Carrying case for portable electronic devices
US6981085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A case for an electronic device, which includes a first protective material that maintains the electronic device within the case, and at least one controlling interface that is in electrical communication with said electronic device, and disposed on the first protective material. Through the controlling interface, the user can operate an electronic feature of the electronic device. Electrical communication between the controlling interface and the electronic device can be carried out, at least in part using wireless communication means. Further, a connection port can included for transferring electrical signals between the electronic device and the controlling interface. The connection port can be attached to the first protective material to avoid separation of the port from the case.
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