SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN STERILE ENVIRONMENTS

摘要

Devices, arrangements and methods for encasing non-sterile handheld electronic device into a sterile case are disclosed. A sterile case encases the handheld electronic device. The handheld electronic device may be inserted into the sterile case using a transfer apparatus arranged to permit the device to be inserted into the sterile case without the user or the device contacting an outside surface of the case. The transfer apparatus additionally may contain an apparatus for closing the sterile case without the user directly contacting the sterile case. The sterile case and the transfer apparatus may be used in combination to insert a handheld electronic device into the sterile case without a user directly touching the sterile case.