SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE PROVISIONING AND FUNCTIONALITY OF WIRELESS INSTRUMENTS
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1. A charging device comprising:
- a cradle configured to receive a portable device, the cradle operably connected to a power source and configured to charge a battery in said portable device; and
an alarming mechanism configured to initiate an alarm based on a programmable action.
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Abstract
A system and method for enhancing the provisioning and functionality of wireless or portable devices, and more particularly a charging device configured to bi-directionally communicate to a database through the Internet or a private network to configure, update, and provision a wireless portable device while charging the portable or wireless device. Additionally, a system and method for alerting a user that the portable or wireless device requires a programmable action.
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20 Claims
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1. A charging device comprising:
- a cradle configured to receive a portable device, the cradle operably connected to a power source and configured to charge a battery in said portable device; and
an alarming mechanism configured to initiate an alarm based on a programmable action. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16)
- a cradle configured to receive a portable device, the cradle operably connected to a power source and configured to charge a battery in said portable device; and
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8. A charging device comprising:
- a cradle configured to receive a portable device, the cradle operably connected to a power source and configured to charge a battery in said portable device;
a communication port operably configured for establishing a bi-directional communication connection with a network; and
a programmable circuit configured to transmit and receive data through the bi-directional communication connection established with said network, wherein data received from the network is downloaded to the portable device, and information stored in the portable device is uploaded to said network when said portable device is coupled to the cradle. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
- a cradle configured to receive a portable device, the cradle operably connected to a power source and configured to charge a battery in said portable device;
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19. A charging device comprising:
- a power mechanism operably configured for connecting a portable device to a power source, wherein upon establishing said connection, the power source charges a battery in said portable device; and
a communication port, integrally coupled to said power mechanism and operably configured for establishing a bi-directional communication connection between said portable device and a network;
wherein upon establishing the bi-directional communication connection, data is transmitted and received between the portable device and network such that data received from the network is downloaded to the portable device, and information stored in the portable device is uploaded to said network. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 20)
- a power mechanism operably configured for connecting a portable device to a power source, wherein upon establishing said connection, the power source charges a battery in said portable device; and
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