Electronic Device Docking System
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1. A docking system comprising:
- a housing having a docking portion and a connector disposed thereon, wherein the connector is movable between stowed and deployed positions; and
means for applying a force to move the connector between the stowed and deployed positions.
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Abstract
A system and method disclose a docking device for allowing contents of a hand-held electronic device to be viewed on a monitor screen and/or heard through head phones of an aircraft'"'"'s in-flight entertainment system. The docking device is movable between stowed and deployed positions.
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1. A docking system comprising:
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a housing having a docking portion and a connector disposed thereon, wherein the connector is movable between stowed and deployed positions; and means for applying a force to move the connector between the stowed and deployed positions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A docking system comprising:
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a dock having a connector engageable with a hand-held electronic device, wherein the connector is movable between stowed and deployed positions; a display disposed on a video arm, electro-mechanically connected to the connector; and means for applying a force to the dock between the stowed and deployed positions, moving the connector between stowed and deployed positions. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of docking comprising steps:
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deploying a dock between stowed and deployed positions; applying a force to the dock between stowed and deployed positions; mounting an electronic device to the dock; and using the dock to connect the electronic device to a display. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A docking system for an electronic device, comprising:
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a video arm having a mount for supporting a video monitor; a dock having a connector movable between stowed and deployed positions; means for applying a force to the dock between the stowed and deployed positions; and means for controlling speed of the dock as the dock travels between the stowed and deployed positions, wherein the mount serves as a housing for the dock, the connector being disposed within the mount in the stowed position. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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