专利摘要:
The present invention relates to mobile electronic device enclosures and in particular to enclosure systems for docking and charging operations. The system comprises a mounting head, and a back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure. The back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure is removably attachable to the mounting head. The back housing comprises a charger control unit comprising a first power connection port, and a second two-way power connection port.
公开号:DK201500817A1
申请号:DKP201500817
申请日:2015-12-17
公开日:2017-05-15
发明作者:Benny Burmester
申请人:Ergonomic Solutions Int Ltd;
IPC主号:
专利说明:

Background of the invention
Many types of conventional mobile electronic device enclosures exist. However, only a few solutions are focused on mounted applications for retail and hospitality environments, which are suitable for mobile use in combination with an auxiliary mobile electronic device attached thereto, such as a card reader. US20140355200 discloses a mounting system for an electronic device including a dock interface assembly and a case assembly. The dock interface assembly may include a dock housing having one or more contacts. The case assembly may include an alignment feature and a case printed circuit board having one or more conductive traces corresponding to the contacts. The dock interface assembly and/or the case assembly may have a metallic element configured complementary to one or more magnets provided with a remaining one of the dock interface assembly and the case assembly for magnetic coupling of the case assembly to the dock interface assembly. The dock housing may be configured to be received by the alignment feature such that at least one of the contacts is electrically coupled to a corresponding one of the conductive traces.
Summary of the invention A first aspect relates to a docking system for a mobile electronic device, comprising: - a mounting head, and - a back housing and a front housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure; wherein the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure is removably attachable to the mounting head; wherein the mounting head comprises: a) a part of a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure to the mounting head; b) at least one electrical contact point configured to be in electrical communication with a power source; wherein the back housing comprises: a) a part of a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure to the mounting head; b) at least one electrical contact point configured to be in electrical communication with one or more electrical contact points on the mounting head when the back housing is engaged with the mounting head through the coupling mechanism; c) a charger control unit comprising: - a first power connection port; and - a second two-way power connection port; wherein the electrical communication allow a charging current to be transferred from an electrical contact point on the mounting head to the electrical contact point on the back housing; wherein the first power connection port is configured for electrical communication with a mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing, and operatively connected to a) the electrical contact point of the back housing, and b) to the second two-way power connection port; wherein the second two-way power connection port is configured for electrical communication with a) an auxiliary mobile electronic device, and b) an external power source, and operatively connected to the electrical contact point of the back housing.
Disclosed herein is a docking system for a mobile electronic device. The system comprises a mounting head, a back housing, and a front housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure. The back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure is removably attachable to the mounting head.
The mounting head comprises a part of a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure to the mounting head.
In one or more embodiments, the coupling mechanism is a magnetic coupling mechanism.
In one or more embodiments, the mounting head comprises a first female/male component, the first female component configured to removably receive a first male component of the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure to couple the mounting head to the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure.
In one or more embodiments, the mounting head may have both male and female components. The male components may be circular, or other shapes may be used.
In one or more embodiments, the mounting head further comprises a lock configured as a second male component.
The mounting head also comprises at least one electrical contact point configured to be in electrical communication with a power source.
The back housing comprises a part of a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure to the mounting head.
Hence, the back housing is supported on the mounting head using mechanical design features and/or magnetic force.
In one or more embodiments, the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure comprises a part of a magnetic coupling mechanism configured to removably couple the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure to the mounting head.
In one or more embodiments, the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure also comprises a first male/female component, the first female component configured to removably receive a first male component of the mounting head to couple the mounting head to the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure.
In one or more embodiments, the back housing may have both male and female components. The male components may be circular, or other shapes may be used.
In one or more embodiments, the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure further comprises a lock anchor configured to engage with the lock of the mounting head; and positioned within a first indentation sized to engage the second male component of the mounting head.
In one or more embodiments, the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure further comprises a second or more indentations positioned, together with the first indentation, along at least a portion of a circumference, and sized to engage the second male component of the mounting head so as to align the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure with the mounting head in one or more discrete rotational orientations. Mobile electronic devices may have user displays that may be orientated in portrait or landscape positions. Mobile electronic devices may automatically change the orientation of the user screen based on how the mobile electronic device is being held. The indentations on the back housing, in combination with the second male component of the mounting head, may be used to easily locate typical operating positions of the mobile electronic device when docked.
The back housing comprises at least one electrical contact point configured to be in electrical communication with one or more electrical contact points on the mounting head when the back housing is engaged with the mounting head through the coupling mechanism. The electrical communication allow a charging current to be transferred from an electrical contact point on the mounting head to the electrical contact point on the back housing.
