Monday, April 8, 2013
“TPM VIPNI” is the latest concept phone designed by Innovator/Designer Imran sheikh. This device is not just another cell phone or a new UMPC device. It’s something more than that; It’s referred as a PCP i.e. “Professional Computer Phone”. The design of TPM VIPINI began with inspiration to create a device that can bring power of a full blown professional computer to Pocket. A device that can help us perform our professional work without any compromise to battery power, usability and pocketability. This device should have all the usability and productivity of “X86” architecture along with all the reliability and dependability of ARM processing.
Please note, like other devices on our site thepowermachines.com this phone also doesn’t belong to any company but TPM aka “Thepowermachines.com”… the design is Original and is not inspired from anywhere, or upgrade to any existing design/device
Please note, like other devices on our site thepowermachines.com this phone also doesn’t belong to any company but TPM aka “Thepowermachines.com”… the design is Original and is not inspired from anywhere, or upgrade to any existing design/device
The OS of choice for TPM VIPNI is Microsoft Windows 8 Pro (not Windows RT for ARM), which Dual boots along with the secondary mobile operating system Windows Phone 8. This is possible with the power of “ARM” because this whole system is powered by Quad Core ARM Processor.
All these features allow users perform their professional work with ease on a light weight energy efficient pocketable yet reliable eco system of ARM while keeping the device sleek enough (thickness of 9.8 mm).
Size Comparision between “The Legends”
X86 on ARM How?
The main purpose of the TPM-VIPNI PCP is to provide power of X86 & usability of ARM in one device at the same time. The problem with X86 processors is that they are less energy efficient and emit lots of heat while on the other hand ARM processors are powerful yet more heat and energy efficient.
So what we did in TPM-VIPNI is that we used ARM Processor to power a full blown X86 Operating System i.e. Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (not the ARM one).
Below is the diagram of the concept that explains how it is done.
The concept diagram explains how a super under clocked X86 processor is used as an interpreter or a bridge between the Quad core ARM processor and the X86 based operating system.
Design Elements
- Unique “Leaf Odd Curve” body design
- Original “TPM.KEYBOARD.1” design keyboard This keyboard features:
- A full QWERTY layout
- Designed with all PC keyboard function and control keys
- Integrated mouse with three mouse buttons
- Integrated gaming keypad
- Grip angle key rotation
- Relocated numeric keys for semi slide to reveal
Operates in two modes:
- Feather mode (capacitive mode) for fast finger typing
- Thumb mode for thumb press typing
Integrated Mouse Features:
- Original dual located mouse i.e. buttons at one position & mouse pad at other position
- Gives user a comfort of using both hands in mouse operations
Even useful for designers and hardcore gamers
Integrated Gamepad Features:
Unique arrangement of buttons and keyboard design keeping usability for hardcore gamers in mind without losing the functionality of QWERTY layout. This gives users a unique experience to switch between gaming and professional work without hassle.
Blank Button:
- This keyboard is designed with a blank button and it is not there by mistake. The reason I added this button on keypad is for times when we need to keep screen or monitor awake for something important but the screen turns off due to timeout.
In such a scenario if we press a button or keep pressing a button taking the risk of that button not to be on the command list of that particular program (e.g. 3dsmax or Photoshop with lots of shortcuts), So to overcome this problem this blank button can help. You can press it without any worries of interfering with any running program. The “Blank Button” is never associated with any program in any operating system. Exclusive Number Positioning:
- Unique bottom line positioning of numeric and function keys (win)
Benefits of this design are that you just need to semi slide to reveal a full classic mobile phone keypad. Its grip angle lets you comfortably use keypad in both landscape and portrait mode. It lets you dial number, make a call and end a call It also has a mouse pad (press left click and long press for right click)
Original “Top-Bottom” Speaker Setup
- Speakers are located in both top and bottom, so you never need to worry you held the phone correct or not. Just pick up the phone and answer and the call.
Original “TPM-STYLUS” Design
- “TPM-STYLUS-1” is simple yet effectively designed stylus with a unique design and high precession. It occupies very less space inside TPM-VIPNI.
Central 3D Camera Placement
- Central Placement of 3d Camera at the back which gives you the perfect judgment of what you are capturing.
A good example for usability of this cameras placement is when you try to take picture of a document or an old printed picture or a flat subject at a short distance and fail to align it to the complete screen straight in the regular corner alignment. But a central camera allows you to capture the document the way you think you are capturing it, without any confusion.
