Carrier for a digital pen
US8384696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/039
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A carrier for a digital pen includes a main case with an internal channel to closely receive and align the digital pen with an electronic package contained within the main case. In addition, the carrier includes an upper lid rotationally coupled to the main case. In one embodiment, the upper lid may be both partially and fully opened with a dual-action latch mechanism. In addition, the carrier may include a lower lid that may be opened to provide access to an electronic package. In one embodiment, an extendable serial communication device may be extended from the electronic package when the lower lid is open. Further, the carrier is configured to sufficiently protect the digital pen from harsh environmental conditions and even from harsh user-induced conditions, such as drops onto a hard surface, exposure of the carrier to rain, dust, and sand particulate, brief water submersion, and even temperature extremes.
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