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Dock for a portable electronic device

An electronic device, portable technology, applied in the direction of electrical digital data processing, instruments, calculations, etc., can solve the problem that docking stations and portable electronic devices are vulnerable to damage

Active Publication Date: 2013-01-02
BLACKBERRY LTD
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Docking station and portable electronic device are vulnerable to damage due to connection attempts when the portable electronic device and docking station are not properly aligned

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[0022] A docking station for receiving a portable electronic device is described below. The docking station includes a charging connector that is movable under magnetic force into contact with a mating connector of the portable electronic device.

[0023] For simplicity and clarity of illustration, reference numerals are repeated among the figures to designate corresponding or analogous elements. Numerous details are set forth to provide an understanding of the embodiments described herein. The described embodiments may be practiced without the above details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the described embodiments. The description should not be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0024] In the embodiments described herein, the present disclosure generally relates to docking stations for portable electronic devices. The docking station can receive ...

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Abstract

A dock for receiving a portable electronic device, including: a housing comprising an aperture; a support coupled to an inner wall of the housing; and a charging connector received in the support and movable relative to the housing for charging the portable electronic device when the charging connector extends through the aperture, wiring of the charging connector for electrically communicating with a power source; wherein the charging connector is movable relative to the housing in response to a magnetic force.

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technical field [0001] The present application relates to charging and / or data transfer docking stations for portable electronic devices. Background technique [0002] Electronic devices, including portable electronic devices, are in widespread use and may provide a variety of functions including, for example, telephony, electronic messaging, and other personal information management (PIM) application functions. Portable electronic devices include, for example, several types of mobile stations, such as simple cellular phones, smart phones, wireless personal digital assistants (PDAs), tablets, and laptops, which have wireless 802.11 or Bluetooth capabilities. [0003] Portable electronic devices, such as PDAs or smart phones, are generally intended to be handheld for use (ie, the device is sized and shaped to be held or carried in a human hand) and easily carried. Portable electronic devices are often placed in docking stations for charging or data transfer (including optica...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F1/16
CPCG06F1/1632
Inventor 里奥那多・阿尔达纳明伦・戴夫・马
Owner BLACKBERRY LTD
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