AU2006100053B4 - Personal mobile device multifunctional docking station - Google Patents

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AU2006100053B4
AU2006100053B4 AU2006100053A AU2006100053A AU2006100053B4 AU 2006100053 B4 AU2006100053 B4 AU 2006100053B4 AU 2006100053 A AU2006100053 A AU 2006100053A AU 2006100053 A AU2006100053 A AU 2006100053A AU 2006100053 B4 AU2006100053 B4 AU 2006100053B4
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A personal mobile device docking system enables a mobile computing device to be coupled to one or more peripheral devices for input and output. The one or more peripheral devices include a monitor, keyboard, printer, mouse, floppy drive, CD/DVD drive, network storage and other networking capabilities such as Ethernet and 802.1 1x. Furthermore, the personal mobile device docking system allows for universal connectivity of different mobile computing devices. The system also permits the use of a variety of displays such as LCD, organic LCD and laser displays as well as secure authentication including biometrics. By coupling the personal mobile device to the one or more peripheral devices via a docking station, the personal mobile device docking system replaces the need for a personal computer or laptop.

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PATENT Ref. No. DTECH-00100-MDDS PERSONAL MOBILE DEVICE MULTIFUNCTION DOCKING STATION Field of the Invention: The present invention relates to the field of computing. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mobile device functioning similarly to a desktop computer. Specification Description: The progression of computers is that of becoming smaller and smaller in size. Initially, mainframe computers filled rooms, but nowadays, there is enough computing power in a device that fits in the palm of one's hands to accomplish as much as mainframes did. Desktop personal computers were the first step away from mainframes that allowed individuals the opportunity to take advantage of computers and their power. Corporations utilized personal computers in a manner that included a client and server such that the server was a very powerful machine capable of running applications for the client via a network. Such clients were known as thin-clients since they had very little processing and storage capabilities. Eventually, the clients were powerful enough so that they could run the applications and store the data without the need for a server; such clients are called fat-clients. Desktop personal computers evolved from the fat-clients. Desktop personal computers, as beneficial as they were, by being much smaller than mainframes, still were too large for needs of someone who was not stationed at the same desk all day. Desktop personal computers had a bulky monitor that alone weighed upwards of thirty pounds and included a large footprint. The tower, which stored the computer's motherboard, hard drive and processor, took up a significant amount of space. With the keyboard and mouse in addition to the monitor and tower, there was very little room left on one's desk. Furthermore, the components were not easy to move from place to place since they were so large and heavy. With the advent of laptop or notebook computers, the capabilities of desktop personal computers were shrunk down into a portable machine that could be carried from place to place. Unlike a desktop computer, a laptop with its thin, flat screen, compact keyboard, motherboard, hard drive and everything else required to run the system can weigh as little as a couple of pounds. -1- PATENT Ref. No. DTECH-00100-MDDS Initially, laptop computers lacked the power, storage and networking capabilities of desktop personal computers, but recently, laptops have sufficient qualities to replace desktop personal computers. Laptops themselves are too large, however, for the truly mobile worker. For those who fly often, a laptop bag constitutes one of the two items a passenger can carry on the plane. However, if the passenger did not have to fill that laptop bag with an actual laptop, he or she would have an extra carry-on. Laptops have other drawbacks as well, such as requiring a long boot-up time, noise, short battery usage time, not providing always-connected Wide Area Network (WAN) functionality and high expense price. In the 1990's Palm Pilots were introduced which allowed people a taste of mobile computing in the palm of one's hand. Other Personal Digital Assistants ("PDAs") were developed to mimic that of the Palm Pilots. Initially, they did not have much in terms of processing power or storage, just like laptops when they first came out. Most corporations in the past have avoided utilizing PDAs because they did not connect to corporate networks, the applications supported were few, the screen and input capabilities were too small and the synchronization process was lacking, in addition to small storage and processing capabilities. With the business environment of today, workers are extremely mobile, either telecommuting from home, working on the road or in flight, or coming in to the office. To accomplish tasks from all of these different places, a worker may have a cell phone, pager, laptop PDA and an office desktop computer. Trying to keep track of the numerous devices is very bothersome, not to mention difficult to synchronize. Additionally, the cost of purchasing and supporting all of these separate devices is astronomical for large businesses. Presently mobile computing devices like PDAs have much faster processors, larger memory, more efficient operating systems, better batteries, and more networking capabilities than when they originally were introduced. With such capabilities, issues like data synchronization between numerous devices, carrying heavy laptops and requiring a separate work machine and mobile device will disappear. PCT Application No. 2004/015637 to Colby, Jr. discloses