09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
wireless keyboards; keyboards for tablet computers; multifunction keyboards for tablet computers; tablet computer docking stations; stands adapted for tablet computers; keyboards for handheld devices; stands adapted for tablet computers with integrated multifunction keyboards; none of the foregoing for use with or in relation to vehicles or vehicle technologies
Disclosed is a docking station for holding an electronic device including a main body, a vertical support, a horizontal support, a cut-out in the horizontal support, and an ejection mechanism. The ejection mechanism includes a base member, a top member, an extension member disposed on the top member, an electrical connector disposed on the extension member, and a first and second bars hingedly connecting the base member to the top member. The top member is configured to be disposed in a first position in which the electrical connector is disposed at a first height with respect to the horizontal support and substantially parallel to the vertical support. The top member is further configured to be disposed in a second position in which the electrical connector is disposed at a second height with respect to the horizontal member and substantially non-parallel with the vertical support. The second height is less than the first height.
Disclosed is a retention system for an electronic device including a base member for receiving the electronic device, a retention pad attached to the base member, a plurality of adhesive portions of the retention pad wherein the adhesive portions are dispersed, generally, in a gradient across the retention pad.
Disclosed is a system for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device including a docking station, a first plug on the docking station positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device, a second plug on the docking station positioned to interface with a second port on the electronic device, a first audio device in the docking station, a second audio device in the docking station, and a selector to selectively enable one of the first audio device and second audio device.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autoriséDispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
G06F 21/88 - Détection ou prévention de vol ou de perte
F16B 2/06 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction
F16H 35/10 - Dispositions ou dispositifs pour absorber la surcharge ou empêcher tout dommage par surcharge
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.
Disclosed is a drivetrain for use in a motorized docking station including a driveshaft, a first threaded end of the driveshaft having a left-hand thread, a second threaded end of the driveshaft having a right-hand thread, a plurality of gears, an electric motor coupled to the plurality of gears, and a linking gear of the plurality of gears, the linking gear fixed to the drive shaft. The drivetrain can have a manual override gear coupled to the driveshaft and a tool-receiving portion of the manual override gear.
Disclosed is a docking station having a secure assembly including a chassis, a tray at least partially covering the chassis, a port block slidably connected to the tray, the port block configured to translate between a substantially open position and a substantially closed position, a drivetrain connected to the chassis, a fastener connecting the port block to the drivetrain, an access hole in the chassis. The fastener is accessible via the access hole when the port block is in an open position. The fastener is inaccessible via the access hole when the port block is in a closed position inhibiting disassembly of the docking station.
Disclosed is a docking station for an electronic device including a port block, a first electronic connector of the port block, a retention member of the port block, a tray for receiving the electronic device, a sidewall of the tray, an interior side of the sidewall, a first through-hole of the sidewall sized to slidably receive the first connector, a second through hole of the sidewall sized to slidably receive the retention member, wherein the port block is configured to slide between a substantially open position and a substantially closed position with respect to the sidewall of the tray, and wherein the first connector protrudes from the first through-hole on the interior side of the sidewall of the tray when the port block is in the substantially closed position.
Disclosed is a method for logically positioning a second display screen relative to a first display screen including detecting a collision event of a cursor with an edge the first display screen, logically positioning the second display screen at the edge of the first display screen, calculating a projected path of the cursor, displaying the cursor on the second display screen, detecting a mouse event, calculating an offset between the mouse event and the projected path, and logically repositioning the second display screen consistent with the offset.
G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
G06T 7/33 - Détermination des paramètres de transformation pour l'alignement des images, c.-à-d. recalage des images utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
Disclosed is a sensor system for a docking station including a receiving portion, a topside of the receiving portion for receiving an electronic device, a bottom side of the receiving portion, a first magnetic sensor on the bottom side of the receiving portion for detecting the presence of the electronic device. The sensor system can further include a second magnetic sensor on the bottom side of the receiving portion for detecting the presence of the electronic device. The first sensor can be positioned to correspond to the position of the first speaker when the electronic device is seated in the topside of the receiving portion and the second sensor can be positioned to correspond to the position of the second speaker when the electronic device is seated in the topside of the receiving portion. Sensor system can detect the presence and proper position of an electronic device in a docking station by having magnetic sensors to detect a magnetic field emitted by the speakers of the electronic device.
