1883 results about "Docking station" patented technology

A computer-implemented method when executed by data processing hardware of a legged robot causes the data processing hardware to perform operations including receiving sensor data corresponding to an area including at least a portion of a docking station. The operations include determining an estimated pose for the docking station based on an initial pose of the legged robot relative to the docking station. The operations include identifying one or more docking station features from the received sensor data. The operations include matching the one or more identified docking station features to one or more known docking station features. The operations include adjusting the estimated pose for the docking station to a corrected pose for the docking station based on an orientation of the one or more identified docking station features that match the one or more known docking station features.

The present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and methods for automated fluid transfer. In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a system for fluid transfer between a fluid device and a cartridge for cell processing. The system comprises a first portion comprising an instrument head coupled to a gantry, the instrument head comprising a pneumatic actuator, a peristaltic pump, and a gripping feature for receiving the fluid device. The peristaltic pump may be configured to engage compressible fluidic tubing of a fluid pump module of the fluid device to transfer the fluid between the fluid device and the cartridge. The system further comprises a second portion comprising a docking station for receiving the cartridge. In some variations, movement of the pneumatic actuator relative to the fluid pump module causes occlusion of the compressible fluidic tubing of the fluid pump module by the peristaltic pump.

The present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and methods for automated fluid transfer. In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a system for fluid transfer between a fluid device and a cartridge for cell processing. The system comprises a first portion comprising an instrument head coupled to a gantry, the instrument head comprising a pneumatic actuator, a peristaltic pump, and a gripping feature for receiving the fluid device. The peristaltic pump may be configured to engage compressible fluidic tubing of a fluid pump module of the fluid device to transfer the fluid between the fluid device and the cartridge. The system further comprises a second portion comprising a docking station for receiving the cartridge. In some variations, movement of the pneumatic actuator relative to the fluid pump module causes occlusion of the compressible fluidic tubing of the fluid pump module by the peristaltic pump.

The invention discloses a cloud collaborative docking station multi-link aggregation optimization method and system, and relates to the related field of data communication networks, and the method comprises the steps: a docking station collects state parameters of available network links in real time, carries out the application-level task recognition of a data flow, and obtains task features; uploading the link state parameters and the task features to a cloud control platform for link scheduling strategy analysis, and generating a link scheduling strategy; the edge agent completes decomposition processing of the task data according to a strategy to generate a task data packet; and the execution hardware performs aggregation according to link selection, fragmentation and scheduling strategies, records task completion quality, link performance and user experience indexes through the docking station, and returns the task completion quality, the link performance and the user experience indexes to the cloud control platform for iterative optimization. The technical problems of insufficient utilization of link resources, low data transmission efficiency and poor user experience in existing docking station multi-link aggregation optimization are solved, and the technical effects of fully utilizing the link resources and improving the data transmission efficiency and the user experience are achieved.

An information handling system may include a hardware processor, a memory device, wireless systems, a power source, and plural Universal Serial Ports (USB) or the information handling system may be operatively coupled to a docking station with the plural USB ports. The information handling system may utilize a wireless dongle operatively coupled to the hardware processing device via one USB port that is wirelessly coupled to a wireless input / output device, the wireless dongle comprising a wireless dongle antenna to send and receive data wirelessly with the wireless device, a wireless dongle hardware processing device, and wireless dongle wireless interference detection firmware to detect fail parameters. Execution of code instructions of a wireless interference determination system by the hardware processor may determine combinations of fail parameters diagnose wireless interference from another USB port or other wireless devices as well as determine other wireless signal issues and generate remediation instructions.

A multi-functional module system for a mobile device includes a docketing station and housing attachable to the mobile device. The housing includes an integrated wireless charging coil, and a plug head integrally formed with or attached to the housing. The plug head establishes a direct electrical / data connection between the housing and a port of the mobile device. The charging coil aligns with and charges a wireless-enabled accessory placed adjacent to the housing. The docking station includes an electrical connection interface to transmit power and / or data between the housing, the mobile device and a removable electronic module (REM) connected to the docking station. At least one port of the housing transfers power / data between an external device plugged into the port and the housing and / or the mobile device and / or the connected REM. The docking station provides a docking interface between the REM and housing via a magnetic coupling.

A method performed by a docking station operable in a plurality of modes is disclosed. The method may include obtaining first data via a first interface of the docking station and second data via a second interface of the docking station, responsive to operating in a first mode of the plurality of modes. The first interface may be configured to couple the docking station to a computing device, and the second interface may be configured to communicate with a network. The method may also include obtaining third data via the second interface of the docking station, in lieu of the first interface, responsive to operating in a second mode of the plurality of modes. The method may further include selectively outputting the first data and the second data, or the third data, to a display based on whether the docking station operates in the first mode or the second mode.

