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Protected security sensor for docking station

US9996111B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 2017
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2066
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a docking station for an electronic device including a first connector block slidably connected to a first side of the docking station, a second connector block opposite the first connector block and slidably connected to a second side of the docking station, a first plug of the first connector block positioned to interface with a first port of the electronic device, a security hole for receiving an external lock; and a sensor in the security hole.

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