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10-09-2021 дата публикации

FIRST NODE, PROXY-AGENT, AND METHODS PERFORMED THEREBY FOR HANDLING COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A PUBLISHER NODE AND A SUBSCRIBER NODE

Номер: WO2021176458A1
Принадлежит:

A method performed by a first node (111). The method is for handling communications between a publisher node (101) and a subscriber node (102) over a communications network (100). The first node (111), instantiates (201): a) a first proxy-agent (121) of the publisher node (101) in-line between the publisher node (101) and the subscriber node (102), and b) a second proxy-agent (122) of the subscriber node (102) in-line between the publisher node (101) and the subscriber node (102). The first node (111) also instructs (202): i) the first proxy-agent (121) to connect with and subscribe to the publisher node (101), ii) the subscriber node (102) to connect with and subscribe to the second proxy-agent (122), and iii) at least one of the first proxy-agent (121) and the second proxy-agent (122) to establish a connection with each other. Thereby, the first node (111) enables communication exchanges between the nodes (101, 102) via the proxy-agents (121, 122).

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Output device and operation unit cover

Номер: US20120051021A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

An output device which houses a portable device in an internal space and which outputs at least audio or images outputted from the housed portable device to the outside, includes: a case body including a housing portion housing the portable device; a lid body to be locked to the case body, closing the housing portion in a locked state with respect to the case body and opening the housing portion in a lock release state with respect to the case body as well as a window portion is formed; and an operation unit cover made of transparent or semitransparent rubber materials and attached to the lid body in a state of closing the window portion.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Audio port communication and power device

Номер: US20120052910A1
Принадлежит: ID Technology

Versions of the present invention have many advantages, including providing communication devices that can transact on a universal peripheral device with a host device that may have different serial interface connectors, proprietary communication protocols or mechanical shapes. Among the many other advantages include that the peripheral device does not need a power source aside from the power supplied to it by the host device. One embodiment is a communication device comprising a host device comprised of software and an audio connector input; a peripheral device comprised of an analog and digital processor, a card reader and an audio connector output; and an audio connector line connecting said audio connector output and said audio connector input.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Cell phone having air card and/or wifi card

Номер: US20120052913A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A combination Air card, Wi-Fi card, and cellular telephone. The combination includes a housing, an Air card, a Wi-Fi card, a cellular telephone, and apparatus. The Air card and the Wi-Fi card are contained in the housing. The cellular telephone is contained in and on, and operates from, the housing. The apparatus interfaces the Air card and the Wi-Fi card with a computer. In a first embodiment, the apparatus includes pins/sockets on a lower end of the housing, which interface with a card slot in a computer. In a second embodiment, the apparatus includes a USB connector pivotally hinged to a lower end of the housing, which interfaces with a USB port in the computer. In a third embodiment, the apparatus includes a USB connector extending on a cord reelingly captured in a reel on a backside of the housing, which interfaces with the USB port in the computer.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Personal Electronic Device Docking Station

Номер: US20120057293A1
Автор: Thomas Detemple
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention discloses a fixture for a mobile electronic device having two clamping elements ( 2, 4 ) and an intermediate portion ( 36, 38, 40 ) arranged essentially flush thereto. The clamping elements may be shifted or pivoted. Optional, the intermediate portion may be depressed. The intermediate portion may accommodate an image ( 36 ), a mirror, a display and/or a control panel.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Docking station for portable communication device

Номер: US20120057294A1
Автор: Se-Jin Kim
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A docking station for a portable communication device includes a body portion and a guide portion which is formed to accommodate various exterior shapes of the portable communication device and detachably coupled to the portable communication device.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Docking station for a computing device

Номер: US20120057295A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A docking station for an electronic device such as a tablet computer includes a docking chamber for receiving the electronic device and making electronic connection therewith, and further includes a retainer for displaying a photograph or other object when the electronic device is removed from the docking station.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Connection structure having guiding mechanism

Номер: US20120075793A1
Принадлежит: Shuttle Inc

A connection structure having guiding mechanism includes a female connector, a sensing unit and a status-indicating unit arranged on an electronic device, and a male connector, a trigger element and a status-indicating unit arranged a docking station. While the electronic device is close to the docking station, the sensing unit will sense the trigger element and activate the status-indicating unit. Once the status-indicating unit is aligned to the position-marking unit by a user, the female connector will be aligned to the male connector.

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Computer with door-mounted electronics

Номер: US20120099265A1
Автор: David REBER
Принадлежит: Xplore Technologies Corp

A computer includes various features that improve its functionality and/or ease of use. A modular electronics cartridge that includes a piston seal and opposed-direction latches removably engages a cartridge bay of the computer. A high intensity touch-screen display and a high power processor are disposed in a sealed compartment of the computer, and a remote heat exchanger is used to cool the sealed compartment. An interface converter/adapter converts a standard mini-PCI Express slot into a specialized mini-PCI Express slot with voice capabilities. SIM and microSD card slots mount to a pivoting door on the computer such that opening the door provides easier access to the card slots.

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Tablet Computer Case and Associated Methods

Номер: US20120106061A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Tablet computer cases and associated methods are disclosed and described. In one embodiment, a tablet computer case may include a first panel configured to releasably engage and hold a tablet computer of a predetermined size and shape, a second panel having a keyboard a hinge rotatably attaching the two panels, and a communication connector that allows the keyboard to communicate with the tablet computer.

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Tablet Computer Case and Associated Methods

Номер: US20120106062A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Tablet computer cases and associated methods are disclosed and described. In one embodiment, a tablet computer case may include a first panel configured to releasably engage and hold a tablet computer of a predetermined size and shape, a second panel having a keyboard a hinge rotatably attaching the two panels, and a communication connector that allows the keyboard to communicate with the tablet computer.

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Portable electronic device

Номер: US20120106068A1
Принадлежит: Compal Electronics Inc

A portable electronic device capable of signal or power transmission and standing on a surface in a vertical or near-vertical orientation at the same time is provided in the present invention. The portable electronic device includes a flat body having a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, and a through hole passing through the flat body, and the through hole extending from the front surface to the rear surface. Herein the through hole is adapted to couple with an external docking element for signal or power transmission. Thus, the portable electronic device is capable of signal or power transmission and standing on the supporting surface at the same time via the external docking element coupling with the through hole.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Wireless tramsmission of media from a media player

Номер: US20120115414A1
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

Wireless transmission of media from a media player is provided. A handheld media player includes a storage medium for storing a plurality of media items, a user interface for selecting one or more of the media items, a playback device for playing a selected media item for a user of the handheld media player, and a wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the selected media item to one or more media devices. The wireless transmitter can be configured to wirelessly transmit the selected media item while the playback device plays the selected media item for the user of the handheld media player.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Adapter system for a portable electronic device

Номер: US20120132715A1
Принадлежит: Motorola Solutions Inc

An adapter system including an adapter unit is described herein. The adapter unit includes receptacles shaped for removably receiving at least a portion of a portable electronic device therewithin. The adapter unit further includes at least one of an image capture device and a data capture device controllable by operating at least one user interface of the portable electronic device.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Electronic systems supporting multiple operation modes and opearation methods thereof

Номер: US20120137038A1
Принадлежит: Via Technologies Inc

Electronic systems supporting multiple operation modes are provided, wherein the electronic system includes a portable device and a docking system. The portable device at least includes one processing unit and a first operation module, wherein the processing unit includes a plurality of operation frequencies and is operable in a plurality of operation modes, and each operation mode corresponds to an operation frequency. The docking system includes a container for containing the portable device and a second operation module. When the portable device is plugged into the container of the docking system, the portable device receives a signal from the docking system, determines an operation mode of the portable device according to the received signal, adjusts the operation frequency of the processing unit corresponding to the operation mode and selectively applies the first modules or second modules to control the electronic system.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Computer system

Номер: US20120162908A1
Автор: Chien-Hung Lo, Xiang Cao

A computer system includes a notebook computer host, a supporting bracket, and a tablet personal computer (PC). The notebook computer host includes a motherboard. A receiving recess is formed in the supporting bracket. A connector is mounted on the receiving recess and connected to the motherboard of the notebook computer host. The tablet PC is detachably received in the receiving recess. A connection interface is mounted on the tablet personal computer. When the tablet PC is received in the receiving recess, the connection interface is connected to the connector, the tablet PC is powered on after powering on the notebook computer host. When the tablet PC enters a first operating system, the tablet PC functions as a display and a hard disk drive connected to the notebook computer host to communicate with the motherboard of the notebook computer host.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

System Timeout Reset Based on Media Detection

Номер: US20120173890A1
Принадлежит: MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC

In embodiments of system timeout reset based on media detection, an electronic device includes an interface connection that couples the electronic device to a peripheral. A power manager application is implemented to timeout the interface connection if user interaction with the electronic device is not detected for a timeout duration. A media data monitor is implemented to detect audio data in an audio channel of the interface connection, and initiate a reset of the timeout duration responsive to the audio data being detected. Video can continue to be rendered by the peripheral if the audio data is detected to initiate the reset of the timeout duration.

