METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A PORTABLE MEDIA DEVICE

摘要

A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a collapsible supporting member, which includes a frame a portable media device retainer attached to the frame multiple strap anchors attached to the frame and a strap redirector. The strap redirector is affixed relative to the frame and positioned between two strap anchors of the multiple strap anchors. The device also includes an elongated strap having two opposing ends that are attached to the multiple strap anchors. The strap redirector engages a portion of the elongated strap at a location between the two opposing ends to form a multiple loops between the strap redirector and the two opposing ends. The multiple loops allow the frame to be suspended from a separate mounting structure. Other embodiments are disclosed.

主权项

1. A device, comprising:
a frame to receive a portable media device comprising a display surface, wherein the display surface of the portable media device, when received within the frame, is substantially unobstructed, wherein the frame comprises:
a plurality of strap anchors; anda strap redirector positioned with respect to the plurality of strap anchors; and an elongated strap comprising two opposing ends attached to the plurality of strap anchors, wherein the strap redirector engages a portion of the elongated strap at a location between the two opposing ends, thereby forming a plurality of loops between the strap redirector and the two opposing ends, and wherein the plurality of loops allow the frame to be suspended from a separate mounting structure, such that the display surface is positioned to allow hands-free viewing of media content displayed upon the portable media device.