Docking Station and Method for Connecting a Mobile Communication Device to a Communication Infrastructure

摘要

A docking station and a method for connecting a mobile communication device to an at least partially wire-based communication infrastructure are disclosed. The docking station has a cradle for the storage of the communication device. A detection device detects the presence of the communication device within a selected distance from the docking station and receives authentication information from the communication device. There is also an authentication device for validating the credentials of the communication terminal and for enabling communication with the communications infrastructure on the basis of authentication information. A first interface provides a first wireless communication link with the communication device and a second interface establishes a second wired communication link to the communication infrastructure. A transfer device can switch from the first communication link to the second communication link. A communication system containing the docking station is also disclosed.

主权项

1. A docking station for connecting a mobile communication device to an at least partially wire-based communication infrastructure comprising:
a housing, a cradle connected to the housing for the storage of the communication device, a detection device for detecting the presence of the communication device when the communication device is within a selected distance from the detection device, the detection device capable of receiving a wireless transmission of authentication information from the communication device an authentication device for validating the authentication information from the communication device and for enabling communication by the mobile communication device with the communication infrastructure based on the authentication information, a first interface for providing a first, wireless communication link to the communication device when authorized, a second interface for providing a second wired communication link to the communications infrastructure, and a transfer device for switching the first communication link to the second communication link, wherein the detection device, authentication device, first interface, second interface and transfer device are attached to at least one of the housing and the cradle.