In one or more embodiments, the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure comprises at least one electrical contact point configured to be in electrical communication with at least one electrical contact point on the mounting head when an indentation of the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure is engaged with the second male component of the mounting head.
In one or more embodiments, the electrical communication (between the electrical contact points) allow a charging current to be transferred from the electrical contact point on the mounting head to the electrical contact point on the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure, and wherein the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure further comprises one or more cables in electrical communication with the electrical contact point on the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure, and wherein the cables are configured to pass the charging current to one or more mobile electronic devices removably coupled to the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure.
In one or more embodiments, the electrical communication (between the electrical contact points) allow a signal current to be transferred from the electrical contact point on the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure to the electrical contact point on the mounting head, wherein the signal current activates a coil in the mounting head configured to inductively communicate power from a power source included in the mounting head to one or more mobile electronic devices removably coupled to the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure.
The back housing comprises a charger control unit comprising a first power connection port and a second two-way power connection port.
The first power connection port is configured for electrical communication with a mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing, and operatively connected to a) the electrical contact point of the back housing, and b) to the second two-way power connection port.
The second two-way power connection port is configured for electrical communication with a) an auxiliary mobile electronic device, and b) an external power source, and operatively connected to the electrical contact point of the back housing. Hence, the back housing, when docked, is configured to be used for charging an auxiliary mobile electronic device connected to the second two-way power connection port. Alternatively, an external power source may be connected to the second two-way power connection port, thereby allowing a mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing, and connected to the first power connection port, to be charged therefrom.
In one or more embodiments, the charger control unit further comprises a direct current polarity control circuit. This internal low-loss rectifier ensures that the polarity of the DC voltage is always correct when the back housing is mounted in either portrait or landscape position.
In one or more embodiments, the direct current polarity control circuit comprises one or more metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs). The MOSFET has very low on-resistance and thereby very low loss compared to a classical diode bridge solution.
In one or more embodiments, the charger control unit further comprises a power supply controller circuit. The voltage level in the mounting head is preferably selected to 12V DC. This reduces the current level and thereby the impact of wire length and gauge. Furthermore, the impact of dirt and dust on the contact points are reduced this way. In this situation, the power supply controller circuit is configured to convert the 12V DC input into 5.2V DC to be used for charging. In one or more embodiments, the power supply controller circuit is configured to raise the output voltage to compensate for voltage drop at high loads.
In one or more embodiments, the power supply controller circuit is configured for converting a voltage of 12V DC from the electrical contact point of the back housing into a voltage of 5.2V DC.
In one or more embodiments, the power supply controller circuit is a switch mode power-supply circuit.
In one or more embodiments, the power supply controller circuit is configured for initiating a thermal shut down operation if the temperature exceeds a preset threshold limit. In one or more embodiments, the power supply controller circuit is configured for auto reset after a thermal shut down operation, when the temperature has returned below a preset threshold limit.
In one or more embodiments, the charger control unit further comprises a charge monitoring circuit. Such circuit ensures that tablets are charged at maximum rate, without requiring any intervention from the user.
In one or more embodiments, the charge monitoring circuit is configured to monitor the load current of the mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing. In one or more embodiments, the charge monitoring circuit is configured to alter the power output from the power supply controller circuit when the load current of the mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing exceeds a preset threshold limit. This way, voltage drops are eliminated in the charge monitoring circuit itself, in the first power connection port, and in any internal cables between the first power connection port and the mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing. A second aspect relates to a mobile electronic device enclosure comprising a back housing and a front housing, wherein the back housing comprises: a) a part of a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple the back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure to a mounting head; b) at least one electrical contact point configured to be in electrical communication with one or more electrical contact points on the mounting head when the back housing is engaged with the mounting head through the coupling mechanism; c) a charger control unit comprising: - a first power connection port; and - a second two-way power connection port; wherein the electrical communication allow a charging current to be transferred from an electrical contact point on the mounting head to the electrical contact point on the back housing; wherein the first power connection port is configured for electrical communication with a mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing, and operatively connected to a) the electrical contact point of the back housing, and b) to the second two-way power connection port; wherein the second two-way power connection port is configured for electrical communication with a) an auxiliary mobile electronic device, and b) an external power source, and operatively connected to the electrical contact point of the back housing.
It should be noted that embodiments and features described in the context of one of the aspects of the present invention also apply to the other aspects of the invention.
