Modular tablet case
First Claim
1. A modular case assembly for a selected range of tablet computers, the modular assembly comprising:
- a tablet carrier configured to encase a selected tablet computer selected from the range of tablet computers, the selected tablet computer having a length, a width, one or more ports, and an external button configuration;
an exterior housing configured to enclose the tablet carrier, the exterior housing comprising at least one battery and a controller for communication with the selected tablet computer; and
an end cap configured to be removably attached to the exterior housing and including a functional device configured to be in communication with the controller by a connector;
wherein the tablet carrier has internal surfaces for retaining the selected tablet computer while still providing access to the one or more ports and the external button configuration of the selected tablet computer when encased by the tablet carrier,wherein the at least one battery and the controller of the exterior housing are configured to be operatively connected to one or more ports of the tablet computer so as to allow communication of power and data between the controller, the tablet computer, and the functional device of the end cap.
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Abstract
A tablet computer with modular assembly having interchangeable end cap portions, and a method for installing the same. The assembly provides a universal design and customized features to a range of tablets. The modular assembly has a tablet carrier encasing a selected type of tablet computer and an exterior housing enclosing the tablet carrier. The exterior housing contains at least one battery and a controller for communication with the selected tablet computer. The housing also includes end cap portions configured to communicate with the controller and implement a function. The end caps can be interchanged. The tablet carrier and/or exterior housing can also include one or more programmable buttons with actuators for electromechanically actuating a button or an application associated with the tablet.
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17 Claims
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1. A modular case assembly for a selected range of tablet computers, the modular assembly comprising:
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a tablet carrier configured to encase a selected tablet computer selected from the range of tablet computers, the selected tablet computer having a length, a width, one or more ports, and an external button configuration; an exterior housing configured to enclose the tablet carrier, the exterior housing comprising at least one battery and a controller for communication with the selected tablet computer; and an end cap configured to be removably attached to the exterior housing and including a functional device configured to be in communication with the controller by a connector; wherein the tablet carrier has internal surfaces for retaining the selected tablet computer while still providing access to the one or more ports and the external button configuration of the selected tablet computer when encased by the tablet carrier, wherein the at least one battery and the controller of the exterior housing are configured to be operatively connected to one or more ports of the tablet computer so as to allow communication of power and data between the controller, the tablet computer, and the functional device of the end cap. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for implementing a specified function associated with a tablet computer using a modular case assembly and one or more programmable buttons, the modular case assembly comprising:
- a tablet computer, a tablet carrier encasing the tablet computer;
an exterior housing enclosing the tablet carrier, the exterior housing comprising at least one battery and a controller for communication with the tablet computer;
one or more end caps that are removably attached to the exterior housing and include a functional device configured to be in communication with the controller;
the at least one battery and the controller contained by the exterior housing being operatively connected to one or more ports of the tablet computer so as to allow communication of power and data between the controller, the tablet computer, and the functional device of the end cap; and
the tablet carrier and/or exterior housing comprising the one or more programmable buttons thereon that are configured to communicate with the controller;
the method comprising;providing the modular case assembly; pressing one of the one or more programmable buttons provided on the tablet carrier and/or exterior housing; as a result of the pressing, activating communication between the controller and the tablet computer; and implementing the specified function associated with the tablet computer via the activated communication. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
- a tablet computer, a tablet carrier encasing the tablet computer;
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