Patent Publication Number: US-2019181904-A1

Title: Apparatus, system, and method for supporting, protecting, and viewing an electronic device

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims priority to currently pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/821,781 filed Aug. 9, 2015 entitled Apparatus, System, and Method for Supporting, Protecting, and Viewing an Electronic Device, which claims priority to Ser. No. 13/661,032 filed Oct. 25, 2012 entitled Tablet and Electronic Media Cover Protector and Handling Apparatus, which claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application 61/552,314 filed Oct. 27, 2011 entitled Electronic Device Protection Apparatus, the contents of all are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Technical Field 
     The invention relates generally to an improved cover and protector for handheld electronics, and more specifically to a more dexterous tablet cover which allows for easier handling and positioning for easier user interface. 
     Background Art 
     People are constantly on the go with their busy schedules, and typically are accompanied with a variety of tools to organize and conduct their daily lives including hand-held computers, cellular “smart” phones, electronic tablets, IPads, and other mobile devices. Electronic tablets (also known as tablet computers or just “tablets”) were conceptualized in the mid-20th century and became popular in 2010. Tablets can come equipped with large display surfaces and/or touch screens, sensors, physical buttons, and ports. 
     Tablets are typically larger than smart phones or personal digital assistants at 7 inches (18 cm) or larger, measured diagonally. Some examples of tablets include the Apple iPad, HP TouchPad, Blackberry Playbook, Motorola Xoom, Barnes &amp; Noble Nook, Toshiba Thrive, ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Amazon Kindle Fire, HTC Flyer, and other Android tablets. Some of these devices are large compared to the size of a person&#39;s hand, which requires dexterity to operate with both hands. Additionally, many of the latest devices currently available to consumers are expensive and easily susceptible to damage from scratching or dropping. 
     As such, the present disclosure provides for an apparatus to better hold, position, protect and use these tools by providing an improved cover which may protect these tools from scratching and damage, and facilitate an improved user interface while sitting down without access to a table, while walking, while running, or other activities difficult to perform while simultaneously handling an electronic device. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the claimed subject matter. This summary is not an extensive overview, and is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope of the claimed subject matter. Its purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. 
     A system for viewing a handheld electronic device is disclosed herein, where the handheld electronic device having a front side and a rear side, the front side including a display for viewing by a user. The system includes a rear cover, an attachment fixture coupled to the rear cover, a support stand, a manual release, a handle, and a handle couple including a handle lock. The rear cover is coupleable to the handheld electronic device, and configured to cover at least a portion of the rear side of the handheld electronic device. The support stand is configured to support the handheld electronic device in a viewing position, the support stand including a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket configured to couple with the attachment fixture, the support stand further including a support arm coupled to the mounting bracket. The manual release is configured to toollessly decouple the mounting bracket from the attachment fixture. The handle includes a hand attachment configured to wrap around the back side of the user&#39;s hand. The handle couple is configured to rotatably couple the handle with the attachment fixture such that the handle can pivot about a rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the display when coupled with attachment fixture, the handle lock configured to toollessly decouple the handle from the attachment fixture. The handheld electronic device may be interchangeably coupled with the stand and the handle via coupling the attachment fixture to one of the mounting bracket and the handle lock, respectively. 
     According to one embodiment an apparatus for viewing a handheld electronic device is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a rear cover, a handle, a handle couple, and a support stand. The rear cover is configured to couple to the handheld electronic device, and configured to cover at least a portion of the rear side of the handheld electronic device. The handle includes a hand attachment configured to wrap around the back side of the user&#39;s hand. The handle couple includes an attachment fixture and a handle lock, the handle couple configured to removably and rotatably couple the handle with the rear cover, such that the handle can pivot about a rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the display when coupled with the rear cover, the attachment fixture configured to removably attach to the rear cover, the handle lock configured to toollessly couple and decouple the handle with the attachment fixture. The support stand includes a mounting bracket, a support arm, and a manual release, the support stand configured to support the handheld electronic device in a viewing position, the mounting bracket configured to removably couple with the attachment fixture, the support arm configured to attach to the mounting bracket, the manual release configured to toollessly decouple the mounting bracket from the attachment fixture. 
     According to another embodiment, a method viewing a handheld electronic device is also disclosed herein. The method includes coupling an attachment fixture to a rear cover; coupling the rear cover to the handheld electronic device, the rear cover configured to cover at least a portion of the rear side of the handheld electronic device; coupling the attachment fixture to a mounting bracket of a support stand, the support stand configured to support the handheld electronic device in a viewing position via the mounting bracket and a support arm coupled to the mounting bracket; decoupling the attachment fixture from the mounting bracket with a manual release, the manual release configured to toollessly decouple the mounting bracket from the attachment fixture; coupling the attachment fixture to a handle having a hand attachment configured to wrap around the back side of the user&#39;s hand; pivoting the display of the handheld electronic device about a rotation axis, the rotation axis being substantially perpendicular to the display when the handle is coupled with attachment fixture; and decoupling the attachment fixture from the handle with a handle lock, the handle lock configured to toollessly decouple the handle from the attachment fixture. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a back-perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an electronic device covering apparatus 
         FIG. 2  is a front-perspective view of an electronic device shown covered with the electronic device covering apparatus of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  illustrates one embodiment of an electronic device covering apparatus, and includes  FIGS. 3A-3G , each letter showing a different view of the embodied apparatus. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates one embodiment of an electronic device covering apparatus, and includes  FIGS. 4A and 4B , each letter highlighting a different aspect of the embodied apparatus. 
         FIG. 5  represents one embodiment of the handle device of  FIG. 4 . 
         FIG. 6  represents one embodiment of the electronic device covering apparatus, where the integration of the hard and soft materials is shown. 
         FIG. 7  is an exploded, front-perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an electronic device covering apparatus, with an exemplary front cover separated. 
         FIG. 8A  is an exploded, front-perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of the electronic device protector, with a front cover removed. 
         FIG. 8B  is an exploded, rear-perspective view of the electronic device protector of  FIG. 8A , with an exemplary front cover included. 
         FIG. 8C  is a detail rear-perspective view of an exemplary handle as shown in  FIG. 8A  as installed with an exemplary rear cover. 
         FIG. 8D  is a detail front-perspective view of the handle of  FIG. 8A , as assembled into an exemplary rear cover, illustrating one embodiment of its coupling mechanism to an exemplary rear cover. 
         FIG. 8E  is a detail rear-perspective view of an exemplary handle as shown in  FIG. 8A  as removed from the exemplary rear cover. 
         FIG. 9A  is an exploded partial rear-perspective view of yet another exemplary embodiment handle coupling mechanism to an electronic device protector. 
         FIG. 9B  is a rear view of  FIG. 9A  and a cross-section view thereof. 
         FIG. 9C  is a detail side-view of  FIG. 9B . 
         FIG. 10A  is a back-perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an electronic device covering apparatus. 
         FIG. 10B  is a back-perspective, exploded view of the apparatus of  FIG. 10A . 
         FIGS. 10C and 10D  illustrate the apparatus of  FIG. 10A , kept at different angles and orientations. 
         FIG. 11A  is a front-perspective, exploded view of the apparatus for protecting an electronic device, according to another embodiment. 