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Detachably integrated battery charger for mobile cell phones and like devices

Номер: US20120178506A1
Принадлежит: Max Moskowitz, Yeoshua SORIAS

A cell phone charger comprises a main body having embedded therein a charging circuit configured to receive line AC voltage and to convert it to a DC voltage suitable for charging the mobile device. AC prongs fold into the body in a stowed position and a connection structure formed integrally with the main body grasps onto and holds the charger secured to the cell phone device. In a preferred embodiment, the AC prongs pivot independently and lie flat against an outside surface of the main body.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Spheroidal pivot for an electronic device

Номер: US20120182227A1
Принадлежит: Flextronics Innovative Development LLC

A multi-positionable computer comprises a user interface portion and a processing portion. The user interface portion includes a path along its back surface. The user interface portion can include a slot for receiving computer peripherals. The processing portion includes a connecting member for slidably coupling the processing portion to the user interface portion, and a rolling surface for contacting an external surface. The processing portion allows the user interface portion to be oriented in one of a plurality of positions along the path. In one orientation of the user interface portion, content is automatically displayed to align with the orientation of the user interface portion. In some embodiments, a virtual keyboard is displayed when the user interface portion is oriented in a predetermined position. The processing portion includes sides adjacent to the rolling surface. In some embodiments, ports and/or connections are accessible from at least one of the sides.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Electronic device

Номер: US20120182246A1
Принадлежит: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co Ltd

An easy to use electronic device is provided. The electronic device functions as a telephone and has a display portion, an audio input portion, an audio output portion, and operation keys. The display portion has a passive element, and the operation keys have LEDs. The direction of an image displayed by the LEDs is switchable.

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Dual mode projection docking device for portable electronic devices

Номер: US20120194738A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A dual mode projection display apparatus for portable electronic device comprises: a projection device, a built-in screen, an input device and a wired or wireless connector to said portable electronic device. It has dual operation mode: in the first mode, it produces an image onto the built-in screen; in the second mode, it produces an image onto any external surface with substantially high reflectance/scattering. When connected with a smartphone, the apparatus provides a big screen and convenience input method for the user. The invention increases the functionality and utility of a smartphone.

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Stand apparatus and electronic apparatus system therefor

Номер: US20120194993A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A stand apparatus includes a holder, an elastic member, and a displacement operating portion. The holder is configured to hold an electronic apparatus so that the electronic apparatus can be inserted into and pulled out of the holder in a direction orthogonal to a thickness direction, the holder including a pair of wall portions capable of holding the inserted electronic apparatus while pressing the inserted electronic apparatus from both sides in the thickness direction. The elastic member is configured to elastically support the holder. The displacement operating portion is configured to cause the holder to move to a direction opposite to a direction of a repulsion force of the elastic member in response to insertion of the electronic apparatus and to displace at least one of the pair of wall portions to press the electronic apparatus along with the movement.

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Docking Station System

Номер: US20120194994A1
Автор: Bruce Lloyd
Принадлежит: Individual

A portable docking station system is designed to mount a portable computing device flush onto a musical instrument. The system features buttons or openings so the user can easily access the controls on the computing device such as volume and power. The system features a housing having a eject system allowing the edge to pivot which provides ease in installing and removing an attached portable computing device. The system is adjustable to receive computing devices of various sizes and thicknesses. Fillers or spacers are added to the system to accommodate various computing devices.

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

USB stacking devices and applications

Номер: US20120196653A1
Автор: Scott C. Harris
Принадлежит: Individual

A modular device formed with USB connectors. The USB can be used for connecting different kinds of devices, for example memories, user interfaces and the like. The USB devices can be piggybacked. In an embodiment, the USB devices can be located in a cavity formed inside the computer. Another embodiment forms a modular cellular telephone.

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16-08-2012 дата публикации

Portable data processing system and signal input/output device thereof

Номер: US20120210034A1
Автор: Ikujin Ko
Принадлежит: Teco Image Systems Co Ltd

A portable data processing system includes a handheld communication device and a signal input/output device. The signal input/output device includes a casing, communication module, an input module, an output module and a bridging unit. The input module is used for generating and outputting a control command. When the handheld communication device is accommodated within the receiving space and connected with the communication module, the handheld communication device is operated according to the control command. The output module is used for outputting a data signal generated by the handheld communication device in real time.

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23-08-2012 дата публикации

Locking device, electronic device, and locking method

Номер: US20120212910A1
Принадлежит: Fujitsu Ltd

A locking device includes a first slide part having a first lock part and configured to be movable, a second slide part having a second lock part and configured to support the first slide part and be movable independently from the first slide part, and a lock arm part configured to be movable in a direction intersecting with the first slide part and the second slide part and engage with the first lock part and the second lock part at a locking position to prevent the first slide part and the second slide part from moving.

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30-08-2012 дата публикации

Docking station for electronic device

Номер: US20120218722A1
Автор: Wen-Ching Yu
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

A docking station includes an enclosure, two hook assemblies, a transmission assembly, a button and a pusher assembly. The enclosure defines a receiving room, two first through holes and a second through hole. The hook assemblies pass through the first through holes to secure an electronic device. The transmission assembly engages with the hook assemblies to drive the hook assemblies move forward and backward in the first through holes to be coupled to and uncoupled from the electronic device. The button extends into the receiving room from outside of the enclosure and used to drive the transmission assembly move. The pusher assembly passes through the second through hole to push the electronic device away from the enclosure. When the hook assemblies are detached from the electronic device, the pusher assembly push the electronic device detach from the enclosure.

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

Holding Device and Electronic Device Including the Same

Номер: US20120243152A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A holding device includes a plurality of holding sections each including a recess or an opening through which a hand of a user can be inserted; and a connection section connecting the plurality of holding sections to each other. When the holding device is fixed to two surfaces of an electronic device which are adjacent to each other, a handle that can be held by the user with a hand and a grip belt that can be supported by the user with the hand can be connected to each other via the connection section. Thus, the number of parts can be reduced and management of parts is easy.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

System and method for starting up application of electronic device

Номер: US20120259439A1
Автор: Jun Li

In a method for starting up an application of an electronic device, usage histories of applications, which have used an audio channel of the electronic device, are read from a log file of a storage system of the electronic device when a headphone is inserted to a headphone socket of the electronic device and no application previously activated is using the audio channel. A menu list of icons of the applications is displayed on a display of the electronic device. An application selected from the menu list by a user is started up.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Display for hand-held electronics

Номер: US20120268103A1
Принадлежит: Merchandising Tech Inc

The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices and security sensors without continuous hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are preferably triggered via wireless signals.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Mountable device

Номер: US20120268878A1
Автор: Renato L. Smith
Принадлежит: Smith Renato L

A mountable device having a structure configured to be mounted to something. The mountable device has a display device holder, a keyboard holder rotatably coupled to the structure, a motor coupled to the keyboard holder, and a sensor.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

Systems and methods for selecting parameters used in a portable patient monitor

Номер: US20120317327A1
Автор: Jack Balji, Scott Eaton
Принадлежит: Mindray DS USA Inc

A patient monitoring system includes a patient monitor and a plurality of docking stations. Each docking station is associated with a set of patient monitor configurations. Interfacing the patient monitor with a particular docking station allows a user to select one or more of the set of patient monitor configurations associated with the particular docking station for use in the patient monitor.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Ergonomic handle for smartphone video recording

Номер: US20130005401A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

The present invention provides an ergonomically designed smartphone handle mount device that attaches and secures itself to a smartphone to facilitate operation of video recording. The device includes a grippable handle portion, mount structure for securing a smartphone, controls for controlling recording and/or zooming, and an electronic connection interface for providing electronic communication between the controls of the handle mount device and the smartphone. The device provides a quick and convenient way to take advantage of the increasingly high resolution capabilities of smartphones and may completely eliminate the need for other camcorder devices for many users. The recording, zooming, or other buttons or controls may be within easy reach of the user's fingers when gripping the handle portion of the device.

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10-01-2013 дата публикации

Accessory device for mobile host device

Номер: US20130012241A1
Принадлежит: ZEEMOTE Tech Inc

A method and apparatus for an accessory device for a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows walkie-talkie communication between an accessory device and a mobile host device as well as control by the accessory device of functions of the mobile host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows simplified speed dial control of a mobile phone host device. In other embodiments, accessory devices provide walkie-talkie communication with a mobile host device and provide positioning information to a mobile host device so that an application on the mobile host device can track locations of a plurality of accessory devices. These and other embodiments are more fully disclosed herein.

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10-01-2013 дата публикации

Underlaying device for a computer device

Номер: US20130013837A1
Автор: Yu Chia Liu
Принадлежит: KAIJET Tech INTERNATIONAL Ltd

An underlaying device includes a main signal port, an expanding signal port, a signal process component, and a power connector. The main signal port is receiving and sending a communication signal from/to the computer device by means of a main signal wire. The expanding signal port is receiving and sending the communication signal from/to an external expanding device. The signal process component is coupled between the main signal port and the expanding signal port for transforming the communication signal into a signal which is able to be received and sent between the main signal port and the expanding signal port. The power connector is supplying power by means of a power wire. The underlaying device is suitable for various computer devices and is able to integrate the functionality of connection ports.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Holster Profile Detection via Electric-Field Proximity Sensor Technology

Номер: US20130017814A1
Принадлежит: Research in Motion Ltd

A mobile electronic device is used with a case and contains a processor, at least one electric-field proximity detector adapted to detect a non-magnetic proximity activator in the case and a component configured to effect setting a state indicator in a device profile in dependence on an output from the at least one electric-field proximity detector.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Display device

Номер: US20130021293A1
Автор: Jun Nakai
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A PND ( 10 ) having a touch panel ( 18 ) is provided with a switch ( 31 ) turned on when an operator holds the PND ( 10 ) by one hand. Further, the PND ( 10 ) is configured to change and set a touch detection threshold to detect, according to “ON” or “OFF” of this switch ( 31 ), whether the operator touches the touch panel ( 18 ). By this means, it is possible to increase the detection accuracy of a touch operation in a simple configuration.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Adaptive user interface for multi-source systems

Номер: US20130036366A1
Принадлежит: Google LLC

A multi-source client-host system that maintains a uniform look & feel user interface, including a host device including a central processing unit, a storage memory for storing look & feel parameters for a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface employing a plurality of graphic images for user interaction, and a display for displaying the graphic images employed by the graphical user interface, a client device that can be attached to and detached from the host device, including a central processing unit, and a configuration program for generating at least one of the graphic images employed by the graphical user interface, the at least one of the graphic images conforming to the look & feel parameters, and a communication channel between the host transceiver and the client transceiver, for data transmission.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

System and method for controlling a function of an electronic device through a network

Номер: US20130040631A1
Принадлежит: Research in Motion Ltd

The disclosure provides a system, method and device for controlling function on an electronic device. The method comprises: receiving a communication from a communication network at the first device, the communication addressed to an account accessed by the first device and providing a first request for a meeting, a start time for the meeting and a second request to control a function of the first device for the meeting; identifying a component on the first device associated with the function; and deactivating the component when the start time arrives on the first device.

