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A case for a handheld computer system is described. In an embodiment, the handheld computer system comprises a personal digital assistant. The case has multi-functional capability. The case provides a protective housing for the personal digital assistant and includes a communication module which is

A case for a handheld computer system is described. In an embodiment, the handheld computer system comprises a personal digital assistant. The case has multi-functional capability. The case provides a protective housing for the personal digital assistant and includes a communication module which is integrated into the case for protection against damage, whereas the communication module transmits and receives data for the personal digital assistant. In an embodiment, the communication module comprises a radio frequency (RF) wireless communication device. In an embodiment, the case includes a front cover and a back cover coupled to the front cover via a double pin hinge. The personal digital assistant is inserted between the front and back covers, whereas the front cover protects the front of the personal digital assistant while the back cover protects the back of the personal digital assistant. The double pin hinge allows the front and back covers to rotate to a generally back-to-back position and to rotate to a generally front-to-front position, facilitating approximately 360 degree rotation about the double pin hinge by the combination of the rotations of each of the front and back covers. Additionally, the communication module is integrated into the front cover. The back cover includes a connector which couples to a communication port located on the back of the personal digital assistant, whereas the connector couples to the personal digital assistant inserted inside the protective housing formed by the front and back covers.

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1. A case for a handheld computer system comprising:a hinge; a first cover coupled to said hinge and having: an outer surface having an opening; a first thickness, and a metallic member coupled to said opening, wherein said metallic member has a second thickness that is smaller than said first thick

1. A case for a handheld computer system comprising:a hinge; a first cover coupled to said hinge and having: an outer surface having an opening; a first thickness, and a metallic member coupled to said opening, wherein said metallic member has a second thickness that is smaller than said first thickness; a second cover coupled to said hinge, wherein said hinge allows each of said first and second covers to independently rotate relative to one another to form a protective housing for said handheld computer system; and a communication module integrated into said first cover, said communication module configured to transmit and receive data for said handheld computer system.