Wireless Docking Station for Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current docking stations for mobile devices are limited in their ability to provide interoperability and access to peripheral connections, and they often require physical connections for charging, which restricts their functionality and usability, especially for smartphones and tablets.
Innovation Solution
A wireless docking station that uses NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi to connect with mobile devices, providing an inductive charging surface, multiple peripheral connections, and authentication features, allowing for seamless interaction with virtual desktop infrastructure and cloud computing environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a docking station uses physical connectors for mobile devices, then power transfer and connection reliability are improved, but device compatibility and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical connector system with a wireless electromagnetic field-based power transfer system. The docking station uses electromagnetic induction to transfer power and data to mobile devices without physical contact, eliminating connector compatibility issues while maintaining reliable communication through RF-based protocols.
2Use of energy by moving object
If a docking station uses physical connectors for mobile devices, then power transfer efficiency is improved, but ease of operation and device portability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical plug-and-play docking with wireless electromagnetic coupling. Power is transferred through electromagnetic induction when the device is near the docking station, eliminating the need for precise mechanical alignment while maintaining efficient power transfer through optimized electromagnetic field coupling.
3Reliability
If companies deploy standalone computers for each user, then access to enterprise services and data is improved, but infrastructure cost and device portability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal docking station that can serve multiple users and device types simultaneously. The system provides enterprise service access through wireless connectivity to multiple mobile devices, eliminating the need for dedicated standalone computers for each user while maintaining reliable access to corporate resources.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient charging and connectivity of mobile devices to various peripherals and virtual workspaces, reducing the need for standalone computers and enhancing user experience by providing a versatile and secure docking solution that is agnostic to device type and model.
Implementation Method 1
The docking station is a device that can physically and/or wirelessly connect to a computer. The docking station can utilize wireless standards well known in the art to wirelessly connect to the computer, such as NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the invention are related to systems and methods for a docking station that wirelessly connects to a mobile device, facilitates charging the mobile device, and enables the mobile device to interact with a virtual desktop infrastructure.