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20120008269 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE, SYSTEMS INCLUDING PROTECTIVE COVERS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A hard protective cover is configured to protect the display, or screen, and optionally the housing of a mobile computing device while the mobile computing device is not in use. When positioned over the display of a mobile computing device, the hard protective cover may provide protection without substantially increasing the thickness or other dimensions of the mobile computing device. The hard protective cover may also be configured to orient the mobile computing device in a working orientation and, in some embodiments, may enhance or add to the functionality of the mobile computing device. Systems including assemblies of a protective cover and a mobile computing device and, optionally, external devices, are also disclosed, as are methods for using hard protective covers. | 01-12-2012 |
20120008299 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING A MOBILE DEVICE - A system and apparatus providing protection and functionally for mobile devices by providing a protective cover, a variable angle stand, and a more convenient user input device. | 01-12-2012 |
20130114198 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A COMPUTING ACCESSORY AND SUPPORT ACCESSORY FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING THERETO - A computing system is provided with a portable electronic device, a computing accessory, and a multi-functional support accessory. The support accessory may provide a supportive configuration for supporting the portable electronic device in an upright, working position. The support accessory can also transition to a protective configuration for acting as a protective cover for the computing accessory. When the support accessory is in the protective configuration, the computing accessory can be inserted into, or otherwise protected thereby. When the support accessory is in the supportive position, the portable electronic device can be stabilized in an upright orientation by the support accessory. | 05-09-2013 |
20130259283 | MODULAR SPEAKER SYSTEM, COMPONENTS OF A MODULAR SPEAKER SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A multi-speaker audio system is configured to provide flexible use of speakers in any number of different environments. The multi-speaker system may include a stationary speaker unit and a portable speaker unit. The portable speaker unit may be operated in conjunction with, or separate from, the stationary speaker unit. When connected or otherwise used with the stationary speaker unit, the portable speaker unit may receive audio signals and pass at least some of the signals and/or corresponding data to the stationary speaker unit for output. When disconnected from the stationary speaker unit, the portable speaker unit may receive audio signals and output sound accordingly. The stationary speaker unit may also be able to receive audio signals and pass at least some of the signals or corresponding audio data to the portable speaker unit or output the data itself. The speaker units may be physically coupled to each other, such as by connecting the speaker units using an adapter or port, joining electrical leads, or nesting the portable speaker unit at least partially within the stationary speaker unit. | 10-03-2013 |
20130279096 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A protective cover is provided to protect a portable electronic device, including a display surface that includes a display screen. The protective cover may include a computing accessory such as a keyboard. One or more magnets in the protective cover may be configured to align with magnets located in the portable electronic device. Upon placing the protective cover over the display surface, an attraction force between magnets can secure the protective cover, including the computing accessory, over the display surface. The magnets may be located proximate edges of the protective cover a portable electronic device, and the attraction force may be the primary or only mechanism for securing the protective cover in place. Optionally, the attractive forces pass through the display surface without also passing through a side or peripheral surface of the portable electronic device. | 10-24-2013 |
20130341214 | GAMING ACCESSORY FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE, GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A case for a portable electronic device, such as a mobile telephone (e.g., a smart phone, etc.), a portable media player or a tablet computer, includes at least one game control element for use in playing a game on the portable electronic device. In addition to the game control element, the protective case may include a receptacle and a base, which may be part of the receptacle or operatively associated with the receptacle. The receptacle is configured to receive or otherwise carry the portable electronic device, and may be configured to protect the portable electronic device. The receptacle may be configured to move relative to the base in a manner that enables a user to select an orientation of a display of the portable electronic device relative to the at least one game control element. The at least one game control element may be moved between a storage position, where it may appear to be an integral part of the case, and a gaming position where it is accessible from a location laterally beyond the receptacle and any portable electronic device held by the receptacle. A gaming system may include a case and a portable electronic device. A gaming method may include use of the case to play a game on a portable electronic device. | 12-26-2013 |
