Patent ID: 7751184
Filing Date: 2010-07-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An adapter for removably coupling an electronic device having a device service interface to a host performing a primary function and having a host service interface providing a first service comprising at least one of power communication and data communication, the adapter comprising: a main body; a first interface provided on an exterior portion of the main body and mating with the host service interface to receive the first service; a cavity formed in the main body and sized to completely receive the electronic device, the cavity having an opening for selectively removing and inserting the electronic device; a second interface provided within the cavity and mating with the device service interface; and an access panel removably mounted to the main body to selectively close the opening of the cavity and cover the electronic device in the cavity; wherein the second interface provides a second service comprising at least one of power communication and data communication and is coupled to the first interface to provide one of the first service and the second service to the electronic device.