Portable electronic device docking station

摘要

A portable electronic device docking station adapted for use in a vehicle provides a securement mechanism, electrical power connection, and communication synchronization system to enable hands-free use of the portable electronic device while attached thereto. The docking station also enables communication with other electronic devices GPS function. The station enables a user to exercise command and control of any synchronized device.

主权项

1. A docking station, comprising:
a base comprising:
a camera mounted within a front face thereof;a memory card slot located on a periphery thereof, wherein said memory card slot is capable of electrically connecting a memory card thereto; andan interface cable located on said periphery thereof,wherein said camera, said memory card slot, and said interface cable are configured to be in electrical communication with an external power source; a flexible and adjustable stem having a first end attached to a top portion of said base and a second end; a tray attached to said second end of said stem, wherein said tray comprises:
a top;a bottom opposite said bottom;a first side;a second side opposite said first side; anda sill extending outwardly from said bottom of said tray and forming a trough capable of supporting a portable electronic device in either a generally vertical or generally horizontal orientation; a first side stabilizer adjustably connected to said first side of said tray; a second side stabilizer adjustably connected to said second side of said tray; and a top stabilizer adjustably connected to said top of said tray, wherein each of said first side stabilizer, said second side stabilizer and said top stabilizer comprises:
at least one support rod capable of extending outwardly from and retracting into said tray;a stabilizer plate connected to an end of said support rod, and wherein a position of said stabilizer plate of each of said first side stabilizer, said second side stabilizer and said top stabilizer relative to said tray is adjustable to make selective contact with said portable electronic device supported by said sill.