A dock for portable electronic devices (PEDs) such as portable computers, smartphones, and the like has a dock cavity wherein a PED may be inserted. The cavity wall bears an external connector aligned to connect with a PED's onboard connector for charging and/or data communications when the PED is properly inserted in the cavity. However, the external connector retracts within the cavity wall if the PED is misinserted such that it bears against the external connector. The cavity walls are designed to loosely receive (and coarsely align) the PED upon initial insertion, and then closely receive (and finely align) the PED's onboard connector with the dock's external connector as the PED approaches full insertion. The rear cavity wall, against which the leading edge of the PED bears upon full insertion, is configured to resiliently yield upon impact with the PED, thereby decreasing repeated shock damage to the dock and PED.

A charging pad includes a side surface on which a charged terminal device is to be placed face to face. The side surface includes a protruding flat surface portion that is raised from a peripheral edge portion, a power transfer coil that is incorporated in a raised region of the protruding flat surface portion, and a holding mechanism that allows the charged terminal device at a predetermined position with respect to the power transfer coil.

The present invention provides a charging stand includes a base, a housing, a circuit board, and a rotatable connector. An upper surface of the housing is formed with an opening. A plurality of sidewalls of the housing are engaged with a periphery of the base, and the housing has an accommodation space inside. The circuit board is disposed on the base. The circuit board is contained in the accommodation space in the housing, and suitable for being connected to an external power supply. The rotatable connector is pivotally connected to the base. The rotatable connector is electrically connected to the circuit board, and is contained in the accommodation space in the housing and visible from the opening.

Systems disclosed herein are directed to a display stand unit for a retail environment. The display stand unit includes a base having an interior and a display stand. The display stand includes a stem that connects to and extends upwardly from the base and a receiving surface that is suspended above and spaced away from the base by the stem. The receiving surface is configured to releasably hold an electronic device above and spaced away from the base. The display stand unit further includes a security cable that extends out from the base. The security cable is configured to attach to the electronic device to movably secure the electronic device to the base. The display stand unit further includes a retractor disposed within the interior of the base and connected to the security cable. The retractor automatically retracts the security cable.

A charging system (10) for an aerosol-generating device (12) includes a charging unit (14). The charging unit includes a body (20) at least partially defining a receiving volume (22). The receiving volume is sized to receive the elongate aerosol-generating device through an open top end in a plurality of orientations. A charging interface is coupled to the body and includes a biasing element and an electrical contact. The biasing element is configured to apply a force on the aerosol-generating device that causes an electrical contact of the aerosol-generating device to electrically engage the electrical contact of the charging interface when the aerosol-generating device rests on the charging unit.

A battery connector, an electrical combination and methods. The electrical combination may include a battery connector including a housing with a support portion for a battery pack, and a circuit supported by the housing, the circuit including a universal serial bus (USB) input terminal connectable to a USB cable for receiving power, a charging terminal connectable to a pack terminal of the battery pack, and a battery charging portion operable to receive power from the USB input terminal and to output a charging current to the charging terminal to charge the battery pack.

An information display apparatus according to an embodiment includes a first display unit configured to display information, a placement part including a noncontact charging unit configured to charge the placed portable terminal apparatus, an orientation determination unit configured to determine an orientation of the placed portable terminal apparatus, a first display control unit, and a charging control unit. The charging control unit controls the noncontact charging unit so as to perform a process for charging the portable terminal apparatus when the portable terminal apparatus is placed on the placement part. The first display control unit displays information to be displayed in the first display unit while changing the information according to whether the orientation of the portable terminal apparatus determined by the orientation determination unit is a first orientation or a second orientation different from the first orientation.

A case for a head-mounted device includes a body portion and a power supply. The body portion includes one or more walls defining an interior cavity that is configured to receive and house the head-mounted device. The power supply is included in the body portion for transferring power to the head-mounted device.

A wireless charger includes a housing which is a circular plate shape, a wireless charging module and a holder. An inside of the housing has an internal space. A front of a lower portion of a peripheral surface of the housing is recessed inward to form a holding slot. Two sides of the housing define two blind holes. The holding slot is connected with the two blind holes. The wireless charging module is assembled in the internal space. The holder is placed in the holding slot. The holder is pivotally located in the housing. The holder is rotatable around a bottom surface of the housing. The holder has a frame, and two pivot pins protruded towards each other from two ends of the frame. The two pivot pins are assembled to the two blind holes.

An ear-wearable electronic device includes one or more processors configured to detect presence of first and second hearing devices in a charging case, and to initiate a self-check protocol by at least one of the first and second hearing devices. The self-check protocol comprises wirelessly coupling the first and second hearing devices, selectively activating at least one electronic component of the first hearing device, and assessing performance of the second hearing device using an output or a response of the at least one electronic component of the first hearing device. The self-check protocol also comprises selectively activating at least one electronic component of the second hearing device, assessing performance of the first hearing device using an output or a response of the at least one electronic component of the second device, and storing results of the performance assessment in a memory.