Tablet PC cover stand with integrated input device and biometric reader

• US 8,824,136 B1
• Filed: 03/05/2012
• Issued: 09/02/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 03/04/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Quantum Vision LLC
• Original Assignee: Alberto Interian, III
• Inventors: Daniel, Isaac S., Interian, Alberto III
• Primary Examiner(s): LEA EDMONDS, LISA S
• Application Number:
  US13/412,498
• Time in Patent Office: 911 Days
• Field of Search: 361/679.41, 361/679.4, 345/156, 345/168, D14/250, D14/251
• US Class Current: 361/679.41
• CPC Class Codes: G05G 9/08 the controlled members being actuated successively by progressive movement of the controlling member single lever throttle and clutch control for marine engines B63H21/213
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1632 External expansion units, e.g. docking stations
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1669 Detachable keyboards
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/263 Arrangements for using multiple switchable power supplies, e.g. battery and AC G06F1/30 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/266 Arrangements to supply power to external peripherals either directly from the computer or under computer control, e.g. supply of power through the communication port, computer controlled power-strips
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/00 Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2200/1634 Integrated protective display lid, e.g. for touch-sensitive display in handheld computer

Abstract

A device comprising at least one cover, wherein the at least one cover is operative to be formed into a stand for at least one computing device at least one computer peripheral device integrated with the at least one cover, and at least one biometric reader integrated with the at least one cover, wherein the at least one biometric reader is operative to be used to log into the at least one computing device.

Claims

1. A device comprising:

a. at least one cover, wherein the at least one cover is operative to be formed into a stand for at least one computing device;

b. at least one computer peripheral device integrated with the at least one cover;

c. at least one biometric reader integrated with the at least one cover, wherein the at least one biometric reader is operative to be used to log into the at least one computing device; and

d. at least one means for powering the computer peripheral device, wherein the at least one means for powering the computer peripheral device comprises at least one means for charging the at least one means for powering the computer peripheral device.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one computer peripheral device comprises at least one of an input device, an output device, or an input/output device.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein the at least one output device comprises at least one display device, at least one projector, at least one printer, at least one speaker, at least one display port, or at least one audio port.

4. The device of claim 3, wherein the at least one input device comprises at least one keyboard, at least one mouse, at least one touch screen, at least one touchpad, at least one gesture control system, at least one eye tracking system, at least one scanner, at least one camera, at least one biometric reader, or at least one microphone.

5. The device of claim 1, further comprising at least one means for attaching the cover to the at least one computing device.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein the computing device is a type of computing device selected from the group consisting essentially of a tablet PC, a laptop PC, a smartphone, and a desktop PC.

7. The device of claim 5, wherein the means for attaching the cover to a computing device comprises any of the following:

a. At least one magnet;

b. At least one hooks and loops;

c. At least one button or tab;

d. At least one suction cup;

e. At least one surface capable of exerting static cling; and

f. At least one sleeve to accept the computing device.

8. The device of claim 5, wherein the at least one means for attaching the cover to a computing device is operative to interface with at least one attachment mechanism on the computing device.

9. The device of claim 5, wherein the at least one means for attaching the cover to a computing device comprises at least one first means for attaching the cover to computing device, wherein said first means is disposed in or attached to the cover, and at least one second means for attaching the cover to a computing device, wherein said second means is disposed in or attached to the computing device.

10. The device of claim 9, wherein the at least one first means for attaching the cover to a computing device and the at least one second means for attaching the cover to a computing device are operative to interface with each other and self-align the cover with the computing device or the computing device'"'"'s screen when the cover is attached to the computing device.

11. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one cover is operative to cover the at least one computing device'"'"'s screen.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one cover comprises at least one screen cover.

13. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one means for powering the computer peripheral device is integrated with or connected to the cover.

14. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one means for powering the computer peripheral device comprises at least one means for receiving power from an external power source.

15. The device of claim 14, wherein the external power source is a type of power source selected from the group consisting essentially of:

a. An external power supply;

b. A PC;

c. A laptop; and

d. A tablet PC.

16. The device of claim 14, wherein the at least one means for receiving power from an external power source is operative to interface with at least one means for delivering power.

17. The device of claim 16, wherein the at least one means for delivering power is integrated with or connected to a computing device.

18. The device of claim 16, wherein the at least one means for receiving power is operative to interface with the at least one means for delivering power when the cover is attached to the computing device.

19. The device of claim 1, further comprising at least one means for communicating with a computing device, wherein said means for communicating with a computing device is integrated with or connected to the cover.

20. The device of claim 19, wherein the at least one means for communicating with a computing device is operative to communicate with the computing device when the cover is attached to the computing device.

21. The device of claim 19, wherein the at least one means for communicating with a computing device comprises at least one communications interface on the cover that links with at least one second communications interface on a computing device when the cover is attached to the computing device.

22. The device of claim 21, wherein the at least one first communications interface on the cover, and the at least one second communications interface on a computing device is operative to deliver power to the device, and its components, from the computing device when the cover is attached to the computing device.

23. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one computer peripheral device is positioned such that it is accessible while the at least one cover is formed into a stand.

24. A device comprising:

a. at least one cover, wherein the at least one cover is operative to be formed into a stand;

b. at least one computer peripheral device integrated with the at least one cover, wherein the at least one computer peripheral device is positioned such that it is accessible while the at least one cover is formed into a stand;

c. at least one means for attaching the cover to a tablet PC, wherein said means for attaching the cover to a tablet PC is operative to self-align the cover over a screen of the tablet PC;

d. at least one means for powering the computer peripheral device wherein the at least one means for powering the computer peripheral device comprises at least one means for charging the at least one means for powering the computer peripheral device;

e. at least one means for communicating with the tablet PC; and

f. at least one biometric reader integrated with the at least one cover, wherein the at least one biometric reader is operative to be used to log into the at least one tablet PC.

25. The device of claim 24, wherein the at least one means for powering the computer peripheral device is integrated with the least one means for attaching the cover to a tablet PC.

26. The device of claim 24, wherein the at least one means for communicating with the tablet PC is integrated with the least one means for attaching the cover to a tablet PC.

27. A device comprising:

a. at least one cover, wherein the at least one cover is operative to be formed into a stand for at least one computing device;

b. at least one computer peripheral device integrated with the at least one cover;

c. at least one biometric reader integrated with the at least one cover, wherein the at least one biometric reader is operative to be used to log into the at least one computing device;

d. at least one means for communicating with a computing device, wherein said means for communicating with a computing device is integrated with or connected to the at least one cover, and wherein the at least one means for communicating with a computing device comprises at least one communications interface on the cover that links with at least one second communications interface on a computing device when the cover is attached to the computing device; and

e. wherein the at least one communications interface on the cover, and the at least one second communications interface on a computing device is operative to deliver power to the device, and its components, from the computing device when the cover is attached to the computing device.

28. The device of claim 27, wherein the at least one computer peripheral device comprises at least one of an input device, an output device, or an input/output device.