Method and Device for Recognition of Docking Stations
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1. An electronic device for use with a docking station, the electronic device comprising:
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a circuit supported by the housing, wherein the circuit detects that the electronic device is coupled to the docking station;
an imager supported by the housing, wherein the imager obtains an image of an identifier associated with the docking station; and
a processor communicating with the circuit and the imager, wherein the processor performs a predefined operation based on the image in response to detecting that the electronic device is coupled to the docking station.
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Abstract
A method for controlling an electronic device for use with a docking station is disclosed. The method includes detecting a coupling of the electronic device with the docking station, obtaining an image of an identifier associated with the docking station in response to detecting the coupling, and performing a predefined operation by the electronic device based on the image of the identifier in response to obtaining the image.
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1. An electronic device for use with a docking station, the electronic device comprising:
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a housing; a circuit supported by the housing, wherein the circuit detects that the electronic device is coupled to the docking station; an imager supported by the housing, wherein the imager obtains an image of an identifier associated with the docking station; and a processor communicating with the circuit and the imager, wherein the processor performs a predefined operation based on the image in response to detecting that the electronic device is coupled to the docking station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for controlling an electronic device for use with a docking station, the method comprising:
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detecting a coupling of the electronic device with the docking station; obtaining an image of an identifier associated with the docking station in response to detecting the coupling; and performing a predefined operation by the electronic device based on the image of the identifier in response to obtaining the image. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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