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Method and device for charging peripherals

  • US 7,626,358 B2
  • Filed: 12/01/2006
  • Issued: 12/01/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A peripheral charging system of a mobile computing device, the peripheral charging system comprising:

  • a retention mechanism configured to retain a peripheral having a battery, the retention mechanism comprising a charging mechanism; and

    a system battery electrically connected to the charging mechanism;

    wherein the peripheral charging system is built into the mobile computing system, wherein the mobile computing device contains firmware and software that supports wireless use of the peripheral by the mobile computing device, wherein when the peripheral is retained by the retention mechanism, the peripheral contacts the charging mechanism of the retention mechanism to charge the battery of the peripheral, andwherein the mobile computing device is adapted to communicate wirelessly with the peripheral and the peripheral is adapted to communicate wirelessly with the mobile computing device, andwherein the peripheral comprises a wireless medical device.

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