System and method for charging a mobile device
US8212521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J19/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for charging a mobile device is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a mobile charging system comprises a mobile device having a battery, a robotic device removably connected to the mobile device, and a charging station removably connected to the robotic device. The robotic device is adapted to detect docking of the mobile device. If the docking of the mobile device is detected, the robotic device autonomously returns to the charging station for charging the battery of the mobile device. The robotic device receives an instruction from the mobile device or a user and performs tasks associated with the instruction.
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