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21-02-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle system for managing external communication

Номер: US20130045689A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A hands-free system for a vehicle is provided, where the hands-free system sends and receives communication from a personal electronic device. The hands-free system includes a vehicle control module that is in communication with at least one vehicle system for determining if the vehicle is in a condition to receive input regarding operation, a display, and a hands-free control module. The hands-free control module is in communication with the display and the vehicle control module. The hands-free control module is in communication with the personal electronic device for sending and receiving an external communication from the personal electronic device. The hands-free control module has a memory and a message delivery filter algorithm.

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Dock For Portable Electronic Devices

Номер: US20130058022A1
Принадлежит: VIEIRA SYSTEMS Inc

This document generally describes docking stations for portable computing devices with one or more of a variety of features, such as a near horizontal tray into which a portable computing device can be placed (e.g., a tray with an angle between 5-25 degrees from horizontal), embedded microphones and/or speakers, and/or input jacks for external microphones and/or speakers.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Expansion input/output device

Номер: US20130067117A1

An expansion input/output device includes a body having a receiving space, an input unit, a second transmission unit, and a third transmission unit. A handheld electronic device can be received in the receiving space and functions as a computation processing center. The expansion input/output device integrates an input function of the input unit to provide a user-friendly input interface, and sends an audio/video signal of the handheld electronic device from a first transmission unit of the handheld electronic device to an external display device through the second transmission unit and the third transmission unit to provide a large display view. The expansion input/output device expands the applicability and integration capacity of the handheld electronic device and enhances ease of use thereof.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Audio controller of a docking station

Номер: US20130073066A1
Принадлежит: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP

A method for managing audio of a device including scanning for an audio controller of a docking station coupled to the device, determining whether an audio device is coupled to an audio interface of the docking station if the device is coupled to the audio controller, and transferring audio between the device and the audio controller of the docking station if the audio device is coupled to the audio interface of the docking station.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Peripheral device for portable electronic device

Номер: US20130077213A1
Принадлежит: Chi Mei Communication Systems Inc

A peripheral device includes a slide mechanism, and a first and second extension portions having a number of function modules. The first and second extension portions are fixed to the slide mechanism and slide relative to each other in an opened position or closed position driven by the slide mechanism.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Cover lifting structure and electronic system with cover lifting structure

Номер: US20130077216A1
Автор: Shin-Min Lee
Принадлежит: ASUSTeK Computer Inc

A cover lifting structure is suitable for a body of an electronic device. The body has a recess. The cover lifting structure includes a first rotating member, a second rotating member, an elastic member and a pushing member. The first rotating member pivoted to the body with a first axis. The second rotating member pivoted to the first rotating member with a second axis. The elastic member is propped against the first and the second rotating members. The first rotating member closes the recess, and the second rotating member contacts against the pushing member in a first state. The first rotating member opens the recess, and the second rotating member moves away from the pushing member in a second state. In a third state, the first rotating member closes the recess, and the second rotating member falls behind a stroke to the first rotating member.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus Cover with Keyboard

Номер: US20130088431A1
Принадлежит: Nokia Oyj

An apparatus including a first section having a display; and a second section movably connected to the first section. The second section forms a cover for the display. The cover has a first portion and a second portion movably connected to the first portion. The first and second portions are configured to cover different portions of a front of the display. The second portion is pivotably connected to the first section by the first portion. The second portion has a keyboard thereon.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Connectivity Sled for Electronic Pairing and Physical Cooperation Between a Mobile Device and Associated Peripheral Devices

Номер: US20130109316A1
Автор: Hanjin Lee
Принадлежит: Koamtac Inc

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method offering a specialized modular sled systems for combination, both in a physically proximate sense, and electronically peripheral devices such as a compact bar code scanner, magnetic strip reader, IC card reader, RF tag reader, charging base, multi-threat monitors, biometric verification modules, etc., without the need for cables, and with structural capabilities that offer the ability for a user to employ the same in substantially simultaneous fashion through a consolidated physical integration that eliminates awkward manual manipulation of the same.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Computing device operable to work in conjunction with a companion electronic device

Номер: US20130109371A1
Принадлежит: Hu Do Ltd

A computing device is operable to work in conjunction with a companion electronic device. The computing device and the companion electronic device each have their own electronics and/or own operating system and each is able to construct a partial or complete user environment. The computing device is operable to send data to the companion device, on request of the companion device, which the companion electronic device then uses to locally construct its own user environment, in whole or in part.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Docking device with a built-in network share module

Номер: US20130111096A1
Автор: Nai-Chien Chang
Принадлежит: Individual

A docking device with a built-in network share module is coupled to an external electronic apparatus via a connector, thereby providing additional hardware functions to the electronic apparatus. The docking device is provided with a built-in network share module including a network input port, a wireless network chip, and an antenna unit. The docking device is coupled to an external modem via the network input port, so that the docking device can access the Internet via the modem. Further, the network share module is coupled to a processing unit inside the docking device, so that the electronic apparatus can access the Internet via the docking device and the modem. Further, the wireless network chip is configured to convert network signals and transmit the converted network signals to the outside via the antenna unit, thereby sharing the wireless network with the outside.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Speaker docking station

Номер: US20130117487A1
Автор: Wilson Wai Sing Leung
Принадлежит: Alco Electronics Ltd

A speaker docking station for an iPad has a housing having a seat for supporting the iPad resting thereon in either portrait or landscape position, a dock connector, an operating circuit for processing an audio signal from the iPad via the connector, and two speaker drivers for reproducing sound based on an audio signal from the iPad and processed by the operating circuit. The connector is connected to the operating circuit by a cable extending outside the housing. The seat has a void, e.g., hole or recess, for accommodating the connector when the iPad is supported by and resting on the seat in the portrait position. The cable is of a sufficient length such that the connector will remain in connection with the iPad when the iPad is turned and supported by and resting on the seat in the landscape position.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Security enhancing apparatus for attaching to an electronic device

Номер: US20130120913A1
Принадлежит: PRECISE BIOMETRICS AB

An apparatus for attaching to an electronic device, where the electronic device comprises an electrical connector, a back side, a display arranged on a side opposite to the back side, and lateral sides connecting the back side and the side opposite to the back side is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first body; an electrical connector; a slot for insertion of a smartcard; a fingerprint reader; and circuitry connected to the electrical connector.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for controlling usb switching circuit in portable terminal

Номер: US20130138838A1
Автор: Soon Do Kim
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An apparatus and method for automatically switching the operation mode of a switching circuit in a portable terminal are provided. If an external device is connected to a connector interface unit, a signal is detected from the connector interface unit. The type of external device is identified by the detected signal. If the identified external device is a communication device, a communication mode is activated and a signal path is established between an internal module and the external device during the communication mode. A determination is made as to whether an internal event occurs in the portable terminal and an external event occurs in the external device, during the communication mode. The mode of the connector switching circuit is switched to a sleep mode if the internal and external events have not occurred.

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Securing Mobile Computing Devices

Номер: US20130148289A1
Автор: KWON Kitae
Принадлежит: infiniWing, Inc.

