A lanyard for carrying or wearing portable electronic devices is disclosed. The lanyard includes a neck cord having data carrying capabilities. The lanyard also includes a harness that physically holds and operatively couples the portable electronic device to the neck cord. When a portable electroni
A lanyard for carrying or wearing portable electronic devices is disclosed. The lanyard includes a neck cord having data carrying capabilities. The lanyard also includes a harness that physically holds and operatively couples the portable electronic device to the neck cord. When a portable electronic device is coupled to the harness, the portable electronic device can be worn around a neck and communicate with an input and/or output (I/O) device (e.g., earphones) operatively coupled to the data carrying cord. That is, the I/O device can send data through the neck cord to the portable electronic device and/or receive data being carried by the neck cord from the portable electronic device. The lanyard facilitates greater ease in wearing portable electronic devices and enables better approaches for managing wires between portable electronic devices and peripheral I/O devices.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A lanyard for an electronic device, comprising: an electronic device holder that physically and operatively mates with a handheld electronic device, one or more signals being transferred between the electronic device holder and the handheld electronic device when couple
The invention claimed is: 1. A lanyard for an electronic device, comprising: an electronic device holder that physically and operatively mates with a handheld electronic device, one or more signals being transferred between the electronic device holder and the handheld electronic device when coupled, wherein, when coupled, the electronic device holder supports the handheld electronic device from above such that the handheld electronic device hangs from the electronic device holder; a cord attached to the electronic device holder, and forming a loop for placement around a user's neck, the cord carrying one or more signals between the electronic device holder and a peripheral I/O device operatively coupled to the cord; and a cable having a first end that emanates from the cord and a second end that connects to an I/O device, wherein the cable emanates from a node of the cord and wherein the cable is hard wired to the cord at the node. 2. A lanyard for an electronic device, comprising: an electronic device holder that physically and operatively mates with a handheld electronic device, one or more signals being transferred between the electronic device holder and the handheld electronic device when coupled, wherein, when coupled, the electronic device holder supports the handheld electronic device from above such that the handheld electronic device hangs from the electronic device holder; a cord attached to the electronic device holder, and forming a loop for placement around a user's neck, the cord carrying one or more signals between the electronic device holder and a peripheral I/O device operatively coupled to the cord; and a cable having a first end that emanates from the cord and a second end that connects to an I/O device, wherein the cable emanates from a node of the cord and wherein the position of the node is adjustable along the length of the cord. 3. The lanyard as recited in claim 2 wherein the cable includes a connector that mates with a corresponding connector of the cord, the corresponding connector being located at the node. 4. A lanyard for an electronic device, comprising: a connector unit that physically mates with and that mechanically and electrically couples to a handheld electronic device, the connector unit including a body and at least an audio connector attached to the body, the audio connector interfacing with a corresponding audio connector of the handheld electronic device when the handheld electronic device and connector unit are mated together; a pair of cords that form a loop for placement on a person's neck, each of the cords including one or more electrical wires and an outer sheath disposed around the one or more electrical wires, the outer sheath covering a proximal portion of the one or more electrical wires, the pair of cords comprising, a first cord fixed to and emanating from a first side of the connector unit, a proximal end of the outer sheath of the first cord being attached to the body of the connector unit and a proximal end of the one or more electrical wires of the first cord being connected to the audio connector of the connector unit, a distal end of the one or more electrical wires of the first cord being connected to a first earphone, a distal end of the outer sheath of the first cord extending to a point between the proximal and distal ends of the one or more electrical wires of the first cord; a second cord fixed to and emanating from a second side of the connector unit, a proximal end of the outer sheath of the second cord being attached to the body of the connector unit and a proximal end of the one or more electrical wires of the second cord being connected to the audio connector of the connector unit, a distal end of the one or more electrical wires of the second cord being connected to a second earphone, a distal end of the outer sheath of the second cord extending to a point between the proximal and distal ends of the one or more electrical wires of the second cord; a first clasp fixed to the second cord at the distal end of the outer sheath of the second cord; a second clasp fixed to the first cord at the distal end of the outer sheath of the first cord; wherein the first clasp slidably receives the first cord between the proximal end of the first cord and the second clasp, and the second clasp slidably receives the second cord between the proximal end of the second cord and the first clasp, the clasps sliding along their respective cords in order to adjust the size of the loop formed by the first and second cords, the clasps providing a retaining force on their respective cords in order to hold the position of the cords when a desired size is found. 