Portable electronic device case
US9007758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/918
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A protective case for housing a wireless communication device is provided. The protective case may include integral wireless communication circuitry independent of the wireless communication device. The wireless communication circuitry may be configured to enable communication between the protective case and one or more remote communication devices via a short range network. The protective case may further include an integral speaker configured to reproduce audio signals received by the integral wireless communication circuitry and an integral power source configured to provide power to at least the integral wireless communication circuitry and the integral speaker. The integral wireless communication circuitry and the integral speaker may be capable of functioning independently of the wireless communication device.
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