Customized Content for Electronic Devices

Abstract

A method for providing customized content to an electronic device. The method may include activating the electronic device through a packaging that substantially surrounds the electronic device, without substantially damaging or removing the packaging. Once the device is activating, connecting the electronic device to a content and providing the content to the electronic device without substantially damaging or removing the packaging.

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         21 . A packaged electronic device, comprising:
 an electronic device comprising a sensor; and   a retail package surrounding the electronic device;   wherein the sensor is configured to sense a device outside the package that is in proximity with the electronic device, and   wherein the packaged electronic device changes from a deactivated state to an activated state in response to the sensor sensing a characteristic of the outside device.   
     
     
         22 . The packaged electronic device of  claim 21 , wherein the characteristic is an electronic identifier of the outside device. 
     
     
         23 . The packaged electronic device of  claim 21 , wherein the sensor is configured to sense an electronic identifier of the outside device, and
 wherein the packaged electronic device changes to the activated state in response to a determination that the electronic identifier of the outside device matches a predetermined electronic identifier of the electronic device.   
     
     
         24 . The packaged electronic device of  claim 21 , wherein the sensor is configured to sense an electronic identifier of an RFID tag of the outside device, and
 wherein the packaged electronic device changes to the activated state in response to a determination that the electronic identifier of the RFID tag matches a predetermined electronic identifier of the electronic device.   
     
     
         25 . The packaged electronic device of  claim 21 , wherein the characteristic is proximity of the outside device to the sensor. 
     
     
         26 . The packaged electronic device of  claim 21 , wherein the characteristic is proximity of the outside device to the sensor within a predetermined proximity. 
     
     
         27 . The packaged electronic device of  claim 26 , wherein the predetermined proximity is based on a signal strength sensed by the sensor. 
     
     
         28 . The packaged electronic device of  claim 21 , wherein the sensor is a coil and is configured to sense an induction coil of the outside device, and
 wherein the packaged electronic device changes to the activated state in response to a current induced in its induction coil by the induction coil of the outside device.   
     
     
         29 . The packaged electronic device of  claim 28 , wherein the coil of the sensor is a coil of a speaker of the electronic device. 
     
     
         30 . The packaged electronic device of  claim 28 , wherein the coil of the sensor is a coil of a microphone of the electronic device. 
     
     
         31 . The packaged electronic device of  claim 21 , wherein the first electronic device receives content wirelessly from a second electronic device when in the activated state. 
     
     
         32 . The packaged electronic device of  claim 21 , wherein the first electronic device receives content wirelessly from a second electronic device when in the activated state, without physical access to the first electronic device by the second electronic device. 
     
     
         33 . Packaging for an electronic device, the packaging comprising:
 an outer wall defining a cavity for receiving an electronic device;   an electrical source disposed within the cavity, for transmitting electrical signals to the electronic device;   wherein the outer wall defines an access aperture, and   wherein the electrical source is electrically coupled to a receiving port disposed at the access aperture, for receiving a connector.   
     
     
         34 . The packaging of  claim 33 , wherein the electrical source is configured to transmit signals to the electronic device by a wired connection. 
     
     
         35 . The packaging of  claim 33 , further comprising the electronic device,
 wherein the electronic device comprises a coil for producing a current induced by an induction coil outside the electronic device while the electronic device is contained within the packaging.   
     
     
         36 . The packaging of  claim 33 , further comprising the electronic device, wherein the electrical source extends from the access aperture to a surface of the electronic device. 
     
     
         37 . The packaging of  claim 33 , wherein the outer wall comprises at least one of a bottom wall, a side wall, or a top wall.