Systems for securing mobile devices such as laptops are provided. Such systems are characterized by two end members, each with a male electrical connector, that engage opposite sides of mobile device, a crossbeam between the two end members that cradles the underside of the mobile device, and a mechanical linkage that is used to release the mobile device. In addition to a slim form factor, systems of the present invention can comprise registration posts to align a top edge of the mobile device to the crossbeam, a receptacle for a power adapter connector, and a locking mechanism to lock an end member to the crossbeam and optionally also lock the power adapter connector to the system. 1. A component of a computer dock , the component comprising: a first surface,', 'a second surface generally perpendicular to the first surface, and', 'a third surface generally parallel to the first surface;, 'a housing including'}a first electrical connector extending from the first surface; anda receptacle defined within the housing and sized to receive a power adapter connector.2. The component of wherein the electrical connector comprises a USB connector.3. The component of wherein the receptacle intersects the second surface to define a groove in the second surface extending perpendicular to the first surface claim 1 , and wherein the receptacle further intersects the first surface to define an opening in the first surface.4. The component of wherein the component further includes a securing mechanism configured to secure the power adapter connector within the receptacle.5. The component of wherein the securing mechanism comprises a lever.6. The component of wherein the securing mechanism is configured to impart a tipping force to the power adapter connector when the securing mechanism is released.7. The component of further comprising locking mechanism different than the securing mechanism.8. The component of further comprising a female electrical connector extending into the ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Method for integrating a mobile communication device and a portable electronic device and portable computer module thereof

Номер: US20130150120A1
Принадлежит: Wistron Corp

A method for integrating a mobile communication device and a portable electronic device is disclosed. A protection cover and an electronic-device body of the portable electronic device are pivotally connected for containing the mobile communication device. The mobile communication device is removably and rotatably connected to the electronic-device body. The method includes detecting whether the mobile communication device is coupled to the electronic-device body by the mobile communication device, detecting whether the protection cover is open by the mobile communication device when the mobile communication device detects electrical connection of the mobile communication device to the electronic-device body, detecting whether the mobile communication device is rotated to a position parallel to a horizontal surface to generate a detection result by the mobile communication device when the protection cover is open, and switching the mobile communication device to a touch mode or an image capturing mode according to the detection result.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Support stand and electronic device having the same

Номер: US20130155596A1
Автор: Tsai-Yun Sun
Принадлежит: Wistron Corp

A support stand is disclosed. The support stand includes a first base body, a connecting member, a second base body, and a support member. The first base body includes an input device and a first electric connector, wherein the first electric connector is electrically connected to the input device. The connecting member is connected with the first base body. The second base body is connected with the connecting member, and the second base body is rotatable relative to the first base body via the connecting member. The support member is connected with the first base body, and it can balance the support stand when the first base body is not located on the same plane.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Computer Wall Docking Station

Номер: US20130159583A1
Принадлежит: Dana Innovations

A wall-mounted docking station for a portable computer connects the portable computer to a media entertainment system. The media entertainment system can have multiple zones throughout a room and/or a building, and can play audio, video, images, or other media stored on the portable computer to any zone or a combination of zones. Preferably, the docking station also provides power to the portable computer, and could optionally provide both power and data connectivity over a power line. 1. A docking station for coupling a portable device to an entertainment system , comprising:a wall-mount that receives the device; anda power connector that provides both (a) power to the device and (b) a data interface over a power line to the entertainment system.2. The docking station of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless interface to receive commands.3. The docking station of claim 2 , wherein the wireless interface is programmable to receive commands from at least two different media system controllers.4. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the data interface communicates with a media entertainment system coupled with the power line.5. The docking station of claim 1 , further comprising a power outlet. This application is a divisional of allowed U.S. utility application with Ser. No. 12/357,286 filed Jan. 21, 2009 which is a continuation-in-part of allowed U.S. utility application with the Ser. No. 11/585,039, which was filed on Oct. 23, 2006, and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,493,142 on Feb. 17, 2009, which claims priority to U.S. utility application with the Ser. No. 10/936,975, which was filed on Sep. 9, 2004, and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,155,214 on Dec. 26, 2006, These and all other extrinsic materials discussed herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Charging Contact System

Номер: US20130162211A1
Принадлежит: Qwest Communications International Inc

Novel tools and techniques are described for waterproof charging contact system. In one aspect, the charging contact system may comprise docking station comprising a first set of compliant charging contacts for a tablet computer system and a second set of compliant charging contacts for a handset computer. Each compliant charging contact comprises a charging pin pressed into an elastomer diaphragm inserted within a body of the docking station. The tablet computer system comprises a first set of static charging contacts configured to mate with the first set of compliant charging contacts. The handset comprises a second set of static charging contacts configured to mate with the second set of compliant charging contacts.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Docking station

Номер: US20130163187A1
Принадлежит: Pegatron Corp

A docking station is used to hold an electronic apparatus and includes a docking body and a hinge module. The docking body includes an operation interface and a hinge portion. The hinge module includes a hinge element and a holding element. The hinge element is pivotally connected to the hinge portion and connected to the holding element. The holding element and the docking body form a groove. The holding element for holding the electronic apparatus is rotatable relative to the docking body for more than 270 degrees through the rotation space provided by the groove until being stopped by the docking body.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

External electrical connection for a portable electronic device

Номер: US20130163196A1
Принадлежит: Research in Motion Ltd

A portable electronic device includes: a housing, a processor provided in the housing, a rechargeable power pack provided in the housing in communication with the processor, apertures extending through the housing, insulating portions of the housing being provided between the apertures, a location of the apertures being selected to map out a graphical element, electrical contacts in communication with the battery for charging the battery, the electrical contacts being sized to be received in the apertures and wherein the insulating portions are provided for insulating the electrical contacts from one another.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Expanding device for portable electronic apparatus

Номер: US20130175909A1
Принадлежит: Wistron Corp

An expanding device for a portable electronic apparatus is disclosed. The expanding device includes a main body for placing the portable electronic apparatus and a sliding assembly disposed in the main body. The sliding assembly includes a slide track element disposed in the main body, a sliding element, and a cover. The sliding element is slidably coupled to the slide track element and slides between a receiving position and an extending position relative to the main body. The cover is pivotally connected to the sliding element and includes a fixing portion. When the sliding element is moved towards outside of the main body to the extending position, the cover can be rotated relative to the sliding element, and the portable electronic apparatus can be fixed on the main body via the fixing portion of the cover.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Cellphone transfer stick

Номер: US20130190047A1
Автор: David Roberts, JR.
Принадлежит: Individual

A generally rectangular shaped cellphone transfer stick that includes a casing with a distal end, a memory system that is housed within the casing that includes a flash memory that stores data and a billing coding system to ensure a user's cellphone account is properly billed, an input connector to insert into the user's cellphone and an attachment ring disposed on the casing that hangs or attaches the cellphone transfer stick to an exterior attachment device. The memory system also receives any combination of downloaded user data, one or more ring tones or one or more games from the user's broken cellphone that is transferred and downloaded onto the user's new cellphone.

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

DOCKING STATION AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130194742A1
Принадлежит: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.

A docking station and an electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a portable computer and a docking station. The docking station includes a body, a base and a connecter, and the portable computer is detachably connected to the docking station. The base is movably connected to the body. The connecter disposed on the base is movable with the base relative to the body. The body is electrically connected to the portable computer via the connecter, and thus the portable computer can move relative to the docking station. 1. A docking station for a portable computer to be detachably connected to , wherein the portable computer includes a display panel , the docking station comprising:a body; a first element having a hinge, wherein the hinge is connected to the body for the base to be rotated, and for the portable computer rotating relative to the docking station to be an open state or a close state; and', 'a second element movably connected to the first element; and, 'a base, movably connected to the body, comprisinga connector disposed at the second element to move with the base relative to the body, wherein the body is electrically connected to the portable computer via the connector, the portable computer rotates relative to the body via the first element and slides relative to the body via the second element.2. The docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the portable computer is connected to the second element along a direction parallel to the display panel.3. The docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the base further includes a fixing part claim 1 , and the fixing part holds the portable computer along a direction parallel to the display panel.4. The docking station according to claim 3 , wherein the fixing part is a pair of concave portions movably disposed at two opposite sides of the connector claim 3 , and the concave portions approach to each other to hold the portable computer.5. The docking station ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

DOCKING STATION AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130201619A1
Принадлежит: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

A docking station and an electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a portable computer and a docking station. The docking station includes a body, a base and a connecter, and the portable computer is detachably connected to the docking station. The base is movably connected to the body. The connecter disposed on the base is movable with the base relative to the body. The body is electrically connected to the portable computer via the connecter, and thus the portable computer can move relative to the docking station. 1. A docking station for a portable computer to be detachably connected to , wherein the portable computer includes a display panel , the docking station comprising:a body; a third element having a hinge, wherein the hinge is connected to the body for the base to be rotated, and for the portable computer rotating relative to the docking station to be an open state or a close state; and', 'a fourth element pivotally connected to a distal end of the third element; and, 'a base, movably connected to the body, comprisinga connector disposed at the fourth element to move with the base relative to the body, wherein the body is electrically connected to the portable computer via the connector, the portable computer rotates relative to the body via the third element and rotates relative to the third element via the fourth element.2. The docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the portable computer is connected to the fourth element along a direction vertical to the display panel.3. The docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the portable computer is a tablet computer claim 1 , and the docking station further comprises a physical input module disposed at the body.4. An electronic apparatus claim 1 , comprising:a portable computer including a display panel; anda docking station detachably connected to the portable computer, wherein the docking station includes:a body; a third element including a hinge, ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DOCKING STATION

Номер: US20130205060A1
Принадлежит: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.

