Abstract: A universal case for a portable electronic device (PED) includes a rear panel, a front panel, a flexible member, and a flap configured to secure the universal case in a closed position. The flap and rear panel may have magnetic portions that can engage in any of a plurality of positions to close the universal case. The flap may be coupled to the front panel by a flexible member. In an embodiment, when the magnetic portions engage in a first position the flexible member partially overlaps the rear panel, and when the magnetic portions engage in a second position the flexible member is offset from the rear panel. A maximum distance between the rear panel and the front panel is greater when in the second position than when in the first position. Thus, the universal case may be used to secure PEDs having various lengths, widths, aspect ratios, and thicknesses.

Abstract: A comprehensive user control system for use with therapeutic wellness devices is described, comprising such a wellness device, data equipment capable of connection to a data communications network, and a removable data link capable of permitting data communication between the wellness device and data equipment. Other embodiments comprise a general purpose computer capable of connection to a data communications network and programmed to control a wellness device across a removable data link; a method of controlling a wellness device including obtaining over certain data communications connections a program for controlling the device and operating the device in accordance with the program; and a method of controlling a wellness device comprising presentation of a request for therapeutic relief not specifying a particular mechanical action to be performed by the device, and translation of that request into at least one command executable by at least one wellness device.

Abstract: A comprehensive user control system for use with therapeutic wellness devices is described, comprising such a wellness device, data equipment capable of connection to a data communications network, and a removable data link capable of permitting data communication between the wellness device and data equipment. Other embodiments comprise a general purpose computer capable of connection to a data communications network and programmed to control a wellness device across a removable data link; a method of controlling a wellness device including obtaining over certain data communications connections a program for controlling the device and operating the device in accordance with the program; and a method of controlling a wellness device comprising presentation of a request for therapeutic relief not specifying a particular mechanical action to be performed by the device, and translation of that request into at least one command executable by at least one wellness device.