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A computer case having an open and a closed configuration may comprise two or more sections. The sections may be foldably joined. A fastener may selectively maintain the computer case in the closed configuration. One or more of the sections may be adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a c

A computer case having an open and a closed configuration may comprise two or more sections. The sections may be foldably joined. A fastener may selectively maintain the computer case in the closed configuration. One or more of the sections may be adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a computer. The sections adapted to receive a computer may comprise a cover. The computer case may be comprised of materials configured to allow the contents thereof to be scanned by a scanning device, such as an X-ray. Portions of the case may allow for visual inspection of a computer disposed therein. A foldable container may be disposed between foldable sections of the case. The foldable container may be configured to receive and hold personal items during a security screening process.

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1. A bi-fold case to allow for convenient security screening of a computer, comprising: a first storage section comprising a first outer side, a first inner side, a first proximal end, and a first distal end opposite the first proximal end, the first outer side, first inner side, first proximal end,

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A bi-fold case to allow for convenient security screening of a computer, comprising: a first storage section comprising a first outer side, a first inner side, a first proximal end, and a first distal end opposite the first proximal end, the first outer side, first inner side, first proximal end, and first distal end defining a first pouch with a first pouch opening and a first pouch fastener coupled to the first pouch opening and configured to only secure the first pouch opening, wherein the first outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the first outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the first pouch, wherein the first storage section further comprises a third pouch including a third pouch opening, independent of the first pouch opening, and a third fastener to only secure the third pouch opening; anda second storage section comprising a second outer side, a second inner side having a surface area approximately equal to a surface area of the first inner side, a second proximal end, and a second distal end opposite the second proximal end, the second storage section comprising, a second pouch and the second storage section configured without an additional pouch, the second pouch configured to receive a computer, wherein the second storage section and the second outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the second outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the second pouch and a computer disposed therein, anda second pouch fastener configured to substantially enclose only the second pouch and thereby retain a computer therein,the second storage section foldably joined at the second proximal end to the first proximal end of the first storage section such that the second proximal end and the first proximal end are coupled adjacent one another to form a hinge configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the hinge,wherein the first and second inner sides are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated in an unfolded configuration,wherein the first and second distal ends are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated from one another in the unfolded configuration,wherein in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage sections laid flat upon a same planar surface, an object in the first storage section is removed from interfering with a scanner positioned above and below the second storage section to enable uninhibited scanning of a computer in the second pouch of the second storage section. 2. The case of claim 1, further comprising a fastener to selectively secure the first storage section and the second storage section in the folded configuration. 3. The case of claim 1, wherein the scanning device is an X-ray scanner. 4. The case of claim 1, wherein the inner side of the second pouch is configured to allow for visual inspection of a computer disposed within the second pouch of the second storage section when second storage section is in the unfolded configuration. 5. The case of claim 1, wherein the outer side of the second storage section is substantially opaque and the inner side of the second pouch comprises a substantially transparent material. 6. The case of claim 5, wherein the inner side of the second pouch comprises a mesh material. 7. The case of claim 1, further comprising a foldable container disposed between the first storage section and the second storage section. 8. The case of claim 7, wherein the foldable container is configured to fold between the first storage section and the second storage section when the second storage section is in the folded configuration, and wherein the foldable container is configured to open to form a container when the second storage section is in the unfolded configuration. 9. The case of claim 8, wherein the foldable container is configured to receive one or more personal items when the first storage section is in the unfolded configuration. 10. The case of claim 9, wherein the foldable container is configured to allow the one or more personal items disposed therein to be scanned by the scanning device. 11. The case of claim 9, wherein the foldable container is configured to allow the one or more personal items disposed therein to be visually inspected. 12. The case of claim 1, wherein the inner side of the first storage section comprises a pocket container, and wherein the pocket container is configured to receive one or more personal items and to allow the one or more personal items received therein to be scanned by a scanning device. 13. The case of claim 1, further comprising indicia indicating the case complies with a standard of a scanning authority. 14. The case of claim 13, wherein a portion of the indicia is visible. 15. The case of claim 13, wherein the indicia is embedded in the case and only visible through the use of a scanning device. 16. The case of claim 13, wherein the indicia comprises authentication means. 