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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 10, 2004
Michael A. Curran, Westerville, OH (US);
James Hogan, Gahanna, OH (US);
Gary Peck, Westerville, OH (US);
Michael A. Curran, Westerville, OH (US);
James Hogan, Gahanna, OH (US);
Gary Peck, Westerville, OH (US);
Micro Industries Corporation, Westerville, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention is a fanless computer with an integrated display. Passive cooling design features, including a heat sink, are incorporated into the device so that it is fanless. The heat sink supports the entire computer enclosure and causes heat in the device to dissipate through vents. The PCB assembly may be attached directly to the heat sink to facilitate thermal transfer characteristics so that components are cooled without the need for a fan. A pressure plate may be attached to the back of the PCB provides a tight coupling between the processor and heat sink. The computer is fanless, silent, and compact and therefore, suitable for many applications, including for use in locations where the availability of space is a concern. For example, the computer may be mounted on a retail store shelf to provide product information to consumers shopping at the retail establishment.