Handheld computer cover with deformable exterior
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1. A cover for a handheld computer, the cover comprising:
- a rigid frame having a first dimension, the first dimension being measured along a lengthwise axis of the cover;
a coupling mechanism to detachably connect the cover to the handheld computer, the coupling mechanism extending from the rigid frame; and
a deformable layer extended over a majority of the rigid frame and having a second dimension, the second dimension being measured along the lengthwise axis, and the second dimension being greater than the first dimension.
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Abstract
A handheld computer is provided that includes a first module combined with one or more modules. The first module includes a housing having one or more coupling surfaces, with each coupling surface including a coupling mechanism. A second module is coupleable to the first module. The second module includes a third coupling surface having a second coupling mechanism for mating with the first coupling mechanism. The third coupling surface is positioned on the second module so as to abut at least partially against the second coupling surface when the first coupling mechanism is mated with the second coupling mechanism.
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21 Claims
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1. A cover for a handheld computer, the cover comprising:
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a rigid frame having a first dimension, the first dimension being measured along a lengthwise axis of the cover;
a coupling mechanism to detachably connect the cover to the handheld computer, the coupling mechanism extending from the rigid frame; and
a deformable layer extended over a majority of the rigid frame and having a second dimension, the second dimension being measured along the lengthwise axis, and the second dimension being greater than the first dimension. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A handheld computer assembly comprising:
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a handheld computer comprising;
a front panel;
a display provided on the front panel; and
a plurality of buttons provided on the front panel;
a cover comprising;
a rigid frame having a first dimension, the first dimension being measured along a lengthwise axis of the cover; and
a deformable layer extended over a majority of the rigid frame and having a second dimension, the second dimension being measured along the lengthwise axis, and the second dimension being greater than the first dimension; and
a coupling mechanism to detachably connect the cover to the handheld computer. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A handheld computer comprising:
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a front panel;
a display provided on the front panel; and
a plurality of buttons provided on the front panel;
a cover comprising;
a rigid frame having a first dimension, the first dimension being measured along a lengthwise axis of the cover; and
a deformable layer extended over a majority of the rigid frame and having a second dimension, the second dimension being measured along the lengthwise axis, and the second dimension being greater than the first dimension; and
a coupling mechanism to detachably connect the cover to the handheld computer;
wherein the coupling mechanism comprises one or more clips that extend from an edge of the cover. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A handheld computer comprising:
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a front panel;
a display provided on the front panel; and
a plurality of buttons provided on the front panel;
a cover comprising;
a rigid frame having a first dimension, the first dimension being measured along a lengthwise axis of the cover; and
a deformable layer extended over a majority of the rigid frame and having a second dimension, the second dimension being measured along the lengthwise axis, and the second dimension being greater than the first dimension; and
a coupling mechanism to detachably connect the cover to the handheld computer;
wherein the cover includes a first region having a thickness that is greater than a second region, and wherein the first region is positioned so as to overlay the display when the cover is attached to the handheld computer and positioned to be adjacent to the front panel. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A cover for a handheld computer, the cover comprising:
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a rigid frame having a first dimension measured along a lengthwise axis of the cover; and
a deformable layer extended over a majority of the rigid frame and having a second dimension, the second dimension being measured along the lengthwise axis, and the second dimension being greater than the first dimension.
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