INTERACTIVE DEVICE BAG
A bag for transporting and using a device. The bag can include a body, a compartment which can secure the device, and an interaction window which can allow a user located outside of the body to provide inputs and outputs to the device through the body, while the device is secured within the compartment.
As devices such as laptop and tablet computers have become more common, carrying cases such as bags and other containers for storing and transporting them have become common as well. However, these carrying cases are often bulky and unwieldy, and require the removal of the device from the case before a user can operate the device, which can be clumsy and inconvenient.
In addition, these devices remain relatively fragile, susceptible to drops, shocks, scratches, abrasions, liquids, dust, dirt, and other debris. While some carrying cases provide protection from these dangers, removal of the device for operation often exposes the device to the potential for damage.
SUMMARYIn one exemplary embodiment, a bag for transporting and using a device is disclosed. The bag can include a body, a compartment which can secure the device, and an interaction window which can provide access to inputs and outputs of the device, through the body, while the device is secured within the compartment. The bag can provide protection from, for example, shock, abrasion, and debris while the device is secured within the compartment. In some exemplary embodiments, the device can be a tablet computer, and the interaction window can be a touch-sensitive material which can allow a user to view and manipulate the touchscreen of the tablet computer while it is secured within the compartment.
Advantages of embodiments of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments. The following detailed description should be considered in conjunction with the accompanying figures in which:
Aspects of the invention are disclosed in the following description and related drawings directed to specific embodiments of the invention. Alternate embodiments may be devised without departing from the spirit or the scope of the invention. Additionally, well-known elements of exemplary embodiments of the invention will not be described in detail or will be omitted so as not to obscure the relevant details of the invention. Further, to facilitate an understanding of the description discussion of several terms used herein follows.
As used herein, the word “exemplary” means “serving as an example, instance or illustration.” The embodiments described herein are not limiting, but rather are exemplary only. It should be understood that the described embodiments are not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Moreover, the terms “embodiments of the invention”, “embodiments” or “invention” do not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage or mode of operation. “Data” should be understood to be any information in either organized or unorganized form and in any format.
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In some exemplary embodiments, bag 100 can include compartments for storing accessories for a device such as keyboards, headphones, styli, computer mice, joysticks, external memory, or any other type of peripheral or accessory as desired. In some exemplary embodiments, bag 100 can include compartments or other provisions for storing power accessories for a device such as a power cord, an external battery, or a power source such as a fuel cell or solar panel.
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The foregoing description and accompanying drawings illustrate the principles, preferred embodiments and modes of operation of the invention. However, the invention should not be construed as being limited to the particular embodiments discussed above. Additional variations of the embodiments discussed above will be appreciated by those skilled in the art.
Therefore, the above-described embodiments should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive. Accordingly, it should be appreciated that variations to those embodiments can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.
Claims
1. A bag for transporting and using a device, comprising:
- a body;
- a compartment which secures the device; and
- an interaction window, which provides access to one or more inputs or outputs of the device, through the body, while the device is secured within the compartment.
2. The bag of claim 1, wherein the device is at least one of a tablet computer, a laptop computer, portable internet device, smartphone, cellular telephone, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), music player, Global Positioning System (GPS) device, electronic reader, electronic map, video player, photograph viewer.
3. The bag of claim 1, wherein the bag has the form of at least one of a backpack, book-bag, shoulder bag, sling bag, messenger bag, purse, clutch, handbag, tote, duffel bag, or suitcase.
4. The bag of claim 1, wherein the interaction window is constructed of a touch-sensitive material through which a user can manipulate a touchscreen.
5. The bag of claim 1, wherein the device is secured by at least one of hook-and-loop fasteners, zippers, buttons, snaps, tabs, buckles, or straps.
6. The bag of claim 1, wherein the bag provides protection from shock, abrasion, liquids, dust, dirt, and debris while the device is secured within the compartment.
7. The bag of claim 1, wherein the input is at least one of a touchscreen, keyboard, touchpad, button, switch, knob, or lever.
8. The bag of claim 1, wherein the output is at least one of a touchscreen, screen, display, or light.
9. The bag of claim 1, wherein the bag has one or more apertures which allow the attachment of one or more accessories to the device while it is secured within the compartment.
10. The bag of claim 9, wherein the one or more accessories is at least one of headphones, power cords, power sources, batteries, computer mice, joysticks, keyboards, cameras, projectors, or printers.
11. The bag of claim 1, wherein the bag has one or more additional compartments.
12. The bag of claim 11, wherein the additional compartments are adapted to store at least one of keyboards, headphones, styli, computer mice, joysticks, external memory, power cords, external batteries, fuel cells, or solar panels.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 2, 2012
Publication Date: Jan 2, 2014
Inventor: Arteaka GREEN (Warner Robins, GA)
Application Number: 13/540,089
International Classification: A45F 3/00 (20060101); B65D 30/22 (20060101); B65D 33/04 (20060101); B65D 85/00 (20060101); A45F 3/04 (20060101);