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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2018
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2016
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Nathan P. Bosscher, Madison, WI (US);
Erik L. Wang, Redwood City, CA (US);
Ethan L. Huwe, Davis, CA (US);
Craig M. Stanley, Campbell, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
An accessory device used with an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may provide a protective cover for the electronic device. The accessory device may include a first part and a second part. The accessory device may also include one or more detection mechanisms, some of which may be used to determine whether the first part and the second part are properly aligned with respect to each other. Further, the detection mechanisms may generate an indication whether the first and second parts are properly aligned. The detection mechanism may be in communication with the electronic device such that the electronic device can receive the indication. In this manner, the indication may cause the electronic device to generate and present a message on a display of the electronic device. The message may provide a statement whether the parts are properly aligned.