Docking station connectivity monitor/controller
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1. A method comprising:
- detecting a presence of a mobile device in proximity to a docking station, the docking station being in communications with at least one external device, each of the at least one external device configured to selectably communicate with the mobile device through a connectivity through the docking station and through a direct connectivity with the mobile device;
transferring wireless power from the docking station to the mobile device in response to the detecting of the presence of the mobile device;
establishing a wireless connection between the mobile device and the docking station to support wireless communication;
receiving a connectivity assignment by the docking station,the connectivity assignment comprising a specification of;
at least one specified external device, anda respective connectivity for each of the at least one specified external device,the respective connectivity specifying either of one connectivity selected from;
a connectivity through the docking station, anda direct connectivity between the mobile device and the specified external device;
establishing the respective connectivity between the mobile device and specified external devices based on the connectivity assignment; and
generating a display indicating a connectivity configuration, the connectivity configuration comprising;
an indication of each of the at least one specified external device; and
an indication of the respective connectivity for each of the at least one specified external device, the indication of the respective connectivity able to indicate either a connectivity through the docking station or a direct connectivity.
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Abstract
A docking station apparatus and method provides wireless power and wireless communications to a mobile device, and provides or establishes connections to one or more external devices such as monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and networks. In response to detection of the presence of the mobile device, the docking station is enabled to transfer wireless power to the mobile device and communicate wirelessly with the mobile device. The docking station also provides or establishes connections to external devices in response to one or more connectivity assignments.
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1. A method comprising:
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detecting a presence of a mobile device in proximity to a docking station, the docking station being in communications with at least one external device, each of the at least one external device configured to selectably communicate with the mobile device through a connectivity through the docking station and through a direct connectivity with the mobile device; transferring wireless power from the docking station to the mobile device in response to the detecting of the presence of the mobile device; establishing a wireless connection between the mobile device and the docking station to support wireless communication; receiving a connectivity assignment by the docking station, the connectivity assignment comprising a specification of; at least one specified external device, and a respective connectivity for each of the at least one specified external device, the respective connectivity specifying either of one connectivity selected from; a connectivity through the docking station, and a direct connectivity between the mobile device and the specified external device; establishing the respective connectivity between the mobile device and specified external devices based on the connectivity assignment; and generating a display indicating a connectivity configuration, the connectivity configuration comprising; an indication of each of the at least one specified external device; and an indication of the respective connectivity for each of the at least one specified external device, the indication of the respective connectivity able to indicate either a connectivity through the docking station or a direct connectivity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A docking station comprising:
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a processor; a memory, coupled to the processor, configured to store code and data; a charging component, coupled to the processor, configured to transfer wireless power to a mobile device; a proximity detector, coupled to the processor, configured to detect a presence of a mobile device in proximity to the docking station; a communication component, coupled to the processor, configured to establish wireless communications to the mobile device and communications with at least one external device, each of the at least one external device configured to selectably communicate with the mobile device through a connectivity through the docking station and through a direct connectivity with the mobile device; a connectivity unit, coupled to the processor, configured to manage communications, through the communications component, between the mobile device and the at least one external device based upon a connectivity assignment, the connectivity assignment comprising a specification of; at least one specified external device, and a respective connectivity for each of the at least one specified external device, the respective connectivity specifying either of one connectivity selected from; a connectivity through the docking station, and a direct connectivity between the mobile device and the specified external device; and a display unit coupled to the processor, the processor and memory configured to; receive an indication of a detection of the presence of the mobile device in proximity to the docking station; configure, based on the indication, the charging component to provide power to the mobile device; receive the connectivity assignment; provide the connectivity assignment to the connectivity unit; configure, based on the connectivity assignment, the connectivity unit to establish the respective connectivity between the mobile device and specified external devices; generate a display indicating a connectivity configuration, the connectivity configuration comprising; an indication of each of the at least one specified external device; and an indication of the respective connectivity for each of the at least one specified external device, the indication of the respective connectivity able to indicate either a connectivity through the docking station or a direct connectivity; and provide the display on the display. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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