Patent ID: 7944436
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An integrated protective layer for a computing device, the integrated protective layer comprising: a first layer formed from a first material, wherein the first layer includes a void that is dimensioned to that a portion of the first layer positioned on a perimeter of an available display area of a touch-sensitive display component on the computing device so as to overlay the touch-sensitive display component, and wherein the first layer is formed from a first material having a first characteristic compression force, wherein the first layer has a thickness that obstructs one or more gaps formed between a housing structure of the computing device and the touch-sensitive display component of the computing device; and a second layer formed on one or more regions of the first layer, wherein the second layer is formed from a second material having a second characteristic compression force, wherein the second layer is positioned relative to the first layer so that when the housing structure of the computing device is placed over the integrated protective layer, the second layer is compressed by an interior surface of the housing structure; and wherein the characteristic compression force of the first material enables the first layer to deform over the touch-sensitive display component without causing an input to register with the touch-sensitive display component; and wherein the characteristic compression force of the second material enables the second layer to provide resilient support to the housing structure when compressed by the housing structure.