Abstract: A case for portable electronic devices including smartphones includes a feature to prevent glare from a flash from affecting images and video captured by a camera lens. Smartphones have telephony, Internet connectivity, and camera and video features. Photos and video can be uploaded through the Internet or sent to other phones. A case has a hole for a camera flash of the smartphone to pass through. The edging of the hole is colored black or another dark color to prevent glare from appearing in the photos or video taken by the smartphone when using the camera flash.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting and mounting a smartphone is provided, comprising: a case comprising: a front cover comprising: a frame; a screen protector coupled to the frame so as to contact a touchscreen of the smartphone; a first plurality of cushions disposed on the interior of the frame so as to contact the sides of the smartphone; and a protrusion, having an aperture, that extends from the exterior of the frame; and a rear cover comprising: a panel; a ridge extending from the interior surface of the panel to engage the interior of the frame when operatively coupled; a second plurality of cushions disposed so as to contact a surface of the smartphone opposite the touchscreen; an aperture through the panel; and optics within the aperture substantially aligned with the a camera of the smartphone.

Abstract: A case for portable electronic devices including smartphones includes a feature to prevent glare from a flash from affecting images and video captured by a camera lens and also a battery to extend battery life of the electronic device. Smartphones have telephony, Internet connectivity, and camera and video features. Photos and video can be uploaded through the Internet or sent to other phones. The case has a hole for a camera flash of the smartphone to pass through. The edging of the hole is colored black or another dark color to prevent glare from appearing in the photos or video taken by the smartphone when using the camera flash.

Abstract: A mobile power device includes a mobile power source and a border casing. The mobile power source includes a housing, and the housing has a top plate and an annular plate. The border casing encloses the annular plate. An inner circumference of the border casing has a surrounding block surroundingly disposed around the top plate. The surrounding block protrudes beyond the top plate, and a gap is formed between the surrounding block and the top plate. Therefore, the surrounding block can restrict a position of a portable electronic product, so that the portable electronic product is securely disposed corresponding to the mobile power source to enhance the convenience in using the mobile power device.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing a mobile phone cover are described. In some embodiments, the mobile phone cover may include, for example, a processor and lighting devices. The lighting devices may be operatively coupled to the processor. The processor may be configured, for example, to receive first signals based on second signals in which the second signals are generated by the mobile phone. The second signals may be indicative of an incoming call, an incoming message, a pending message, and/or a calendar alert (e.g., an upcoming appointment), for example. The processor may be configured to cause lighting of one or more of the lighting devices based on the first signals.

Abstract: A case for a mobile phone surrounds the periphery of the mobile phone while not substantially surrounding a front of the mobile phone and not substantially surrounding a back of the mobile phone. The case includes four sides that define a substantially rectangular outer periphery around the mobile phone where each of the four sides of the mobile phone is substantially straight for at least 80% of its length.

Abstract: A portfolio cover for a portable information handling system may include a display portion and an input device portion and a cover portion separated by two hinge sections. The display portion, the input device portion and the cover portion may be reinforced with a polymer laminate and laminated together, while the hinge sections may remain unlaminated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a support assembly mounted between a rear cover and a screen of a handheld electronic device to support and fasten a component of the handheld electronic device. The support assembly includes an appearance part and an internal structure support part, where the appearance part and the internal structure support part are fabricated through integral molding of an amorphous alloy; the internal structure support part is formed by extending the top or the middle of the appearance part inwards; and an average thickness of the internal structure support part is less than 2 mm. The present invention simplifies a process of assembling the handheld electronic device. The present invention further provides a support assembly fabricating method and a handheld electronic device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device includes a shell, a display panel coupled with the shell for forming an accommodating space, a receiver positioned in the accommodating space and a sound hole formed on the display panel. The sound hole is composed of a number of tiny holes, each of the tiny holes has a diameter less than 0.1 millimeter. The electronic device has a high working reliabilities and a good communication sound effect.

