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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2021
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2017
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Jeremy C. Franklin, San Francisco, CA (US);
Yoonhoo Jo, San Francisco, CA (US);
Nicholas R. Trincia, San Francisco, CA (US);
Paul M. Baker, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Jessica J. Lu, San Francisco, CA (US);
Hao Zhu, San Jose, CA (US);
Samuel Gilkison Smith, San Francisco, CA (US);
Amit S. Barve, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
This application relates to a case for retaining a portable electronic device and an accessory. The case can include a main body that includes a back panel and sidewalls for retaining a portable electronic device. The case can also include a receptacle coupled to the main body. The receptacle can have a cavity that generally corresponds to the dimension of an accessory for retaining the accessory. The case can further include a first terminal, a second terminal, and a battery. The first terminal can receive electrical energy from the portable electronic device to charge the battery. And the electrical energy stored in the battery can be transferred to the accessory through the second terminal. The case and the portable electronic device may communicate via near-field communication. The case can further include a slotted compartment to store money and credit cards.