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20080228982 | Modular Expandable Mobile Navigation Device - An expandable system for mobile navigation facilitates a modular implementation of structural units to add desired functionality to a base navigation device. The system is embodied as a handheld mobile navigation device in one arrangement, including a base unit housing containing circuitry for determining a geographic location of the navigation device and a module unit housing containing circuitry for delivering additional functional activity. In particular, the base unit housing includes a primary interface for interconnecting with a secondary interface of the module unit housing, to enable signals generated or handled by a circuitry component of the module unit to be relayed to the circuitry of the base unit housing. Additionally, the module unit housing is configured to be releasably attached directly with the base unit housing upon the primary interface and secondary interface interconnecting with one another, to form the mobile navigation device as a physically connected package. | 09-18-2008 |
20080228983 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO WHICH AN OPTION DEVICE CAN BE MOUNTED AND A RECORDING MEDIUM - The present invention relates to an electronic device enabling an option configuration including an option device to be displayed on an information processing apparatus even if the information processing apparatus does not know the option device. The electronic device includes a storage unit storing respective device information items of the electronic device and the option devices; an option determination unit determining which option device is currently mounted to the electronic device; an option position detection unit detecting a position of the option device determined by the option determination unit relative to the electronic device; and an option configuration information generation unit generating option configuration information for displaying on the display unit of the information processing apparatus based on the device information items in the storage unit, a determination result of the option determination unit and the position of the option device detected by the option position detection unit. | 09-18-2008 |
20080244144 | HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL FOR ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT APPLIANCE - A hand-held remote control includes an emitter for emitting a control signal recognizable by an entertainment appliance. The housing of the remote control includes a longitudinally-extending recess for receiving a portable media player. A first interface device within the recess communicates with a second interface device of the portable media player when the portable media player is received in the recess. An electromagnetic radiation transmitter is disposed within the housing for transmitting data received from the first interface device. | 10-02-2008 |
20080263252 | DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE, SERVER DEVICE, DATA COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND DATA COMMUNICATION PROGRAM - A data communication system including a portable electronic device, a server device and a cradle device for mediating transmission and reception of data between the portable electronic device and the server device. | 10-23-2008 |
20080270664 | Powered docking station - A docking station apparatus having a support tray with a support surface between opposing first and second faces and at least partially surrounded by a fence portion; a clamp with a jaw portion extended from a sled portion, the sled portion slidable relative to the support surface of the support tray between a substantially retracted position having the jaw portion substantially adjacent to the first face and a substantially expanded position having the jaw portion substantially spaced away there from; an electrical interface support with a jaw portion extended from a sled portion, the sled portion slidable relative to the support surface of the support tray between a substantially retracted position having the jaw portion substantially adjacent to the second face and a substantially expanded position having the jaw portion substantially spaced away there from; and a novel linkage mechanism mechanically linking the clamp with the electrical interface support. | 10-30-2008 |
20080270665 | Electronic device docking system - An electronic device docking system, comprising an electronic device having a touch pad and a recessed area, the touch pad and recessed area disposed on a working surface of the electronic device, the recessed area configured to receive an input device. | 10-30-2008 |
20080288701 | Method for protecting a connection interface in a computer-docking assembly - A method for protecting a connection interface in a computer-docking assembly comprising rotating at least partially a computer-support assembly about an arm assembly while moving the computer-support assembly toward a connection interface of the base station and while the arm assembly is at least partially rotating about the base station. The method for protecting additionally comprises aligning generally the computer-support assembly with the connection interface of the base station to posture the computer-support assembly in proximity to the interface connection of the base station for protecting the interface connection. A method for engaging a portable computer including moving away from a base station at least one engager member bound to a computer-support assembly. The base station and the computer-support assembly are rotatably connected to an arm assembly. The method for engaging additionally includes moving the computer-support assembly away from the base station while rotating about the arm assembly, and positioning the computer-support assembly in a posture for receiving a portable computer. The method for engaging further additionally includes disposing a portable computer in the computer-support assembly, and contacting at least one surface of the portable computer. | 11-20-2008 |
20090031069 | DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, CRADLE APPARATUS, SERVER APPARATUS AND DATA COMMUNICATION METHOD - A data communication system includes a server apparatus and a cradle apparatus. The cradle apparatus includes a first communication section, a second communication section, a connection detection section, a notification control section, and a relay control section. The server apparatus includes a communication section, a data preparation section, and a communication control section. | 01-29-2009 |
20090037633 | GRAPHICS PROCESSOR IN A DOCKING STATION - A system that includes a docking station comprising a graphics processor and a transceiver. The system also includes a computer comprising a display. The computer is in communication with the docking station. The graphics processor receives input signals from the computer and, as a result, provides output signals to the computer. The computer uses the output signals to display images on the display. | 02-05-2009 |
20090037634 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTERNAL DATA TRANSFER IN A PERSONAL STORAGE DEVICE - A micro-watt class sensing device uses host-computer Input/Output (I/O) capabilities when transferring data to/from the host-computer directly from/to memory in the sensing device. This capability allows data to be directly transferred (downloaded/uploaded) to/from the host system at a higher rate when a host system is present. | 02-05-2009 |
20090063744 | SMART DOCK FOR CHAINING ACCESSORIES - A system for communicating between an accessory and an electronic device includes a first interface, a second interface, and a docking station. The first interface is configured to communicate with the electronic device. The second interface is configured to communicate with the accessory. The docking station is coupled to the first interface and the second interface. The docking station is configured to receive a set of preferences from the accessory and forward the set of preferences to the electronic device. | 03-05-2009 |
20090113104 | INPUT DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - Input devices and methods of operating the same are described. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a housing, a display screen, a main input device, a wireless receiver, a carrier bay, and an auxiliary input device. The main input device translates user manipulations of the main input device into control signals. The auxiliary input device is sized and arranged to be carried in and attached to the carrier bay in a docked state and detached from the carrier bay in an undocked state. In the undocked state, the auxiliary input device translates user manipulations of the auxiliary input device into control signals and wirelessly transmits the control signals for reception by the wireless receiver. In the docked state, the auxiliary input device is unresponsive to user manipulations of the auxiliary input device. The apparatus additionally includes a graphics controller in the housing that presents a graphical user interface on the display screen in accordance with the control signals received by the wireless receiver from the main input device and the auxiliary input device. | 04-30-2009 |
20090138644 | Switch architecture independent of media - A network device for handling data and a method for handling data in a network device are disclosed. The network device includes at least one media port and at least one high speed docking station, communicating with the at least one media port. At least one master is provided in the network device, where the at least one master is connected to the at least one high speed docking station. The master is configured to handle and process data received by the at least one media port and passed to the master through the at least one high speed docking station. The network device is configured to handle media ports of different media types. Thus, the device can handle data received through different media ports that have different media types with the same master, making the network device easily configured to meet a customer's needs. | 05-28-2009 |
20090150590 | RECONFIGURABLE COMPUTING ARRAY WITHOUT CHASSIS - A computing device having a unique form factor and adapted for connecting to an external device is described. The computing device includes external connector(s), computing node(s), a power unit, and a flexible enclosure structure encasing them. The enclosure structure is made of flexible materials so that the computing device forms a physically integrated unit free of a rigid frame and can be mechanically supported by its external connectors without a chassis. At least one computing node has a computing state machine and programs that controls the behavior of the computing nodes at least during a connection event and a disconnection event. The computing device can be hot-swapped and function properly between these events. Also described is a reconfigurable computing system that includes one or more computing devices described above and one or more host computers, as well as programming techniques for accomplishing hot swapping of the computing devices. | 06-11-2009 |
20090164688 | Apparatus and Method of Mobile Media Presentation Portable Electronic Device - A method of mobile media presentation includes receiving content wirelessly with a portable electronic device and selectively interfacing the portable electronic device with at least one host device via a docking station. Playback of the content can then switch between the portable electronic device and the host device. | 06-25-2009 |
20090198854 | FILE STORAGE FOR A COMPUTING DEVICE WITH HANDHELD AND EXTENDED COMPUTING UNITS - A handheld computing unit includes a processing module, a main memory interface for coupling to a main memory, a baseband processing module, an RF section, a block I/O interface for coupling to a hard disk, a handheld bus structure, and a handheld connection structure. The hard disk stores at least one fixed handheld user application, at least one fixed handheld user file, at least one selectable user application, and at least one selectable user file. The at least one selectable user application and the at least one selected user file were transferred from an extended hard disk of the extended computing unit when the handheld computing unit was coupled to the extended computing unit. | 08-06-2009 |
