Docking station for tablet device

Abstract

A docking station for a tablet device includes a security frame that is releasably connected to a pedestal. An upper head portion of the pedestal is rotatable through three degrees of freedom to allow for angular adjustment of the frame as it retains a tablet device. Electrical conductivity is maintained through the rotational connection.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A docking station for a tablet device, comprising:
 a frame portion for retaining the tablet device, the frame portion surrounding the tablet device and carrying a first universal adaptor for electrically coupling the tablet device to the frame portion; and   a pedestal portion for resting on a surface, the pedestal portion having a connecting head portion for releasably connecting the frame portion to the pedestal portion, and further, the connecting head portion carrying a second universal adaptor for electrically coupling the head portion to the first universal adaptor when the frame portion is connected to the pedestal portion.   
     
     
         2 . A docking station for a tablet device, comprising:
 a frame portion for retaining the tablet device, the frame portion surrounding the tablet device and carrying a first universal adaptor for electrically coupling the tablet device to the frame portion; and   a pedestal portion for resting on a surface, the pedestal portion having a connecting head portion for releasably connecting the frame portion to the pedestal portion, and further, the connecting head portion carrying a second universal adaptor for electrically coupling the head portion to the first universal adaptor when the frame portion is connected to the pedestal portion, and still further, a rotational connection between the head portion and a base portion of the pedestal portion, so that the angular orientation of the head portion may be adjusted relative to the base portion, the base portion being connectable to at least one source for an electrical signal, and a conductor pathway through the base member, and then across the rotational connection between the head portion and base portion, to the second universal adaptor.