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Illuminated user interface

  • US 20040179135A1
  • Filed: 03/14/2003
  • Published: 09/16/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A docking station interface for assisting a user in the operation thereof, the docking station interface comprising:

  • a module configured for interfacing with a first electronic device and a second electronic device, at least one of the first and second electronic devices being removably connected to the module;

    a first light source for indicating that the first electronic device is electrically connected to, and operative to communicate with, the module;

    a second light source for indicating that the second electronic device is electrically connected to, and operative to communicate with, the module; and

    a controller for controlling illumination of the first and second light sources such that the first light source and second light source may enter into various illumination states, at least one of the first and second light sources configured to enter a first illumination state to indicate when the respective electronic device is electrically connected to, and operative to communicate with, the interfacing module, and a second illumination state having a varying illumination state from the first illumination state for additionally indicating substantially when a file transfer signal is being communicated between the respective electronic device and the module.

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