System for protecting a portable computing device

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for protecting a portable computing device wherein the system comprises a device housing adapted to protectively encase a portable computing device, a protectively hardened user input device in communication with the device housing, and a protectively hardened display in communication with the device housing. When the portable computing device is encased within the device housing, a user of the portable computing device can operate the portable computing device via the protectively hardened user input device and the protectively hardened display. The device housing may further comprise sealing elements, insulating elements, and shock-absorbing elements.

1 . A system for protecting a portable computing device, the system comprising:
 a device housing adapted to protectively encase the portable computing device to prevent exposure of the portable computing device to potentially harmful operational conditions, the portable computing device including at least one of a user input device and a display;   a protectively hardened user input device in communication with said device housing; and   a protectively hardened display in communication with said device housing,   wherein said device housing allows a user of the portable computing device to operate the portable computing device via said protectively hardened user input device and said protectively hardened display.