Docking system for portable computing device
US11977412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/04
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variety of improvements to docking systems for portable computing devices are disclosed. For example, improved techniques for maintaining a data connection between a base portion of the docking system and a case portion of the docking system are disclosed. As an example, the docking system can include improved magnetics that help maintain the data connection between the base portion and the case portion, even during rotational movements of the case portion relative to the base portion. Further still, examples are described where the detection of a docking action between the case portion and the base portion can trigger any of a number of responsive actions.
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