Wireless chargers that can properly align and securely hold an electronic device, provide power to more than one electronic device, and fold into a compact shape. One example can provide a wireless charger having an alignment feature to align an electronic device to the wireless charger. The wireless charger can further include an attachment feature to attach the electronic device to the wireless charger such that the electronic device is securely held in place relative to the wireless charger. The wireless charger can include a first leaf having first charging components for charging a first electronic device and a second leaf having second charging components for charging a second electronic device. The first leaf and the second leaf can fold together into a compact shape.

A lift table includes a base member, an air powered hydraulic powerpack assembly mounted to the base member, a tabletop, a lift assembly capable of actuated the tabletop relative to the base member, a handle extending upward from the base member, and an air supply docking station. The lift assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder assembly actuated by the air powered hydraulic powerpack. The handle includes a top portion of the handle elevated above the air-powered hydraulic powerpack. The air supply docking station is fixed to the top portion of the handle and is in fluid communication with the air-powered hydraulic powerpack assembly.

The invention relates to the related technical field of information transmission processing, in particular to a docking station adaptive data transmission optimization system and method, and the method comprises the steps: multi-module collaborative optimization docking station transmission: dynamically collecting port data, intelligently analyzing a configuration strategy, correcting cache congestion in real time, generating a control instruction, and feeding back an adjustment protocol; the technical problems that the bandwidth allocation strategy cannot adapt to the connection state of the port equipment and the sudden change of the data transmission requirement, the power distribution of the power supply is not matched with the equipment load, and the stability and reliability of the data transmission are limited are solved, the bandwidth allocation proportion of each port is dynamically adjusted, the bandwidth waste and congestion phenomena are reduced, and the data transmission efficiency is improved. The technical effects of improving the smoothness and the real-time performance of data transmission, improving the energy efficiency by cooperatively adjusting the distribution of power supply power based on a power supply power distribution strategy of an equipment compatibility thermodynamic diagram, reducing data packet loss and transmission errors by adopting a congestion risk control and cache management strategy, and improving the stability and the reliability of data transmission are achieved.

The utility model relates to a semiconductor wafer box transfer device which has high precision, high stability and high automation level and is suitable for wafer box transfer in the semiconductor production process. The device comprises a connection table arranged in a bottom area, the connection table is provided with a power assembly and a groove transmission structure which are used for lifting and transmitting a wafer box, and the periphery of the connection table is provided with an anti-vibration device made of a flexible material. And the crown block is positioned at the upper part of the device and moves along the guide system track so as to ensure smooth transfer of the wafer box among different areas. A manipulator is arranged on one side of the connection table, the tail end of the manipulator is provided with a grabbing device of an open type U-shaped structure, and a positioning column is arranged to be matched with a positioning hole in the bottom of the wafer box, so that the positioning accuracy of the wafer box is guaranteed. An automatic induction device is installed above the grabbing device and cooperates with an inductor to monitor the position of the wafer box in real time. The power assembly adopts a belt transmission system to ensure stable transmission of the wafer box.

Disclosed is a mobile robot manipulator system for handling railway inter box connectors for securement of shipping containers to the intermodal railcars, in a railway yard under an outdoor working environment, with a unique end-effector design incorporating at least two independently actuated and redundant grippers, supplemented by an additional aerial lift and aerial anchor to help stabilize the position of the movable base of the manipulator, a manipulator docking station to help protect the manipulator, end-effector, vision camera, and other sensitive equipment from damages against shock and under all weather conditions, and a sure grip methodology for safely transporting the railway inter box connector by the robot manipulator.

Disclosed in the present invention is a wafer polishing system, comprising a wafer polishing unit, a wafer cleaning unit which is arranged adjacent to the wafer polishing unit, a wafer transport channel, and a wafer transfer mechanism, at least part thereof being located in the wafer cleaning unit. A docking station is formed on the wafer transport channel, and at least part of the wafer transfer mechanism can move to the docking station, so as to transport wafers between the wafer polishing unit and the wafer cleaning unit. Further disclosed in the present invention is a wafer processing method of the wafer polishing system. In the present invention, part of the wafer transfer mechanism is located in the wafer cleaning unit, and said part can move to the docking station so as to achieve direct interaction between the wafer polishing unit and the wafer cleaning unit without any intermediate interaction link. Moreover, shortening the transfer path of wafers also reduces devices needed for wafer transferring, thereby minimizing the damage to wafers and achieving high efficiency of wafer transferring.

An apparatus comprising a surface cleaning apparatus and a docking station is provided. The surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning apparatus air flow path; a suction motor; and an air treatment member. The air treatment member comprises a first stage air treatment chamber, a stationary portion and a moveable portion. The moveable portion is moveably mounted by a mount between a closed position in which the first stage air treatment chamber is closed and an open position in which the first stage air treatment chamber is open. The docking station comprises a docking station air flow path and a docking interface. The docking interface comprises wall portions and a docking interface perimeter extending around the wall portions. When the air treatment member is docked with the docking station, the docking interface perimeter contacts the stationary portion of the air treatment member and a closed volume is provided.

