Patent ID: 11892875
Assignee: POPSOCKETS LLC
Field: Computer technology (Electrical engineering)
Classification: CPC G  H | IPC G  H

Claim 9:
10. A docking accessory system, comprising:
a platform comprising an electronic assembly enclosed by a rear external surface of a mobile electronic device, and a magnetic attracting element for detachably attaching a plurality of types of accessories to the mobile electronic device, wherein the platform is integrally formed with the mobile electronic device, wherein the platform further comprises a charging coil to wirelessly receive power from the first accessory to charge a battery of the mobile electronic device;
a first accessory having a further magnetic attracting element configured to magnetically interact with the magnetic attracting element of the platform to form a detachable magnetic attachment therewith, wherein the first accessory is a battery accessory configured to wirelessly charge the mobile electronic device when magnetically attached to the platform; and
a second accessory, that is a different type than wirelessly charging of the first accessory, and wherein the second accessory is configured to also detachably attach to the platform by way of the magnetic attracting element,
wherein the mobile electronic device is configured to make a determination as to whether the first accessory type is physically attached to the rear external surface based on wireless communication with the first accessory type using a wireless communication standard having a range of no greater than 4 cm.