Protective case accessory with multi-function button for smart-phone device
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H04B-001/38
H04B-001/3888
H04W-004/00
H04M-001/18
H04M-001/725
출원번호
US-0938908
(2015-11-12)
등록번호
US-9698848
(2017-07-04)
발명자
/ 주소
Phang, Wayne
출원인 / 주소
Cane Wireless Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Meles, Pablo
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초록▼
A protective case accessory with integrated Multifunction button configured for attachment to a cellular smartphone device, facilitating the initiation of embedded features or software applications, or both, when attached to the Smartphone device. The invention includes a Multifunction button integr
A protective case accessory with integrated Multifunction button configured for attachment to a cellular smartphone device, facilitating the initiation of embedded features or software applications, or both, when attached to the Smartphone device. The invention includes a Multifunction button integrated into a protective case accessory and preferably uses a Bluetooth transceiver to connect wirelessly to a smartphone device to send and receive audio or data communication, or both.
대표청구항▼
1. A protective case accessory configured for attachment to a smart phone device, comprising: a protective case;a multifunction button removably embedded in the protective case or removably integrated with the protective case; anda wireless transceiver coupled to the multifunction button configured
1. A protective case accessory configured for attachment to a smart phone device, comprising: a protective case;a multifunction button removably embedded in the protective case or removably integrated with the protective case; anda wireless transceiver coupled to the multifunction button configured to communicate with the smartphone device and configured to initiate multiple functions of the smartphone device including at least one camera function and at least one among a push-to-talk (PTT) application, an up and down volume function, or a mapping application. 2. The protective case accessory of claim 1, wherein the wireless transceiver comprises a Bluetooth transceiver to wirelessly communicate with the smartphone device. 3. The protective case accessory of claim 2, further comprising a battery that powers the Bluetooth transceiver. 4. The protective case accessory of claim 3, wherein the Bluetooth transceiver uses a serial connection to transfer data to the smartphone device to initiate embedded features and software applications running on the smartphone device. 5. The protective case accessory of claim 1, wherein the multifunction button includes a switch to activate embedded features or software applications unrelated to the at least one camera function running on the smartphone device. 6. The protective case accessory of claim 1, further comprising a battery coupled to the wireless transceiver, and the multifunction button. 7. The protective case accessory of claim 1, further comprising an audio amplifier and a speaker embedded in the protective case. 8. The protective case accessory of claim 1, further comprising a battery coupled to the wireless transceiver, the multifunction button, an audio amplifier and a speaker. 9. The protective case accessory of claim 8 wherein the battery is further coupled to a voltage multiplier and voltage regulator integrated with the protective case. 10. The protective case accessory of claim 1, further comprising a connector to electrically connect to an audio accessory port of the smartphone device. 11. The protective case accessory of claim 1, comprising a connector to electrically connect to a charging port of the smartphone device. 12. The protective case accessory of claim 1, further comprising an opening in the protective case to retain the multifunction button, wherein the multifunction button operates independent of being retained within the opening. 13. The protective case accessory of claim 1, wherein the multifunction button uses a mechanical lever to press an existing button on the smartphone device. 14. The protective case accessory of claim 1, wherein the multifunction button is a self contained wireless device that can be detached and used separately from the protective case. 15. A protective case accessory configured for attachment to a smartphone device, comprising: a protective case;a multifunction button removably integrated with the protective case; anda wireless transceiver coupled to the multifunction button configured to communicate with the smartphone device and configured to initiate multiple camera and non-camera functions of the smartphone device without having to unlock the smartphone device. 16. The protective case accessory of claim 15, wherein the wireless transceiver comprises a Bluetooth transceiver to wirelessly communicate with the smartphone device. 17. The protective case accessory of claim 15, further comprising a battery coupled to the wireless transceiver, the multifunction button, an audio amplifier and a speaker. 18. The protective case accessory of claim 15, wherein the multifunction button is configured to activate select features or applications on the smartphone device without having to unlock the smartphone. 19. A multifunction button removably integrated with a protective case used to protect a smartphone device, comprising: a wireless transceiver coupled to the multifunction button configured to communicate with the smartphone device and configured to initiate multiple camera and non-camera functions of the smartphone device without having to unlock the smartphone device; anda housing for the multifunction button configured to be removably attached to the protective case via an opening in the protective case. 20. The multifunction button of claim 19, further comprising a battery coupled to the wireless transceiver, an audio amplifier and a speaker.
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