G06C 21/00 - Mécanismes de programmation pour la détermination des phases de calcul que doit exécuter la machine à calculer, p. ex. quand une touche ou certaines touches sont enfoncées
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
Produits et services
Computer hardware; apparatus for the processing, recording, transmission or reproduction of data, sound or images; computer peripherals; computer peripheral equipment and devices; wireless computer peripherals; input devices for computers; keyboards; computer keyboards; keyboards for tablets; multifunction keyboards; tablet docking stations; stands adapted for tablet computers; computer carrying cases; covers shaped for computers; tablet covers; protective shells for tablets and keyboards; cables for charging detachable keyboards; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; Input devices for computers or handheld devices, and related accessories, namely, keyboards, docking stations, batteries, charging devices, cables and portable power supplies; protective cases for computers; charging devices, namely, battery chargers; rechargeable electric battery devices, namely, rechargeable batteries and portable power supplies; portable battery chargers; protective films for the screens of electronic devices, namely, tablet computers, computers; electrical storage batteries; electricity storage apparatus Non-metal shims designed for use with detachable keyboards
17.
Alignment and drive system for motorized horizontal docking station
Disclosed is a docking station for an electronic device having a housing, a top surface of the housing for receiving the electronic device, a plurality of positioning members of the top surface for positioning the electronic device with respect to the top surface, a first sensor for detecting the presence of the electronic device, a first connector block, a first connector of the first connector block, a first arm of the first connector block, a motor connected to the first arm via one or more gears, and a security hole for attaching a lock.
G06F 13/00 - Interconnexion ou transfert d'information ou d'autres signaux entre mémoires, dispositifs d'entrée/sortie ou unités de traitement
E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autoriséDispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
F16B 2/06 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction
F16H 35/10 - Dispositions ou dispositifs pour absorber la surcharge ou empêcher tout dommage par surcharge
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 first port on the docking station electrically connected to the first plug, a first dummy plug of the second connector block positioned to interface with a second port of the electronic device, and a security hole for receiving a lock.
E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autoriséDispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
F16B 2/06 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction
F16H 35/10 - Dispositions ou dispositifs pour absorber la surcharge ou empêcher tout dommage par surcharge
Disclosed is a system for preventing unauthorized removal of an electronic device from a docking station including a first plug positioned to slidably interface with a first port of the electronic device, a second plug opposite the first plug and positioned to slidably interface with a second port of the electronic device, a mechanical locking mechanism operable to restrict removal of the first and second plugs from the electronic device, and a software application for communicating with the docking station, the software application including a messaging component for sending messages to, and receiving messages from, the docking station, and an authorization component for authorizing unlocking of the locking mechanism.
E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autoriséDispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
F16B 2/06 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction
F16H 35/10 - Dispositions ou dispositifs pour absorber la surcharge ou empêcher tout dommage par surcharge
Disclosed is a docking station for an electronic device including a tray for receiving the electronic device, the tray having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of sidewalls, a plurality of positioning members of the top surface of the tray for positioning the electronic device with respect to the top surface, a first rail fixed to the bottom surface of the tray; and a first sliding member slidably connected to the first rail. The docking station can further include a second rail and a second sliding member slidably connected thereto. The docking station can also include recesses sized to receive the feet of the electronic device.
E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autoriséDispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
F16B 2/06 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction
F16H 35/10 - Dispositions ou dispositifs pour absorber la surcharge ou empêcher tout dommage par surcharge
Disclosed is a housing for an electronic device that includes a rear wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface, a central electrical contact in the rear wall, a first cut-out on the exterior surface of the rear wall exposing a portion of the central electrical contact, a first radial electrical contact in the rear wall, and a second cut-out on the exterior surface of the rear wall exposing a portion of the first radial electrical contact.
Disclosed is an apparatus for holding an electronic device that includes an interface surface, a central electrical contact on the interface surface, a first radial electrical contact on the interface surface, a first magnetic member near the first radial electrical contact, and a second magnetic member near the central electrical contact.
Disclosed is a mounting system for an electronic device includes a first portion associated with an electronic device and a second portion configured to mate with the first portion. The first portion includes a first face formed from an electrically insulating material, a first central electrical contact on the first face, a first plurality of radial electrical contacts on the first face and positioned around the central contact, a first ferromagnetic member. The second portion includes a second face formed from an electrically insulating material, a second central electrical contact on the second face, a first radial electrical contact on the second face, and a first magnetic member. Magnetic attraction between the first magnetic member and the first ferromagnetic member substantially maintains the first and second central electrical contacts in an electrically conductive relationship.
