APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSFORMING A CONSUMER DEVICE ENCLOSURE

摘要

A transformable enclosure enabling increased functionality, such as storage capacity, is provided. The apparatus enables modular units to be attached to increase capacity without compromising the integrity of the overall structure. The apparatus (70) includes a housing (72) that contains a signal processing circuit (71), the housing (72) including interfaces (78) for coupling a plurality of removable modules (76) to the circuit (71), a base (74) coupled to the housing (72) that supports the housing (72) in at least two orientations. The apparatus operates in a first mechanical orientation without the plurality of removable modules (76) coupled to the interfaces (78) and operates in a second mechanical orientation with the plurality of removable modules (76) coupled to the interfaces (78). A cooling device (80) provides cooling for the circuit (71) in the first mechanical orientation and the plurality of removable modules (76) in the second mechanical orientation.