Patent Description:
<CIT> discloses a charging system for a peripheral device, such as a stylus, including orientation control. The charging system includes charging circuitry and magnets. The magnets are configured so that they attract the peripheral device to an engagement surface when it is in a first orientation relative to the engagement surface so that charging circuitry in a peripheral device portion couples with charging circuitry in a charger portion. The magnets are configured so that they also repel and rotate the peripheral device when it is in a second orientation relative to the engagement surface.

<CIT> discloses a hand-held data input system having an input stylus and a data receiving pad. The data input system includes a recessed stylus holder. The recessed stylus holder receives the input stylus such that it does not protrude from the system's housing. The data input system alternatively includes a grip facilitator. The grip facilitator is located proximate the data receiving pad to make contact with a finger of a hand gripping a side of the hand-held unit.

The invention is defined by the attached set of claims.

A computing device comprises a base that includes a base surface configured to support the computing device on a supporting surface. A front wall adjoins and extends away from the base surface. The computing device includes a chassis that adjoins the base, with the chassis comprising a planar user interactive surface comprising one or more user input components. An overhanging brim extends beyond at least the front wall of the base and comprises at least one magnet configured to removably retain a stylus underneath the overhanging brim.

Many portable computing devices, such as laptop, tablet, and dual-display computing devices, may be utilized with a stylus as an input device. Existing storage solutions for carrying a stylus with a computing device have several drawbacks. Some configurations that magnetically attach a stylus to an exterior side of a device leave the stylus vulnerable to easy dislodging in a variety of situations, such as by a user's hand contacting the stylus, or by the stylus brushing against a surface of a carrying case or bag when inserting or removing the computing device from the case or bag. Other configurations may utilize a mechanical capture feature that requires a precise motion or series of movements with a user's fingers for inserting/removing the stylus. However, such mechanisms may be inaccessible and/or particularly difficult to operate for users with compromised fine motor skills. These solutions also can consume valuable packaging space within the computing device.

Other solutions utilize a dedicated cavity or void within the computing device, which also takes up valuable real estate inside the device, and often can compromise the exterior aesthetics of the device. Still other solutions require a separate cover that is attached to the computing device, thereby increasing the weight and size of the device, and imposing additional costs upon the user. Accordingly, and to address one or more of the shortcomings of other solutions, the present disclosure describes computing devices and related methods that removably retain a stylus with the computing device in a manner that provides greater security from inadvertently dislodging the stylus, thereby enhancing portability of the device. Additionally, the computing devices and methods of the present disclosure make a stored stylus equally accessible regardless of the user's dominant hand, as well as easily accessible from any orientation or working mode of the device. As will be described in more detail below, computing devices of the present invention include an overhanging brim that comprises one or more magnets configured to removably retain the stylus underneath the overhanging brim. With these configurations, the stylus may be easily and conveniently stowed and retrieved from the overhanging brim. Further, the overhanging brim utilizes a flat, planar surface against which the stylus is retained, thereby avoiding the use of troughs, indentations, or other intrusions into the device interior which could occupy valuable component space or other interior volumes. Additionally, when a stylus is not retained against this planar surface, the computing device presents a clean, aesthetically pleasing appearance, as opposed to other stylus retention configurations that are clearly visible and sometimes unsightly when a stylus is not stowed, and thus can present an incomplete and less-pleasing appearance to a user.

<FIG> depict an example computing device <NUM> that includes stylus storage features according to aspects of the present invention.

In this example, the computing device <NUM> includes a base <NUM> and adjoining chassis <NUM>. In some examples, the base <NUM> and chassis <NUM> may be separately fabricated enclosures that are affixed together. In other examples, the base <NUM> and chassis <NUM> may be integrally formed as a single enclosure.

The base <NUM> includes a planar base surface <NUM> that is configured to support the computing device <NUM> on a supporting surface <NUM>, such as a table, desk, a user's lap, etc. In this example and with reference also to <FIG>, the base surface <NUM> includes two laterally extending feet <NUM>, <NUM> that contact the supporting surface <NUM>. The chassis <NUM> is positioned above the base <NUM> and includes a planar user interactive surface <NUM> comprising a trackpad <NUM> and a keyboard <NUM>. In other examples of computing devices according to the present invention, the chassis may include a single user input component, such as a touch-sensitive display, or three of more user input components, such as a touch-sensitive display, trackpad and keyboard. For example, while computing device <NUM> includes trackpad <NUM> and keyboard <NUM>, other computing devices utilizing stylus retention configurations of the present invention may omit either or both of these user input components, and/or include one or more other user input/output devices and other hardware components not discussed herein.

In this example, computing device <NUM> includes a touch-sensitive display <NUM> that is rotatably coupled to chassis <NUM> via a display positioning assembly <NUM>. The display <NUM> may have any suitable size, resolution, and utilize any suitable display technology. As examples, the display <NUM> may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), light emitting diode (LED) display, plasma display, quantum dot display (QLED), e-ink/e-paper display, or other suitable display type. Additional details regarding the components and computing aspects of computing device <NUM> are described in more detail below with reference to the example computing system of <FIG>.

In the present example, and with reference to <FIG>, the display positioning assembly <NUM> enables multiple operating orientations and positionings of display <NUM> that provide a user with different modes of interacting with the computing device <NUM>. As best seen in <FIG> and <FIG>, the display positioning assembly <NUM> includes a collapsible support member <NUM> that is rotatably connected to the chassis <NUM> at a hinge <NUM>. The bottom edge <NUM> of display <NUM> is not rigidly affixed to the user interactive surface <NUM> of the chassis <NUM>. Rather, the bottom edge <NUM> of display <NUM> is moveable to any of a range of securable display positions along the user interactive surface <NUM>.

In some examples, the collapsible support member <NUM> is moveably coupled to the display <NUM> via a living hinge <NUM>. In other examples, the collapsible support member <NUM> may be moveably coupled to the display portion <NUM> via a mechanical hinge or any other suitable coupling that enables the display portion to pivot about the support member.

Components of computing device <NUM> may be composed or constructed from any suitable materials. As examples, a chassis of computing device <NUM> may be constructed from one or more suitable plastics, metal alloys (e.g., aluminum, magnesium), ceramics, etc. Suitable paints, coatings, or finishes may optionally be applied. It will be understood that computing device <NUM> and example stylus retention configurations as described herein are presented as nonlimiting examples for illustrative purposes and are schematic in nature. Other computing devices and stylus retention configurations contemplated by this disclosure may have alternate shapes, sizes, dimensions, and form factors.

<FIG> and <FIG> depict the computing device <NUM> in a laptop mode in which the display <NUM> is positioned relative to the chassis <NUM> in a manner similar to a laptop computing device. From this orientation and with reference to <FIG>, the display <NUM> may be rotated about hinge <NUM> to a closed position in which the display <NUM> faces the user interactive surface <NUM> and a rear panel <NUM> of display <NUM> faces upwardly. With reference to <FIG>, <FIG>, and <FIG>, and as noted above, the display <NUM> also may be positioned in a variety of viewing orientations by rotating the display about living hinge <NUM> and moving the bottom edge <NUM> of the display to different locations along the user interactive surface <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the display <NUM> also may be positioned in a tablet mode in which the display rests generally parallel to the user interactive surface <NUM> and chassis <NUM> to create a tablet-like user experience.

With reference now to <FIG> and as noted above, computing devices of the present invention include an overhanging brim that comprises one or more magnets configured to removably retain the stylus underneath the overhanging brim. More particularly, and as described in more detail below, in this example the chassis <NUM> includes overhanging brim <NUM> that extends beyond a front wall <NUM> of the base <NUM> and comprises two magnets <NUM>, <NUM> (see <FIG>) that are configured to removably retain a stylus <NUM> underneath the overhanging brim. The front wall <NUM> adjoins the base surface <NUM> of base <NUM> and extends away from the base surface.

With reference to <FIG>, the overhanging brim <NUM> includes a planar ceiling <NUM> that forms an L-shaped capture feature <NUM> with the front wall <NUM> of the base <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, in this example the planar ceiling <NUM> extends perpendicularly from the front wall <NUM>. As described further below, the two magnets <NUM>, <NUM> within the overhanging brim <NUM> removably retain the stylus <NUM> against the planar ceiling <NUM>.

As shown in <FIG>, in this example a brim width <NUM> of the overhanging brim <NUM> is substantially equal to the stylus width of the stylus <NUM>. Additionally, a wall height <NUM> of the front wall <NUM> of the base <NUM> is substantially equal to the stylus thickness of the stylus <NUM>. Accordingly, and in one potential advantage of the present invention, coordinating these dimensions of the overhanging brim <NUM> and front wall <NUM> with corresponding dimensions of the stylus <NUM> can effectively protect the stylus from inadvertent contact from outside surfaces, such as a user's finger or hand, or a surface of a carrying case or bag when the computing device <NUM> is being inserted into or removed from the case or bag.

In other examples, and to provide additional protection from inadvertent dislodgements, the brim width <NUM> of the overhanging brim <NUM> is greater than the stylus width of the stylus <NUM> to further shield the stylus from unintended contact. Additionally or alternatively, to provide additional protection from inadvertent dislodgements, the wall height <NUM> of the front wall <NUM> of the base <NUM> is greater than the stylus thickness of the stylus <NUM> to further shield the stylus from unintended contact.

Advantageously and as shown in <FIG>, this configuration also elevates the stylus <NUM> above the supporting surface <NUM> to provide the user with additional space to easily reach under the overhanging brim <NUM> with a finger and conveniently remove the stylus from its stowed position. Further, this configuration makes a stored stylus equally accessible regardless of the user's dominant hand, as well as easily accessible from any orientation or working mode of the device. Additionally and as described in more detail below, this configuration enables a user-friendly and highly accessible method for storing the stylus <NUM> by simply sliding the stylus on the supporting surface <NUM> and underneath the overhanging brim <NUM>, whereby the magnets <NUM>, <NUM> are configured to attract and lift the stylus into its stowed position against the planar ceiling <NUM>.

It will also be appreciated that in other examples, computing devices of the present invention may be utilized with other styli having shapes, sizes, and cross-sectional profiles that are different from the stylus <NUM> depicted in these examples.

In another potential advantage of the present invention, the overhanging brim <NUM> is configured to at least partially shield the stylus <NUM> from view when the stylus is retained against the planar ceiling <NUM> and is viewed from above the planar user interactive surface <NUM>. For example and as best seen in <FIG>, when the computing device <NUM> is sitting on a supporting surface with the stylus <NUM> stowed underneath the overhanging brim <NUM>, a user viewing the computing device from above sees primarily the display <NUM>, user interactive surface <NUM>, and overhanging brim, with the stylus <NUM> partially occluded from view by the overhanging brim.

With reference now to <FIG> which shows a partial cross section view of the overhanging brim <NUM> taken along section line <NUM>-<NUM> in <FIG>, in this example the overhanging brim <NUM> is an enclosure containing additional components, such as magnets <NUM>, <NUM> (see also <FIG>), printed circuit board assembly <NUM>, and wireless charging component <NUM>. Accordingly, and in another potential advantage of the present invention, because the overhanging brim <NUM> utilizes a flat, planar ceiling <NUM> against which the stylus is retained, it thereby avoids the use of any troughs, indentations, or other intrusions into the interior space of the brim or other areas of the computing device <NUM>. It follows that this potentially valuable device space is preserved for other purposes, such as housing printed circuit board assembly <NUM>, magnets <NUM>, <NUM>, and wireless charging component <NUM> in the example computing device <NUM>. Additionally, and unlike computing devices that include troughs, indentations or other visually conspicuous features dedicated to retaining a stylus, this configuration utilizing a flat, planar ceiling <NUM> provides a uniform and complete appearance when a stylus <NUM> is not present.

Additionally, with reference also to <FIG> and in another potential advantage of the present invention, the planar ceiling <NUM> comprises a plastic shim <NUM> that overlies the printed circuit board assembly <NUM>, magnets <NUM>, <NUM> and the wireless charging component <NUM>. More particularly, and as depicted in <FIG>, the planar ceiling <NUM> comprises a plurality of layers that are configured to provide packaging space for the printed circuit board assembly <NUM>, magnets <NUM>, <NUM>, and wireless charging component <NUM>, while also providing a uniform visual appearance when the stylus <NUM> is not retained against the planar ceiling. Further, in another potential advantage and as described in more detail below, the planar ceiling <NUM> is fabricated to contain these components and provide this uniform visual appearance while also transmitting the magnetic fields of magnets <NUM>, <NUM> and allowing for wireless charging of the stylus <NUM> when the stylus is retained against the planar ceiling.

<FIG> depicts an outer layer <NUM> that forms the outer surface of planar ceiling <NUM>. In this example, the outer layer <NUM> continues around the sides of the chassis <NUM>. In this example, the outer layer <NUM> takes the form of a plastic outer layer that advantageously allows the magnetic fields generated by the magnets <NUM>, <NUM> and the wireless charging component <NUM>, such as a wireless charging coil, to propagate through the plastic outer layer <NUM>. The plastic outer layer <NUM> also hides from view the printed circuit board assembly <NUM> and other components located beneath the plastic outer layer as described further below.

With reference now to <FIG>, underlying the plastic outer layer <NUM> is an adhesive layer, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive <NUM> indicated in dashed lines, that bonds the outer plastic layer to an underlying metallic enclosure layer <NUM>. In different examples, the metallic enclosure layer <NUM> can be fabricated from aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, and/or other suitable materials. With reference now to <FIG>, the metallic enclosure layer <NUM> comprises a cutout portion <NUM> that houses the printed circuit board assembly <NUM>. In this example, both magnets <NUM> and <NUM> are affixed to the printed circuit board assembly <NUM> at spaced apart locations. The wireless charging component <NUM> is positioned between the magnets <NUM>, <NUM>. As described in more detail below, the magnets <NUM>, <NUM> and wireless charging component <NUM> are positioned to correspond with partner magnets and a partner wireless charging component in stylus <NUM> to enable convenient charging of the stylus when the stylus is magnetically retained against the planar ceiling <NUM> by magnets <NUM>, <NUM>.

As noted above and depicted in <FIG>, a plastic shim <NUM> is positioned within the cutout portion <NUM> and overlies the printed circuit board assembly <NUM>, magnets <NUM>, <NUM> and the wireless charging component <NUM>. Advantageously, the plastic shim is positioned to be coplanar with the metallic enclosure layer <NUM> on either side of the cutout portion <NUM> to provide a substantially continuous surface across the planar ceiling <NUM>. Further, the plastic material of the shim <NUM> allows transmission of the magnetic fields of magnets <NUM>, <NUM> and wireless charging energy of wireless charging component <NUM>.

As noted above, magnets <NUM>, <NUM> and wireless charging component <NUM> are positioned to correspond with partner magnets and a partner wireless charging component in stylus <NUM> to enable convenient charging of the stylus when it is magnetically retained against the planar ceiling <NUM> by the magnets <NUM>, <NUM>. In one example and with reference to <FIG>, and <FIG>, stylus <NUM> includes partner magnets <NUM>, <NUM> that have a first magnetic pole orientation in which the south pole of each magnet is directed in the negative x-axis direction (see <FIG>) and the north pole of each magnet is correspondingly directed in the positive x-axis direction. In this example the partner magnets <NUM>, <NUM> are colinear and arranged along a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stylus <NUM>. In other examples, the magnetic pole orientation of the partner magnets is reversed, with the magnetic pole orientations of the computing device magnets described below also reversed.

To magnetically attract the stylus <NUM> to a desired location on the planar ceiling <NUM>, in the computing device the two magnets <NUM>, <NUM> each have a second magnetic pole orientation that is opposite to the first magnetic pole orientation of the partner magnets <NUM>, <NUM> of the stylus. In this example and as schematically shown in <FIG>, the two magnets <NUM>, <NUM> both have a second magnetic pole orientation in which the north pole of the magnet is directed in the positive x-axis direction and the south pole of the magnet is directed in the negative x-axis direction. Additionally, the two magnets <NUM>, <NUM> are spaced apart by the same separation distance that separates the partner magnets <NUM>, <NUM> of the stylus <NUM>.

Accordingly, with this configuration the stylus <NUM> can be positioned in an attaching/charging orientation relative to the computing device <NUM> as shown in <FIG>, in which the longitudinal axis of the stylus <NUM> is substantially parallel to the end of chassis <NUM>, and the tip <NUM> of the input device points toward the first end <NUM> of the chassis. Accordingly, and with reference to <FIG>, as the stylus <NUM> is moved closer to the computing device <NUM>, the magnetic fields of the partner magnets <NUM>, <NUM> are attracted to the opposing magnetic fields of the two magnets <NUM>, <NUM>, and the stylus <NUM> is magnetically pulled and attached to the ceiling <NUM> of chassis <NUM> at an attaching location on the computing device as shown. Additionally, and in this example, when the stylus <NUM> is secured to the computing device, the partner wireless charging component <NUM> is aligned with and positioned directly adjacent to the computing device wireless charging component <NUM> to enable efficient wireless charging of the stylus <NUM>. Additionally, this configuration of magnets conveniently allows the stylus <NUM> to be rotated <NUM> degrees and magnetically retained to the computing device <NUM> in a similar position in which the wireless charging component <NUM> is aligned with and positioned directly adjacent to the computing device wireless charging component <NUM> to enable efficient wireless charging.

With reference now to <FIG>, configurations of the present invention also enable a particularly convenient method of removably attaching a stylus to the computing device <NUM>. With reference also to <FIG>, the computing device <NUM> is set on a planar supporting surface <NUM> to orient the planar ceiling <NUM> of the overhanging brim <NUM> parallel to the supporting surface. The stylus <NUM> is also placed on the supporting surface and then is moved underneath the planar ceiling <NUM> of the overhanging brim <NUM>. As the stylus <NUM> moves underneath the planar ceiling <NUM>, the two magnets <NUM>, <NUM> magnetically attract the stylus partner magnets <NUM>, <NUM>, lift the stylus off the supporting surface <NUM>, and retain the stylus against the planar ceiling. In this manner, a user can easily and simply slide the stylus <NUM> underneath the overhanging brim <NUM> and thereby cause the computing device <NUM> to lift and secure the stylus to the planar ceiling <NUM>.

With reference now to <FIG>, in some examples the stylus <NUM> may be placed on the supporting surface <NUM> in the opposite orientation, with the partner magnets <NUM>, <NUM> adjacent to the supporting surface. In this orientation, and in another potential advantage of the present invention, when the stylus <NUM> is moved underneath the planar ceiling <NUM>, the opposing polarities of the partner magnets <NUM>, <NUM> and the two magnets <NUM>, <NUM> in the overhanging brim <NUM> cause the stylus to rotate about its longitudinal axis in either a counter-clockwise direction (as illustrated) or clockwise direction and snap into place against the planar ceiling in the charging position as shown in <FIG>. Accordingly, with this configuration the user may utilize this automatic attaching feature regardless of the orientation of the stylus <NUM> on the supporting surface <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates an example method <NUM> of removably attaching a stylus to a computing device. Method <NUM> may be implemented using the example configurations of computing device <NUM> and stylus <NUM> as described above and other configurations as contemplated by the present disclosure. The following description of method <NUM> is provided with reference to the components described herein and shown in <FIG>.

It will be appreciated that the following description of method <NUM> is provided by way of example and is not meant to be limiting. Therefore, it is to be understood that method <NUM> may include additional and/or alternative steps relative to those illustrated in <FIG>. Further, it is to be understood that the steps of method <NUM> may be performed in any suitable order. Further still, it is to be understood that one or more steps may be omitted from method <NUM> without departing from the scope of the invention.

It will also be appreciated that method <NUM> also may be performed in other contexts using other suitable components.

At <NUM>, method <NUM> includes setting the computing device on a planar supporting surface to orient the planar ceiling of the overhanging brim parallel to the supporting surface. At <NUM>, method <NUM> includes placing the stylus on the supporting surface. At <NUM>, the method <NUM> includes sliding the stylus underneath the planar ceiling of the overhanging brim to cause at least one magnet to lift the stylus off the supporting surface and retain the stylus against the planar ceiling.

<FIG> schematically shows a non-limiting embodiment of a computing system <NUM> shown in simplified form. Computing system <NUM> may take the form of one or more styli or other input devices, personal computers, laptop computers, desktop computers, all-in-one displays, tablet computers, home-entertainment computers, gaming devices or consoles, mobile computing devices, mobile communication devices (e.g., smart phones), and/or other computing devices. In the above examples, computing device <NUM> and stylus <NUM> may comprise computing system <NUM> or one or more aspects of computing system <NUM>.

Computing system <NUM> includes a logic processor <NUM>, volatile memory <NUM>, and a non-volatile storage device <NUM>.

For example, the logic processor may be configured to execute instructions that are part of one or more applications, services, programs, routines, libraries, objects, components, data structures, or other logical constructs.

The logic processor <NUM> may include one or more physical processors (hardware) configured to execute software instructions. Processors of the logic processor <NUM> may be single-core or multicore, and the instructions executed thereon may be configured for sequential, parallel, and/or distributed processing.

When included, input subsystem <NUM> may comprise or interface with one or more user-input devices such as a stylus, touchpad, keyboard, mouse, touch screen, or game controller.

The following paragraphs provide additional support for the claims of the subject application. One aspect provides a computing device, comprising: a base comprising: a base surface configured to support the computing device on a supporting surface; and a front wall adjoining and extending away from the base surface; and a chassis adjoining the base, the chassis comprising: a planar user interactive surface comprising one or more user input components; and an overhanging brim that extends beyond at least the front wall of the base and comprises at least one magnet configured to removably retain a stylus underneath the overhanging brim. The computing device may additionally include, wherein a planar ceiling of the overhanging brim forms an L-shaped capture feature with the front wall of the base, and the at least one magnet is configured to removably retain the stylus against the planar ceiling. The computing device may additionally include, wherein the overhanging brim is configured to at least partially shield the stylus from view when the stylus is retained against the planar ceiling and is viewed from above the planar user interactive surface. The computing device may additionally include, wherein the planar ceiling extends perpendicularly from the front wall of the base. The computing device may additionally include, wherein the planar ceiling comprises a plastic outer layer that overlies a metallic enclosure layer, the metallic enclosure layer comprising a cutout portion that houses a printed circuit board assembly. The computing device may additionally include, wherein the at least one magnet is affixed to the printed circuit board assembly. The computing device may additionally include, wherein the at least one magnet is two magnets, the computing device further comprising a wireless charging coil affixed to the printed circuit board assembly between the two magnets.

The computing device may additionally include, wherein the overhanging brim is an enclosure containing additional components. The computing device may additionally include, wherein a brim width of the overhanging brim is substantially equal to a stylus width of the stylus. The computing device may additionally include, wherein a wall height of the front wall of the base is substantially equal to a stylus thickness of the stylus. The computing device may additionally include a display rotatably coupled to the chassis. The computing device may additionally include, wherein the one or more user input components comprise a trackpad and a keyboard. The computing device may additionally include, wherein the trackpad is located between the keyboard and the overhanging brim.

Another embodiment provides a computing device, comprising: a base comprising: a base surface configured to support the computing device on a supporting surface; and a front wall adjoining and extending away from the base surface; a chassis adjoining the base, the chassis comprising: a planar user interactive surface comprising a trackpad and a keyboard; and an overhanging brim comprising a planar ceiling that extends perpendicularly from at least the front wall of the base to form an L-shaped capture feature with the front wall, the overhanging brim comprising two magnets configured to removably retain a stylus against the planar ceiling; and a display rotatably coupled to the chassis. The computing device may additionally include, wherein the planar ceiling comprises a plastic outer layer that overlies a metallic enclosure layer, the metallic enclosure layer comprising a cutout portion that houses a printed circuit board assembly. The computing device may additionally include, wherein the two magnets are affixed to the printed circuit board assembly. The computing device may additionally include a wireless charging coil affixed to the printed circuit board assembly between the two magnets. The computing device may additionally include, wherein the overhanging brim is an enclosure containing additional components. The computing device may additionally include, wherein a brim width of the overhanging brim is substantially equal to a stylus width of the stylus.

Another aspect provides a method of removably attaching a stylus to a computing device, the computing device comprising a base that comprises: a base surface configured to support the computing device on a supporting surface, and a front wall adjoining and extending away from the base surface; the computing device comprising a chassis adjoining the base, the chassis comprising: a planar user interactive surface comprising one or more user input components, and an overhanging brim comprising a planar ceiling that extends beyond at least the front wall of the base, the overhanging brim comprising at least one magnet, the method comprising: setting the computing device on a planar supporting surface to orient the planar ceiling of the overhanging brim parallel to the supporting surface; placing the stylus on the supporting surface; and sliding the stylus underneath the planar ceiling of the overhanging brim to cause the at least one magnet to lift the stylus off the supporting surface and retain the stylus against the planar ceiling.

The claims may refer to "an" element or "a first" element or the equivalent thereof. Such claims should be understood to include incorporation of one or more such elements, neither requiring nor excluding two or more such elements.

Claim 1:
A computing device (<NUM>), comprising:
a base (<NUM>) comprising:
a base surface (<NUM>) configured to support the computing device (<NUM>) on a supporting surface (<NUM>); and
a front wall (<NUM>) adjoining and extending away from the base surface (<NUM>); and a chassis (<NUM>) adjoining the base (<NUM>), the chassis (<NUM>) comprising:
a planar user interactive surface (<NUM>) comprising one or more user input components (<NUM>, <NUM>); and
an overhanging brim (<NUM>) that extends beyond at least the front wall (<NUM>) of the base (<NUM>) and comprises at least one magnet (<NUM>, <NUM>) configured to removably retain a stylus (<NUM>) underneath the overhanging brim (<NUM>).