top wall 112 of the unitary body 115 into the cavity 801, with the parallel resonance bars (760 FIGs.l9A and 19B) defining acoustic pathways.
  • the top wall 112 has an exterior surface 335 with a mechanical connection 330, capable of securing a functional object 120 and electronically transferring power and data between the functional object 120 and the unitary body 115.
  • the hub device 110 of the present invention includes a telescopic sliding arm (588 in FIG. 12) which is adjusted by a position switch (590 in FIG. 12) located on the telescopic base piece 103.
  • FIGS 2A, 2B and 2C shows the rear, side and bottom view of this invention in which the monitor 130 installed in the hub 172, at an inclination of 65° 155 from the horizontal base for adjusting itself to the user vision (FIG. 2B).
  • the removable characters 140 are installed in the upper rear part of the hub 172.
  • the interchangeable set of plastic cards 150 are installed in landscaping array in the slot 152, which can be used for the purposes of advertising brands, names or other applications.
  • the manipulation handle 132 and the set-up buttons 134 of the monitor 130 are shown in this view.
  • pads 160 are shown to give fixation and stability to the hub 172 when it is on a desk, and the telescopic base 170 on which monitor 130 is installed is also seen.
  • FIG 3 shows an isometric front view of the hub 200 and the connected monitor 180.
  • the monitor can be touch-screen, of different sizes and includes a rechargeable battery and a set of electronics for communication with the hub 200.
  • Monitor 180 has its display configuration control buttons 190 centered at the top so that, when pressed by the user, the force exerted vertically downward is sustained by the telescopic base 201 and the monitor 180 remains stable over the hub 200.
  • the size of the hub gives enough stability to a monitor up to 16 inches.
  • This figure also shows frontal control buttons 204 section and the microphone 202 of the hub 200.
  • FIG 4 shows a rear isometric view of this invention, the character 230, the plastic cards 240 and the slot for install the cards 212, all of them installed in the hub 210.
  • User can install approximately 5 plastic customized printed cards in both sides with advertising or any other type of written or visual information.
  • Plastic cards are removed and installed horizontally from the slot port 212.
  • This drawing shows the hub USB-C input port 250 for input power, data and video signals, a USB-A port 260 and a side sound output 270.
  • the monitor 220 includes the set-up buttons 224 in the top area 226 and the handle 222 in the back side 228 for grabbing and manipulate it when the monitor 220 is installed and disconnected from the hub 210.
  • FIG 5. This illustration shows a rear exploded view of the main components of this invention. It shows the monitor 280 with the set-up buttons 284 in the top area, the rear handle 282 that allows the monitor to grab it easily for connect and disconnect it from the hub 310 in a 65 degrees angle from the horizontal, the monitor assembly guides 288 located in the back side 304 of the monitor 280 and the hub assembly grooves 286 located in the front side 306 of the hub 310 which allows the two main components, the hub 310 and the monitor 280, to mechanically attach in a firmly and stable way for manipulation.
  • This figure also shows the interchangeable character 290 that is connected in the top port 292 of the hub 310, the interchangeable cards 300 and the slot compartment 302 for the plastic cards, the rear video camera 320 installed at 65° from the horizontal in the back side 314 of the hub 310 in order to make videos and photos in affordable angles when it is seated over a desk, but also at any angle when the hub 310 is taken with the hand and it is wired or wireless connected with a computer or other apparatus.
  • This figure also shows the telescopic base 312 in an extended position to receive the installation of the monitor 280.
  • FIGS 6A, 6B, and 6C show general views of the hub 340, including the top view (FIG. 6A) where there is located the top port 330 in the upper back section 335 to install characters or other IoT apparatuses such as healthcare sensors or others.
  • the top port 330 would be of different designs, including but not limited to, a simple mechanical connector to receive the installation of characters or frames, or a type USB-C or type USB- A connectors to allow transmit power, data or video to any apparatuses installed there, such as healthcare sensor or others.
  • This figure also shows the telescopic USB-C port 344 located in the telescopic base 342 to connect different apparatuses such as a monitor, smartphones, tablets, or the like.
