GB2481477A - Detachable handle arrangement for portable electronic devices - Google Patents

Detachable handle arrangement for portable electronic devices Download PDF

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GB2481477A
GB2481477A GB1105220.6A GB201105220A GB2481477A GB 2481477 A GB2481477 A GB 2481477A GB 201105220 A GB201105220 A GB 201105220A GB 2481477 A GB2481477 A GB 2481477A
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Rohan Raj Mardikar
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    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1626—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with a single-body enclosure integrating a flat display, e.g. Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs]
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • A63F13/20—Input arrangements for video game devices
    • A63F13/24—Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
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    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1632—External expansion units, e.g. docking stations
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
    • H04B1/38—Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
    • H04B1/3827—Portable transceivers
    • H04B1/3877—Arrangements for enabling portable transceivers to be used in a fixed position, e.g. cradles or boosters
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/0279—Improving the user comfort or ergonomics
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/72427—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality for supporting games or graphical animations
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/90—Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups A63F13/20 or A63F13/25, e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets
    • A63F13/98—Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/10—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals
    • A63F2300/1043—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being characterized by constructional details
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/20—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterised by details of the game platform
    • A63F2300/204—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterised by details of the game platform the platform being a handheld device

Abstract

An apparatus enabling a portable hand-held electronic device 4 to be more easily held comprises a securement part 2 and at least one handle 3. The securement part is shaped and dimensioned such that it extends securely around at least an edge of the portable electronic device 4. The securement part 2 has means to engage and mate with at least one handle 3. The component parts of the handle apparatus 1 are held together by cooperatively formed and releasable connection means 5. The securement part 2 and/or the at least one handle may have apertures 6 which align with respective features of the portable electronic device 4 in order to access them. Provides a detachable handle arrangement for use in playing games on a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone, a smart phone or a PDA.

Description

A HANDLE APPARATUS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a handle apparatus for use with portable hand-held electronic devices.
BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION
There are numerous hand-held electronic devices (e.g. mobile phones, in.c1ding smart phones electronic book n.aders personal digital assistants (FDA) etc) available today which pennit a variety of functions and tasks to he carried out with ease. Electronic devices may be used for communication, entertainment, business or other work purposes, and have the obvious advantages of portability and compactness It is often desirable to use portablc hand-held electronic dc ices foi ganiing purposes, and in particular to grasp the portable electronic device at a particular orientation in order to facilitate a gaming experience. It is uncommon to construct electronic devices with integral hand grips, as this defeats their advantages of small size and aesthetic design quality.
It s ould therefore be advantageous to ha e a stnictui e or apparatus which allows a user to hold a portable electronic device in a variety of orientations, particularly those suitable for gaming purposes In addition it would be desirable to ha e an apparatus which allows a user to be able to access all of the functions of the portable electronic des ice s hUe it is being held It n ould also be ads antageous to pros ide such an apparatu'. vhich sould allow a user io remove a portable electronic device flom the apparatus s lien the portable electronic des ice is not being used for gaming purposes
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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The invention provides a handle apparatus for use with a portable electronic device (e.g. mobile phones, including smart' phones, electronic book readers, personal digital assistants (PI)A) etc) the handle apparatus comprising a securcmcnt part Vlncii in use extends securely around at least an edgc of the portable electronic device, and at least one handle part adapted to be held by a user, the handle part being releasably connected to the seeurernent part.
In an atemau e embodiment, the sccurenient part substantialh encloses a iee edge and a rear face of the portable electionic de\ice when in use Further handle parts may then be secureh attached to the securemenL part Although not limiting the scope of the in enuon the handle appat atus preferably comprises a pair of handle parts.
The handic apparatus is also piefcrably configured to allow a user to access afl of the functions ot the electronic de ice hen in ise The securemnt part and or it least one handle may have apertures which align with respective features, e.g. a camera, of the electronic device when the apparatus is attached around the portable electronic device.
The invention as described above solves the problems of providing an apparatus for allowing a usu to hold a portable clcetrornc desae in a s ariety of orientations, particularly those suitable for gaining purposes In particular, the apparatus allows a user to be able to access all of the flanctions of the portable electronic device while it is being held.
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Figure 1 shows the componert parts of a handle apparatus according to the present invention; Figure 2 shows the handle apparatus of Figure 1 in engagement with a portable electronic device; and Figure 3 is a detailed view showing an aperture on a handle part of the handle apparatus in respective alignment with a camera of a portable eiectivnic device.
Referring now to the drawings, Figure 1 show s the component parts of the handle apparatus 1, as described in more detail below.
The handle apparatus I comprises a securement part 2 and a pair of handles 3. The sceurement part 2 is constructed from a 1emi-rigid or flexible material for example a 0 polytetrafluoroethylene (P1 FE) polymei which is shaped and dimensioned to extend securely around at least an edga of the portable electronic device 4 The pair of handles 3 may also be shaped and dimensioned in a variety of ergonomic configurations, and may be constructed from any suitable materials such as durable rubber or mouldcd plastics.
The securement part 2 has means to engage and mate with each handle 3. The component part'. of the handle apparatus I are held together b) cooperatively formed and releasable connection means It iill be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that the cooperatively formed releasable connection means 5 may be of the form which permit a clip fit or snap lock fitting or ma simply he projections on the handle parts 3 Which engage with associated recesses on the securement part 2. In practice, any suitable connection means can be used In use, the handles 3 mate and cooperatively engage the securement part 2 via the releasable connection means 5, as illustrated in Figure 2 where a pair of handles 3 are releasably connected to the securcmcnt part 2, When not in use, the handles 3 may be relcasably detached from the securcment part 2 by disengaging th.e releasable connection means 5, so that the handlcs 3 ina be stored separate from the portable electronic device 4 It will bt appreciated by a pemon skilled in the art that in use an alternative securement part (not shown) may substantially enclose a sidc edge and a rear face of a portable electronic device, similar to a phone case or the like.
One of the handles 3 may have apertures 6 which align with respective features of the portable electronic device 4 in order to access them, as illustrated in Figure 3. It is entsaged that an's number of the aperturcs 6 present may addthona1l have cos ci means (not shown) to protect the featuies of the portahk e]eetroruc dc's ice 4 s;hen not in use. -.5-

