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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2025
Pioneer Square Brands, Inc., High Point, NC (US);
Quentin Wade Forbes, Winston Salem, NC (US);
Pioneer Square Brands, Inc., High Point, NC (US);
Abstract
A method for managing docking and authentication of computing devices includes detecting when a computing device docks with a docking station, identifying the device by extracting a unique identifier, and authenticating a user via an external interface. Upon successful authentication, a configuration profile is retrieved from a centralized management server and transmitted to the device over a secure channel. The device applies the profile, which may include application restrictions, wireless network settings, and user interface preferences. Session metadata is synchronized with a management system, and events may be logged for compliance tracking. In response to an undocking event, the system may issue a lock command encrypted using AES-256, enforcing local access restrictions. Administrative features include override capabilities, grace period enforcement, and notification handling. Configuration and enforcement actions may be backed up to cloud storage. Additional embodiments and variations are described in the detailed description and illustrated in the accompanying figures.