Systems, devices, and methods for washing robotic cleaners are disclosed. An example robotic cleaning system may include a robotic cleaner, which may include a housing and at least one wet cleaning element including at least one cleaning surface on an underside of the housing. A docking station may include a base. A support may extend laterally from the base. The support may be configured to receive at least a portion of the robotic cleaner on top of the support. The support may define a cavity. At least one cleaning shuttle may be within the cavity and may include at least one spray nozzle and at least one mechanical contacting element. The spray nozzle(s) may be configured to spray cleaning fluid onto at least a first portion of the cleaning surface(s). The mechanical contacting element(s) may be configured to contact at least a second portion of the cleaning surface(s).

A dock for an electronic device includes a base configured to fit over at least a portion of a back surface of the electronic device, the base including a back surface and defining a first opening through the base; a tray extending from the base; and a heater module coupled, or coupleable, to the back surface of the base over the first opening. The heater module includes a fan to draw air to generate an air flow through the first opening of the base, a heating element to heat the drawn air, a temperature sensor coupled, or coupleable, to the base to monitor a temperature of the dock, the electronic device, or the heated air, and a processor configured to turn the fan and the heating element on or off in response to a temperature monitored by the temperature sensor.

A vehicle switch system for a mobile device that helps connect the mobile device to a vehicle so that certain features of the mobile device, like those pertaining to navigation and entertainment, can be easily accessed through the vehicle. The vehicle switch system is particularly well suited for use with vehicles that lack in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, as users of such vehicles oftentimes cannot access the features of their mobile devices through their vehicle. The vehicle switch system may include a vehicle switch with a switch component and a switch indicator and a docking station, where a “short press” of the switch component enables the docking station to charge the mobile device and a “long press” of the switch component initiates a process to wirelessly connect the mobile device to the vehicle electronics system. The switch indicator displays a connection status of the mobile device.

1. The name of the design product: hard disk box docking station (CM923). 2. The use of the design product: hard disk box docking station for providing multi-functional data transmission interface. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best shows the design points: perspective view.

1. Name of the design product: Docking Station Bracket (Macmini). 2. Use of the design product: For interface expansion of electronic devices. 3. Design key points of the design product: Lies in the shape. 4. Picture or photo that best shows the design key points: 3D view 1.

The present disclosure provides system and techniques that allow a device to be coupled with an electromechanical gun. The electromechanical gun may be physically coupled with a cradle of the device, and the electromechanical gun may be communicatively coupled with an electrical interface of the device. The device may include a display mechanism that is capable of visually conveying information, a power source configured to supply power to the display mechanism, an electrical interface configured to be coupled with an electromechanical gun so as to allow power to be directed from the power source to the electromechanical gun, and a processor configured to process incoming messages received from the electromechanical gun and transmit outgoing messages to the electromechanical gun. The processor may perform a handshake procedure with the electromechanical gun, and the processor may process the incoming messages or transmit the outgoing messages based on the handshake procedure.

A docking station for storing a handset. A storage tray has a first recessed area for storing the handset and a second recessed area for a passenger to grip a top surface of the stored handset. The docking station includes a second latch extended into the second recessed area to engage an indent in the bottom surface of the handset. The docking station includes a first latch extended into the second recessed area to engage an indent located in the front surface of the handset. Depression of a release actuator retracts the first latch to release the top surface of the handset. The release actuator extends through an opening in the first recessed area, which has a length sufficient to allow a finger to actuate the release actuator and grip the top surface of the remote control handset while the remote control handset is stored in the storage tray.

A modular steering wheel assembly allows for quick and secure attachment and removal of a steering wheel in vehicles or gaming setups. A steering wheel mount connects to a core via an audible rotating lock mechanism, enabling fast locking and unlocking. The core attaches to a hub mount using a pull-activated detent mechanism biased to an engaged position by a spring, ensuring stability during use. An asymmetric engagement interface ensures proper alignment, preventing incorrect attachment. A docking station provides convenient storage for unused steering wheels, keeping them organized and easily accessible. This system allows users to switch between different steering wheels without tools, enhancing customization for various driving conditions. By integrating secure and efficient locking mechanisms, the assembly offers a reliable, user-friendly solution for professional drivers, racing enthusiasts, and gaming applications where quick steering wheel changes are required.

Reproductions 1.1 to 1.9 are three perspective views and six orthographic projection views showing a first docking station for floor cleaning appliance; reproductions 2.1 to 2.9 are three perspective views and six orthographic projection views showing a second docking station for floor cleaning appliance; reproductions 3.1 to 3.9 are three perspective views and six orthographic projection views showing a third docking station for floor cleaning appliance; and reproductions 4.1 to 4.9 are three perspective views and six orthographic projection views showing a fourth docking station for floor cleaning appliance.

An autonomous robot 110 has a propulsion system of rechargeable batteries 115, a motor 116 and wheels 117. It also has charging connectors 114 and a Light Detection and Ranging, LIDAR, sensor (113). T