A docking station for a portable electronic device includes a body. The docking station includes a power receiving interface coupled to the body and configured to receive electrical power from a power supply. The docking station includes a universal data interface configured to communicatively couple the docking station with the portable electronic device. The docking station includes a power providing interface in electrical communication with the power receiving interface and configured to deliver electrical power to the portable electronic device. 1. A docking station for a portable electronic device comprising:a body;a power receiving interface coupled to the body and configured to receive electrical power from a power supply;a universal data interface configured to wirelessly communicatively couple the docking station with the portable electronic device; anda power providing interface in electrical communication with the power receiving interface and configured to deliver electrical power to the portable electronic device.2. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the power providing interface is configured to wirelessly deliver electrical power to the portable electronic device.3. The docking station of claim 1 , further comprising an accessory interface configured to simultaneously communicatively couple the docking station with a plurality of accessory devices.4. The docking station of claim 3 , wherein the accessory interface comprises a wireless accessory interface to communicatively couple the docking station wirelessly with the plurality of accessory devices.5. The docking station of claim 3 , wherein the power providing interface is further configured to deliver electrical power wirelessly to one or more of the plurality of accessory devices.6. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the universal data interface is configured to support a communication standard used by a plurality of manufacturers of portable electronic devices.7. The docking station ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM COMPRISING A DOCKING STATION AND A HANDHELD DEVICE

Номер: US20130208416A1
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

The system of the invention comprises a docking station () and a handheld device (). The docking station () has a bathtub shape following the contours of the handheld device () tightly and comprises four walls (). The inner part of the four walls () is curved so that the handheld device () is guided during docking. 1. A system comprising a docking station for docking with a handheld device and said handheld device , the docking station having a bathtub shape following the contours of the handheld device tightly and comprising four walls , the inner part of the four walls being curved so that the handheld device is guided during docking2. A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the height of the walls is chosen such that the top side of the walls is higher than or of the same height as the center of gravity of the handheld device when the handheld device is docked in the docking station.3. A system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the height of the walls is between 20 mm and 30 mm and the center of gravity of the handheld device is positioned at maximum 25 mm of the bottom surface of the handheld device.4. A system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the height of the walls is 25 mm.5. A system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the handheld device is 50 mm high.6. A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a space exists at the front side of the docking station between the handheld device and the docking station and the center of gravity of the handheld device is positioned at the front half of the handheld device.7. A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the docking station further comprises at least one weight.8. A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the handheld device comprises an analyzer.9. A docking station for use in the system as claimed in .10. A handheld device for use in the system as claimed in .11. A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the docking station further comprises an extrusion at opposite walls claim 1 , wherein the handheld device comprises ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for wireless communication between a telephone and a hearing aid

Номер: US20130208932A1
Принадлежит: Widex AS

The present invention relates to a system comprising a telephone ( 10 ) and a hearing aid ( 40 ). The analog signal to the loudspeaker ( 11 ) of the telephone ( 10 ) is picked up and digitalized at the telephone where after it is wirelessly transmitted to the hearing aid ( 40 ) using a radio transceiver at the telephone ( 10 ), coupling with a radio at the hearing aid. The sound from the telephone ( 10 ) is hereby transmitted directly to the hearing aid without relying on the acoustic coupling between the telephone speaker ( 11 ) and the hearing aid microphones and may further be transmitted to both left and right hearing aid at the same time. The invention provides a telephone, a hearing aid and a method of communicating with a hearing aid.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP, MOBILE DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE MOBILE DEVICE

Номер: US20130215569A1
Автор: Oh Seung-Min
Принадлежит: SK HYNIX INC.

A mobile device includes a docking unit for docking with an external device, and an integrated circuit chip including an impedance matching circuit for impedance matching of an internal bus outside of the integrated circuit chip, wherein activation or deactivation of the impedance matching circuit is determined based on whether the docking unit is docked. 1. A mobile device comprising:a docking unit for docking with an external device; andan integrated circuit chip including an impedance matching circuit for impedance matching of an internal bus outside of the integrated circuit chip,wherein activation or deactivation of the impedance matching circuit is determined based on whether the docking unit is docked.2. The mobile device of wherein claim 1 , when the impedance matching circuit is activated claim 1 , the impedance matching circuit is turned on/off under a control of the integrated circuit chip including the impedance matching circuit claim 1 , and when the impedance matching circuit is deactivated claim 1 , the impedance matching circuit substantially maintains a turn off state.3. A mobile device comprising:a battery;a power socket configured to receive external power;a power switch unit configured to provide power of the battery or external power supplied to the power socket as internal power; andan integrated circuit chip including an impedance matching circuit for impedance matching of an internal bus outside of the integrated circuit chip,wherein activation or deactivation of the impedance matching circuit is, determined based on a power source of the internal power provided by the power switch unit.4. The mobile device of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , when the impedance matching circuit is activated claim 3 , the impedance matching circuit is turned on/off under control of the integrated circuit chip including the impedance matching circuit claim 3 , and when the impedance matching circuit is deactivated claim 3 , the impedance matching circuit ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for using a smartphone

Номер: US20130217442A1
Автор: Boris Djordjevic
Принадлежит: MITAB Inc

An apparatus and method is provided for using a smartphone is provided. The apparatus can include a tablet having a slot for receiving a cartridge configured to receive and interface with the smartphone. The tablet can further have a touch screen configured to operate the smartphone when loaded into the cartridge and inserted into the cartridge slot. The tablet can further have an external or auxiliary antenna disposed in the housing configured to interface with the smartphone.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

Mobile Device Docking Station

Номер: US20130219098A1
Принадлежит: RPT COMMUNICATIONS INC.

A docking station adapted to receive and communicate with one or more mobile device. An interchangeable docking module can be removably engaged on the docking station. The docking module is adapted to receive a mobile device. Once the mobile device is received (“docked”) in the docking module, the docking station may be operable to deliver an electric current to charge the mobile device. A communication link between the docking station and the mobile device may also be established. A user may configure various functions of the mobile device using the docking station. 1. A docking station for a mobile device , the docking station comprising:(a) an interface adapted to receive a docking module that is removably mountable to the interface, the docking module adapted to receive the mobile device; and(b) a communication module operable to enable communication between the docking station and the mobile device.2. The docking station of further comprising a processor claim 1 , a memory device claim 1 , and a speaker claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to obtain a dial tone from the memory device and output the dial tone over the speaker.3. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein said docking module is operable to deliver a charging current to the mobile device when the mobile device is placed in the docking module and the docking module is mounted to the interface.4. The docking station of claim 3 , wherein the charging current is delivered wirelessly to the mobile device.5. The docking station of claim 4 , wherein the wireless delivery is inductive charging.6. The docking station of claim 3 , wherein the communication module enables communication only upon the docking module delivering the charging current.7. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the communication is provided by Bluetooth claim 1 , IEEE 802.11 claim 1 , infrared or radio frequency.8. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the interface is positioned on a user facing surface of the docking ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Customized hardware selection for a mobile phone

Номер: US20130225246A1
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

A method of customizing hardware by an end user for a mobile phone is provided. The method includes receiving from an end-user a selection of a mobile phone shell from a set of mobile phone shells, sending to the end-user a subset of interchangeable hardware components having different functions, and receiving from the end-user a selection of at least one hardware component from the subset of interchangeable hardware components. The subset of interchangeable hardware components is generated based on a compatibility between the selected mobile phone shell and the set of available interchangeable hardware components.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Dynamic Resource Management in Mobile Computing Devices

Номер: US20130227188A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Provided are techniques for physically coupling, via a docking port, a first stand-alone computing device to a communication bus coupled to a set of processing resources; detecting, by the communication bus, the coupling; responsive to the detecting of the coupling, correlating the stand-alone computing device to a subset of the set of processing resources; signaling, by the communication bus, each resource of the subset of the coupling; and responsive to the signaling, dynamically configuring the stand-alone computing device and each resource of the subset to enable the stand-alone computing device to utilize, each resource of the subset.

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Image capturing device

Номер: US20130235216A1
Принадлежит: ASUSTeK Computer Inc

An image capturing device includes an image capturing module and a base module. The image capturing module includes a sub base unit and an image capturing unit. The image capturing unit generates an image signal to the sub base unit. The base module receives the image signal from the sub base unit and transmits the image signal to an electronic device via wireless transmission.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Mobile Device Security System and Method

Номер: US20130244613A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A mobile device including a user interface, a plurality of software modules receiving a plurality of device activity data concerning one or more activities of the mobile device, software executing on the mobile device for presenting, via the user interface, a prompt for first device activity data indicative of a past activity of the mobile device, software executing on the mobile device for receiving a response to the prompt via the user interface, and software executing on the mobile device for verifying the accuracy of the response and unlocking the mobile device if the response corresponds to the first device activity data.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Notebook with Mobile Telephone Receptacle

Номер: US20130260822A1
Автор: Shing-Wai David Wu
Принадлежит: MADCOW PRODUCTS Ltd

A notebook computer device has a body and a display panel pivotally attached to the body. A receptacle is provided in the body to receive a mobile touch screen telephone in an orientation to present the telephone's touch screen to the user for use as a notebook computer touchpad while viewing the display panel. A display interface is provided for relaying signals from the mobile telephone so that user-manipulation of the touch screen is conveyed to the display panel.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

MOBILE DEVICE THAT DOCKS WITH MULTIPLE TYPES OF DOCKS

Номер: US20130275643A1
Автор: Teltz Richard
Принадлежит:

A multi-display device can interface with two or more different types of docking stations. The device can determine the type of dock and change the pin outs for a connector to interface with that dock. Once docked, the device can determine a charge status for the device and the dock to present the status to the user. Further, the dock can enter one of several modes, including a call receipt mode and an entertainment mode. The modes allow for expanded functionality for the device while docked. Two particular docks, the laptop dock and the smart dock, provide special functionality with the device. 1. A method , comprising:providing a device;docking the device with a first dock;based on the first dock, providing a first configuration while docked;docking the device with a second dock;based on the second dock, providing a second configuration while docked, wherein the first and second configurations are different.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each dock is identified upon docking.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the device includes a dock connector claim 2 , and claim 2 , at least one pin of the dock connector receives a signal to identify the first dock or the second dock.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the first dock is to a tablet.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the second dock is a smart dock.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein a third dock is to a personal computer.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein a configuration of the docking is different for the first claim 5 , second claim 5 , and third docks.8. The method of claim 2 , wherein the dock is identified through a wireless connection.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the docking is wireless.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein a docked configuration is the same for a dock whether connected through a wireless connection or a wired connection.11. A device claim 9 , comprising:a first screen;a second screen;a memory; after docking with a first dock, receiving an first identifier for the first dock;', ' ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Tablet Storage and Transportation Device

