Device accessory apparatuses and methods

Abstract

In some embodiments, a device accessory may include a body, a stabilizing member disposed on the body, a securing member disposed on the body, a charging feature disposed within the body, and a charging port disposed on the body and operatively coupled to the charging feature and configured to provide a charging power to a device. The body may be configured to couple to the device at a bottom surface thereof. Other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Description

DEVICE ACCESSORY APPARATUSES AND METHODSCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 1 19(e) to prior U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 579,692 filed on August 30, 2023, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF DISCLOSURE

[0002] The disclosed apparatuses, devices, systems and methods relate to a device accessory capable of charging, stabilizing, and securing a device such as a mobile phone.BACKGROUND

[0003] Charging systems for mobile devices allow a user to continue use of their device when the mobile device battery gets low. Some charging systems have wireless charging capabilities similar to the wireless charging system disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 10,062,492 titled INDUCTION COIL HAVING CONDUCTIVE WINDING FORMED ON A SURFACE OF A MOLDED SUBSTRATE, which issued on August 28, 2018, the entirety' of which is incorporated by reference herein. Such wireless charging systems, such as Apple, Inc.’s MagSafe® charging accessories, allow a user to easily remove the charger and install another accessory. However, the installation and removal of these individual accessories can become time consuming and cumbersome in certain situations.SUMMARY

[0004] In some embodiments, a device accessory may include a body, a stabilizing member disposed on the body, a securing member disposed on the body, a charging feature disposed within the body, and a charging port disposed on the body and operatively coupled to the charging feature and configured to provide a charging power to a device. The body may be configured to couple to the device at a bottom surface thereof.

[0005] In some embodiments, the body may include a top portion and a bottom portion operatively coupled together. In some embodiments, the stabilizing member may be hingedly coupled to the body. In some embodiments, the stabilizing member may be configured to move up to 90 degrees with reference to the body. In some embodiments, the stabilizing member may define an aperture configured to receive an object to stabilize the device. In some embodiments, the securing member may be hingedly coupled to the body. Insome embodiments, the securing member may be configured to move up to 90 degrees with reference to the body. In some embodiments, the securing member may include a ledge configured to be placed on a surface to secure the device. In some embodiments, the stabilizing member may be configured to move up to less than 90 degrees with reference to the body, and the securing member may be configured to move up to 90 degrees with reference to the body. In some embodiments, the charging feature may be configured to wirelessly charge the device.

[0006] In some embodiments, a device accessory may include a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion and the bottom portion may be operatively coupled together. The device accessory' may also include a stabilizing member operatively coupled to the top portion and configured to stabilize a device. The device accessory may also include a securing member operatively coupled to the top portion and configured to secure the device to a surface. The device accessory' may also include a charging feature disposed within the bottom portion and configured to couple to the device. The charging feature may include at least one magnet configured to magnetically couple the bottom portion to the device. The charging feature may be configured to wirelessly charging the device. The device accessory may also include a charging port disposed within the bottom portion, operatively' coupled to the charging feature, and configured to provide a charging power to the device.

[0007] In some embodiments, the stabilizing member may be hingedly coupled to the top portion. In some embodiments, the stabilizing member may be configured to move up to 90 degrees with reference to the top portion. In some embodiments, the stabilizing member may define an aperture configured to receive an object to stabilize the device. In some embodiments, the securing member may be hingedly coupled to the top portion. In some embodiments, the securing member may be configured to move up to 90 degrees with reference to the top portion. In some embodiments, the securing member may include a ledge configured to be placed on the surface to secure the device to the surface.

[0008] In some embodiments, a method of using an accessory' system may include coupling a device accessory to a device. The device accessory may include a top portion and a bottom portion operatively coupled together, a stabilizing member operatively coupled to the top portion, a securing member operatively coupled to the top portion, a charging feature disposed within the bottom portion, and a charging port disposed within the bottom portion. The method may also include plugging a cord into the charging port, facilitating charging of the device.

