Case with communication module having a latching connector for a handheld computer system

A case for a handheld computer system comprising:

• a hinge;
• a first cover coupled to said hinge;
• a second cover coupled to said hinge, wherein said hinge allows each of said first and second covers to rotate such that to form a protective housing for said handheld computer system;
• a latching connector coupled to said second cover for electrically coupling to a communication port of said handheld computer system and for coupling to said handheld computer system, said latching connector having:
• a first L-shaped member and a second L-shaped member each disposed at opposite ends of said latching connector,
• a first pivot pin and a second pivot pin each projecting from said opposite ends in a perpendicular direction relative to said first and second L-shaped members,
• a plurality of electrical pins arranged between said first and second L-shaped members, and
• at least one latching hook for latching to said second cover in a latched position;
• and
• a communication module integrated into said first cover, said communication module configured to transmit and receive data for said handheld computer system.

A case for a handheld computer system comprising:

• a hinge;
• a first cover coupled to said hinge;
• a second cover coupled to said hinge, wherein said hinge allows each of said first and second covers to rotate such that to form a protective housing for said handheld computer system;
• a latching connector coupled to said second cover for electrically coupling to a communication port of said handheld computer system and for coupling to said handheld computer system, wherein said latching connector engages said communication port with a rotating motion so that to enable a wiping interaction between a plurality of electrical contacts of said communication port and a plurality of electrical pins of said latching connector to remove surface debris, and wherein said latching connector comprises:
• a first L-shaped member and a second L-shaped member each disposed at opposite ends of said latching connector,
• a first pivot pin and a second pivot pin each projecting from said opposite ends in a perpendicular direction relative to said first and second L-shaped members,
• said plurality of electrical pins arranged between said first and second L-shaped members, and
• at least one latching hook for latching to said second cover in a latched position;
• and
• a communication module integrated into said first cover, said communication module configured to transmit and receive data for said handheld computer system.

A case for a handheld computer system comprising:

• a hinge;
• a first cover coupled to said hinge;
• a second cover coupled to said hinge, wherein said hinge allows each of said first and second covers to rotate such that to form a protective housing for said handheld computer system;
• a connector coupled to said second cover for coupling to a communication port of said handheld computer system, wherein said communication port is coupled to said connector by sliding said handheld computer system into said connector, and wherein said connector comprises:
• a first L-shaped member and a second L-shaped member each disposed at opposite ends of said connector, and
• a plurality of electrical pins arranged between said first and second L-shaped members;
• and
• a communication module integrated into said first cover, said communication module configured to transmit and receive data for said handheld computer system.