# US 2014/0192480 A1 · Mobile computing device dock station with headset jack heat pipe interface > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0192480 A1 - Document ID: US20140192480A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/737,388 - Filed: 2013-01-09 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-09 - Assignees: Motorola Mobility LLC - Applicants: Motorola Mobility LLC - Inventors: David A. Winkler; Morris B. Bowers; Maninder S. Sehmbey - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140192480A1 ## CPC - G06F 1/203: {for portable computers, e.g. for laptops} - G06F 1/1632: {External expansion units, e.g. docking stations} - H05K 7/20336: {Heat pipes, e.g. wicks or capillary pumps} - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ## Abstract An improved electronic communications system 100 features a holder assembly 104 such as a mobile computing device dock station 106 and dock heat exchanger providing an external heat sink 162 which when coupled with a user-friendly heat transfer device 164 such as a heat pipe can transfer heat from internal electronic components 146, 148 and 154 and an internal heat sink 157 of an electronic communications device 102, such as a cellular phone or mobile computing device, via a special headset jack-heat pipe interface 167 to help cool the electronic communications device 102. The electronic communications device 102 can also include one or more thermal couplings 158-160 for coupling and providing a thermal pathway(s) from at least one of the internal electronic components 146, 148 and 154 to the internal heat sink 157. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An electronic communications system, comprising: an electronic communications device having electrical components for electronic communications, said electrical components generating heat; an external heat sink; and a heat transfer device to transfer heat from said electronic communications device to said heat sink. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said heat sink comprises a dock for docking said electronic communications device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said heat sink comprises a cradle for cradling said electronic communications device. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said heat sink comprises a holder for holding said electronic communications device. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said heat sink comprises an external heat spreader. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said heat sink comprises an external heat collector. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said heat transfer device comprises an external heat conductor. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said heat transfer device comprises a heat pipe. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said components include a headset jack or headphone jack connector for connection to said heat transfer device. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 1 including an internal heat sink comprising an internal heat collector for thermal connection to said heat transfer device; a thermal shield comprising a thermal coupling for coupling at least one of said components to said internal heat sink; and wherein said electronic communications device comprises a portable electronic device selected from the group consisting of. a radiotelephone, cellular (cell) phone, mobile phone, smart phone, qwerty phone, flip phone, slider phone, android phone, tablet phone, camera phone, clamshell device, portable networking device, portable gaming device, electronic communications device, personal digital assistant (PDA), wireless e-mail device, a two way pager, internet communication device, android tablet, ipod, ipad, kindle, electronic reading device, electronic photo frame, digital photo frame, digital picture frame, video player, audio player, electronic calculator, electronic monitor, blackberry, tablet device, video device, electronic processor, mobile computing device, computer, netbook, data sharing device, wireless device, handheld electronic communications device, global positioning system (GPS), navigation device, transmitting device, electronic receiving device, electronic planner, workout planner, electronic calendar, scheduling device, music player, MP3 player, performance monitor, golf tracker, incoming call notifier, answering machine, statistical storage device, data storage device, information storage device, cadence sensor, goal setting device, fitness tracker, exercise monitor, sports monitor, workout frequency monitor, downloadable device, computer, Bluetooth compatible device, data sharing device, a hand held electronic device, and combinations of any of the preceding. ### Claim 11 An electronic communications system, comprising: an electronic communications device being operable for mobile phone communications while generating heat, said electronic communications device having a housing for at least partially enclosing electrical components including a printed circuit board (PCB), at least one battery operatively connected to said PCB for powering said PCB, a headset jack operatively connected to said PCB, a processor operatively connected to said PCB; an internal power charger operatively connected to said PCB for receiving an external battery charger to charge said battery, a radio frequency (RF) power amplifier (PA) operatively connected to said PCB; and a electronic communications device-heat sink providing a electronic communications device-heat collector; and at least one thermal shield comprising a thermal coupler for thermally coupling at least one of said components to said electronic communications device-heat sink to conduct and dissipate at least some heat generated by said components to said electronic communications device-heat sink, and said electronic communications system having at least one antenna for emitting and receiving electrical signals; said headset jack being useable in a headset position for connection to a an audible device; and being useable in a heat transfer position for transferring heat from said electronic communications device-heat sink; an electronic communications holder for receiving and holding said electronic communications device, said electronic communications holder comprising an electronic communications holder-heat sink and heat exchanger providing an electronic communications holder-heat collector for collecting and dissipating heat from said electronic communications device; and a heat transfer device comprising a heat pipe for transferring heat from said electronic communications device-heat sink to said electronic communications holder-heat sink, said heat transfer device having an inner end for connection to said headset jack and said electronic communications device-heat sink in said heat transfer position and having an outer end for connection to said electronic communications holder-heat sink in said heat transfer position. