System and method for mobile device docking station

• US 9,436,220 B2
• Filed: 06/15/2012
• Issued: 09/06/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 05/04/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JP Morgan Chase & Co)
• Original Assignee: JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JP Morgan Chase & Co)
• Inventors: Rosenberg, Nicholas Kim, Carey, Richard John
• Primary Examiner(s): Zaman, Faisal M
• Application Number:
  US13/524,630
• Publication Number:
  US 20140059263A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,544 Days
• Field of Search: 710/303
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1632 External expansion units, e.g. docking stations

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are related to systems and methods for a docking station that wirelessly connects to a mobile device, facilitates charging the mobile device, and enables the mobile device to interact with a virtual desktop infrastructure.

Claims

1. A docking station for a mobile device, the docking station providing access for the mobile device to a virtual desktop interactive environment hosted by a remote computer, the docking station comprising:

an inductive surface for charging the mobile device;

an authentication interface for authenticating the mobile device to enable interaction between the mobile device, the docking station, and the remote computer;

a processor receiving, upon successful authentication of the mobile device through the authentication interface, the virtual desktop interactive environment from the remote computer and enabling display of the virtual desktop interactive environment on the mobile device;

a radio antenna for detecting the mobile device and upon detection by the radio antenna, wirelessly transferring data to and from the mobile device; and

a connection interface for providing access to peripheral devices.

2. The docking station of claim 1, wherein the inductive surface is inclined and has a non-slip texture.

3. The docking station of claim 2 further comprising a raised lip at the edge of the lower side of the inclined inductive surface.

4. The docking station of claim 3, wherein the radio antenna supports cellular radio connections, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and near field communication.

5. The docking station of claim 4, wherein the authentication interface comprises a biometric sensor.

6. The docking station of claim 5, wherein the connection interface further comprises connection ports for peripheral devices, network connections, and internet connections for interaction with the mobile device.

7. The docking station of claim 6, wherein the inductive surface has a large surface area capable of accommodating more than one mobile device laying on its surface wherein:

the docking station further comprises a selection interface for selecting a primary mobile device to wirelessly connect to the docking station.

8. The docking station of claim 7, wherein the docking station wirelessly connects to the primary mobile device via the radio antenna.

9. The docking station of claim 8, wherein the docking station further comprises a display showing the status of the wireless connection between the docking station and the primary mobile device, the battery charge status of the primary mobile device, and the status of the docking station'"'"'s internet or network connection.

10. The docking station of claim 9 further comprising a storage compartment underneath the inductive surface.

11. The docking station of 9, wherein the processor facilitates the connection of peripheral devices to the primary mobile device.

12. The docking station of claim 11, wherein the processor facilitates the authentication of the primary mobile device by communicating with an outside computer via the internet or a network connection.

13. The docking station of claim 12, wherein the processor further provides parental controls or enterprise controls by restricting access to peripheral devices, the internet, or network services based on the identity of the primary mobile device.

14. The docking station of claim 12 further comprising a keyboard that slides out from the storage compartment, wherein the keyboard includes a touchpad mouse.

15. The docking station of claim 12 further comprising a retractable multi-pronged connector cord to directly connect the docking station to the mobile device.

16. The docking station of claim 12 further comprising an AC power supply for powering the docking station and supplying power to the one or more mobile devices laying on the inductive surface.

17. The docking station of claim 16 further comprising a battery for providing a DC power supply for powering the docking station and supplying power to the one or more mobile devices laying on the inductive surface.

18. The docking station of claim 17 further comprising a LAN interface providing POE for powering the docking station and supplying power to the one or more mobile devices laying on the inductive surface.

19. The docking station of claim 18 further comprising a solar panel for supplying power to the docking station and to the one or more mobile devices laying on the inductive surface.

20. A method for establishing and maintaining a wireless connection between a docking station and a mobile device and charging the mobile device, the docking station providing access for the mobile device to a virtual desktop interactive environment hosted by a remote computer, the method comprising:

providing an inductive surface for charging the mobile device;

using a radio antenna to detect the mobile device;

upon detection by the radio antenna, establishing a connection with the mobile device using the radio antenna;

authenticating the mobile device using an authentication interface, thereby enabling interaction between the mobile device, the docking station, and the remote computer;

receiving, upon successful authentication, at a processor of the mobile device through the authentication interface, the virtual desktop interactive environment from the remote computer and enabling display of the virtual desktop interactive environment on the mobile device; and

connecting via the radio antenna the mobile device to peripheral devices, network connections, and internet connections.

21. The method of claim 20, further comprising authenticating the docking station.

22. The method of claim 21 wherein the step of establishing a connection includes using cellular radio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or near field communication.

23. The method of claim 22 wherein the step of authenticating includes using a biometric sensor.

24. The method of claim 23 wherein the step of providing an inductive surface includes providing an inclined inductive surface with a non-slip texture.

25. The method of claim 24 further comprising providing a selection interface for selecting a primary mobile device to wirelessly connect to the docking station.

26. The method of claim 25 further comprising displaying the status of the wireless connection between the docking station and the primary mobile device, the battery charge status of the primary mobile device, and the status of the docking station'"'"'s internet or network connection.

27. The method of claim 26 wherein the step of authenticating includes communicating with a computer via the internet or network connection.

28. The method of claim 27 further comprising providing a keyboard for input into the mobile device.

29. The method of claim 28 further comprising providing a retractable connector cord to directly connect the docking station to the mobile device.

30. The method of claim 29 further comprising supplying power to one or more mobile devices laying on the inductive surface.

31. A computer-implemented method for establishing a connection between a docking station and a mobile device and authenticating the mobile device and its user, the docking station providing access for the mobile device to a virtual desktop interactive environment hosted by a remote computer, the method comprising:

detecting a mobile device;

accepting user input to select a primary mobile device;

implementing computer processing components for performing steps including;

determining whether more than one mobile device is detected and selecting a default primary mobile device;

facilitating the wireless connection to the primary mobile device;

querying the user for authentication input;

accepting user input and authenticating the user using an authentication interface, thereby enabling interaction between the mobile device, the docking station, and the remote computer; and

receiving, upon successful authentication of the mobile device through the authentication interface, at a processor of the docking station, the virtual desktop interactive environment from the remote computer, and enabling display of the virtual desktop interactive environment on the mobile device, thereby facilitating the connection to the virtual desktop interactive environment via a network connection.

32. The method of claim 31, wherein the network is a local area network, a wide area network, the internet, and combinations thereof.

33. The method of claim 32, wherein detecting a mobile device includes using a radio antenna that supports cellular radio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and near field communication.

34. The method of claim 33, wherein facilitating the wireless connection includes the computer processing components controlling the radio antenna to communicate with the primary mobile device.

35. The method of claim 34, wherein accepting user input and authenticating the user includes the computer processing components analyzing the user'"'"'s input to a biometric sensor.

36. The method of claim 35, wherein accepting user input and authenticating the user includes the computer processing components controlling a network adapter to communicate with a remote computer.

37. The method of claim 36, wherein facilitating the connection to a virtual interface via a network connection includes the computer processing components controlling the network adapter to communicate with the remote computer.