Tablet device with peek mode operation

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 method performed by a tablet device having a display and sensor coupled to a processor, comprising:
when the tablet device is attached to a protective cover comprising a flexible flap comprising foldable segments that fold with respect to each other and the tablet device to form a folded state comprising a first segment at a first end of the flexible flap detectable by the sensor and a second segment a second end of the flexible flap opposite the first end and a third independently foldable segment between the first and second segments; using the sensor to determine the folded state of the flexible flap, wherein the folded state comprises: a first folded state comprising at least some of second segment being in contact with the display and the first segment being folded away from the display revealing a first viewable portion of the display, or a second folded state comprising at least some of the second segment being in contact with the display and the first and third segments being folded away from the display revealing a second viewable portion of the display that is larger than and includes the first viewable portion of the display; and altering an operating state of the tablet device by the processor in accordance with the folded state, wherein the altered operating state comprises: presenting visual content by the display at a portion of the display deemed to be viewable by the processor in accordance with the determined folded state.