Protective case for adding wireless functionality to a handheld electronic device

摘要

A protective case for an electronic device may comprise a wireless adaptor for adding wireless capabilities, including support of additional wireless communication protocols, to the electronic device. The system may enable, for example, location based services functions, social networking functions, and messaging functions.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a handheld electronic device that comprises a first radio operable to communicate in accordance with a first wireless communication protocol; a protective case mounted to said handheld electronic device, wherein said protective case comprises a second radio that is operable to communicate in accordance with a second wireless communication protocol; and wherein said system is operable to, in response to a detection that said system is approaching another device, exchange information with said other device via said second radio, and wherein:
said information is for establishing a wireless connection between said first radio and said other device; andat least part of said information is exchanged while said other device is out-of-range of said first radio.