         FIG. 11B  illustrates the apparatus of  FIG. 11A  configured for a support stand having a base. 
         FIG. 11C  illustrates an apparatus similar to  FIG. 11A  engaged to a similar support stand. 
         FIG. 11D  illustrates the apparatus of  FIG. 11A , configured for a support stand having a support arm mount. 
         FIG. 11E  illustrates the apparatus of  FIG. 11A  with the front cover attached, and shows how the front cover folds to support the electronic device on a surface with an inclination. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present disclosure generally relates to an improved cover and protector for handheld electronics, and more specifically to a more dexterous tablet cover which allows for easier handling and positioning for easier user interface, and protection elements to avoid scratches, breaks from incidental contact and accidental drops, and possible theft. 
     Materials contemplated for the cover portions include dual durometer plastics or a combination of plastics with more elastic materials including neoprene or other fabric materials or synthetic fabrics. For the more rigid back portion that integrates with the handle portion of an embodied cover a harder material is used with preference to a plastic, carbon fiber, or aluminum type hard portion, wherein the softer less rigid front surface cover may include a softer durometer plastic, silicone, neoprene or other synthetic or fabric material capable of covering and securing the front surfaces of an electronic device. 
     In the following detailed descriptions of various exemplary embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown, by way of illustration, specific embodiments that may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. 
     In the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present subject matter, references are made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the present subject matter may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present subject matter, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present subject matter. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present subject matter is defined by the appended claims. 
     Some embodiments of this disclosure, illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words “comprising,” “having,” “containing,” and “including,” and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items. 
     It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although any devices, systems, and methods similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present disclosure, the preferred, devices systems and methods are now described. 
     Generally, the present disclosure relates to versatile use electronic tablet covers, and provides a tool to better hold, position, protect and use these tools by providing an improved handle and positioning cover which may protect the surfaces of these electronic devices, and allow for an improved user interface. Features of embodied apparatuses may generally include a tablet cover in a tray style, with a handle. More particularly, the apparatus may include an electronic device interface, a rear cover, and a removable handle affixed to the rear cover with rotational capability. Additional features may include a locking rotation system to allow the user to hold the tablet in the palm of the hand which allows more mobility and ease of viewing. An additional embodiment may include a strap to secure the handle, which allows the user to utilize the tablet system in a secure way, while the other hand is free, or even provide some increased use of the hand holding the tablet. 
     As described further below, additional embodiments may include a combination or blend of hard and soft plastic, synthetic or fabric material, fused together with a harder or more rigid part on the bottom surface of the electronic device, wherein a hard portion can interface and stabilize and support the embodied handle attachment. An additional embodiment relies on a softer material which integrates with the harder material, and the softer material covers and helps protect the corners and portions of the viewing face of the electronic device, additionally the softer front portion may offer reinforced stabilization and better resistance. 
     In one aspect of various exemplary embodiments, an apparatus for handling and protecting an electronic device is provided, the apparatus including an electronic device interface adapted for viewing a display screen of the electronic device, with the electronic device interface constructed of at least a first material with soft durometer, a rear cover constructed of a material with hard durometer, a handle rotatably coupled to the rear cover, fastening means to join the rear cover to the electronic device interface, with the electronic device contained therebetween such that, when assembled, the position of the electronic device is fixed relative thereto, and an overall shape being formed similar to the electronic device to be protected. 
     In one aspect of various exemplary embodiments, an apparatus for handling and protecting an electronic device is provided, the apparatus including an electronic device interface and a rear cover formed to a shape similar to the electronic device when assembled therewith, the electronic device interface permitting a user to view a display screen of the electronic device, a handle with an adjustable strap, the rear cover having a connection permitting rotatable attachment of the handle thereto, and fastening means joining the electronic device interface to the rear cover with the electronic device contained therebetween. 
     In one aspect of various exemplary embodiments, an apparatus for handling and protecting an electronic device is provided, the apparatus including means for protecting a front of the electronic device, means for protecting a rear of the electronic device, means for securing the rear protecting means to the electronic device, means for handling the electronic device, means for rotatably coupling the handling means to the rear protecting means, means for fastening the front protecting means to the rear protecting means with the electronic device contained therebetween, and means for restricting movement of the electronic device relative to the protecting means. Examples of said means are located throughout the present disclosure, and their equivalents. 
     The following figures and examples are intended to illustrate but not limit the invention.  FIGS. 1-23  feature embodied features in various views. The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. 
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an electronic device covering apparatus. Here, the electronic device covering apparatus (“apparatus”)  100  is shown including a rear cover  110  and an electronic device interface (“EDI”)  120 , each including various apertures  130  for interfacing with the tablet features (e.g., speaker, camera lenses, headphone jack, docking ports, microphones, various other ports). Accordingly, the EDI  120  is shown wrapped around the electronic device, exposing it at each aperture  130 . As illustrated and as discussed below, the rear cover  110  may be made of a material having a hard durometer, and the EDI  120  may be made of a material having a soft durometer. 
     Aspects of the apparatus  100  may include a harder backside portion corresponding to rear cover  110 , and a softer view-side portion corresponding to EDI  120 . Here, the apparatus  100  is illustrated showing a hard shell portion in relation to a soft shell portion. For example, the rear cover  110  may be made of a first material while the EDI  120  may be made of a second material that is harder than the first material. Also for example, the rear cover  110  may be made of a material having hard durometer (discussed below), and the EDI  120  may be made of a material having soft durometer (also discussed below). Moreover, according to one embodiment, a handle (not shown) may be added or integrated to rear cover  110  (also discussed below). 
       FIG. 2  is a front-perspective view of an electronic device shown covered with the apparatus of  FIG. 1 . Here, the apparatus  100  is shown installed, wherein it is used to cover and protect a tablet type computer or iPad. In particular, the EDI  120  is shown wrapped around the electronic device  10 , exposing its display and each of its apertures  130 . Likewise, the rear cover  110  is shown engaged with the EDI  120 , exposing/providing access to the electronic device  10  at each aperture  130 , and also exposing portions of the electronic device&#39;s front surface. 
     According to one embodiment the apparatus  100  may include an EDI  120  fastened to the electronic device  10  and configured to protect at least a portion of the front side of the electronic device while providing visibility of the display  14  to the user. The EDI  120  may be further configured to couple the rear cover  110  to the electronic device  10 . Moreover, the EDI  120  may be at least partially made of a first material, the first material having a first durometer, while the rear cover  110  be at least partially made of a second material having a second durometer, with the second durometer being harder than the first durometer. 
       FIG. 3 , including  FIGS. 3A-3G , illustrates one embodiment of the apparatus  100 , with the addition of a handle device integrated into the hard shell portion. Notably, the handle device is not shown in  FIGS. 3B-3G  for clarity. 
       FIG. 3A  specifically shows the back side (commonly understood as the non-viewing surface) of an electronic device covered with an embodiment of the apparatus  100 . Here, the visible features include a hard surface cover (rear cover  110 ), a handle  150 , and a handle couple  160  or attachment apparatus. Additionally an aperture  130  in rear cover  110  is viewable, which is an aperture that allows the user to access operations associated with the electronic device, as discussed above. 