20090248939 | PORT REPLICATING APPARATUS - A docking assembly including a port replicating apparatus is disclosed. The docking assembly includes a port replicating apparatus including (i) a housing having a major dimension defined by a first terminal end and a second terminal end, (ii) at least one interface for connecting to a portable electronic device, and (iii) a plurality of connectors in the housing for connecting to a plurality of peripheral devices. A base is also included in the docking assembly. It is capable of mechanically coupling to at least the first terminal end of the housing of the port replicating apparatus, such that the major dimension of the housing is vertically oriented. | 10-01-2009 |
20090265497 | USB Dock - A USB device securement apparatus is disclosed. The USB device securement apparatus includes a dock that includes a device side and an attachment side. The device side of the dock receives the USB device and the attachment side of the dock is coupled to a surface. This arrangement provides proper securement of the USB device during retail, transportation, and storage. | 10-22-2009 |
20090292851 | DOCKING STATION FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A docking station apparatus interfaces a portable electronic device with one or more electrical systems of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a docking assembly having an internal cavity and configured to hold the electronic device, and a mechanical interface in the cavity and configured to provide a wired or wireless connection to the electronic device. A power supply conversion circuit translates vehicle power levels to electronic device power levels, and one or more support circuits or connectors provide different connectivity functions for the electronic device. The support circuits or connectors can include input audio/video connectors in the docking assembly to provide analog audio/video signals to an analog distribution hub; an audio/video encoder and digital data connectors to provide digitally encoded audio/video signals in a wired or wireless mode to a digital distribution hub; multiplexing circuitry to accept analog audio, composite video, or component video for multiplexing between externally supplied audio/video and locally generated audio/video; and a command and control circuit to provide command and control data, and navigation data, to the electronic device in a wired or wireless mode. | 11-26-2009 |
20090292852 | Hard drive pod docking system - The invention relates to a hard drive dock (HDD) including a HDD enclosure having a first HDD outer surface and a second HDD outer surface. Each of the first HDD outer surface and the second HDD outer surface have disposed within an electrical connector configured to electrically connect to a releasably attached hard drive pod (HDP). The HDD includes a bridge circuit disposed within the HDD enclosure. The bridge circuit is configured to provide a communicative interface between the releasably attached HDP and the computer data bus connection. The HDD is mechanically configured to accept a releasably attached hard drive pod (HDP) on either or both of the first HDD surface and the second HDD surface. The invention also relates to a HDD enclosure having two or more HDD outer surfaces. The invention also relates to a releasably attached hard drive pod. | 11-26-2009 |
20090327560 | AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OF INFORMATION THROUGH PHYSICAL DOCKING OF DEVICES - A personal media player is arranged to capture information, such as wireless network information (including network ID and key) and other kinds of information such as credentials (e.g., user name and password), and then share the information with a wireless networkable device when the player is physically coupled to the device in a docking process. When the personal media player is docked, the information is automatically transferred from the player to the device to enable the device to perform some action without any additional effort by the user. This could include, for example, discovering and be securely admitted to the wireless network, or accessing a remote service using the transferred credentials. | 12-31-2009 |
20100057969 | MODULAR WIRELESS DOCKING STATION - A modular wireless docking station for enabling a wireless connection between a computing device and a plurality of peripheral devices. The modular wireless docking station includes a radio plane having at least a wireless transceiver and at least one antenna for communicating with the computing device over a wireless medium; and a plurality of peripheral interface planes for communicating with one or more of the plurality of peripheral devices. | 03-04-2010 |
20100082868 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A PORTABLE, INTERACTIVE DISPLAY DEVICE FOR USE WITH A COMPUTER - A portable, interactive display device is disclosed. The device presents to a user the graphical interface of a host computer. The host is separate from the display device and sits in a fixed location. The invention allows a user to carry with him the user interface capability of the host, limited only by the capabilities of a wireless communications channel to the host. The host provides processing, storage, and access to its own peripheral devices. The display device need only provide the amount of processing necessary to communicate with the host, to run the client side of the hosting software, and to provide security functions. The host provides a docking station that accommodates the display device. When in the docking station, the display device continues to operate but communicates with the host through the docking station rather than through the wireless channel. This allows for a higher quality video connection. | 04-01-2010 |
20100095041 | Multimedia Mobile Device Station and Charger with Built In Accessories - A docking station for a multimedia mobile device. The docking station may include a mobile device interface configured for coupling with a mobile device, the mobile device interface including contact for accessing the mobile device, a user interface for providing inputs to the docking station, a storage device for storing programs and data thereon, and a processor, coupled to the storage device and the mobile device interface, the processor being configured for processing files to be provisioned on a home device. | 04-15-2010 |
20100095042 | MULTIMEDIA DOCKING COMPUTER - The present invention relates to multimedia devices for different age groups with different ability to understand and control such multimedia devices. The invention relates more specifically to a computer device for multimedia functions, where the functions are provided in a control unit/peripheral device for the computer device. The control unit comprises all the essential functional parts and operational codes for its function and can operate alone through the display device or in combination with other peripheral devices. | 04-15-2010 |
20100095043 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING A CONTROL DOCKING UNIT - A control docking unit can be coupled with a portable processing unit to provide alternate control operation for the portable unit. The control docking unit can be configured to position a display on the portable processing unit to facilitate use of one or more controls provided on the control docking unit. The control docking unit can position the display of the portable processing unit in a fixed or variable position. The controls from the docking unit can be coupled to the portable processing unit using an electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical interface. The electrical interface can be a wired or wireless communication link. The controls on the control docking unit can be configured to be substantially in the same configuration as a control unit for a similar fixed device. The portable processing unit can be configured to provide additional functions, features, or enhanced operation when coupled to the control docking unit. | 04-15-2010 |
20100100658 | USB Dock - A USB device securement apparatus is disclosed. The USB device securement apparatus includes a dock that includes a device side and an attachment side. The device side of the dock receives the plug side of the USB device and the attachment side of the dock is coupled to a surface. This arrangement provides proper securement of the USB device during retail, transportation, and storage. | 04-22-2010 |
20100131691 | EXTENDING DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY AMONGST INDUCTIVELY LINKED DEVICES - A docking station is provided for a computing device. The docking station may be used by, for example, a mobile computing device, such as a cellular or wireless telephony/messaging device. The docking station includes a housing comprising a receiving surface top receive and retain the mobile computing device. An inductive signal transfer interface is included with the housing to inductively signal at least one of power or data to the mobile computing device. The docking station further provides an output component and processing resources. The processing resources are configured to detect placement of the mobile computing device on the receiving surface. The data is received from the mobile computing device, and an output is signaled to the output component based on the received data. | 05-27-2010 |
20100138581 | Universal Docking System - A docking system is presented for an ecosystem where multiple media players provide functionality according to the location of corresponding docking stations. The docking stations have locally encoded media player persona information that depends on the location where the docking station is installed. Once a media player is docked with the docking station, the media player obtains the persona information and configures itself to provide the functionality required for the location. The media player can restrict content as necessary based on the obtained persona information. Other features also can be incorporated within the docking station and media player assemblies to provide for proper airflow, isolation from vibration, or installation by unskilled individuals. A preferred ecosystem employing the disclosed techniques includes an aircraft in-flight entertainment system. | 06-03-2010 |
20100138582 | ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WITH LOOPED DAISY-CHAINED NETWORK OF DOCKING STATIONS - An entertainment system comprising a media server networked with a plurality of docking stations is presented. The media server and docking stations can be networked together into a looped daisy-chained network to provide for content distribution to docked media players. The looped daisy-chained network retains connectivity or continuity when media players are undocked or when a connection is broken. In preferred embodiments, the entertainment system can be deployed within an aircraft as an in-flight entertainment system. | 06-03-2010 |
20100146181 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A HIGH-SPEED COMMUNICATIONS LINK BETWEEN A PORTABLE DEVICE AND A DOCKING STATION - A docking station is provided with a SerDes component, one or more peripheral device I/O ports, and at least one high-speed serial I/O port for interfacing the docking station with a high-speed serial communications link. A portable device that can be docked on the docking station is also provided with a high-speed serial I/O port. A high-speed serial communications link is provided between the high-speed serial I/O port of the docking station and the high-speed serial I/O port of the portable device to enable serial data to be communicated between the portable device and the docking station. Providing the serial communications link obviates the need for a large connector with a high pin count for interfacing the portable device with the docking station. In addition, the inclusion of the SerDes component in the docking station eliminates the need for a southbridge IC on the motherboard of the portable device, or at least enables a southbridge IC having less complexity to be used on the motherboard of the portable device. | 06-10-2010 |