a hand-held mobile personal -2- PATENT Ref. No. DTECH-00100-MDDS computing and communications device with operating system functionality and performance similar to desktop personal computers. The device utilizes modular peripherals to extend battery life and for effectiveness of the system. U.S. Pat. App. No. 2004/0150944 to Byrne et al., discloses a docking station that adapts a power supply output to a power supply input compatible with the docked device. The docking station includes a recognition interface that identifies the docked device and a power converter that adapts the power supply output to the power supply input of the identified device. European Patent Application No. 03020767.4 to Nicholas III, discloses a device that supports a connection to a plurality of data communication networks. Although the prior art addresses some of the needs related to mobile computing device usage, there are many other capabilities not yet described. The present invention is aimed at providing personal mobile device docking system which overcomes at least to some extent the aforementioned problems. Other aims and advantages of the present invention may become apparent from the following description. With the foregoing in view the invention in one aspect resides broadly in a personal mobile device docking system that enables a mobile computing device to be coupled to one or more peripheral devices for input and output. The one or more peripheral devices include a monitor, keyboard, printer, mouse, floppy drive, micro drive, CD/DVD drive, network storage and other networking capabilities such as Ethernet and 802.1 lx. Furthermore, the personal mobile device docking system allows for universal connectivity of different mobile computing devices. The system also permits the use of a variety of displays such as LCD, organic LCD and laser displays as well as secure authentication including biometrics. By coupling the personal mobile device to the one or more peripheral devices via a docking station, the personal mobile device docking system replaces the need for a personal computer or laptop. Preferably, in one aspect, a system comprises a universal docking station, a portable computing device coupled to the universal docking station and one or more peripheral devices for sending output to and receiving input from the computing device. The portable computing -3- PATENT Ref. No. DTECH-00100-MDDS device is from a group consisting of a PDA, handheld, cell phone, smart phone, MP3 player and a handheld gaming console. The one or more peripheral devices is from a group consisting of a monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, storage device, networking device, PAN enabled display, LCD display, touch screen, organic LCD, virtual keyboard, laser projection, TV output, goggles for augmented reality and 2D/3D projection display. The portable computing device utilizes an operating system from a group consisting of Linux, Windows Mobile, Palm and Symbian. The system further comprises one or more network interfaces. The one or more network interfaces communicate according to one or more network standards. The one or more network standards is selected from a group consisting of Wi-Fi 802.1 lx, ethernet, gigabit ethernet, Bluetooth, GSM/GPRS, CDMA, W-CDMA, CDMA2000 and infra-red. The system further comprises access to one or more servers. The system provides smart routing for voice and data communications. The system acts as a VoIP terminal. The portable computing device and the universal docking station are synchronized. Furthermore, the portable computing device and the universal docking station are synchronized automatically. The portable computing device is automatically recognized by the universal docking station. The universal docking station implements simple network management protocol. The system further comprises one or more security components. The one or more security components is selected from biometrics, SIM based, encryption, user identification, public/private security modes, public key infrastructure, security token (USB/SIM), single-sign on, Kerberos and RADIUS. The system is coupled to an airplane or a vehicle. The system includes a GPS receiver. The system further comprises a program on the universal docking station for determining an efficient network connection. Additionally, the system further comprises a program on the portable computing device for determining an efficient network connection. Software is translated between the portable computing device and the universal docking station. The universal docking station manages one or more applications on the portable computing device. The system further comprises an embedded web server on the universal docking station. The system further comprises a system message center. -4- PATENT Ref. No. DTECH-00100-MDDS In another aspect, a system enabling a portable computing device to function as a desktop computer, comprises a docking station, a key coupled to the docking station for receiving a plurality of different types of computing devices, a portable computing device coupled to the key functioning as a central processing unit and one or more peripheral devices coupled to the docking station for sending output to or receiving input from the portable computing device. The portable computing device is from a group consisting of a PDA, handheld, cell phone, smart phone, MP3 player and a handheld gaming console. The one or more peripheral devices is from a group consisting of a monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, storage device, networking device, PAN enabled display, LCD display, touch screen, organic LCD, virtual keyboard, laser projection, TV output, goggles for augmented reality and 2D/3D projection display. The system further comprises one or more network interfaces. The one or more network interfaces communicate according to one or more network standards