Storage system for handheld electronic device

A storage system comprising:

• a protective housing member configured to mate with a handheld electronic device;
• at least one integrated circuit, said at least one integrated circuit being either a component of the handheld electronic device or a component of the protective housing member;
• wherein the protective housing member comprises a charging area;
• wherein the charging area is formed between a surface of the protective housing member and a surface of at least one accessory item of the handheld electronic device;
• a plug head mounted on the protective housing member, the plug head being configured to electronically connect to a port of the handheld electronic device and configured to transmit at least one of data and power between at least two of the following:
• the protective housing member, said at least one accessory item and the handheld electronic device;
• wherein the charging area configured to charge said at least one accessory item;
• and
• wherein the charging area is powered by at least one power component of the protective housing member or at least one power component of the handheld electronic device.