Номер: US20130277930A1
Принадлежит:

A tablet storage device includes a module on a cart frame that includes a wheeled base. A cart module defines a selectively accessible interior space having multiple storage slots within the interior space for holding tablets. In some cases a tablet storage device holds multiple tablets using two or more modules in a stacked arrangement on a wheeled base. Each module can hold a portion of the multiple tablets within storage slots within an interior space inside the module. The storage slots may have connectors for connecting to tablets, and the cart frame can have a network connection system that is adapted to provide a network connection for each tablet that is connected to one of the connectors. The cart frame may also have a power supply system for charging each tablet that is connected to one of the connectors. 1. A tablet storage device for holding a plurality of tablets , comprising:a cart frame including a wheeled base;a first module defining a selectively accessible first interior space, the first module having a plurality of storage slots within the first interior space adapted to hold a first portion of the plurality of tablets; anda second module defining a selectively accessible second interior space, the second module having a plurality of storage slots within the second interior space adapted to hold a second portion of the plurality of tablets;wherein the cart frame is adapted to hold the first and second modules in a stacked arrangement on the wheeled base.2. The tablet storage device of claim 1 , wherein:the storage slots of the first and second modules have connectors for connecting to the plurality of tablets; andthe cart frame has a network connection system, the network connection system adapted to provide a network connection for each tablet that is connected to one of the connectors.3. The tablet storage device of claim 2 , wherein the network connection system includes a wireless transmitter.4. The tablet storage device of claim 2 , wherein ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Stand and drawing-easel attached to a keyboard to use with mobile electronic devices

Номер: US20130279100A1
Принадлежит:

A stand attached to a physical keyboard that holds devices with slate form-factor such as tablets, smartphones, media players and e-book readers. The keyboard-stand combination can hold devices in multiple angles optimal for reading, web-browsing, typing and drawing. The footprint of the keyboard-stand combination is expandable. A minimal ‘storage-position’ provides sufficient stability to be used on a table-top. The non-skid base surface of the stand prevents sliding when actuating mobile electronic devices with fingers. An ‘extended-position’ gives extra footprint and stability to be used in inclined planes or low-friction surfaces also preventing toppling. Optionally the stand can also hold a sliding-stylus for use with such mobile electronic device. Such stylus can be place in a storage position optimized for transport, or in an easy-to-reach inkwell. 1. A stand and drawing-easel device attached to a keyboard to use with electronic devices comprising:a stand-alone keyboard;a stand core with a nesting area for securing a mobile electronic device;and extension wedge;the stand core fixably attached to the stand-alone keyboard; andthe stand core moveably attached to the extension wedge.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprisinga sliding-rail on the stand core;a sliding rail on the extension wedgein a storage-position, the extension wedge fits under the stand-alone keyboard by sliding into a sliding-rail; andin an extended-position, the extension wedge slides into a sliding-rail; and has extra support/stability needed for use on inclined or uneven areas.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the extension wedge is comprised of a pinching sliding rail that, when slid into a rail channel of the stand core a top and bottom rail is compressed in a manner forcing the two rails to narrow towards each other when paced into a receiving rail channel on the stand core; anda compression force retains the extension wedge in the rail channel and ensure its engagement with ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Tablet Storage Device

Номер: US20130279109A1
Принадлежит:

A tablet storage device includes a frame having a plurality of slots, at least one of which is adapted to hold a tablet. A docking station can be disposed in at least one slot. In some cases the docking station is configured to align a tablet as the tablet is positioned in the slot such that a corresponding port in the tablet aligns with, and connects to, a connector. The frame also has a surface to attach the device to a vertical surface and can have a door that can be moved from an open to a closed position and adapted to retain at least one tablet held within at least one slot when the door is closed. A power supply system and/or a network connection system can be provided with the tablet storage device. 1. A tablet storage device , comprising:a frame having a surface to attach to a vertical surface, the frame having a plurality of slots, at least one of the plurality of slots adapted to hold a tablet such that the frame is adapted to hold at least one tablet;a power supply system for charging the at least one tablet; anda network connection system for providing a network connection to the at least one tablet.2. The tablet storage device of claim 1 , wherein:the plurality of slots are arranged in a plurality of rows and at least two columns; andthe frame has at least one door that can be moved from an open position to a closed position, the at least one door being adapted to retain each tablet held within a row of slots when the door is in the closed position.3. The tablet storage device of claim 1 , wherein a docking station is disposed in at least one slot claim 1 , the docking station having a connector claim 1 , the docking station configured to align a tablet as the tablet is positioned in the slot such that a corresponding port in the tablet aligns with claim 1 , and connects to claim 1 , the connector.4. The tablet storage device of claim 1 , wherein:a first docking station is disposed in at least one slot, the first docking station having a connector, the ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130279110A1
Принадлежит: Square, Inc.

A point-of-sale system includes a stand that supports a tablet computer. The tablet computer can run a merchant application to provide the typical functionality for a point-of-sale system. The stand can be rotatable to face either the merchant or the customer. The stand can incorporate a card reader. The tablet computer can be connected through a hub to other peripheral components, such as a controllable cash drawer, a printer and/or a bar code reader. The cash drawer can include a slidable drawer having sliding rails that are hidden from a top view of the drawer. 1. A stand for supporting a tablet computer;a frame including a horizontally extending bottom portion, a front portion extending vertically from a front end of bottom portion, and a back portion extending vertically from a back end of the bottom portion;a cradle attached to the back portion of the frame and configured to releasably support the tablet computer with a face of the tablet computer at an oblique angle relative to the bottom portion, a top surface of the front end of the frame positioned lower than a bottom edge of the cradle, the cradle including a data connector configured to mate to a data port of the tablet computer;a card reader including a vertical slot in the front portion of the frame, the slot parallel to a horizontal axis in a plane defined by the face of the tablet computer; andcircuitry configured to direct signals from the card reader to the data connector.2. The stand of claim 1 , wherein the card reader comprises a card stripe reader or a card chip reader.3. The stand of claim 2 , further comprising a near-field communication card reader positioned in the back portion.4. The stand of claim 2 , wherein the vertical slot extends across an entire width of the front portion.5. The stand of claim 1 , wherein the oblique angle is between about 40° and 65°.6. The stand of claim 1 , wherein the cradle is pivotally attached to the back portion of the frame and rotatable about a horizontal ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Keyboard device with a support for supporting a keyboard

Номер: US20130279141A1
Автор: Chih-hao Chen
Принадлежит: Darfon Electronics Corp

The invention discloses a keyboard device including a keyboard and a support for protecting the keyboard or accommodating a portable information processing device. The support of the invention is capable of rotate in a direction away from the keyboard to be at a supporting state. The support of the invention is also capable of rotate in a direction toward the keyboard to cover whole of the top of the keyboard.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Docking station for computerized bill presenter system

Номер: US20130290591A1
Принадлежит: Leaf Holdings Inc

Embodiments described herein generally relate to a docking station which can serve as a self-contained mobile and cloud connected communication system. In some embodiments, a docking station includes a docking portion that defines a recess configured to removably receive a portion of a computerized bill presenter. The docking station also includes a charging mechanism disposed in the docking station, which is coupleable to the computerized bill presenter. The charging mechanism is configured to charge a power source disposed in the computerized bill presenter and is also configurable to provide two-way communication between the docking station and the computerized bill presenter. The docking station also includes a communications module configured to provide wireless two-way communication between the docking station and a host device over a network and between the docking station and the one or more computerized bill presenters over the network.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Mobile Device Docking Station

Номер: US20130297844A1
Принадлежит: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

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. 1. A docking station for facilitating simultaneous use of multiple electronic devices , the docking station comprising:a wireless communication interface allowing a mobile device having video capabilities to communicate wirelessly with the docking station;at least one connection interface for connecting an audio device to the docking station; andat least one processor for facilitating the connection of the mobile device having video capabilities to the docking station and the connection of the audio device to the mobile device having video capabilities.2. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication interface supports cellular radio connections claim 1 , Wi-Fi claim 1 , Bluetooth claim 1 , and near field communication.3. The docking station of claim 2 , wherein the audio device is a telephone.4. The docking station of claim 3 , wherein the at least one processor enhances the functionality of the telephone by incorporating video signals from the mobile device to enable video conferencing.5. A method for connecting an audio device with a mobile device having video capability claim 3 , the method comprising:providing a wireless communication interface allowing a mobile device having video capabilities to communicate wirelessly with a docking station;connecting an audio device to the docking station using at least one connection interface; andutilizing at least one processor for facilitating the connection of the mobile device having video capabilities to the docking station and the connection of the audio device to the mobile device having video capabilities.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein providing a wireless communication interface supports cellular radio connections claim 5 , Wi-Fi claim 5 , ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Element for engaging a portable media player

Номер: US20130299668A1
Принадлежит: Bang and Olufsen AS

An element for engaging a portable media player and an assembly of an element and a media player, where the element is adapted to engage the media player and facilitate orientating the media player in each of four different orientations: upright portrait mode, upright landscape mode, horizontal portrait mode and nearly horizontal landscape mode. In addition, the element is adapted to determine the orientation of the media player and operate built-in speakers accordingly. Also, the media player may be operated to initiate or shift to software or applications predetermined for each individual orientation.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Adapter device for tablet computer

Номер: US20130301200A1
Автор: Elton Yu Man Leung
Принадлежит: Elton Yu Man Leung

This application relates an adapter device for tablet computer. This adapter device comprises a stylus and an adapter for fixing the stylus onto the tablet computer. The adapter is comprised of a buckling part and a plug-in part, wherein the buckling part is configured to fix the stylus and the plug-in part is plugged into an interface port of the tablet computer. The stylus can be attached onto the tablet computer by the adapter so as to bring convenience for user to achieve and improve accuracy of input. It also provides convenient means for stylus storage to prevent the stylus from loss.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

UTILITY MODULE

Номер: US20130304142A1
Принадлежит: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.

