Patent ID: 7688580
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of interchangeably attaching a plurality of different modular units to a protective case for an electronic device comprising: providing said plurality of different modular units that are capable of performing different functions when connected to said electronic device; covering said modular units with a modular unit protective housing that is substantially waterproof and substantially crush proof; providing a modular unit connector on said modular unit protective housing that is the same for said plurality of different modular units; providing an electronic device protective case connector on said protective case that interconnects with said modular unit connector and provides a sturdy, rigid connection; connecting a first modular unit, that performs a first function when connected to said electronic device, to said electronic device protective case using a latch so that said first modular unit and said protective case form a single, integrated, rigid unit; separating said first modular unit from said electronic device protective case by unlatching said latch; and connecting a second modular unit, that performs a second function when connected to said electronic device, to said protective case using said latch so that said first modular unit and said electronic device protective case form a single, integrated rigid unit.