Dell products l.p. (20240201744). PORTABLE INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM KEYBOARD MEMBRANE HAVING LIQUID DETECTION simplified abstract
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PORTABLE INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM KEYBOARD MEMBRANE HAVING LIQUID DETECTION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jace W. Files of Round Rock TX (US)
Chiu-Jung Tsen of Zhubei City (TW)
John Trevor Morrison of Round Rock TX (US)
PORTABLE INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM KEYBOARD MEMBRANE HAVING LIQUID DETECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240201744 titled 'PORTABLE INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM KEYBOARD MEMBRANE HAVING LIQUID DETECTION
The abstract describes a portable information handling system with a keystone assembly that connects to a keyboard assembly covering processing components in the housing. The keyboard assembly includes input sensors and liquid detection circuits to detect liquid spills, with a processing resource storing liquid detection events in non-transitory memory.
- Keystone assembly connects to keyboard assembly covering processing components
- Keyboard assembly includes input sensors and liquid detection circuits
- Processing resource stores liquid detection events in non-transitory memory
- Liquid detection circuits detect liquid spills
- Liquid detection events stored in memory for later retrieval
Potential Applications: - Portable electronic devices - Industrial control systems - Medical equipment
Problems Solved: - Preventing damage from liquid spills - Enhancing durability of portable devices
Benefits: - Increased longevity of electronic devices - Improved reliability in various environments
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Liquid Detection System for Portable Devices" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as consumer electronics, healthcare, and industrial automation. The market implications include improved product reliability and reduced maintenance costs.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on liquid detection systems in electronic devices, portable computing systems, and industrial control equipment.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in liquid detection technology, integration of sensors in portable devices, and improving the efficiency of processing resources in detecting and responding to liquid spills.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the liquid detection system in this portable information handling system differ from traditional methods? - The system utilizes input sensors and liquid detection circuits exposed on the surface of the membrane to detect liquid spills, storing events in non-transitory memory for later retrieval.
2. What are the potential implications of integrating liquid detection circuits in portable electronic devices? - By integrating liquid detection circuits, devices can be better protected from damage caused by liquid spills, increasing their durability and reliability in various environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
a portable information handling system is assembled and disassembled by a keystone assembly that couples at an upper surface of the portable housing to overlap a keyboard assembly that covers processing components disposed in the portable housing. the keyboard assembly includes a membrane having plural input sensors and plural liquid detection circuits exposed at a surface of the membrane to detect liquid spillage, such as exposed conductive pads that short in the presence of a liquid or resistive circuits that sense changes in resistance associated with contact with a liquid. a processing resource interfaced with the liquid detection circuits stores liquid detection events in non-transitory memory of the membrane, such as a controller and flash memory coupled to a printed circuit board formed in the membrane.
