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POWER AND DATA ADAPTER

  • US 20160173678A1
  • Filed: 12/15/2015
  • Published: 06/16/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An adapter, comprising:

  • a universal non-proprietary data and power interface configured to communicatively couple with a docking station, and configured to operate according to a universal data communication standard to enable bi-direction data communication and further configured to operate according to a universal power communication standard;

    a power output configured to operably couple to a portable communication device;

    a data interface separate from the power output and configured to communicatively couple with the portable electronic device; and

    control circuitry in communication with the universal non-proprietary data and power interface, the power output, and the data interface, the control circuitry configured to;

    relay data communications between the docking station and the portable electronic device through the universal non-proprietary data and power interface and the data interface; and

    provide electrical power to the portable electronic device through the power output.

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