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摘要

A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

主权项

1. A cover suitable for protecting and controlling a function of a tablet device having a sensor, a display configured for presenting visual content coupled to a processor and an outer protective layer overlaying the display and having a size and a shape in accordance with a full front side of tablet device, comprising:
a single piece flap pivotally attachable to the tablet device and having the size and the shape of the full front side of the tablet device and comprising: a first portion that is movable away from the outer protective layer in accordance with a first fold line and comprising a magnetic element arranged to magnetically attach to another magnetic element carried by the tablet device through the outer protective layer, a second portion that is opposite the first portion and that is pivotally attachable to the tablet device such that the second portion is movable away from the outer protective layer about a pivot line, and a third portion disposed between the first and second portions that is movable away from the outer protective layer in accordance with a second fold line different than the first fold line and wherein the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion are each movable with respect to the outer protective layer independently of each other.