In some embodiments, the clip member may be configured to insert into or otherwise engage a docking device allowing the flash memory card terminals of the first clip member to contact the corresponding terminals of the docking device. A docking device may include, for example, electrical terminals corresponding to the flash memory card terminals of the clip member. The clip member may include flash memory card terminals (e.g., flat, exposed metal tabs), coupled to the memory hardware. In some embodiments, Apple states that a clip member (e.g., clip member 802 or 804 patent figure 8) may include solid state memory hardware such as a flash memory card. The electrical terminals of both the iDevice and the docking station mate in order for charging to begin.Ī Specialty Clip with Built-In Flash Memory ![]() In Apple's patent figures 5, 6 and 7 below you'll see one of the iDevices, the docking station and the two coupled together. In some embodiments, a portable user device with a clip member may be clamped onto or otherwise engaged with an adapter device, which may, in turn, be electrically coupled to a docking device. A clip member may include one or more electrical terminals that may engage with a receiving receptacle of the docking device which may include electrical terminals which mate with those of the portable user device. Other than mechanical clamping, the clip typically provides no other function – until now.Īpple Invents New Clip & Docking Station System for charging iDevicesĪpple's patent generally relates to systems and methods for using a clip member of a portable user device to provide electrical coupling to a docking device. ![]() ![]() Such devices may include a clip mechanism, used to affix the device to, for example, an article of clothing or exercise accessory of a user. User devices may be portable, capable of being carried or transported by a user. For example, a media player containing a battery may be plugged into a docking device to allow for recharging of the battery. This coupling is typically a plug and socket type connection. User devices such as mobile phones and portable media players are typically coupled to docking devices to transfer data or provide charging.
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