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Cross-platform computer architecture and components thereof
Assignee: ATEC Group Inc
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Filing: 1999-04-21
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Granted: 2000-03-07
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Expires: 2019-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A computer system includes a "motherboard" comprising two separate boards: an input/output (I/O) board and a logic board. The I/O board, which includes functionality for interfacing and controlling the computers input/output functions, is substantially platform-independent. It is secured into the housing in the manner of a conventional motherboard. The logic board, which includes a processor, processor controller and/or processor memory, is platform-specific. It is slidably (or otherwise easily) removable from the housing, e.g., without disassembly thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Liaqat Y. Khan
- 👤 Alanghat G. Karunakaran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:31
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183; G06F1/184
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A motherboard set for a computer having a housing comprising: a logic board adapted for performing at least processor, processor control and processor memory functions, and an input/output (I/O) board adapted for performing at least interface and control functions with selected inputs and outputs for the computer, wherein said logic board and said I/O board mate directly with each other and, when mated, permit selected data and control signals to pass between the logic and I/O boards, and wherein said housing surrounds the computer, and said housing includes a removable portion that covers an access opening in said housing such that when said removable portion is removed, said logic board is exposed without removing said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A motherboard set for a computer having a housing comprising: a logic board adapted for performing at least processor, processor control and processor memory functions, and an input/output (I/O) board adapted for performing at least interface and control functions with selected inputs and outputs for the computer, wherein said logic board and said I/O board mate directly with each other and, when mated, permit selected data and control signals to pass between the logic and I/O boards, and wherein said housing surrounds the computer, and said housing includes a removable portion that covers an access opening in said housing such that when said removable portion is removed, said logic board is exposed without removing said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The motherboard set of claim 1 wherein said removable portion comprises a panel connected to a hinge located on a surface of said housing such that said removable portion is removed from covering said access opening by rotation of said panel about said hinge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The motherboard set of claim 1 wherein said removable portion comprises a side of said housing and said side is adapted to be swung open to expose at least a part of said motherboard set.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The motherboard set of claim 1 further comprising a track located within said housing, said track being adapted to allow at least one of slidable removal and slidable insertion of said logic board.
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