17. A bi-fold computer case to allow for convenient security screening of a computer disposed therein, the bi-fold computer case having a folded and an unfolded configuration, the bi-fold computer case comprising: a first storage section comprising a first outer side, a first inner side, a first proximal end, and a first distal end opposite the first proximal end, the first outer side, first inner side, first proximal end, and first distal end defining a first pouch with a first pouch opening and a first pouch fastener coupled to the first pouch opening and configured to only secure the first pouch opening, wherein the first outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the first outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the first pouch, wherein the first storage section further comprises a third pouch coupled to the first outer side, the third pouch including a third pouch opening, independent of the first pouch opening, and a third fastener to only secure the third pouch opening;a second storage section comprising a second outer side, a second inner side, a second proximal end, and a second distal end opposite the second proximal end, the second section comprising a second pouch configured to receive a computer, the second storage section configured without an additional pouch, wherein the second storage section and the second outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the second outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the second pouch and a computer disposed therein, the second storage section foldably joined at the second proximal end to the first proximal end of the first storage section such that the first and second proximal ends are coupled adjacent one another, the first and second proximal ends forming a hinge configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the hinge,wherein in the folded configuration, the first inner side is approximated to the second inner side, andwherein the first and second distal ends are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated from one another in the unfolded configuration;a fastener to selectively maintain the computer case in the folded configuration,wherein in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage sections laid flat upon a same planar surface, an object in the first storage section is removed from interfering with a scanner positioned above and below the second storage section to enable uninhibited scanning of a computer in the second pouch of the second storage section. 18. The bi-fold computer case of claim 17, wherein the scanning device is an X-ray scanner. 19. The bi-fold computer case of claim 17, wherein the second outer side of the second storage section is substantially opaque and the second inner side of the second storage section includes a substantially transparent material to allow a computer disposed within the second storage section to be visually inspected. 20. The bi-fold computer case of claim 17, further comprising a foldable container, wherein the foldable container is configured to fold between the first and second inner sides when the computer case is in the folded configuration and to open to form a container disposed between the first and second storage sections when the computer case is in the unfolded configuration, and wherein the foldable container is configured to receive one or more personal items when in the open configuration. 21. A bi-fold computer case to allow for convenient security screening of a computer and having a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration, the computer case comprising: a first storage panel comprising a first inner side, a first outer side, a first proximal end, and a first distal end opposite the first proximal end, the first inner side, first outer side, first proximal end, and first distal end defining a first pouch, the first distal end having a first pouch opening, wherein the first outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the first outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the first pouch;a second storage panel comprising a second inner side, a second outer side, second proximal end, a second distal end opposite the second proximal end, and a second pouch and the second storage panel configured without an additional pouch, the second pouch configured to receive a computer, the second distal end including a sidewall with a second pouch opening disposed substantially in the center of the sidewall, wherein the second storage panel and the second outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the second outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the second pouch and a computer disposed therein, the second storage panel foldably joined at the second proximal end to the first proximal end of the first storage panel such that the first and second proximal ends are coupled adjacent one another to form a hinge configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the hinge,wherein in the folded configuration of the foldable computer case, the inner side of the first storage panel is approximated to the inner side of the second storage panel,wherein the first and second distal ends are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated from one another in the unfolded configuration;a fastener to selectively maintain the bi-fold computer case in the folded configuration,wherein in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage panels laid flat upon a same planar surface, an object in the first storage panel is removed from interfering with a scanner positioned above and below the second storage panel to enable uninhibited scanning of a computer in the second pouch of the second storage panel,wherein the first pouch opening is disposed on the first storage panel and the second pouch opening is disposed on the second storage panel such that when the case is in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage panels laid flat upon the same planar surface, the first and second pouch openings are both oriented in a direction substantially parallel to the planar surface. 