Detachable sensory-interface device for a wireless personal communication device and method

摘要

A system and method that utilizes a protective sensor-interface apparatus, which removably connects and interfaces to a mobile electronic device, enabling users to more readily access and engage mobile content and data. The present invention provides a method and device wherein the user interfaces with digital content by using touch-sensitive areas on the back and sides of a protective case that interfaces with the mobile device, the software application and other users. This enables additional features that can be customized by users and developers for enhanced sensory experiences and digital rights management by creating components of a separate environment that exists in the case.

主权项

1. A method for implementing and using a sensory-interface device, the method comprising:
providing the sensory-interface device, wherein the sensory-interface device includes a protective case having a plurality of touch-sensitive sensors; attaching the sensory-interface device to a user's mobile device; providing a communications mechanism configured to exchange data between the sensory-interface device and the mobile device; sensing touch of a user on the sensory-interface device; sensing a gesture made by the user on one of the touch sensitive surfaces; generating a first authentication code that is personal to the user based on the sensed gesture; combining the first authentication code with a device authentication code to generate a combined personal-and-device authentication code that enables a software function of the mobile device; and gathering data from a plurality of sources for compilation into at least one touch-sensitive device of a plurality of touch-sensitive devices that includes the sensory-interface device, wherein the data can be sent to remote satellite touch-sensitive devices of the plurality of touch-sensitive devices, and wherein the data is searchable from a database that is internal to the at least one touch-sensitive device and that is accessible through a communications network that connects the plurality of touch-sensitive devices.