Combination electronic device dock and dissinfector

摘要

Disclosed is a disinfecting docking station for at least one portable electronic device, such as a medical technician's tablet computer, that has at least one recharging connector. An enclosure is adapted to receive the at least one portable electronic device therein through an openable side that includes a selectively closable door. Each electronic device is exposed to a disinfecting wavelength of light, such as UV light, to disinfect the surface of the device. The enclosure includes supports that minimally contact each device so that the device will be substantially exposed to the UV light. A control circuit monitors the exposure time and level, and is programmable to activate the UV light based on pre-set criteria. The enclosures may be stacked and provide power and network connectivity to each device while docked therein.

主权项

1. A disinfecting docking station for at least one portable electronic device having at least one recharging connector, comprising:
a substantially opaque enclosure adapted to receive at least one portable electronic device therein through at least one openable side, the enclosure further including means for selectively sealing the at least one openable side; means for recharging the at least one portable electronic device through a recharging connector thereof; at least one means for supporting the at least one portable electronic device; and at least one ultraviolet light source adapted to produce disinfecting wavelengths of light only when the means for selectively sealing is in a closed position; whereby, with the at least one portable electronic device supported by the at least one means for supporting within the enclosure and with the means for selectively sealing in the closed position, the at least one ultraviolet light source is activatable to produce disinfecting wavelengths of light, illuminating substantially each surface of the at least one portable electronic device for a predetermined period of time.