  • FIG. 6B shows the hub assembly grooves 365, the four (4) control buttons 350 of the hub 340 and the audio input 360 for the microphone. More control buttons would be added depending of the apparatus to control.
  • FIG. 6C the left audio output 370 of the speaker and the telescopic base 342 in an extended position, the USB- A port 354, and the slot for the interchangeable cards installation 356 can be seen.
  • the telescopic base 342 slides internally into the hub 340 over two rails 362 located in the inside walls 364 of the hub 340, and as explained later, a locking slot system (see 550 in FIGs.11 A to 11C), allows the telescopic base 342 to extend and retract in different adjustable positions, depending of the size of the device to install over the telescopic base 342.
  • FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C show different views of the hub of this invention.
  • the right- side view (FIG. 7B) of the hub 382 shows the right audio output 380 of the built-in speaker, a USB-A port 390 and the telescopic base 384 in extended position and the telescopic USB-C port 386.
  • the video-camera 400 In the rear view (FIG. 7A) there are the video-camera 400, with its activation LED indicator 408, the hub USB-C input port 410 and the plastic cards compartment 402.
  • the underneath side 404 ( Figure 7C) shows the four grip pads 420 that give stability to the hub 382 when it is on a surface such as a desk and the release button 422 for extend and retract the telescopic base 384 into the hub 382.
  • the release button 422 By pushing the release button 422, the locking system described in FIGs.11 A to llC, unlocks and permit to extend or retract the telescopic base 384 to be adjusted to the desired position to fit the thickness of the device to install in the telescopic base 384 of this invention.
  • the hub's ventilation slots 426 are also shown.
  • FIG 8. In this figure there is an isometric front view of the hub 432 with the telescopic base 434 in an extended position.
  • the Detail A enlarges the front section of the hub 432 showing the telescopic USB-C port 430 where the monitor or other apparatuses can be installed, and the hub’s control buttons, including, but not limited to, an activation button 440 for taking photos, an on/off microphone button 450, an on/off speaker button 460, the audio input 470 mesh for the microphone, and an on/off video-camera button 480.
  • These features are activated in the hub by means of an embedded software designed so that this invention works as a plug-and-play system dully coordinated with the computer software.
  • FIG 9. This figure is an isometric rear view of the hub 502 and shows the telescopic base 504 in an extended position.
  • the Detail B shows how the plastic cards 510 are installed horizontally in the cards slot 512. Also, it shows the input USB-C port 490 for power, video and data, and a USB-A port 500 for data and power transfer with other peripherals.
  • FIG 10. This view shows how the telescopic base 520 works.
  • the telescopic base 520 In the folded and closed position 524, the telescopic base 520 is folded into the hub 522, and the hub looks like a small, compact and lightweight unit.
  • the release button See 422 in FIG 7C
  • the telescopic base is moved to any of the seven (7) intermediate adjustable positions 530. In any of these intermediate positions a user can install the monitor originally designed to work with the hub 522 of this invention.
  • the telescopic base 520 can be pulled out again to a bigger intermediate position 540 which allows to install a monitor or other apparatuses of a greater thickness.
  • This telescopic base 520 design will allow the user to install many sizes of devices such as smartphones, tablets and other devices for power supply, data transfer or video, regardless of whether they are bigger, or they have plastic covers or not.
  • the telescopic base 520 slides in and out over the internal hub’s rails 525 for about 0.75 of inch. All cabling coming from the telescopic base are connected directly to the main PCB of this invention.
  • FIGS. 11 A, 11B, and 11C show the locking ridge 550 of the telescopic base 555.
  • the telescopic USB-C port 580 pivots over a pivot 583 that provides a +/- 5,0 degrees of adjustment, compared with the centered line 581.
  • the telescopic USB-C port is sustained in the top side 592 of the hub frame 587, in the bottom side 594 by a clip 588 which has a pivot space 583 to provide mobility to the USB connector 596.
