Accessories for electronic user devices having wireless accessory buses

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10333576
APP PUB NO 20170272113A1
SERIAL NO

15612827

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Various embodiments concern a wireless accessory bus for a user device that enables accessories to be easily and securely attached to the user device. More specifically, the wireless accessory bus enables data to be wirelessly transmitted between the accessory and the user device when the accessory and the user device are located within close proximity to one another (e.g., when the accessory is securely attached to the wireless accessory bus). Power could also be wirelessly transferred from the user device to the accessory (or vice versa). In some embodiments, the user device includes fastening component(s) (e.g., magnets) that allow the user device and the accessory to be magnetically secured to one another. The accessory typically enables the user device to readily utilize a new functionality or an improvement to an existing functionality.

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ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS INC380 PORTAGE AVENUE PALO ALTO CA 94306

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Evans,, V David John Palo Alto, US 100 1031
Hershenson, Matthew Los Altos, US 70 715
Jiang, Xinrui San Jose, US 82 1161
Miao, Xiaoyu Palo Alto, US 140 5020
Rubin, Andrew E Los Altos, US 146 3221

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