Method and apparatus for transmitting data over a network using a docking device
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1. A method of transmitting data over a network, the method comprising:
- activating a sensor in an electronic device;
in response to the activation of the sensor, establishing a data connection between the electronic device and a cradle;
downloading data from the electronic device to the cradle; and
transmitting the data from the cradle to a network server.
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Abstract
A method and system for transmitting data over a network are described. In one embodiment, the system comprises a cradle to transmit data to a network server and an electronic device coupled to the cradle. The electronic device includes a sensor to trigger a data connection between the electronic device and the cradle. The electronic device also includes a transmitter to download the data to the cradle.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of transmitting data over a network, the method comprising:
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activating a sensor in an electronic device;
in response to the activation of the sensor, establishing a data connection between the electronic device and a cradle;
downloading data from the electronic device to the cradle; and
transmitting the data from the cradle to a network server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12)
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11. A system comprising:
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a cradle to transmit data to a network server; and
an electronic device, coupled to the cradle, the electronic device including a sensor to trigger a data connection between the electronic device and the cradle, and a transmitter to download the data to the cradle. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A computer readable medium that provides instructions, which when executed on a processor, cause said processor to perform operations comprising:
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activating a sensor in an electronic device;
in response to the activation of the sensor, establishing a data connection between the electronic device and a cradle;
downloading data from the electronic device to the cradle; and
transmitting the data from the cradle to a network server.
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