Brief description of the figures
Figure 1 shows a docking system in perspective view in accordance with various embodiments of the invention;
Figure 2 shows a docking system in perspective view and with an auxiliary mobile electronic device connected to the second two-way power connection port for charging;
Figure 3 shows a docking system in perspective view and with an auxiliary mobile electronic device connected to the second two-way power connection port for charging;
Figure 4 shows an exploded view of the mobile electronic device enclosure in accordance with various embodiments of the invention;
Figure 5 shows a block diagram of the charger control unit in accordance with various embodiments of the invention;
Figure 6 shows a simplified schematic diagram of a direct current polarity control circuit in accordance with various embodiments of the invention;
Figure 7shows a simplified schematic diagram of a power supply controller circuit in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; and
Figure 8 shows a simplified schematic diagram of a charge monitoring circuit in accordance with various embodiments of the invention;
Detailed description of the invention
Referring to Figures 1-3, the general scheme of the invention is shown. Figure 1 shows a docking system 100 for a mobile electronic device. The docking system 100 comprises a mounting head 200, and a mobile electronic device enclosure with a back housing 300.
The back housing 300 of the mobile electronic device enclosure is removably attachable to the mounting head 200.
The mounting head 200 comprises a part of a coupling mechanism 210 configured to removably couple the back housing 300 of a mobile electronic device enclosure to the mounting head 200.
The mounting head 200 comprises four electrical contact points 220 configured to be in electrical communication with a power source.
The back housing 300 of the mobile electronic device enclosure comprises a part of a coupling mechanism 310 configured to removably couple the back housing 300 to the mounting head 200.
The back housing 300 of the mobile electronic device enclosure comprises four electrical contact points 320 configured to be in electrical communication with the four electrical contact points 220 on the mounting head 200 when the back housing 300 is engaged with the mounting head 200 through the coupling mechanism 310.
Figure 4 shows an exploded view of the mobile electronic device enclosure in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. The back housing 300 is shown with a charger control unit 330. The charger control unit 330 comprises a first power connection port 331, and a second two-way power connection port 332.
Figure 5 shows a block diagram of the charger control unit in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. The charger control unit comprises a first power connection port 331, a second two-way power connection port 332, a direct current polarity control circuit 333, a power supply controller circuit 334, and a charge monitoring circuit 335. A charging current is transferred from an electrical contact point on the mounting head to the electrical contact point 320 on the back housing.
The first power connection port 331 is configured for electrical communication with a mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing, and operatively connected to a) the electrical contact point 320 of the back housing, and b) to the second two-way power connection port 332.
The second two-way power connection port 332 is configured for electrical communication with a) an auxiliary mobile electronic device, and b) an external power source, and operatively connected to the electrical contact point 320 of the back housing. Hence, the back housing, when docked, is configured to be used for charging an auxiliary mobile electronic device connected to the second two-way power connection port. Alternatively, an external power source may be connected to the second two-way power connection port 332, thereby allowing a mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing, and connected to the first power connection port 331, to be charged therefrom.
The charger control unit further comprises a direct current polarity control circuit 333. This internal low-loss rectifier ensures that the polarity of the DC voltage is always correct when the back housing is mounted in either portrait or landscape position. The direct current polarity control circuit 333 comprises one or more metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs). The MOSFET has very low on-resistance and thereby very low loss compared to a classical diode bridge solution. Figure 6 shows a simplified schematic diagram of a direct current polarity control circuit in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
The charger control unit further comprises a power supply controller circuit 334. The voltage level in the mounting head is selected to 12V DC. This reduces the current level and thereby the impact of wire length and gauge. Furthermore, the impact of dirt and dust on the contact points are reduced this way. The power supply controller circuit 334 is configured to convert the 12V DC input into 5.2V DC to be used for charging. The power supply controller circuit 334 is configured to raise the output voltage (e.g., with about 0.1V) to compensate for voltage drop at high loads. The circuit is current limited to 4A and has thermal shut down if the temperature exceeds the given limit. Both of these functions has auto reset, so that normal function will return, when the error is corrected. The power supply controller circuit 334 is a switch mode power-supply circuit. Figure 7 shows a simplified schematic diagram of a power supply controller circuit in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