  • An elastic plastic dust seal 586 provide flexibility and protection for particles entry into the hub. This design release mechanical strengths in the telescopic USB-C port 580.
  • the apparatuses installed in the telescopic base 584 will be horizontally supported in the sustaining wall 598 of the hub 582.
  • the signals sent from the PCB are carried by cable to the connecting port 585 of the USB-C 580.
  • the top side 592 of frame 587 also receives and supports the attached device.
  • FIG 15. This figure shows the hub 690 of this invention connected by cable 680 to a laptop 662. In this configuration, the user can use the screen 1 660 of the laptop 662 and extend a new one or duplicate the same image on the display 2670 of the portable monitor 672 when it is installed on the hub 690.
  • FIG 16. This figure shows how this invention also serves to charge or share data and/or video with other types of devices such as a smartphone 710 when it is installed in the telescopic USB-C port of the hub 700 and the hub is connected by cable 714 to a laptop 712.
  • USB-C connectors are mentioned, but the hub can also be built with other types of ports that allow connecting other devices with proprietary connectors such the used by well known or other brands. In this way the devices can be loaded, transmit power, data and/or videos through the wired connection to the computer.
  • this invention can be connected wired or wireless (wi-fi, Bluetooth and other wireless technologies) with other apparatuses.
  • FIG 17. This figure similarly shows how to connect a tablet 720 to the hub 730 system, and the hub system to a laptop 734 with a cable 732, with the same benefits announced in the previous FIG 16.
  • FIGS. 19A and 19B show a cross section and internal side of the hub 764.
  • the multiple parallel resonance bars 760 four are shown in FIGS 19A and 19B, but more may be included, and at least one is included in the embodiments) which together create one or more acoustic pathways to help to amplify the sound in about, but not limited to, a range among 5 to 10 decibels and emit it through the audio output 770 located on both sides (See 752 of FIG 18A) of the hub 764.
  • FIGS. 19A and 19B show a cross section and internal side of the hub 764.
  • the parallel resonance bars 760 are preferably arranged in increasing length within the hub from front to back (or alternatively, back to front), are equal distance apart from each other, and extend downward from the internal top side 776 of the hub 764, and across the width of the hub.
  • This figure also shows an option of connection between the telescopic USB-C port 776 with the hub USB-C input port 774 by means of a flexible pass-through cable 778, in order for this invention to act, in one of its versions, as a charger and sound amplifier of apparatuses such as smartphones, tablets or the like.
  • This figure also shows the interchangeable plastic cards 772 installed horizontally in the cards slot section.
  • FIGS. 20A and 20B show the internal view of the hub 800 of this invention, including internal electronic speakers 802 on the both sides (See 752 of FIG 18A) of the hub 800 and the bottom section 804 where the rechargeable battery 790 is housed.
  • the rechargeable battery 790 is placed under the PCB module 810 separated by an isolation plate 812. Ventilation holes 784 aid in convective heat transfer and helps the battery maintain a proper temperature when in use.
  • the rechargeable battery 790 is charged through the hub USB-C input port 774, when this invention 800 is connected to a computer, or an A/C adapter or another power source.
  • the telescopic base 780 with the telescopic USB-C port 805 are also shown.
  • the Detail H shows how from an isometric back view the screen guides 860 aligns the monitor 862 with the grooves 870 of the hub 872 of this invention.
  • This mechanical design provides horizontal stability to this invention when user touches the screen in any angle or when push any of the screen control buttons in the top side.
  • the Detail I shows a frontal isometric view of the hub 872, including the two grooves 870 for receiving the monitor 862, and the telescopic base 874 in an extended position.
  • FIG. 23 figure depicts a block diagram of the exemplary embodiment device’s (TBD) internal capabilities.
  • the hub 1000 connects to a user’s PC, laptop, tablet or phone 1001 via a USB-Type C connector 1002. This connection carries power, video and, data communications. Each signal undergoes filtering, clamping and conditioning to reduce unwanted electromagnetic interference and emissions 1007.
