Method and device for recognition of docking stations
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1. An electronic device for use with a docking station, the electronic device comprising:
- a housing;
a circuit supported by the housing, wherein the circuit detects that the electronic device is coupled to the docking station;
an imager supported by the housing, wherein the imager obtains an image of an identifier associated with the docking station in response to detecting that the electronic device is coupled to the docking station; and
a processor communicating with the circuit and the imager, wherein the processor performs a predefined operation based on the image.
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Abstract
A method for controlling an electronic device for use with a docking station is disclosed. The method includes detecting a coupling of the electronic device with the docking station, obtaining an image of an identifier associated with the docking station in response to detecting the coupling, and performing a predefined operation by the electronic device based on the image of the identifier in response to obtaining the image.
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1. An electronic device for use with a docking station, the electronic device comprising:
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a housing; a circuit supported by the housing, wherein the circuit detects that the electronic device is coupled to the docking station; an imager supported by the housing, wherein the imager obtains an image of an identifier associated with the docking station in response to detecting that the electronic device is coupled to the docking station; and a processor communicating with the circuit and the imager, wherein the processor performs a predefined operation based on the image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for controlling an electronic device for use with a docking station, the method comprising:
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detecting a coupling of the electronic device with the docking station; obtaining an image of an identifier associated with the docking station in response to detecting the coupling; and performing a predefined operation by the electronic device based on the image of the identifier in response to obtaining the image. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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