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MULTIPLE-APPLICATION ATTACHMENT MECHANISM FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONIC DEVICES

  • US 20120329292A1
  • Filed: 04/04/2012
  • Published: 12/27/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A health monitoring device comprising:

  • a portable computing device having an outer surface comprising a contact portion with a first set of magnetic elements disposed thereon; and

    an electronic device comprising a sensor and a second set of magnetic elements, the electronic device being attachable to the portable computing device using the first set of magnetic elements and the second set of magnetic elements, wherein the contact portion further comprises a first electrical contact configured to provide power to the electronic device, and a second electrical contact configured to exchange data with the electronic device.

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