METHODOLOGY FOR USING SMARTPHONE AND MOBILE COMPUTER IN A MOBILE COMPUTE ENVIRONMENT

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention may be directed to an apparatus comprising a user interface docking device. The user interface docking device may include a first dock connector, a second dock connector, a battery, and a built-in keyboard. The first dock connector is operable to create a pairing between the user interface docking device and a wireless computing device. The second dock connector is operable to create a pairing between the user interface docking device and a mobile computer. The wireless computing device and mobile computer, when paired, are operable to combine resources for execution of tasks. The user interface docking device is operable to interact with content on the wireless computing device and the mobile computer. The apparatus may also include an inductive charging pad operable to facilitate a pairing between the number of peripheral units and user interface docking device via a near-field wireless connection.