Electronically-enabled housing apparatus for a computing device

Details Electronically-enabled housing apparatus for a computing device Electronically-enabled housing apparatus for a computing device

2005-03-08

2005-03-08

Duong, Hung Van (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C312S223200, C345S179000, CD14S140400

Reexamination Certificate

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06865076

ABSTRACT:
An electronically-enabled encasement for a handheld computer is provided. The encasement includes an encasement portion configured to cover at least a portion of the handheld computer, including a front surface of the handheld computer providing access to a display; a spine engageable with an accessory slot of the handheld computer to detachably couple the encasement with the handheld computer; a connector to electronically connect the encasement to the handheld computer; and at least one electronic component embedded in the encasement portion. The encasement may also include a wireless communication port such a radio frequency transmitter or an IR transceiver.

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