further wherein the one or more network standards is selected from a group consisting of Wi-Fi 802.11 x, ethernet, gigabit ethernet, Bluetooth, GSM/GPRS, CDMA, W-CDMA, CDMA2000 and infra-red. The system further comprises access to one or more servers. The system provides smart routing for voice and data communications. The system acts as a VoIP terminal. The portable computing device is automatically recognized by the docking station. The system further comprises one or more security components. The one or more security components is selected from biometrics, SIM based, encryption, user identification, public/private security modes, public key infrastructure, security token (USB/SIM), single-sign on, Kerberos and RADIUS. The docking station charges the portable computing device. In yet another aspect, preferably, a device comprises a docking station, a key coupled to the docking station for receiving a plurality of different types of portable computing devices and one or more connectors coupled to the docking station for coupling one or more peripheral devices to a portable computing device. The portable computing device is from a group consisting of a PDA, handheld, cell phone, smart phone, MP3 player and a handheld gaming console. The one or more peripheral devices is from a group consisting of a monitor, printer, -5- PATENT Ref. No. DTECH-00100-MDDS keyboard, mouse, storage device, networking device, PAN enabled display, LCD display, touch screen, organic LCD, virtual keyboard, laser projection, TV output, goggles for augmented reality and 2D/3D projection display. The device further comprises one or more network interfaces. The one or more network interfaces communicate according to one or more network standards further wherein the one or more network standards is selected from a group consisting of Wi-Fi 802.1lx, ethernet, gigabit ethernet, Bluetooth, GSM/GPRS, CDMA, W-CDMA, CDMA2000 and infra-red. The device further comprises access to one or more servers. The device provides smart routing for voice and data communications. The device acts as a VoIP terminal. The portable computing device is automatically recognized by the universal docking station. The device further comprises one or more security components wherein the one or more security components is selected from biometrics, SIM-based, encryption, user identification, public/private security modes, public key infrastructure, security token (USB/SIM), single-sign on, Kerberos and RADIUS. In another aspect, a networkable device comprises a docking station, a key coupled to the docking station for receiving a plurality of different types of portable computing devices, one or more network interfaces coupled to the docking station for networking capabilities and one or more connectors coupled to the docking station for coupling one or more peripheral devices to a portable computing device when the portable computing device is couple to the key. The portable computing device is from a group consisting of a PDA, handheld, cell phone, smart phone, MP3 player and a handheld gaming console. The one or more peripheral devices is from a group consisting of a monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, storage device, networking device, PAN enabled display, LCD display, touch screen, organic LCD, virtual keyboard, laser projection, TV output, goggles for augmented reality and 2D/3D projection display. The one or more network interfaces communicate according to one or more network standards further wherein the one or more network standards is selected from a group consisting of Wi-Fi 802.1lx, ethernet, gigabit ethernet, Bluetooth, GSM/GPRS, CDMA, W-CDMA, CDMA2000 and infra-red. The device further comprises access to one or more servers. The device provides -6- PATENT Ref. No. DTECH-00100-MDDS smart routing for voice and data communications. The device acts as a VoIP terminal. The device further comprises one or more security components wherein the one or more security components is selected from biometrics, SIM-based, encryption, user identification, public/private security modes, public key infrastructure, security token (USB/SIM), single-sign on, Kerberos and RADIUS. In yet another aspect, preferably, a network of devices comprises one or more servers and a plurality of docking stations coupled to the one or more servers wherein each of the docking stations further comprise a key for receiving a plurality of different types of portable computing devices, a portable computing device coupled to the key, functioning as a central processing unit, one or more connectors for coupling one or more peripheral devices to the portable computing device and one or more network interfaces for networking capabilities. The portable computing device is from a group consisting of a PDA, handheld, cell phone, smart phone, MP3 player and a handheld gaming console. The one or more peripheral devices is from a group consisting of a monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, storage device, networking device, PAN enabled display, LCD display, touch screen, organic LCD, virtual keyboard, laser projection, TV output, goggles for augmented reality and 2D/3D projection display. The one or more network interfaces communicate according to one or more network standards further wherein the one or more network standards is selected from a group consisting of Wi-Fi 802.11 x, ethernet, gigabit ethernet, Bluetooth, GSM/GPRS, CDMA, W-CDMA, CDMA2000 and infra-red. The network of devices provides smart routing for voice and data communications. The network of devices acts as a VoIP terminal. The network of devices further comprises one or more security components wherein the one or more security components is selected from biometrics, SIM based, encryption, user identification, public/private security modes, public key infrastructure, security token (USB/SIM), single-sign on, Kerberos and