20100153607 | System and Method for Operating a Media Device - A media device and docking device used in a home entertainment system are described. The entertainment system | 06-17-2010 |
20100153608 | TOOL-LESS MODULAR EXPANSION CARD CARRIER - A carrier for supporting an expansion card is disclosed herein. The expansion card is configured for connection to a server. The carrier includes a module that is configured to receive and removably retain the expansion card. The module is further configured to support the expansion card in a position that aligns the expansion card with a receiver in the server. The module is further configured to move with respect to the receiver to facilitate connection of the expansion card to the receiver. | 06-17-2010 |
20100169531 | INTELLECT STATION - Disclosed herein is an intellect station which allows a laptop computer, an MP3 player, and/or a mobile phone to be placed thereon, wherein the intellect station includes a connection port set and a power supply unit that can be connected to an external port set and a power supply unit of the laptop computer, respectively, a speaker, a data storage device, including a hard disk drive, a flash memory set, and an optical storage device, such as a CD/DVD ROM drive, and a sensor for sensing wireless mouse, all of which are integrally mounted in the intellect station. According to the present invention, peripheral devices and cables of the laptop computer are neatly arranged, and therefore, the convenience of use is maximized. | 07-01-2010 |
20100211713 | PORTABLE AND PROGRAMMABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking unit to instruct the controller to execute a selected program. | 08-19-2010 |
20100217911 | Serial Bus Hub with Low Power Devices - Serial bus hub with one or more low power devices. The serial bus hub may include at least one upstream port for coupling to a host system. The serial bus hub may include one or more downstream ports for coupling to peripheral devices. The serial bus hub may include the low power devices which may have no functionality external to the serial bus hub. The presence of the low power devices may allow the serial bus hub to draw additional power from the host system and a substantial portion of the additional power may be usable by other devices. The serial bus hub may be configured to allow the host system and one or more peripheral devices coupled to the one or more downstream ports to communicate. | 08-26-2010 |
20100250815 | PORTABLE DOCKING CRADLE - A portable protective docking cradle engageable with an electronic display device which comprises an interface enabling data communication with the device, and control elements for operating the device via the interface. The cradle is shaped to embrace the device in a docking bay, the docking bay being defined by arms of the cradle that are spaced to enable viewing of a display of the device. | 09-30-2010 |
20100250816 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING DISPLAYS AT A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE AND A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE DOCKING STATION - A method of managing a portable computing device (PCD) display and a PCD docking station display when a PCD is docked with a PCD docking station is disclosed and may include connecting a PCD data driver to the PCD docking station display, transmitting a primary display signal to the PCD docking station display, and transmitting a secondary display signal to the PCD display. The method may include displaying primary information at the PCD docking station display. The method may also include displaying secondary information at the PCD docking station display. | 09-30-2010 |
20100318709 | DOCKING STATION FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A docking station is disclosed for use with a mobile computing device. The form factor of the docking station may be similar to that of a conventional computer, such as a laptop computer or tablet computer. A mobile computing device, which may have the form factor of a personal digital assistant, may be docked in the docking station by connecting connectors on the docking station and the mobile computing device. The combined docking station and mobile computing device may form a computer which has a form factor and provide functionality similar to that of a conventional computer, such as a laptop computer or tablet computer. The docking station may, for example, include a cavity into which the mobile computing device may be inserted to dock the mobile computing device in the docking station. | 12-16-2010 |
20100332711 | Display device with built in hard drive docking station - The invention is directed to a display device having an integral hard disk drive; in particular, a removable integral hard disk drive removable by a docking port. The display device and hard disk drive share a power supply and a housing. | 12-30-2010 |
20110016249 | CRADLE FOR PORTABLE CONTENT PLAYBACK APPARATUS AND AMPLIFYING DEVICE TO WHICH THE SAME CRADLE IS CONNECTED - A cradle comprises a first connecting unit to which a portable content playback apparatus is connectable; a second connecting unit to which a computer is connectable; an output unit that outputs content data; a controller that controls the portable content playback apparatus; a hub that is connected to the second connecting unit, a first switch, and a second switch; the first switch that switches between connection of the first connecting unit to the controller and connection of the first connecting unit to the hub; the second switch that switches between connection of the output unit to the controller and connection of the output unit to the hub; and a switch control unit that controls switching of the first switch and the second switch. | 01-20-2011 |
20110022762 | PORTABLE AND MAGNETICALLY PROGRAMMABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM - A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking unit to instruct the controller to execute a selected program. | 01-27-2011 |
20110022763 | PORTABLE AND LIGHT PROGRAMMABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM - A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking unit to instruct the controller to execute a selected program. | 01-27-2011 |
20110022764 | AV RACK SYSTEM - A function for enhancing the operability of a user by strengthening the cooperation of a TV and an external apparatus furthermore by communication is attracting attention. Although various technologies are provided, it is not possible to acquire information such as the state or the type of an apparatus itself by simply connecting the apparatus and to control an AV rack itself. Furthermore, the profile of an electronic apparatus being inserted into the rack and the location of the terminal are limited. The AV rack system of this invention is characterized in that a physical address is allotted to a terminal mounted on an AV rack, and the AV rack is controlled in association with the terminal of a connected electronic apparatus. | 01-27-2011 |
20110078354 | SMART DOCK FOR CHAINING ACCESSORIES - A system for communicating between an accessory and an electronic device includes a first interface, a second interface, and a docking station. The first interface is configured to communicate with the electronic device. The second interface is configured to communicate with the accessory. The docking station is coupled to the first interface and the second interface. The docking station is configured to receive a set of preferences from the accessory and forward the set of preferences to the electronic device. | 03-31-2011 |
20110087818 | SINGLE LINE DOCK STATUS AUTOIDENTIFICATION - A single line docking station characteristic identifier is disclosed. In one embodiment, a portable computing device can include a dock detector circuit having an interface pin configured to be coupled to a docking station via a single line dock connection, where the dock detector circuit is configured to determine a characteristic of the docking station using a passive component in the docking station when the portable computing device is connected to the docking station via the single line dock connection. The dock detector circuit can include a resistor and a Schmitt trigger, while the passive component in the docking station can include a capacitor, for example. | 04-14-2011 |
20110167187 | CONNECTORS IN A PORTABLE DEVICE - Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow a portable electronic device to be placed in a second electronic device in more than one orientation. One example allows a portable computing device to be placed in a docking station in both landscape and portrait orientations. In this example, this is achieved by including two connector receptacles, one on each of at least two sides of the portable computing device. | 07-07-2011 |
20110173365 | ROTARY DISPLAY STAGE - A rotary display stage includes a display ground, an integrated circuit device, and a data transmission port. The display ground includes a base, and a rotary table arranged on the base. The base has a sound-effect switch structure and a track switch structure. The integrated circuit device is disposed inside the base, and includes an amplifier structure and a storage media. The data transmission port is arranged on the display ground and communicated with an exterior device optionally. The sound-effect switch structure, the track switch structure and the data transmission port electrically connect the integrated circuit device. Therefore, various audio data, except the tracks saved in the storage media previously, could optionally be played on via the data transmission port. | 07-14-2011 |
20110191515 | Internet Synchronization Timepiece System - An internet synchronization timepiece system includes a timepiece having a timepiece signal transceiver and a time-keeping synchronization hub. The time-keeping synchronization hub includes a hub casing connected to a computer, a time-keeping device received in the hub casing for periodically receiving the real-time time and the weather forecast information acquired through internet, and a synchronization transceiver received in the hub casing for transmitting synchronized time information and the weather forecast information in a wireless manner as time signal and weather forecast signal to the timepiece. | 08-04-2011 |
20110231591 | RETAINING DEVICE OF INFORMATION BROWSING DEVICE AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - A retaining device, having: a structure to retain one or a plurality of information browsing devices having a display section and a control section, wherein the structure is fixed onto a main body or an accessory of a processing apparatus to process a document to be displayed on the information browsing device, and configured in a way that at least a portion of the display section of the information browsing device plugged in a front can be seen squarely from a front of the display section. | 09-22-2011 |
20110238881 | DOCKABLE HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE WITH GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A physical docking interface facilitates co-processing with an extended processing module of an extended computer unit in a physical docked mode, when the handheld computing unit is coupled to the extended computer unit via the physical docking interface. A quasi docking interface facilitates co-processing with the extended processing module in a quasi docked mode when the handheld computing unit is coupled to the extended computer unit via the quasi docking interface. A graphical user interface presents a selectable quasi docking interface graphic for display to a user and responds to a user selection of the selectable quasi docking interface graphic by generating a quasi docking command. The quasi docking interface couples the handheld computing unit to the extended computing unit in response to the quasi docking command. | 09-29-2011 |