Abstract: A case has essentially parallel front and rear faces, a periphery formed of essentially parallel top and bottom and essentially parallel first and second sides coupling the front and rear faces. The case is adapted to receive and support a cell phone of the type having a keyboard with an upper row of numbers 1, 2, 3 adjacent an upper edge and a lower row of numbers 7, 8, 9 adjacent a lower edge. The case has an essentially rectangular opening in the front face and a plurality of openings in the sides adapted to overly and expose portions of the cell phone. The top of the case is closer to the lower edge of the cell phone than the upper edge. The bottom of the case is closer to the upper edge of the cell phone than the lower edge.

Abstract: A one-piece co-formed exterior hard shell case with an elastomeric liner formed on the interior of the exterior hard shell for mobile electronic devices. This hard protective exterior shell allows the device maximum protection from impacts with sharp objects while the interior elastomeric portion that provides shock protection for the device from impacts. The exterior hard shell part is formed to fit the device closely with a small offset from the devices surface. The exterior hard shell raps around the edges of the device. To allow the shell to be able to be mounted on the device the corners of the hard shell are cut open. This allows each sidewall to flex away when a device is inserted and snap back once it is in place. The elastomeric material fills in the gaps created at the corners of the exterior hard shell to allow flex for mounting.

Abstract: A protective case for a portable computing device may include a rigid component comprising an upper surface and a cavity therein for receiving a portable computing device. The protective case may also include a cover having a surface area that is larger than the area of the upper surface that is open to the cavity. At least a central area of the cover may be transparent. The cover may be positioned over the cavity, and may also be positioned over part of the upper surface of the rigid component. The protective case may also include a pliable component molded around at least a portion of the rigid component and over a portion of the cover that is in contact with the upper surface of the rigid component, thereby forming a waterproof seal between the cover and the upper surface of the rigid component.

Abstract: A combination cellular phone and personal defense system for providing both a means of communication along with a means of self-defense in one unit. Provided is a detachably connectable protective case for a cellular phone, which when the cell phone is connected to the protective case, the combination cell phone and protective case is converted into a personal defense system with cell phone maintaining substantially all of its functionality. One embodiment relates to smart cellular phones and more particularly pertains to a new combination protective case for cellular phone which, when detachably connected to a cell provide, includes a personal defense system and phone system in one unit. In one embodiment the detachably connectable protective case with integrated self defense system which can be interchangeable with other cell phones of the same or similar designs.

Abstract: A battery pack is provided for a mobile communication device, comprising a casing defining a cavity that conforms, at least partially, to the outer shape of the mobile communication device and one or more rechargeable power cells housed within the thickness of the casing. An internal interface engages a corresponding interface on the mobile communication device to provide power from the one or more rechargeable cells to the mobile communication device. An external interface is electrically coupled to the internal interface in order to transmit signals from the mobile communication device to an external device and may further serve to recharge the one or more rechargeable power cells. The battery pack may also serve as an extendible platform by providing additional integrated communication interfaces and/or processors that can be utilized by the mobile communication device to extend its communication and/or processing capabilities.

Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic device includes a shell defining a cavity for receiving the device, a door hingedly connected to the shell at an edge of the shell such that the door rotates from a closed position to an open position, an internal wall dividing the cavity into a device side and an opening side, the internal wall having at least one aperture corresponding to at least one of a power port, a data port, or an audio port of the device, and at least one elastomeric seal disposed such that the at least one of the power port, the data port, or the audio port is accessible through the at least one aperture when the door is in the open position, and such that the at least one elastomeric seal seals the at least one aperture when the door is in the closed position.

Abstract: In a lid member with a waterproofing function, the lid member including a projection portion integrally formed in one surface of a resin main body of the lid member opening and closing an opening portion formed in a housing, and accommodated in the opening portion, and a seal portion integrally formed in an outer peripheral surface of the projection portion, provided with an annular projection coming into close contact with a peripheral surface of the opening portion, and made of a rubber-like elastic material, the annular projection is formed as a shape which is expanded toward an inner portion side of the opening portion, forms in its outer peripheral surface a taper surface which converges toward the inner portion side, and is provided with a seal surface having a circular arc shaped cross section so as to be connected to a maximum diameter portion of the taper surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure relate to battery packs and/or holsters and, more particular, to an external battery pack and/or holster for mobile electronic devices.

