Motorized horizontal docking station having integrated locking mechanism
US9309698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2066
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for preventing unauthorized removal of an electronic device from a docking station including inserting a first plug into a first port of the electronic device, inserting a second plug into a second port of the electronic device, setting the docking station to a locked state, preventing removal of the first plug from the first port while the docking station is in the locked state, setting the docking station to an unlocked state, removing the first plug from the first port, and removing the second plug from the second port.
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