  • Power delivered by the connected device reaches a Power Module 1006. This circuitry 1006 monitors the voltage and current and allows the USB Type-C cable to be reversed while still powering the device. The Power Module 1006 also provides some overvoltage/current protection.
  • a rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery or Pack 1005 is installed. When power is available for the Charger Module 1004 to recharge the cell with.
  • a power connector 1003 is available for providing external power to the hub 1000.
  • Data, power and, video are provided to a Type-C controller with Power Delivery 1025 which handles enumeration with the host 1001 and provides power delivery to a USB 2.0 Hub 1014 and any connected devices (1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1022).
  • a MUX module 1008 handles crossing and uncrossing of the USB superspeed data pairs to support a reversed USB cable connection.
  • USB-display converter module 1011 One or more superspeed data pairs are routed to a USB-display converter module 1011. Embodiments may be developed to support MIPI, LVDS, HDMI, Display Port and other display formats.
  • a USB Type-C connector 1012 allows a connected display 1013 to be docked and stream video output from the host 1001.
  • Various embodiments may be developed to support different display sizes, formats, resolutions, color profiles, viewing angles and mechanical profiles.
  • One embodiment supports a touch screen in the display that provides input to the host 1001 via a USB or I2C interface.
  • a USB audio codec 1015 connected to a microphone 1016 converts audio in the environment to a USB data signal for transmission back to the host 1001.
  • a USB audio amplifier 1017 connected to one or more speakers 1018 converts a USB data signal from the host 1001 into audio for playback in the environment.
  • a USB Flash module 1021 connects to the USB 2.0 HUB 1014 and provides local data storage to the connected host 1001.
  • a microcontroller 1022 reads button inputs 1023 for local control and transmission back to the host 1001.
  • Embodiments may support turning the camera on and off, muting and unmuting the speaker or microphone, blanking the display, triggering lights, sounds or other behaviors from a connected NFC device 1021, and various wireless data operations.
  • Embodiments of the microcontroller 1022 support WiFi and Bluetooth for sending and receiving data to other connected devices and databases.
  • the microcontroller 1022 also sends and receives data from an NFC coil 1021.
  • the NFC coil would read data from a figuring or action figure and trigger sound effects from the speakers.
  • the NFC coil would read information sent from a temperature, light, biometric or atmospheric sensor.
  • USB Type-A ports 1019 provide power for charging connected mobile devices and a data link back to the Host 1001.
  • FIG 24 shows this invention allowing the installation onto the hub 1100, of different kinds of sensor or auxiliary peripherals such as, but not limited to, a laser pointer 1112, ambient temperature 1114, light intensity 1116, oxygen in blood 1118, heartrate/pulse sensor 1120, for increase the functionality of this invention such as in the healthcare and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment system) applications.
  • sensor or auxiliary peripherals such as, but not limited to, a laser pointer 1112, ambient temperature 1114, light intensity 1116, oxygen in blood 1118, heartrate/pulse sensor 1120, for increase the functionality of this invention such as in the healthcare and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment system) applications.
  • HSE Health, Safety and Environment system
  • the present invention is the new generation of the portable monitor and hub system that incorporates the flexibility to transport, install and interchange different types of apparatuses combining with IoT capabilities, such as a secondary screen, video-camera, microphone, speakers, sensors, characters, all-in-one portable hub system.
  • This new hub system can interact mechanically, visually and/or orally with the user or third parties and be used in different applications.
  • the internal and external structures are designed to house electronic boards and connectors of the latest technology that can manage, interface and/or detect the signals obtained from the monitor, apparatuses and/or characters installed in the hub, and receive and/or send signals to a computer and/or other apparatuses.
  • this invention acts as portable redundant system of some important features of the computers; Connect External Peripherals: to connect other apparatuses in the USB Ports such as external memory, Lantern, Pointer, Fingerprint, chargers.
  • the connection with the computer would be wired or wireless by using the wi-fi, Bluetooth or other similar feature connectivity of the hub, that permits the hub to work as an independent apparatus of the computer; Power Charge, Video and Data Transfer with Smart Phones and Tablets: by simply installing them in the hub’s telescopic USB-C port or, in laterals USB-A ports.