20110302347 | Class-Based Compatibility Testing and Notification - A mobile computing device (MCD) can determine, based on model-specific test result information, whether an accessory may be incompatible with specific MCD functions. In some embodiments, the accessory provides test result information separately indicating a test result for each of a number of MCD models. Multiple MCD models can be grouped into a device class, and the MCD can deem the accessory compatible if he received test result information indicates a pass result for at least one of the device models associated with a device class to which the MCD belongs. If the accessory is not deemed to be compatible with the mobile computing device, the MCD can generate a warning. | 12-08-2011 |
20120011293 | Intelligent Platform - An intelligent platform integrates with an intelligent portable device or intelligent core to provide a dynamic computer that may serve as any of: a pad, a tablet computing device, a netbook computer, and a notebook computer. The operations of the integrated device are determined by the connected intelligent core's CPU architecture and its installed operating system. The intelligent platform includes a housing and a core slot located behind a display for accommodating the intelligent core. A core connector is provided on an inner wall of the core slot for interconnecting with a compatible connector of the inserted intelligent core. A control unit continually communicates with the intelligent core through signals carried by the connector, refreshes image received from the intelligent core on its touch-sensitive display, and sends touch-input commands from the touchable panel of the touch-sensitive display to the intelligent core. The battery on intelligent platform provides backup power to the intelligent core. | 01-12-2012 |
20120030393 | Wireless Communication with a Dock - In general, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods, system and program products. A mobile computing device determines that the mobile computing device has physically paired with a docking system. Wireless communication between the mobile computing device and the docking system is automatically established in response to said determining that the mobile computing device has physically paired with the docking system. Data that encodes an audio signal is transmitted, by the mobile computing device and to the docking system as part of the wireless communication, so as to cause speakers of the docking system to audibly output the audio signal from the mobile computing device. | 02-02-2012 |
20120047303 | DOCKING STATION - A docking station includes a multiplexer. The multiplexer includes a first input end, a second input end, and an encode system. The encode system is connected to the second input end, and configured to generate an encoding according to a connection status of the second input end. The encode system is configured to generate a first encoding, when a first peripheral device is connected to the second input end, to switch the multiplexer to a first state, in which the second input end is on and the first input end is off. The encode system is further configured to generate a second encoding, when the first peripheral device is not connected to the second input end, to switch the multiplexer to a second state, in which the second input end is off and the first input end is on. | 02-23-2012 |
20120066424 | PORTABLE COMPUTER FEATURING INTERCHANGEABLE SCREENS WITH DIFFERENT SIZES - A laptop or notebook computer which features a detachable bottom keyboard part, that hosts the computation system, and features small connecting tips its the top end. Can be docked into this bottom keyboard part any screen with any size, as long as it features tip holes able to fit the connecting tips of the bottom keyboard part. Any screen of this kind a can be hot-plugged or unplugged, at any time, and instantly displays the standard video output of the system when docked into the bottom keyboard part. Any screen of this kind may also be fastened to the top screen part thanks to a quick-release locking system. | 03-15-2012 |
20120066425 | MULTI-DEVICE DOCKING WITH A DISPLAYPORT COMPATIBLE CABLE - A docking system utilizing a single DisplayPort cable connection to a computer system is provided. In one embodiment, the docking system includes a single DisplayPort (“DP”) input, a management layer module coupled to receive video inputs from the single DP input and to provide video data to at least one video monitor output, and a USB layer module coupled to receive an AUX channel from the single DP input and to couple the AUX channel with a USB hub. | 03-15-2012 |
20120084480 | AUTO-CONFIGURATION OF A DOCKED SYSTEM IN A MULTI-OS ENVIRONMENT - A mobile computing device with a mobile operating system and desktop operating system running concurrently and independently on a shared kernel without virtualization. The mobile operating system provides a user experience for the mobile computing device that suits the mobile environment. The desktop operating system provides a full desktop user experience when the mobile computing device is docked to a secondary terminal environment. The mobile computing device configures the mobile operating system and/or the desktop operating system to take advantage of a docked secondary terminal environment. The mobile computing device may be a smartphone running the Android mobile OS and a full desktop Linux OS distribution on a modified Android kernel. | 04-05-2012 |
20120096207 | OPERATING MODE CONTROL FOR PORTABLE DEVICE - An embodiment of the invention provides an operating mode setting method for a portable device. The method includes: connecting the portable device to a dock; acquiring an ID of the dock; and changing an operating mode of the portable device to a first mode corresponding to the ID. | 04-19-2012 |
20120117290 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO USER INTERFACES FOR DOCKING PORTABLE ELECTRONIC - Systems and methods related to the user interface of docking portable electronic devices. A master device may be docked with a slave device to control operation of the slave device. The master device may be operable to display a user interface. The user interface of the master device may be adapted to be used with the slave device that may include different display and/or input devices than that of the master device. In one embodiment, the master device may be a handheld device such as a smart phone and the slave device may be a tablet device. | 05-10-2012 |
20120137038 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SUPPORTING MULTIPLE OPERATION MODES AND OPEARATION METHODS THEREOF - 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. | 05-31-2012 |
20120144083 | UNIVERSAL DOCK FOR CONTEXT SENSITIVE COMPUTING DEVICE - A dock for interacting with a computing device. The computing device configures itself for operations based on its context, which may be determined form the dock by reading a value from a tag on the dock. The computing device may use low power transmissions such that receiving a value from the tag provides an indication of proximity to the dock. The value read provides an indication of a desired operation, and, in response to reading a value of the tag, the computing device may launch an application, pair with devices in the vicinity of the dock, or take other actions that configure the computing device. A universal dock, usable with computing devices of a plurality of form factors, may be implemented by providing an array of tags and, in some cases, a non-contact power supply. | 06-07-2012 |
20120203949 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DOCKING STATION - A universal docking station for portable electronic devices is disclosed. In some embodiments, the docking station may utilize a universal interface to communicatively couple a portable electronic device to one or more inputs, displays, and/or accessory devices. In some embodiments, the universal interface may be a high-speed and/or super-speed universal data interface. In further embodiments, the universal docking station may be configured to provide electrical power to a portable electronic device. By utilizing a universal data interface, the universal docking station may be utilized with any portable electronic device having the universal data interface regardless of the manufacturer of the portable electronic devices. | 08-09-2012 |
20120210034 | PORTABLE DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM AND SIGNAL INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE THEREOF - 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. | 08-16-2012 |
20120246374 | DEVICE ORIENTATION BASED DOCKING FUNCTIONS - Systems and method are provided for selecting one or more docking functions based on a physical orientation of a user device coupled to a docking device. The docking device may include a surface upon which the user device may be placed. Docking functions such as charging, data transfer, data synchronization, diagnostic checking, or other functions may be selected, performed, or both, based on the physical orientation of the user device on the surface. | 09-27-2012 |
20120246375 | CONFIGURABLE HEALTH-CARE EQUIPMENT APPARATUS - An apparatus, system and method for providing health-care equipment in a plurality of customizable configurations. A configuration includes a selection and arrangement of health-care equipment modules that each provide specialized support for the provision of health care, including the measurement of physiological parameters. Various types of configurations include those adapted to be mounted upon a desk top or a wall surface, or adapted for wheel mounting or hand-carriable mobile configurations. | 09-27-2012 |
20120254493 | TRANSVERSE INSERTION TYPE NOTEBOOK COMPUTER DOCKING STATION - A transverse insertion type notebook computer docking station for a notebook computer to be transversely inserted is provided. The transverse insertion type notebook computer docking station includes a body having a bottom surface, an inner side surface, a first side surface and a connecting port. The bottom surface, the inner side surface and the first side surface connect to each other, wherein normal directions of the bottom surface, the inner side surface and the first side surface are perpendicular to each other. The connecting port is disposed on the inner side surface. The transverse insertion type notebook computer docking station is used for a notebook computer to insert in, so as to prevent the notebook computer from toppling due to its own weight. | 10-04-2012 |
20120254494 | HANDY TERMINAL AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - There is provided a handy terminal connected to a cradle in a removable manner, wherein the cradle has a communication function and is connected to a network. The handy terminal includes: a determining unit configured to determine whether or not the handy terminal is connected to the cradle; an identifying unit configured to identify the cradle when the determining unit determines that the handy terminal is connected to the cradle; and an address setting unit configured to set a network terminal address for identifying the handy terminal on the network, depending on the identified cradle. | 10-04-2012 |
20120265913 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CREATING A WIRELESS DOCKING GROUP - Method, apparatus, and computer program product embodiments are disclosed to enable simplified configuring of a wireless docking group for wireless devices by allowing a wireless device to communicate its capabilities and characteristics of one or more wireless devices within a wireless docking group, using a new Wireless Docking Protocol, to a wireless docking station that will use that information and the Wireless Docking Protocol to define an optimal set of connections for wireless devices in the wireless docking group. | 10-18-2012 |
20120290760 | SCALABLE HIGH-BANDWIDTH CONNECTIVITY - A scalable, high-bandwidth connectivity architecture for portable storage devices and memory modules may utilize EHF communication link chip packages mounted in various two-dimensional and three-dimensional configurations on planar surfaces such as printed circuit boards. Multiple electromagnetic communication links between devices distributed on major faces of card-like devices may be provided with respectively aligned pairs of communication units on each device. Adjacent communication units on a printed circuit board may transmit or receive electromagnetic radiation having different polarization, such as linear or elliptical polarization. Power and communication between communication devices may both be provided wirelessly. | 11-15-2012 |
