# US 9,521,224 B2 · Holding device for mobile terminal > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,521,224 B2 - Document ID: US9521224B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/504,602 - Filed: 2014-10-02 - Published: 2015-06-18 - Granted: 2016-12-13 - Earliest claimed: 2013-12-12 - Assignees: LG Electronics Inc. - Applicants: LG Electronics Inc. - Inventors: Sungje An; Seungman Kim - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9521224B2 ## CPC - H04M 1/04: Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers - B60R 11/02: for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof - H04B 1/3883: Arrangements for mounting batteries or battery chargers - B60R 2011/0005: {Dashboard} - B60R 2011/0075: {using a containment or docking space} - H04W 88/06: adapted for operation in multiple networks {or having at least two operational modes}, e.g. multi-mode terminals - H04M: TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION (circuits for controlling other apparatus via a telephone cable and not involving telephone switching apparatus G08) - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - H04B: TRANSMISSION - H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72) ## Abstract A holding device for a mobile terminal in a vehicle includes: a holder detachably mounted to a front surface of a dashboard, and configured to insertedly retain the mobile terminal therein; a data transceiver configured to receive vehicle information from the vehicle, and to transmit the vehicle information to the mobile terminal, and power connection terminals positioned in the holder for providing power to the mobile terminal, wherein the power connection terminals automatically put the mobile terminal into a vehicle mode when the mobile device and the vehicle are electrically connected to each other. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A holding device for a mobile terminal in a vehicle, comprising: a holder detachably mounted to a front surface of a dashboard, and configured to insertedly retain the mobile terminal therein; a data transceiver configured to receive vehicle information from the vehicle, and to transmit the vehicle information to the mobile terminal; and power connection terminals positioned in the holder and configured to provide power to the mobile terminal, wherein the power connection terminals are further configured to automatically set the mobile terminal into a vehicle mode when the mobile terminal and the vehicle are electrically connected via the holder, wherein the holder comprises: intermediate portions mounted to the front surface of the dashboard, the intermediate portions including guides that are configured to guide a sliding motion of the mobile terminal in a first direction into the holder to be insertedly retained in the holder; and a base portion extending in a second direction crossing the first direction between the intermediate portions and configured to restrict the sliding motion of the mobile terminal, and wherein the intermediate portions and the base portion are formed to have a ‘C’-shape enclosing the mobile terminal for retaining the mobile terminal. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein each of the guides comprises: a first part covering part of an upper surface of the mobile terminal; a second part contacting at least part of a rear surface of the mobile terminal; and a third part that is curved and configured to connect the first part and the second part to each other. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 2, wherein the base portion has a same cross-sectional shape as the guides. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 2, wherein a connection port is provided at the guide or the base portion, and wherein the mobile terminal is automatically electronically-connected to the connection port based on the mobile terminal being mounted in the holder by a sliding operation. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 4, wherein a button guiding recess is provided at the first part and accommodates a movable button that controls a protrusion of the connection port to selectively connect the connection port to the mobile terminal. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 2, wherein a sensing means configured to sense an inserted state of the mobile terminal is mounted at the third part of the base portion. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 6, wherein the sensing means comprises a buffering member having elasticity, and wherein, based on the mobile terminal being mounted in the holder by a sliding operation that compresses the buffering member, the connection port automatically protrudes to electrically connect with the mobile terminal. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein a size of the holder corresponds to a size of the mobile terminal, and a position of the power connection terminals of the holder corresponds to a position of power connection terminals of the vehicle. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein a cooling device for radiation, or an air passage for radiation is provided at a space formed by a rear surface of the holder and the dashboard. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein a wireless charging unit configured to wirelessly charge the mobile terminal is provided at a space formed by a rear surf ace of the holder and the dashboard. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein the power connection terminals are formed at the base portion or at one of the intermediate portions. ### Claim 12 A holding device for a mobile terminal, comprising: a holder detachably mounted to a front surface of a dashboard, and configured to insertedly retain the mobile terminal therein; and a data transceiver configured to receive vehicle information from the vehicle and to transmit the vehicle information to the mobile terminal; power connection terminals positioned in the holder and configured to provide power to the mobile terminal, and a mounting indicator positioned in the holder and configured to automatically set the mobile device into a vehicle mode when that the mobile terminal and the vehicle are electrically connected via the holder, wherein the holder comprises: intermediate portions mounted to the front surface of the dashboard, the intermediate portions including guides that are configured to guide a sliding motion of the mobile terminal in a first direction into the holder to be insertedly retained in the holder; and a base portion extending in a second direction crossing the first direction between the intermediate portions and configured to restrict the sliding motion of the mobile terminal, and wherein the intermediate portions and the base portion are formed to have a ‘C’-shape enclosing the mobile terminal for retaining the mobile terminal. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 12, wherein each of the guides comprises: a first part covering part of an upper surface of the mobile terminal; a second part contacting at least part of a rear surface of the mobile terminal; and a third part that is curved and configured to connect the first part and the second part to each other. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 13, wherein the power connection terminals are formed at one of the intermediate portions. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 13, wherein: a connection port is provided at the guide or the third part of the base portion, and a button guiding recess is provided at the first part and accommodates a movable button that controls a protrusion of the connection port to selectively connect the connection port to the mobile terminal. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 13, wherein a sensing means configured to sense an inserted state of the mobile terminal is provided at a third part of the base portion. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 16, wherein the sensing means comprises a buffering member having elasticity, and wherein, based on the mobile terminal being mounted in the holder by a sliding operation that compresses the buffering member, the connection port automatically protrudes to electrically connect with the mobile terminal. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 16, wherein in a case where a connected state between the button and the mobile terminal has been released by a movement of the button, the sensing means automatically operates to make the mobile terminal outward protrude for separation of the mobile terminal from the holder. ### Claim 19 (depends on 12) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 12, wherein a size of the holder corresponds to a size of the mobile terminal, and a position of the power connection terminals of the holder corresponds to a position of power connection terminals of the vehicle. ### Claim 20 (depends on 12) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 12, wherein a cooling device for radiation, or an air passage for radiation is provided at a space formed by a rear surface of the holder and the dashboard. ### Claim 21 (depends on 12) The holding device for a mobile terminal of claim 12, wherein a wireless charging unit configured to wirelessly charge the mobile terminal is provided at a space formed by a rear surf ace of the holder and the dashboard.