Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a user input device that forms a cover for an electronic device. In one aspect, an embodiment includes a computing system having a segmented cover and a portable electronic device coupled to the segmented cover. The segmented cover may define an attachment panel and an input panel. The portable electronic device may be coupled to the segmented cover. The input panel may be configured to be placed over a device display of the portable electronic device. The input panel may include an accessory display and a touch-sensitive layer coupled to the accessory display.

Abstract: A consumer electronic device is disclosed that includes at least the following elements: a housing and magnets carried by the housing that form magnetic circuits with corresponding magnets carried by an accessory device. The magnetic circuits taken together (i) magnetically attach the housing to the accessory device, and (ii) have a net zero, or near net zero, torque.

Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device having a housing that carries a first magnetic element capable of forming a first magnetic circuit through the housing with a magnetic element external to the portable electronic device capable of securing together the housing and the external magnetic element. The case can include a body having a bottom wall and side walls that combine to define a recessed region suitable for retaining the portable electronic device and a second magnetic element located at a position corresponding to the external magnetic element such that when the portable electronic device is carried in the recessed region, the second magnetic element forms a second magnetic circuit through the body with the external magnetic element that is capable of securing together the case and the external magnetic element.

Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device having a housing that carries a first magnetic element capable of forming a first magnetic circuit through the housing with a magnetic element external to the portable electronic device capable of securing together the housing and the external magnetic element. The case can include a body having a bottom wall and side walls that combine to define a recessed region suitable for retaining the portable electronic device and a second magnetic element located at a position corresponding to the external magnetic element such that when the portable electronic device is carried in the recessed region, the second magnetic element forms a second magnetic circuit through the body with the external magnetic element that is capable of securing together the case and the external magnetic element.

Abstract: A consumer electronic device is disclosed that includes at least the following elements: a housing and magnets carried by the housing that form magnetic circuits with corresponding magnets carried by an accessory device. The magnetic circuits taken together (i) magnetically attach the housing to the accessory device, and (ii) have a net zero, or near net zero, torque.