Multi-purpose interface for a portable electronic device

• Main Author: PEGG ALBERT MURRAY
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 19.07.2016
• Subjects: CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTINGELECTRIC POWER; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER; ELECTRICITY; ELECTROMECHANICAL CLOCKS OR WATCHES; ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES; GENERATION; HOROLOGY; PHYSICS; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY

A multi-purpose band for use with a portable electronic device comprises a base link, an interface link, and a coupling link. The base link is joined to the interface link by an interface support hinge, and the coupling link is joined among the base link, and the interface link. The multi-purpose band is configured to be arranged in a band configuration for wearing on a wrist or ankle of a user and in a stand configuration for supporting a portable electronic device at a support angle. The interface link defines an interface surface. A charging feature may be disposed on the interface link proximate the interface surface, wherein the charging feature is configured to facilitate establishing a charging relationship between the charging feature and an electrical connector of the portable electronic device to facilitate engagement between the charging feature and the electrical connector.