Docking Station
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1. A docking station for a computing device comprising:
- a connector to electrically connect a power supply to the docking station;
an interface to electrically connect the docking station to the computing device and to supply power from the connector to the computing device; and
a pin at a location on a surface of the docking station, wherein the location identifies a power supply rating of the power supply.
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Abstract
A docking station for a computing device can include an interface for electrically connecting the docking station to a computing device. The interface may supply power from a power supply. The docking station can include a surface for attaching a pin, wherein the location of the pin prevents a computing device from electrically connecting to the docking station if the computing device is not compatible.
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20 Claims
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1. A docking station for a computing device comprising:
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a connector to electrically connect a power supply to the docking station; an interface to electrically connect the docking station to the computing device and to supply power from the connector to the computing device; and a pin at a location on a surface of the docking station, wherein the location identifies a power supply rating of the power supply. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A docking station comprising:
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a cavity in a surface of the docking station to accept an insert; and the insert includes an insert surface and a pin, wherein the location of the pin permits a computing device to interface with the docking station. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method comprising:
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installing a pin in an opening on a surface of a docking station for identifying a computer compatible with the docking station, wherein the docking station electrically connects to the computer if a location of the pin aligns with an opening on the computer; and preventing a change to the location. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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