5. The lanyard as recited in claim 4 wherein the outer sheath is a woven fiber. 6. The lanyard as recited in claim 4 wherein the inner electrical wires include an inner conductive wire and an outer insulator. 7. The lanyard as recited in claim 6 wherein the connector unit includes an audio jack and a mechanical retention feature, the audio jack being for insertion into an audio plug of the electronic device, the mechanical retention feature cooperating with a mechanical retention feature located on the electronic device to secure the connector unit to the electronic device, an inner conductive wire of the first cord being electrically connected to a first contact of the audio jack, an inner conductive wire of the second cord being electrically connected to a second contact of the audio jack. 8. The lanyard as recited in claim 7 wherein the mechanical retention feature is located on a dummy data connector of the connector unit. 9. The lanyard as recited in claim 7 wherein the mechanical retention feature is located on a data connector of the connector unit. 10. The lanyard as recited in claim 4 wherein the first clasp includes a through-hole for slidably receiving the second cord between the connector unit and the second clasp, and wherein the second clasp includes a through hole for slidably receiving the first cord between the connector unit and the first clasp. 11. The lanyard as recited in claim 4 wherein the outer sheath covers the inner wire between the connector unit and the respective clasp, and wherein the electric wire extends exposed from the respective clasp to the respective earphone. 12. The lanyard as recited in claim 4 wherein the connector unit includes an input mechanism for controlling features of the electronic device. 13. A lanyard for an electronic device, comprising: an electronic device holder that physically and operatively mates with a handheld electronic device, one or more signals being transferred between the electronic device holder and the handheld electronic device when coupled, wherein, when coupled, the electronic device holder supports the handheld electronic device from above such that the handheld electronic device hangs from the electronic device holder, wherein the electronic device holder comprises an output mechanism; and a cord attached to the electronic device holder, and forming a loop for placement around a user's neck, the cord carrying one or more signals between the electronic device holder and a peripheral I/O device operatively coupled to the cord. 14. The lanyard as recited in claim 13 wherein the electronic device holder includes a connector that operatively interfaces with a corresponding connector of the handheld electronic device when the handheld electronic device is coupled to the electronic device holder, and wherein the cord is operatively coupled to the connector. 15. The lanyard as recited in claim 14 wherein the connector is an audio jack, the corresponding connector is an audio port and wherein the cord includes a conductive wire electrically attached to the audio jack. 16. The lanyard as recited in claim 14, wherein the connector provides a biasing force against walls of receptacle in a corresponding connector of the electronic device when the electronic device holder and the handheld electronic device are coupled. 17. The lanyard as recited in claim 13 wherein the cord is adjustable to different loop sizes. 18. The lanyard as recited in claim 13 wherein the electronic device holder includes a mechanical holding feature that secures and releases the electronic device to and from the electronic device holder. 19. The lanyard as recited in claim 13 further including a cable having a first end that emanates from the cord and a second end that connects to an I/O device. 20. The lanyard as recited in claim 19 wherein the I/O device is an earphone. 21. The lanyard as recited in claim 19 wherein the cable is an integral portion of the cord. 22. The lanyard as recited in claim 19 wherein the cable emanates from a node of the cord. 23. The lanyard as recited in claim 13, wherein the electronic device holder comprises a user interface for controlling the handheld electronic device. 24. The lanyard as recited in claim 23, wherein the user interface comprises a touch sensing device. 25. The lanyard as recited in claim 13, wherein the output mechanism comprises a display. 26. The lanyard as recited in claim 13, wherein the electronic device holder comprises a sensor. 27. A lanyard for an electronic device, comprising: an electronic device holder that physically and operatively mates with a handheld electronic device, one or more signals being transferred between the electronic device holder and the handheld electronic device when coupled, wherein, when coupled, the electronic device holder supports the handheld electronic device from above such that the handheld electronic device hangs from the electronic device holder, wherein the electronic device holder comprises a functional component of a device different from the handheld electronic device; and a cord attached to the electronic device holder, and forming a loop for placement around a user's neck, the cord carrying one or more signals between the electronic device holder and a peripheral I/O device operatively coupled to the cord. 28. The lanyard as recited in claim 27, wherein the functional component includes software. 