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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2002
Patrick Monney, Mex, CH;
Denis Pavillard, Monnaz, CH;
Jean-Marc Flueckiger, Lausanne, CH;
Samer Abdo, Denges, CH;
Andrew Switky, Menlo Park, CA (US);
James Yurchenco, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Kristine Rene Chan-Lizardo, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Joe Watson, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Chase Thompson, East Palo Alto, CA (US);
Anthony Peter Patron, San Francisco, CA (US);
Joseph W. Yang, Castro Valley, CA (US);
Logitech Europe S.A., Morges, CH;
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an attachment apparatus for conveniently, securely, and releasably attaching a handheld device such as a handheld computer to a keyboard or other accessories. In some embodiments, the attachment apparatus is configured to be flexible or adjustable to accommodate differently sized handheld devices. In addition, an automatic switch on feature is implemented in some embodiments which allows the handheld device to be automatically switched on or off by manipulating the position of the attachment apparatus. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for attaching a handheld device to a second device comprises an attachment device having a connector configured to be electrically connected to the handheld device. An adjustable mechanism is configured to adjustably connect the handheld device to the second device to move the handheld device relative to the second device between a first position and a second position. The attachment device includes a switch which is automatically activated to switch on the handheld device in the second position.