Systems and methods for providing a robust computer processing unit
The present invention features a robust customizable computing system comprising: a processing control unit; an external object; and means for operably connecting the processing control unit to the external object, the processing control unit introducing intelligence into the external object, thus causing the external object to perform smart functions. The processing control unit preferably comprises: (a) an encasement module comprising a main support chassis having a plurality of wall supports and a plurality of junction centers containing means for supporting a computer component therein, a dynamic back plane that provides support for connecting peripheral and other computing components directly to a system bus without requiring an interface, means for enclosing the main support chassis and providing access to an interior portion of the encasement module; (b) one or more computer processing components disposed within the junction centers of the encasement module; and (c) means for cooling the interior portion of the encasement module.
1. A non-hinged device comprising:
a processor;
a plurality of external surfaces, wherein the plurality of external surfaces includes a first surface;
a first output device at the first surface, wherein the first output device comprises a speaker component that allows sound at a portion of the first surface;
a first input device at the first surface, wherein the first input device comprises a camera component;
a second output device at the first surface, wherein the second output device comprises a display screen; and
an antenna that does not extend beyond the plurality of external surfaces and is capable of being used to exchange information across the internet, and wherein information from the internet is selectively displayed at the display screen.
2. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least some of the external surfaces comprise aluminum.
3. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the aluminum comprises at least one of: (i) extruded aluminum; (ii) an aluminum composite; and (iii) a high grade aluminum.
4. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a thin profile.
5. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a second input device.
6. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 5 , wherein the second input device comprises a camera component.
7. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a third output device.
8. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 7 , wherein the third output device comprises a speaker component.
9. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 1 , further comprising memory for storing electronic data.
10. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 9 , wherein the electronic data includes audio data.
11. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 9 , wherein the electronic data includes video data.
12. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 9 , wherein the electronic data includes a digital picture.
13. A non-hinged device as recited in claim 1 , further comprising memory for storing electronic data.
14. A consumer electronics device comprising a non-hinged encasement housing a processor, wherein the encasement comprises a plurality of external surfaces, wherein the consumer electronics device comprises an input device, a speaker, a camera, a display screen, and an antenna that does not extend beyond the plurality of external surfaces of the encasement and is capable of being used to exchange information across the internet, and wherein information from the internet is selectively displayed at the display screen.
15. A consumer electronics device as recited in claim 14 , wherein at least some of the external surfaces comprise aluminum.
16. A consumer electronics device as recited in claim 14 , wherein the encasement further comprises the display device on a first side of the consumer electronic device, and wherein the input device is also on the first side of the consumer electronics device.
17. A consumer electronics device as recited in claim 16 , wherein the input device comprises a camera component.
18. A consumer electronics device as recited in claim 14 , further comprising memory for storing electronic data.
19. A consumer electronics device as recited in claim 14 , wherein the electronic data include at least one of: (i) audio data; (ii) video data; and (iii) a digital picture.
20. An electronic device having an encasement configured to house a processor, the encasement comprising a plurality of external surfaces, wherein the plurality of external surfaces include a first surface and a second surface, wherein at least some of the external surfaces comprise aluminum, wherein the electronic device comprises a camera component that receives light through a portion of the first surface, wherein the electronic device comprises a display screen, wherein the electronic device comprises a speaker component that provides sound at a portion of the second surface, and wherein the electronic device comprises an input device, and wherein the input device and the display screen are in the same plane, and wherein the electronics device comprises an antenna that does not extend beyond any of the plurality of external surfaces of the encasement and is capable of being used to exchange information across the internet.