Transparent cover with access to multi-way navigation assembly
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1. A cover comprising:
- a substantially transparent material shaped to provide access to a first button of a device when said cover overlaps said device on at least two sides, wherein said substantially transparent material comprises;
a first portion operable to protect a second button of a device from inadvertent actuation, wherein said first portion enables viewing of said second button while said cover overlaps said device;
an opening operable to afford access to an interface component of said device, wherein said opening is operable to enable a user to reach through and physically interact with said interface component while said cover overlaps said device, wherein said opening is further operable to enable use of said device while said cover overlaps said device; and
a second portion enclosing said opening on all sides.
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Abstract
A cover for an electronic device made of a transparent material and having a form factor that protects function buttons of the device from inadvertent actuation. The cover has an opening of a size, shape and location to afford access to an interface device for multi-way navigation with the cover in place. Protrusions in tabs at the sides of the cover snap into cutouts located midway along the side of the electronic device and may be used to hold the cover in place. The cover may be stored on the back of the device while the device is in use. The transparent nature of the cover affords viewing of a display screen with the cover in place.
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1. A cover comprising:
a substantially transparent material shaped to provide access to a first button of a device when said cover overlaps said device on at least two sides, wherein said substantially transparent material comprises; a first portion operable to protect a second button of a device from inadvertent actuation, wherein said first portion enables viewing of said second button while said cover overlaps said device; an opening operable to afford access to an interface component of said device, wherein said opening is operable to enable a user to reach through and physically interact with said interface component while said cover overlaps said device, wherein said opening is further operable to enable use of said device while said cover overlaps said device; and a second portion enclosing said opening on all sides. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A portable electronic device comprising:
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a housing; a processor disposed within said housing; a memory disposed within said housing; a cover operable to couple to said housing, wherein said cover comprises; a substantially transparent material shaped to provide access to a first button of said portable electronic device when said cover overlaps said housing on at least two sides, wherein said substantially transparent material comprises; a first portion operable to protect a second button of a portable electronic device from inadvertent actuation, wherein said first portion enables viewing of said second button while said cover overlaps said housing; an opening operable to afford access to an interface component of said portable electronic device, wherein said opening is operable to enable a user to reach through and physically interact with said interface component while said cover overlaps said housing, wherein said opening is further operable to enable use of said device while said cover overlaps said housing; and a second portion enclosing said opening on all sides. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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