Public cellular telephone charging station
First Claim
1. A public cellular telephone charging station, comprising:
- a housing having an open interior region defined therein;
a support, the housing being mounted on the support;
at least one receptacle disposed in the housing for receiving at least one cellular telephone to be charged;
a control circuit disposed in the housing, the circuitry including a timer;
a charging circuit disposed in the housing for charging the at least one cellular telephone, the charging circuit being electrically connected to the control circuit;
a plurality of unique charging ports and charging adapters disposed in the at least one receptacle for connection of the at least one cellular telephone thereto and being electrically connected to the charging circuita display for indicating the at least one cellular telephone has been properly electrically connected;
at least one scanner mounted within the housing for scanning the outer surface of the at least one cellular telephone and matching it with the appropriate charging adapter;
a graphical user interface in communication with the control circuit, the graphical user interface being disposed on the housing;
means for processing payment for charging of the at least one cellular telephone for a selected time period, the means for processing payment being in electrical communication with the control circuit; and
a network interface in electrical communication with the control circuit.
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Abstract
The public cellular telephone charging station (10) is a publicly accessible charging system for cellular telephones and other portable devices. The charging station (10) includes a housing (12) and a support (14) for supporting the housing (12) on a support surface. At least one receptacle (16) is provided within the housing (12) for receiving at least one cellular telephone (C) to be charged. Circuits (100), which include a timer (106), are disposed within the housing (12). A charging system for charging the at least one cellular telephone is further provided, with the charge time being calculated by the circuits (100) and being measured and controlled by the timer (106). At least one charging port (18, 20, 22) is located within the at least one receptacle (16) for releasable connection to, and charging of, the at least one cellular telephone (C).
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15 Claims
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1. A public cellular telephone charging station, comprising:
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a housing having an open interior region defined therein; a support, the housing being mounted on the support; at least one receptacle disposed in the housing for receiving at least one cellular telephone to be charged; a control circuit disposed in the housing, the circuitry including a timer; a charging circuit disposed in the housing for charging the at least one cellular telephone, the charging circuit being electrically connected to the control circuit; a plurality of unique charging ports and charging adapters disposed in the at least one receptacle for connection of the at least one cellular telephone thereto and being electrically connected to the charging circuit a display for indicating the at least one cellular telephone has been properly electrically connected; at least one scanner mounted within the housing for scanning the outer surface of the at least one cellular telephone and matching it with the appropriate charging adapter; a graphical user interface in communication with the control circuit, the graphical user interface being disposed on the housing; means for processing payment for charging of the at least one cellular telephone for a selected time period, the means for processing payment being in electrical communication with the control circuit; and a network interface in electrical communication with the control circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A public cellular telephone charging station, comprising:
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a housing having an open interior region defined therein; a support, the housing being mounted on the support; at least one receptacle disposed in the housing for receiving at least one cellular telephone to be charged; a control circuit disposed in the housing, the circuitry including a timer; a charging circuit disposed in the housing for charging the at least one cellular telephone, the charging circuit being electrically connected to the control circuit; at least one charging port and charging adapter disposed in the at least one receptacle for connection of the at least one cellular telephone thereto and being electrically connected to the charging circuit; a display for indicating the at least one cellular telephone has been properly electrically connected; at least one scanner mounted within the housing for scanning the outer surface of the at least one cellular telephone and matching it with the appropriate charging adapter; a graphical user interface in communication with the control circuit, the graphical user interface being disposed on the housing; means for processing payment for charging of the at least one cellular telephone for a selected time period, the means for processing payment being in electrical communication with the control circuit; and a network interface in electrical communication with the control circuit. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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