20120303851 | Establishing Wireless Communication Between a Mobile Computing Device and a Docking System - In general, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products. A mobile computing device that is physically contacting a docking system receives one or more electrical signals via a physical electrical connection between the mobile computing device and the docking system. The mobile computing device identifies, based on the received one or more electrical signals, a type of the docking system. The mobile computing device determines, based on having identified the type of the docking system, that a setting for automatically establishing wireless communication between the mobile computing device and the docking system is activated. The mobile computing device establishes, as a result of determining that the setting is activated, the wireless communication between the mobile computing device and the docking system. | 11-29-2012 |
20120311216 | Multifunction Computer Dock - A multifunction dock station for portable computer is disclosed. The dock includes a connection port, a switch, a controller, a network-attached storage (NAS) and an I/O bus for connecting input/output or storage devices. The connection port is used for connecting a computer and electrically connects to the controller and switch. The switch is controlled by the controller and has a group of common pins connecting the connection port and two groups of switching pins separately connecting the NAS and I/O bus. The switch connects the NAS and connection port when the connection port is not connected by a computer. The switch connects the I/O bus and connection port when the connection port is connected by a computer. | 12-06-2012 |
20120317327 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING PARAMETERS USED IN A PORTABLE PATIENT MONITOR - 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. | 12-13-2012 |
20120331200 | Multi-Function Display with Selectively Autonomous Secondary Modules - A multi-function display is provided with selectively autonomous secondary modules. A primary device is made up of a central display controller for determining display functions, and at least one docking port. Each docking port selectively connects a SDD to the primary device mechanically, and electrically connects a docked SDD to the central display controller. Each SDD includes a local display screen, and a local display controller for determining local display functions. Each SDD includes a docking port for selectively interfacing to a primary device docking port, and also includes a governor module. The governor module has an interface to determine if the SDD is docked to the primary device. The governor module permits the central display controller to determine local display functions in response to the SDD being docked with the primary device, or permits the local display controller to determine local display functions in response to the SDD not being docked. | 12-27-2012 |
20120331201 | STRAP-BASED COMPUTING DEVICE - Techniques are described for implementing and using a portable computing device that may include at least some computing components embedded in or otherwise affixed to or inserted in a belt or other strap that is worn or carried by a user, such as in one or more flaps or other enclosures of the strap, and in some situations includes some components in or otherwise interacts with a wrist-mounted device that includes various display capabilities and/or other user input/output capabilities. The computing components of the portable computing device may be inter-connected before being affixed to or inserted in a strap, or the inter-connections may be provided as part of a communication mechanism that is embedded in or otherwise affixed to the strap. If a wrist-mounted device is in use, the interactions between the portable computing device and the wrist-mounted device may occur in a wireless or wired/cabled manner. | 12-27-2012 |
20130007329 | HINGED BEZEL HAVING A PORTABLE DISPLAY DOCK - A bezel includes a dock for a portable display device. The bezel also includes a hinge component that, when coupled to an enclosure, allows the bezel to be rotatably moved with respect to the enclosure. | 01-03-2013 |
20130024592 | DOCKING STATION FOR COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - A docking station for a communication terminal having an antenna for a radio communication is provided. The docking station includes a docking unit, a fastening unit, and a pattern unit. The docking unit is configured to be joined to the communication terminal and to provide an interface with the communication terminal. The fastening unit is coupled with the docking unit, configured to fixedly hold the communication terminal, and electrically coupled to the antenna through an electromagnetic field created in the antenna when the antenna operates. The pattern unit is disposed on the docking unit so as to be extended from the fastening unit, and configured to perform the radio communication together with the antenna by being electrically coupled to the antenna through the fastening unit when the antenna operates. | 01-24-2013 |
20130031289 | CONNECTING STRUCTURE FOR DETACHABLE ASSEMBLED ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DETACHABLE ASSEMBLED ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A detachable assembled electronic device includes a portable device having a display interface and a docking station. The docking station includes a docking station main body and a connecting structure. The connecting structure is assembled to the docking station main body to support the portable device, and includes a flexible element and a first section. The first section is wrapped by the flexible element. When the first section is attached to the portable device, the first section and the flexible element are adapted to support the portable device on the docking station main body, and the portable device is adapted to rotate relative to the docking station main body by the bending of the flexible element to form an operation angle. | 01-31-2013 |
20130073769 | INTEGRATED EXPANSION DEVICE - An integrated expansion device includes a base, a clamping unit, an input device, a second transmission unit, a display device, and a connection unit. A handheld electronic device can be held by the clamping unit, fixed to a receiving region on the base, and electrically connected to the second transmission unit. The handheld electronic device functions as a computation processing center and a touch panel and is connected to the display device and the input device which are disposed on the base, thereby having a large display screen and an input interface. The display device can be rotated, opened, and shut relative to the base via the connection unit to thereby implement a hardware system equivalent to a notebook computer and enhance applicability and ease of use. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073770 | PORTABLE CONTROLLER FOR INTERFACING WITH PROCESS SYSTEM COMPONENTS - A portable control unit may be quickly coupled and decoupled from docking stations on a plurality of process system components, such as cylindrical grinding machines. The portable control unit may be used to control the process system component and receive and output data produced by the process system component. The ability to quickly couple and decouple the portable control unit may allow a single portable control unit to be used to control numerous process system components, thereby saving cost and space. Various communications interfaces and attachment mechanisms may be used to communicatively and mechanically couple the portable control unit to a docking station. | 03-21-2013 |
20130086293 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DOCKING PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Systems and methods for docking portable electronic devices. A master device may be docked to a slave device to control the operation of the slave device. The slave device may have a form factor different than that of the master device. For example, the slave device may be a tablet and the master device may be a handheld device such as a smart phone. The slave device may include a retention mechanism to retain the master device in a docked position with respect to the slave device. When in the docked position, the master device may be in operative communication with one or more hardware components of the slave device to control the operation thereof. The slave device may lack the ability to exploit the full functionality of the one or more hardware components of the slave device without communication with the master device. | 04-04-2013 |
20130103873 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS MUSIC PLAYBACK - Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to control audio playback devices via a playback network including a dock interface are disclosed. An example dock includes a docking connection to enable a portable playback device to be connected to the dock and a network communication interface to enable the portable playback device to connect to a playback network via the dock, the network communication interface to provide content from the portable playback device to at least one network playback device for playback of the content via the playback network. | 04-25-2013 |
20130111096 | DOCKING DEVICE WITH A BUILT-IN NETWORK SHARE MODULE | 05-02-2013 |
20130117487 | SPEAKER DOCKING STATION - 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. | 05-09-2013 |
20130159583 | Computer Wall Docking Station - 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. | 06-20-2013 |
20130166808 | DOCKING STATION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A docking station for an electronic device, includes a base for supporting a bottom of the electronic device, a supporting portion secured to the base for abutting a rear portion of the electronic device; and two clipping portions rotatably coupled to opposite ends of the supporting portion. The clipping portions respectively clip opposite sides of the electronic device and cooperate with the base and the supporting portion to hold the electronic device in the docking station. | 06-27-2013 |
20130179618 | Dynamic Resource Management in Mobile Computing Devices - 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. | 07-11-2013 |
20130191575 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE STORAGE RESOURCES - An engaged device that is only compatible with a specific retailer's operating system may be enclosed in a case together with a resource and/or other storage device so that content of the resource that is not compatible with the specific retailer's operating system, and that may not thereby be readily accessed by the engaged device, may be indirectly accessed by the engaged device. The engaged device may be coupled to a casing, and the casing may be coupled to a resource. As a result, the engaged device may indirectly access the resource. | 07-25-2013 |
20130205060 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DOCKING STATION - 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. | 08-08-2013 |
20130219098 | Mobile Device Docking Station - 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. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219099 | Device Interface Module - A computer, such as a portable computer, can include a removable interface module. The module can contain a device having a computer interface. The device can be a radio or a fiber optic communications device, for example. The use of such a module can facilitate repair and reconfiguration of the portable computer in the field. Such computers can be used by military personnel, police, emergency medical personnel, fire fighters, and the like. | 08-22-2013 |
20130227188 | Dynamic Resource Management in Mobile Computing Devices - 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. | 08-29-2013 |
