PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE ACCESSORY WITH CAMERA PROTECTION
Case accessories including protection covers for portable electronic devices having image capturing systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, the case may include a holder configured to secure the portable electronic device and a selectively positionable protection cover configured to protect the integrated image capturing system. In certain embodiments, the selectively positionable protection cover may be positioned using a hinged mechanism, a sliding mechanism, or a rotational mechanism.
1 . A case for a portable electronic device including an integrated image capturing system comprising:
a holder configured to secure the portable electronic device; and
a selectively positionable protection cover integrated into the holder configured to protect the integrated image capturing system.
2 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the image capturing system comprises a camera system.
3 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the image capturing system comprises a flash system.
4 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the protection cover is selectively positionable using an articulating hinge mechanism.
5 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the protection cover is selectively positionable using a sliding mechanism.
6 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the protection cover is selectively positionable able using an articulating rotational mechanism.
7 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the protection cover is selectively positionable between a closed position and an open position.
8 . The case of claim 7 , wherein the protection cover is configured to protect the integrated image capturing system when positioned in the closed position
9 . The case of claim 7 , wherein the protection cover is configured to allow use of the image capturing system when positioned in an open position.
10 . The case of claim 7 , wherein the protection cover is configured to be secured in the closed position using a mechanical snap mechanism.
11 . The case of claim 7 , wherein the protection cover is configured to be secured in the closed position using a friction fit mechanism.
12 . The case of claim 7 , wherein the protection cover is configured to be secured in the closed position using a spring-loaded latch mechanism.
13 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the protection cover comprises a grasp mechanism configured to aid a user in selectively positioning the protection cover.
14 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the holder is configured to protect a front surface of the portable electronic device.
15 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the holder is configured to protect a back surface of the portable electronic device.
16 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the holder is configured to secure the portable electronic device using a compression fit.
17 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises a resilient material configured to selectively expand and receive the portable electronic device.
18 . The case of claim 1 , wherein the case further comprises a second selectively positionable protection cover integrated into the holder configured to protect a second image capturing system of the portable electronic device.
19 . A stand case for a portable electronic device including an integrated image capturing system comprising:
a holder configured to secure the portable electronic device;
a base pivotally coupled to the holder;
a support rest configured to variable secure the holder in an upright position relative to the base; and
a selectively positionable protection cover integrated into the holder configured to protect the integrated image capturing system.