Abstract: An improved protective case for a mobile device is disclosed herein. The protective case may comprise a base portion, a stop, and at least one sliding or moving impact section to assist in the absorption of impact.

Abstract: A protective case includes a main body and a frame unit. The main body defines a receiving space and is formed with a lateral opening through which a mobile device is inserted into and received in the receiving space. The frame unit includes an U-shaped frame body having opposite end portions adjacent respectively to top and bottom sides of the main body, and two pivot members, each pivotally interconnecting an end portion of the frame body and a respective top and bottom side of the main body, such that the frame body is pivotable about the main body between a default state, where the frame body covers the lateral opening, and a pivoted state, where the frame body is positioned at an angle relative to the main body.

Abstract: A device for providing notifications while mated with a carrying case is provided. The device comprises: an indicator; a first detector configured to detect when the device is mated with a carrying case, the carrying case having an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein the indicator is hidden in the closed configuration and at least partially exposed in the open configuration; a second detector configured to detect when the carrying case is in the open configuration; and, a processor configured to place the indicator in a given notification mode when the first detector detects that the device is mated with the carrying case and the second detector detects that the carrying case is in the open configuration.

Abstract: A receiver control circuit includes a first receiver, a second receiver, a first light sensor, a second light sensor, and a determination circuit. The first light sensor detects light transmitted to the first receiver. The second light sensor detects light transmitted to the second receiver. The determination circuit compares an intensity of the light detected by the first light sensor with an intensity of the light detected by the second light sensor. The determination circuit further selectively activates the first receiver when the intensity of the light detected by the first light sensor is less than the intensity of the light detected by the second light sensor, or activates the second receiver when the intensity of the light detected by the first light sensor is greater than the intensity of the light detected by the second light sensor.

Abstract: The present invention is a closure apparatus of a wireless communication device having a heat-dissipating structure. The closure apparatus comprises: a first housing; and a second housing manufactured to be mechanically separated from the first housing and coupled to the first housing with preset spacing. The second housing includes equipment pre-selected based on the degree of heat dissipation from among multiple pieces of equipment of the communication device. The first housing includes equipment other than the equipment of the second housing.

Abstract: A wireless device for providing notifications associated with a mobile electronic device is provided. The device comprises: an indicator; a body enabled to mate with a mobile electronic device, the body comprising the indicator such that when the body is mated to the mobile electronic device, the indicator is not obscured by the body; an induction device for wirelessly receiving signals from the mobile electronic device to control the indicator; and, a circuit connecting the induction device to the indicator, the circuit enabled to receive the signals and control the indicator in response thereto.

Abstract: The detachable front flip cover comprises a flip cover and a first barrier rod. The flip cover covers a front face of the cell-phone. The flip cover comprises a first side cover portion for covering a first side edge portion, and a front cover portion for covering a front surface portion. The first barrier rod is provided along the first edge of the flip cover, and extends from the first barrier rod, and has a diameter larger than a thickness of the first edge portion of the flip cover, and is configured for being partially fitted into a first groove provided along an edge portion of the main cell-phone case so as to be received and held in place. The first edge portion and the first side cover portion are connected to each other along a line foldably so as to fit a corresponding edge of the cell-phone.

Abstract: Provided for herein is an electronic device. The electronic device, in one example, includes a housing having a housing width, housing height, housing thickness, and a front and a back, and a display positioned proximate the front of the housing. The electronic device, in this aspect, further includes a magnetic or ferromagnetic rail positioned proximate the back of the housing, the magnetic or ferromagnetic rail configured to assist in providing multiple viewing angles for the electronic device.

