Modular computer

A portable, pocket-sized microcomputer device comprising a central unit that contains means for storing and executing computer programs and means for storing data, and which does not include a data input device and which does not include a display means or a sound reproduction means,

• wherein the central unit is capable of connecting with a physically separate element comprising a data input device that has an interface for communication with a remote network and a means of wireless transmission with the central unit,
• wherein the central unit is capable of connecting with another physically separate element comprising a display means and/or a sound reproduction means and that has a means of connection to the central unit,
• wherein the central unit comprises a means of receiving, respectively sending, signals sent, respectively received, by said physically separate element and a means of connection to said another physically separate element,
• wherein the central unit can communicate with the remote network via the physically separate element, and
• wherein the device can use a screen of a television as the display means, an acoustic cabinet or cabinets associated with the television as the sound reproduction means, a key pad or a touch screen of a mobile telephone as the interface, and a radio communication interface obtained through the mobile telephone that also operates as a gateway for accessing the remote network.

A computer comprising a central unit, an input device, an interface for communication with a remote network and display and/or sound reproduction means, characterized in that it comprises the following three separate elements:

• a) a portable pocket-sized first element comprising said central unit which contains means for storing and executing computer programs and means for storing data,
• b) a second element comprising said data input device, said interface for communication with a remote network and means of wireless transmission with said first element,
• c) a third element comprising said display means and/or said sound reproduction means and means of connection to said first element,
• wherein said first element furthermore comprises means of connection to said third element and means of receiving, respectively sending, signals sent, respectively received, by said second element,
• wherein the second element is a pocket computer, pocket electronic diary, portable computer, office computer or serve,
• wherein the first element can communicate with the remote network via the second element, and
• wherein the computer can use a screen of a television as the display means, an acoustic cabinet or cabinets associated with the television as the sound reproduction means, a key pad or a touch screen of a mobile telephone as the interface, and a radio communication interface obtained through the mobile telephone that also operates as a gateway for accessing the remote network.