FLEXIBLE KEYBOARD ACCESSORY FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
First Claim
1. An accessory device suitable for use with an electronic device, the accessory device comprising:
- a foldable cover comprising an attachment feature configured to couple with the electronic device;
a keyboard assembly hingedly coupled with the foldable cover allowing the keyboard assembly to rotate with respect to the foldable cover, the keyboard assembly comprising a retention feature configured to receive the attachment feature; and
an electrically conductive fabric extending from the attachment feature to the keyboard assembly, the electrically conductive fabric providing an electrical communication path between the electronic device and the keyboard assembly.
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Abstract
An accessory device for use with an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include a cover configured to overlay an electronic device (or device) or fold to form a support structure for the electronic device. The cover may include an attachment feature that electrically couples with the device, and a keyboard foldable with respect to the cover. Further, the keyboard may include a retention feature designed to receive the attachment feature in a folded configuration of the cover. The accessory device may further include an electrically conductive fabric that folds with the cover. The accessory device may include an array of magnets throughout the attachment feature, the cover, and the keyboard. The magnets may be used to magnetically couple together 1) segments of the cover, 2) the cover and the keyboard assembly, 3) and/or the device with the cover.
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20 Claims
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1. An accessory device suitable for use with an electronic device, the accessory device comprising:
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a foldable cover comprising an attachment feature configured to couple with the electronic device; a keyboard assembly hingedly coupled with the foldable cover allowing the keyboard assembly to rotate with respect to the foldable cover, the keyboard assembly comprising a retention feature configured to receive the attachment feature; and an electrically conductive fabric extending from the attachment feature to the keyboard assembly, the electrically conductive fabric providing an electrical communication path between the electronic device and the keyboard assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An accessory device suitable for use with an electronic device having a display assembly, a first device magnet having a first magnetic polarity, a second device magnet having a second magnetic polarity opposite the first magnetic polarity, and an electrical contact, the accessory device comprising:
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a cover having a size and shape to overlay the display assembly; a keyboard rotatably coupled with the cover; and an attachment feature secured with the cover, the attachment feature comprising; a first magnet having the second magnetic polarity to magnetically couple with the first device magnet, a second magnet having the first magnetic polarity to magnetically couple with the second device magnet, and a contact that electrically couples with the electrical contact to place the electronic device in electrical communication with the keyboard. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An accessory device suitable for use with an electronic device, the accessory device comprising:
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a cover that releasably couples with the electronic device; a keyboard assembly secured with the cover by a hinge; and a support layer embedded in the hinge, wherein the keyboard assembly is foldable with respect to the cover in a first direction, and wherein the support layer limits movement of the keyboard assembly in a second direction opposite the first direction. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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