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 11 wherein: said heat pipe is selected from the group consisting of. a copper heat pipe, copper alloy heat pipe, aluminum heat pipe, aluminum alloy heat pipe, carbon based heat pipe, carbon fiber heat pipe, metal pipe, thermal conduit, thermal conductor, tubular heat conductor, metal conductor, solid conductor, elongated rod, metal rod, carbon fiber rod, carbon fiber tube, metal tube and combinations of any of the preceding; and said thermal coupler is selected from the group consisting of. a copper coupler, copper alloy coupler, aluminum coupler, aluminum alloy coupler, carbon based coupler, carbon fiber coupler, metal coupler, coupler with a thermally conductive surface, coupler with at least one thermally conductive coating thereon, thermal conductor, graphite film coupler, ribbon coupler, sheet coupler, solid coupler, tubular coupler, heat conductive coupler, and combinations of any of the preceding couplers. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 11 wherein: said audible device is selected from the group consisting of a headset, head phone, ear plugs, ear buds, earset, earpiece, audibly receiver, audible transmitter, audible transceiver, and combinations of any of the preceding; and said PCB is selected from the group consisting of. a rigid PCB, a flexible PCB, a single-sided PCB, a double-sided PCB, a multi-layered PCB, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 11 wherein said electronic communications holder is selected from the group consisting of: a dock, car dock, deck dock, lap dock, dock station, mobile computing dock station, docking station, cradle, external battery charger, electronics communications device-receiving case, and combinations of any of the preceding. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 11 wherein said electronic communications device comprises a portable electronic device selected from the group consisting of. a radiotelephone, cellular (cell) phone, mobile phone, smart phone, qwerty phone, flip phone, slider phone, android phone, tablet phone, camera phone, clamshell device, portable networking device, mobile computing processor, mobile electronic processor, mobile computer., personal digital assistant (PDA), wireless e-mail device, two way pager, internet communication device, android tablet, ipod, ipad, kindle, electronic reading device, a handheld electronic device, and combinations of any of the preceding. ### Claim 16 An electronic communications system, comprising: a mobile electronic communications device being operable for mobile phone communications, said mobile electronics communications device having a modular housing for at least partially enclosing electrical components for performing functions of said mobile electronics communications device while generating heat, said electrical components including a printed circuit board (PCB), at least one battery operatively connected to said PCB for powering said components, a headset jack operatively connected to said PCB, a processor providing an applications processor comprising a central processing unit (CPU) including an integrated circuit (IC) chip operatively connected to said PCB; a battery voltage regulator providing an internal power charger and adapter operatively connected to said PCB for receiving an external battery charger to charge said battery; a radio frequency (RF) power amplifier (PA) operatively connected to said PCB; said mobile electronic communications device having a mobile electronic communications device-heat sink providing a mobile electronic communications device-heat collector comprising an internal heat sink thermally connected to said components including said headset jack, processor, power charger and RF PA; and said mobile electronics communications device having at least one antenna for transmitting and receiving electrical signals; said headset jack being useable in a headset position for connection to an audible device selected from the group consisting of a headset, head phone, ear plugs, ear buds, earset, earpiece, audibly receiver, audible transmitter, audible transceiver, and combinations of any of the preceding and being useable in a heat transfer position for transferring heat generated by said components in said electronic communications device; a mobile electronic communications device-receiving holder assembly comprising a mobile electronic communications device-receiving holder for receiving and holding said mobile electronics communications device, said electronic communications device-receiving holder assembly having a mobile electronic communications holder-heat sink providing a electronic communications holder-heat collector comprising an external heat sink for collecting and dissipating heat from said electrical components and mobile electronics communications device-heat sink providing said internal heat sink in said electronic communications device; and an external heat transfer device comprising an elongated external heat pipe providing an external thermal conduit for transferring and dissipating heat from said internal heat sink comprising said mobile electronics communications device-heat collector of said mobile electronics communications device to said external heat sink comprising said mobile electronics communications holder-heat sink of said mobile electronics communications device-receiving holder assembly, said elongated heat transfer device having an inner end comprising a headset jack-connector providing a headset jack-heat pipe interface for connection to said headset jack and said internal heat sink comprising said mobile electronics communications device-heat collector in said heat transfer position and having an outer end comprising an external heat sink-connector providing a heat pipe-electronic communications holder-heat sink interface for connection to said external heat sink comprising said mobile electronics communications holder-heat sink of said electronic communications holder. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 16 wherein; said external heat sink comprising said mobile electronic communications holder-heat sink includes a sleeve for receiving said outer end of said heat pipe; said headset jack has a heat pipe-receiving opening extending through said headset jack for providing a heat transfer gateway for receiving said external heat pipe; said internal heat sink comprising said mobile electronics communications device-heat sink includes an integral internal heat sink extension with a socket therein for receiving said inner end of said external heat pipe in said heat transfer position. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 16 wherein: said external heat pipe is selected from the group consisting of. a copper heat pipe, copper alloy heat pipe, aluminum heat pipe, aluminum alloy heat pipe, carbon based heat pipe, carbon fiber heat pipe, metal pipe, thermal conductor, tubular heat conductor, metal conductor, a solid conductor, elongated rod, metal rod, carbon fiber rod, carbon fiber tube, metal tube, and combinations of any of the preceding; a thermal metal processor-shield comprising a thermal processor-coupler for thermally coupling said processor to said mobile electronics communications device-heat collector comprising said internal heat sink for providing a thermal processor-pathway to conduct and dissipate heat generated by said processor to said mobile electronics communications device-heat collector; a thermal metal charger-shield comprising a thermal charger-coupler for thermally coupling said internal power charger to said mobile electronics communications device-heat collector comprising said internal heat sink for providing a thermal charger-pathway to conduct and dissipate heat generated by said power charger to said mobile electronics communications device-heat collector; a thermal metal RF PA-shield comprising a thermal RF PA-coupler for thermally coupling said RF PA to said mobile electronics communications device-heat collector comprising said internal heat sink for providing a thermal RF PA-pathway to conduct and dissipate heat generated by said RF PA to said mobile electronics communications device-heat collector; and each of said couplers comprising an internal thermal coupler selected from the group consisting of. a copper coupler, copper alloy coupler, aluminum coupler, aluminum alloy coupler, carbon based coupler, carbon fiber coupler, metal coupler, coupler with a thermally conductive surface, coupler with at least one thermally conductive coating thereon, thermal conductor, graphite film coupler, ribbon coupler, sheet coupler, solid coupler, tubular coupler, heat conductive coupler, and combinations of the preceding internal thermal couplers. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 16 wherein: said mobile electronic communications holder is selected from the group consisting of. a dock, car dock, deck dock, lap dock, dock station, mobile computing dock station, docking station, cradle, external battery charger, electronics communications device-receiving case, and combinations of any of the preceding mobile electronic communications holders; said external heat sink comprising said mobile electronics communications holder-heat sink comprises a dock heat exchanger selected form the group consisting of. an aluminum external heat sink, copper external heat sink, composite external heat sink, graphite external heat sink, metal external heat sink, stamped external heat sink, die cast external heat sink, sheet metal external heat sink, and combinations of any of the preceding external heat sinks; said internal heat sink comprising said mobile electronics communications device-heat collector is selected from the group consisting of: telecommunications internal heat sink, aluminum internal heat sink, copper internal heat sink, composite internal heat sink, graphite internal heat sinks, metal internal heat sink, processor heat sink, IC chip heat sink, PCB heat sink, telecom heat sink, and combinations of any of the preceding internal heat sinks; said PCB is selected from the group consisting of. a rigid PCB, a flexible PCB, a single-sided PCB, a double-sided PCB, a multi-layered PCB, and combinations of any of the preceding PCBs; said antenna is selected from the group consisting of. a RF antenna, wide area network (WAN) antenna, local area network (LAN) antenna, global positioning system (GPS) antenna, WiFi antenna, Bluetooth antenna, multi-mode antenna, multiple-input/multiple output (MIMO) antenna, multi-band folded inverted conformal antenna, diversity antenna, internal antenna, and combinations of any of the preceding antennas; and said external battery charger is selected from the group consisting of. a universal serial bus (USB) battery charger, USB vehicle charger, USB power adapter, dual USB vehicle charger, micro USB vehicle charger, mini USB vehicle charger, international multi-plug USB travel adapter, universal USB travel charger, European (EU) plug universal USB charger, universal dual USB wall charger, dual USB car charger, universal travel battery charger, universal battery charger, vehicle cigarette lighter adapter, vehicle cigarette lighter battery charger, wall charger, travel wall charger, alternating current (AC) battery charger, AC charger adapter, international battery charger, car charger, plug-in car charger, combo charger, power station, lithium-polymer battery charger, dock charger, and combinations of any of the preceding external battery chargers. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) An electronic communications system in accordance with claim 16 wherein said mobile electronics communications device comprises a portable handheld electronic device selected from the group consisting of. a radiotelephone, cellular (cell) phone, mobile phone, smart phone, qwerty phone, flip phone, slider phone, android phone, tablet phone, camera phone, clamshell device, portable networking device, mobile computing device, mobile electronic processor, mobile computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), wireless e-mail device, two way pager, internet communication device, android tablet, ipod, ipad, kindle, electronic reading device, a handheld electronic device and combinations of any of the preceding.