Cover for an electronic device

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Sensor fusion

The disclosure relates to sensor fustion, and discloses accurate and reliable techniques for determining a current status of an accessory device in relation to an electronic device.

Cover for an electronic device

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Slide input component assemblies of an electronic device and methods for making the same

Slide input component assemblies of an electronic device and methods for making the same are provided. In some embodiments, a slide input component assembly may include a slide button subassembly that may have a knob, a base, a retention mechanism that may couple the knob to the base, and a shell part that may be provided about at least a portion of the base. The slide input component assembly may also include a slide switch subassembly that may have a switch that may be configured to move along a switch path when the slide button subassembly moves along a button path.

COVER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. A magnetic attachment system , comprising:a first magnetic attachment feature comprising:a first magnetic element, anda second magnetic element aligned with the first magnetic element, wherein the first and second magnetic elements cooperate to provide a first magnetic surface in a first state of the magnetic attachment system and a second magnetic surface in a second state of the magnetic attachment system, wherein the first magnetic surface does not support a magnetic attachment and does not substantially affect a magnetically sensitive device at the first magnetic surface, and wherein the second magnetic surface supports the magnetic attachment.2. The magnetic attachment system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:a second magnetic attachment feature comprising a third magnetic element, the second magnetic attachment feature being independent of the first magnetic attachment feature and cooperates with the first magnetic attachment feature.3. The magnetic attachment system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:a retaining feature arranged to provide a retaining force, the retaining feature mechanically connected to the first and second magnetic elements, wherein the retaining force maintains the first and second magnetic elements at a first position in the first state.4. The magnetic attachment system as recited in claim 3 , the state of the magnetic attachment system changes from the first state to the second state when an activation force applied to the first and second magnetic elements overcomes the ...

ACCESSORY DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. An accessory unit , comprising:an accessory body; anda magnetic assembly pivotally connected to the accessory body, comprising:a first plurality of magnetic elements arranged adjacent one another in a first relative size order along a first line and arranged according to a first polarity pattern of alternating magnetic polarities, anda second plurality of magnetic elements arranged adjacent to one another in a second relative size order along the first line and according to a second polarity pattern of alternating magnetic polarities.2. The accessory unit as recited in claim 1 , wherein the magnetic assembly is arranged to magnetically attach the accessory unit to a host unit claim 1 , wherein the accessory body has a size and shape in accordance with the host unit.3. The accessory unit as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first and second size orders and the first and second polarity patterns are complementary of each other.412121212. The accessory unit as recited in claim 3 , wherein the first polarity pattern is {P claim 3 , P claim 3 , P} and wherein the second polarity pattern is {P claim 3 , P claim 3 , P} claim 3 , wherein P is a first polarity and P is an opposite polarity.5. The accessory unit as recited in claim 3 , wherein the first relative size order is {2L claim 3 , 1L claim 3 , 1L} and wherein the second relative size order is {1L claim 3 , 1L claim 3 , 2L} claim 3 , wherein 1L is an effective unit magnet length and 2L is about twice the effective unit magnet length.611. The accessory unit as recited in ...

ACCESSORY DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. An accessory unit , comprising:an accessory body; anda magnetic assembly pivotally connected to the accessory body, comprising:a first plurality of magnetic elements arranged adjacent one another in a first relative size order along a first line and arranged according to a first polarity pattern of magnetic polarities, anda second plurality of magnetic elements arranged adjacent to one another in a second relative size order along the first line and according to a second polarity pattern of magnetic polarities, wherein the magnetic assembly is arranged to magnetically attach the accessory unit to a first part of a host unit with a peak magnetic force, the magnetic assembly comprising:a housing having a front opening,a first end lug pivotally connected to an end of the housing,a second end lug pivotally connected to an opposite end of the housing, wherein the first and second end lugs and the housing pivot about a first pivot line,a rigid connecting rod connecting the first and second end lugs,a collar sized to accommodate the rigid connecting rod, the collar and rigid connecting rod inserted into an opening in the accessory body, the rigid connecting rod forming a second pivot line different than the first pivot line about which the first and second end lugs and housing pivot, anda magnetic shunt enclosed in the housing and attached to a back portion of a first and a second plurality of magnetic elements, the magnetic shunt arranged to re-direct at least some magnetic field lines away from the back side of the housing and ...

MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. A magnetic attachment system , comprising:a first magnetic element having at least two operating states, wherein in an inactive state, the first magnetic element provides a first magnetic surface, wherein the first magnetic surface a magnetic attraction at the first magnetic surface and does not substantially affect a magnetically sensitive device at the first magnetic surface, and wherein in an active state, the first magnetic element provides a second magnetic surface, the second magnetic surface being capable of sustaining the magnetic attraction at the second magnetic surface.2. The magnetic attachment system as recited in claim 1 , wherein in the inactive state claim 1 , the first magnetic element is located at a first position and wherein when the magnetic element is in the active state claim 1 , the magnetic element is located at a second position.3. The magnetic attachment system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the second position is a distance Δx from the first position in the direction of the second magnetic surface.4. The magnetic attachment system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:a retaining mechanism attached to the first magnetic element, the retaining mechanism arranged to provide a retaining force.5. The magnetic attachment system as recited in claim 4 , wherein when the operating state of the magnetic element changes from the inactive state to the active state claim 4 , the first magnetic element moves the distance Δx from the first position to the second position claim 4 , respectively claim 4 ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a first magnetic attachment feature enclosed within and near a first side wall of the electronic device, comprising:a first magnetic element, anda retaining mechanism coupled to the housing and arranged to provide a retaining force, and wherein when changing from an inactive to an active state the magnetic element moves against the retaining force a distance Δx towards the first sidewall.2. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein in the active state claim 1 , a magnetic surface is created at the first side wall claim 1 , the magnetic surface used to magnetically attach a first part of an accessory unit to the electronic device at a first location at the first side wall.3. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein when the retaining mechanism is a spring having a spring constant k claim 1 , the retaining force is directly related to the distance Δx and the spring constant k.4. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic element comprises:a first plurality of alternating polarity magnetic elements arranged adjacent one another in a first relative size order along a first line and arranged according to a first polarity pattern of alternating magnetic polarities; anda second plurality of alternating polarity magnetic elements arranged adjacent to one another in a second relative size order along the first line and according to a second polarity pattern of alternating magnetic polarities, wherein the first and second size orders and the ...

FOLDABLE ACCESSORY DEVICE

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. An accessory unit , comprising:a hinge span, the hinge span including a first magnetic element suitable for magnetically attaching the accessory unit to a host unit; anda flap portion pivotally connected to the hinge span, the flap portion comprising:a first segment located at a first end of the flap portion at the hinge span,a second segment located at a second end of the flap portion opposite the first end comprising:an inner layer that is in contact with the display when the accessory unit is in a closed configuration with respect to the host unit, anda plurality of magnets, anda folding region that allows at least the first and second segments to fold independent of each other such that when the accessory unit is in the closed configuration at least one of the plurality of magnets in the second segment is detectable by a sensor in the host unit wherein the detection of the magnet by the sensor causes the host unit to alter a current operating state to an operating state consistent with the closed configuration of the flap portion.2. The accessory unit as recited in claim 1 , wherein the host unit includes a display arranged to present visual content.3. The accessory unit as recited in claim 2 , wherein the flap portion has a size and shape in accordance with the display.4. The accessory unit as recited in claim 3 , wherein in the closed configuration claim 3 , the host unit disables the display from presenting visual content.5. The accessory unit as recited in claim 4 , the first segment further comprising a ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING A MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. An accessory unit for a tablet computer , comprising: a spline shaped housing,', 'a front opening, and', 'a display assembly comprising a display and a protective top layer, the display assembly having a size and shape in accordance with the front opening,', 'a flap having a size and shape in accordance with the top protective layer, the flap comprising:', 'a flexible portion,', 'a first edge, and', 'a second edge opposite the first edge;', 'a connector attached to the first edge for magnetically attaching the flap to the tablet computer using a magnetic field having a magnetic vector that is normal to spline shaped housing to provide a magnetic force normal to the spline shaped housing, the connector allowing the flap to move smoothly relative to the top protective layer with a pivoting motion between a fully open position to reveal the entire display and a fully closed position to conceal the entire display; and', 'a first magnetic element at the second edge, the first magnetic element being detectable through the top protective layer by a sensor disposed in the tablet computer in the fully closed position, wherein when the sensor detects the first magnetic element, the tablet computer enters a sleep mode preventing the display from presenting visual content., 'wherein the tablet computer comprises2. The accessory unit as recited in claim 1 , wherein the sensor is disposed beneath the top protective layer.3. The accessory unit as recited in claim 2 , wherein the sensor is a Hall Effect sensor (HFX).4. The accessory unit ...

