ADAPTER OR APPLIANCE WITH A USER INTERFACE WINDOW
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Abstract
An adapter or an appliance for use with an independently operable consumer electronic device having a user interface. The adapter comprises a holding device forming a device cavity capable of admitting the consumer electronic device in a predetermined orientation. An access opening into the device cavity exposes a portion of the consumer electronic device when the consumer electronic device is in the predetermined orientation. The portion of the consumer electronic device exposed includes at least a portion of the user interface.
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63 Claims
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32. An adapter for an electronic device, the adapter comprising:
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a main body having a docking structure for receiving the electronic device; a substantially enclosed device compartment in the main body for retaining the device, the compartment further comprising an opening configured to allow the introduction of the device to the docking structure; and an access opening configured to allow user access to the device when the device is received by the docking structure. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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49. An electrical appliance for use in conjunction with an electronic device having a user interface, the electrical appliance comprising:
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an appliance cabinet; a device compartment generally on the exterior of the appliance, capable of admitting the electronic device; and an access opening into the device cavity to allow user access to at least a portion of the user interface. - View Dependent Claims (50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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58. The electrical appliance further comprising at least one of a data connector, a power connector and an audio connector for connecting with the electronic device.
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59. An adapter for mounting an electronic device to an appliance, the consumer electronic device having a user interface, the adapter comprising:
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a body forming a portion of a device cavity capable of admitting the electronic device in a predetermined orientation; a first interface on the body capable of being coupled to the appliance; a face removably mounted to the holding device and forming a second portion of the device cavity; a second interface in the device cavity for supplying the consumer electronic device with at least one of power, a data channel, and an audio channel; and an access opening in the face exposing a portion of the consumer electronic device, the portion of the consumer electronic device exposed including at least a portion of the user interface. - View Dependent Claims (60, 61, 62, 63)
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Specification