DE10331185A1 - Mobile data processing device e.g. for laptop, has two halves of housing which are connected by hinge with half of housing has screen and in second housing half has input unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The processor has two halves of a housing (2, 3), which are connected by a hinge (4). The first half of the housing (2) has a screen (5) and in the second housing half (3) has an input unit. The first housing half is tiltable towards the second part around the hinge by around 360 degrees. An independent claim is included for a device for the admission of mobile data processing equipment.

Description

The The invention relates to a mobile data processing device according to the preamble of claim 1 and 2, a device for insertion of the mobile Data processing equipment according to the generic term of claim 22.

mobile Data processing equipment are characterized by being portable data processing equipment, like personal computers, especially laptop, palmtop or notebook computer, are them with other peripherals such as printers, or scanners are connectable - via existing in and / or on the data processing device Interfaces and that a mobile computing device to simple Way can be transported.

adversely in a mobile computing device, however, it is a user despite the input devices present on the mobile data processing device usually has a second non-transportable computer system, for example a PC, which he uses at home or in the office as a "stand-alone device", collecting his data there and he also has most peripherals locally there. The reason therefor usually lies in the fact that the input units on the mobile data processing device not are as comfortable to use as a nontransportable Computer system. The user is therefore usually faced with the problem, to have two computer systems and possibly both with good ones Display devices (displays, screens) for use. It is important to take into account that in particular the display device is particularly costly is, as far as a high quality and therefore expensive and good copy should be used.

Of the User is thus faced with the problem, both when choosing a mobile data processing device to pay attention to a good and ergonomic display device, which, as described, high acquisition costs entails, as well a good and ergonomic in his non-portable computer system and then also to procure expensive display device in addition.

current is a 15 inch display on mobile computing devices average enough to see in non-transportable computer systems a 17 inch display.

Some become mobile computing devices currently already equipped with 17 inch displays.

adversely In this case, the display is decisive for the size of the mobile data processing device. The display is off at the moment, for example, do not fold down.

current However, a 17 '' display is sufficient as well as a transportable operation as well as a non-transportable Operation and represents a good compromise.

Out above reasons is a user for cost reasons mostly forced to find an intermediate solution for both devices.

For this offer so-called docking stations, i. Devices or Adapter to which a mobile data processing device can be connected and over which peripheral devices connectable are. Nevertheless, in such a case, if no additional takes Display device to be purchased, the mobile computing device whose integrated display device then used to display data will take up a significant amount of space on the user's workspace and is partially disturbing at work. Especially with usual Laptops the keyboard as an inevitable compromise solution additionally bulky additionally to the docking station in the workplace, although often common inexpensive additional keyboards common PC's connected to the laptop become.

task It is a mobile data processing device of the invention to design that the display device integrated in the mobile data processing device, as well as other functionally essential elements even when used as non-portable computer system can be used. in this connection is taken into account, that for the mobile computing device Peripheral devices As scanner and printer must be connectable, but this mostly connected to the non-transportable computer system, as these not easy and easy to transport.

Out DE 296 08 270 U1 is a carrying case for a portable computer, which has a computer receiving area in the transport case bottom and a peripheral device area for receiving at least one peripheral device known. The peripheral device area is connected to the transport case lid with movable components in such a way that the peripheral device area or the peripheral device is spatially related to the computer recording area such that it is autonomous from a rest position favorable for transportation at least in a first Working position moves.

Out DE 291 01 714 U1 is a suitcase to open acquisition of a laptop computer and a printer known, wherein the case has two spaced receptacles for superimposed electronic devices. Here, the upper receptacle for the upper device can be raised and / or pivoted and offset when the case is open relative to the lower device in the direction of the case lid part, designed. The lifting or pivoting takes place by means of Parallelogrammschwingen, each having two rod-shaped connecting elements, which are articulated on the one hand to the side walls of the case bottom and the other to the receptacle.

