Docking Station
US8185681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1632
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A docking station for a computing device can include an interface for electrically connecting the docking station to a computing device. The interface may supply power from a power supply. The docking station can include a surface for attaching a pin, wherein the location of the pin prevents a computing device from electrically connecting to the docking station if the computing device is not compatible.
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