A cover for surrounding both an electronic device and a support on which the electronic device is retained includes a first portion defining a back of the cover to be positioned behind the electronic device and behind the support. The first portion includes at least one aperture for receiving a moun
A cover for surrounding both an electronic device and a support on which the electronic device is retained includes a first portion defining a back of the cover to be positioned behind the electronic device and behind the support. The first portion includes at least one aperture for receiving a mounting member configured to mount the support to a structure. The cover further includes a second portion defining a front of the cover. The second portion defines therein a cavity sized and configured such that when connected to the first portion about an outer periphery of the second portion, the cavity encloses the electronic device and the support. A heating element is coupled to the second portion and operable to heat the cavity.
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1. A system comprising: a support for an electronic device;a cover for surrounding the support, the cover including a first portion defining a back of the cover to be positioned behind the support, the first portion including at least one aperture;a second portion defining a front of the cover, the
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A system comprising: a support for an electronic device;a cover for surrounding the support, the cover including a first portion defining a back of the cover to be positioned behind the support, the first portion including at least one aperture;a second portion defining a front of the cover, the second portion defining therein a cavity sized and configured such that when connected to the first portion about an outer periphery of the second portion, the cavity encloses the support;wherein the second portion is pivotable relative to the first portion between a closed position, in which the outer periphery of the second portion is connected to the first portion, and an open position, in which at least part of the outer periphery of the second portion is spaced apart from the first portion;wherein the second portion includes an outer wall having an opening therein, and a translucent material covering the opening for viewing the electronic device through the cover when the second portion is in the closed position; anda heating element positioned within a pocket formed in to the second portion and operable to heat the cavity, wherein the second portion includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall spaced from and parallel to the first sidewall, and a third wall interconnecting the first and second sidewalls, the pocket extending at least partially on to each of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the third wall;a mounting member coupled to the support and extending through the at least one aperture in the first portion of the cover; anda structure to which the support, the cover, and the mounting member are secured, wherein the mounting member secures the support and the cover to the structure by extending from the support, through the at least one aperture in the first portion of the cover, and into engagement with the structure. 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising an electronic device supported on the support, wherein the cavity encloses the electronic device and the support when the second portion is connected to the first portion about an outer periphery of the second portion. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the electronic device is a tablet computer, and wherein the support is a docking station. 4. The system of claim 2, wherein the electronic device is a printer, and wherein the support is a mounting bracket. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the first and second portions are connected together along a pivot axis defined between the first and second portions. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the first and second portions are integrally joined at a pivot axis defined between the first and second portions. 7. The system of claim 1, further including a rigid plate configured to engage an inner surface of the first portion, the rigid plate including at least one aperture aligned with the at least one aperture in the first portion and through which the mounting member extends. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein the translucent material is removably coupled to the second portion using a fastener arrangement. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein the fastener arrangement includes hook and loop fasteners. 10. The system of claim 1, where the outer periphery of the second portion includes a fastener arrangement for securing the outer periphery of the second portion to the first portion. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the fastener arrangement includes hook and loop fasteners on the first and second portions. 12. The system of claim 1, further including insulation positioned in the pocket with the heating element. 13. The system of claim 1, wherein the second portion further includes a fourth wall opposite the third wall and extending between the first and second sidewalls, the fourth wall including a flap at least partly releasably engaged with a remainder of the fourth wall to provide access for connectors to extend from inside of the cavity to outside of the cover through the fourth wall. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the flap is at least partly releasably engaged with a remainder of the fourth wall using hook and loop fasteners. 15. The system of claim 1, further comprising a temperature sensor electrically connected to the heating element and operable to detect a temperature outside of the cover, the heating element being operable based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor. 16. The system of claim 1, further comprising a movable flap coupled to an outside surface of the first portion and aligned with the at least one aperture to inhibit entry of water into the cavity through the at least one aperture. 17. The system of claim 3, wherein the mounting member includes a bolt extending from the docking station and a nut for securing the bolt to the structure. 18. A system comprising: a support for an electronic device;a cover for surrounding the support, the cover including a first portion defining a back of the cover to be positioned behind the support, the first portion including at least one aperture;a second portion defining a front of the cover, the second portion defining therein a cavity sized and configured such that when connected to the first portion about an outer periphery of the second portion, the cavity encloses the support;wherein the second portion is pivotable relative to the first portion between a closed position, in which the outer periphery of the second portion is connected to the first portion, and an open position, in which at least part of the outer periphery of the second portion is spaced apart from the first portion;wherein the second portion includes an outer wall having an opening therein for providing access into and out of the cavity; anda heating element positioned within a pocket formed in the second portion and operable to heat the cavity, wherein the second portion includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall spaced from and parallel to the first sidewall, and a third wall interconnecting the first and second sidewalls, the pocket extending at least partially on to each of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the third wall;a mounting member coupled to the support and extending through the at least one aperture in the first portion of the cover; anda structure to which the support, the cover, and the mounting member are secured, wherein the mounting member secures the support and the cover to the structure by extending from the support, through the at least one aperture in the first portion of the cover, and into engagement with the structure. 19. The system of claim 18, wherein the second portion includes an arcuate protrusion sized and configured to cover a roll of paper housed within the cavity. 20. The system of claim 18, further comprising an electronic device supported on the support, wherein the cavity encloses the electronic device and the support when the second portion is connected to the first portion about an outer periphery of the second portion. 21. The system of claim 20, wherein the electronic device is a tablet computer, and wherein the support is a docking station. 22. The system of claim 21, wherein the mounting member includes a bolt extending from the docking station and a nut for securing the bolt to the structure. 23. The system of claim 20, wherein the electronic device is a printer, and wherein the support is a mounting bracket. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein the mounting member includes a bolt extending from the mounting bracket and a nut for securing the bolt to the structure.
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