ACCESSORY DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. An accessory unit , comprising:a hinge span for attaching the accessory unit to a host unit having a display; and a flexible flap pivotally connected to the hinge span having size and shape in accordance with the display, the flap comprising:a first end located at the hinge span, a second end opposite the first end detectable by a sensor in the host unit when substantially all of the flap is in contact with the display in a closed configuration, the detection causing the host unit to alter a current operating state to one in accordance with the closed configuration,a first segment at the first end,a second segment at the second end detectable by the sensor in the closed configuration, anda folding region connecting the first and second segments that allows the first and second segments to fold independently of each other such that when the accessory unit is in a partially open configuration, the first segment remains in contact with the display and the second segment is folded away from the display to reveal a first portion of the display that is less than the entire display, wherein when the host unit determines that the accessory unit is in the partially open configuration, the host unit presents visual content only at the first portion of the display.2. The accessory unit as recited in claim 1 , wherein the host unit operates in accordance with the closed configuration of the accessory device by preventing any of the display from presenting visual content.3. The accessory unit as recited in claim 2 , the second segment ...

COVER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. (canceled)2. A protective cover suitable for releasably attaching to an electronic device having a display with a topmost protective layer and configured to present visual content , comprising:a flap comprising:a first surface and a second surface, the first surface configured to come into direct contact with the topmost protective layer of the display in a closed configuration, andan insert disposed between the first and second surfaces, comprising:a first magnet and a second magnet separate from and in proximity to the first magnet, wherein only in the closed configuration:a first magnetic field from the first magnet is detectable by the electronic device and a second magnetic field from the second magnet forms a magnetic surface that is suitable for magnetically attaching the flap to the electronic device at the topmost protective layer.3. The protective cover as recited in claim 2 , the electronic device comprising:a housing having a front face opening, the display disposed within the front face opening;a first sensor disposed within the housing configured to detect the first magnetic field only when the cover is in the closed configuration; anda processor for controlling operation of the electronic device and coupled to the display and the first sensor.4. The protective cover as recited in claim 3 , the flap further comprising:a plurality of independently foldable segments comprising a first segment at the first side of the flap and a second segment at the second side of the flap, the second segment comprising the ...

MULTI-PEEK MODE TABLET DEVICE

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. A tablet device , comprising:a display configured for presenting visual content;a first sensor;a second sensor independent of the first sensor,a processor connected to the display and the first sensor and the second sensor;an attachment mechanism that releasably attaches the tablet device and a foldable cover, the foldable cover comprising a plurality of independently foldable segments comprising a first segment at a first end of the foldable cover and a second segment at a second end of the foldable cover, wherein the first segment is detectable by the first sensor and the second segment is detectable by the second sensor and wherein the foldable cover is determined to be in a first folded state when the processor receives a first signal from the first sensor indicating that the first sensor does not detect the first segment concurrently with receiving a second signal from the second sensor indicating that the second sensor detect the second segment, wherein in the first folded configuration only a first viewable portion of the display corresponding to the first segment presents visual content in a first peek mode.2. The tablet device as recited in claim 1 , the foldable cover further comprising: a third independently foldable segment disposed between the first segment and the second segment.3. The tablet device as recited in claim 4 , wherein the processor uses the first and the second signals cooperatively provided by the first and second sensors claim 4 , respectively claim 4 , to determine the folded state of the ...