Abstract: A flip-type protection case for portable electronic device of the present invention has a flexibility and thus provides improved grip feeling, and end portions of the protection case do not cause soreness to a hand and thus the protection case is convenient is to be used. The flip-type protection case for portable electronic device of the present invention includes a rear cover part (100) covering a rear face of the portable electronic device; and a front cover part (300) connected to the rear cover part (100) by a connection part (200) and covering a front face of the portable electronic device, wherein a core material (430) is embedded between a pair of skins (410, 420) at least in the front cover part (300) of the rear cover part (100) and the front cover part (300), and wherein the core material (430) is a sheet formed of rubber or thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic communication device having a user input interface includes a front cover configured to couple with a rear cover to define a volume for receiving the mobile electronic communication device, the front cover having an aperture aligned with the user input interface when the mobile electronic communication device is received in the volume; a transparent membrane provided between the front cover and the rear cover to be disposed over the user input interface when the mobile electronic communication device is received in the volume; and a compressible member arranged between the front cover and the membrane and separate from the front cover, the transparent membrane configured to provide a seal between the transparent membrane and the front cover when the mobile electronic communication device is received in the volume and the front cover is coupled to the rear cover.

Abstract: The detachable front flip cover comprises a flip cover and a first barrier rod. The flip cover covers a front face of the cell-phone. The flip cover comprises a first side cover portion for covering a first side edge portion, and a front cover portion for covering a front surface portion. The first barrier rod is provided along the first edge of the flip cover, and extends from the first barrier rod, and has a diameter larger than a thickness of the first edge portion of the flip cover, and is configured for being partially fitted into a first groove provided along an edge portion of the main cell-phone case so as to be received and held in place. The first edge portion and the first side cover portion are connected to each other along a line foldably so as to fit a corresponding edge of the cell-phone.

Abstract: A protective mobile phone casing which is engaged on the peripheral edges and the back of a mobile phone, the mobile phone casing has a back plate being confronted with the back side of the mobile phone, the exterior surface or the inner surface of the back plate is provided thereon with a recess, and the recess is sealed and covered by a cover plate; filling liquid and a kind of light energy storage luminous powder are filled between the recess and the cover plate, the luminous powder flows downwards in the filling liquid by the function of gravity when the mobile phone casing is moved, hence a dynamic visual effect quasi sand shifting is induced.

Abstract: An electronic device according to the present invention includes a casing, a containing portion that is depressed in the casing to contain an electronic component, a lid body detachably mounted on the containing portion to water-tightly close the containing portion, and a lock operation piece that locks the lid body in the casing by rotation. The lock operation piece has a shaft portion projected toward the casing, and in an outer surface of the casing, a bottomed receiving portion into which the shaft portion is fitted is depressed.

Abstract: A portable electric cigarette lighter or mobile device accessory with integrated portable electric cigarette lighter, the mobile device accessory including: (a) a protective accessory for a. mobile device; (b) an electric lighter mechanism integrated into the protective accessory, the lighter mechanism including: (i) a heating element, (ii) a power source, (iii) an actuator, adapted to activate the heating element by operationally coupling the heating element to the power source and (d) a slide shutter adapted to reversibly expose the heating element.

Abstract: A cover-leafing leather casing of cellular phone and a smart phone using the same are described. The cover-leafing leather casing of cellular phone comprises a leather cover for buckling to a touch panel of the smart phone. The leather cover is connected to a first magnet of a rear shell body of the smart phone by way of a magnetic induction connecting portion, and the magnetic induction connecting portion comprises a second magnet which is mutually attracted to the first magnet. The present invention employs the cover-leafing leather casing to be easily disassembled and to be conveniently cleaned.

Abstract: In preferred embodiments, an expandable and modular protective mobile device case apparatus comprises a protective shell configured to receive a mobile device; a circuit board located within the protective shell said circuit board comprising a USB hub and a mode selection switch, wherein the USB hub is in electrical communication with the mode selection switch; and a male plug member in electrical communication with the mode selection switch and configured to transfer electrical signals from the mode selection switch to the mobile device.

