Docking Station
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1. A docking station for a computing device comprising:
- a connector to electrically connect a power supply to the docking station;
an interface to electrically connect the docking station to the computing device and to supply power from the connector to the computing device; and
a pin at a location on a surface of the docking station, wherein the location identifies a power supply rating of the power supply.
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Abstract
A docking station for a computing device can include an interface for electrically connecting the docking station to a computing device. The interface may supply power from a power supply. The docking station can include a surface for attaching a pin, wherein the location of the pin prevents a computing device from electrically connecting to the docking station if the computing device is not compatible.
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20 Claims
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1. A docking station for a computing device comprising:
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a connector to electrically connect a power supply to the docking station; an interface to electrically connect the docking station to the computing device and to supply power from the connector to the computing device; and a pin at a location on a surface of the docking station, wherein the location identifies a power supply rating of the power supply. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A docking station comprising:
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a cavity in a surface of the docking station to accept an insert; the insert includes an insert surface and a pin, wherein the location of the pin permits a computing device to interface with the docking station; and a power supply with a power supply rating indentified by the location of the pin. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method comprising:
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installing a pin in an opening on a surface of a docking station for identifying a computer compatible with the docking station, wherein the docking station electrically connects to the computer if a location of the pin aligns with an opening on the computer; and preventing a change to the location. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A docking station for a computing device comprising:
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a connector to electrically connect an external power supply to the docking station; an interface separate from the connector, on a surface of the docking station, to electrically connect the docking station to the computing device and to supply power, received by the docking station from the connector, to the computing device; and a pin at one of a plurality of locations on the surface of the docking station, wherein each of the plurality of locations of the pin on the surface identifies one of a plurality of power supply ratings of a power supply connected to the connector.
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