Mobile computing device holder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile computing devices lack a secure and convenient method to mount their bases or chargers to a wall, making it difficult to keep them in a fixed location for shared access while preventing unauthorized removal.
Innovation Solution
A wall mount fixture with a coupling apparatus and tether device that securely attaches a mobile computing device base and the device itself to a wall, allowing easy access while preventing movement beyond the tether's length.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a mobile computing device is mounted to a wall for shared access, then accessibility is improved, but the device can be easily removed or stolen
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a wall-mounted base unit and a device-coupling tether assembly. This segmentation allows the device to be easily attached and detached while maintaining security through the tether mechanism that prevents complete removal.
2Reliability
If a tether device is used to prevent device removal, then security is improved, but the device cannot be accessed freely
Solution Approach 1:
A tether device acts as an intermediary between the wall-mounted base and the mobile computing device. This intermediary component provides security by preventing complete removal while still allowing the device to be accessed and used within the tether length, thus resolving the contradiction between security and accessibility.
3Reliability
If a wall mounting system is designed with security features, then reliability is improved, but the mounting process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The wall-mounted base unit serves multiple functions: it provides structural mounting to the wall, houses the tether anchoring mechanism, and offers a mounting surface for the device. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate security components, thereby maintaining reliability while minimizing system complexity.
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AI summary
A mobile computing device holder that mounts to a wall is described. The mobile computing device holder holds a mobile computing device base, such as a docking station or charger. The mobile computing device base cradles a mobile computing device such as a smart phone or scanning device. The mobile computing device holder includes a wall mount fixture that mounts to the wall and holds the mobile computing device base. A coupling apparatus is coupled to the mobile computing device so that the mobile computing device can be tethered to the wall mount fixture. The tether device tethers the mobile computing device and coupling apparatus to the wall mount fixture so the mobile computing device can be used, but cannot be moved more than the length of the tethering device from the wall mount fixture. The mobile computing device is docked in the base when not in use.