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  1. CLAIMS1. A handle apparatus tbr use with a portable electronic device, the handle apparatus comprising a securement part which, in use, extends securely around at least an edge of the portable electronic device, and at. least one handle part adapted to be held by a user, the handle part being releasably connected to the securement part.
  2. 2 A hanuic apparatus according to elaun I, wherein the sceurement part substantially encloses a side edge and a rear face of the portable eleetionic device in tO use,
  3. 3. A handle apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, comprising a pair of handle parts.4 A handle apparatus accoiduu to ans preeedina claim wherein the handle part and/oi secui ernent part has an aperture in alignment with a feature of the portable electronic device.5. A handle apparatus substantially as described herein and with reference to the drawings.*::r: INTELLECTUAL . ... PROPERTY OFFICE Application No: GB 1105220.6 Examiner: Mr Jared Stokes Claims searched: ito 5 Date of search: 27 July 2011 Patents Act 1977: Search Report under Section 17 Documents considered to be relevant: Category Relevant Identity of document and passage or figure of particular relevance to claims A -W02006/099205 A3 (Krieger) A -GB2316466A (Phillipps) A -WO0i/99481 A3 (Dow) A -Intec Wing Grip, retrieved from http://cover7.cduniverse.comlCDUCoverArt/Games/Large/8049260 i 220 jpg on 27.07.ii Categories: X Document indicating lack of novelty or inventive A Document indicating technological background and/or state step of the art.Y Document indicating lack of inventive step if P Document published on or after the declared priority date but combined with one or more other documents of before the filing date of this invention.same category.& Member of the same patent family E Patent document published on or after. hut with priority date earlier than, the filing date of this application.Field of Search:Search of GB, EP. WO & US patent documents classified in the following areas of the UKCX Worldwide search of patent documents classified in the following areas of the IPC A63F; GO6F; HO4B; HO4M The following online and other databases have been used in the preparation of this search report EPODOC, INTERNET, WPI International Classification: Subclass Subgroup Valid From None Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office www.ipo.gov.uk
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