Out DE 199 23 383 A1 For example, a swivel device for laptop computers in a case system is known. This mobile data processing device comprises a portable unit in which a portable PC, consisting of a base part with keyboard and a screen is housed. The PC is attached to the portable unit by a pivoting device consisting of two parts fixed to opposite inner sides of the portable unit and each having a pivotable support member with a mounting surface on which the PC is mounted. In addition, two pivot arms are present, which are pivotally hinged at two different attachment points of the support member and two fixed attachment points on an inner side such that pivotal movement of the support member with simultaneous tilting of the mounting surface is feasible such that the PC at the front edge of its base to a horizontal axis is tilted upward and thus makes the underlying area accessible.

Out none of the aforementioned inventions, it is known to make it possible at least the display device already present in the mobile data processing device also for the use of non-transportable computer system, which is mostly is used as a permanently installed system, to save space. Furthermore is none of the above inventions a device for insertion of the mobile data processing device known, which are used in particular in mobile application can.

Of the The present invention is therefore based on the object, a mobile Computing device to create, which it allows a user at least the Display unit of the mobile data processing device also for the operation of a permanently installed Data processing equipment, a so-called home system, and allows this space-saving to integrate. Another object is a device for insertion of the mobile data processing device show which particular is applicable for mobile use.

These The object is achieved by the features of claim 1, 2 and 22nd solved.

The mobile according to the invention Computing device thus offers the advantage that a user the mobile computing device both at home, over a docking station, can operate with other peripherals, as well the mobile computing device can take along the way, in which case the docking station does not exist is and the device can be used as a portable computer. The display device of the mobile computing device can be both mobile Use, as well as a display device in a nichttransportablen Computer system used as its then only display device become.

in this connection is to take particular account of that the peripherals such as scanners and printers very much big and are heavy and mostly only in operation on nichttransportablen computer system at the user's workplace, while mobile Use mostly only that. mobile computing device itself is used. For However, the user wants a home operation as a standard device usually a common and comfortable keyboard and no "downsized" keyboard, as with mobile data processing equipment usually common. These Peripheral units are therefore connected via a docking station the mobile computing device connected. The user can then use the device in the usual way.

Besides that is the user thus able to be mobile system with good and expensive Equip components and use them at home in "stand mode".

The Further advantages of the invention, as well as the invention itself, are described below with reference to figures.

It shows

1 the mobile computer system according to the invention in plan view;

2 the mobile data processing device according to the invention in a side view;

3 a mobile data processing device opened by almost 180 degrees;

4 a mobile computing device rotated nearly 360 degrees about an axis of rotation defined by the existing pivoting device

5 a schematic interface of a mobile data processing device for connection to a device for receiving the mobile data processing device;

6 a mobile data processing device with a device for receiving the mobile data processing device arranged on the dashboard of a motor vehicle;

7 a mobile data processing device with a device for receiving the mobile data processing device arranged on the backrest of a seat of a motor vehicle;

8th mobile data processing device with a device for receiving the mobile data processing device arranged on the headliner in a motor vehicle;

9 an installation of a mobile data processing device;

10 a mobile data processing device with a device for receiving the mobile data processing device.

1 shows a mobile data processing device according to the invention 1 , This consists of a first housing half 2 leading to a second half of the housing 3 movable about a pivoting device 4 is rotatably mounted. The first half of the case 2 and the second half of the housing 3 are about the swivel device 4 firmly connected. In principle, it is an arrangement of a commercially available known portable computer system or notebook or laptop. The swivel device 4 but is on the two housing housing halves 2 . 3 of the mobile computing device 1 arranged such that the pivoting device 4 the axis of rotation or the axis of movement of the two housing halves 2 . 3 forms to each other. The swivel device 4 is designed such that the housing halves 2 . 3 can be swiveled by almost 360 ° to each other.

In the first half of the case 2 is a display device 5 , In an advantageous embodiment, an LCD or TFT display, arranged, together with associated electronic control and electronic data processing units. In the second half of the housing 3 are a computing unit, a memory and various peripheral units and interfaces 6 . 7 . 8th arranged. There is also a keyboard 9 , a control pad 10 , an input unit in the form of a sphere 11 and a power button 12 available.

at the further description based on figures are already used reference numerals which are the same in the individual figures Designate functional units and parts, reused unchanged. This serves for clarity and a better understanding the further description.

