Patent ID: 8935438
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A system for expanding the capability of a portable computing device, comprising: a portable computing device including a device processor and at least one memory device storing instructions capable of being executed by the processor to perform any of a set of device instructions, the portable computing device further including a power source operable to power the processor; and a device skin comprising at least two skin portions that are connectable to encase at least a back surface of the portable computing device, each of the at least two skin portions including at least one functional device component, each of the at least one functional device component for a respective skin portion having a different function, the device skin having an inner surface shaped to match at least a portion of an outer surface of the portable computing device and an outer surface shaped to substantially track a shape of the portable computing device, the device skin configured such that, when the computing device is at least partially contained in, and coupled with, the device skin, the device skin is operable to: