Abstract: Docking platforms formed in one of the largest-surface-area surfaces of mobile electronic devices. Such a docking platform may comprise a docking accessory cavity having a docking connection system comprising one or more docking connectors formed within the cavity, and optionally two or more electrical contacts within the cavity, the contacts electrically connected to electronics within the electronic device and constructed and arranged to allow electrical connection to detachable docking accessories. The docking connection system is operable to form detachable attachments to multiple independent docking accessories simultaneously. The cavities of the docking platforms are shaped to accommodate a broad range of docking accessories that are specially adapted to sit in a generally flush manner with the back surface of the mobile electronic device while attached to the docking connectors. One type of accessory forms an assembly with an expandable accordion attached to the docking platform.

Abstract: A method for producing a decorative mobile device case includes uploading a graphic image to a digital printing software application and defining at least one opacity enhancing layer using said digital printing application. The method may also include forming, using said digital printing application, a composite image comprised of said graphic image and said at least one opacity enhancing layer. At least one ink layer is then deposited on a first side of a transparent substrate, wherein the at least one ink layer corresponds to the composite image. Finally after depositing the at least one ink layer, the method includes either inserting the transparent substrate between a mobile electronic device and a mobile device case, or attaching the first side of the transparent substrate to an exterior of the decorative mobile device case.

Abstract: A docking accessory platform adapted to couple to a mobile electronic device includes a docking connector magnetic attachment system formed beneath an external back surface of the platform and configured to form detachable magnetic attachments to compatible docking accessories. The docking connector magnetic attachment system has an annular shape and comprises a magnetic element. The platform further includes an internal back portion opposite the external back surface of the platform, where the internal back portion contacts a back surface of the mobile electronic device when coupled to the mobile electronic device. The platform further a side portion that extends around at least a portion of a side of the mobile electronic device adjacent to the back surface of the mobile electronic device when the platform is coupled to the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A case for a foldable portable electronic device includes a first case body half, a second case body half, and a hinge covering structure connecting the first case body half to the second case body half. The hinge covering structure may be configured to cover and protect at least a portion of a hinge of the foldable portable electronic device. The case may be configured to fold along the hinge covering structure from an open position to a folded position.

Abstract: A docking accessory system for a mobile electronic device includes a platform having a docking-connector magnetic-attachment system formed beneath an external back surface of the platform, where the docking-connector magnetic-attachment system has an annular shape and comprises a magnetic element. The platform further includes an internal back portion opposite the external back surface of the platform, where the internal back portion faces a back surface of the mobile electronic device when coupled to the mobile electronic device, and a side portion that extends around at least a portion of a side of the mobile electronic device adjacent to the back surface of the mobile electronic device when the platform is coupled to the mobile electronic device. The docking accessory system includes an accessory operable as a stand for the mobile electronic device, and a power accessory configured to wirelessly transfer power to the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A docking accessory is configurable as a stand for a mobile electronic device. The docking accessory includes a first docking connector portion having a first magnetic element configured to detachably attach to a second docking connector portion of a platform integrally formed with the mobile electronic device, where the second docking connector portion includes a second magnetic element. The docking accessory also includes an extension configured to extend outward from the mobile electronic device to an extended position, and to retract back toward the platform by folding to a collapsed position. The docking accessory is operable as a stand for the mobile electronic device when in the extended position.

Abstract: A docking accessory platform adapted to couple to a mobile electronic device includes a first docking connector portion comprising a first magnetic element configured to detachably attach to a second docking connector portion of a power accessory, where the second docking connector portion comprises a second magnetic element. The docking accessory platform also includes a back portion opposite the first docking connector portion, the back portion configured to be secured against a back surface of the mobile electronic device, and a side portion configured to extend around at least a portion of a side of the mobile electronic device. The power accessory includes an accessory body and an electronic assembly within the accessory body, where the electronic assembly includes a battery and electronics operable to wirelessly transfer power through the platform, between the battery and the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A docking accessory adapted to couple to a platform of a mobile electronic device. The docking accessory includes a docking connector portion comprising a first magnetic element configured to detachably attach to a second docking connector portion of the platform, wherein the second docking connector portion comprises a second magnetic element. The docking accessory further includes an accordion forming a tapered shape capable of extending outward from the platform generally along its axis to achieve an extended position, and retracting back toward the platform by collapsing generally along its axis to achieve a collapsed position, as well as a foot disposed at the distal end of the accordion. The docking accessory is operable as a stand for the platform and mobile electronic device when the docking accessory is in the extended position.

Abstract: A gaming controller docking accessory adapted to couple to a platform of a mobile electronic device includes a plurality of buttons arranged on a control panel of the gaming controller, as well as a first docking connector portion having a first magnetic element configured to detachably attach to a second docking connector portion of the platform. The second docking connector portion includes a second magnetic element. The first docking connector portion is configured to detachably attach the game controller docking accessory to the platform in a landscape orientation such that a longest length of the gaming controller docking accessory is parallel to a longest length of the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: Docking platforms formed in one of the largest-surface-area surfaces of mobile electronic devices. Such a docking platform may comprise a docking accessory cavity having a docking connection system comprising one or more docking connectors formed within the cavity, and optionally two or more electrical contacts within the cavity, the contacts electrically connected to electronics within the electronic device and constructed and arranged to allow electrical connection to detachable docking accessories. The docking connection system is operable to form detachable attachments to multiple independent docking accessories simultaneously. The cavities of the docking platforms are shaped to accommodate a broad range of docking accessories that are specially adapted to sit in a generally flush manner with the back surface of the mobile electronic device while attached to the docking connectors. One type of accessory forms an assembly with an expandable accordion attached to the docking platform.

