Abstract: A tablet computer with modular assembly or smartcase having interchangeable accessory cap portions, and a method for using the same to monitor environmental conditions around the tablet computer and smartcase. The smartcase provides a universal design and customized features to a range of tablets. The smartcase has a tablet carrier connected to selected type of tablet computer and an exterior housing connected to the tablet carrier. The exterior housing/cap contains at least one battery, a memory, sensor(s) and a controller for communication with the selected tablet computer. The housing also includes accessory cap portions configured to communicate with the controller and implement a function. The data collected by the sensor(s) is utilized to monitor conditions associated with the smartcase such that preemptive or corrective action regarding the smartcase and/or tablet computer may be implemented. The smartcase can also include one or more programmable LED buttons and/or indicators.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 22, 2017
Date of Patent:
June 9, 2020
Assignee:
Mobelisk Group, LLC
Inventors:
Dennis Hamann, Chris Robson, Eric Bodnar
Abstract: A tablet computer with modular assembly having interchangeable end cap portions, and a method for installing the same. The assembly provides a universal design and customized features to a range of tablets. The modular assembly has a tablet carrier encasing a selected type of tablet computer and an exterior housing enclosing the tablet carrier. The exterior housing contains at least one battery and a controller for communication with the selected tablet computer. The housing also includes end cap portions configured to communicate with the controller and implement a function. The end caps can be interchanged. The tablet carrier and/or exterior housing can also include one or more programmable buttons with actuators for electromechanically actuating a button or an application associated with the tablet.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 15, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 8, 2018
Assignee:
MOBELISK GROUP, LLC
Inventors:
Dennis Hamann, Fred Shapiro, David Aitchison, Joseph Pepe Elijio Velasquez, Michael Aitchison, Camron Harold Vossberg
Abstract: A tablet computer with modular assembly having interchangeable end cap portions, and a method for installing the same. The assembly provides a universal design and customized features to a range of tablets. The modular assembly has a tablet carrier encasing a selected type of tablet computer and an exterior housing enclosing the tablet carrier. The exterior housing contains at least one battery and a controller for communication with the selected tablet computer. The housing also includes end cap portions configured to communicate with the controller and implement a function. The end caps can be interchanged. The tablet carrier and/or exterior housing can also include one or more programmable buttons with actuators for electromechanically actuating a button or an application associated with the tablet.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 16, 2014
Date of Patent:
May 16, 2017
Assignee:
MOBELISK GROUP, LLC
Inventors:
Dennis Hamann, Fred Shapiro, David Aitchison, Joseph Pepe Elijio Velasquez, Michael Aitchison, Camron Harold Vossberg