Remote controller utilized with charging dock for controlling mobile device
US9954987B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72415
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a console unit for controlling a mobile device. The console unit includes a remote control unit and a tower section. The tower section includes a receptacle adapted for receiving the remote control unit at least partially therein. The tower section further includes a housing and an interface configured for coupling to the mobile device. The interface is configured for selectively receiving high definition media data and USB protocol data from the mobile device and for charging the mobile device. The tower section includes at least one media port for providing the high definition media data to a media player device and a power port for receiving power. The remote control unit includes a communications transceiver configured to communicate with the mobile device. The remote control unit includes a touchpad for receiving input from a user, including gestures, while the mobile device is coupled to the tower section.
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