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Multifunctional cover integrated into sub-panel of portable electronic device

  • US 7,551,429 B1
  • Filed: 12/22/2006
  • Issued: 06/23/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electronic device comprising:

  • a housing;

    a bus disposed within said housing;

    a connector for the bus positioned within the housing;

    a processor disposed within said housing and coupled to said bus;

    a cover removeably coupled to the housing, the cover being removable to expose the connector,wherein an internal surface of the cover includes circuitry for receiving signals having a designated electrical characteristic, said signals being received using a wireless medium, the cover being configured to receive and extend the signals to the connector and the bus, and wherein an external surface of the cover includes a contact element for coupling to an external accessory or device.

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