  • the hub can transfer power to the USB ports in different ways: i) when the hub is wired connected to the computer by a type-c cable or similar, or ii) when the hub is connected to an external A/C adapter (110/220 volts), or iii) when the hub is using the power stored in the rechargeable batteries installed inside the hub thus acting as a power bank.
  • the present invention includes a telescopic base to install different size of apparatuses.
  • the telescopic base can be sited to a minimum of up to 2 positions to increase the area for installing different type of apparatuses sizes, and also, a Fine-Tune selector to move the telescopic USB-C port over the telescopic base to do a fine adjust of the hub’s USB-C port to the apparatus to be connected.
  • the present invention will be produced with different type of connectors depending of the common technologies such as, USB-C, MAC. Also, there is a possibility to produce the present invention with magnetic and removable adaptors to connect different type of smartphones, such as Android or Apple among others, in a unique hub connector.
  • Gain Sound Amplifier to increase the sound emitted by the apparatuses’ speakers when they are close to the input holes of the resonance box in the hub;
  • Advertising to install removable cards advertising company names, customized names, popular phrases.
  • the download and file storing feature of the hub can be applied to download voices or sounds from the cloud, for instance, of a famous character that is installed on the hub.
  • the hub of this invention includes an NFC (Near Field Communication) reader module to detect microchips installed in characters or other apparatuses by using the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology.
  • a custom software will be developed to download, automatically or manually, movies trailers, marketing announcements, promotions, and other kind of information to be watched in the screen, or to be emitted by the character, for instance.
  • the customer satisfaction surveys can be obtained at the Point-of-Sale by using a data-entry accessory connected to the hub, and the data will be uploaded to the cloud and the software feature of this product can delivery analytics to the company or user.
  • IoT Internet of things
  • IoT Internet of things
  • the hub of this invention can capture health data, environmental data, security alerts or any other information in a home or office environment subject to be measured using an array of sensors. [085] Then, the hub transmits the data using the computer as a modem connected to the internet via a wired (LAN) connector or a Wireless (Wifi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, 5G) transport protocol. The data reached a database where it is analysed using data Science algorithms programmed in an AI machine.
  • the hub can work wired or wireless with computers, and its versatility to share files in its built-in memory is an innovative design that will facilitate business meetings with the extended monitor.
  • the Toy or Character can be released from the hubs, and replaced by a different one, or by a different application.
  • Luminous or Rotative Toy This version will have a power connector that will allow to transfer energy from the batteries for illumination or rotation actions.
  • Customized Name user can customize the name of the hub just selecting the word pieces that will be installed in the front of the hub (John, Susan). Businesses and Corporations users can market their names, logos, slogans, special or seasonal events.
  • 3D Printed Pictures or Figures of people or other figures provided by user (in glass or other light material; like a 3D figure of your family, your pet).
  • Pulse and/or Oxygen in this version, a sensor installed on the top of the hub can measure the oxygen and pulse per minute of a user. The data is sent to an APP to store and/or create statics and/or early warnings. The hub-Software will indicate the pulsations per minute in a pop-up screen, which can be programmed by the user.
  • Temperature sensor this model measures the temperature body, by mean of a touching sensor or laser.
  • Workstation Light Level sensor it senses and measures the quantity of light user has where the hub is located. When the user has higher or lower quantity of light that could affect the vision of user.
  • the hub Software will pop-up an alert in the computer’s user if levels are out of recommended measures. This application could help some people to save their eyes stress, headache and/or other collateral pains.
  • the hub Software include thresholds and alerts that will give user early warnings and/or information, depending of the application.
  • the hub -Microphone can incorporates a high-tech microphone in the front in such a way that allows the participants of a conference to be closer to the microphone, improving the clearness of the audio signal heard by the other people on the other side of the computer or cellular phone connection. This facilitates that the computer or cell phone or Tablet does not have to be moved, but only move the hub close to the person who is speaking. It is very normal in business meetings to have many attendees in big large tables, then it will be easier to say... “Talk to the Hub” for the other people connected to listen the speaker person clearly and louder.
