Magnetic stand for tablet device
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1. A stand for magnetically securing a tablet device, the tablet device having a magnetic attachment system disposed within a first portion of a tablet device housing, the stand comprising:
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an interior having a size and shape arranged to accommodate the first portion of the tablet device by providing a friction force to an exterior surface of the tablet device housing; and
a magnetic attachment mechanism, comprising;
a magnetic element for magnetically interacting with the magnetic attachment system, the magnetic interaction causing the cupped portion to secure the tablet device.
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Abstract
A magnetic stand for a tablet device is disclosed. The magnetic stand is configured to rigidly hold a portion of the tablet device in place and to shield the magnetic field from adversely affecting nearby devices susceptible to strong magnetic fields. The shielding portion of the magnetic stand allows for significant increases in magnetic field strength when compared to similarly configured, unshielded products.
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1. A stand for magnetically securing a tablet device, the tablet device having a magnetic attachment system disposed within a first portion of a tablet device housing, the stand comprising:
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a cupped portion, comprising; an interior having a size and shape arranged to accommodate the first portion of the tablet device by providing a friction force to an exterior surface of the tablet device housing; and a magnetic attachment mechanism, comprising; a magnetic element for magnetically interacting with the magnetic attachment system, the magnetic interaction causing the cupped portion to secure the tablet device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A magnetic mount for releasably securing a tablet device to a vehicle console, the magnetic mount comprising:
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a mounting connector compatible with a vehicle attachment point on the vehicle console; a metallic shunt portion which positions a plurality of permanent magnets within the magnetic mount, and prevents a magnetic field emanating from the permanent magnets from leaking energy out of the back or sides of the magnetic stand; a cupped portion arranged to provide a friction force for rigidly supporting at least one side of the tablet device, and a structure for shielding the magnetic field emanating from the permanent magnets while the magnetic stand is not in use, wherein the metallic shunt is mechanically attached to a bottom outer surface of the cupped portion and further wherein the magnetic field acts to hold a portion of the tablet device securely within the cupped portion. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A detachable motor vehicle communication system, comprising:
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a tablet device comprising; a display for presenting visual information, a wireless communication interface, and a magnetic attachment mechanism; and a stand for detachably securing the tablet device to an interior surface of the motor vehicle, the stand comprising; a magnetic attachment unit that interacts with the magnetic attachment mechanism to secure the tablet device and the stand, wherein a sensor in the tablet device senses that the tablet device is secured to the stand causing the tablet device to automatically interact with the motor vehicle in a wireless mode. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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