TABLET DEVICE WITH PEEK MODE OPERATION

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. A method performed by a tablet device having a display and first sensor coupled to a processor , comprising:determining that the tablet device is attached to a foldable cover, the foldable cover comprising a plurality of independently foldable segments comprising a first segment at a first end of foldable cover detectable by the first sensor and a second segment, the second segment at a second end of the foldable cover, the second end opposite the first end;only when it is determined that the tablet device and the foldable cover are attached to each other:using the first sensor to determine a folded state of the cover; andaltering an operating state of the tablet device by the processor in accordance with the folded state, wherein the altered operating state comprises:presenting visual content by the display at a portion of the device deemed to be viewable by the processor in accordance with the determined folded state.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , the foldable cover further comprising:a third independently foldable segment disposed between the first segment and the second segment.3. The method as recited in wherein in a second folded state claim 2 , the first segment is in contact with the display and the second and third segments are folded away from the display to reveal a corresponding second viewable portion of the display claim 2 , the second viewable portion of the display being larger than and including the first viewable portion of the display.4. The method as recited in claim 3 , further comprising a ...

TABLET DEVICE HAVING A DISPLAY OPERABLE IN PEEK MODE

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. Non-transitory computer readable medium for storing computer code executable by a processor in a tablet device having a display and a first sensor and a second sensor each coupled to the processor for operating the tablet device in accordance with a spatial relationship of a foldable cover attached to the tablet device , the foldable cover comprising a plurality of independently foldable segments comprising a first segment at a first end of foldable cover detectable by the first sensor and a second segment at a second end opposite the first end and detectable by the second sensor , comprising:computer code for determining the spatial relationship between the foldable cover and the tablet device, the computer coder for determining the spatial relationship between the foldable cover and the tablet device comprising:computer code for concurrently receiving and processing a first and second signal from the first and second sensors by the processor, wherein when the first signal indicates that the first segment is not detected by the first sensor and the second signal indicates that the second sensor detects the second segment, the processor determines that the spatial relationship between the foldable cover and the tablet device is a first folded state whereby only a first portion of the display corresponding to the first segment is viewable, the fist viewable portion being smaller than the display, andcomputer code for presenting visual content by the display by the processor only at the first portion of the display that is ...

ACCESSORY DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. An accessory unit , comprising:an accessory body; anda magnetic assembly pivotally connected to the accessory body, comprising:a first plurality of magnetic elements arranged adjacent one another in a first relative size order along a first line and arranged according to a first polarity pattern of alternating magnetic polarities, anda second plurality of magnetic elements arranged adjacent to one another in a second relative size order along the first line and according to a second polarity pattern of alternating magnetic polarities.2. The accessory unit as recited in claim 1 , wherein the magnetic assembly is arranged to magnetically attach the accessory unit to a host unit claim 1 , wherein the accessory body has a size and shape in accordance with the host unit.3. The accessory unit as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first and second size orders and the first and second polarity patterns are complementary of each other.412121212. The accessory unit as recited in claim 3 , wherein the first polarity pattern is {P claim 3 ,P claim 3 ,P} and wherein the second polarity pattern is {P claim 3 ,P claim 3 ,P} claim 3 , wherein P is a first polarity and P is an opposite polarity.5. The accessory unit as recited in claim 3 , wherein the first relative size order is {2L claim 3 ,1L claim 3 ,1L} and wherein the second relative size order is {1 L claim 3 ,1L claim 3 ,2L} claim 3 , wherein 1L is an effective unit magnet length and 2L is about twice the effective unit magnet length.611. The accessory unit as recited in claim 5 , ...

