Control System for Augmenting a Portable Touch Screen Device

摘要

Presented is a control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device having integral processing capability. The control system includes an enclosure configured for encasing the portable touch screen device, an internal docking connector configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device, and hard buttons. At least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device. The control system includes further includes a processor configured for converting button actuations into a digital format, and a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector. The application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates the status of the one hard button to at least one external device.

主权项

1. A control system for a portable touch screen device having integral processing capability, the control system comprising:
(a) an enclosure configured for encasing the portable touch screen device; (b) an internal docking connector configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device; (c) a plurality of hard buttons, wherein at least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device; (d) a processor configured for converting button actuations into a digital format; and (e) a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector, wherein the application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates a status of the at least one hard button to at least one external device.