摘要 |
The embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to a docking station (1) for charging batteries used in portable electronic devices and/or for transferring data to or from portable electronic devices. The docking station (1) is adapted to receive a rechargeable battery either directly and/or through its portable electronic device, which can be fitted with or without a cover case. For example, the docking station (1) has a receiving area (12) configured to receive and hold a portable electronic device including a rechargeable battery and/or a rechargeable battery after being removed from the corresponding portable electronic device. The invention also relates to a removable device adapter (20) for use with a docking station (1) to receive a rechargeable battery directly and/or through its portable electronic device fitted with or without a cover case. For example, the device adapter (20) can be removably used in a docking station (1) during a charging operation of a rechargeable battery and/or a data transferring operation of a portable electronic device. |