[0009] In some embodiments, the method may also include extending the stabilizing member and using the stabilizing member as a stand or a finger hold. In some embodiments, the method may also include extending the securing member and placing the securing member on a surface to secure the device to the surface.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The features and advantages of the present disclosure will be more fully disclosed in, or rendered obvious by, the following detailed descriptions of example embodiments. The detailed descriptions of the example embodiments are to be considered together with the accompanying drawings wherein like numbers refer to like parts and further wherein:

[0011] FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a device accessory in accordance with some embodiments;

[0012] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of a device accessory in accordance with some embodiments;

[0013] FIG. 3 illustrates an isometric view of an inner surface of a top portion of a device accessory in accordance with some embodiments;

[0014] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a charging circuitry of a device accessory in accordance with some embodiments;

[0015] FIG. 5 illustrates a cross sectional view of a device accessory along axis 5-5 illustrated in FIG. 1 in accordance with some embodiments;

[0016] FIG. 6A illustrates an isometric view of a charging port of a device accessory in accordance with some embodiments;

[0017] FIG. 6B illustrates a side view of a charging port of a device accessory in accordance with some embodiments;

[0018] FIG. 7A illustrates an isometric view of a device accessory having a stabilizing member in use in accordance with some embodiments;

[0019] FIG. 7B illustrates a first isometric view of a device accessory' having a stabilizing member in use with a device in accordance with some embodiments;

[0020] FIG. 7C illustrates a second isometric view of a device accessory having a stabilizing member in use with a device in accordance with some embodiments;

[0021] FIG. 8A illustrates an isometric view of a device accessory having a securing member in use in accordance with some embodiments;

[0022] FIG. 8B illustrates an isometric view of a device accessory having a securing member placed on a surface in accordance with some embodiments;

[0023] FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary method of using an accessory system to charge a device in accordance with some embodiments;

[0024] FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary method of using an accessory' system with a stabilizing member in accordance with some embodiments; and

[0025] FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary method of using an accessory’ system with a securing member in accordance with some embodiments.

[0026] While the present disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail herein. It should be understood, however, that the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed. Rather, the present disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] This description of the exemplary embodiments is intended to be read in connection with the accompanying draw ings, which are to be considered part of the entire written description. It should be understood, how ever, that the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed and that the drawings are not necessarily shown to scale. Rather, the present disclosure covers all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives that fall within the spirit and scope of these exemplary' embodiments. In the description, relative terms such as “low er." “upper,” “horizontal,” “vertical,” “above,” “below,” “up,” “down,” “top,” and “bottom” as well as derivatives thereof (e. , “horizontally,” “downwardly,” “upwardly,” etc.) should be construed to refer to the orientation as then described or as shown in the drawing under discussion. These relative terms are for convenience of description and do not require that the apparatus be constructed or operated in a particular orientation. Terms concerning attachments, coupling and the like, such as “connected” and “interconnected,” refer to a relationship wherein structures are secured or attached to one another either directly or indirectly through intervening structures, as well as both movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless expressly described otherwise. The terms “couple,” “coupled,” “operatively coupled,” “operatively connected,” and the like should be broadly understood to refer to connecting devices or componentstogether either mechanically, or otherwise, such that the connection allows the pertinent devices or components to operate with each other as intended by virtue of that relationship.

[0028] Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. For example, circuits, systems, networks, processes, and other components may be shown as components in block diagram form in order not to obscure the embodiments in unnecessary details. In other instances, well-known circuits, processes, algorithms, structures, and techniques may be shown without unnecessary detail in order to avoid obscuring the embodiments.

[0029] Also, it is noted that individual embodiments may be described as a process which is depicted as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a data flow diagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations can be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A process is terminated when its operations are completed but could have additional steps not included in a figure. A process may correspond to a method, a function, a procedure, a subroutine, a subprogram, etc. When a process corresponds to a function, its termination can correspond to a return of the function to the calling function or the main function.

