System and method for providing interconnected and secure mobile device charging stations
US12322986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/18
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for charging a plurality of worker devices for use by a plurality of users is disclosed. The system includes one or more charging stations, each charging station including a plurality of storage housings, one or more detection devices, and an identification device, and a controller. The controller is configured to selectively lock and unlock the plurality of worker devices in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, electrically charge the plurality of worker devices when locked in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, and validate an identity of the plurality of users with the identification device of the one or more charging stations when the plurality of users removes or returns the plurality of worker devices to the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations.
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