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Functional adapter for a consumer electronic device

  • US 7,765,332 B2
  • Filed: 01/04/2007
  • Issued: 07/27/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/04/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A modular system for removably supporting and providing service to a consumer electronic device performing a first function, the modular system comprising:

  • an electrically powered host primarily performing a second function distinct from the first function and having a service interface providing at least a first electrical service and a mechanical support service; and

    an adapter removably coupled to the service interface of the host and;

    performing a third function distinct from the first and second functions, the third function comprising receiving the at least a first electrical service from the host and providing at least a second electrical service, different than the first electrical service, to the consumer electronic device,performing a fourth function of removably mechanically supporting the consumer electronic device, andproviding a fifth function different from the first, second, third and fourth functions when the adapter is coupled to the service interface of the host.

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