Electronic device case for mobile point of sale
First Claim
1. An electronic device case for a mobile point of sale, the case comprising:
- a front shell attachable to a back shell;
a flexible insert disposed between the front shell and the back shell and configured to at least partially surround an electronic device when installed in the case;
an air channel formed in the flexible insert, wherein the air channel extends from an outer surface of the electronic device to an opening in an outer surface of the case, and wherein the air channel allows for convective dissipation of heat from the electronic device through the opening in the outer surface of the case;
a payment device reader attached to the case and configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device;
a product information input device attached to the case and configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device; and
a battery configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device.
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Abstract
A case for an electronic device is provided. The case can include a front shell attachable to a back shell, a flexible insert disposed between the front shell and the back shell and configured to at least partially surround an electronic device when installed in the case, a payment device reader attached to the case and configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device, a product information input device attached to the case and configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device, and a battery configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device. The case can also include a rotatable mount that is removably attachable to an outer surface of the case and a hand strap attached to the rotatable mount.
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23 Claims
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1. An electronic device case for a mobile point of sale, the case comprising:
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a front shell attachable to a back shell; a flexible insert disposed between the front shell and the back shell and configured to at least partially surround an electronic device when installed in the case; an air channel formed in the flexible insert, wherein the air channel extends from an outer surface of the electronic device to an opening in an outer surface of the case, and wherein the air channel allows for convective dissipation of heat from the electronic device through the opening in the outer surface of the case; a payment device reader attached to the case and configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device; a product information input device attached to the case and configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device; and a battery configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An electronic device case for a mobile point of sale, the case comprising:
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a front shell attachable to a back shell; a flexible insert disposed between the front shell and the back shell and configured to at least partially surround an electronic device when installed in the case; a payment device reader attached to the case and configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device; a product information input device attached to the case and configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device; a battery configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device; a rotatable mount attached to an outer surface of the case; and a hand strap attached to the rotatable mount; wherein the rotatable mount comprises a first mount portion and a second mount portion rotatably captured between the first mount portion and an outer surface of the back shell, and wherein the second mount portion can rotate with respect to the first mount portion and the back shell; and wherein the first mount portion comprises an external ring gear comprising at least one tooth, the external ring gear extending at least partially around an outer cylindrical surface of the first mount portion, and wherein the second mount portion comprises an internal ring gear comprising at least one tooth, the internal ring gear extending at least partially around an inner cylindrical surface of a thru hole in the second mount portion, wherein the thru hole in the second mount portion is configured to receive the first mount portion when the first and second mount portions are assembled to the back shell, and further comprising a radial clearance distance between the external ring gear and the internal ring gear to allow the second mount portion to rotate freely with respect to the first mount portion when the first and second mount portions are assembled to the back shell. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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23. An electronic device case for a mobile point of sale, the case comprising:
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a front shell attachable to a back shell; a flexible insert disposed between the front shell and the back shell and configured to at least partially surround an electronic device when installed in the case; a payment device reader attached to the case and configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device; a product information input device attached to the case and configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device; a battery configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device; and a shoulder strap comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attachable to a first attachment point on a first side surface of the case, wherein the second end is attachable to a second attachment point on a second side surface of the case, and wherein the case can swivel with respect to the first and second ends of the shoulder strap when the first and second ends of the shoulder strap are attached to the first and second attachment points, respectively.
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Specification