  • the connection could be wired or wireless via Bluetooth.
  • Lantern or Pointer Light Entry It has a high intensity light, low power consumption, in case user need it in an emergency or if user want to improve the sharpness of something wanted to see or read.
  • a Pointer entry incorporates a laser on the front (colors to be selected), to be used when making a presentation. It could also incorporate two keys to pass page forward or backward
  • Fingerprint Reader Entry The hub would incorporate a fingerprint reader to validate the identity of people. This application can be especially useful in banks and other entities that wish to integrate 2 devices in a single Multi-Entry apparatus. Fig.34.
  • Third-party Data-Entry to obtain data from the user or third parties, like the satisfaction experience survey at a point-of-sale or other applications. This could be useful for companies to save, register, analyze and make decisions based on this Data-Entry data. Data would be transmitted to the cloud by mean of a specific data management system to be embedded in the hub or computer.
  • the hub system incorporates a lightweight display of between 5” to 25”, having
  • 133 as preferred size, that serves as a secondary monitor of the computer, cellular, tablet or other apparatuses that can be wired or wireless connected with the hub.
  • It could be used for conferences, in which all people do not have access to see the computer screen either because they are not on the same side of the computer, or because the computer’s owner does not want them to see the screen of the computer for privacy reasons.
  • Various hub systems of this invention could be connected, wired or wireless to show the same image of who is on the other side of a video call (using some current and known video conferencing platforms).
  • the hub can also be used as a TV screen when the user connects the hub to a computer, to a TV, to a TV transmitter, phone, tablet or similar apparatuses.
  • the multiple pieces of the outer shell of the hub are made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic that has been injection moulded. Sections of the outer shell may also have an additional material such as thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or silicone.
  • ABS acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
  • TPU thermoplastic polyurethane
  • the power, data and video transfer options would be done by using USB type C, USB2.0, HDMI among other available wired and wireless technologies. All buttons, switches, electrical micro-switches (made of plastic and metal) are also commodity components that have been manufactured and/or sourced from other suppliers.
  • Integrated circuits, chipsets and printed circuit boards (PCB) are also standard items, although different proposed functions of the hub may have proprietary chipsets designed, printed and programmed to fit the requirements of each peripheral function that is to be added to the hub.
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • Electrical resistors, capacitors, oscillators, integrated circuits (ICs), and other components are made of various types of metal, plastic, and silicon, also sourced from manufacturers that produce in mass.
  • the general shape falls within the range of a top-end industrial design product that is available in the current market but may be produced slightly larger to accommodate for the added internal components that are built into the hub.
  • the overall layout is similar as well, its orientation is symmetrical along a line that runs from the front to the back of the body of the hub along the top face.
  • the hub has been detailed designed to obtain the smallest and carry-on size to allow for the addition of the proposed peripherals.
  • On this hub there are holes moulded in the shell to allow for sounds to leave the device via internally mounted drivers.

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L'invention concerne un écran portable et un concentrateur, qui incorpore la flexibilité d'installation et d'échange de différents types d'appareils fonctionnels, tels qu'un moniteur portable, une caméra vidéo, un microphone, des haut-parleurs, des capteurs, des personnages/figurines, des fenêtres publicitaires et des boutons d'activation entre d'autres périphériques. La présente invention peut interagir mécaniquement, électroniquement, visuellement ou oralement avec l'utilisateur ou des tiers et peut être utilisée dans différentes applications. Des structures internes et externes accueillent une carte électronique supplémentaire et/ou étendue et des connecteurs qui assurent la gestion, l'interface et/ou la détection des signaux obtenus en provenance des appareils fonctionnels et/ou des personnages installés sur le concentrateur, et reçoivent et/ou envoient des signaux à un dispositif externe, tel qu'un ordinateur, un écran d'ordinateur, un smartphone, des tablettes, une mémoire externe et d'autres appareils.
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