20140179437 | GAMING ACCESSORY FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE, GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A case for a portable electronic device, such as a mobile telephone (e.g., a smart phone, etc.), a portable media player or a tablet computer, includes at least one game control element for use in playing a game on the portable electronic device. In addition to the game control element, the protective case may include a receptacle and a base, which may be part of the receptacle or operatively associated with the receptacle. The receptacle is configured to receive or otherwise carry the portable electronic device, and may be configured to protect the portable electronic device. The receptacle may be configured to move relative to the base in a manner that enables a user to select an orientation of a display of the portable electronic device relative to the at least one game control element. The at least one game control element may be moved between a storage position, where it may appear to be an integral part of the case, and a gaming position where it is accessible from a location laterally beyond the receptacle and any portable electronic device held by the receptacle. A gaming system may include a case and a portable electronic device. A gaming method may include use of the case to play a game on a portable electronic device. | 06-26-2014 |
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20120327580 | PROTECTIVE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A protective system is configured to protect a display, screen and/or housing of a portable electronic device while the device is not in use. The protective system also may connect to an accessory providing input/output functions for the portable electronic device. The accessory may provide a support element configured to orient and support the portable electronic device in a working orientation that is inclined relative to the accessory. The support element may include an elongated recess into which an end portion of the portable electronic device may be positioned. Such a channel may be at an incline and/or may be sized such that the portable electronic device is at a leveraged position within the channel such that the support element can support the portable electronic device in the working arrangement even in the absence of supplement support elements. | 12-27-2012 |
20120327594 | ACCESSORY AND SUPPORT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES, SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHODS - An accessory for an electronic device, such as a mobile computing device, includes a housing and a support element that are configured to support the electronic device in an inclined orientation. The support element of the accessory may comprise an elongated recess that receives a portion (e.g., an edge portion) of an electronic device to orient and support the electronic device in the inclined orientation. The accessory may also include a peripheral component, such as a user interface component (e.g., a keyboard, a track pad, etc.) or any other component that may enhance or supplement functionality of the electronic device. | 12-27-2012 |
20140139991 | KEYBOARD WITH SLOT FOR ORIENTING A TABLET COMPUTER DURING USE AND TABLET COMPUTING SYSTEMS - A keyboard is configured to protect the display, or screen, and optionally the housing of a mobile computing device, such as a tablet computer, while the mobile computing device is not in use. When positioned over the display of a mobile computing device, the keyboard may provide protection without substantially increasing the thickness or other dimensions of the mobile computing device. The keyboard may also include a slot for orienting the tablet computer or other mobile computing device in a working orientation. Systems including assemblies of a keyboard and a mobile computing device, such as a tablet computer, are also disclosed, as are methods for using keyboards with tablet computers and other mobile computing devices. | 05-22-2014 |
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20100297591 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION PROGRAM - A method for modifying behavior through a behavioral modification program run on a microprocessor-based computer which provides a user access to the program and generates a modification course associated with the user. During the program, the user participates in an educational module and possibly a communication component, and is associated with at least one modification task. The user provides task feedback, and is evaluated by the program based upon user feedback, for which a reward is provided to the user. The system provides a behavioral modification program, and consists of a microprocessor configured to execute program instructions residing in memory. The program prompts the user to begin, generates a modification course, executes an educational module and possibly a communication component, and associates a modification task with the user, for which task feedback is received. The user is then evaluated on their feedback and issued a reward. | 11-25-2010 |
20100297592 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO INDOCTRINATE AND REWARD A PEER OF A BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION PROGRAM - A method of indoctrinating an experienced user of a behavioral modification program run on a microprocessor-based computer as a peer for at least one other user of the behavioral modification program, which selects an experienced user to become the peer, associates the peer with the at least one user within the behavioral modification program, and provides the peer with at least one workflow task. The peer is evaluated and rewarded based upon their performance. The system indoctrinates and rewards a peer for their participation in a behavioral modification program, and consists of a microprocessor configured to execute program instructions residing in memory. The program selects a user to become a peer, associates the peer with a user, provides a workflow task, and evaluates and rewards the peer based on their performance. | 11-25-2010 |