22. A bi-fold computer case, comprising: a first section comprising a first inner side, a first outer side, a first proximal end, and a first distal end opposite the first proximal end, the first inner side, first outer side, first proximal end, and first distal end defining a first pouch, the first distal end including a first pouch opening, wherein the first outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the first outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the first pouch;a second section comprising a second inner side having a surface area approximately equal to a surface area of the first inner side, a second outer side, a second proximal end, a second distal end opposite the second proximal end, a first sidewall coupled to the second inner side and the second outer side, a second sidewall extending substantially parallel to the first sidewall and coupled to the second inner side and the second outer side, a top wall disposed on the second distal end, a second pouch and the second section configured without an additional pouch, and a second pouch opening extending along the top wall and partially extending along the first and second sidewalls, the second pouch configured to receive a computer, wherein the second section and the second outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the second outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the second pouch and a computer disposed therein,the first proximal end of the first section foldably joined to the second proximal end of the second section such that the first and second proximal ends are coupled adjacent one another, to form a hinge configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the hinge,wherein in a folded configuration of the bi-fold computer case, the inner side of the first section is approximated to the inner side of the second section,wherein the first and second distal ends are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated from one another in an unfolded configuration,wherein in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second sections laid flat upon a same planar surface, an object in the first section is removed from interfering with a scanner positioned above and below the second section to enable uninhibited scanning of a computer in the second pouch of the second section,wherein the first pouch opening is disposed on the first section and the second pouch opening is disposed on the second section such that when the case is in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second sections laid flat upon the same planar surface, the first and second pouch openings are both oriented in a direction substantially parallel to the planar surface. 23. The computer case of claim 22, further comprising indicia, non-unique to the computer case, wherein the indicia indicates that the computer case complies with a standard of a scanning authority. 24. The computer case of claim 23, wherein a portion of the indicia is visible to scanning personnel. 25. The computer case of claim 23, wherein the indicia is embedded in the case and is visible only through the use of a scanning device. 26. The computer case of claim 23, wherein the indicia comprises means for authenticating the indicia. 27. The computer case of claim 22, wherein the second storage section comprises a retention member configured to secure the computer within the second pouch. 28. A method for providing a bi-fold computer case, comprising: providing a first storage section including a first inner side, a first outer side, a proximal end, and a first distal end opposite the first proximal end, the first inner side, first outer side, first proximal end, and first distal end defining a first pouch including a first pouch opening and a first fastener to secure the first pouch opening, wherein the first outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the first outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the first pouch;providing a second storage section having a surface area approximately equal to a surface area of the first storage section and including a second inner side, a second outer side, a second proximal end, and a second distal end opposite the second proximal end, the second storage section comprising a second pouch, the second distal end including a sidewall with a second pouch opening disposed substantially in the center of the sidewall and the second storage section configured without an additional pouch, the second pouch configured to receive a computer, wherein the second storage section and the second outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the second outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the second pouch and a computer disposed therein;foldably joining the first storage section to the second storage section at the first and second proximal ends to form a hinge configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the hinge such that the first and second proximal ends remain adjacent one another in both folded and unfolded configurations, wherein the second inner and outer sides are configured to allow the computer secured within the second pouch to be scanned by a scanning device without removing the computer from the second pouch,wherein in the folded configuration of the bi-fold computer case, the inner side of the first storage section is approximated to the inner side of the second storage section,wherein the first and second distal ends are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated from one another in the unfolded configuration,wherein in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage sections laid flat upon a same planar surface, an object in the first storage section is removed from interfering with a scanner positioned above and below the second storage section to enable uninhibited scanning of a computer in the second pouch of the second storage section,wherein the first pouch opening is disposed on the first storage section and the second pouch opening is disposed on the second storage section such that when the case is in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage sections laid flat upon the same planar surface, the first and second pouch openings are both oriented in a direction substantially parallel to the planar surface. 29. The method of claim 28, further comprising attaching a fastener to the first storage section and to the second storage section, wherein the fastener is configured to selectively secure the first storage section and the second storage section in the folded configuration. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the scanning device is an X-ray scanner. 31. The method of claim 28, wherein the second inner side is configured to allow for visual inspection of the computer disposed within the second storage section. 32. The method of claim 31, wherein the second outer side is opaque and the second inner side of the second pouch comprises a substantially transparent material. 33. The method of claim 32, wherein the second inner side is comprised of a mesh material. 