Apparatus, system, and method for attaching peripheral items to devices
US8830663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/724092
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for attaching accessories to a portable electronic device. A device may be a cellular phone, mp3 player, or other device. An accessory may be an armband, a headphone management system, a stereo system, or other device. The accessories and devices may attach using associated device connector section and accessory connector section. The device connector section may adhere to a protection sheet, which in turn is directly attached to the device. The accessories may be removed when they are no longer in use, and may be swapped for other accessories that can attach to the device. Various embodiments of device connector sections and accessory connector sections can be used to make an appropriately secure connection between the device and accessory.
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