[0030] The apparatuses, devices, systems, and methods being disclosed allow- a user to install a device accessory with a plurality of useful features, reducing the need for additional accessories. Broadly, an embodiment of a device accessory disclosed herein allows a user to couple the device accessory- to a device. The device accessory- having one or more features that allows a user to stabilize the device, secure the device to a surface, and / or wirelessly charge the device.

[0031] Turning now to the figures, FIGS. 1-5 illustrate a device accessory 10 in accordance with some embodiments. Device accessory^ 10 may have atop portion 13, a bottom portion 16, a stabilizing member 20, a securing member 23, a charging feature 26, and a charging port 30. Top portion 13 may have an outer surface 33 and an inner surface 36. Top portion 13 may define a channel 38 on outer surface 33. Top portion 13 may define at least one ridge 40 disposed on inner surface 36. Bottom portion 16 may define an outer surface 43 and an inner surface 46. Bottom portion 16 may also define at least one ridge 50 disposed on inner surface 46. The at least one ridge 40 of top portion 13 and the at least one ridge 50 of bottom portion 16 may be configured to couple together forming a body 51 of device accessory 10, such as through a press fit or friction fit coupling.

[0032] In some embodiments, the shape of device accessory' 10 may be circular, rectangular, square, oblong, or some other suitable shape. Top portion 13 and bottom portion 16 may be made of metal, metal alloy, plastic, or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, top portion 13 and bottom portion 16 are capable of being 3D printed (e.g., additively manufactured). In some embodiments, device accessory' 10 may be formed of one piece (z.e., not having discrete parts for top portion 13 or bottom portion 16). In some embodiments, top portion 13 and bottom portion 16 may be hingedly coupled, not requiring ridges 40, 50 of top portion 13 and bottom portion 16, respectively, to couple the top portion 13 and bottom portion 16 together.

[0033] Stabilizing member 20 may extend from a first portion 53 to a second portion 55. Stabilizing member 20 may have a first surface 57 and a second surface 59 opposite first surface 57. Stabilizing member 20 may be disposed within channel 38 and may be hingedly coupled to outer surface 33 of top portion 13 at hinged connection 62. For example, stabilizing member 20 may be hingedly coupled with a fastener, such as a pin, rod, bracket, etc. Stabilizing member 20 may be typically stored in a first position flush with outer surface 33 of top portion 13 and within channel 38. In some embodiments, stabilizing member 20 may be capable of moving, extending, or pivoting up to 90 degrees from the storage (or first) position and rotates or extends about hinged connection 62 with respect to the top portion 13. In some embodiments (such as shown in FIG. 7A for example), the movement or extension of stabilizing member 20 may be limited to between 30-60 degrees from the storage position. In some embodiments, the movement or extension of stabilizing member 20 may be limited to 45 degrees from the storage position.

[0034] In some embodiments, stabilizing member 20 may define an aperture 65 between first portion 53 and second portion 55 of stabilizing member 20 for receiving a user’s finger. In some embodiments, the shape of stabilizing member 20 may be circular, rectangular, square, oblong, or some other suitable shape. Stabilizing member 20 may' be made of metal, metal alloy, plastic, or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, stabilizing member 20 may be capable of being 3D printed (e.g., additively manufactured). In some embodiments, stabilizing member 20 may be made of a different material than top portion 13. In other embodiments, stabilizing member 20 may be made of the same material as top portion 13.

[0035] Securing member 23 may extend from a first portion 68 to a second portion 70. Securing member 23 may have an outer surface 73 and inner surface 75 opposite outer surface 73. Securing member 23 may be disposed within channel 38 and may be hingedlycoupled to outer surface 33 of top portion 13 at hinged connection 77. For example, securing member 23 may be hingedly coupled with a fastener, such as a pin, rod, bracket, etc. Securing member 23 may also include a ledge 80 disposed on inner surface 75 of second portion 70. Securing member 23 may be typically stored in a storage (or first) position flush with outer surface 33 of top portion 13 and within channel 38. However, securing member 23 may be capable of moving, extending, or pivoting up to 90 degrees from the storage position and rotates or extends about hinged connection 77. as best seen in FIGS. 8 A and 8B.