The charger control unit further comprises a charge monitoring circuit 335. Such circuit ensures that tablets are charged at maximum rate, without requiring any intervention from the user. The charge monitoring circuit 335 is configured to monitor the load current of the mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing. The charge monitoring circuit 335 is also configured to alter the power output from the power supply controller circuit 334 when the load current of the mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing exceeds a preset threshold limit. This way, voltage drops are eliminated in the charge monitoring circuit itself, in the first power connection port, and in any internal cables between the first power connection port and the mobile electronic device positioned in the back housing. Figure 8 shows a simplified schematic diagram of a charge monitoring circuit in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
References 100 Docking system for a mobile electronic device 200 Mounting head 210 Part of a coupling mechanism 220 Electrical contact point 300 Back housing of a mobile electronic device enclosure 310 Part of coupling mechanism 320 Electrical contact point 330 Charger control unit 331 First power connection port 332 Second two-way power connection port 333 Direct current polarity control circuit 334 Power supply controller circuit 335 Charge monitoring circuit
权利要求:
Claims (9)
[1]
A mobile electronic unit chassis comprising a rear housing (300) and a front housing, wherein the rear housing (300) comprises: a) a portion of a coupling mechanism (310) designed to detachably couple the rear housing (300) to a mobile electronic unit chassis for a mounting head (200); b) at least one electrical contact point (320) configured to be electrically connected to one or more electrical contact points (220) on the mounting head (200) when the rear housing (300) is connected to the mounting head (200) via the coupling mechanism (310); c) a charger unit (330) comprising: - a first power connection port (331); and - a second bidirectional power connection port (332); wherein the electrical connection allows a current charge to be transferred from an electrical contact point on the mounting head to the electrical contact point (320) on the rear housing (300); wherein the first power connection port (331) is designed for electrical connection with a mobile electronic device located in the rear housing (300) and operatively connected to (a) the electrical contact point (320) of the rear housing; and (b) to the second two-way power connection port (332). ; wherein the second bidirectional power connection port (332) is configured for electrical connection with a) a mobile electronic auxiliary unit, and b) an external power source, and operatively connected to the electrical contact point (320) of the rear housing (300); characterized in that the charger unit (330) further comprises a direct current polarity control circuit (333).
[2]
The mobile electronic device chassis of claim 1, wherein the DC polarity control circuit (333) comprises one or more MOS transistors (MOSFETs).
[3]
A mobile electronic device chassis according to any one of claims 1-2, wherein the charger unit (330) further comprises a power supply control circuit (334).
[4]
The mobile electronic device chassis of claim 3, wherein the power supply control circuit (334) is a switch mode power supply circuit.
[5]
The mobile electronic device chassis of claim 3, wherein the power supply control circuit (334) is configured to convert a voltage of 12V DC in the electrical contact point (320) of the rear housing (300) to a voltage of 5.2V DC.
[6]
The mobile electronic device chassis according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the charger unit (330) further comprises a charge monitoring circuit (335).
[7]
A mobile electronic device chassis according to claim 6, wherein the charging monitoring circuit (335) is configured to monitor the current load of the mobile electronic device located in the rear housing (300).
[8]
A mobile electronic device docking system (100) comprising: - a mounting head (200); and - a rear housing (300) and a front housing of a mobile electronic device chassis; wherein the rear housing (300) of a mobile electronic unit chassis is removably secured to the mounting head (200); wherein the mounting head (200) comprises: a) a portion of a coupling mechanism (210) designed to detachably couple the rear housing (300) of a mobile electronic device chassis to a mounting head (200); b) at least one electrical contact point (220) configured to be electrically connected to a power source; wherein the rear housing (300) comprises: a) a portion of a coupling mechanism (310) designed to detachably couple the rear housing (300) of a mobile electronic device chassis to a mounting head (200); b) at least one electrical contact point (320) configured to be electrically connected to one or more electrical contact points (220) on the mounting head (200) when the rear housing (300) is coupled to the mounting head (200) via the coupling mechanism (310); c) a charger unit (330) comprising: - a first power connection port (331); and - a second bidirectional power connection port (332); wherein the electrical connection allows a current charge to be transferred from an electrical contact point on the mounting head to the electrical contact point (320) on the rear housing (300); wherein the first power connection port (331) is configured for electrical connection with a mobile electronic device located in the rear housing (300) and operably connected to a) the electrical contact point (320) of the rear housing and b) to the second two-way power connection port (332) ; wherein the second bidirectional power connection port (332) is configured for electrical connection with a) a mobile electronic auxiliary unit, and b) an external power source, and operatively connected to the electrical contact point (320) of the rear housing (300); characterized in that the charger unit (330) further comprises a direct current polarity control circuit (333).
[9]
A mobile electronic device docking system (100) according to claim 8, wherein a voltage of 12V DC is transmitted to the electrical contact point (220) of the mounting head (200).
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