A defibrillator system optimizes the timing and manner of applying a defibrillator charge to a patient based upon data provided to the defibrillator from a utility module or one or more external devices. A parameter module on the utility module provides the defibrillator with patient parameter information. Devices external to the utility module may provide the utility module with coaching data that the utility module may pass through to the defibrillator as a proxy to the external devices. The utility module may also provide external devices with patient data that the utility module may pass through to the external devices as a proxy to the defibrillator on a scheduled or other basis. The utility module may additionally provide a reserve of power to enable defibrillators to be used where power is unavailable and to enable defibrillators to deliver multiple charges more readily anywhere, anytime. 1. A docking station for a defibrillator including an energy storage module for storing an electrical charge and a defibrillator processor , comprising:a utility module adapted to receive a defibrillator and to provide data to the defibrillator when the defibrillator is connected to the utility module, the utility module including a parameter module configured to detect a parameter of a patient.2. The docking station of further comprising a bridge back configured to provide the data to the defibrillator when the defibrillator is connected to the utility module.3. The docking station of wherein the bridge back is integrated with the utility module.4. The docking station of wherein the bridge back is attached to the utility module.5. The docking station of wherein the bridge back further comprises a data outlet adapted to mate with a defibrillator data connect port of the defibrillator when the defibrillator is connected to the utility module.6. The docking station of wherein the utility module provides power to the defibrillator when the defibrillator is connected to the ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Handheld Device Ecosystem with Docking Devices

Номер: US20130304959A1
Автор: Chiang Ryan P.
Принадлежит:

A handheld device that can be reconfigured according to environment data. The handheld device can connect to different docking stations and the handheld device may be reconfigured differently for each docking station. When the handheld device connects to a docking station, the handheld device receives a set of parameters (environment data) and the handheld device uses this set of parameters to reconfigure itself. The reconfiguration includes selecting an application based on the set of parameters and launching the selected application. 1. A method , for reconfiguring a mobile device , comprising the steps of:connecting the mobile device to a docking station;receiving, at the mobile device, a plurality of environment parameters;selecting an application from a plurality of applications stored in a storage unit on the mobile device according to the plurality of environment parameters; andexecuting a selected application by the mobile station.2. The method of further comprising the steps of:interrupting a previously executing application before executing the selected application; andresuming the previously executing application after the mobile device being disconnected from the docking station.3. The method of further comprising the steps of:disconnecting the mobile device from the docking station; andstoring application data related to the selected application in the storage unit.4. The method of further comprising the steps of:checking whether there is a new version of the selected application; anddownloading to the mobile device the new version of the selected application from a remote server if there is a new version of the selected application.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of environment parameters are captured by the mobile device.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of environment parameters comprise a plurality of photos and the step of selecting an application from a plurality of applications stored in a storage unit on the ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Multipurpose ultra-portable electronics cable

Номер: US20130309901A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A configurable cable for supporting an/or coupling a portable media device includes a main body with a first electrical connector on a terminal end thereof, a trunk extending from an opposing terminal end of the main body, and a second electrical connector formed on a terminal end of the trunk, wherein the second electrical connector is electrically coupled to the first electrical connector via wires running through a core of the trunk. Left and right legs extend from the opposing terminal end of the main body and on either side and substantially parallel to the trunk such that the body, trunk, and legs are disposed substantially in a plane in a first position of the configurable cable. The trunk and left and right legs are bendable from the first position into at least one of a plurality retained positions out of the plane.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIRECT PAIRING IN A WIRELESS DOCKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130311692A1
Принадлежит: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

Various aspects of the present disclosure enable a docking procedure where a dockee, when docking with a docking host that manages a docking environment, can become directly paired with the peripherals in the docking environment in a straightforward fashion. Furthermore, a persistent direct pairing may be established such that after a first docking session, subsequent docking sessions where the dockee is directly paired with the same peripherals can further be expedited. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described. 1. A method operable at a docking host for direct pairing between a dockee and a peripheral paired with the docking host , the method comprising:establishing a first communication link with the peripheral such that the docking host is a P2P group owner (GO) and the peripheral is a P2P client of the docking host;establishing a second communication link with the dockee such that the dockee is a P2P client of the docking host; andtransmitting information to the dockee over the second communication link to enable the dockee to establish a tunneled direct link setup (TDLS) connection with the peripheral.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:severing the first communication link with the peripheral.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:broadcasting an advertisement message indicating TDLS as a payload connection option.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:receiving a request from the dockee to utilize TDLS as its payload connection type for direct communication with the peripheral.5. A method operable at a dockee for direct pairing with a peripheral in a docking environment managed by a docking host claim 3 , the method comprising:establishing a first communication link with the docking host such that the docking host is a P2P group owner (GO) and the dockee is a P2P client of the docking host;receiving information from the docking host over the first communication link to enable the dockee to establish a ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING DIRECT PAIRING IN A WIRELESS DOCKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130311694A1
Принадлежит: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

Various aspects of the present disclosure enable a docking procedure where a dockee, when docking with a docking host that manages a docking environment, can become directly paired with the peripherals in the docking environment in a straightforward fashion. According to one example, a dockee may transmit a peripheral direct connect request to a docking host. In response, the docking host can send a peripheral direct pair request to the peripheral and a peripheral direct connect response to the dockee, where each message includes respective information to enable the direct pairing between the dockee and the peripheral. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included. 1. A dockee , comprising:a communication interface;a storage medium; and establish a docking session with a docking host;', 'transmit, via the communication interface, a peripheral direct connect request to the docking host;', 'receive, via the communication interface, a peripheral direct connect response from the docking host, wherein the peripheral direct connect response includes information to enable the dockee to directly pair with a peripheral; and', 'establish a direct communication link with a peripheral in accordance with the received information., 'at least one processor coupled to the communication interface and the storage medium, the at least one processor adapted to2. The dockee of claim 1 , wherein the peripheral direct connect request comprises a direct pairing method indicator adapted to indicate a direct pairing method to be employed to directly pair with the peripheral claim 1 , wherein the indicated direct pairing method is selected from a group of direct pairing methods comprising tunneled direct link setup (TDLS) claim 1 , peer-to-peer (P2P) with a Wi-Fi Simple Configuration (WSC) procedure claim 1 , and P2P with forwarded group credentials.3. The dockee of claim 1 , wherein:the peripheral direct connect request comprises a direct pairing method indicator adapted to ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Mobile Computer Workstation

Номер: US20130322002A1
Принадлежит: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

A mobile computer workstation for use with a computer network is disclosed. The workstation can include a wheeled chassis having a vertical beam that supports a horizontal work surface. An input device tray is located at a front side of the work surface and a bracket located at a rear side of the work surface mounts a display screen to the workstation above and off the work surface. A power unit including a battery charger and a battery is mounted to the chassis and supplies power to the display screen. 1. A mobile computer workstation , comprising:a wheeled chassis comprising a beam having a substantially vertical first member and a second member connected to the first member, the second member being movably positionable relative to the first member;means for movably positioning the second member relative to the first member;an actuator for operating the said means;a horizontal work surface supported by the beam such that a vertical height of the work surface is dependent on the position of the second member relative to the first member;a docking station for a computer supported adjacent to a first side of the work surface;a keyboard tray adjacent to a second side of the work surface opposite to the first side; anda power unit located on a lower end of the chassis and comprising a battery charger and a rechargeable battery, the power unit being electrically connected to the docking station.2. A mobile workstation , comprising:a wheeled chassis comprising a dolly assembly and a telescopingly adjustable vertical beam;a substantially horizontal tray supported by the chassis, the tray having an upper surface defining a substantially unencumbered work surface;wherein the beam connects the tray to the chassis, the beam having a first member connected to the dolly assembly and a second member connected to the tray;wherein the beam can position and hold the tray at a plurality of user-selectable vertical heights;a display device supported by the tray and adjacent to a ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Docking station and portable apparatus

Номер: US20130322011A1
Автор: Chun-Liang Yeh
Принадлежит: Pegatron Corp

A docking station includes a docking body and a hinge structure. The docking body includes a casing having an articulated portion and an operation interface disposed at the casing. The hinge structure is connected with the docking body vertiginously and includes a hinge assembly and a pivot portion. The hinge assembly includes a pivot, a fixed rack, a rotating rack, a first positioning cam set and a second positioning cam set. The pivot is connected with the pivot portion, while the pivot portion is articulated with the articulated portion. One end of the pivot is connected with the fixed rack. The fixed rack is connected with the docking body. The rotating rack is rotatable relative to the fixed rack and has a first spacing angle by the first positioning cam set and a second spacing angle by the second positioning cam set.