Electronic Device Assemblies

An electronic device may have a conductive housing. A dielectric structure may be mounted in the conductive housing to form an antenna window. An electrical component such as a camera, light sensor, or other device may press against a conductive foam structure. A printed circuit may have conductive traces that form an antenna ground and antenna resonating element. The printed circuit may be wrapped around a support structure. The electrical component, the conductive foam structure, and the printed circuit wrapped around the support structure may be compressed between a display cover layer and the antenna window. A camera window may be attached to a camera window trim using multiple adhesives. The trim may have a curved exterior surface that matches a curved housing surface. A flexible printed circuit cable may have a folded portion. A band structure may surround the folded portion to form a service loop. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a dielectric structure;a support structure;a flexible printed circuit that is wrapped around the support structure and that includes conductive traces that form an antenna ground and an antenna resonating element in an antenna; anda conductive foam structure that presses against the antenna ground and that pushes the support structure and the antenna resonating element against the dielectric structure.2. The electronic device defined in further comprising a conductive housing claim 1 , wherein the dielectric structure is configured to form an antenna window in the conductive housing.3. The electronic device defined in further comprises an electronic component claim 2 , wherein the conductive foam structure is compressed between the electronic component and the antenna ground.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the electronic component comprises a camera.5. The electronic device defined in further comprising a display cover layer mounted on a front surface of the conductive housing claim 4 , wherein the camera claim 4 , ...

HANDHELD PORTABLE DEVICE

A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing. 125-. (canceled)26. A method of forming a housing for an electronic device using a single billet of material comprising:machining the billet to form an exterior surface of the housing, the exterior surface including curved side walls transitioning into a substantially flat bottom surface;machining the billet to form an interior cavity, a portion of the interior cavity substantially flat and parallel to the substantially flat bottom surface;machining the billet to form interior sidewalls including ledges that extend from the interior sidewalls, the ledges including a surface, proximately parallel to the flat bottom surface, for receiving a trim bead and a cover;machining the billet to form support shelves for attaching corner brackets to the housing; andbonding and electrically grounding the corner brackets to the housing.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the corner brackets include a surface for receiving a corner portion of the trim bead and the cover claim 26 , the surface aligned with and at a proximately same height as the surface on the ledges.28. The method of claim 26 , wherein a width of the ledges varies around a perimeter of the interior cavity.29. The method of claim 26 , further comprising: removing a portion of the ledges to allow a component to be installed proximate to the interior sidewalls in the interior cavity.30. The method of claim 26 , wherein the component is a switch with a controlling portion extending through an ...

COVER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. (canceled)2. An accessory device capable of wirelessly providing power to a portable electronic device magnetically attached thereto , the accessory device comprising: a magnetic element capable of magnetically attaching the body to a magnetically attractive portion of a housing of the portable electronic device in a pre-determined orientation and alignment, wherein the magnetic attachment is such that the portable electronic device and the accessory device form a cooperative electronic system that (i) is portable and (ii) is capable of performing operations and providing functions that cannot be provided by the accessory device and the portable electronic device individually, and', 'a power transmitting unit capable of transmitting power wirelessly to a power receiving unit carried by the portable electronic device when the body is magnetically attached to the magnetically attractive portion of the housing only in the pre-determined orientation and alignment, wherein the power wirelessly passes through an RF transmissive portion of the body from the power transmitting unit to the power receiving unit., 'a body that defines an internal cavity in which is carried3. The accessory device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the portable electronic device includes a portable charge storage device.4. The accessory device as recited in claim 3 , wherein when the portable charge storage device has a current charge state that is fully charged claim 3 , the wireless power receiving unit is not enabled to receive power from the wireless ...

Slide input component assemblies of an electronic device and methods for making the same

Slide input component assemblies of an electronic device and methods for making the same are provided. In some embodiments, a slide input component assembly may include a slide button subassembly that may have a knob, a base, a retention mechanism that may couple the knob to the base, and a shell part that may be provided about at least a portion of the base. The slide input component assembly may also include a slide switch subassembly that may have a switch that may be configured to move along a switch path when the slide button subassembly moves along a button path.

