摘要 |
An adapter for removably coupling a consumer electronic device to a host, an adapter and a consumer electronic device forming a functional unit, and a modular system including the consumer electronic device, the adapter and a host. The adapter has a main body and a first interface capable of coupling with the appliance and a second interface capable of coupling with the consumer electronic device. In one version, the adapter further has a cavity in the main body receiving the consumer electronic device and an access panel removably mounted to the main body to selectively close the cavity. In another version, the adapter supplies a first service between the host and the consumer electronic device when the adapter is coupled to the host and the consumer electronic device is coupled to the adapter. The adapter further supplies a second service to and forms a functional unit with the consumer electronic device when the adapter and the consumer electronic device are removed from the host.
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