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Methodology for using smartphone and mobile computer in a mobile compute environment

Номер: US20130326104A1
Автор: Timothy K. Strommen
Принадлежит: Nvidia Corp

Embodiments of the present invention may be directed to an apparatus comprising a user interface docking device. The user interface docking device may include a first dock connector, a second dock connector, a battery, and a built-in keyboard. The first dock connector is operable to create a pairing between the user interface docking device and a wireless computing device. The second dock connector is operable to create a pairing between the user interface docking device and a mobile computer. The wireless computing device and mobile computer, when paired, are operable to combine resources for execution of tasks. The user interface docking device is operable to interact with content on the wireless computing device and the mobile computer. The apparatus may also include an inductive charging pad operable to facilitate a pairing between the number of peripheral units and user interface docking device via a near-field wireless connection.

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

Method for reducing the number of power terminal connectors

Номер: US20130328399A1
Принадлежит: Lenovo Singapore Pte Ltd

A method for reducing the number of connectors for connecting a tablet unit and a base unit is disclosed. The tablet unit includes a system device and a first connector connected to a power line for supplying power from the base unit. The base unit includes a second connector configured to be connected to the first connector when the base unit is combined with the tablet unit. The tablet unit also includes a battery unit capable of supplying power to the system device through the power line. An external power-supply circuit is also capable of supplying power to the system device from an AC/DC adapter through the power line. Since power can be supplied from the battery unit or the AC/DC adapter to the tablet unit through the power line alone, the number of connector terminals can be reduced.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

DOCKING STATION FOR PORTABLE TERMINAL

Номер: US20130335914A1
Автор: LEE John-Gy
Принадлежит:

A docking station for a portable terminal includes: a body configured with a connection member to allow the portable terminal to be removably mounted to the body; and the connection member is installed to be movable on the body, the connection member comprising connection terminals, wherein when the portable terminal is mounted on the docking station, the connection member approaches the portable terminal to connect the connection terminals to the portable terminal. The connection body, in which the connection terminals are arranged, can be moved together with a portable terminal on the body of the docking station while being connected with the portable terminal using a point contact structure. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the risk of damage of the connection body due to the movement of the portable terminal Further, the connection body may approach to a portable terminal by the attractive force of one or more magnetic bodies or the like to connect the connection terminals with the portable terminal. 1. A docking station for a portable terminal , comprising:a body configured with a connection member to allow the portable terminal to be removably mounted to the body; andthe connection member installed on the body and comprising connection terminals,wherein when the portable terminal is mounted on the docking station, the connection terminals of the connection member approach the portable terminal to connect to the portable terminal.2. The docking station as in claim 1 , further comprising:a magnetic body installed on the connection member,wherein when the portable terminal is mounted, the connection member approaches the portable terminal to be attached to an outer peripheral surface of the portable terminal by an attractive force between the magnetic body and the portable terminal.3. The docking station as in claim 1 , wherein a pair of magnetic bodies are arranged on the connection member claim 1 , and the connection terminals are arranged between the ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATING MECHANISM AND DOCKING STATION USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130335915A1
Принадлежит: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A docking station for an electronic device includes a housing, an elevating mechanism, and a connector. The elevating mechanism is received in the housing. The connector is secured to the elevating mechanism and is driven by the elevating mechanism to move between a working position when it is protruding out of the housing, for communicating with the electronic device, and an unworking position when it is retracting into the housing. An elevating mechanism used in a docking station is also provided. 1. A docking station for an electronic device , comprising:a housing;an elevating mechanism being received in the housing; anda connector secured to the elevating mechanism;wherein the connector is capable of being driven by the elevating mechanism to move between a working position protruding out of the housing for communicating with the electronic device and an unworking position retracting in the housing.2. The docking station as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the elevating mechanism comprises a driving component and an elevating component movably secured to the driving component claim 1 , the connector is secured to the elevating component; the driving component is capable of being moved between a first position for raising the elevating component to expose the connector out of the housing and a second position for dropping the elevating component to retract the connector into the housing.3. The docking station as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the driving component comprises a bottom plate and an elevating portion claim 2 , the elevating portion comprises a supporting portion and an inclined portion slantingly connected to the supporting portion; the vertical height between an end of the inclined portion connected to the supporting portion and the bottom plate is larger than the vertical height between an end of the inclined portion opposite to the supporting portion and the bottom plate.4. The docking station as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the supporting portion is ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

DOCKING STATION

Номер: US20130336510A1
Принадлежит:

A docking station for docking of a plurality of portable media devices includes a main body, a plurality of accommodation units to accommodate the plurality of portable media devices, the plurality of accommodation units being provided in one side of the main body, and a plurality of docking ports to provide electrical connection between the plurality of portable media devices and the docking station, the plurality of docking ports being installed in the plurality of accommodation units, wherein each of the plurality of docking ports supports electrical connection between the docking station and any one of the plurality of portable media devices belonging to different product groups. Accordingly, a plurality of portable media devices belonging to different product groups is freely connected to one docking station to reproduce a sound signal, thereby improving user convenience. 1. A docking station for docking of a plurality of portable media devices , the docking station comprising:a main body;a plurality of accommodation units to accommodate the plurality of portable media devices; anda plurality of docking ports to provide electrical connection between the plurality of portable media devices and the docking station, the plurality of docking ports being installed in the plurality of accommodation units,wherein each of the plurality of docking ports supports electrical connection between the docking station and any one of the plurality of portable media devices belonging to different product groups.2. The docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of docking ports support data communication and power transmission between the docking station and any one of the plurality of portable media devices.3. The docking station according to claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of interface units to perform the data communication between the docking station and any one of the plurality of portable media devices belonging to different product groups.4. The ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MOBILE DEVICE DOCKING

Номер: US20130346661A1
Принадлежит:

Methods and apparatuses for attaching a portable electronic device to a docking system, the method including establishing a connection between a portable device and a docking system using a magnetic force generated between a flexible magnetic interface attached to the docking system and magnetic material attached to the portable device. The methods and apparatuses also include transferring power to the portable device using the connection. In addition, the methods and apparatuses include transferring data between the portable device and the docking system using the connection. 1. A method of docking a portable device , comprising:establishing a connection between the portable device and a docking system using a magnetic force generated between a flexible magnetic interface attached to the docking system and magnetic material attached to the mobile device;docking the portable device via the connection;transferring power to the portable device using the connection; andtransferring data between the portable device and the docking system using the connection.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic force creates a mechanical connection between the docking system and the portable device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic force creates an electrical connection between the docking system and the portable device.4. A docking system claim 1 , comprising:a flexible magnetic interface operable to establish a connection between a portable device and the docking system and attach the portable device to the docking system using the connection, wherein the connection is established by using a magnetic force generated between the flexible magnetic interface and magnetic material attached to the portable device; anda transmitting component operable to transfer power and data to the portable device using the connection.5. The docking system of claim 4 , wherein the magnetic force creates a mechanical connection between the docking system and the portable device.6. ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, EXPANDING PLATFORM AND COMBINATION APPARATUS THEREOF

Номер: US20140002974A1
Принадлежит: WISTRON CORPORATION

An expanding platform includes a main body, a moving element, a first elastic element and at least one operating element. The main body includes a stop portion. The moving element connects moveably to the main body and includes at least one fixed element. The at least one operating element connected movably to the moving element can move relative to the moving element, and each operating element includes a first operating portion and a second operating portion. The moving element is fixed at an initial position by the stop portion blocking the second operating portion. The first operating portion is pressed when inserting a portable electronic apparatus, and the second operating portion can be moved to escape from the stop portion. The moving element moves to a locking position by the first elastic element and locks the portable electronic apparatus by the at least one fixed element. 1. An expanding platform for inserting a portable electronic apparatus , the expanding platform comprising:a main body, including a stop portion;a moving element, being connected movably to the main body to move to an initial position or a locking position relative to the main body, the moving element including at least one fixed element protruded from the main body;a first elastic element, including two ends connected respectively to the main body and the moving element; andat least one operating element, being connected movably to the moving element to move relative to the moving element, each said operating element comprising a first operating portion and a second operating portion, the first operating portion protruding from the main body, and the second operating portion being disposed at a height corresponding to the stop portion;wherein the moving element is fixed at the initial position by the stop portion blocking the second operating portion; the first operating portion is pressed when inserting the portable electronic apparatus, and the second operating element is moved to ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Device security system

Номер: US20140013810A1
Принадлежит: DCI Marketing Inc

An electronic device security system allows an authorized user to quickly remove an electronic device from an advertising display. The electronic device security system includes a plurality of retention tabs to secure the tablet computer and an electronic lock and motor to raise a tablet lift pad to release the device.

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Near field communications-triggering for wireless display/docking

Номер: US20140017999A1
Автор: Charles L. Brabenac
Принадлежит: Intel Corp

Described herein are techniques related to devices with wireless docking capabilities and more particularly near field communications-based techniques for docking and undocking devices. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

Shielded Heat-Dissipating Lap Cushion

Номер: US20140026789A1
Автор: Joe Born, Kara Lineas
Принадлежит: Individual

A lap cushion, for supporting an electronic device on a users lap, provides thermal insulation and cooling airflow between the electronic device and the user. The cushion further includes a shield positioned between the top surface and the electronic device where the shield is electrically-conductive and electrically-grounded so as to provide radiation absorption of RF electromagnetic radiation emanating from the electronic device.

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