Inventor: Microsoft
Invention: Smart Phone Docking Technology

Microsoft has patented smart phone docking technology. This will allow smart phones to connect to network peripherals like personal computers. The technology will use a USB port for doing so. A lot of devices can be connected using this technology, including cameras, printers, speakers, storage devices and television screens.

Patent Abstract :

“A universal smart interface and peripheral management system for portable devices such as mobile phones. The smart system includes a connector interface that connects peripherals to a phone and/or personal digital assistant (PDA), through the smart system. The smart system includes a cradle for receiving a cell phone and interfacing the phone to external systems such as peripherals, networks and other systems through a USB hub and other suitable connector interfaces. The peripheral devices to which the smart system can interface include, but are not limited to, large displays (e.g., television), external monitors, input devices such as mice and keyboards, external storage devices, and networks (wired and/or wireless). The smart system also facilitates connectivity to large display systems such as TVs, computer displays and monitors. ”

Here is the link to the patent application: patent application for smart phone docking technology