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Supporting structures (i.e., docks) designed to provide connectivity to laptop portable computers and/or for automated charging of their internal rechargeable batteries. These docks (also known as docking stations) typically consist of a structure made of metal, hard plastic, or a combination of these that is usually placed on a tabletop. The docks hold and provide appropriate connectors to plug in the laptop computer, facilitating their connectivity and/or providing means to recharge their internal batteries. The docks may also include wired or wireless connection to other devices such as peripheral equipment (e.g., monitors, printers) and information systems facilitating the download of data, a power converter (e.g., 120 VAC to 12 VDC), and a line cord for connection to the mains.
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