Apparatus, system, and method for attaching peripheral items to devices

摘要

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for attaching accessories to a portable electronic device. A device may be a cellular phone, mp3 player, or other device. An accessory may be an armband, a headphone management system, a stereo system, or other device. The accessories and devices may attach using associated device connector section and accessory connector section. The device connector section may adhere to a protection sheet, which in turn is directly attached to the device. The accessories may be removed when they are no longer in use, and may be swapped for other accessories that can attach to the device. Various embodiments of device connector sections and accessory connector sections can be used to make an appropriately secure connection between the device and accessory.

主权项

1. A connector for connecting a portable electronic device and an accessory for the portable electronic device, the connector comprising:
a device connector section having:
a device coupler that couples the device connector section to the portable electronic device;a first connection coupler that detachably couples the device connector section to an accessory connector section; and the accessory connector section having:
a second connection coupler that detachably couples the accessory connector section to the device connector section, wherein the first connection coupler engages the second connection coupler via a rotational locking system;an accessory coupler that couples the accessory connector section to the accessory for the portable electronic device.