Sony Corporation

Sony Electronics Inc

Thomson Licensing S.a.

Ronald L Lytel

John Tree

David Evan Schultz

Paul Steven Haney

Paul Michael Pierce

A case for an electronic device, which includes a first protective material that maintains the electronic device within the case, and at least one controlling interface that is in electrical communication with said electronic device, and disposed on the first protective material. Through the controlling interface, the user can operate an electronic feature of the electronic device. Electrical communication between the controlling interface and the electronic device can be carried out, at least in part using wireless communication means. Further, a connection port can included for transferring electrical signals between the electronic device and the controlling interface. The connection port can be attached to the first protective material to avoid separation of the port from the case.

Carrying case for portable electronic devices

Indoor/outdoor audio speaker

Wall-mounted audio speaker

Television receiver

An apparatus includes a manually operable air pump for providing a compressed flow of air to an air motor. An electrical generator is coupled to the air motor and is powered thereby. The generator in turn provides electrical power to a portable electrical device. In one embodiment, device is disposed in a shoe and the air pumping is manually provided by the user's walking or running. In another embodiment, the air pump comprises squeegy devices for each hand of a runner or walker.

Manually-powered apparatus for powering a portable electronic device

Telephone answering machine

Internet terminal

Telephone handset

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Ronald L Lytel