Retractable device dock
AssigneeHonda Motor Co., Ltd.
InventorsPhilip A. Klein, David G. Peterson
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Abstract
A built-in docking station in a vehicle for a removable portable electronic device includes a retractable element and a portable device holder. The retractable element has a first end secured to the vehicle and a second distal end movable relative to the first end and adapted to be positioned in a plurality of positions relative to the first end. The portable device holder is mounted at the second distal end of the retractable element. The portable device holder is adapted to hold an associated portable device and has at least one connector for connecting to the associated portable device that transmits at least one of power, data signals or audio signals.
Claims20
A built-in docking station in a vehicle for a removable portable electronic device, comprising:
- a retractable element having a first end secured to the vehicle and a second distal end movable relative to the first end and adapted to be positioned in a plurality of positions relative to the first end;
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- a portable device holder mounted at the second distal end of the retractable element, the portable device holder adapted to hold an associated portable device and having at least one connector for connecting to the associated portable device to transmits at least one of power, data signals or audio signals.
A vehicle docking station, comprising:
- a support arm having a first end fixed inside a vehicle and a second end;
- a portable device holder mounted to the second end of the support arm;
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- connectors for connecting to an associated portable electronic device held by the portable device holder, the connectors including at least two of:
- a power jack, an audio input jack and a USB port.
An integrated vehicle docking station for accommodating a variety of portable electronic devices, comprising:
- a holder for carrying a portable electronic device in a vehicle;
- a retractable support arm having a first end fixed to the vehicle and a second end suspending the holder within a passenger compartment of the vehicle;
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- a plurality of connectors on the holder for connecting the vehicle to the portable electronic device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.