Patent ID: 9189020
Filing Date: 2015-11-17
Classification: G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A protective cover for a portable computing device, the portable computing device including a front surface that includes a display, the protective cover comprising: a sheet including a front surface and a rear surface, wherein the sheet has a suitable dimension to cover at least the display of the computing device when the protective cover is connected with the computing device, the sheet further including a cut-out section that facilitates viewing of a reduced area of the display when the protective cover is connected with the computing device; and a plurality of electrically conductive contact members located on the rear surface and configured to engage with a plurality of contact members of the computing device when the protective cover is connected with the front surface of the computing device, wherein the electrically conductive contact members are configured to provide an indication that the cover is connected with the computing device and also identify a specific cover type based upon a specific pattern of connection between the electrically conductive contact members and corresponding contact members of the computing device so as to facilitate operation by the computing device of specific software applications associated with the cover.