2 shows a side plan view of a 90 ° unfolded mobile data processing device 1 , wherein the first half of the housing 2 and the second housing half 3 of the mobile computing device 1 take an angle of about 90 ° degrees to each other. Here, in particular, the locking devices 13 and 14 to see which ones make sure that the mobile computing device 1 , in particular by the first locking device 13 in a device for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 with there arranged counterparts to the first locking device 13 securely fixed in the device.

The second locking devices 14 , arranged on the first housing half 2 , serve when the first half of the housing 2 and the second housing half 3 are pivoted to each other about the pivoting device C by almost 360 degrees, a secure connection of the two housing halves 2 . 3 to get over on the second half of the housing 3 arranged locking devices as counterparts to the locking devices 14 , To do this, then go to the housing halves 2 . 3 one about a release - which in 2 not shown - releasable mechanical connection via the locking devices 14 and their counterparts.

3 shows a plan view of a mobile computing device 1 in which the two housing halves 2 . 3 pivoted about the pivoting device 4 take an angle of almost 180 ° degrees to each other.

4 shows a schematic representation and side plan view of the mobile computing device 1 in the state in which the first half of the housing 2 and the second housing half 3 by almost 360 degrees to each other to the starting position around the pivoting device 4 are pivoted.

In this case, the locking devices engage 14 in their drawn here counterparts 15 into each other and fix both housing halves 2 . 3 to each other.

In addition, the mobile computing device 1 interfaces 16 and not visible locking devices on. These not visible in this figure locking devices serve to the mobile computing device 1 to use in a device and fix it securely. The interfaces 16 - with electric and mechanical components - serve to provide electronic and electrical as well as mechanical contact between the device not shown here and the mobile data processing device 1 manufacture. About this device are to the mobile data processing device 1 Peripheral devices such as keyboard, mouse, printer etc. can be connected. About the interfaces 16 can also be used in mobile computing device 1 Existing peripheral units, such as CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, floppy drive, etc., pass their data to via the interfaces 16 transmit connected peripheral units.

The interfaces 16 are advantageously on the housing halves 2 . 3 arranged.

Out 5 is schematic in the swivel device 4 , which when pivoting one the interfaces 18 . 19 and the locking and the electronic and electrical Ansteckkomponenten 17 . 20 releases. The interfaces 18 . 19 serve for connection to the device for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 In particular, these are designed as bus interfaces, for example as a USB bus or FireWire bus. The attachment components 17 . 20 serve to lock the mobile data processing device 1 in apparatus for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 , For example, the attachment component 20 executed such that when inserting the mobile data processing device 1 in the device for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 a bolt in the device for receiving the mobile computing device 1 is integrated into the Ansteckkomponente 20 penetrates us in this fixes itself, so that a firm connection develops and the mobile data processing device 1 is safely guided and finds secure hold in the device.

A user is now able to use the mobile computing device 1 to use as a laptop. However, if he wants to use it as a standard device at home, he folds it up by 360 °, locks the first half of the housing 2 with the second half of the housing 3 and leads the mobile computing device 1 in the device for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 one.

When pivoting both housing halves 2 . 3 of the mobile computing device 1 thus comes the keyboard 9 of the mobile computing device 1 and the input units 10 . 11 lying on the outside. On the opposite side is then the display device 5 ,

The display device 5 is advantageously performed as an LCD screen or TFT screen.

When inserting the mobile computing device 1 in the device for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 then becomes the display device 5 used as a display unit for the free-standing device, since the device for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 connected to a non-transportable computer system and then the display device 5 when inserted into this device and electrical and electronic connection via the respective interfaces can be used as a display device for the non-transportable computer system. By pivoting and locking the two housing halves 2 . 3 each other, the display device 5 of the mobile computing device 1 - introduced into the device for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 Be used as a display device for the non-transportable computer system. In this state, the mobile computing device takes 1 in the device for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 barely any more space on a user's workstation than a commercial screen.

The advantage here is that for the non-transportable computer system no second screen (monitor) must be purchased. The mobile computing device 1 itself sets its display unit 5 as a display unit for the non-transportable computer system. On the user's workplace, order and space is created, since the usual footprint, which a laptop needs, is reduced. About the device for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 are more peripheral units, in particular a commercially available keyboard, connectable and the user can use the device at home, such as a nontransportables computer system.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention is in the pivoting device 4 a switch is arranged, by means of which it is recognized that a pivoting of the first housing half 2 to the second housing half 3 by more than 270 degrees. In this case, the display device becomes 5 inverted in such a way that the representation on the display device 5 rotated by 180 °. This is necessary because when the interface devices on the mobile computing device 1 are arranged so that these in the form of use as a portable computer with an angle between the first and second housing half 2 . 3 of more than 180 ° degree assumes that the display unit 5 in the device for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 should be introduced, in this case, the display on the display device by 180 ° to rotate, otherwise a representation would be done upside down de.

If such a case is detected, the input via the input units automatically becomes 9 . 10 . 11 blocked.

6 shows a mounting device 17 for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 arranged on the dashboard 19 a motor vehicle 18 , The device 17 for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 is on the dashboard 19 arranged such that the mobile computing device 1 can be easily inserted and locked from above. Are the two housing halves 2 . 3 of the mobile data processing device 1 pivoted to each other by about 360 ° degrees and locked together, so the display device 5 of the mobile data processing device 1 as a display device for a in the motor vehicle 18 existing computer system are used. This computer system is with the device 17 for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 connected and the data are then on various and contacted interfaces on the display device 5 of the mobile data processing device 1 shown. In this way, in a motor vehicle 18 a relatively large display device can be integrated, which is removable and also usable for other purposes. Especially in the mobile data processing device 1 a complete computer unit is present, the mobile computing device 1 Take over sub-functions of an in-car computer. At the same time can over the device 17 for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 another input device can be connected.

7 shows a device according to the invention in a folded position, in which the two housing halves 2 . 3 have an angle to each other of about 270 ° degrees in the folding direction. It is advantageous that the mobile data processing device 1 set up in the manner and secure that in folded condition at about 270 ° degrees, the two housing halves 2 . 3 be locked in this state and the mobile computing device 1 automatically stands and then minimizes the space required. At the same time a relative stability is given. The concrete embodiment ensures that a user has a good view of the display device 5 Has.

As already stated, however, the display device has in this state 5 An upside-down presentation, therefore, must by a switch, the deployment of the mobile computing device 1 be detected in this desired manner and the display of the display device 5 be rotated accordingly by 180 °. This can be done by a pure software solution, but this can also be realized in hardware.

This embodiment can be used particularly well in vehicles. The user sits here on a corresponding vehicle seat. In the front seat 20 - in his back - is nowadays usually a tray, which is hinged, integrated. On this tray can then be the mobile data processing device according to the invention 1 in the unfolded state without problems. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, at least one foot is arranged on the corresponding Aufstellkanten, which ensures a secure footing and support. In particular, this foot can be provided with a Velcro strip, in which case a corresponding counterpart is present on the tray, to the mobile data processing device 1 to fix. Furthermore, it is possible to provide these feet with an anti-slip protection.

in the Further is in the device subject invention an IR interface available. about This interface can be connected to an IR keyboard. Furthermore, there is the possibility further input units via to couple this IR interface and thus independently in one Environment the device to use. This is particularly advantageous in the use of vehicles, there then a connection between both devices, speak input unit and display unit is not necessary.

In addition, a suitable plug-in device can be integrated in the tray via which the interface of the mobile data processing device 1 can be connected and so a coupling to other existing in the vehicle mobile computing devices or computer is possible. In this way, access to other components installed in the motor vehicle can be taken.

8th shows another way to attach the device 17 for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 in a vehicle. For this purpose, the devices are on the headliner of the vehicle 17 for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 arranged. This is particularly space-saving, since the headspace is usually large.

