Patent ID: 9494978
Filing Date: 2016-11-15
CPC Classification: G06F,H01R,Y02D

Claim Text:
1. A docking station for controlling a plurality of devices connected to a power line comprising: (a) a central processor for managing a plurality of functions in said docking station; (b) storage means for storing data and a variety of software; (c) connection means for connecting said docking station to said power line; (d) a transceiver for transmitting data to and receiving data from said docking station to said plurality of devices over said power line; (e) voltage and current conversion means for converting AC power line voltage and current level to voltage and current level suitable for said docking station; (f) a connector for receiving a portable device; (g) power charging means for charging said portable device when said portable device is docked in said docking station; (h) wireless connection means for connecting said portable device to said docking station; (i) a plurality of sensing elements for capturing a plurality of measurements; whereby a user can access said docking station in addition to said plurality of devices using said portable device.