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DOCKING STATION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

  • US 20090322278A1
  • Filed: 06/27/2008
  • Published: 12/31/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A docking station for an electronic device, comprising:

  • a convex mounting surface to selectively mate with the electronic device;

    a first charge-contact region on the convex mounting surface electrically coupled to a first terminal of an electric power source and positioned to form an electrical connection with a first charging terminal of the electronic device when the electronic device mates with the convex mounting surface;

    a second charge-contact region on the convex mounting surface electrically coupled to a second terminal of an electric power source and positioned to form an electrical connection with a second charging terminal of the electronic device when the electronic device mates with the convex mounting surface; and

    a magnet to magnetically hold the electronic device in a mated position relative to the convex mounting surface.

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