Extending the functionality of a mobile device

摘要

Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for extending the functionality of a mobile device by including a cover for the mobile device with a substantial portion of the exterior overlaid with a touch-sensitive surface. Logic stored on the cover senses a user's touch on the touch-sensitive surface, and transmits the touch input to the coupled mobile device. Logic stored on the coupled mobile device may receive and interpret the touch input as a function or command of an operating system, or a function or command of a program within the operating system of the mobile device.

主权项

1. A cover for extending functionality of a mobile device, the cover comprising:
a touch-sensitive surface overlaying a portion of an exterior of the cover; a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising
sensing a touch input from the touch-sensitive surface,transmitting the touch input to the mobile device, wherein the touch input is transmitted wirelessly to the mobile device, andcorrecting an error associated with the touch input, the error based on a gap in the touch-sensitive surface.