Docking station for wireless communication device

Details Docking station for wireless communication device Docking station for wireless communication device

2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Urban, Edward F. (Department: 2685)

Telecommunications

Transmitter and receiver at same station

Radiotelephone equipment detail

C455S557000, C455S569100, C455S349000, C379S428040, C379S428030

Reexamination Certificate

active

07076270

ABSTRACT:
A docking station for a wireless communications device includes a support structure that includes a cradle for the wireless telephone. The docking station includes a switch, sensor or other detection mechanism that detects when the wireless communication device is docked. When the wireless communication device is docked, the detection mechanism sends a signal to the wireless communication device. A set of instructions stored in the processor determines which display and which input to use, depending on whether or not the signal is received from the detection mechanism. Embodiments include a display, USB hub, and modem in the docking station. Another embodiment includes a USB connector in the wireless communication device. Finally, an embodiment includes a docking station with equivalent features for a cellular telephone or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).

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