20110287396 | Systems and methods for providing a behavioral modification program - A method for modifying behavior through a behavioral modification program run on a microprocessor-based computer which provides a user access to the program and generates a modification course associated with the user. During the program, the user participates in an educational module and possibly a communication component, and is associated with at least one modification task. The user provides task feedback, and is evaluated by the program based upon user feedback, for which a reward is provided to the user. The system provides a behavioral modification program, and consists of a microprocessor configured to execute program instructions residing in memory. The program prompts the user to begin, generates a modification course, executes an educational module and possibly a communication component, and associates a modification task with the user, for which task feedback is received. The user is then evaluated on their feedback and issued a reward. | 11-24-2011 |
20110288875 | Systems and methods to indoctrinate and reward a peer of a behavioral modification program - A method of indoctrinating an experienced user of a behavioral modification program run on a microprocessor-based computer as a peer for at least one other user of the behavioral modification program, which selects an experienced user to become the peer, associates the peer with the at least one user within the behavioral modification program, and provides the peer with at least one workflow task. The peer is evaluated and rewarded based upon their performance. The system indoctrinates and rewards a peer for their participation in a behavioral modification program, and consists of a microprocessor configured to execute program instructions residing in memory. The program selects a user to become a peer, associates the peer with a user, provides a workflow task, and evaluates and rewards the peer based on their performance. | 11-24-2011 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100297591 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION PROGRAM - A method for modifying behavior through a behavioral modification program run on a microprocessor-based computer which provides a user access to the program and generates a modification course associated with the user. During the program, the user participates in an educational module and possibly a communication component, and is associated with at least one modification task. The user provides task feedback, and is evaluated by the program based upon user feedback, for which a reward is provided to the user. The system provides a behavioral modification program, and consists of a microprocessor configured to execute program instructions residing in memory. The program prompts the user to begin, generates a modification course, executes an educational module and possibly a communication component, and associates a modification task with the user, for which task feedback is received. The user is then evaluated on their feedback and issued a reward. | 11-25-2010 |
20100297592 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO INDOCTRINATE AND REWARD A PEER OF A BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION PROGRAM - A method of indoctrinating an experienced user of a behavioral modification program run on a microprocessor-based computer as a peer for at least one other user of the behavioral modification program, which selects an experienced user to become the peer, associates the peer with the at least one user within the behavioral modification program, and provides the peer with at least one workflow task. The peer is evaluated and rewarded based upon their performance. The system indoctrinates and rewards a peer for their participation in a behavioral modification program, and consists of a microprocessor configured to execute program instructions residing in memory. The program selects a user to become a peer, associates the peer with a user, provides a workflow task, and evaluates and rewards the peer based on their performance. | 11-25-2010 |
20110287396 | Systems and methods for providing a behavioral modification program - A method for modifying behavior through a behavioral modification program run on a microprocessor-based computer which provides a user access to the program and generates a modification course associated with the user. During the program, the user participates in an educational module and possibly a communication component, and is associated with at least one modification task. The user provides task feedback, and is evaluated by the program based upon user feedback, for which a reward is provided to the user. The system provides a behavioral modification program, and consists of a microprocessor configured to execute program instructions residing in memory. The program prompts the user to begin, generates a modification course, executes an educational module and possibly a communication component, and associates a modification task with the user, for which task feedback is received. The user is then evaluated on their feedback and issued a reward. | 11-24-2011 |
20110288875 | Systems and methods to indoctrinate and reward a peer of a behavioral modification program - A method of indoctrinating an experienced user of a behavioral modification program run on a microprocessor-based computer as a peer for at least one other user of the behavioral modification program, which selects an experienced user to become the peer, associates the peer with the at least one user within the behavioral modification program, and provides the peer with at least one workflow task. The peer is evaluated and rewarded based upon their performance. The system indoctrinates and rewards a peer for their participation in a behavioral modification program, and consists of a microprocessor configured to execute program instructions residing in memory. The program selects a user to become a peer, associates the peer with a user, provides a workflow task, and evaluates and rewards the peer based on their performance. | 11-24-2011 |