Magnetic stand for tablet device
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1. A device holder for carrying a portable electronic device in an automobile, the device holder comprising:
- a body that is integrated with the automobile, the body including a cupped portion that is contoured with a size and shape that at least partially conforms to that of the portable electronic device such that the at least a portion of the portable electronic device fits within the cupped portion; and
magnetic elements carried by the body such that when the portable electronic device is in contact with an interior surface of the cupped portion the magnetic elements magnetically couple with magnets of the portable electronic device and secure the portable electronic device to the interior surface, wherein a receipt of the portable electronic device into the cupped portion establishes a communication connection between the portable electronic device and a device in the automobile.
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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 device holder for carrying a portable electronic device in an automobile, the device holder comprising:
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a body that is integrated with the automobile, the body including a cupped portion that is contoured with a size and shape that at least partially conforms to that of the portable electronic device such that the at least a portion of the portable electronic device fits within the cupped portion; and magnetic elements carried by the body such that when the portable electronic device is in contact with an interior surface of the cupped portion the magnetic elements magnetically couple with magnets of the portable electronic device and secure the portable electronic device to the interior surface, wherein a receipt of the portable electronic device into the cupped portion establishes a communication connection between the portable electronic device and a device in the automobile. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A device holder for an automobile, the device holder comprising:
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a body portion comprising a cup portion having a size and shape to at least partially receive an electronic device; a mounting connector that is compatible with an attachment point of a console of the automobile; and magnetic elements disposed in the body portion, wherein when the electronic device is at least partially received by the cup portion, the magnetic elements magnetically couple with magnets in the electronic device, and wherein when the mounting connector is attached with the attachment point, a receipt of the electronic device by the cup portion initiates a wireless connection between the electronic device and a device in the automobile. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A device holder for carrying a portable electronic device in an automobile, the portable electronic device having a magnetic element, the device holder comprising:
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a body detachably coupled with a console of the automobile, the body having a slot that includes a size and shape in accordance with the portable electronic device; and a magnet embedded in the body, the magnet capable of magnetically coupling with the magnetic element when the portable electronic device is positioned in the slot, wherein a receipt of the portable electronic device by the slot initiates an automatic connection between portable electronic device and a device in the automobile. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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