Docking module comprising a DC-DC charger
First Claim
1. A device comprising:
- a cable segment that transmits power from an external power source to a computing device and transmits a plurality of I/O signals from a plurality of peripheral devices to the computing device;
a first connector coupled to the cable segment, and adapted to connect to a port of the computing device through which the power and the I/O signals pass;
a docking module, coupled to the cable segment, the docking module comprising;
an AC power adaptor suitable for connection to the external power source;
a DC-DC charger coupled to the AC adaptor; and
a plurality of additional connectors adapted to connect to a plurality of ports of a plurality of peripheral devices.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a cable connects a computing device to both an external power source and one or more peripheral devices. The cable may include a docking module including an AC adaptor for connecting to an external AC power source, and a DC-DC charger, coupled to the AC adaptor, for transmitting power to the computing device over a segment of the cable. The docking module may also include one or more connectors adapted to connect to one or more peripheral devices. In another embodiment, a device connects a computing device to an external power source. The device includes a first cable segment and a DC-DC charger suitable for transmitting power to the computing device over the first cable segment. The device includes a second cable segment connecting the DC-DC charger to an AC adaptor suitable for connection to an external power source.
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9 Claims
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1. A device comprising:
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a cable segment that transmits power from an external power source to a computing device and transmits a plurality of I/O signals from a plurality of peripheral devices to the computing device; a first connector coupled to the cable segment, and adapted to connect to a port of the computing device through which the power and the I/O signals pass; a docking module, coupled to the cable segment, the docking module comprising; an AC power adaptor suitable for connection to the external power source; a DC-DC charger coupled to the AC adaptor; and a plurality of additional connectors adapted to connect to a plurality of ports of a plurality of peripheral devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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