Fabric-Covered Electronic Device with Touch Sensor

An electronic device such as a speaker device may have a curved housing characterized by a vertical longitudinal axis. A layer of fabric may cover the curved housing. A touch sensor may be used to detect touch input on the layer of fabric. The touch sensor may include capacitive touch sensor electrodes including drive lines and sense lines. In some arrangements, the touch sensor is formed from conductive strands in the layer of fabric. In other arrangements, the touch sensor is formed from conductive traces on a substrate. The substrate may be formed from portions of the curved housing or may be formed from a layer that is separate from the housing. Light-emitting components and/or fabric with different visual characteristics may be used to mark where the touch-sensitive regions of the fabric are located. The touch-sensitive regions may be shaped as media control symbols. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a cylindrical housing;a speaker in the cylindrical housing configured to emit sound;a fabric layer covering most of the cylindrical housing, wherein the fabric layer has openings through which the sound passes; anda touch sensor that detects touch input on the fabric layer.2. The electronic device defined in further comprising control circuitry that controls the speaker in response to the touch input on the fabric layer.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the touch sensor comprises drive lines and sense lines.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the drive lines and the sense lines comprise conductive traces on a substrate.5. The electronic device defined in wherein the substrate is formed from a portion of the housing.6. The electronic device defined in wherein the substrate comprises additional openings through which the sound passes.7. The electronic device defined in wherein the drive lines and the sense lines are formed from conductive strands in the fabric layer.8. The electronic device defined in further comprising a light-emitting layer ...

KEYBOARD ACCESSORY FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An accessory device for an electronic device is described. The accessory device may include a cover section and a keyboard section. The cover section may include a receiving surface that engages the electronic device. The cover section may include electrical contacts designed to electrically couple with contacts on the electronic device. The cover section may include several magnets designed to magnetically couple with magnets within the electronic device. The keyboard section may include a keyboard and one or more channels designed to receive and position the electronic device in a usable configuration with the keyboard. Several magnets may surround each channel, and may magnetically couple with magnets within (and along an edge of) the electronic device. The magnetic circuits formed between the channel magnets and the device magnets may counter, or offset, forces that otherwise remove the electronic device from the channel in an undesired manner. 1. An accessory device for use with an electronic device , the accessory device comprising:a cover section that defines a receiving surface for the electronic device, the cover section comprising electrical contacts located on the receiving surface, the electrical contacts configured to electrically couple to the electronic device;a cover magnet located in the cover section, the cover magnet capable of magnetically coupling with a device magnet in the electronic device; anda keyboard section rotatably coupled to the cover section, the keyboard section comprising a keyboard and a channel, the channel capable of receiving the electronic device when the electronic device is coupled to the cover section.2. The accessory device of claim 1 , wherein the cover section comprises:a first segment having a first size; anda second segment rotatably coupled to the first segment, the second segment having a second size different from the first size.3. The accessory device of claim 2 , wherein the first size is greater than the second ...

HANDHELD PORTABLE DEVICE

A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing. 120-. (canceled)21. An electronic device comprising:a display;a cover positioned over the display; and a metal component defining at least three sidewalls and a first portion of a bottom of the housing; and', 'a polymer antenna window defining at least a portion of a sidewall and a second portion of the bottom of the housing; and, 'a housing at least partially enclosing the housing and coupled to the cover, the housing comprisingan antenna positioned within the housing and below the polymer antenna window.22. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the antenna is configured to receive wireless data signals from a cellular data network.23. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein:the bottom of the housing defines a substantially flat portion;the sidewall defines a curved portion that extends from the substantially flat portion of the bottom of the housing; andthe polymer antenna window extends at least partially along the curved portion and ends proximate to the substantially flat portion.24. The electronic device of claim 23 , wherein the polymer antenna window and the metal component cooperate to define a smooth continuous surface.25. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein:the metal component is a machined billet of aluminum material; andthe metal component defines a speaker grill formed along one of the at least three sidewalls.26. The electronic device of claim 25 , wherein:the sidewall defines a curved exterior surface of the ...

