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Holster with detection for an inserted electronic device

  • US 6,674,358 B1
  • Filed: 01/04/2001
  • Issued: 01/06/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/04/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A holster for an electronic device, the holster comprising:

  • a self-contained power source;

    a detector that detects the presence of an insertable electronic device;

    an alert coupled to the detector;

    a controller coupled to the detector and the alert;

    a timer and a sensor coupled with the controller, wherein the timer measures the amount of time upon the removal of the electronic device from the holster as detected by the detector, and the sensor senses an actuation of the electronic device, and wherein if the timer times out before the sensor senses an actuation of the electronic device the controller directs the alert to operate so as to alert to a user when the electronic device is removed from the holster.

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