Electronic device holders with display panel magnifier
AssigneeEricsson Inc.
InventorThomas Snyder
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Abstract
Electronic device holders, such as vehicle cradles and holsters are provided with optical elements that are configured to overlie and magnify the display panel of an electronic device supported thereby. An elongate, adjustably bendable arm may be utilized to allow a user to maneuver an optical element to any of a plurality of positions relative to an electronic device display panel.
Claims13
An apparatus for supporting a portable electronic device, comprising:
- a cradle configured to removably receive a portable electronic device therein;
- an elongated, adjustably bendable arm including a proximal end and an opposite distal end, wherein the proximal end of the arm is secured to the cradle, and wherein the arm is maneuverable to any of a plurality of positions relative to the cradle;
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- an optical element secured to the distal end of the arm, wherein the optical element is configured to magnify a display panel of a portable electronic device disposed within the cradle.
A vehicle cradle for supporting a radiotelephone, comprising:
- an elongated flexible semi-rigid gooseneck shaft including a proximal end and an opposite distal end, wherein the proximal end of the gooseneck shaft is secured to the cradle, and wherein the gooseneck shaft is adjustably bendable to any of a plurality of positions relative to the cradle;
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- an optical element secured to the distal end of the gooseneck shaft, wherein the optical element is configured to magnify a display panel of a radiotelephone disposed within the cradle.
A holster for a portable electronic device, comprising an optical element configured to magnify a display panel of a portable electronic device disposed therewithin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.