Accessory device with communication features

An accessory device for use with an electronic device, the accessory device comprising:

• a receptacle comprising a bottom wall and sidewalls extending from the bottom wall, the bottom wall and the sidewalls defining an internal volume having a size and shape to receive the electronic device;
• wireless circuitry embedded in the receptacle, wherein receipt of the electronic device in the internal volume causes the wireless circuitry to provide information to the electronic device, wherein the information alters visual information of a display assembly of the electronic device;
• a hinge connected to the receptacle;
• and
• a cover rotationally coupled to the receptacle by the hinge, the cover comprising an accessory display, wherein the wireless circuitry receives device information from the electronic device that is presented on the accessory display.

A method for communicating with an electronic device, the method comprising:

• by an accessory device:
• receiving the electronic device into a receptacle of the accessory device, the receptacle carrying wireless circuitry and a memory circuit that stores information in accordance with the accessory device;
• receiving, using the wireless circuitry, an authentication request generated by the electronic device;
• and
• providing, using the wireless circuitry, the information in response to an authentication based on the an authentication request.