Handheld-computer adapter for sled

1. A system comprising:

a handheld-computer case that selectively holds a handheld computer, the handheld-computer case comprising:

a body portion adapted to receive the handheld computer;

a removable cap that engages with a first end of the body portion and secures the handheld computer;

a base bracket at a second end of the body portion that supports the handheld computer;

a sled adapter comprising:

a pedestal adapted to receive the handheld-computer case; and

a base portion adapted to mount the sled adapter to a sled; and

wherein the body portion is adapted to position a screen of the handheld computer at a 45-90° angle relative to the base portion.

2. The system of claim 1 , comprising the sled.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the body portion comprises a plurality of indented edges that permit side buttons of the handheld computer to be accessed.

4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the body portion comprises an indented edge that provides an unobstructed view to a rear-facing camera of the handheld computer.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein:

the handheld-computer case comprises a key; and

the pedestal has a keyhole formed therein and adapted to receive the key.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein:

the pedestal comprises a key; and

the handheld-computer case has a keyhole formed therein and adapted to receive the key.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the base portion serves as a battery cover of the sled.

8. The system of claim 1 , comprising at least one of a magnet, a gear, and a rachet to secure the handheld computer to the handheld-computer case.

9. A system comprising:

a handheld-computer case adapted to hold selectively a handheld computer in a position in which a rear-facing camera of the handheld computer has an unobstructed view, the handheld-computer case comprising:

a body portion adapted to receive the handheld computer;

a removable cap adapted to secure the handheld computer;

a base bracket adapted to support the handheld computer; and

a sled adapter adapted to receive the handheld-computer case and to be mounted to a sled.

10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the body portion has formed therein a plurality of indented edges that permit side buttons of the handheld computer to be accessed.

11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the sled adapter comprises a base portion that serves as a battery cover of the sled.

12. The system of claim 10 , wherein the handheld-computer case comprises a removable cap engages with the body portion.

13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the base bracket is positioned opposite the removable cap.

14. The system of claim 9 , wherein:

the handheld-computer case comprises a key; and

the sled adapter comprises a pedestal, the pedestal having a keyhole formed therein and adapted to receive the key.

15. The system of claim 9 , comprising at least one of a magnet, a rachet, and a gear to secure the handheld computer to the handheld-computer case.

16. A method comprising:

receiving, by a handheld-computer case comprising a base bracket, a body portion, and a removable cap, a handheld computer, the receiving comprising:

the base bracket supporting the handheld computer; and

the removable cap retaining the handheld computer;

selectively connecting the handheld-computer case to a sled adapter via a key-and-keyhole arrangement; and

wherein a screen of the handheld computer is positioned at a 65-85° angle relative to the sled adapter.

17. The method of claim 16 , comprising connecting the sled adapter to a sled.

18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the steps are performed in the order listed.