Patent ID: 8966408
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: G06F,H04M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus adapted to be operatively coupled to a separate electronic device, the apparatus comprising: a body having an engagement end, a user interface area, and a bend located between the engagement end and the user interface area; a connector located at the engagement end, the connector adapted to couple to a corresponding connector on the electronic device; a user interface element carried by the body in the user interface area, the user interface element operable to perform at least one of: receiving a user input and displaying information; a plurality of conductive elements coupled between the user interface element and the connector for communicating electrical signals between the user interface element and the connector; and a plurality of tactile feedback elements provided proximate to the user interface element for providing tactile feedback to a user; wherein the bend enables the user interface area to wrap around a portion of the electronic device when the connector is coupled to the corresponding connector on the electronic device; and wherein the tactile feedback elements are located on opposite surfaces of the body.