[0036] In some embodiments, the shape of securing member 23 may be circular, rectangular, square, oblong, or some other suitable shape. Securing member 23 may be made of metal, metal alloy, plastic, or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, securing member 23 is capable of being 3D printed (e.g.. additively manufactured). In some embodiments, securing member 23 may be made of a different material than top portion 13. In other embodiments, securing member 23 may be made of the same material as top portion 13.

[0037] Referring now to FIGS. 4-5, charging feature 26 may be disposed within and coupled to inner surface 46 of bottom portion 16. Charging feature 26 may comprise a charging circuitry 83 having at least one inductor 85 and at least one magnet 88. When connected to a power source, such as an alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) power source, charging feature 26 may be configured to provide wireless charging for a device (e.g, mobile phone, tablet, gaming console, etc.). Further disclosure for wireless charging may be found in U.S. Patent No. 10,062,492, already incorporated by reference in its entirety. A person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate different ways to provide wireless charging capabilities.

[0038] FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate charging port 30 of device accessory 10 in accordance with some embodiments. Charging port 30 may be disposed within bottom portion 16 of device accessory 10. Charging port 30 may be operatively coupled and communicatively coupled to charging feature 26. Charging port 30 may be sized to receive a cord 93 connected to a power source. For example, cord 93 may be connected to a DC power source (e.g. a battery, car outlet, etc.) or an AC power source (e.g, wall outlet, etc.) to provide a charging power to charging feature 26. Charging port 30 may be sized to receive one of a plurality of different cords 93. For example, charging port 30 may be configured to receive a USB, a micro-USB, a USB-C™, or Lighting® cord 93 just to give a few examples. A person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that charging port 30 may be adapted to fit a variety of different cords 93. In some embodiments, device accessory 10 includes an internal batteryconfigured to enable the wireless charging capability without the need to be connected to a power source through cord 93. It shall be appreciated that in some embodiments of the present invention device accessory 10 may not include charging port 30 at all, and that charging feature 26 also includes an internal battery configured to also be wirelessly charged to provide the power source that enables the wireless charging capability7.

[0039] FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate a first accessory7system 100 with stabilizing member 20 of device accessory 10 in use in accordance with some embodiments. Device accessory' 10 may' be coupled to a device 104 (e g., tablet, mobile device, gaming console, etc.), in order for a user to use at least one of the plurality of features (z.e., stabilizing member 20, securing member 23, and / or charging feature 26) of the device accessory 10. For example, device accessory710 may be coupled to device 104 through temporary adhesive, permanent adhesive, or respective magnets, such as Apple, Inc.’s MagSafe® system at a bottom surface 105, just to provide a few examples. One such example may include coupling magnet 88 with a respective magnet in device 104 or with respect to a material to which magnet 88 is attracted. In some embodiments, device 104 may include at least one camera 107a-c.

[0040] FIGS. 7A-7B illustrate device 104 coupled to device accessory 10 with stabilizing member 20 extended or rotated from its storage position to a desired stand position, which can be from 0-90 degrees from the storage position. In this stand position, stabilizing member 20 may provide the ability for a user to rest device 104 on a desk, counter, or other surface, so that the user does not have to hold device 104 when viewing content (e g. , watching a movie, playing a game, participating in a video call, etc ).

[0041] FIG. 7C illustrates accessory7system 100 with stabilizing member 20 in use by a user. For example, a user of device 104 may couple device accessory 10 to device 104 and extend stabilizing member 20 to a desired position allowing the user to place their finger through aperture 65 and hold device 104 steady, or stabilizing it. It will be appreciated that other objects, other than a user’s finger may' be used to stabilize the device 104 for a user’s viewing. For example, string may be tied to aperture 65 to suspend device 104 or a hook placed through aperture 65. In some embodiments, accessory system 100 may optionally include cord 93 for plugging into charging port 30 to enable wireless charging of device 104 through charging feature 26 while device accessory 10 is in use with (or without) stabilizing member 20.

