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REMOVABLE PROTECTIVE COVER WITH EMBEDDED PROXIMITY SENSORS

  • US 20140104160A1
  • Filed: 02/25/2013
  • Published: 04/17/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/14/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A removable cover for a handheld electronic device, comprising:

  • a protective cover that at least partially covers rear and side surfaces of a handheld electronic device;

    a plurality of proximity sensors mounted in said cover for detecting user gestures performed outside of the electronic device;

    a battery;

    wireless communication circuitry; and

    a processor configured to operate said proximity sensors, and to operate said wireless communication circuitry to transmit commands to the electronic device based on gestures detected by said proximity sensors.

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