INTEGRATED VISUAL NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IN AN ACCESSORY DEVICE

摘要

The described embodiments relate generally to an accessory device for a tablet device. The accessory device takes the form of a flexible screen protector that can be disposed over a display portion of the tablet device. Because the flexible screen protector covers the display of the tablet there is no visual way for the tablet to provide notifications to the user while the screen protector overlays it. By providing a data and power connection between the tablet and the accessory device, the processor of the tablet device can command illumination elements disposed in the accessory device to be illuminated in any of a number of illumination states. Each of the illumination states can be associated with an operating state of the tablet device thereby allowing the tablet device to visually communicate operating state information while the display is covered.

主权项

1. An accessory device suitable for use with an electronic device having i) a display panel configured to present visual content and ii) a touch sensor disposed below the display panel, the accessory device comprising:
a foldable flap having a size and a shape that covers the display panel in a closed configuration, the foldable flap having a first portion and a second portion capable of bending with respect to the first portion; and a transparent region disposed in the foldable flap defining a viewable region of the display panel in the closed configuration that allows at least some of the visual content presented at the viewable region of the display panel to be visible through the transparent region.