34. The method of claim 28, further comprising attaching a foldable container to the first storage section and to the second storage section, wherein the foldable container is configured to fold between the first storage section and the second storage section when the first storage section and the second storage section are in the folded configuration, and wherein the foldable container is configured to open to form a container when the first storage section and the second storage section are in the unfolded configuration. 35. The method of claim 34, wherein the foldable container is configured to receive one or more personal items when the first storage section and the second storage section are in the unfolded configuration. 36. The method of claim 35, wherein the foldable container is configured to allow the one or more personal items disposed therein to be scanned by the scanning device. 37. The method of claim 35, wherein the foldable container is configured to allow the one or more personal items disposed therein to be visually inspected. 38. The method of claim 28, further comprising attaching indicia to the computer case, wherein the indicia is non-unique to the computer case and indicates that the computer case complies with a standard of a scanning authority. 39. The method of claim 38, wherein a portion of the indicia is visible. 40. The method of claim 38, wherein the indicia is embedded in the computer case and is only visible through the use of a scanning device. 41. The method of claim 38, further comprising including an authentication credential in the indicia. 42. A method for manufacturing a bi-fold computer case, comprising: providing a first storage section including a first inner side, a first outer side, a proximal end, and a first distal end opposite the first proximal end, the first inner side, first outer side, first proximal end, and first distal end defining a first pouch including a first pouch opening and a first fastener to secure the first pouch opening, wherein the first outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the first outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the first pouch, wherein the first storage section further comprises a third pouch including a third pouch opening, independent of the first pouch opening, and a third fastener to only secure the third pouch opening;providing a second storage section including a second inner side, a second outer side, a second proximal end, and a second distal end opposite the second proximal end, the second storage section comprising a second pouch and the second storage section configured without an additional pouch, the second pouch configured to receive a computer, wherein the second storage section and the second outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the second outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the second pouch and a computer disposed therein,foldably attaching the first proximal end of the first storage section to the second proximal end of the second storage section to form a hinge configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the hinge,wherein in a folded configuration of the bi-fold computer case, the inner side of the first storage section is approximated to the inner side of the second storage section,wherein the first and second distal ends are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated from one another in an unfolded configuration,wherein in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage sections laid flat upon a same planar surface, an object in the first storage section is removed from interfering with a scanner positioned above and below the second storage section to enable uninhibited scanning of a computer in the second pouch of the second storage section. 43. The case of claim 1, wherein the case is configured as a backpack and further comprising first and second shoulder straps coupled to the first outer side of the first storage section, the first and second straps configured to receive a user's shoulders to support the case. 44. The case of claim 1, wherein the case is configured as a backpack and further comprising first and second shoulder straps coupled to the second outer side of the second storage section, the first and second straps configured to receive a user's shoulders to support the case. 45. The case of claim 1, further comprising a handle coupled to the hinge and configured to support the case. 46. The case of claim 1, further comprising: a first handle coupled to the first distal end of the first storage section; anda second handle coupled to the second distal end of the second storage section, wherein in the folded configuration the first and second handles are disposed adjacent each other. 47. The case of claim 1, wherein the second storage section comprises: a first cushion disposed on an interior side of the second pouch, anda second cushion disposed on an opposing interior side of the second pouch, the first and second cushions configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the first and second cushions. 48. The computer case of claim 21, wherein the first pouch opening and the second pouch opening are accessible to a user in the folded configuration. 49. The computer case of claim 21, wherein the first pouch opening and the second pouch opening are accessible to a user in the folded configuration. 50. A bi-fold case to allow for convenient security screening of a computer, comprising: a first storage section comprising,a first outer side,a first inner side,a first proximal end,a first distal end opposite the first proximal end,a first pouch including a first opening and a first fastener, wherein the first outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the first outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the first pouch, anda third pouch coupled to the first outer side and including a third pouch opening independent of the first pouch opening and a third fastener to only secure the third pouch opening; anda second storage section comprising, a second outer side,a second inner side having a surface area approximately equal to a surface area of the first inner side,a second proximal end, anda second distal end opposite the second proximal end, the second storage section comprising,a second pouch including a second opening and coupled to the second inner side, and the second storage section configured without an additional pouch, the second pouch configured to receive a computer,wherein the second storage section and the second outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the second outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the second pouch and a computer disposed therein, andwherein the second storage section is foldably joined at the second proximal end to the first proximal end of the first storage section such that the second proximal end and the first proximal end are coupled adjacent one another to form a hinge configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the hinge,wherein the first inner side and the second pouch are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated in an unfolded configuration,wherein the first and second distal ends are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated from one another in the unfolded configuration,wherein in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage sections laid flat upon a same planar surface, an object in the first storage section is removed from interfering with a scanner positioned above and below the second storage section to enable uninhibited scanning of a computer in the second pouch of the second storage section. 