Handheld computer attachment apparatus

A handheld device attachment apparatus comprising:

• a body having a connector configured to connect with a handheld device, the connector being slidable in a first direction and a second direction opposite from the first direction;
• a spring coupled with the connector to apply a spring biasing force to bias the connector toward the second direction;
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• a locking member configured to capture the handheld device during sliding of the handheld device in the first direction and to secure the handheld device in place under the spring biasing force applied by the spring on the handheld device through the connector toward the second direction.

An apparatus for attaching a handheld device to a second device, the apparatus comprising:

• an attachment device having a connector configured to be electrically connected to the handheld device;
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• an adjustable mechanism which is configured to adjustably connect the handheld device to the second device to move the handheld device relative to the second device between a first position and a second position,
• wherein the attachment device includes a switch which is automatically activated to switch on the handheld device in the second position;
• wherein the switch is configured to be automatically activated by a force generated by the second device in the second position;
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• wherein the switch is a reed switch which is configured to be disposed in close proximity to a magnet in the second device in the second position and to be automatically activated by a magnetic force generated by the magnet.

An apparatus for attaching a handheld device to a second device, the apparatus comprising:

• an attachment device having a connector configured to be electrically connected to the handheld device;
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• an adjustable mechanism which is configured to adjustably connect the handheld device to the second device to move the handheld device relative to the second device between a first position and a second position,
• wherein the attachment device includes a switch which is automatically activated to switch on the handheld device in the second position;
• wherein the attachment device is configured to be electrically connected to the second device;
• wherein the switch is automatically activated to switch on the handheld device and enable a driver in the handheld device for driving the second device in the second position;
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• wherein the second device is a keyboard and the driver is a keyboard driver for driving the keyboard.

An apparatus for attaching a handheld device to a second device, the apparatus comprising:

• an attachment device having a connector configured to be electrically connected to the handheld device;
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• an adjustable mechanism which is configured to adjustably connect the handheld device to the second device to move the handheld device relative to the second device between a first position and a second position,
• wherein the attachment device includes a switch which is automatically activated to switch on the handheld device in the second position;
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• wherein the adjustable mechanism is a foldable stand which is folded to position the handheld device against the second device in the first position and to position the handheld device in an upright position with respect to the second device in the second position.