Multipurpose casing for a computer based device

摘要

The present invention relates to a casing for accommodating a computer based device or an activity board having an input/output port interface and/or an interface in form of a touch sensitive screen, comprising one or more operating means (e.g., levers, handles, buttons, knobs) and/or one or more apertures for interacting with said device, wherein said casing, at least partially, can cover the interface of said device.

主权项

1. A casing, for accommodating a portable device, for serving as an activity platform for a child, wherein said portable device is capable of running a dedicated application and comprises one or more I/O port(s) and a touch sensitive screen, and wherein the casing comprises:
a) a frame for partically covering the body of said portable device and exposing at least part of said touch sensitive screen; b) a memory module; c) a communication module for communicating with said one or more I/O port(s) of said portable device; d) a processing unit capable of interacting with an application, running on said portable device, using said communication module, for creating visual indications on said screen of said portable device; e) one or more tactile elements, having motion functionalities, for practicing and developing fine motor skills,
i) each said tactile element has a certain pattern, texture and color,ii) each said tactile element is electronically connected to said communication module, for communicating with said portable device,iii) a motion of each said tactile element, is communicated to said portable device for creating said visual indications on said touch sensitive screen of said portable device running said application,iv) each said tactile element provides a tactile and vistual stimulation andv) the visual indication provides a visual stimulation for said child; f) connecting means for allowing the attaching and detaching of add-on accessories to said casing either electronically, mechanically or by any combination thereof; and g) at least one add-on accessory, which can be attached and detached to said casing using said connecting means, for allowing a child interaction with said application, running on said portable device.