Portable electronic device docking station

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8990469
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13365754

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A universal docking station for portable electronic devices is disclosed. In some embodiments, the docking station may utilize a universal interface to communicatively couple a portable electronic device to one or more inputs, displays, and/or accessory devices. In some embodiments, the universal interface may be a high-speed and/or super-speed universal data interface. In further embodiments, the universal docking station may be configured to provide electrical power to a portable electronic device. By utilizing a universal data interface, the universal docking station may be utilized with any portable electronic device having the universal data interface regardless of the manufacturer of the portable electronic devices.

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TARGUS INTERNATIONAL LLC1211 NORTH MILLER STREET ANAHEIM CA 92806

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Benhard, Ryan Gordon Newport Beach, US 3 60
DeCamp, Ronald Westminster, US 25 403

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