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System and Method for Supplementing and/or Modifying Operations of a Mobile Computing Device Using a Cover

  • US 20120254479A1
  • Filed: 03/31/2011
  • Published: 10/04/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A mobile computing device comprising:

  • a housing;

    an internal communication port;

    one or more processors configured to;

    detect whether a cover is a power accessory and/or a data accessory via the internal communication port, wherein the cover includes a corresponding communication port that is configured to mate with the internal communication port when the cover is engaged with the housing;

    based on the detection, if the cover is a power accessory, modify power operations of the mobile computing device; and

    based on the detection, if the cover is a data accessory, modify a functionality of the mobile computing device.

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