51. The case of claim 50, wherein the second opening is disposed on the second storage section such that when the case is in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage sections laid flat upon the same planar surface, the second opening is oriented in a direction substantially parallel to the planar surface. 52. The case of claim 50, wherein the second pouch extends less than a length of the second inner side. 53. The case of claim 50, wherein the second storage section further includes a strap member extending over the second opening. 54. A bi-fold case to allow for convenient security screening of a computer, comprising: a first storage section comprising,a first outer side,a first inner side,a first proximal end,a first distal end opposite the first proximal end, anda first pouch including a first opening and a first fastener, wherein the first outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the first outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the first pouch; anda second storage section comprising, a second outer side,a second inner side having a surface area approximately equal to a surface area of the first inner side,a second proximal end, anda second distal end opposite the second proximal end, the second storage section comprising,a second pouch including a second opening and coupled to the second inner side, and the second storage section configured without an additional pouch, the second pouch extending less than a length of the second inner side, the second pouch configured to receive a computer,wherein the second storage section and the second outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the second outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the second pouch and a computer disposed therein, andwherein the second storage section is foldably joined at the second proximal end to the first proximal end of the first storage section such that the second proximal end and the first proximal end are coupled adjacent one another to form a hinge configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the hinge,wherein the first inner side and the second pouch are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated in an unfolded configuration,wherein the first and second distal ends are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated from one another in the unfolded configuration,wherein in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage sections laid flat upon a same planar surface, an object in the first storage section is removed from interfering with a scanner positioned above and below the second storage section to enable uninhibited scanning of a computer in the second pouch of the second storage section. 55. The case of claim 54, wherein the second opening is disposed on the second storage section such that when the case is in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage sections laid flat upon the same planar surface, the second opening is oriented in a direction substantially parallel to the planar surface. 56. The case of claim 54, wherein the second storage section further includes a strap member extending over the second opening. 57. A bi-fold computer case to allow for convenient security screening of a computer and having a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration, the computer case comprising: a first storage section comprising, a first inner side,a first outer side,a first proximal end,a first distal end opposite the first proximal end,a first pouch, anda first pouch opening disposed on the first distal end and in communication with the first pouch,wherein the first outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the first outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the first pouch;a second storage section comprising, a second inner side,a second outer side,second proximal end,a second distal end opposite the second proximal end,a second pouch configured to receive a computer and the second storage panel configured without an additional pouch, anda second pouch opening at least partially disposed on the second distal end and in communication with the second pouch,wherein the second storage panel and the second outer and inner sides are configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the second outer and inner sides and scan an interior of the second pouch and a computer disposed therein, the second storage panel foldably joined at the second proximal end to the first proximal end of the first storage panel such that the first and second proximal ends are coupled adjacent one another to form a hinge configured to enable a scanning device to scan through the hinge,wherein the first and second distal ends are disposed adjacent one another in the folded configuration and separated from one another in the unfolded configuration,wherein in the folded configuration of the foldable computer case, the inner side of the first storage section is approximated to the inner side of the second storage section and the first pouch opening and the second pouch opening are configured to be accessible to a user,wherein in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage panels laid flat upon a same planar surface, an object in the first storage panel is removed from interfering with a scanner positioned above and below the second storage panel to enable uninhibited scanning of a computer in the second pouch of the second storage panel,wherein the first pouch opening is disposed on the first storage panel and the second pouch opening is disposed on the second storage panel such that when the case is in the unfolded configuration with the outer sides of both the first and second storage panels laid flat upon the same planar surface, the first and second pouch openings are both oriented in a direction substantially parallel to the planar surface.