     The handle  150  may include a handle base  151  and a hand attachment  153  (e.g., a handle strap). The hand attachment  153  may be configured to wrap around the back side of the user&#39;s hand. According to one embodiment, the hand attachment  153  may be adjustable to secure the user&#39;s hand within the handle  150 . For example, the hand attachment  153  may be configured to tighten around a plurality of hand sizes. 
     The handle couple  160  may include an attachment fixture  161  (e.g., a handle gasket) that attaches with or is otherwise fixed to rear cover  110 ) and a handle lock  162  (e.g., a handle pivot lock) which secures the handle base  151  to the attachment fixture  161 . According to one embodiment, the handle lock  162  may pivotally or rotatably secure the handle base  151  to the attachment fixture  161  such that the handle can pivot about a rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the display when coupled with the support attachment interface. According to one embodiment the handle lock  162  may be configured to rotatably couple the handle  150  with the attachment fixture  161  such that the handle  150  can pivot about a rotation axis  18  (see  FIG. 4 ) substantially perpendicular to the display when coupled with attachment fixture. Moreover, the handle lock  162  may be further configured to toollessly decouple the handle from the attachment fixture, as shown. 
     According to one embodiment, the handle couple  160  may be configured to secure the electronic device (e.g., a tablet) in place at a plurality of predetermined angles about the rotation axis  18  relative to the handle  150 . In particular, one or more elements of the handle couple  160  may include locking features that lock the electronic device in place, which may be manually overcome, such that the user may reorient the viewing angle of the electronic device about the rotation axis  18 . For example, the handle lock  162  may include click stops (see e.g.,  FIG. 12 ) which secure the tablet in place at given angle intervals. According to one embodiment, the handle couple  160  may secure the tablet in place at angle intervals ranging from 15 to 30 to 45 to 60 to 75 to 90 to 120 to 150 and to 180 degrees rotation. According to another embodiment, the handle couple  160  may be configured to secure the tablet in place at 30 degree angle intervals through 360 degrees. According to another embodiment, the handle couple  160  may be configured to secure the tablet in place at 8 to 12 predetermined angles distributed 360 degrees about the rotation axis  18 . This may be beneficial as it allows the user to view the tablet display in a consistent orientation, despite the particular orientation in which it is held. Accordingly, the user may find greater agility in using the electronic device. 
       FIG. 3B  specifically shows a side view just before the rear cover  110  is mated with the EDI  120  at an interface mating ridge  111 , which, as illustrated may be a hard-soft interface mating ridge. Also, additional apertures  130  are viewable, as described above. Similarly,  FIG. 3C  shows a side view just after mating of the two covers occurs, covering the interface mating ridge  111 . 
       FIG. 3D  shows the portions the front side (commonly understood as viewing operational surface) of an electronic device covered with the apparatus  100 . Here the EDI  120  is a soft cover that wraps around and covers the periphery of the electronic device&#39;s viewing screen (“display”)  14 . Optionally, the EDI  120  may include a film or transparent covering that also covers the display  14 . 
       FIGS. 3E through 3G  show various end views of the apparatus  100 , rear cover  110  and EDI  120 , along with their apertures  130 . 
       FIG. 4 , including  FIGS. 4A and 4B , is an exploded back-perspective view of another embodiment of the apparatus of  FIG. 1 , with the addition of a handle device that is attachable to the hard shell portion (back portion). For reference, rotation axis  18  may be generally defined as perpendicular to the display of the electronic device, with “forward” facing toward a viewing user. 
     Here,  FIG. 4A  shows the apparatus  100 , further including an attached handle. As illustrated, the handle  150  may include an attachment fixture  161 , a handle base  151  which interfaces with the attachment fixture  161  and a handle lock  162  (which secures the handle base  151  between the attachment fixture  161  and the handle lock  162 ). Also as illustrated, the handle  150  can pivot about the rotation axis  18 . 
     The attachment fixture  161  may be secured to the rear cover  110  (here a hard cover). For example, the attachment fixture  161  may be secured by conventional attachment means on the back surface (exterior surface) of the rear cover  110 . Also for example, the attachment fixture  161  may be secured to the rear cover  110  through a protrusion in the rear cover  110 , to which a portion of the attachment fixture  161  extends. 
     The handle apparatus may also include a hand attachment  153  (e.g., a handle strap), which may be adjustable to secure the user&#39;s hand within the handle apparatus.  FIG. 4B  shows a blown-up view of the hard cover (rear cover  110 )/soft cover (EDI  120 ) interface at the interface mating ridge  111 . 
       FIG. 5  represents one embodiment of the handle device of  FIG. 4 . Here, more aspects of an embodied handle apparatus contemplated in the present invention are shown, including the attachment fixture  161  and the handle base  151  locked down into place with the oversized handle lock  162 . For example, the proportionality of the handle lock  162  to the attachment fixture  161  (as well as to the rear cover  110 ), provides the benefit of increased support against torsional loading inherent in larger size electronic devices such as tablets and hand computers. 
     As illustrated, the handle lock  162  fastens to the attachment fixture  161 , with the handle base  151  riding therebetween. Here, the attachment fixture  161  is embodied as a round, bushing-type structure, the handle lock  162  may be embodied as a round dome, and the handle base  151  embodied as an annular structure with opposing arms extending outward, the annular structure sliding onto the bushing-type structure. Moreover, the handle lock  162  may be further configured to toollessly decouple the handle from the attachment fixture, as discussed below. For example the attachment fixture  161  and the handle lock  162  may threadably engage with each other. 
     In addition, the attachment fixture  161 , the handle lock  162 , and the handle base  151  are coaxial. In this way, the handle base  151  may rotate about the shared axis, allowing the user to rotate the electronic device. As discussed above, handle lock  162  may include interval stops which secure the tablet in place at given angle intervals. 
     According to one embodiment, the attachment fixture  161  and the handle lock  162  may also be sized based on the user&#39;s hand. In particular, the attachment fixture  161  and the lock  162  may have an outer diameter of approximately one half the user&#39;s hand width. For example, using an average hand width of about 85 mm (across 4 fingers), the attachment fixture  161  and the lock  162  may have a diameter of approximately 45 mm, or slightly greater that one half the hand width. While this embodiment of the handle device may require more materials, cost, and complexity than other attachments, the disclosed handle device may provide additional benefits. In particular, the disclosed attachment fixture  161  provides a much larger base that is inherently more capable to withstand torques induced by pressing the electronic device off-axis from its handle attachment point. This may be particularly beneficial in large screen devices such as tablets. In addition, by oversizing the lock  162 , it may comfortably fit in the palm of the user&#39;s hand and provide for ease of removal. For example, with a conventional, screw-type attachment, the large size of the lock  162  provides for a larger palm gripping surface. This may be particularly advantageous, as it may provide for toolless installation and removal. 
       FIG. 6  represents another embodiment of the apparatus. Here, more aspects of apparatus  100  contemplated in the present invention are shown. In particular, apparatus  100  may include a front cover  140 . Moreover, front cover  140  may be detachable as needed. For example, the removable front cover  140  may be secured using a toolless coupling, such as tongue and grooves, magnetic coupling, etc. 
     Additionally, the optional embodiment relates to the way the apparatus may be secured to an electronic device through tongue and grooves and sandwiching of the harder and softer cover materials. Here the integration of the hard and soft materials is shown, where a hard material (rear cover  110 ) is shown decoupled (left) and coupled (right) to a soft material (front cover  140 ). Alternately, the harder material may be the rear cover  110  and the softer material may be the EDI  120  using the tongue and grooves or interfacing at the interface mating ridge  111 , as discussed above. Alternately, the harder material may be the electronic device and the softer material may be front cover  140 . Moreover, in some embodiments, the soft material may be a combined structure of the EDI and front cover. 
       FIG. 7  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the electronic device covering apparatus  200  in exploded view form, to more easily view the individual components. Here, the electronic device is removed for clarity. Apparatus  200  may include a rear cover  210 , an electronic device interface (“EDI”)  220 , and a front cover  240 . As discussed below, in some embodiments, at least one of these elements may be removably or persistently combined with another. For example, according to one embodiment, the rear cover  210  may be incorporated as part of the EDI  220 , thereby eliminating the rear cover  210  as a separate element. 
     As illustrated, the rear cover  210  may be configured to cover and protect a rear portion of the electronic device. Here, the rear cover  210  is shown as a harder backside portion of the apparatus  200 . According to one embodiment, the EDI  220  may include a rear window  235  or opening exposing the electronic device, and the rear cover  210  may nest within the EDI  220 , hence covering at least part of the rear window  235  and the otherwise exposed back portion of the electronic device. 
     As discussed further below, the rear cover  210  may also function as a rigid support for a handle (see e.g.,  FIG. 8A ). As illustrated, the EDI may be configured to engage four sides of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be a tablet or similar device wherein the rear side of the electronic device has a surface area of at least 150 square centimeters or a diagonal length of at least 18 centimeters. 
     It is contemplated that a common rear cover  210  can be used while creating a variety of EDIs, each being conformed to fit different electronic device shapes. In particular, rear cover  210  may be designed as an interchangeable component for a variety of electronic devices, each having unique form factors, where the varying EDIs, such as EDI  220 , each share a common rear window  235 . This may provide many benefits such as simplicity of manufacture, reduced inventories, and lower cost. 
     The EDI  220  may be configured to cover, protect, and aid the user in better handling the electronic device. In particular, the EDI  220  may securely fasten to the electronic device, and provide a protective boundary. In addition, the electronic boundary interface may include an interfacing perimeter  230  that engages the electronic device on multiple sides. For example, the EDI  220  may conform to surfaces or features of the electronic device, such as its outside perimeter, rear plane, and front plane. It is understood that various electronic devices are contemplated, which may not conveniently be described in orthogonal terms. Accordingly, the EDI  220  may also conform to curves, lips, ledges, etc. as defined by the electronic device being interfaced with. According to one embodiment, the EDI  220  may be deformable or non-rigid. For example, EDI  220  may be constructed of at least one durometer of rubber, plastic, silicone, neoprene, or other synthetic compound that can be formulated with different durometers. A soft durometer may be between 30 Shore 00 and 50 Shore A, whereas a hard durometer may be between 51 Shore A and 75 Shore D. 
     According to one embodiment, the EDI  220  may be constructed of a plurality of materials and/or have variable structural properties. For example, the interfacing perimeter  230  of the EDI  220  may be constructed of a soft durometer material, whereas the back portion of the EDI  220  circumscribing the rear window  235  may be constructed of a hard durometer material, (e.g., forming a hard supporting lip). As such, the soft durometer material for the interfacing perimeter  230  of the EDI  220  may flex to allow insertion of the electronic device (not shown) into its front side of the EDI  220  (i.e., opposite the rear window  235 ). Likewise, the hard durometer material for the back portion of the EDI  220  may give greater structural support to the rear cover  210 . 
       FIG. 7  also illustrates the apparatus  200  with a removable front cover  240 . The front cover  240  may be attached to the EDI  220  or may be attached to the electronic device (not shown). Means with which to attach the front cover  240  may be a magnet  245 , pins, hinges, toolless couplings, or other similar attachment means known to those skilled in the art. The front cover  240  may include a plurality of fold sections  260  about which a user may fold the front cover in order to adjust viewing the electronic device display (not shown) upon placing the apparatus  200  onto a surface. 
     For example, when the front cover  240  is opened to expose a front display of the electronic device, it may be flipped behind and folded along one or more fold sections  260  forming a stand and such that the electronic device is viewable at one or more angles (see e.g.,  FIG. 11E ). For example, as illustrated, the removable front cover  240  including the plurality of fold sections  260  may be configured to toollessly couple and decouple from at least one of the apparatus and the electronic device. Moreover, as illustrated, the removable front cover is reconfigurable as a stand for the electronic device via one or more of the plurality of fold sections. 
     Furthermore, the apparatus  200  may be configured to secure the front cover  240  in a closed position. For example, the apparatus  200  may include a flap  270  and snap  280  to close and secure the front cover  240  to the apparatus  200 . As illustrated, the securing mechanism may be integrated into the front cover  240 . 
     Turning now to  FIGS. 8A and 8B , another embodiment of an apparatus  300  for protecting an electronic device  30  is shown. Apparatus  300  may include a rear cover  310  and an EDI  320 . As above, the apparatus  300  may include a front cover  340  (which, for clarity, is removed in  FIG. 8A ). Likewise, the EDI  320  may conform to the electronic device  30  and may at least partially envelop the rear of the electronic device  30  (which, for clarity, is not shown in  FIG. 8B ). 
     In addition, as illustrated, the EDI  320  may be adapted for viewing the display screen. In particular, the EDI  320  may be configured to cover only a small fraction of the front face of the electronic device  30 . For example, the surface area covered by the EDI  320  may be on the order of 5% of the total frontal surface area of the electronic device. To illustrate, where for example, the surface area of the front face of an 8 inch by 10 inch electronic device  30  may be 80 square inches, the surface area covered by the EDI  320  may be 3.56 square inches. The surface area of the aforementioned example may be computed by circumscribing a uniformly offset perimeter of approximately 0.1 inches on the face of the electronic device  30 . It is understood that irregularities corresponding to apertures installation features may be included. 
     Alternatively, all or part of the EDI  320  may be transparent to allow full coverage of the viewing screen. For example, the EDI  320  may include a clear screen generally aligned with the display of the electronic device. It is, however, contemplated that full coverage of the electronic device viewing screen by the EDI  320  may not be advantageous for a touch-screen interface. 
     As with the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIG. 7 , the EDI  320  in  FIG. 8A  may include variable hardness. In particular, the EDI  320  may be constructed of one or more durometers of rubber, plastic, silicone, neoprene, or other synthetic compound that can be formulated with different durometers. For example, a softer, low durometer material may be employed in the interfacing perimeter  330  of the EDI  320  to conform to the shape of the electronic device  30  and to protect the edges of the electronic device  30  from damage. However, a rear portion of the EDI  320  may employ a harder, higher durometer material to support the rear cover  310 . 
     As above, the rear cover  310  may nest within the EDI  320 , where the rear cover  310  is contained between the EDI  320  and the electronic device  30  in order to restrict movement of the rear cover  310 . Movement may be restricted through a friction fit, also known as a press fit or an interference fit. It is understood that a friction fit is used broadly and not limited to any particular surface or edges. For example, it may include a fastening between two parts which is achieved by friction after the parts are pushed together, rather than by any other means of fastening. 
     Additionally, EDI  320  may include one or more apertures  322 . Here, a plurality of apertures  322  are viewable in the EDI  320 . These apertures  322  allow the user to access operations associated with the electronic device  30 , such as universal serial bus (USB) ports, power adapter ports, microphone jacks, camera lenses, or various other ports. 
       FIG. 8A  also illustrates an apparatus  300 , similar to apparatus  200 , but with an exemplary handle  350 , which may be rotatably secured or coupled directly to the rear cover  310 , for example at handle interface  311 . Here, handle interface  311  is represented as a round hole in the rear cover  310 , however other shapes and configurations of handle couples are contemplated (e.g., including discrete attachment fixtures like handle gaskets, handle locks like click-stops, as described above). 
     Handle  350  may include a handle base  351 , a handle pivot mechanism  352 , and a handle strap  353 . The handle  350  may be adjustable, further including a fixed strap end  354  and an adjustable strap end  355 . The handle base  351  may employ at least one port through which the handle strap  353  may be passed, particularly for the adjustable strap end  355 . The adjustable strap end  355  may be constructed with Velcro®, a watchband-type pin and hole combination, or other forms commonly known to those skilled in the art that yield length adjustment of the handle strap  353  to accommodate various hand sizes. For user comfort, the handle strap  353  may be constructed of fabric, rubber, or other soft, durable material known to those skilled in the art. 
       FIG. 8B  is an exploded, rear-perspective view of apparatus  300 , including an exemplary front cover  340 . For clarity, the electronic device  30  of  FIG. 8A  is not shown here. In this embodiment, the front cover  340  may be constructed partially or entirely of a rigid plastic with hard durometer. 
     The front cover  340  may attach to the electronic device  30  or the apparatus  300 . For example, the front cover  340  may couple to the electronic device  30  via a magnetic couple  341  (e.g., magnetic strip). Also for example, the front cover  340  may couple to the EDI  320  via a mechanical couple  342  (e.g., hinge mechanism with pins  343  and sockets  344 ) In addition, the attachment or coupling may be persistent or removable itself. It is understood that the exemplary attachment of the front cover  340  above may be alternately applied to the electronic device  30  or the apparatus  300 , and that other persistent or removable couplings commonly known to those skilled in the art may be employed. Further still, the front cover  340  may be attached through a combination of magnetic couples  341  and mechanical couples  342 . 
     According to one embodiment, the apparatus  300  includes a front cover for protecting the display of an electronic device. In one embodiment, the front cover  340  is constructed of rigid plastic. The front cover  340  may be adapted to be fitted to the EDI  320  via the mechanical couple  342 , which may include a hinge mechanism including two pins  343  insertable inside sockets  344 . Alternately, the front cover  340  may be adapted to be fitted to the rear cover  310 , for example, though a hinge mechanism such as illustrated with pins  343  and sockets  344 . 
     In one embodiment, the rear cover  310  includes a sheet and the handle interface  311  includes a hole in the sheet, for coupling the handle  350 . In one embodiment, the front cover is constructed by rigid plastic. 
     Turning now to  FIGS. 8C through 8E , a detail perspective view of an exemplary handle  350  and handle pivot mechanism  352  are shown.  FIG. 8C  illustrates a detailed view of the handle  350  fitted to the rear cover  310 . The handle  350  includes a pivot mechanism  352  which is fitted to the hole (handle interface  311 ) to engage the handle  350  to the rear cover  310 . The handle  350  is rotatable about a rotation axis passing through the center of the hole and substantially perpendicular to the rear cover  310 . 
     The handle pivot mechanism  352  requires no tools to operate, and is thus toolless. The handle pivot mechanism  352  may be operated by a user manually applying force on at least one side of the handle pivot mechanism  352  in the direction of the opposing arrows. Referring to  FIG. 8D , this applied force may disengage a locking mechanism, such as by elastically deforming tangs  356  to disengage semi-circular tabs  357  from the handle interface  311  in the rear cover  310 . Alternatively, a compression spring (not shown) may be situated between the semi-circular tabs  357 , or within the handle pivot mechanism  352 , so that upon application of force, the compression spring (not shown) elastically deforms to allow the handle  350  to be disengaged from the rear cover  310  in the direction of the arrow as shown in  FIG. 8E  (along the rotation axis passing through the center of the hole and substantially perpendicular to the rear cover  310 ). It is these semi-circular tabs  357 , at least in this embodiment, that provide for rotation of the handle  350  about the hole (handle interface  311 ). 
     In another embodiment, the handle  350  may be removed from circular hole (handle interface  311 ), and replaced by a mounting bracket (not shown). Such a mounting bracket (not shown) would be useful for affixing the apparatus  300  to a vehicle dashboard, a cup holder, a desk, or other frequently used locations where hands-free or single-hand operation is beneficial. 
     In one embodiment, handle interface  311  may include a rotational locking mechanism to facilitate in locking the handle  350  at angles ranging from 0 to 360 degrees, when the handle  350  is rotated. For example and as illustrated, the rear cover  310  may have click-stops  312  disposed about the perimeter of the hole (handle interface  311 ) at given angle intervals ranging from 15 to 30 to 45 to 60 to 75 to 90 to 105 to 120 to 135 to 150 to 165 and to 180 degrees. 
     The semi-circular tabs  356  may have mating protrusions (not shown) that engage the click-stops  312  and provide rotational locking. Unlocking can be accomplished either by applying a rotational force upon the handle of sufficient quantity to surmount the radial force exerted by the tangs  357  or spring (not shown), or depressing the semi-circular tabs  357  in the direction of the arrows shown in  FIG. 8C  or  FIG. 8D , or by other means commonly known to those skilled in the art. 
       FIGS. 9A through 9C  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a handle coupling mechanism to an electronic device protector. In particular,  FIG. 9A  is an exploded partial rear-perspective view of a handle coupling mechanism to partially shown electronic device protector (“apparatus”)  700 .  FIG. 9B  illustrates a rear view of  FIG. 9A  with cross-section view A-A thereof. Detail  71  is illustrated in  FIG. 9C  to illustrate a cross-section of the apparatus  700 . The electronic device, front cover, handle strap, and removable front cover are not shown for clarity, but are similarly numbered to previous figures for ease of understanding. 
     According to one embodiment, the handle coupling mechanism may be configured for rotational coupling. For example, as illustrated here, the rear cover  710  may have a circular boss  711  protruding from the rear surface of the rear cover  710 . The outer diameter of the circular boss  711  may then rotatably interface with handle  750  (partially shown). In particular, handle  750  may include a handle base  751  having a bearing ring  752 , and further include opposing arms  756  that radially extend from the bearing ring  752 . In this configuration, the circular boss  711  may rotatably interface with a bearing surface  753  of the bearing ring  752  to allow handle  750  to pivot or spin about the co-axis of the circular boss  711  and the bearing ring  752 . 
     The handle  750  may be retained against the rear cover  710  by a handle lock  760 . Retaining means may be an outside thread  761  on the handle lock  760  and inside thread  712  on the inside diameter of the circular boss  711 . According to one embodiment, the handle  750  may be locked against free rotation by a friction fit between the handle  750  and the handle lock  760 . In particular, a thrust force may be applied on the bearing ring  752  between the handle lock  760  and the circular boss  711 . According to one embodiment, the rear of handle lock  760  may employ a partially hemispherical surface  762  to provide a comfortable fit with the palm of a user&#39;s hand. 
     According to one embodiment, the handle  750  may include a replaceable and/or adjustable strap. In particular, each opposing end of the handle base  751  may include a strap attachment. For example, at least one slot  757  may be disposed in at least one arm  756  at or near the distal end of the arm  756  for inserting at least one end of the handle strap (not shown). 
       FIG. 10A  is a back-perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an electronic device covering apparatus (“apparatus”). The apparatus  800  includes a rear cover  810 , and a handle  850 . The handle  850  may be removably coupled to the rear cover  810 . Moreover, handle  850  may be rotatably and/or slidably coupled to the rear cover  810 . For example, handle  850  may be coupled to the rear cover  810  via a handle couple  860  configured to rotate and slide handle  850  relative to the rear cover  810 . As discussed below, the handle couple  860  may be multi-functional. 
       FIG. 10B  is a back-perspective, exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of the apparatus  800 . For reference, rotation axis  88  may be generally defined as perpendicular to the display of the electronic device, with “forward” facing toward a viewing user. 
     As illustrated, apparatus  800  bears some similarity to the apparatus  100  in  FIG. 1  in that rear cover  810  is configured to couple or interface with an electronic device (e.g., fitted about the periphery of the electronic device). Here, however, rear cover  810  includes an integration or combination of both the rear cover and the electronic device interface (“EDI”). In other embodiments the rear cover may be separable from an EDI (as in  FIG. 1 ). Moreover. The separable components may be of the same material. 
     According to one embodiment, this integration (of a rear cover and EDI) may be simply accomplished as complex shape formed from a single material (e.g., hard shell, soft skin, intermediate material, etc.). Alternately and as illustrated, this integration may be embodied as a material or combination of materials formed as the rear cover  810 , but having different properties at strategic locations (e.g., corresponding to the EDI). For example, rear cover  810  may be made of a softer material around the periphery of the electronic device (e.g., adaptable to engage and disengage from the electronic device) and harder material in the back portion of the electronic device (e.g., sufficiently strong/rigid to resist handle loads transferred to the apparatus  800 ). In this case, the materials may be discrete, coupled materials, blended materials, or some combination thereof. 
     Here, the rear cover  810  includes a handle couple interface  811 . According to one embodiment, the handle couple interface  811  may be embodied as a hole or opening through a surface of the rear cover  810 . Also, as illustrated, the hole may be round (i.e., about rotation axis  88 ), facilitating 360 degree rotation of the handle couple  860 . As illustrated, the handle couple interface  811  may be generally centered on the rear cover  810  or may be offset. In addition, the handle couple interface  811  may include additional features, such as a lip or step in the rear cover  810  to better secure the handle couple, particularly during rotation. Moreover, the handle couple interface  811  may include limiting features against rotation such as dimples, notches, click-stops, and the like, as discussed further below. 
     As above the handle  850  may be coupled to the rear cover  810  via a handle couple  860 . According to one embodiment, the handle couple  860  may include an attachment fixture  861  and handle lock  862 . The attachment fixture  861  and the handle lock  862  may be coupled to each other and to the rear cover  810 . For example, the rear cover  810  may be “sandwiched” between attachment fixture  861  and the handle lock  862  at the handle couple interface  811 . Thus, to couple the handle  850 , attachment fixture  861  may be set in or otherwise fixed to the handle couple interface  811 , and the handle lock  862  may be coupled to the attachment fixture  861  from the outboard side of the rear cover  810 . Moreover, one or both of the attachment fixture  861  and the handle lock  862  may be configured to correspond to and interface with additional features of the handle couple interface  811  described above (e.g., rotation limiting features). 
     According to one embodiment, the handle  850  may be rotatably coupled to the rear cover  810  via the handle couple  860 . In particular, the attachment fixture  861  and the handle lock  862  may be further configured to provide rotation of the handle  850 . For example, the attachment fixture  861  or the handle lock  862  may be configured to be fixed to the rear cover  810  while the other is at least partially free to rotate about rotation axis  88 . Alternately, the attachment fixture  861  and the handle lock  862  may include a collar bearing interface or the like, such that both are axially fixed to the rear cover  810 , while remaining at least partially free to rotate about rotation axis  88 . Partial free rotation may refer to a limited range of motion or a rotational locking mechanism that sets predetermined limits to motion within a range, for example. 
     According to one embodiment, and as illustrated, both the attachment fixture  861  and the handle lock  862  may configured be fixed to the rear cover  810 , and the handle lock  862  may be further configured include a collar bearing interface (e.g., boss  863  and cap  864 ) or the like, such that the handle  850  (and, optionally, any intermediate structures) are at least partially free to rotate about rotation axis  88  while the attachment fixture  861  and the handle lock  862  remain fixed to the rear cover  810 . 
     According to one embodiment, the handle  850  may be reconfigurable as a handle stand, such that the display of the electronic device is propped up at an angle between 90 degrees and 180 degrees, relative to horizontal. In particular, the handle  850  may be pivotably coupled to the rear cover  810  via the handle couple  860  so as to deploy in a manner similar to a picture frame stand. For example, the handle couple  860  may be configured to provide for the handle  850  to pivot away from the rear cover  810  about a pivot axis  89 , where the pivot axis  89  is normal to the rotation axis  88 . To illustrate,  FIG. 10C  shows the apparatus  800  kept on a stand  85 , such as a table with the handle  850  pivotably deployed outward or “fully deployed” from the handle couple  860  similar to a picture frame stand. Here, the handle couple  860  is oriented such that the display of the electronic device is in a viewable in a “landscape” orientation. 
     Returning to  FIG. 10B , according to one embodiment, the handle  850  and/or the handle couple  860  may include a handle lock  867 . The handle lock  867  may be configured lock the handle in a stowed position, and to prevent any pivotal motion until it is released. Moreover, handle lock  867  may positively lock the handle in place such that it does not inadvertently deploy. According to one embodiment, the handle lock  867  may be a toolless lock, which may be manually operated by the user. For example, the handle lock  867  may be embodied as a spring force loaded clip (e.g., deformable plastic molded in the “locked” position), detent or click stop lock, or friction/interference fit lock, to name a few. 
     In addition, the handle  850  and/or the handle couple  860  may include a pivot stop  868  configured to limit the angle that the handle  850  may swing out from the rear cover  810 . For example, here, pivot stop  868  may be embodied as an angled end of the handle  850  extending from the rotation axis  88 . In this way, the deployed handle  850  will be free to swing away from the rear cover  810  until the pivot stop  868  is contacted. 
     According to one embodiment, the handle  850  may be further reconfigurable as an adjustable handle stand. In particular, the handle  850  may be both pivotably and slidably coupled to the rear cover  810  via the handle couple  860 , such that the display of the electronic device is in a viewable the a plurality of angles relative to its plane of rest. To illustrate,  FIG. 10D  shows the apparatus  800  kept on the stand  85  with the handle  850  pivotably deployed outward from the handle couple  860 . Here however, the pivot axis of the handle  850  is slid down to a lower position than in  FIG. 10C . Thus, the display of the electronic device may be more vertical (relative to resting surface of stand  85 ) than when in a higher position. Moreover, the handle  850  may be rotated about its rotation axis in conjunction to being deployed, thus providing further viewing flexibility. For example, here the electronic device is shown rotated 90 degrees about the rotation axis, such that the display of the electronic device is in a viewable in a “portrait” orientation. According to one embodiment, at least one of the handle  850  and the handle couple  860  may be further configured to secure the electronic device in place at the fully deployed view angle in both a portrait and a landscape orientation. 
     According to one embodiment, the handle couple  860  may further include a coupling element  865 , having at least one rail  866  (here, two substantially parallel rails are used), which is attached to the handle lock  862 . The handle  850  may include opposing guide pins that follow a tracks or grooves in each rail  866 , such that the handle  850  is slidable along the length of the rails  866 . It is understood alternate linear tracks may be used, such as a track/groove in a handle couple without rails. Moreover, said features may be inversely attributed to the handle  850  rather than the handle couple  860  (e.g., the handle  850  may include at least one rail or track). As above, additional features of the handle&#39;s attachment may include stops, locks, and the like, which are configured to limit the linear motion of the handle  850  to a predetermined range. Furthermore, the handle  850  and/or the handle couple  860  may include a toolless lock, such as handle lock  867  discussed above, which is further configured to prevent any linear motion until it is released, or the handle  850  is deployed (as embodied). 
     While these elements (and other elements throughout the present disclosure) are described as discrete items for clarity, it is understood that one or more may be combined, integrated into another structure, further divided, or any combination there, for convenience, ease of manufacture, etc., without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. 
       FIG. 10C  and  FIG. 10D  illustrates the apparatus  800  kept on a stand  85 , such as a table. Due to the slidable handle  850  along the length of the rails  866 , the apparatus  800  can be kept on the stand  85  at various view angles  81  with respect to the horizontal plane. For reference, the apparatus may generally be viewed on the stand  85  between a 90 degree angle (vertical) and a 180 degree angle (flat on its back). Using this angular reference, according to one embodiment, the handle couple  860  may be configured to allow the handle  850  to pivot and rotate the display of the electronic device between the view angles  81  of 95 degrees and 175 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane. According to another embodiment, the handle couple  860  may be configured to allow the handle  850  to pivot and rotate the display of the electronic device between the view angles  81  of 92 degrees and 156 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane. According to one embodiment, the rails  866  may share an interference fit with the handle  850 , such that the display may be set at any view angle  81  between its limits (here 92 degrees and 156 degrees). 
     According to another embodiment, the handle couple  860  may be configured to secure display in place at a plurality of predetermined view angles  81  with respect to the horizontal plane. In particular, one or more elements of the handle couple  860  may include locking features that lock the electronic device in place, which may be manually overcome, such that the user may vary and set the view angle of the electronic device. For example, the rails  866  may include detents, click stops, and the like which secure the tablet in place at given angle intervals. 
     According to one embodiment, the handle couple  860  may secure the tablet in place in at least one preset between its limits. In particular, the handle couple  860  may be further configured to secure the electronic device in place in at least one preset intermediate view angle between its fully deployed view angle (upper limit) and a closed position or a first view angle (lower limit). For example, the handle couple  860  may secure the tablet in place at any convenient view angles  81 , such as 120 degrees and 150 degrees, in addition to its upper and lower limits. Examples of upper and lower limits may include 160 degrees and 95 degrees, or alternately, the beginning and ending angles of a swath covering at least 45 degrees between 90 degrees (vertical) and 180 degrees (horizontal facing upward). According to another embodiment, the handle couple  860  may secure the tablet in place at 120 degree, 135 degree, and 150 degree view angles between its upper and lower limits. According to another embodiment, the handle couple  860  may secure the tablet in place at multiple view angles, such as 92, 98, 101, 105, 107, 112, 113, 119, 124, and 156 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane. In accordance with the present subject matter, the handle  850  may be both rotatable around the rotation axis  88 , and slidable perpendicular to the rotation axis  88 . 
       FIG. 11A  is a front-perspective, exploded view of the apparatus for protecting an electronic device, according to another embodiment. For reference, rotation axis  98  may be generally defined as perpendicular to the display of the electronic device, with “forward” facing toward a viewing user. 
     As illustrated, apparatus  900  bears some similarity to the apparatus  200  in  FIG. 7  and the apparatus  300  in  FIG. 8A  in that it includes a rear cover  910  that is distinct and separable from its EDI  920 . Moreover, rear cover  910  and its hardware may be reused across multiple tablets/devices wherein, just the EDI vary. As above, the EDI  920  may be made of a softer material around the periphery of the electronic device (e.g., adaptable to engage and disengage from the electronic device) and the rear cover  910  may be made of harder material (e.g., sufficiently strong/rigid to resist handle loads transferred to the apparatus  900 ). 
     Here, apparatus  900  includes EDI  920  and rear cover  910 , with the rear cover  910  including a handle couple interface  911  (as described above). In one embodiment, the rear cover  910  and handle couple interface  911  may be embodied as a sheet having a hole. Here, the apparatus  900  further includes a handle  950  rotatably coupled to the rear cover  910  via a handle couple  960 , with portions of the handle couple  960  fixedly coupled to the rear cover  910 . In other embodiments, the handle couple  960 , may be rotatably coupled to the rear cover  910 . 
     As above, the handle couple  960  may include an attachment fixture  961  and handle lock  962 . For coupling the handle  950 , attachment fixture  961  is inserted to the hole (handle couple interface  911 ) from the inner side of the rear cover  910 . The handle lock  962  is fitted to the attachment fixture  961  from the outer side of the rear cover  910 . As above, the handle couple  960  may include a variety of attachment mechanisms, for example, the handle lock  962  may be further configured include a collar bearing interface (not shown) rotatably securing the handle  950  via cap  964  (or the like) as discussed above. Likewise, the handle couple  960  may include a variety of features corresponding to the handle couple interface  911  (e.g., rotation limiting features). 
     According to one embodiment, the handle  950  may be slidably coupled to the rear cover  910  via the handle couple  960 . In particular, the handle couple  960  may be further configured to allow linear motion of the handle  950  perpendicular to the rotation axis  98  while the handle  950  remains otherwise fixed to the rear cover  910 . For example, the handle couple  960  may further include a coupling element  965 , having at least one rail  966  (here, two substantially parallel rails are used), which is attached to the handle lock  962 . 
     Further, the handle  950  may be attached to the coupling element  965  via the at least one rail  966 , such that the handle  950  is slidable along the length of the at least one rail  966 . It is understood alternate linear tracks may be used, such as a groove in the handle couple  960 . Moreover, said features may be inversely attributed to the handle  950  rather than the handle couple  960  (e.g., the handle  950  may include at least one rail). Additional features of the handle&#39;s attachment may include stops, locks, and the like, which are configured to limit the linear motion of the handle  950  to a predetermined range. Furthermore, the handle  950  and/or the handle couple  960  may include a toolless lock, such as handle couple lock  967  that is configured to prevent any linear motion until it is released. 
     Here, apparatus  900  further includes a front cover  940  attachable to the rear cover  910  such that an electronic device is sandwiched between the front cover  940  and the rear cover  910 . A screen of the electronic device is made to face towards the front cover  940 . The front cover  940  may be transparent for facilitating a user to view the screen of the electronic device. In some examples, width of an interfacing perimeter  930  of the rear cover  910  may be varied such that any size of electronic device can be accommodated by the apparatus  900 . 
       FIG. 11B  illustrates a system for supporting and viewing an electronic device. In particular, here the apparatus  900  configured to engage with both a handle (as described above) and a support stand (including a base), using a single attachment fixture. While apparatus  900  is used for illustration, it is understood that other embodiments of the electronic device covering apparatus may be used, such as in other figures. Here, as illustrated, the system  1000  may include a rear cover  910  coupled to the electronic device, and configured to cover at least a portion of the rear side of the electronic device, as described above. Likewise, an attachment fixture  961  may be coupled to the rear cover  910 . The system  1000  may further include a support stand  970  configured to support the electronic device in a viewing position, with the support stand  970  including a mounting bracket  972 . The mounting bracket  972  may be configured to couple with the attachment fixture  961 . The support stand  970  may also include a support arm  971  coupled to the mounting bracket  972 , providing for extension and maneuverability of the display. The support stand  970  may also include a manual release  973  configured to toollessly decouple the attachment fixture  961  from the mounting bracket  972 . As shown, the manual release  973  may be embodied as part of the attachment fixture  961 , such as a spring loaded clip. Alternately, the manual release  973  may be embodied as part of the mounting bracket  972 . Also, the manual release  973  may be configured to lock the attachment fixture  961  with the mounting bracket  972 . 
     According to one embodiment, the support stand  970  may further include a base  974  coupled to the support arm  971 , where the base  974  is configured to support the electronic device via the support arm  971 . In particular, the base  974  may be a grounded structure, having sufficient resistive force to support the electronic device, as well as additional forces associated with attaching the electronic device and adjusting it through a range of motions. For example, the base  974  may be mounted to a desk, table, or other fixed surface. Alternately, the base  974  may be embodied as a weighted structure, where its weight provides sufficient resistive support force. 
     Here, for ease of understanding, the apparatus  900  is shown disengaged from the support stand  970 . The mounting bracket  972  may be slidably engaged to the attachment fixture  961  by moving it in the downward direction  99  when aligned. In particular, referring to  FIG. 11C , the apparatus  900 A is shown engaged with the support stand  970 A. Here, system  1000 A is shown as a similar variant to system  1000 A in  FIG. 11B . Here, however, the support arm  971 A may be a deformable member having many degrees of freedom (in contrast to support arm  971  having restrictive motion). Likewise, here the base  974 A may be configured to provide system support by distributing its load of the system  1000 A rather than providing an independent ground. 
       FIG. 11D  illustrates the apparatus of  FIG. 11A , configured for a support stand having a support arm mount. In this particular embodiment of the system, the apparatus is configured to be mounted on a rod  97  (e.g., microphone stand). 
     Here, as illustrated, the system  1001  may include the system  1001  may include the apparatus  900  having the attachment fixture  961 . The system  1001  may further include a support stand  970 B configured to support the electronic device in a viewing position, with the support stand  970 B including the mounting bracket  972  configured to couple and decouple with the attachment fixture  961 , as discussed above. The system  1001  may further include the manual release  973  configured to toollessly decouple the attachment fixture from the mounting bracket, as above. The support stand  970  may also include a support arm  971 B coupled to the mounting bracket  972 , providing for extension and maneuverability of the display. 
     Here however, the support arm  971 B is shown in yet another embodiment, including multiple linkages, and providing multiple degrees of freedom. For example, the support arm  971 B may be adjusted to provide different angles and elevations of the apparatus  900 . 
     In addition, the support stand  970 B may further include a support arm mount  975  coupled to the support arm  971 B. The support arm mount  975  may then be configured to parasitically mount to a supporting device. For example, here the support arm mount  975  may be embodied as a tube clamp, and the support arm  971 B may be clamped to a tube, such as microphone stand  97 . Application of the support arm  971 B and the support arm mount  975  is not limited to the above explained application, and may be used anywhere to mount the apparatus  900 . For example, the apparatus  900 , in this embodiment (or variations thereof), may be advantageously clamped or otherwise affixed to a vehicle&#39;s dashboard, a cup holder, a desk, or at any other locations in the vehicle, just to name a few. 
     Moreover, the apparatus  900  (and other variants) may be decoupled from the support stand  970 , and the various handles described above may be coupled using the common attachment fixture  961 . In this way, the user may enjoy the benefit of holding the apparatus  900  by using the handle  950  (see e.g.,  FIG. 11A ) and switching to a more stationary position or configuration. 
       FIG. 11E  illustrates the apparatus including the front cover and shows how the front cover facilitates keeping the electronic device on a surface with an inclination. Here, according to one embodiment, the apparatus  900  may include the front cover  940 . As above, the front cover  940  may be fixed or readily removable from either the apparatus  900  the apparatus  900  or the electronic device. The front cover  940  may be folded, rolled, or otherwise reconfigured to elevate or tilt an end of the electronic device, for example, using fold sections such as in  FIG. 7 . Moreover, the fold sections may fold into a plurality of shapes, such that different angles of support may be provided. Beneficially, the front cover  940  may facilitate to keep the electronic device on a surface  95  with an inclination for easier viewing. The apparatus described with reference to  FIGS. 16 to 24 , in some embodiments, may include a front cover such as shown in  FIG. 7  as  240  or  FIG. 24  as  940 . According to one embodiment, the front cover may be transparent for facilitating a user to view the screen of the electronic device. According to another embodiment, the front cover may be made of leather embedded with stiffening panels divided by strategically placed fold sections. 
     Further embodiments may include security features such as loop for locking or securing the device to a surface, sensor device interfaces and apps which alert when a cover is removed without pin or password override, solar panel integration to enhance battery life, adaptable Bluetooth and wireless connections, security carrier with security cable and locks, and/or a track system with a moving dual handle. Yet further embodiments may include pocket options, clip devices to attach other materials and devices. 
     What has been described above includes examples of one or more embodiments. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the aforementioned embodiments, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of various embodiments are possible. Thus, in the foregoing description, certain terms have been used for brevity, clearness, and understanding. No unnecessary limitations are to be implied there from beyond the requirement of the prior art because such terms are used for descriptive purposes and are intended to be broadly construed. Therefore, the disclosure is not limited to the specific details, the representative embodiments, and illustrative examples shown and described. Thus, this application is intended to embrace alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims. 
     Moreover, although the present disclosure and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments of the process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps described in the specification. As one will readily appreciate from the disclosure, processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding embodiments described herein may be utilized. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps. 
     Although the invention has been described with reference to the above examples, it will be understood that modifications and variations are encompassed within the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is limited only by the following claims.