Armband for holding an electronic device

Abstract

An armband that holds an electronic device is presented. The armband includes a pouch which includes a window and an opening configured to allow an electronic device to be inserted into the pouch. The armband also includes an arm strap wherein the proximate end of the arm strap is coupled to the pouch, and wherein the arm strap includes: holes arranged in a specified pattern; loop cells at specified locations along the length of the arm strap; and a hook cell located at a distal end of the arm strap. The armband further includes a ring coupled to the pouch configured to allow the distal end of the arm strap to be passed through the ring and pulled toward the proximate end of the arm strap so that the hook cell can be coupled to one or more loop cells.

1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . A portable computing device, including:
 a device housing that houses an electronic device, the electronic device including an input area configured to receive a touch input;   a first strap having a first end coupled to the device housing; and   a ring portion coupled to the device housing, the ring portion including an opening,   wherein the first end of the first strap extends from the device housing and passes through the opening of the ring portion for securing the portable computing device to an appendage; and   wherein the first strap includes a rear side with a rear side fastening cell and a front side with a front side fastening cell, the front side fastening cell configured to couple to the rear side fastening cell when the first end of the first strap is passed through the opening of the ring portion.   
     
     
         3 . The portable computing device of  claim 2 , further comprising a secured configuration that prevents the first strap from inadvertently attaching to other materials, the secured configuration comprising the first strap being wrapped around the electronic device such that the rear side fastening cell is engaged with the front side fastening cell. 
     
     
         4 . The portable computing device of  claim 2 , wherein the first strap includes a plurality of holes arranged in a predetermined pattern that increases flexibility of the first strap. 
     
     
         5 . The portable computing device of  claim 2 , wherein the device housing includes an aperture through which the input area of the electronic device is visible. 
     
     
         6 . The portable computing device of  claim 2 , wherein the electronic device is configured to be secured to the appendage when the first end of the first strap is passed through the opening of the ring portion and the front side fastening cell is coupled to the rear side fastening cell. 
     
     
         7 . The portable computing device of  claim 6 , wherein a back face of the device housing is placed against the appendage when the electronic device is secured to the appendage. 
     
     
         8 . The portable computing device of  claim 6 , wherein the device housing is configured to be secured to the appendage and released from the appendage based on an adjustment of the first strap. 
     
     
         9 . The portable computing device of  claim 2 , wherein the device housing includes an aperture through which a display area of the electronic device is visible. 
     
     
         10 . The portable computing device of  claim 2 , wherein the first end of the first strap is coupled to a first side of the device housing and the ring portion is coupled to a second side of the device housing. 
     
     
         11 . The portable computing device of  claim 2 , wherein the first end of the first strap and the ring portion are coupled to a back face of the device housing. 
     
     
         12 . A computing system, comprising:
 a device pouch configured to receive an electronic device;   an armband coupled to the device pouch, the armband including a first strap coupled to the device pouch and a second strap coupled to the device pouch;   wherein a first end of the first strap extends from the device pouch and passes through an opening of the second strap for securing the computing system to an appendage; and   wherein the first strap includes a rear side with a rear side fastening cell and a front side with a front side fastening cell, the front side fastening cell configured to couple to the rear side fastening cell when the first end of the first strap is passed through the opening of the second strap.   
     
     
         13 . The computing system of  claim 12 , further comprising a secured configuration that prevents the armband from inadvertently attaching to other materials, the secured configuration comprising the first strap being wrapped around the device pouch such that the rear side fastening cell is engaged with the front side fastening cell. 
     
     
         14 . The computing system of  claim 12 , wherein the opening of the second strap comprises a ring portion attached to the second strap. 
     
     
         15 . The computing system of  claim 12 , wherein the armband is coupled to a back side of the device pouch. 
     
     
         16 . The computing system of  claim 15 , wherein a display of the electronic device faces opposite the back side of the device pouch when the electronic device is inserted in the device pouch. 
     
     
         17 . The computing system of  claim 12 , wherein the armband is configured to be secured to the appendage and released from the appendage based on an adjustment of the first strap with respect to the second strap. 
     
     
         18 . A computing device, comprising:
 a device body having opposing edges and configured to support a display surface and an input mechanism, wherein a perimeter of the display surface defines an input area configured to receive a touch input from a user and the input mechanism provides the user with detectable feedback indicating when an input is received;   a housing configured to carry the device body;   a flexible strap portion including a first end coupled to the housing; and   a ring portion coupled to the housing;   wherein the first end of the first strap passes through the opening of the ring portion for securing the computing device to an appendage; and   wherein the first strap includes a rear side with a rear side fastening cell and a front side with a front side fastening cell, the front side fastening cell configured to couple to the rear side fastening cell when the first end of the first strap is passed through the opening of the ring portion.   
     
     
         19 . The computing device of  claim 18 , wherein the display surface and input mechanism face away from the appendage when the computing device is secured to the appendage. 
     
     
         20 . The computing device of  claim 18 , further comprising a secured configuration that prevents the flexible strap portion from inadvertently attaching to other materials, the secured configuration comprising the flexible strap portion being wrapped around the device body such that the rear side fastening cell is engaged with the front side fastening cell. 
     
     
         21 . The computing device of  claim 18 , wherein the flexible strap portion extends from a first opposing edge of the device body and the ring portion extends from a second opposing edge of the device body.