29. The lanyard as recited in claim 27, wherein the electronic device holder extends functionality of the electronic device. 30. The lanyard as recited in claim 27, wherein the electronic device holder comprises a user interface for controlling the handheld electronic device. 31. A lanyard for an electronic device, comprising: a flexible neck cord for forming a loop for placement around a user's neck; an electronic device holder including a connector for anchoring an electronic device to the flexible neck cord, the connector including at least one electrical contact that comes into electrical engagement with a corresponding contact located on the electronic device when the electronic device is secured to the electronic device holder and wherein the connector contacts a single outer face of the electronic device when secured to the electronic device, wherein the electronic device holder extends functionality of the electronic device and comprises a user interface configured to control the electronic device, wherein the user interface comprises a touch sensing device; and an electrical wire having a proximal end connected to the electrical contact, and a distal end that extends to a head piece worn on the user's head, the electrical wire emanating from the electronic device holder and running at least partially along the flexible neck cord. 32. The lanyard as recited in claim 31 wherein the neck cord includes a first portion extending from a first side of the electronic device holder and a second portion extending from a second side of the electronic device holder. 33. The lanyard as recited in claim 32 wherein a first electric wire runs along the first portion of the neck cord, and a second electric wire runs along the second portion of the neck cord. 34. The lanyard as recited in claim 33 wherein a proximal segment of the first portion includes a sheath that surrounds the first electric wire, and wherein a proximal segment of the second portion includes a sheath that surrounds the second electric wire. 35. The lanyard as recited in claim 32 wherein the first and second portions of the neck cord are coupled together to form a loop. 36. The lanyard as recited in claim 35 wherein at least one clasp is provided to adjustably secure the first and second portions together. 37. The lanyard as recited in claim 31, wherein the electronic device hangs from the electronic device holder when the electronic device is secured to the electronic device holder. 38. The lanyard as recited in claim 31, wherein the connector provides a biasing force against walls of receptacle in a corresponding connector of the electronic device when the connector is secured to the electronic device. 39. The lanyard as recited in claim 31, wherein the electronic device holder comprises software. 40. A lanyard for an electronic device, comprising: a flexible neck cord for forming a loop for placement around a user's neck; an electronic device holder including a connector for anchoring an electronic device to the flexible neck cord, the connector including at least one electrical contact that comes into electrical engagement with a corresponding contact located on the electronic device when the electronic device is secured to the electronic device holder and wherein the connector contacts a single outer face of the electronic device when secured to the electronic device, wherein the electronic device holder extends functionality of the electronic device, wherein the electronic device holder comprises an output mechanism; and an electrical wire having a proximal end connected to the electrical contact, and a distal end that extends to a head piece worn on the user's head, the electrical wire emanating from the electronic device holder and running at least partially along the flexible neck cord. 41. The lanyard as recited in claim 40, wherein the electronic device holder comprises a user interface configured to control the electronic device. 42. The lanyard as recited in claim 40, wherein the output mechanism comprises a display. 43. The lanyard as recited in claim 40, wherein the electronic device holder comprises a wireless interface for allowing the electronic device to remotely communicate with another device. 44. The lanyard as recited in claim 40, wherein the output mechanism comprises a color indicator. 45. A lanyard for an electronic device, comprising: a flexible neck cord for forming a loop for placement around a user's neck; an electronic device holder including a connector for anchoring an electronic device to the flexible neck cord, the connector including at least one electrical contact that comes into electrical engagement with a corresponding contact located on the electronic device when the electronic device is secured to the electronic device holder and wherein the connector contacts a single outer face of the electronic device when secured to the electronic device, wherein the electronic device holder extends functionality of the electronic device, wherein the electronic device holder comprises a sensor; and an electrical wire having a proximal end connected to the electrical contact, and a distal end that extends to a head piece worn on the user's head, the electrical wire emanating from the electronic device holder and running at least partially along the flexible neck cord. 46. The lanyard as recited in claim 45, wherein the electronic device holder comprises a user interface for controlling the handheld electronic device. 47. The lanyard as recited in claim 46, wherein the user interface comprises a touch sensing device.
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