Computer docking station and switching method thereof
US7949797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1632
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a computer docking station and a switching method thereof. The method comprises: monitoring whether a wired input/output module is connected to a host computer, and outputting a monitoring result; controlling a first data processing module to be connected to the wired input/output module when the monitoring result indicates that the wired input/output module is connected to the host computer, or otherwise controlling the first data processing module to be connected to a wireless input/output module when the monitoring result indicates that the wired input/output module is not connected to the host computer. According to the present invention, an extended interface can be provided to the host computer in either of a wireless way and a wired way.
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