Abstract: An improved, self-supporting portable electronics case for withstanding impact forces, dead loads and torsional forces, the case comprising a first plate having a first surface, a second surface, and at least one first sidewall defining at least one opening extending between the first surface and the second surface, and a first set of flanges. The case further includes a second plate having a third surface, a fourth surface, at least one second sidewall defining at least one opening extending between the third surface and the fourth surface, and a second set of flanges extending from the second plate; and at least one spacer joined to the first set of flanges and the second set of flanges.

Abstract: A body for a mobile device shaped like a sleeve is closed on all but one side and configured to receive an internal body including electronic components through the open side.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to an external camera that can be attached to a mobile device such as a phone. A housing is used for mounting the camera onto the mobile device. Mechanisms are provided for enabling the camera to communicate with the phone. In some embodiments the camera can include a shutter button for triggering the camera to capture the least one image. The camera can activate the phone and put the phone into a camera mode when the shutter button is pressed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective case for cellular phones. By letting the cellular phone be closely fixed by a cellular phone supporting fixture elastically fixed with springs and plate springs attached to a protection cover when holding the cellular phone, in order to be capable of accommodating and fixing a wide range of cellular phones which slightly differ in size, thickness, model and etc. between cellular phone supporting fixture and plate spring, and by pulling out a moving board where the cellular phone is kept upward a fixed board when taking photographs with the cellular phone, users are able to take photographs in the condition in which a camera lens of the cellular phone is exposed outside the cellular phone case. Diverse types and functions of wallet receptacles can be combined on the face outside the main body of the cellular phone case.

Abstract: A mobile device case defining an aperture and a camera protection module within the aperture. The camera protection module may be a separate element from the case shell or may be formed as an integral part of shell.

Abstract: A mobile device peripheral that incorporates a repeater antenna inside of a protective case for a mobile device to extend the range of short-range communications while minimizing interference caused by the thickness or materials of the protective case. The repeater antenna can be capable of receiving a wireless signal from an antenna in the mobile device and transmitting the same signal or an amplified version of the same signal. The repeater antenna can be capable of receiving a wireless signal from an external antenna and transmitting the same signal or an amplified version of the same signal to the mobile device. The mobile device peripheral can also include a battery that provides additional power the mobile device. Without a repeater antenna, the materials and/or thickness of the additional battery and/or the case can partially or completely block a short-range, low-frequency, or low-power communication signal such as Near Field Communication (NFC).

Abstract: An electronic device includes a device body, a cover that is attached to the device body so as to face the device body, a contact portion that is formed with a side of the cover and is arranged at one end side in an orthogonal direction which is orthogonal to a direction in which the cover faces the device body, and a suppression portion that is formed with one end side in the orthogonal direction of the device body, suppresses release of the cover by contacting the contact portion when the cover is moved in a separation direction in which the one end side of the cover becomes separated from the device body, and allows release of the cover when the cover is rotated with the one end side as a supporting point so that the other end side in the orthogonal direction becomes separated from the device body.

Abstract: A mounting system for an electronic device includes an outer section having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface adapted to face the electronic device when the electronic device is mounted in the mounting system. The mounting system also includes a perimeter suspension section coupled to the outer section and adapted to secure the electronic device to the mounting system, the perimeter suspension section including a spring portion provided around a periphery of the perimeter suspension section, the spring portion being adapted to isolate the electronic device from a shock force that may be applied to the mounting system.

Abstract: NFC-capable systems and devices, and related methods, for controlling operation of an NFC-capable mobile device are disclosed. Through NFC communication, the NFC-capable mobile device detects a load associated with a surface proximate the NFC-capable mobile device. Based at least partly on a determined sustained intensity of the load, the NFC-capable mobile device triggers operation of a camera of the NFC-capable mobile device to capture an image of the surface proximate the NFC-capable mobile device. Based at least partly on a determined correspondence of the captured image with stored image data, the NFC-capable mobile device executes a device control command, such as to control some aspect of the NFC-capable mobile device based on the detected surface, which may be part of a holster for holstering the NFC-capable mobile device.

