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Scanning jacket for a handheld device

US8687351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 29, 2012
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/1632
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A jacket for a handheld device is disclosed. The jacket may include a housing including a receiving area for the handheld device. The housing may include an opening configured to align with a display surface of the handheld device and engaging structure disposed about the opening to engage at least a portion of the display surface of the handheld device when the device is disposed within the receiving area. The jacket may also include a connector member and a scanner. The connector member may connect to the handheld device when the handheld device is in the receiving area and the scanner may communicate with the handheld device when the handheld device is connected to the connector member.

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