Abstract: Disclosed is a security device for selectively isolating an electronic device from external data signals, including an input for receiving an external cable, an output for connecting to the electronic device, a configuration line coupled from the input to the output, a power line coupled from the input to the output, a ground line coupled from the input to the output, a plurality of data lines, and a first switch selectively coupling the data lines from the input to the output. The security device can further include a filter in the configuration line where the filter configured to receive an encoded message, compare the encoded message against a messaging specification, and selectively transmit the encoded message when the encoded message complies with the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for an electronic device having a main body, a slot with an opening on a top of the main body, a first connector in the slot, and a sleeve slidably disposed in the slot. The sleeve is sized in relative proportions to receive the electronic device and is configured to slide within the slot between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first connector is outside of the sleeve and in the second position, the first connector protrudes into the sleeve.

Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for holding an electronic device including a main body, a vertical support, a horizontal support, a cut-out in the horizontal support, and an ejection mechanism. The ejection mechanism includes a base member, a top member, an extension member disposed on the top member, an electrical connector disposed on the extension member, and a first and second bars hingedly connecting the base member to the top member. The top member is configured to be disposed in a first position in which the electrical connector is disposed at a first height with respect to the horizontal support and substantially parallel to the vertical support. The top member is further configured to be disposed in a second position in which the electrical connector is disposed at a second height with respect to the horizontal member and substantially non-parallel with the vertical support. The second height is less than the first height.

Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for holding an electronic device including a main body, a vertical support, a horizontal support, a cut-out in the horizontal support, and an ejection mechanism. The ejection mechanism includes a base member, a top member, an extension member disposed on the top member, an electrical connector disposed on the extension member, and a first and second bars hingedly connecting the base member to the top member. The top member is configured to be disposed in a first position in which the electrical connector is disposed at a first height with respect to the horizontal support and substantially parallel to the vertical support. The top member is further configured to be disposed in a second position in which the electrical connector is disposed at a second height with respect to the horizontal member and substantially non-parallel with the vertical support. The second height is less than the first height.

Abstract: Disclosed is a retention system for an electronic device including a base member for receiving the electronic device, a retention pad attached to the base member, a plurality of adhesive portions of the retention pad wherein the adhesive portions are dispersed, generally, in a gradient across the retention pad.

Abstract: Disclosed is a retention system for an electronic device including a base member for receiving the electronic device, a retention pad attached to the base member, a plurality of adhesive portions of the retention pad wherein the adhesive portions are dispersed, generally, in a gradient across the retention pad.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor system for a docking station including a receiving portion, a topside of the receiving portion for receiving an electronic device, a bottom side of the receiving portion, a first magnetic sensor on the bottom side of the receiving portion for detecting the presence of the electronic device. The sensor system can further include a second magnetic sensor on the bottom side of the receiving portion for detecting the presence of the electronic device. The first sensor can be positioned to correspond to the position of the first speaker when the electronic device is seated in the topside of the receiving portion and the second sensor can be positioned to correspond to the position of the second speaker when the electronic device is seated in the topside of the receiving portion. Sensor system can detect the presence and proper position of an electronic device in a docking station by having magnetic sensors to detect a magnetic field emitted by the speakers of the electronic device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station having a secure assembly including a chassis, a tray at least partially covering the chassis, a port block slidably connected to the tray, the port block configured to translate between a substantially open position and a substantially closed position, a drivetrain connected to the chassis, a fastener connecting the port block to the drivetrain, an access hole in the chassis. The fastener is accessible via the access hole when the port block is in an open position. The fastener is inaccessible via the access hole when the port block is in a closed position inhibiting disassembly of the docking station.

Abstract: Disclosed is a security device for selectively isolating an electronic device from external data signals, including an input for receiving an external cable, an output for connecting to the electronic device, a configuration line coupled from the input to the output, a power line coupled from the input to the output, a ground line coupled from the input to the output, a plurality of data lines, and a first switch selectively coupling the data lines from the input to the output. The security device can further include a filter in the configuration line where the filter configured to receive an encoded message, compare the encoded message against a messaging specification, and selectively transmit the encoded message when the encoded message complies with the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drivetrain for use in a motorized docking station including a driveshaft, a first threaded end of the driveshaft having a left-hand thread, a second threaded end of the driveshaft having a right-hand thread, a plurality of gears, an electric motor coupled to the plurality of gears, and a linking gear of the plurality of gears, the linking gear fixed to the drive shaft. The drivetrain can have a manual override gear coupled to the driveshaft and a tool-receiving portion of the manual override gear.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drivetrain for use in a motorized docking station including a driveshaft, a first threaded end of the driveshaft having a left-hand thread, a second threaded end of the driveshaft having a right-hand thread, a plurality of gears, an electric motor coupled to the plurality of gears, and a linking gear of the plurality of gears, the linking gear fixed to the drive shaft. The drivetrain can have a manual override gear coupled to the driveshaft and a tool-receiving portion of the manual override gear.

Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station having a secure assembly including a chassis, a tray at least partially covering the chassis, a port block slidably connected to the tray, the port block configured to translate between a substantially open position and a substantially closed position, a drivetrain connected to the chassis, a fastener connecting the port block to the drivetrain, an access hole in the chassis. The fastener is accessible via the access hole when the port block is in an open position. The fastener is inaccessible via the access hole when the port block is in a closed position inhibiting disassembly of the docking station.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor system for a docking station including a receiving portion, a topside of the receiving portion for receiving an electronic device, a bottom side of the receiving portion, a first magnetic sensor on the bottom side of the receiving portion for detecting the presence of the electronic device. The sensor system can further include a second magnetic sensor on the bottom side of the receiving portion for detecting the presence of the electronic device. The first sensor can be positioned to correspond to the position of the first speaker when the electronic device is seated in the topside of the receiving portion and the second sensor can be positioned to correspond to the position of the second speaker when the electronic device is seated in the topside of the receiving portion. Sensor system can detect the presence and proper position of an electronic device in a docking station by having magnetic sensors to detect a magnetic field emitted by the speakers of the electronic device.