9 shows a mobile data processing device 1 in a state in which both housing halves 2 . 3 are pivoted at an angle to each other of more than 270 degrees to the pivoting device 4 , The swivel device 4 is designed such that the axis of rotation of the two housing halves 2 . 3 outside the housing halves 2 . 3 lies. On the lower side of one of the housing halves is a flap 22 arranged, which protects interfaces. This flap is openable and via this interface Peripheral devices can be connected.

10 shows a folding position of 360 ° degrees of the two housing halves 2 . 3 each other and the introduction of the mobile data processing device 1 into a device 17 for receiving the mobile data processing device 1 ,

For the stability and fixation of the mobile data processing device 1 in the vehicle in the device 17 can be further provided that lateral guide rails are integrated on the device. Give this as soon as the mobile computing device 1 is plugged in, a greater grip and safety in the event of a traffic accident. In the rails may suitably the remote sites to the interface of the mobile computing device 1 be integrated, laterally or at the bottom.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the display device 5 of the mobile data processing device 1 realized as a touch-screen screen. Thus, for example, when used in the vehicle, the display device 5 used as input medium.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the interfaces on the mobile data processing device 1 for coupling to the device 1 only in one of the housing half 2 . 3 be arranged. This then leads to not all the mobile computing device 1 into the device 17 is to introduce, but only the housing half with the interfaces.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the two housing halves 2 . 3 be separated from each other. In this case, the first half of the housing 2 with the display device 5 used as a display unit independently, resulting in weight and handling benefits. In this case, both housing halves 2 . 3 designed such that for coupling the two housing halves 2 . 3 provided mechanical and electrical separation points, which are fixed by a lock. When loosening the lock can be both housing halves 2 . 3 separate. In this case, the second half of the housing 3 with the arithmetic unit to a device 17 can be connected, and can take the function of a computing unit for another system, such as the display device 5 the first half of the housing 2 as a display device for another system - especially in a motor vehicle - can be used. This makes the system even more flexible.

Especially when used in the vehicle this has the advantage of having the device can be constructed and designed so that two functions can be fulfilled in separate form are.

In a further embodiment of the device, it is envisaged that the display device 5 disconnected or not, is to be used as a TV display device. Therefore, the mobile computing device has 1 a corresponding interface via which a TV card or connections for TV reception can be coupled. When inserted into the device 17 can thus the display device 5 be used as a television receiver and display medium.

This is also a great advantage when used in a vehicle.

Finally, it should be noted that the mobile computing devices 1 can also be carried out such that the device in such a way in the device 17 is introduced that the display device 5 not upside down, but in a normal way can make the control.

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Claims (30)