TAP Controlled UI
This is most important feature for users working in mobile mode. As you might have observed that we have not exposed any control buttons on front side of TPM-VIPNI. TPM-VIPINI has a new feature of “Tap Controlled Buttons”. This Tap Controlled System is based on accelerometer built inside the system. The UI is fully TAP Controlled in Mobile mode as well as Touch Screen mode. The major difference between a Tap and Touch screen gestures is that “the touch screen gesture will work on a touch as it should but a Tap controlled UI is controlled by an Accelerometer which detects a Tap and ignores the Touch gesture”. The device is logically divided into four quadrants (yes, the whole device and not just the screen. refer diagram below).Tapping in different regions on a fixed combination will issue commands like “Home”, “Back”, “Menu”, etc. For e.g. Double tapping bottom left quadrant will navigate screen to “Home”. Double tap on bottom right will open up “Menu” and so on. The Tap Control works in two ways:
Pattern control – i.e. the device uses a fixed pattern of taps at fixed spots (four quads or center) of the screen to issue a command. This works well when the screen is active. This feature is not tied to the touch on capacitive screen, a command is received and its accelerometer. So you can tap even on a non-screen area to issue a command (except the one that requires central tap). These tap commands are unique so they won’t interfere with any app commands. e.g. browser double tap or and gaming key combination or multi touch gestures.
Rhythm Control – The device uses a fixed rhythm of unique tapson any part of device to issue a command and control it. You can record these custom tap rhythms
- A fixed rhythm to unlock the phone no finger sliding required
- Imagine you are in a busy train or a very crowded place with headphones on, but can’t find the tiny button to answer the call, but with TPM–VIPNI all you need to do is tap in the predefined rhythm and answer the call without even unlocking the phone or pulling the phone out of the pocket.
- In an emergency situation you can tap a particular rhythm to make an emergency call or message without taking out TPM–VIPNI from your pocket or bag.
The device is equipped with diagonal accelerometers couple which divides the whole device into 4 quads plus one center. Further it can pinpoint exactly which position (quad or center) you are tapping, and it can easily distinguish between a fall, a tap and or some other vibrations.
Bottom Fold Capacitive Mouse
TPM – VIPNI comes with some unique ways for input, there is one more input method which gives users a classic laptop touchpad input experience.So, the user doesn’t need to adapt according to TPM-VIPNI because it will adapt for you
TPM-VIPNI’s touchpad is a unique mouse touchpad because it’s the thinnest and foldable. The unique design is obtained from a multi touch capacitive tab which smartly folds to the bottom. So it will only appear when required.
X86 ON ARM
TPM-VIPNI is a one of a kind PCP. This implies you can perform your professional work on this device along with gaming and communication. To provide this flexibility, TPM-VIPNI PCP is powered by “dual operating systems”.
The specifications of these modes are as follows:
Dimensions
Body – 150mm x 67.5mm x 9.8mm
Screen – 6.1 inches
Screen – 6.1 inches
X86 Mode Spec
OS – Microsoft windows 8 pro (full X86 not Arm RT version)
RAM – 2GB (x86)
Processor – Dual Core 2 GHz x86 (Under clocked to 800 MHz and working on ultra-low voltage to stay super cool with low energy consumption and heat emission).
Processor – Dual Core 2 GHz x86 (Under clocked to 800 MHz and working on ultra-low voltage to stay super cool with low energy consumption and heat emission).
ARM Mode Spec
OS – Microsoft windows phone 8
RAM – 2 GB
Processor – Quad Core 1.8 ghz quad core
Display –zHD resolution 1920×860 pixels, 6.1 inches flexible super AMOLED reality capacitive touchscreen with resistive layer for precision stylus, capable of 3D with polarized glasses
RAM – 2 GB
Processor – Quad Core 1.8 ghz quad core
Display –zHD resolution 1920×860 pixels, 6.1 inches flexible super AMOLED reality capacitive touchscreen with resistive layer for precision stylus, capable of 3D with polarized glasses
Corning Gorilla Glass
Stylus – TPM-STYLUS -1 support
Handwriting Recognition – Support for most of the languages like Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, English and many more along with unique auto predict language mode for writing multiple languages in a single document.A common scenario for reporters, writers, translators, students, mathematicians etc…
Camera – 3D Camera with dual recording buttons for instant video capture or image capture. Provides feature to capture images while you are capturing a video (refer image below).