[0042] FIGS. 8A-8B illustrate an accessory system 200 with securing member 23 in use in accordance with some embodiments. Device accessory710 may be coupled to device 104 for a user to use at least one of the plurality of features (z.e., stabilizing member 20,securing member 23, and / or charging feature 26) of device accessory 10. For example, device accessory 10 may be coupled to device 104 through temporary’ adhesive, permanent adhesive, or magnets, such as Apple, Inc.’s MagSafe® system, just to provide a few examples.

[0043] After device accessory 10 is coupled to device 104, a user may extend securing member 23. exposing ledge 80. Ledge 80 may then be placed over a thin surface, securing the device accessory 10 and device 104 to the surface. For example, FIG. 8B illustrates device 104 and device accessory 10 removably fixed to a monitor 204, allowing a user to secure device 104 for content viewing, participating in a video call, and even using at least one camera 107a-c as a webcam. In some embodiments, accessory system 200 may optionally include a cord 93 for plugging into charging port 30. enabling wireless charging of device 104 through charging feature 26 while device accessory 10 is in use with securing member 23.

[0044] FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary method 300 of using accessory' system 100 to charge device 104 in accordance with some embodiments. Method 300 may start at step 302. Method 300 may also include step 304, which may comprise coupling a device accessory 10 to a device 104. Device accessory’ 10 may comprise a top portion 13 and a bottom portion 16 operatively coupled together. Device accessory' 10 may also include a stabilizing member 20 operatively coupled to the top portion 13. Device accessory' 10 may also include a securing member 23 operatively coupled to the top portion 13. Device accessory 10 may also include a charging feature 26 disposed within the bottom portion 16. Device accessory’ 10 may also include a charging port 30 disposed within the bottom portion 16. Method 300 may also include step 306, which may comprise plugging a cord 93 into charging port 30, facilitating charging of device 104. Method 300 may end at step 308.

[0045] FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary method 400 of using accessory system 100 with stabilizing member 20 in accordance with some embodiments. Method 400 may start at step 402. Method 400 may also include step 404, which may comprise coupling a device accessory’ 10 to a device 104. Device accessory 10 may comprise a top portion 13 and a bottom portion 16 operatively coupled together. The device accessory 10 may also include a stabilizing member 20 operatively coupled to the top portion 13. Device accessory' 10 may also include a securing member 23 operatively coupled to the top portion 13. Device accessory' 10 may also include a charging feature 26 disposed within the bottom portion 16. Device accessory’ 10 may also include a charging port 30 disposed within the bottom portion 16. Method 400 may also include step 406, w’hich may comprise plugging a cord 93 intocharging port 30, facilitating charging of device 104. Method 400 may also include step 408, which may comprise extending stabilizing member 20. Method 400 may also include step 410, which may comprise using stabilizing member 20 as a stand or a finger hold. Method 400 may end at step 412.

[0046] FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary method 500 of using accessory' system 200 with a securing member 23 in accordance with some embodiments. Method 500 may start at step 502. Method 500 may also include step 504. which may comprise coupling device accessory' 10 to device 104. Device accessory’ 10 may comprise a top portion 13 and a bottom portion 16 operatively coupled together. Device accessory' 10 may also include a stabilizing member 20 operatively coupled to top portion 13. Device accessory' 10 may also include a securing member 23 operatively coupled to top portion 13. Device accessory’ 10 may also include a charging feature 26 disposed within bottom portion 16. Device accessory' 10 may also include a charging port 30 disposed within bottom portion 16. Method 500 may also include step 506, which may comprise plugging a cord 93 into charging port 30, facilitating charging of the device 104. Method 500 may also include step 508, which may comprise extending the securing member 23. Method 500 may also include step 510, which may comprise placing the securing member 23 on a surface (e.g., monitor 204, etc.) to secure device 104 to the surface. Method 500 may end at step 512.