20130238829 | AUDIO DOCKING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - Audio systems are disclosed and include audio docking stations, adapters for connecting to audio docking stations, electronic devices equipped with audio components, and non-electronic articles enabled for use with audio components. An audio docking station may include one or more earphones and an audio input. The earphones and/or audio input may be wireless or include retractable wires. An adapter may act as a sound pouch to connect to the audio docking station. The adapter may be located in clothing, furniture, electronic devices, protective covers or cases, or in other locations. An electronic device may also act as a docking station and include earphones and/or an audio input. Cavities may be pre-formed in the housing of the electronic device for storage of earphones and/or an audio input. | 09-12-2013 |
20130262730 | MEDICAL MONITORING HUB - The present disclosure includes a medical monitoring hub as the center of monitoring for a monitored patient. The hub includes configurable medical ports and serial ports for communicating with other medical devices in the patient's proximity. Moreover, the hub communicates with a portable patient monitor. The monitor, when docked with the hub provides display graphics different from when undocked, the display graphics including anatomical information. The hub assembles the often vast amount of electronic medical data, associates it with the monitored patient, and in some embodiments, communicates the data to the patient's medical records. | 10-03-2013 |
20130275642 | SMART DOCK FOR AUXILIARY DEVICES - 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. | 10-17-2013 |
20130275643 | MOBILE DEVICE THAT DOCKS WITH MULTIPLE TYPES OF DOCKS - 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. | 10-17-2013 |
20130290591 | DOCKING STATION FOR COMPUTERIZED BILL PRESENTER SYSTEM - 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. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290592 | Electronic Device Storage Tray - A desk-top storage solution for portable computing devices is formed as a storage tray. The storage tray has pockets sized to cradle individual portable computing devices. Each pocket includes a wire management system to enable an electrical connector to be provided within the pocket and secured relative to the pocket to enable the portable computing device to be quickly electrically connected to the storage tray. A USB hub is provided within the storage tray which interconnects with the electrical connectors and enables the portable computing devices to be charged while stored in the storage tray and also synchronized with an external computer while contained within the storage tray. The storage tray has a lid that is connected to the base by position control friction hinges which regulate the motion of the lid relative to the base during ascent/descent while the lid is moved between open and closed positions. | 10-31-2013 |
20130297844 | System and Method for Mobile Device Docking Station - 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. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304959 | Handheld Device Ecosystem with Docking Devices - 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. | 11-14-2013 |
20130311692 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIRECT PAIRING IN A WIRELESS DOCKING SYSTEM - 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. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311693 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS DOCKING UTILIZING A WIRELESS DOCKING PROFILE - Various aspects of the present disclosure provide the concept of a wireless docking profile, which may be standardized across a number of vendors, such that a common standard defining minimum sets of peripherals can be shared by dockees and docking hosts to simplify connection setup and negotiation. Further aspects of the disclosure provide a docking procedure that may be utilized to establish a docking connection between the dockee and the docking host to utilize such a docking profile. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311694 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING DIRECT PAIRING IN A WIRELESS DOCKING SYSTEM - 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. | 11-21-2013 |
20130318272 | Entertainment System with Network of Docking Stations - An entertainment system comprising a media server networked with a plurality of docking stations is presented. The media server and docking stations can be networked together into a looped daisy-chained network to provide for content distribution to docked media players. The looped daisy-chained network retains connectivity or continuity when media players are undocked or when a connection is broken. In preferred embodiments, the entertainment system can be deployed within an aircraft as an in-flight entertainment system. | 11-28-2013 |
20130346661 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MOBILE DEVICE DOCKING - 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. | 12-26-2013 |
20140006669 | RETRACTABLE DEVICE DOCK | 01-02-2014 |
20140032806 | DOCKING STATION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a housing unit, which allows an electronic device such as a portable digital audio player to be substantially hermetically sealed within an audio device. The electronic device is controllable by a user while housed with the housing unit. The audio device is able to be used in a vehicle such as a car, a camper, or a boat or in other common consumer products. | 01-30-2014 |
20140040522 | UNIVERSAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTOR - A universal connector apparatus for a mobile device and in communication with the mobile device, the apparatus comprising: at least one universal serial bus (USB) connector providing at least one connection; at least one USB host controller configured to control the at least one USB connection; a microprocessor configured to control the at least one USB host controller, the microprocessor having an operating system; a USB device control interface on the mobile device configured to communicate and control the universal connector apparatus; and a USB driver configured to operate within the operating system to enable the mobile device to connect to one or more peripherals via the at least one USB connector. | 02-06-2014 |
20140052884 | MOBILE DEVICE CASE WITH WIRELESS HIGH DEFINITION TRANSMITTER - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a mobile device case to receive video signals from a physically connected mobile device and wirelessly transmit high definition video signals based, at least in part, on the video signals. | 02-20-2014 |
20140059263 | System and Method for Mobile Device Docking Station - 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. | 02-27-2014 |
20140059264 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DOCKING WITH WIRELESS CONNECTOR - Some demonstrative embodiments include apparatuses, systems and method of transferring data between a mobile device and one or more peripheral devices via a docking device including a wireless connector. For example, a docking device to transfer data between a mobile device and one or more peripheral devices may include a power plug to be connected to a power supply, one or more peripheral connectors to be connected to the one or more peripheral devices for communicating data with the peripheral devices, and a docking connector to connect the docking device to the mobile device. The docking connector may include, for example, a power connector to receive electrical power from the power supply via the power plug and to transfer the electrical power to the mobile device, and a wireless communication unit to communicate the data between the docking device and the mobile device over a wireless communication link. | 02-27-2014 |
20140075075 | Context-Dependent Home Automation Controller and Docking Station - A computer-implemented system includes a dock detector on a mobile computing device arranged to identify a type of docking station to which the device has been physically coupled, the identified docking station type selected from a plurality of docking station types, including a type associated with a light switch. The system also includes a repository of electronically stored user interface profiles that specify different schemes for presentations of information, where each profile corresponds to a type of docking station. The system further includes a user interface selector that is programmed to select, in response to the dock detector determining that the device has been mounted to a docking station of a type associated with a light switch, a first user interface profile from the repository that causes the device to be responsive to input to alter an illumination state of a lighting element associated with the light switch. | 03-13-2014 |
20140089547 | SMART PLUG OR CRADLE - There is provided a method and apparatus for allowing a user of a mobile device to securely access a storage device of a home network of the user. The method and apparatus advantageously allow for the user to share data stored on the home network with other users, or to give full or restricted access to other computing devices. The apparatus consists of a network element residing on the home network of the user, which enables communications between the network storage and the mobile device when the mobile device is in a remote location. | 03-27-2014 |
20140095755 | USING ADAPTIVE CHANNEL SELECTION TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF WIRELESS DOCKING - An Adaptive Channel Selection (ACS) system is disclosed. A computing device uses wireless docking to provide a separate monitor and full-size input devices. The computing device requests docking, receives data wirelessly from the full-size input devices, and provides compressed video display data wirelessly for display on the separate monitor. An adaptive docking adapter receives and decodes compressed video display data and provides the decoded compressed video display data to a separate monitor for display. A wireless connection is disposed between the computing device and the adaptive docking adapter to provide wireless transmission of signals between the computing device and the adaptive docking adapter. | 04-03-2014 |
20140108694 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - An electronic apparatus includes a communication interface unit configured to perform communication with a docking apparatus when the docking apparatus is mounted, a sensor configured to sense a temperature of a central processing unit (CPU), and a controller configured to determine an operation mode of the electronic apparatus according to a mounting state of the docking apparatus and control performance of the CPU according to the determined operation mode and the sensed temperature of the CPU. | 04-17-2014 |
20140173155 | MOBILE DEVICE DOCK - A transportation system includes a passenger vehicle, a mobile device, and a mobile device dock that couples the mobile device to the passenger vehicle. The mobile device dock includes a base coupled to the passenger vehicle and a cradle configured to receive the mobile device. The cradle is coupled to the base to move relative to the base. | 06-19-2014 |
20140201414 | PORTABLE INSTRUMENT AND DOCKING STATION WITH DIVIDED UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A universal serial bus (USB) communication system includes a portable instrument and a docking station that communicate with a host device using a divided USB communication device. A first portion of the USB communication device is provided in the portable instrument. A second portion of the USB communication device is provided in the docking station. The first portion includes a non-USB communication device that communicates with the second portion in a non-USB format. The second portion converts the communications into a USB format suitable for the host device. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201415 | WIRELESS DOCKING SERVICE WITH DIRECT CONNECTION TO PERIPHERALS - In one example, a method includes receiving, from a user application and with a wireless docking service of a wireless docking communications stack executing on a computing device, a request to discover one or more peripheral functions within wireless communication range of the computing device. The method also includes, responsive to receiving the request, discovering, with the wireless docking service, the one or more peripheral functions without communicating with a wireless docking center. The method further includes consolidating the peripheral functions into a docking session for the user application. The method also includes, responsive to receiving the request, sending a docking session identifier and one or more respective references corresponding to the one or more peripheral functions to the user application. | 07-17-2014 |
