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DETACHABLE SENSORY-INTERFACE DEVICE FOR A WIRELESS PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD

  • US 20130278552A1
  • Filed: 03/15/2013
  • Published: 10/24/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for implementing and using a sensory-interface device, the method comprising:

  • providing a protective case having plurality of touch-sensitive sensors;

    attaching the touch-sensor case to a user'"'"'s mobile device;

    providing a communications mechanism configured exchange data between the protective case and a user'"'"'s mobile phone;

    sensing touch of a user on the case;

    sensing a gesture made by the user on one of the touch sensitive surfaces;

    generating a first authentication code that is personal to the user based on the sensed gesture;

    combining the first authentication code with a device authentication code to generate a combined personal-and-device authentication code that enables a software function of the mobile device; and

    gathering data from a plurality of sources for compilation into at least one touch-sensitive device;

    wherein the data can be sent to remote satellite devices;

    wherein the data is searchable from a database that is internal to the touch-sensitive device that is accessible through a communications network.

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