METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ADD-ON COMMUNICATION DEVICE
First Claim
1. A cover for use with a consumer electronics device, the cover comprising:
- a housing shell arranged to at least partially wrap around the consumer electronics device, the housing shell being removably affixable to the consumer electronics device;
a wireless communications modem integrally formed with the housing shell, the wireless communications modem configured to enable wireless communication between a processor of the consumer electronics device and a remote network; and
a power connector disposed on the housing shell, the power connector being configured to provide a power connection between a power supply of the consumer electronics device and the wireless communications modem.
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Abstract
A cover for a portable consumer electronic device is provided with an integrated mobile communication device. The integrated mobile communication device enables decoupling of the consumer electronics device from the modem used for wireless communication. This enables the certification and approval of the end consumer electronic device and the mobile wireless communication modem device to be done separately, and also enables the replacement of the mobile wireless communication modem device in an easier and less expensive manner. The user can choose among different wireless communication technologies such as 2G/3G/4G, as well as service from different network operators, without tying up the consumer electronic device with any particular mobile wireless communication modem technology or network operator. The cover includes a connector for connection between the integrated mobile communication device and the batter of the consumer electronic device. The cover may also include a backup battery for use by the consumer device.
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1. A cover for use with a consumer electronics device, the cover comprising:
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a housing shell arranged to at least partially wrap around the consumer electronics device, the housing shell being removably affixable to the consumer electronics device; a wireless communications modem integrally formed with the housing shell, the wireless communications modem configured to enable wireless communication between a processor of the consumer electronics device and a remote network; and a power connector disposed on the housing shell, the power connector being configured to provide a power connection between a power supply of the consumer electronics device and the wireless communications modem. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A consumer electronics kit, comprising:
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a consumer electronics device having a display, one or more audio components, a power source and a processor operatively coupled thereto; and a cover comprising; a housing shell arranged to at least partially wrap around the consumer electronics device, the housing shell being removably affixable to the consumer electronics device; a wireless communications modem integrally formed with the housing shell, the wireless communications modem configured to enable wireless communication between the processor of the consumer electronics device and a remote network; and a power connector disposed on the housing shell, the power connector being configured to provide a power connection between a power supply of the consumer electronics device and the wireless communications modem. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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