Patent ID: 8497657
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: H02J

Abstract:
1. A docking station for an electronic device, comprising: a convex mounting surface to selectively mate with the electronic device; a first charge-contact region on the convex mounting surface electrically coupled to a first terminal of an electric power source and positioned to form an electrical connection with a first charging terminal of the electronic device when the electronic device mates with the convex mounting surface; a second charge-contact region on the convex mounting surface electrically coupled to a second terminal of an electric power source and positioned to form an electrical connection with a second charging terminal of the electronic device when the electronic device mates with the convex mounting surface; a magnet to magnetically hold the electronic device in a mated position relative to the convex mounting surface, the magnet positioned behind the convex mounting surface such that the convex mounting surface at least partially wraps around the magnet; and a capacitive sensor to detect a user touching one or more of the electronic device and the docking station, where a magnetic hold of the magnet on the electronic device is decreased responsive to a user touching one or more of the electronic device and the docking station.