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A Docking Station for Portable Devices Providing Authorized Power Transfer and Facility Access

a portable device and power transfer technology, applied in the direction of substation equipment, television systems, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of poor transformation efficiency and current docking systems that have not integrated charging and communication systems into a non-connective system, and achieve the effect of more space for display contents and rich presentation

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-01
Z124 MAPLES SERVICES
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The present patent relates to a docking system for a portable electronic device, such as a mobile phone, and a docking platform for supporting the device. The docking platform has a front side and a back side, and a power transfer mechanism positioned on the front side that aligns with a power transfer mechanism on the back side of the device when it is placed on the platform. The docking system can also include a plurality of communication ports for connecting to other devices, such as printers and household appliances, and a plurality of wireless channels for data transfer. The docking platform can also have a substantially planar platform for supporting the device and simultaneously charging it. The docking system can also include an interface mechanism for performing inductive charging of the device. The docking system can also include authentication features for determining access rights for the device. The technical effects of the patent include improved data transfer capabilities, convenient and simultaneous charging of multiple devices, and improved access control for the portable electronic device.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, the efficiency of the transform is not very good since the transformer located on the electronic device typically does not align with the transformers of the pad, i.e., does not create a closed magnetic loop and therefore there is no direct inductive coupling.
Unfortunately, current docking systems have not integrated charging and communication systems into a non-connective system for docking devices.

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[0039]The present disclosure generally pertains to a docking system that includes a docking station for communicating with a portable electronic device. By way of example, the portable electronic device may include a display that displays content one a first side, or if the device is foldable may display content on two panels thereof wherein the panels face in a same direction in a first configuration and face in opposite directions in a second configuration (e.g., when the portable device is folded).

[0040]One aspect of the present disclosure relates to techniques for efficiently and securely transferring data and / or power between a portable device and the docking station. The mechanisms used to transfer data and / or power support are dependent upon various security and authentication techniques for determining access rights, which the docking station can provide. Optionally / additionally, the docking station may be used to authorize a portable device for accessing certain remote comp...

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Abstract

A docking station for docking portable electronic devices is disclosed. The docking station is configured to mechanically accept and operatively interface with the portable electronic device for non-contact charging and data transfer. The docking station can provide security features for providing and / or restricting access to computational facilities such as printers, databases, installed programs, etc. Such security features can include installing applications on such portable devices that limit access.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Application 61 / 568,954, filed Dec. 9, 2011. The present application also relates to U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 10 / 423,490, filed Apr. 25, 2003; 11 / 125,883, filed May 9, 2005; as well as, U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 13 / 248,578, filed Sep. 29, 2011; 13 / 249,056, filed Sep. 29, 2011; 13 / 223,778, filed Sep. 1, 2011; 13 / 223,039, filed Aug. 31, 2011; 13 / 223,043, filed Aug. 31, 2011; PCT / US11 / 53924, filed Sep. 29, 2011; 13 / 247,815, filed Sep. 28, 2011; 13 / 248,496, filed Sep. 29, 2011; 13 / 248,427, filed Sep. 29, 2011; 13 / 222,970, filed Aug. 31, 2011; PCT / US11 / 53805, filed Sep. 29, 2011; 13 / 248,138, filed Sep. 29, 2011; PCT / US11 / 53953, filed Sep. 29, 2011; 13 / 223,848, filed Sep. 1, 2011; PCT / US11 / 53806, filed Sep. 29, 2011; 13 / 248,188, filed Sep. 29, 2011; PCT / US11 / 53929, filed Sep. 29, 2011; 13 / 248,228, filed Sep. 29, 2011; PCT / US11 / 53945, filed Sep. 29, 2011; 13 / 247,808, filed Sep. 28, ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F13/40G06F21/62H04M1/724
CPCG06F13/4081G06F2221/2137G06F21/6218H04M1/724G06F1/1632
Inventor RICCI, CHRISTOPHER P.DUPRAY, DENNIS J.
Owner Z124 MAPLES SERVICES