Mobile data processing device ( 1 ), consisting of two mutually movable housing halves ( 2 . 3 ), which via a pivoting device ( 4 ) are interconnected, wherein in the first housing half ( 2 ) a display device ( 5 ) and in the second housing half ( 3 ) at least one input unit ( 9 . 10 . 11 ), characterized in that the first housing half ( 2 ) to second housing half ( 3 ) around the pivoting device ( 4 ) is pivotable about 360 degrees to each other. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ), consisting of two housing halves ( 2 . 3 ), which via a device ( 4 ) are interconnected, wherein in the first housing half ( 2 ) a display device ( 5 ) and in the second housing half ( 3 ) at least one input unit ( 9 . 10 . 11 ), characterized in that the first housing half ( 2 ) of the second housing half ( 3 ) over the device ( 4 ) is separable. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) is a notebook, a laptop, a palmtop, a mobile device or a cell phone. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pivoting device ( 4 ) the axis of rotation of the first and the second half of the housing ( 2 . 3 ) forms each other. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the input units ( 9 . 10 . 11 ) a keyboard ( 9 ) an input pad ( 10 ) and a trackball ( 11 ) are. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the display device ( 5 ) is an LCD or TFT display. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the first housing half ( 2 ) for the display device ( 5 ) Electronic control and electronic data processing units are integrated. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the second housing half ( 3 ) a computing unit, a memory unit and various peripheral units and interfaces ( 6 . 7 . 8th ) are arranged. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) Locking devices ( 13 . 14 ) having. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking device ( 13 ) is provided to the mobile computing device ( 1 ) in a device for receiving the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) to fix. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second locking devices ( 14 ) on the first housing half ( 2 ) are arranged to the first housing half ( 2 ) and the second housing half ( 3 ), on which counterparts to the locking device ( 14 ) are arranged, in the case of pivoting the first and second housing half ( 2 . 3 ) by almost 360 degrees about the pivoting device ( 4 ) mechanically fix each other. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that an unlocking is provided which the mechanical connections via the locking devices ( 14 ) and their counterparts between the two housing halves ( 2 . 3 ) of the mobile computing device ( 1 ) to solve. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) Interfaces ( 16 ) further locking devices are provided, which at the onset of the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) in a device for receiving the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) a mechanical fixation and an electrical contact between the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) and the device for receiving the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) to ensure. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking components and the interfaces ( 18 . 19 ) and the electrical Ansteckkomponenten ( 17 . 20 ) in the pivoting device ( 4 ) are arranged such that they are released only when the first and second housing half ( 2 . 3 ) of the mobile data processing device are pivoted by more than 270 ° to each other. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the interfaces ( 18 . 19 ) Are USB or Firewire bus interfaces. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the attachment components ( 17 . 18 ) for locking the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) in the device for measure the mobile data processing device. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the attachment component ( 20 ) is a bolt, which at introduction of the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) in the device for receiving the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) into the attachment component ( 20 ) penetrates and fixes them and thus the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) finds a secure hold in the device. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the pivoting device ( 4 ) a sensor is provided, which detects as soon as a pivoting of the first and second housing half ( 2 . 3 ) of the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) by more than 270 ° degrees and this case locks the input units for inputs and possibly the representation on the display device ( 5 ) rotated by 180 degrees. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that on one of the housing halves ( 2 . 3 ) a flap is arranged behind which contacting, plug-in and interface units are arranged, by means of which the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) is contactable. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the device fitting a joining of the two housing halves ( 2 . 3 ) ensured in the separated state. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to claim 2 or 21, characterized in that the first and the second half of the housing have separating points which serve to make contact with devices for receiving in each case one of the housing halves arranged separately from one another in order to ensure operation of the devices ( 5 . 9 . 10 . 11 ) of the respective housing halves ( 2 . 3 ) separated from each other. Device for receiving a mobile data processing device ( 1 ) or a housing half ( 2 . 3 ) of the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device has interfaces which counter interfaces on the mobile data processing system ( 1 ) or on one of the housing halves of the mobile data processing system ( 1 ) and the mobile data processing system ( 1 ) or a housing half ( 2 . 3 ) of the mobile data processing system ( 1 ) upon insertion into the device and at the same time a secure fixation of the mobile data processing device ( 1 ) or one of the housing half ( 2 . 3 ) in the device. Device according to claim 22, characterized in that that the device on the dashboard or the headliner or on the back of a seat of a motor vehicle is arranged. Device according to claim 22 or 23, characterized in that the device is contacted with a bus system present in the vehicle and a mobile data processing device (incorporated in the device) ( 1 ) or a housing half ( 2 . 3 ) of the mobile data processing device via the device, which is connected to at least one bus system in the vehicle, access to this bus system and its data receives. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a mobile data processing device inserted into the device ( 1 ) or the first housing half ( 2 ) of the mobile data processing device, in particular its display device ( 5 ), for displaying data. Device according to claim 25, characterized in that that the data to be displayed is navigation data. Device according to claim 25, characterized in that that the data is data for displaying driving direction directions or map data of a navigation system. Device according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that over the bus interface external devices arranged in the vehicle such as GPS, GSM, etc. are contacted and approachable. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the display device ( 5 ) is a touch screen. Mobile data processing device ( 1 ) one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that via an IR interface, an external keyboard is connectable.