DEVICE COVER FOR ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT
First Claim
1. A cover for a handheld electronic device configured to couple with an accessory for the handheld electronic device, the cover comprising:
- a cover body comprising an attachment area, the attachment area comprising a plurality of receivers, and wherein each respective receiver of the plurality of receivers comprises a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, and wherein the attachment area has a first position at which the accessory is coupleable to the cover body via a first set of receivers of the plurality of receivers and a second position at which the accessory is coupleable to the cover body via a second set of receivers of the plurality of receivers, and wherein the first set of receivers comprises at least one receiver different from the second set of receivers, wherein the attachment area is further configured for coupling with a second accessory via a third set of receivers of the plurality of receivers, the third set of receivers being different receivers from the first set of receivers and the second set of receivers, wherein at least one of the receivers of the plurality of receivers further comprises a plurality of electrodes coupleable with the projection of the accessory.
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Abstract
Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.
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30 Claims
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1. A cover for a handheld electronic device configured to couple with an accessory for the handheld electronic device, the cover comprising:
a cover body comprising an attachment area, the attachment area comprising a plurality of receivers, and wherein each respective receiver of the plurality of receivers comprises a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, and wherein the attachment area has a first position at which the accessory is coupleable to the cover body via a first set of receivers of the plurality of receivers and a second position at which the accessory is coupleable to the cover body via a second set of receivers of the plurality of receivers, and wherein the first set of receivers comprises at least one receiver different from the second set of receivers, wherein the attachment area is further configured for coupling with a second accessory via a third set of receivers of the plurality of receivers, the third set of receivers being different receivers from the first set of receivers and the second set of receivers, wherein at least one of the receivers of the plurality of receivers further comprises a plurality of electrodes coupleable with the projection of the accessory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9)
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7. (canceled)
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10. A cover assembly for a handheld electronic device, the cover assembly comprising:
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a cover body comprising an attachment area, the attachment area comprising a plurality of receivers, each respective receiver of the plurality of receivers comprising a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall; and an accessory comprising a plurality of projections, the accessory configured to be coupled to the attachment area at a first position via a first set of receivers of the plurality of receivers and a first set of projections of the plurality of projections, and wherein the accessory is further configured to be coupled to the attachment area at a second position via a second set of receivers of the plurality of receivers and a second set of projections of the plurality of projections, and wherein the first set of receivers comprises at least one receiver different from the second set of receivers, wherein the attachment area is further configured to be coupled with a second accessory via a third set of receivers of the plurality of receivers, the third set of receivers comprising one or more receivers different from the first set of receivers and second set of receivers, wherein at least one respective projection of the plurality of projections further comprises a plurality of first electrodes and at least one respective receiver of the plurality of receivers further comprises a plurality of second electrodes for contacting with the plurality of first electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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12. (canceled)
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23. A cover system comprising:
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a handheld electronic device; a cover body configured to be attached to a handheld electronic device, the cover body comprising an attachment area, the attachment area comprising a plurality of receivers, each respective receiver of the plurality of receivers comprising a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall; and an accessory comprising a plurality of projections, wherein the accessory is configured to be coupled to the attachment area at a first position via a first set of receivers and a first set of projections, and wherein the accessory is further configured to be coupled to the attachment area at a second position via a second set of receivers, and wherein the first set of receivers comprises at least one receiver different from the second set of receivers, wherein at least one respective receiver of the plurality of receivers further comprises a plurality of first electrodes and at least one circuitry for connecting the plurality of first electrodes in the cover body to the handheld electronic device. wherein at least one respective projection of the plurality of projections of the accessory further comprises a plurality of second electrodes, the accessory configured for being connected with the handheld electronic device via the contact of the first electrode, the second electrode and the circuitry to facilitate a data transfer between the accessory and the handheld electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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27. (canceled)
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30. (canceled)
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