Case for portable computing devices

Abstract

A case for use with a portable computing device is provided. The case comprises a housing for protecting the portable computing device. The housing is configured to attach to the portable computing device. The case further comprises a multiport hub and/or a data storage device contained within the housing. The multiport hub is configured to be electrically connected to the portable computing device.

1 . A case for use with a portable computing device, the case comprising:
 a housing for protecting the portable computing device, wherein the housing is configured to attach to the portable computing device; and   a multiport hub contained within the housing, wherein the multiport hub is configured to be electrically connected to the portable computing device.   
     
     
         2 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein
 the multiport hub is disposed in a space within the housing,   the housing comprises an exterior shell and a lower housing member,   the exterior shell and the lower housing member are coupled to each other using one or more fixtures, and   the space is formed between the exterior shell and the lower housing member.   
     
     
         3 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the multiport hub comprises a first port which is of a first type and a second port which is of a second type. 
     
     
         4 . The case of  claim 3 , wherein
 the first port is configured to be electrically connected to the portable computing device,   the second port is configured to be electrically connected to an external device, and   the first and second ports are configured to allow the portable computing device to transmit data to and/or receive data from the external device.   
     
     
         5 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a data storage contained within the housing; and   an electrical port for connecting the data storage to the portable computing device, wherein the electrical port is configured to allow the portable computing device to transmit data to and/or receive data from the data storage.   
     
     
         6 . The case of  claim 5 , wherein
 the multiport hub comprises a first port which is of a first type and a second port which is of a second type,   the first port is configured to be electrically connected to the portable computing device,   the second port is configured to be electrically connected to an external device,   the first and second ports are configured to allow the portable computing device to transmit data to and/or receive data from the external device, and   the first port is the electrical port.   
     
     
         7 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a connecting part configured to couple the housing to an exterior housing of the portable computing device. 
     
     
         8 . The case of  claim 7 , wherein
 the exterior housing of the portable computing device comprises at least one side portion and an interior portion,   the connecting part comprises a first connecting sub-part and a second connecting sub-part,   the first connecting sub-part is configured to abut said at least one side portion of the exterior housing of the portable computing device, and   the second connecting sub-part is configured to abut the interior portion, thereby holding the exterior housing of the portable computing device within the housing.   
     
     
         9 . The case of  claim 7 , wherein
 the connecting part comprises an adhesive disposed on a side of the housing, and   the adhesive is configured to connect the exterior housing to the housing.   
     
     
         10 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the portable computing device is a laptop. 
     
     
         11 . A case for use with a portable computing device, comprising:
 a housing for protecting the portable computing device, wherein the housing is configured to attach to the portable computing device;   a data storage device contained within the housing; and   an electrical connector for connecting the data storage device to processing circuitry within the portable computing device.