RADIUS. In another aspect, preferably, a method of utilizing a portable computing device as a desktop computer comprises coupling a portable computing device to a universal docking station and coupling one or more peripheral devices to the universal docking station for sending output -7- PATENT Ref. No. DTECH-00100-MDDS to or receiving input from the portable computing device. The portable computing device is from a group consisting of a PDA, handheld, cell phone, smart phone, MP3 player and a handheld gaming console. The one or more peripheral devices is from a group consisting of a monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, storage device, networking device, PAN enabled display, LCD display, touch screen, organic LCD, virtual keyboard, laser projection, TV output, goggles for augmented reality and 2D/3D projection display. The portable computing device utilizes an operating system from a group consisting of Linux, Windows Mobile, Palm and Symbian. The method further comprises accessing one or more servers. The method further comprises smart routing voice and data communications. The method further comprises functioning as a VoIP terminal. The method further comprises synchronizing the portable computing device and the universal docking station. The method further comprises automatically synchronizing the portable computing device and the universal docking station. The method further comprises recognizing the portable computing device automatically by the docking station. The method further comprises implementing simple network management protocol. The method further comprises implementing one or more security components. The one or more security components is selected from biometrics, SIM-based, encryption, user identification, public/private security modes, public key infrastructure, security token (USB/SIM), single-sign on, Kerberos and RADIUS. The method further comprises coupling the universal docking station to an airplane or a vehicle. The method further comprises providing location based services using a GPS receiver. The method further comprises determining an efficient network connection with a program on the universal docking station. The method further comprises determining an efficient network connection with a program on the portable computing device. The method further comprises translating software between the portable computing device and the universal docking station. The method further comprises managing one or more applications on the portable computing device. The method further comprises detecting software on the portable computing device. The method further comprises detecting one or more bio-sensors. -8- PATENT Ref. No. DTECH-00100-MDDS In another aspect, a method of accessing a network of devices comprises coupling to a network server communicating with the network of devices via the network server utilizing connection information for forming a connection between the network of devices, the network server and a portable computing device wherein the network of devices further comprises a plurality of docking stations, a key coupled to each of the docking stations for receiving a plurality of different types of portable computing devices and a plurality of computing devices coupled to the key, functioning as a central processing unit. -9-

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  1. 2. A networkable device comprising: a. a docking station; b. a processor within the docking station functioning as a central processing unit; c. a key coupled to the docking station for receiving a plurality of different types of handheld portable computing devices; d. one or more connectors coupled to the docking station for coupling one or more peripheral devices to a handheld portable computing device; and e. one or more network interfaces for providing network capabilities to the docking station; wherein the handheld portable computing device is coupled to the key such that the handheld portable computing device is able to send output to and receive input from the one or more -10- PATENT Ref. No. DTECH-00I00-MDDS peripheral devices and networks.
  2. 3. A networkable device comprising: a. a docking station having a processor functioning as a central processing unit; b. a key coupled to the docking station for receiving a plurality of different types of handheld portable computing devices; c. one or more network interfaces coupled to the docking station for providing networking capabilities; d. one or more connectors coupled to the docking station for coupling one or more peripheral devices to a handheld portable computing device when the handheld portable computing device is coupled to the key; and e. one or more network interfaces for providing network capabilities to the docking station; wherein the handheld portable computing device is able to send output to and receive input from the one or more peripheral devices and networks, and further wherein the central processing unit of the docking station manages one or more applications on the handheld portable computing device.
  3. 4. A method of utilizing a portable handheld computing device as a desktop computer, comprising: a. coupling a portable handheld computing device to a universal docking station having a processor functioning as a central processing unit; b. coupling one or more peripheral devices to the universal docking station for sending output to or receiving input from the portable computing device; and d. providing network capabilities to the portable handheld computing device with one or more network interfaces of the universal docking station. -11- PATENT Ref. No. DTECH-00100-MDDS
  4. 5. The method as claimed in claim 4 further comprising managing one or more applications on the handheld portable computing device and detecting software on the handheld portable computing device. -12-
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