Carrier for Electronic Mobile Devices

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for a multi-configuration electronic device carrying case. The multi-configuration electronic device carrying case includes a protective encasing structure configured to receive and hold an electronic device. The carrying case further includes at least two adjustable straps configured to attach the encasing structure to a person in one of a plurality of configurations. The configurations include a hip holster configuration, where one adjustable strap is used for connection around a waist of the person and one adjustable strap is used for connection around one leg of the person. The configurations also include a back configuration, where one adjustable strap is used for connection around each arm of the person to attach the encasing structure to a back of the person.

It is claimed: 
     
         1 . A multi-configuration electronic device carrying case, comprising:
 a protective encasing structure configured to receive and hold an electronic device;   an integrated printer in the interior of the encasing structure, wherein the printer is configured to print a document based on a command received from the electronic device held within the encasing structure; and   at least two adjustable straps and corresponding attachment points configured to attach the encasing structure to a person in one of a plurality of configurations, wherein the configurations include:
 a hip holster configuration, wherein the hip holster configuration provides one adjustable strap for connection around a waist of the person and one adjustable strap for connection around one leg of the person; and 
 a back configuration, wherein the back configuration provides one adjustable strap for connection around each arm of the person, attaching the encasing structure to a back of the person. 
   
     
     
         2 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the carrying case includes four adjustable straps, wherein the hip holster configuration provides a first adjustable strap for connection around the waist and a second adjustable strap for connection around the one leg, and wherein the back configuration provides a third adjustable strap for connection around a left arm of the person and a fourth adjustable strap for connection around the right arm of the person. 
     
     
         3 . The carrying case of  claim 2 , wherein the back configuration further utilizes the second adjustable strap used in the hip holster configuration for connection around the waist. 
     
     
         4 . The carrying case of  claim 2 , wherein the configurations further include a front configuration, wherein the front configuration provides one adjustable strap for connection around each arm of the person, attaching the encasing structure to a front of the person. 
     
     
         5 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the configurations further include a side holster configuration, wherein the side holster configuration provides one adjustable strap for connection around one arm of the person and one adjustable strap for connection around a chest of the person, attaching the encasing structure under the one arm of the person. 
     
     
         6 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein a first end of an adjustable strap is permanently connected to the encasing structure, wherein the encasing structure includes a receiving structure for attaching a second end of the adjustable straps for use in connecting the encasing structure to the person. 
     
     
         7 . The carrying case of  claim 6 , wherein the adjustable straps are retractable straps under tension that are configured to substantially recede into the encasing structure when not connected. 
     
     
         8 . The carrying case of  claim 7 , wherein the first end of the adjustable strap is configured to wrap around a spring-loaded spindle that provides tension for retracting the adjustable strap into the encasing structure. 
     
     
         9 . The carrying case of  claim 7 , wherein the retractable straps are configured to wrap around the encasing structure when retracted between a first layer of the encasing structure and a second layer of the encasing structure. 
     
     
         10 . The carrying case of  claim 7 , wherein the retractable straps are configured to retract into a compartment at one end of the encasing structure. 
     
     
         11 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the carrying case further includes a supplemental power mechanism attached to the encasing structure, wherein the supplemental power mechanism is configured to provide supplemental power to an electronic device or batteries held within the encasing structure. 
     
     
         12 . The carrying case of  claim 11 , wherein the supplemental power mechanism is a photovoltaic mechanism or a motion energy capture mechanism. 
     
     
         13 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the encasing structure includes an opening on one side, wherein the opening facilitates interaction with an electronic device while the electronic device is held within the encasing structure. 
     
     
         14 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the printer is configured to connect to an electronic device via a wireless protocol or a wired connection. 
     
     
         15 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the carrying case includes a global positioning system transmitter chip for providing a location of the carrying case. 
     
     
         16 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the carrying case includes an emergency button, and wherein the emergency button, when pressed, is configured to cause a loud and repeating sound to be emitted. 
     
     
         17 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the carrying case includes a hazardous conditions detector configured to warn the person of a hazardous condition. 
     
     
         18 . The carrying case of  claim 17 , wherein the hazardous condition is smoke, poisonous gas, biological agents, particulate matter, fire, combustible gases, weather conditions, or radiation. 
     
     
         19 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the carrying case includes a clock display or an atomic clock display. 
     
     
         20 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein a perimeter area of the carrying case is configured to emit a light. 
     
     
         21 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the encasing structure is configured to allow transmission of a light signal between the electronic device and a second electronic device not held within the encasing structure. 
     
     
         22 . The carrying case of  claim 21 ,
 wherein the light signal is a laser beam; and   wherein pulses of the laser beam include information.   
     
     
         23 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the carrying case allows the electronic device to project images or video onto a screen or wall while being held within the encasing structure. 
     
     
         24 . A method of manufacturing a multi-configuration electronic device carrying case, comprising:
 providing an outer shell;   positioning a soft inner shell configured to hold an electronic device within the outer shell;   installing an integrated printer in the interior of the encasing structure, wherein the printer is configured to print a document based on a command received from the electronic device held within the encasing structure; and   attaching four adjustable, retractable straps to one side of an outside of the outer shell, wherein the one side of the outer shell includes a receiving structure for receiving one end of one of the adjustable, retractable straps, wherein the adjustable straps are configured to attach the encasing structure to a person in one of a plurality of configurations, wherein the configurations include:
 a hip holster configuration, wherein the hip holster configuration provides one adjustable strap for connection around a waist of the person and one adjustable strap for connection around one leg of the person; and 
 a back configuration, wherein the back configuration provides one adjustable strap for connection around each arm of the person, attaching the encasing structure to a back of the person. 
   
     
     
         25 . A multi-configuration electronic device carrying case, comprising:
 means for holding an electronic device;   an integrated printer in the interior of the means for holding the electronic device, wherein the printer is configured to print a document based on a command received from the electronic device held within the encasing structure; and   means for attaching the means for holding to a person in one of a plurality of configurations, wherein the configurations include:
 a hip holster configuration, wherein the hip holster configuration provides means for attaching around a waist of the person and one leg of the person; and 
 a back configuration, wherein the back configuration provides means for attaching around each arm of the person, attaching the means for holding to a back of the person.