Port replicating apparatus
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1. A system comprising:
- a port replicating apparatus comprisinga housing,an interface in the housing for connecting to a portable electronic device, the interface being adapted for use with a switching, serial bus architecture, anda plurality of connectors in the housing for connecting to a plurality of peripheral devices, the plurality of connectors including a first universal serial bus connector electrically coupled to the interface via a universal serial bus hub, and a second universal serial bus connector separately coupled to the interface without an intervening universal serial bus hub;
a portable computer comprising a card slot; and
a card disposed in the card slot, wherein the card is operatively coupled to the interface in the port replicating apparatus.
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Abstract
A docking assembly including a port replicating apparatus is disclosed. The docking assembly includes a port replicating apparatus including (i) a housing having a major dimension defined by a first terminal end and a second terminal end, (ii) at least one interface for connecting to a portable electronic device, and (iii) a plurality of connectors in the housing for connecting to a plurality of peripheral devices. A base is also included in the docking assembly. It is capable of mechanically coupling to at least the first terminal end of the housing of the port replicating apparatus, such that the major dimension of the housing is vertically oriented.
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1. A system comprising:
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a port replicating apparatus comprising a housing, an interface in the housing for connecting to a portable electronic device, the interface being adapted for use with a switching, serial bus architecture, and a plurality of connectors in the housing for connecting to a plurality of peripheral devices, the plurality of connectors including a first universal serial bus connector electrically coupled to the interface via a universal serial bus hub, and a second universal serial bus connector separately coupled to the interface without an intervening universal serial bus hub; a portable computer comprising a card slot; and a card disposed in the card slot, wherein the card is operatively coupled to the interface in the port replicating apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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