Abstract: Docking platforms formed in one of the largest-surface-area surfaces of mobile electronic devices. Such a docking platform may comprise a docking accessory cavity having a docking connection system comprising one or more docking connectors formed within the cavity, and optionally two or more electrical contacts within the cavity, the contacts electrically connected to electronics within the electronic device and constructed and arranged to allow electrical connection to detachable docking accessories. The docking connection system is operable to form detachable attachments to multiple independent docking accessories simultaneously. The cavities of the docking platforms are shaped to accommodate a broad range of docking accessories that are specially adapted to sit in a generally flush manner with the back surface of the mobile electronic device while attached to the docking connectors. One type of accessory forms an assembly with an expandable accordion attached to the docking platform.

Abstract: A docking accessory system includes a platform having a magnetic attracting element for detachably attaching a plurality of types of accessories to a mobile electronic device, wherein the platform is integrally formed with the mobile electronic device. The docking accessory system further comprises at least a first accessory type and a second accessory type, both of which are configured to detachably attach to the platform by way of the magnetic attracting element. The first accessory type may be a battery accessory configured to wirelessly charge the mobile electronic device when magnetically attached to the platform. The mobile electronic device may be configured to perform a function based on wireless received accessory information, where the function may be specific to the accessory type.

Abstract: A docking accessory adapted to couple to a platform of a mobile electronic device. The docking accessory includes a docking connector portion comprising a first magnetic element configured to detachably attach to a second docking connector portion of the platform, wherein the second docking connector portion comprises a second magnetic element. The docking accessory further includes an accordion forming a tapered shape capable of extending outward from the platform generally along its axis to achieve an extended position, and retracting back toward the platform by collapsing generally along its axis to achieve a collapsed position, as well as a foot disposed at the distal end of the accordion. The docking accessory is operable as a stand for the platform and mobile electronic device when the docking accessory is in the extended position.

Abstract: A gaming controller docking accessory adapted to couple to a platform of a mobile electronic device includes a plurality of buttons arranged on a control panel of the gaming controller, as well as a first docking connector portion having a first magnetic element configured to detachably attach to a second docking connector portion of the platform. The second docking connector portion includes a second magnetic element. The first docking connector portion is configured to detachably attach the game controller docking accessory to the platform in a landscape orientation such that a longest length of the gaming controller docking accessory is parallel to a longest length of the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A docking accessory platform adapted to couple to a mobile electronic device includes a first docking connector portion comprising a first magnetic element configured to detachably attach to a second docking connector portion of a power accessory, where the second docking connector portion comprises a second magnetic element. The docking accessory platform also includes a back portion opposite the first docking connector portion, the back portion configured to be secured against a back surface of the mobile electronic device, and a side portion configured to extend around at least a portion of a side of the mobile electronic device. The power accessory includes an accessory body and an electronic assembly within the accessory body, where the electronic assembly includes a battery and electronics operable to wirelessly transfer power through the platform, between the battery and the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A system comprises a mobile electronic device having a magnetometer sensor and one or more software modules executable by the mobile electronic device. The system further includes a controller having one or more magnets, where the controller may be detachably attached to the mobile electronic device or its case. The magnets and at least a portion of the controller may move relative to the mobile electronic device when attached to the mobile electronic device, where such relative movement is detectable by the magnetometer sensor. The software modules, when executed, may cause the mobile electronic device to perform an action based on magnetic field signals received from the magnetometer sensor that are generated in response to the relative movement of the magnets and at least the portion of the controller.

Abstract: Docking platforms formed in one of the largest-surface-area surfaces of mobile electronic devices. Such a docking platform may comprise a docking accessory cavity having a docking connection system comprising one or more docking connectors formed within the cavity, and optionally two or more electrical contacts within the cavity, the contacts electrically connected to electronics within the electronic device and constructed and arranged to allow electrical connection to detachable docking accessories. The docking connection system is operable to form detachable attachments to multiple independent docking accessories simultaneously. The cavities of the docking platforms are shaped to accommodate a broad range of docking accessories that are specially adapted to sit in a generally flush manner with the back surface of the mobile electronic device while attached to the docking connectors. One type of accessory forms an assembly with an expandable accordion attached to the docking platform.

Abstract: Docking platforms formed in one of the largest-surface-area surfaces of mobile electronic devices. Such a docking platform may comprise a docking accessory cavity having a docking connection system comprising one or more docking connectors formed within the cavity, and optionally two or more electrical contacts within the cavity, the contacts electrically connected to electronics within the electronic device and constructed and arranged to allow electrical connection to detachable docking accessories. The docking connection system is operable to form detachable attachments to multiple independent docking accessories simultaneously. The cavities of the docking platforms are shaped to accommodate a broad range of docking accessories that are specially adapted to sit in a generally flush manner with the back surface of the mobile electronic device while attached to the docking connectors. One type of accessory forms an assembly with an expandable accordion attached to the docking platform.

Abstract: A docking accessory system includes a platform having a magnetic attracting element for detachably attaching a plurality of types of accessories to a mobile electronic device, wherein the platform is integrally formed with the mobile electronic device. The docking accessory system further comprises at least a first accessory type and a second accessory type, both of which are configured to detachably attach to the platform by way of the magnetic attracting element. The first accessory type may be a battery accessory configured to wirelessly charge the mobile electronic device when magnetically attached to the platform. The mobile electronic device may be configured to perform a function based on wireless received accessory information, where the function may be specific to the accessory type.