Patent ID: 8665044
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: A45C,G06F,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A protective cover suitable for releasable attachment to an electronic device having a display with an outer protective layer and configured to present visual content, a sensor, and a processor coupled to the display and the sensor, comprising: a flexible flap having a size and shape in accordance with the display and foldable into a folded state with respect to the electronic device comprising: a first surface and a second surface most of which is configured to come into direct contact with the outer protective layer in a closed configuration, and a magnet disposed within the flap between the first and second surfaces and configured to provide a magnetic field at least through the second surface that is detectable by the sensor, wherein the processor uses the detectability of the magnetic field by the sensor to determine a folded state of the cover with respect to the electronic device and subsequently alter an operation of the electronic device in accordance with the folded state.