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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2023
Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc, Redmond, WA (US);
Brett Andrew Tomky, Seattle, WA (US);
Denys Yaremenko, Carnation, WA (US);
Devin Caplow-Munro, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
The presently disclosed secure electromagnetic docking systems provide a simplified locking interface for the user and improved security overall. The secure electromagnetic locking mechanisms are hidden from view and access by a would-be thief, which is distinct from the generally accessible nature of prior art cable and lock mechanisms. The secure electromagnetic docking systems may also be locked and unlocked via a graphical user interface (GUI), thereby eliminating a requirement that the user successfully secure a cable and lock mechanism to a computing device and a fixed object. The secure electromagnetic docking systems may comprising one or more ferromagnetic structures are biased to a locked position. An electromagnet is selectively powered to move the one or more ferromagnetic structures to an unlocked position. In the unlocked position, one or more spring loaded ejectors are permitted to eject the computing device from the base.