Cover for Portable Electronic Device
First Claim
1. A cover for a handheld, battery-powered, electronic device, the electronic device having a device housing that contains electrical circuitry, said cover comprising:
- a cover body configured to be placed over a substantial portion of the device housing of the electronic device; and
at least one electrical component provided within said cover body,whereby said at least one electrical component is able to be electrically connected to the electrical circuitry within the device housing when said cover body is placed over a substantial portion of the device housing of the electronic device.
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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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35 Claims
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1. A cover for a handheld, battery-powered, electronic device, the electronic device having a device housing that contains electrical circuitry, said cover comprising:
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a cover body configured to be placed over a substantial portion of the device housing of the electronic device; and at least one electrical component provided within said cover body, whereby said at least one electrical component is able to be electrically connected to the electrical circuitry within the device housing when said cover body is placed over a substantial portion of the device housing of the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for forming a protective cover for an electronic device, said method comprising:
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providing a mold for the protective cover for the electronic device; obtaining an electrical component to be provided in the protective cover; positioning the electrical component within the mold; and forming the protective cover for the electronic device using the mold, whereby the electrical component within the mold is provided internal to a portion of the protective cover. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A cover for a portable electronic device, said cover comprising:
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a cover body that is configured or conformable to an outer housing of the portable electronic device; an electrical connector at least partially embedded within said cover body; and at least one electrical component electrically connected to said at least one electrical connector. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A cover for a portable electronic device, said cover comprising:
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a cover body configured for covering at least a substantial portion of the portable electronic device; and at least one electrical component at least partially embedded within said cover body. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. An integrated electrical skin comprising:
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a compliant body including an cavity for receiving an electronic device, the compliant body being configured to be placed around the electronic device; and one or more electrical components being at least partially disposed within the compliant body, wherein at least one of the electrical components is configured to be in communication with the electronic device when the electronic device is placed within the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (35)
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