MOUNT FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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1. A mounting device for supporting an electronic device on a surface, the mounting device comprising:
- a flexible base that can be removably positioned on the surface and maintain its position on the surface primarily using frictional forces;
an attachment mechanism positioned on the base for removably coupling with the electronic device;
a battery system including a rechargeable battery for providing power to the electronic device when the electronic device is coupled to the attachment mechanism; and
at least one solar cell positioned on or incorporated into the base or the attachment mechanism for charging the rechargeable battery.
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Abstract
A mounting device comprises a base for placement on a vehicle dashboard or other surface; an attachment mechanism positioned on the base for removably coupling with the electronic device; a battery system including a rechargeable battery positioned within the base or the attachment mechanism for providing power to the electronic device when it is coupled to the attachment mechanism; and at least one solar cell positioned on or incorporated into the base or the attachment mechanism for charging the rechargeable battery.
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1. A mounting device for supporting an electronic device on a surface, the mounting device comprising:
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a flexible base that can be removably positioned on the surface and maintain its position on the surface primarily using frictional forces; an attachment mechanism positioned on the base for removably coupling with the electronic device; a battery system including a rechargeable battery for providing power to the electronic device when the electronic device is coupled to the attachment mechanism; and at least one solar cell positioned on or incorporated into the base or the attachment mechanism for charging the rechargeable battery. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A mounting device for removably supporting an electronic device on a surface, the mounting device comprising:
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a base for placement on the surface, the base including at least two independently moveable appendages, wherein the base is operable to maintain its position on the surface primarily using frictional forces; an attachment mechanism positioned on top the base for removably coupling with the electronic device; a battery system including a rechargeable battery positioned within the base or the attachment mechanism for providing power to the electronic device when the electronic device is coupled to the attachment mechanism; and at least two solar cells positioned on or incorporated into the appendages of the base for charging the rechargeable battery. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A mounting device for removably supporting an electronic device on a surface, the mounting device comprising:
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a flexible base for placement on the surface, the base including at least two independently moveable appendages, wherein the base is operable to maintain its position on the surface primarily using frictional forces and requires no suction cups, adhesives, or fasteners to adhere to the surface; an attachment mechanism positioned on top the base for removably coupling with the electronic device; a battery system including a rechargeable battery positioned within the base; an electrical connector operable to electrically couple the battery system to the electronic device for providing power to the electronic device; and at least two solar cells positioned on or incorporated into the appendages of the base for charging the rechargeable battery. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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