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Mobile device having a protective user interface cover

  • US 7,194,086 B2
  • Filed: 05/19/2006
  • Issued: 03/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A mobile device, comprising:

  • a mobile device housing having a top surface and a bottom surface;

    a protective cover comprising a protective surface and a positioning mechanism, wherein the protective cover is mounted to the mobile device such that the positioning mechanism positions the protective surface between a first position in which the protective surface covers a user interface in the top surface of the mobile device housing, a second position in which the protective surface can be used as a support mechanism for the mobile device, and a third position in which the protective surface is in a stowed position adjacent to the bottom surface of the mobile device housing;

    wherein at least a portion of the protective surface is transparent to enable viewing of the user interface while the protective cover is in the first position.

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