[0047] It may be emphasized that the above-described embodiments, particularly any "preferred" embodiments, are merely possible examples of implementations, set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments of the disclosure without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the disclosure. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure.

[0048] While this specification contains many specifics, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of any disclosures, but rather as descriptions of features that may be specific to a particular embodiment. Certain features that are described in this specification in the context of separate embodiments can also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single embodiment can also be implemented in multiple embodiments separately' or in any suitable subcombination. Moreover, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination, and the claimed combination may be directed to a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.

[0049] Similarly, while operations are depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Moreover, the separation of various system components in the embodiments described above should not be understood as requiring such separation in all embodiments.

[0050] Although the invention has been described in terms of exemplary embodiments, it is not limited thereto. Rather, the appended claims should be construed broadly, to include other variants and embodiments of the invention, which may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and range of equivalents of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A device accessory comprising: a body; a stabilizing member disposed on the body; a securing member disposed on the body; a charging feature disposed within the body; and a charging port disposed on the body and operatively coupled to the charging feature and configured to provide a charging power to a device. wherein the body is configured to couple to the device at a bottom surface thereof.

2. The device accessory of claim 1. wherein the body comprises a top portion and a bottom portion operatively coupled together.

3. The device accessory of claim 1. wherein the stabilizing member is hingedly coupled to the body.

4. The device accessory of claim 3. wherein the stabilizing member is configured to move up to 90 degrees with reference to the body.

5. The device accessory of claim 1, wherein the stabilizing member defines an aperture configured to receive an object to stabilize the device.

6. The device accessory of claim 1, wherein the securing member is hingedly coupled to the body.

7. The device accessory7of claim 6, wherein the securing member is configured to move up to 90 degrees with reference to the body.

8. The device accessory7of claim 1, wherein the securing member comprises a ledge configured to be placed on a surface to secure the device.

9. The device accessory7of claim 1, wherein the stabilizing member is configured to move up to less than 90 degrees with reference to the body, and wherein the securing member is configured to move up to 90 degrees with reference to the body.

10. The device accessory of claim 1. wherein the charging feature is configured to wirelessly charge the device.

11. A device accessory comprising:a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the top portion and the bottom portion are operatively coupled together; a stabilizing member operatively coupled to the top portion and configured to stabilize a device; a securing member operatively coupled to the top portion and configured to secure the device to a surface; a charging feature disposed within the bottom portion and configured to couple to the device, wherein the charging feature comprises at least one magnet configured to magnetically couple the bottom portion to the device, the charging feature configured for wirelessly charging the device; and a charging port disposed within the bottom portion, operatively coupled to the charging feature, and configured to provide a charging power to the device.

12. The device accessory of claim 11, wherein the stabilizing member is hingedly coupled to the top portion.

13. The device accessory of claim 12, wherein the stabilizing member is configured to move up to 90 degrees with reference to the top portion.

14. The device accessory of claim 11, wherein the stabilizing member defines an aperture configured to receive an object to stabilize the device.

15. The device accessory of claim 11, wherein the securing member is hingedly coupled to the top portion.

16. The device accessory of claim 15, wherein the securing member is configured to move up to 90 degrees with reference to the top portion.

17. The device accessory' of claim 11, wherein the securing member comprises a ledge configured to be placed on the surface to secure the device to the surface.

18. A method of using an accessory system comprising: coupling a device accessory to a device, wherein the device accessory comprises: a top portion and a bottom portion operatively coupled together; a stabilizing member operatively' coupled to the top portion; a securing member operatively coupled to the top portion; a charging feature disposed within the bottom portion; and a charging port disposed within the bottom portion; and plugging a cord into the charging port, facilitating charging of the device.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising: extending the stabilizing member; and using the stabilizing member as a stand or a finger hold.

20. The method of claim 18. further comprising: extending the securing member; and placing the securing member on a surface to secure the device to the surface.

Images