Disclosed is a device for audibly producing an audio signal including a first speaker, a second speaker, a first housing surrounding the first speaker, a second housing surrounding the second speaker, a curved member having a first curvature and connected to the first housing and the second housing, a receiver for receiving the audio signal, and an energy storage device mounted on the curved member, the energy storage device electrically connected to the receiver and having a second curvature congruent to the first curvature.
Disclosed is a connector module for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising a first plug insert injection molded with the connector module, a second plug insert injection molded with the connector module, a first port insert injection molded with the connector module, a second port insert injection molded with the connector module, a first electrical connection between the first plug and the first port, the first electrical connection being insert injection molded with the connector module, a second electrical connection between the second plug and the second port, the second electrical connection being insert injection molded with the connector module, and a first indexing member.
Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device including a main body, a first plug on the main body positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device, a slot in the main body for slidably receiving a second external connector and for positioning the second external connector to interface with a second port of the electronic device. The slot has a first opening on a first surface of the main body to receive the second external connector, a second opening on a second surface of the main body to allow a portion of the second external connector to protrude from the second opening of the main body, a first wall opposite the first surface, a rear wall opposite the second surface, a top wall, and a bottom wall.
H01R 25/00 - Pièces de couplage adaptées à la coopération simultanée avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires identiques, p. ex. pour la distribution d'énergie à plusieurs circuits
H01R 13/518 - Moyens pour maintenir ou envelopper un corps isolant, p. ex. boîtier pour maintenir ou envelopper plusieurs pièces de couplage, p. ex. châssis
H01R 13/629 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz
H01R 27/02 - Pièces de couplage adaptées à la coopération avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires dissemblables pour coopération simultanée avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires
H01R 13/62 - Moyens pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage ou pour les maintenir engagées
H01R 13/60 - Moyens pour supporter les pièces de couplage non engagées
H01R 13/512 - SoclesBoîtiers composés de différentes pièces assemblées par une vis ou par des vis
H01R 13/73 - Moyens de montage des pièces de couplage sur les appareils ou structures, p. ex. sur un mur
27.
Docking station for an electronic device with improved electrical interface
Disclosed is an adapter piece for retaining an external connector and to be used with a docking station for an electronic device, the adapter piece comprising a main body, a cavity in the main body forming an inner portion sized to match the dimensions of the external connector, a first opening to the cavity on the main body for receiving the external connector, a second opening to the cavity on the main body allowing a portion of the external connector to protrude therefrom, and an outer portion sized to match the dimensions of a slot on the docking station.
H01R 25/00 - Pièces de couplage adaptées à la coopération simultanée avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires identiques, p. ex. pour la distribution d'énergie à plusieurs circuits
Disclosed is a docking station for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising a connector module for interfacing with the electronic device, a first plug on the connector module, a second plug on the connector module, a first port on the connector module electrically connected to the first plug, a second port on the connector module electrically connected to the second plug, a base member for holding the connector module, a first indexing member on the base member, and a second indexing member on the connector module.
H01R 25/00 - Pièces de couplage adaptées à la coopération simultanée avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires identiques, p. ex. pour la distribution d'énergie à plusieurs circuits
30.
Docking station for an electronic device with improved electrical interface
Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device having a first and second ports for attaching a first and second external connectors, a first and second plugs positioned to interface with a first and second ports of the electronic device, and a first and second pins positioned to interface with a first and second electrical contact of a third port on the electronic device.
H01R 25/00 - Pièces de couplage adaptées à la coopération simultanée avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires identiques, p. ex. pour la distribution d'énergie à plusieurs circuits
31.
Docking station for portable electronics with voids for connector pass-through
Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device having a first and second ports for attaching a first and second external connectors, a first and second plugs positioned to interface with a first and second ports of the electronic device, and a first and second pins positioned to interface with a first and second electrical contact of a third port on the electronic device.
H01R 25/00 - Pièces de couplage adaptées à la coopération simultanée avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires identiques, p. ex. pour la distribution d'énergie à plusieurs circuits
40.
Docking station for an electronic device with improved electrical interface
Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device having a first port and second ports on a main body for accepting a first and second external connectors, a first and second plugs on the main body positioned to interface with a first and second ports on the electronic device, a slot in the main body for slidably receiving a third external connector and for positioning the third external connector to interface with a third port of the electronic device, and a retention mechanism in the main body for retaining the third external connector.
H01R 25/00 - Pièces de couplage adaptées à la coopération simultanée avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires identiques, p. ex. pour la distribution d'énergie à plusieurs circuits