Electronic Device Assemblies

An electronic device may have a conductive housing. A dielectric structure may be mounted in the conductive housing to form an antenna window. An electrical component such as a camera, light sensor, or other device may press against a conductive foam structure. A printed circuit may have conductive traces that form an antenna ground and antenna resonating element. The printed circuit may be wrapped around a support structure. The electrical component, the conductive foam structure, and the printed circuit wrapped around the support structure may be compressed between a display cover layer and the antenna window. A camera window may be attached to a camera window trim using multiple adhesives. The trim may have a curved exterior surface that matches a curved housing surface. A flexible printed circuit cable may have a folded portion. A band structure may surround the folded portion to form a service loop. 1. A flex circuit cable assembly , comprising:a first component;a second component;a flexible printed circuit cable having a first end that is coupled to the first component, having a second end that is coupled to the second component, and having a folded portion; anda band structure that extends around the folded portion of the flexible printed circuit cable to form a service loop in the flexible printed circuit cable.2. The flex circuit cable assembly defined in wherein the band structure is attached to at least some of the flexible printed circuit cable with adhesive.3. The flex circuit cable assembly defined in wherein the band structure has at least one interior surface portion that is free of adhesive so that a layer of the flexible printed circuit cable in the folded portion is free to slide relative to the band structure to adjust the service loop.4. The flex circuit cable assembly defined in wherein the band structure is formed from an elastomeric loop.5. The flex circuit cable assembly defined in wherein the elastomeric loop has an inner surface that ...

Cover

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

COVER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1. An accessory device capable of separable magnetic attachment to a portable electronic device , the accessory device comprising: (i) an input device capable of detecting a tactile input and responding to the tactile input by providing a control signal,', '(ii) a magnetic element capable of magnetically attaching the body, in a pre- determined orientation and alignment, to a housing of the portable electronic device, and', '(iii) a communication port, wherein when the body and the housing are magnetically attached to each other, a communication channel, between the communication port and the portable electronic device, is established that is capable of carrying the control signal that causes the portable electronic device to perform an operation that the portable electronic device is only capable of performing in response to the control signal., 'a body that is capable of carrying2. The accessory device as recited in wherein the input device is a keyboard.3. The accessory device as recited in wherein the input device is a touch pad.4. The accessory device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the accessory device further includes a single piece flap attached to the body claim 1 , wherein the single piece flap carries the input device.5. The accessory device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the portable electronic device includes a charge storage device.6. The accessory device as recited in claim 5 , the body further comprising:an external power connector capable of receiving external power from an external power supply and passing ...

Cover

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Cover

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

COVER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. 1a magnet;a sensor; anda display capable of displaying a first visual content at a first portion and displaying a second visual content at a second portion in accordance with a relative position of the magnet and the sensor.. A portable electronic device, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/277,800, filed Feb. 15, 2019, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,580,556, entitled “Cover for an Electronic Device,” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/677,214, filed Aug. 15, 2017, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,236,106, entitled “Cover for an Electronic Device,” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/408,204, filed Jan. 17, 2017, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,773,598, entitled “Cover for an Electronic Device,” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/081,310, filed Mar. 25, 2016, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,568,954, entitled “Cover for an Electronic Device,” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/590,904, filed Jan. 6, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,329,630, entitled “Cover,” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/340,449, filed Jul. 24, 2014, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,975,991, entitled “Cover,” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/621,173, filed Sep. 15, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,884,730, entitled “Multi-Peek Mode Tablet Device,” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/971,536, filed Dec. 17, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,344,836, entitled “Consumer Electronic Product,” ...

HANDHELD PORTABLE DEVICE

A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing. 125-. (canceled)26. An electronic device , comprising: a lower portion defining a flat bottom surface;', 'an upper portion defining an opening;', 'a ledge formed around a perimeter of the opening; and', 'a set of side surfaces that extend between the lower portion and the upper portion to define a curved profile;, 'a housing machined from a billet of material and comprisinga display positioned within the opening of the housing; anda cover positioned over the display and coupled to the ledge.27. The electronic device of claim 26 , wherein a side surface of the set of side surfaces defines a button opening that is configured to receive a button.28. The electronic device of claim 26 , wherein:the housing includes an interior surface defining a portion of an interior volume; andthe housing defines a boss along the interior surface that is configured to mount a printed circuit board.29. The electronic device of claim 28 , further wherein the boss includes a threaded feature configured to receive a fastener.30. The electronic device of claim 26 , wherein:the housing includes an interior surface defining a portion of an interior volume; andthe housing defines a raised column that extends into the interior volume and is configured to receive a fastener.31. The electronic device of claim 26 , wherein:the housing defines an interior volume;the electronic device includes an audio element positioned within the interior volume; anda side surface of the set ...

