A45C11/002

Systems and methods for unlocking a wearable device

Systems and methods allow a user to interact with an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a lockable, wearable device is provided. The wearable device comprises a display; at least one sensor configured to provide an output indicative of a viewing direction of a user; and at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is configured to track a pattern of the viewing direction of the user; and unlock the lockable, wearable device to provide the user with access to information on the display of the device when the tracked pattern of movement matches a predetermined pattern of movement.

Mobile device case for capturing digital images

A mobile device case for coupling around a mobile device that includes a miniature camera module has defined therein a lens attachment aperture shaped both to permit light from an object to be captured as a digital image to travel along the optical path of the miniature camera module to a built-in image sensor of the miniature camera module of the mobile device, and to facilitate stable coupling of an auxiliary lens in optical alignment with the miniature camera module. The case comprises electric circuit components positioned to balance an attached auxiliary lens approximately at a grip location.

Smart Case For Mobile Photography

A mobile device case is configured to facilitate coupling of an auxiliary lens assembly along an optical path of a miniature camera module of a mobile device. A case processor and electrical circuitry embedded within the case are configured to detect the presence of the auxiliary lens assembly that is coupled to the lens attachment interface. A lens recognition sensor is coupled to the case processor and electrical circuitry and is configured to identify the auxiliary lens with a specific lens type.

STERILE CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES USED IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES
20170215536 · 2017-08-03 ·

A sterile case for an electronic device used during medical procedures includes a rigid housing with at least one transparent face. An opening in the housing permits movement of the device into and out of the housing in, for example, a direction parallel to the length or width of the housing. A door attached to the housing moves between open and closed positions to seal the opening. A sleeve is configured to be received, when the door is in the open position, partially within the housing and to extend outward from the housing through the opening. The sleeve defines a bore aligned with the opening and configured to receive the device and to permit insertion of the device through the sleeve into the housing without contact between the device and a rim of the housing surrounding the opening.

Case for portable electronic devices with shutter stand

According to various embodiments, a case for a portable electronic device (PED) includes a stand that is configured to support a PED in an upright position. The stand may be pivotally coupled to a sliding member that can move along the case's back side. The sliding member and stand may move between a first position in which the stand supports the device in an upright position and a second position in which the stand lies flush with the rear face. Thus, the stand may selectively support the case in an upright position or be compact for easy storage.

Glass Enclosures for Electronic Devices
20170215294 · 2017-07-27 ·

The disclosed embodiments include enclosures for electronic devices formed from RF-transparent, toughened glass materials, such as chemically hardened alkali-aluminosilicate glass. For example, according to the disclosed embodiments, an enclosure for an electronic device may be formed from a plurality of enclosure components joined together along corresponding interfaces to establish an enclosure structure, or alternatively, may be formed from a single enclosure component. In some aspects, the enclosure structure may have corresponding first and second ends, the enclosure structure may have corresponding first and second surfaces, and the second surface may be exposed to an environment. The enclosure may also include first and second cap components disposed at corresponding ones of the first and second ends.

RETRACTABLE STORAGE SYSTEM
20170215293 · 2017-07-27 ·

A retractable storage system for a handheld electronic device includes a protective housing member operative shaped and sized to bound the handheld electronic device and enable wrapping around the handheld electronic device. At least one accessory station structured is on the housing member, and has an aperture to arrest and dispense an accessory item. At least one storage chamber is structured on the housing member to store the accessory item. The protective housing member has a first housing part and a second housing part which combine to form one protective housing member.

Nested Water-Resistant Pack
20170208924 · 2017-07-27 ·

A pack for carrying personal effects and protecting such effects from damage caused by contact with moisture is provided. First, a flexible and rugged water-resistant outer container having a resealable opening defines a cavity sized to receive a waterproof pouch along with various other items. Next, the waterproof pouch may have an opening to receive various items. A first means and a second means for sealing the waterproof pouch are successively spaced away from the opening of the pouch. Then, once sealed, a portion of the pouch may be successively folded over the first and second means for sealing the pouch to further reduce any risk that moisture enters the pouch through the sealed opening. Finally, means may be provided for securing the folded portion of the pouch in place to provide nested and redundantly sealed compartments.

ACCESSORY FOR USE WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND COVER

An electrical accessory for use with a portable electronic device and with a protective cover for the portable electronic device is provided. The electrical accessory includes a body, electrical circuitry, and an electrical connector. The body is configured to slidably attach to a back side surface of the protective cover to removably affix the electrical accessory to the protective cover. The electrical circuitry includes wireless communication circuitry configured to wirelessly exchange data with the portable electronic device when the electrical accessory is removably affixed to the protective cover. The electrical connector is affixed to the body of the electrical accessory and configured to removably connect to an external power source for receiving electrical power from the external power source. The electrical accessory may also include a speaker.

Electronic device
09716525 · 2017-07-25 · ·

An electronic device includes a case, a lid removably attachable to the case, a bolt as a first fastening portion which is located in the lid and can secure at least a part of the lid to the case, and an insert nut as a second fastening portion which is located in the case and can be fastened to the first fastening portion. The lid can take at least two states of a proper attached state and a provisional attached state with respect to the case. In the proper attached state, the lid is relatively fixed to the case as the bolt and the insert nut are fastened to each other, and in the provisional attached state, the bolt is pressed against the insert nut while the bolt is not fastened to the insert nut.