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Cover for portable electronic device

a technology for electronic devices and covers, applied in the field of covers for portable electronic devices, can solve the problem that the surface of portable electronic devices is relatively easy to be damaged

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-04-21
APPLE INC
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Benefits of technology

The cover not only protects the device but also enhances its electrical capabilities, offering a smart and active layer that can interact with the device's circuitry, thereby improving its functional and ornamental features.

Problems solved by technology

Typically, the surfaces of portable electronic devices are relatively easily damaged such as by scratches, dents and the like.

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The invention pertains to a cover for a portable electronic device. The cover can include at least one electrical component. For example, in one embodiment, an electrical component can be embedded in the cover. When the cover is placed on or mated with the portable electronic device, the electrical component embedded in the cover is able to interact with electrical circuitry of the portable electronic device. Advantageously, the cover can not only provide a protective and / or ornamental covering for the portable electronic device but can also augment the electrical capabilities of the portable electronic device. The invention is particularly well suited for portable, battery-powered electronic devices, and more particularly handheld battery-powered electronic devices. Examples of portable, battery-powered electronic devices can include laptops, tablet computers, media players, phones, GPS units, remote controls, personal digital assistant (PDAs), and the like.

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Abstract

A cover for a portable electronic device is disclosed. The cover can include at least one electrical component. For example, in one embodiment, an electrical component can be embedded in the cover. When the cover is placed on or mated with the portable electronic device, the electrical component embedded in the cover is able to interact with electrical circuitry of the portable electronic device. Advantageously, the cover can not only provide a protective and / or ornamental covering for the portable electronic device but can also augment the electrical capabilities of the portable electronic device.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONPortable electronic devices are commonplace today. Some examples of portable electronic devices include portable digital assistants, portable media players, mobile telephones, and portable game players.FIGS. 1A-1C are diagrammatic illustrations of a conventional portable electronic device 100. More specifically, FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the portable electronic device 100, FIG. 1B is a front view of the portable electronic device 100, and FIG. 1C is a back view of the portable electronic device 100. The portable electronic device 100 includes a housing 102 that forms an external surface of the portable electronic device 100. The housing 102 supports a display 104 and a user input region 106. The display 104 can present a graphical user interface for a user of the portable electronic device 100. The user input region 106 typically includes one or more user input devices that allow the user to interact with the portable electronic device. These user i...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H05K7/00H01P11/00
CPCB29C45/14639Y10T29/49018G06F1/1632G06F1/1626G06F2203/04809G06F3/0393G06F3/041G06F3/0416G06F1/1669G06F1/169
Inventor HOELLWARTH, QUIN C.ALTEN, BRETT GREGORY
Owner APPLE INC