Protective cover

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Electronic device with magnetic attachment

APLIP790.AU A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The 5 magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. C)*

Protective cover arranged to protect a display of a tablet computer and method for manufacturing the same

PROTECTIVE COVERAGE AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVABLY FIXING A PROTECTIVE COVERAGE TO A TABLET COMPUTER

dispositivo acessório com união magnética. um mecanismo de união magnética e método são descritos. o mecanismo de união magnética pode ser usado para unir de modo remível pelo menos dois objetos em uma configuração preferida sem prendedores e sem intervenção externa. o mecanismo de união magnética pode ser usado para unir de modo remível um dispositivo acessório em um dispositivo eletrônico. o dispositivo acessório pode ser usado para ampliar a funcionalidade de utilidade do dispositivo eletrônico. accessory device with magnetic union. a magnetic joining mechanism and method are described. the magnetic joining mechanism can be used to remotely join at least two objects in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. the magnetic coupling mechanism can be used to remotely connect an accessory device to an electronic device. the accessory device can be used to extend the utility functionality of the electronic device.

Accessory device with magnetic attachment

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can he used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Accessory unit and pivoting magnetic assembly

Electronic device with magnetic attachment

Electronic device with magnetic attachment

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. he magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Handheld portable device

A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing.

Electronic device with magnetic attachment

OF THE DISCLOSUREA magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. Themagnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Handheld portable device

A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing.

Tablet device with peek mode operation

OF TIE DISCLOSURE A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to reteasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without extermai intervention. The s magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to relasably anach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Device with foldable cover and user interface for the device

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Tablet device having a display operable in peek mode

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Cover for an electronic device

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Sensor fusion

Accurate and reliable techniques for determining a current status of an accessory device in relation to an electronic device are described.

Electronic device with magnetic attachment

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. he magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Sensor fusion

Accurate and reliable techniques for determining a current status of an accessory device in relation to an electronic device are described.

Fabric-Covered Electronic Device with Touch Sensor

An electronic device such as a speaker device may have a curved housing characterized by a vertical longitudinal axis. A layer of fabric may cover the curved housing. A touch sensor may be used to detect touch input on the layer of fabric. The touch sensor may include capacitive touch sensor electrodes including drive lines and sense lines. In some arrangements, the touch sensor is formed from conductive strands in the layer of fabric. In other arrangements, the touch sensor is formed from conductive traces on a substrate. The substrate may be formed from portions of the curved housing or may be formed from a layer that is separate from the housing. Light-emitting components and/or fabric with different visual characteristics may be used to mark where the touch-sensitive regions of the fabric are located. The touch-sensitive regions may be shaped as media control symbols.

Dispositivo accesorio con fijación magnética

Dispositivo accesorio con fijación magnética. Se describe un mecanismo de fijación magnética para fijar de forma desprendible un dispositivo accesorio a un dispositivo electrónico. El dispositivo accesorio se puede usar para aumentar la funcionalidad de la utilidad del dispositivo electrónico. El dispositivo accesorio se usa como una cubierta del dispositivo electrónico que puede abrirse y cerrarse.

Dispositivo accesorio con fijación magnética

Dispositivo accesorio con fijación magnética.#Se describe un mecanismo de fijación magnética para fijar de forma desprendible un dispositivo accesorio a un dispositivo electrónico. El dispositivo accesorio se puede usar para aumentar la funcionalidad de la utilidad del dispositivo electrónico. El dispositivo accesorio se usa como una cubierta del dispositivo electrónico que puede abrirse y cerrarse.

Method of forming a housing for an electronic device

A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing.