Patent ID: 8800875

Claim:
A handle for a portable computer having a user interface configured for interaction with a stylus, the handle comprising: a handle body having a grip portion shaped for grasping by a hand of a user of the portable computer, a proximal end of the grip portion for coupling to a housing of the portable computer, and a distal end of the grip portion, the grip portion including an actuator assembly to activate a feature of the portable computer, the proximal end of the grip portion of the handle body further including: a mechanical coupling to releasably maintain the handle physically attached to the housing of the portable computer; and a control coupling to electrically connect the actuator assembly to the portable computer to provide signals from the actuator assembly to the portable computer; a receptacle connected to the handle body and adapted for releasably retaining the stylus; and a depression at the proximal end of the grip portion and shaped to receive a removable cover disconnected from the housing of the portable computer when the portable computer is attached to the handle, wherein, when the portable computer is detached from the handle, the removable cover connects to the housing of the portable computer and protects a coupling of the portable computer configured to couple with at least one of the mechanical coupling and the control coupling of the handle body.