Apple inc. (20240106484). MAGNETIC ACCESSORY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 MAGNETIC ACCESSORY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MAGNETIC ACCESSORY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
MAGNETIC ACCESSORY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Timothy J. Rasmussen of San Jose CA (US)
Geng Luo of Santa Clara CA (US)
MAGNETIC ACCESSORY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240106484 titled 'MAGNETIC ACCESSORY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a support accessory for handheld electronic devices with a magnetic element, including an extendable support element and a housing with a magnetic attachment element.
- The support accessory is designed to provide support to the handheld device when attached to an auxiliary support structure, such as a tripod.
- The extendable support element can transition between a retracted state and an extended state, allowing for flexibility in positioning the handheld device.
- The magnetic attachment element within the housing enables easy attachment to the magnetic element of the handheld device.
- The support accessory may also establish electrical communication with the handheld device to affect its function.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in photography and videography settings where stable support for handheld devices is needed.
Problems Solved
The support accessory solves the problem of unstable positioning of handheld devices when capturing photos or videos.
Benefits
The support accessory provides a stable and secure way to position handheld devices for improved photography and videography.
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application could be in the production and sale of accessories for handheld electronic devices, targeting photographers and videographers.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar support accessories for cameras or smartphones that provide stability and support during use.
Unanswered Questions
How does the extendable support element affect the overall stability of the handheld device?
The extendable support element provides additional support and stability to the handheld device when attached to an auxiliary support structure, but the extent of its impact on overall stability is not explicitly mentioned in the abstract.
What specific functions of the handheld device can be affected by the support accessory's electrical communication capability?
The abstract mentions that the support accessory can establish electrical communication with the handheld device to affect its function, but it does not specify which functions can be affected or how they are impacted.
Original Abstract Submitted
this application relates to support accessories for use with portable and/or handheld electrical devices having a magnetic element therein. such a support accessory comprises a housing that defines an internal volume. in addition, a magnetic attachment element is housed within the internal volume and capable of a magnetic attachment with the magnetic element of the handheld device. the support accessory includes an extendable support element carried by the housing and capable of transitioning between a retracted state and an extended state. in an extended state, the extendable support element at least partially extends outward through an opening in the housing such that the extendable support element is capable of providing support to the handheld electronic device relative to an auxiliary support structure (e.g., a tripod). the support accessory may establish electrical communication with the handheld device and affect a function of the handheld device.