– 12mp 3D camera with 1080p real-time recording with perfect night mode professional video capture
LED Indicators - TPM-VIPNI comes with multiple indicators and not just one
- Battery Indicator – Red : Dead , Blue : Good , White : Full
- Telephony Indicator – Missed-Call’s, SMS, MMS e.t.c.
- Social Network Indicator – Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp e.t.c.
- Professional(work) Indicator – Email, WordPress , MS.Exchange e.t.c.
– 5mp front camera with 720p video capture, exclusive blowup mode for 1080p video calls.
Memory – 64/128/ 500 GB(128×4 stack,No SSD) onboard internal memory
– 3 Micro SD card slots (one high speed slot dedicated to swap and virtual memory) to expand the memory according to your convenience just imagine a 64x32x32 memory or something economic like 8x4x2
Connectivity – 3 Micro USB ports for attaching multiple devices like mouse, keyboard, pen drives, external HDD, Camera’s and Other mobile phones (while using TPM-VIPNI on dc port).
HDMI interface
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Wi-Fi direct
Ports – Three special multimedia ports viz.
- Video in (via supplied video-out converter cable)
- Mic/Line in
- Audio out 3.5 (can be used as headphone jack but it’s different)
- Dedicated DC port for that extra-long work in computer mode usage
Radio – FM radio with FM recording feature
GPS – GPS with A-GPS support
Sensors – Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
NFC - Yes
Battery – Dedicated primary standard battery, li-ion 1600 mAh (nonuser accessible)
– Standard secondary battery, li-ion 1800 mAh (user replicable)
Note secondary battery can be removed to dramatically reduce weight of the device or when out of power the secondary battery can be replaced with supplied extra battery
Total battery backup 3400
Stand-by Up to 700 h
Talk time Up to 25 h 40 min
Battery Usage in Mobile Mode
19hrs battery of backup on Windows Phone 8 OS for normal usage.
(I.e. Web surfing,2D games,Facebook, Twitter, Messenger and similar user actions).
15hrs battery backup on hardcore 3D(Mobile) gaming.
5hrs battery backup in standby mode, because it will run at least 8 hours on Windows x86, nothing less.
25hrs 40min of 2G Talk time
11hrs in HD 3G Video Call
Battery Usage in PCP Mode
12hrs battery backup on of x86 Windows 7/8 on normal usage.
(I.e. Web surfing, Microsoft Office, Flash games/2D games, Programming, Web development, Word Press, Facebook, Twitter, Messenger and similar user actions).
9 hrs. Battery backup on Adobe Photoshop cs 2-6+,. Adobe Premier , Visual Studio etc
8hrs battery backup 3D modeling, Rendering with 3ds Max, Maya, Rhino 3D, Blender etc.
8hrs battery backup on hardcore 3D(x86) gaming.
e.g. Games like Crysis 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Need for Speed: Shift, Batman, Arkham Asylum, Battlefield, Bad Company 2, Tomb Raider, Underworld, Metro 2033 -The Last Refuge, Mafia 2, Just Cause 2, Lost Planet 2
14Hrs of 1080p HD video Playback
TPM VIPNI PCP will run at least 8 hours on Windows x86, nothing less.
Accessories
TPM .ACTION.COVER.1 – TPM-VIPNI PCP comes with a unique accessory referred as “TPM .ACTION.COVER.1″, it provides protection and an unique multipupose kick stand without incerasing its thickness while inhancing its looks
Dual Axis kick stand capable of providing multiple positions so you are not restrained to just one angle and position. It can also serve as a locking hand grip, if you hold it by inserting three fingers in it
Layout 1 – Protrait : useful for portrait mode operations specially vertical mode computing in PCP Mode
Layout 2 – Computing mode : this layout is best for long hours of Computing in PCP Mode or typing something really long
Layout 3 – Relaxed mode : best for watching movies and relaxing
Layout 4 – Free position : do what ever you want make yourself comfortable, adjust your own layout style
Conclusion
TPM-VIPINI is a unique professional computing device. It is able to merge the gap between x86 and ARM devices elegantly and brings best of both the worlds to its users. It has features which appeal to various audiences, be it office professionals, artists, writers, students, smartphone users, etc. The good thing about this concept is that it is designed considering technologies which are readily available in market, and this design does not considers any non-existing technology which makes it future ware.
