Common bottom input/output interface design for mobile computer
US11862896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly for a mobile device includes a bottom plate adapted to be operably coupled with a mobile device, a connector region being operably coupled with the bottom plate, and at least one alignment member operably coupled with the back plate. The connector region is configurable in at least a first arrangement and a second arrangement. The at least one alignment member is positioned adjacent to the connector region. Further, the at least one alignment region aligns with the connector region and frictionally receives an accessory device. In the first arrangement, the connector region includes at least one charging pad. In the second arrangement, the connector region includes at least one data port.
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