Method and apparatus for removably affixing a portable device to an object

A method for removably affixing a portable device to an object, the method comprising:

• providing a housing defining an inner volume, the housing being couplable to the portable device;
• and
• affixing a retractable fastener to the object, wherein the retractable fastener includes an end region, the end region including an opening for fastening the apparatus to the object, the retractable fastener being slidable within the inner volume and being positionable at:
• a first position in which the opening is exposed to allow fastening of the apparatus to the object;
• a second position in which the apparatus is locked to the object;
• and
• a third position in which the retractable fastener is substantially contained within the inner volume.

An apparatus for removably affixing a portable device to an object, the apparatus comprising:

• a case for a portable device;
• a housing defining an inner volume, the housing being couplable to the case;
• a retractable fastener having an end region, the end region including an opening for fastening the apparatus to the object, the retractable fastener being slidable within the inner volume and being positionable at:
• a first position in which the opening is exposed to allow fastening of the apparatus to the object;
• a second position in which the apparatus is locked to the object;
• and
• a third position in which the retractable fastener is substantially contained within the inner volume.