20140215114 | Base for a Tablet Computer - An example of a base apparatus for use by a tablet computer is disclosed. The base apparatus can include a first peripheral device capable of operating according to a first wireless communication protocol; a first demultiplexer coupled to the first peripheral device; and a first wireless communication module coupled to the first demultiplexer. The first demultiplexer is to transmit signals received from the first peripheral device to the tablet computer in a wired way or transmit signals received from the first peripheral device to the first wireless communication module based on whether the tablet computer is connected to or detached from the base apparatus. The first wireless communication module is to transmit wirelessly signals received from the first demultiplexer to the tablet computer. | 07-31-2014 |
20140223065 | TABLET COMPUTER DOCK - A tablet computer dock for use in a passenger vehicle is configured to support a tablet computer for use or storage inside the passenger vehicle. The tablet computer dock illustratively includes a tablet receiver that defines a compartment sized to receive a tablet computer. The compartment is accessible through a slot sized to allow the tablet computer to pass into and out of the compartment. | 08-07-2014 |
20140244882 | Computer Wall Docking Station - 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. | 08-28-2014 |
20140281096 | BROADCASTING DEVICE WITH COMMUNICATION MECHANISM - A broadcasting device with communication mechanism applied to a handheld device includes a body, a control module, a sound broadcasting module, and a communication module; an upper portion of the body has an interchangeable connecting member electrically connecting with the handheld device; the control module is in the body and electrically connects with the connecting member; the sound broadcasting module is at the lateral portion of the body and electrically connects with the control module, and broadcasts the sound from the handheld device; the communication module is at the lateral portion of the body and electrically connects with the control module, and broadcasts sound through the sound broadcasting module. | 09-18-2014 |
20140289438 | HUMAN-MACHINE DIALOG SYSTEM - The invention concerns a human-machine dialog system ( | 09-25-2014 |
20140304446 | METHOD,SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STEREO HOUSING - A stereo system comprises a housing for removably docking and housing an electronic device and a way communication device. The communication device comprises a receiver which is configured for receiving a command signal and a control device which receives a signal from the receiver and sends a signal to one or both of an electronic device operation circuit and a stereo housing operation circuit based upon the signal sent to the receiver. In some embodiments, the command signal sent to the receiver is a voice command. Sending a command signal to the receiver and the communication device enables a user to control one or both of the electronic device and the stereo housing. In some embodiments, the communication device is configured to receive a signal from the electronic device and the stereo housing. | 10-09-2014 |
20140304447 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A STEREO HOUSING - A remote control for communicating with an electronic device and a stereo housing comprises a microphone, a remote control speaker, a controller, and a video screen that displays visual content based on content of the electronic device and the stereo housing. The visual content is able to comprise song, album, and artist information and caller identification information of a call received by the electronic device. In some embodiments, the remote control speaker plays audio from the electronic device and the audio system. In some embodiments, the remote control is able to divert audio content including phone calls between the remote control speaker and a speaker of the audio system. In some embodiments, the remote control is configured utilize infrared, infrared laser, radio frequency, wireless, WiFi, Bluetooth®, 2.4 Gh and IAP protocols. In some embodiments, the remote control is hermetically sealed from water and environmental intrusion. | 10-09-2014 |
20140325112 | Computing Device Including A Printed Circuit Board And A Docking Port - A computing device including a printed circuit board. A docking port coupled to the printed circuit board. Wherein the docking port can receive a docking connector that either passes through an aperture in the printed circuit board or passes by the edge of the printed circuit board. | 10-30-2014 |
20140330998 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL OF WIRELESS DOCKING - Configurability and controllability over the initiation of automatic docking for a portable device seeking to dock wirelessly with a docking station in a wireless docking system environment are achieved by the method and system disclosed herein. The portable device detects the docking station in the wireless docking environment. When the docking station is detected, a communication path is established between the portable device and the docking station. A received signal characteristic level is measured for a received signal. The received signal characteristic level is compared to a determined threshold so that, at least when the received signal level exceeds the determined threshold, docking the portable device to the docking station is able to be completed. The determined threshold is preferably based on signal measurements made for the received signal characteristic level which exceeds a minimum signal strength level required for establishing communication between the portable device and the docking station. | 11-06-2014 |
20140337556 | DOCKING STATION AND EXTERNAL DEVICE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING THE DOCKING STATION - Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station and an external device control method and system utilizing the docking station, which are capable of implementing simultaneous working of devices of two types of protocols through a same multiplexing interface. The external device control method includes: utilizing a docking station, where the docking station includes: a first protocol/second protocol multiplexing interface for connecting to a main device; at least one first protocol device interface for connecting to a first protocol external device; and at least one second protocol device interface for connecting to a second protocol external device. The method is: receiving first protocol data sent by the first protocol external device through the first protocol device interface; and converting the first protocol data into second protocol data, and sending the second protocol data to the main device through the first protocol/second protocol multiplexing interface. | 11-13-2014 |
20140344494 | DOCKING STATION WITH KVM SWITCH - A dock for connecting a smartphone to a display and peripherals is disclosed. The dock transfers audio/video data to a display, establishes a wireless link with peripherals and possesses a KVM function. The dock has a controller with a switch, a wireless communication module, a USB hub, a relay, two USB connectors, a, USB switch, an AV converter, an AV switch, and two AV connectors. The relay normally connects AV data from the smartphone to the AV converter. The controller switches the relay while the switch is being operated, the wireless communication module establishes the wireless link with the smartphone. And the USB switch and AV switch can switch one of an external computer and a smartphone to be connected with the display and peripherals. | 11-20-2014 |
20140344495 | DOCKING STATION WITH HOOKING FUNCTION - A dock for connecting a smartphone to a display and a laptop is disclosed. The dock transfers audio/video data from a smartphone to a display, establishes a wireless link with the smartphone and intercepts input device event messages of a laptop so that a user can use input devices of the laptop to control the smartphone. The dock has a controller with a switch, a wireless communication module, a hook procedure processor, two USB connectors, an AV converter, an AV switch, and two AV connectors. | 11-20-2014 |
20140351475 | WIRELESS DOCKING - In one example, a method includes determining, by a wireless dockee (WD), one or more peripheral functions (PFs) associated with a wireless docking center (WDC). In this example, the method further includes establishing a docking session via a direct wireless connection between the WD and the WDC. In this example, the method further includes selecting, by the WD, at least one PF of the one or more PFs associated with the WDC. In this example, the method further includes accessing, by the WD, the at least one PF of the one or more PFs associated with the WDC. | 11-27-2014 |
20140351476 | UTILIZATION AND CONFIGURATION OF WIRELESS DOCKING ENVIRONMENTS - In one example, a method includes determining, by a wireless dockee (WD), one or more wireless docking environments (WDNs) associated with a wireless docking center (WDC), wherein each WDN of the one or more WDNs corresponds to at least one peripheral function (PF) of one or more PFs that are each associated with the WDC. In this example, the method also includes wirelessly accessing, by the WD, a respective at least one PF corresponding to a particular WDN of the one or more WDNs associated with the WDC. | 11-27-2014 |
20140351477 | PROXY BASED COMMUNICATION SCHEME IN DOCKING STRUCTURE - Methods and apparatuses are provided for supporting data transmission by a wireless docking center. A first single hop communication link is established with a peripheral device configured to receive content data. A second single hop communication link is established with a dockee device configured to transmit the content data. At least one of a message and the content data is transferred from the second communication link to the first communication link. | 11-27-2014 |
20140351478 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING WIRELESS DOCKING OPERATION IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM SUPPORTING UNIVERSAL PLUG AND PLAY PROTOCOL - A method for performing a wireless docking operation in a Wireless Dockee (WD) in a communication system is provided. The method including transmitting, to a Wireless Docking Center (WDC), a get peripheral information action message requesting peripheral information for at least one peripheral of the WD; and receiving, from the WDC, a get peripheral information action response message including the peripheral information for the at least one peripheral of the WD. | 11-27-2014 |
20140351479 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECTLY CONNECTING DOCKEE DEVICE TO PERIPHERAL DEVICE IN A WIRELESS DOCKING NETWORK - A method of setting by a docking center a direct connection between a dockee and a peripheral device in a wireless docking network is provided. The method includes grouping peripheral devices depending on each service in association with the peripheral devices and performing a setting of authorization for a corresponding group; and providing a docking service to the dockee which joins in the group while supporting a direct connection with at least one of the peripheral devices. | 11-27-2014 |
20140351480 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING WIRELESS DOCKING NETWORK - Methods and apparatuses are provided for managing a Wireless Docking Network (WDN). A Wireless Docking Center (WDC) receives a creation request message for creating the WDN from a Wireless Dockee (WD). The WDC identifies one or more peripheral devices based on the creation request message. The WDC creates the WDN based on the one or more peripheral devices. A response message including an ID of the WDN is transmitted from the WDC to the WD. | 11-27-2014 |