Abstract: A measure of signal strength is determined based on a signal received within a communication network. For example, a communication device, such as a mobile telephone, may determine the measure of signal strength within the communication network. A reception status is determined based on the measure of signal strength. A color of a skin of a communication device is caused to change from a first color to a second color, based on the reception status.

Abstract: A dual holding case for mobile computing devices comprising: an outer portion having a long axis along substantially the center of the outer portion; a divider that runs longitudinally along the long axis of the outer portion to provide a left side and a right side, wherein the left side has at least one left side opening and at least one left side attachment means and the right side has at least one right side opening and at least one right side attachment means.

Abstract: A handheld electronic product comprising a square housing, where four corners of the housing are provided with bezels, and the left side and the right side of the housing have no bezels, a glass cover is built into the housing in a retracted manner, the rear surface of the glass cover is connected to the housing, and the bezels provided at the four corners of the housing are higher than the rear surface of the glass cover. Embodiments of the present invention can reduce a width of the handheld electronic product and assembly procedures.

Abstract: A portable case for a tablet includes a windowed front superimposed atop a back to define a receiving area for receiving and containing a tablet having a touchscreen, so as to juxtapose the touchscreen with the windowed front to permit viewing and touching the touchscreen. A four-sided perimeter gap to the receiving area is defined between a perimeter of the windowed front and a perimeter of the back. An elastic strap extends across the perimeter gap from a side edge of the perimeter of the windowed front panel to and over an axially-aligned side edge of the perimeter of the back and across an outer surface of the back to an opposed side edge of the perimeter of the back. Connectors extend across the perimeter gap and connect the perimeter of the windowed front to the perimeter of the back along three of the four sides of the perimeter gap.

Abstract: A lid member with a waterproof function opening and closing an opening portion formed in a housing is structured by a rubber-like elastic material seal portion provided with a projection portion which is integrally formed in one surface of a resin main body of the lid member and is stored within the opening portion, an annular projection portion which is integrally formed in an outer peripheral surface of the projection portion and comes into close contact with a peripheral surface of the opening portion, and a reinforcing portion which extends from the annular projection portion to the vicinity of a junction portion of the outer peripheral surface with the main body, and a thermoplastic elastomer retention portion which exists so as to come into close contact with an outer peripheral surface of the reinforcing portion, and is integrally formed in a side of the main body.

Abstract: A protective clamp frame having a power and unclamp duplex button for mobile communication devices is disclosed, comprising a main frame, an auxiliary frame and a connection control element, wherein the main frame and the auxiliary frame are both configured in a closed frame structure, and the main frame is formed with a central recessed accommodating part for receiving a mobile communication device, further overlapped with the auxiliary frame, such that the lateral sides of the mobile communication device can be peripherally wrapped; in addition, the connection control element can release the connection between the main frame and the auxiliary frame and operate to engage in touch with the power switch on the mobile communication device in order to provide a duplex structure having power activation and unclamp frame features.

Abstract: A protective cover for a handheld portable electronic device includes a front cover, and one or more mounting portions. The mounting portions can couple the front cover to the handheld portable electronic device. The front cover can cover the display screen of the portable electronic device. The front cover, the mounting portions, or both include studded surfaces or socket surfaces. The studded surfaces or socket surfaces couple with standard building elements of a play building set.

Abstract: A touch screen cover for a hand-held wireless communication device having a touch-sensing user interface and a telephone operational mode, in which, during an incoming call, a swipe-sensing user control zone of the user interface is activated together with a call-information display. The touch screen cover includes a protective panel, that in a shielding configuration, overlays a majority of the touch-sensing user interface of the hand-held wireless communication device. The protective panel has a touch-communicating portion that overlays at least part of the swipe-sensing user control zone of the user interface of the hand-held wireless communication device in the shielding configuration, the touch-communicating portion configured to receive a swiping touch engagement on an exposed outer surface thereof and responsively impart a sweeping capacitance-induced user actuation of the swipe-sensing user control zone.