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Docking Station

US8185681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateJun 15, 2009
Grant dateMay 22, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 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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