20140379951 | SYSTEM AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an external device includes a switching module configured to switch an external display, which is to be connected to a port of a display control circuit in an information processing device, between first and second external displays connected to the external device. A controller detects a state of a first detection signal representing whether or not a first external display is connected to the external device and a state of a second detection signal representing whether or not a second external display is connected to the external device. The controller controls the switching module based on the detected states of the first and second detection signals and a display priority. | 12-25-2014 |
20140379952 | TABLET ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A tablet electronic device configured to electrically connect to a portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a first connecting interface and a processing module. The tablet electronic device includes a body and a touch panel. The body includes a second connecting interface connected to the first connecting interface. The touch panel is disposed in the body to generate a touch signal after a touch, and when the portable electronic device is connected to the tablet electronic device, the touch panel displays information of the portable electronic device. | 12-25-2014 |
20150039800 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, BASE AND METHOD OF SWITCHING PIN FUNCTIONS OF CONNECTOR - An electronic apparatus comprises a processing unit, a second connector, a sensing module and a route-selecting module. The second connector is electrically connected with the processing unit and is capable of being forward or reverse inserted with a first connector of a base. The sensing module is provided for generating different control signals according to the forward insertion or the reverse insertion between the second connector and the first connector. The route-selecting module is electrically connected with the sensing module for switching a usage status of the second connector according to different control signals. | 02-05-2015 |
20150046622 | Information Handling System Docking with Coordinated Power and Data Communication - A docking station connects through a docking port and docking cable with an information handling system to support communication between the information handling system and docking station peripherals. On initial interface, one data lane of the docking port establishes a temporary management interface, such as an I2C management bus, to configure the docking station. After configuration, a docking manager, virtual wireless access point and power block cooperate to assign data lanes of the docking port and wireless communication resources to information transfer and power transfer functions based upon processing and communication tasks performed at the information handling system. | 02-12-2015 |
20150046623 | Information Handling System Docking with Coordinated Power and Data Communication - A docking station connects through a docking port and docking cable with an information handling system to support communication between the information handling system and docking station peripherals. On initial interface, one data lane of the docking port establishes a temporary management interface, such as an I2C management bus, to configure the docking station. After configuration, a docking manager, virtual wireless access point and power block cooperate to assign data lanes of the docking port and wireless communication resources to information transfer and power transfer functions based upon processing and communication tasks performed at the information handling system. | 02-12-2015 |
20150046624 | Information Handling System Docking with Coordinated Power and Data Communication - A docking station connects through a docking port and docking cable with an information handling system to support communication between the information handling system and docking station peripherals. On initial interface, one data lane of the docking port establishes a temporary management interface, such as an I2C management bus, to configure the docking station. After configuration, a docking manager, virtual wireless access point and power block cooperate to assign data lanes of the docking port and wireless communication resources to information transfer and power transfer functions based upon processing and communication tasks performed at the information handling system. | 02-12-2015 |
20150052278 | Dock Apparatus of Mobile Electronic Device and Connecting Method Thereof - The present invention discloses a dock apparatus for connecting a mobile electronic device. The dock apparatus includes the following modules. A connection port module is configured for physically connecting to the mobile electronic device. A control module is configured for retrieve a first parameter and a display data of the mobile electronic device via the connection port module. A wireless communication module coupled to the control module is configured for establishing a wireless connection to the mobile electronic device according to the first parameter. A wired communication module is configured for connecting to the wireless communication module and an external network and for bridging the wireless communication module and the external network. A power module is configured to supply electric power to the mobile electronic device. A heat dissipation module is configured to transfer heat away from the mobile electronic device. | 02-19-2015 |
20150100715 | SUPPORTING UNRECOGNIZED PROTOCOL IN WIRELESS DOCKING - Methods, systems, and devices are described for supporting unknown peripheral function protocols (PFP) with a wireless docking station. A wireless docking station may facilitate connections between a wireless dockee and peripherals employing both recognized and unrecognized PFPs. A docking station may request one or more service discovery parameters from a peripheral having an unrecognized PFP. The docking station may receive service discovery parameters in response, convey the received discovery parameters to a wireless dockee, and facilitate discovery and a connection between the device and the peripheral. The discovery parameters may include various identifiers related to peripheral function, identity, and location. | 04-09-2015 |
20150120980 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE DOCKING APPARATUS - A portable computing device docking apparatus includes an input unit to input a user command, a mounting unit disposed on one side of the input unit, into which one end portion of a portable computing device is separately inserted, and a hinge unit to interconnect the input unit and the mounting unit, and selectively lock and release the portable computing device according to an angle formed by the portable computing device mounted on the mounting unit and the input unit. | 04-30-2015 |
20150324316 | COMPUTING DEVICE WITH A MODULE - Provided are computing devices that use a module and can exhibit different interfaces. In one embodiment provided is a mobile computing device comprising: a body in shape of a module having two parallel flat surfaces; a processor and a memory placed inside the body; and a docking port at end of the body between the parallel flat surfaces for detachably attaching to a monitor to obtain an electronic connection wherein the computing device is attached to the monitor by resting on one of the flat surfaces to provide one or more of a cellular phone, a laptop computer, a personal computer, a tablet computer, or a watch. | 11-12-2015 |
20150356045 | Multi-Host Docking Device - A serial protocol based Docking device having a single set of user peripherals supports multiple removable host computers having different video output types and different operating systems. The device provides mouse tracking function that switches the keyboard and mouse to the different host computers when the cursor is moved by the user across the respective display boundary. The docking device provides file-sharing and cut-and-paste functions across the different docked host computers. Laptops, tabletops as well as Smartphones, tablets and other forms of portable platforms are supported. Dragging an item from a display designated to a first host computer to a display designated to a second host computer performs moving or copying the item from the first host to the second host. | 12-10-2015 |
20150373101 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SYNCHRONIZING DATA BETWEEN TWO GEOGRAPHICALLY DISPARATE LOCATIONS - Methods and systems for synchronizing data between two geographically disparate locations are disclosed. The method includes identifying a first file on a first device in communication with a first docking station; and obtaining a second file at a second docking station in communication with the first docking station. The method also includes calculating a difference between the first file and the second file and updating the first file using the difference. | 12-24-2015 |
20160103780 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPONDER INTERFACE WITH A DATABUS DOCKING STATION - A universal transponder interface including: a compartment configured to store a vehicle ignition key; a docking station configured to receive a databus cartridge, wherein the databus cartridge includes codes to support a plurality of different types of databus communication; a first interface configured to connect the universal transponder interface to a vehicle databus; and a second interface configured to connect the universal transponder interface to a vehicle security or remote start system. | 04-14-2016 |
20160110308 | TOPOLOGY OF CONNECTING TWO COMPUTATION DEVICES - A linking topology of dock and client computation devices connecting with each other through two mated connectors is disclosed. Each computation device comprises an embedded controller therein. The dock computation device has a display. The embedded controllers communicate with each other to decide the use of a sensor in either the dock computation device or the client computation device as a sensor for the connected dock and client computation device in whole. | 04-21-2016 |
20160124462 | CONFIGURABLE DOCK STORAGE - A docking scheme enables storage systems to adapt different storage configurations to different clients. Dock configurations identify reconfigurable sets of storage extensions for executing storage operations in a resource node. The resource node receives storage requests from clients and identifies the dock configurations associated with the clients. The resource node then generates a set of storage operations that implement the storage extensions for the identified dock configuration and uses the storage operations to execute the storage requests. Different clients may thus access the same stored data through different docks resulting on different operations within the resource node with the aim of optimizing performance for all clients. | 05-05-2016 |
20160124885 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PROTOCOL INDEPENDENT DISJOINT DRIVE LETTER SETS - A system and method for mounting multiple devices on an SLR enable information handling system is disclosed herein. A drive-letter may be assigned to a first user session in a first user session namespace only. A second user may have access to the same drive-letter as the mounting of drive-letters is specific to each specific user session and not the global namespace. A symbolic link is created for each assigned drive-letter and the corresponding drive-letter in the global namespace is deleted allowing for more than the standard mounting of only twenty-six different devices. | 05-05-2016 |
20160147698 | System With Speaker, Transceiver and Related Devices - An audio system includes a docking cradle for receiving and supporting a portable device. The docking cradle includes an interface for providing a connection for receiving audio content from the portable device. The docking cradle is configured to be wirelessly coupled to a first speaker package for transmitting wireless signals containing audio content between the docking cradle and the first speaker package. | 05-26-2016 |
20160202725 | DOCKING SYSTEM | 07-14-2016 |