Container with transitional window and clip

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a container, such as a pouch, with a clip, as well as a window that can transition between transparent and non-transparent utilizing electrochromic, PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal), and/or SPD (Suspended Particle Device) technologies. The container is configured to securely house a mobile electronic device, preventing unauthorized access while allowing visibility and limited interaction with the device's display when the window is in a transparent state. The ability of the window to transition between opaque and clear states enables functionality such as emergency notifications and NFC transactions. In some embodiments, the clip is both rotatable and removable, providing flexibility in attachment and enhancing portability. This system is particularly useful in environments where mobile device usage is restricted, such as live events, enhancing security and user convenience.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A container comprising:
 a container body,   an internal cavity,   a lock, and   a window;
 wherein the container body includes the internal cavity; 
 wherein the internal cavity is configured to house an electronic device; 
 wherein the lock is configured to secure the electronic device within the internal cavity; and 
 wherein the window is configured to enable a user to view a display of the electronic device when the electronic device is within the internal cavity. 
   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising the window including a substantially transparent window. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 2 , further comprising the window being configured to enable a transfer of a touch command from the user. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 3 , further comprising a clip. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 4 , further comprising the clip being rotatable to a number of discrete positions. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 5 , further comprising the clip being removable. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising the window including technologies selected from a group consisting of: electrochromic, PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal), and SPD (Suspended Particle Device) technologies. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising the window being configured to execute a transition from one state to another. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 the transition including the window transitioning from a substantially opaque state to a substantially transparent state; and   the transition including the window transitioning from the substantially transparent state to the substantially opaque state.   
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 9 , further comprising the window being configured to transition from the substantially opaque state to the substantially transparent state for a preset time period. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 10 , further comprising the window being configured to transition from the substantially transparent state to the substantially opaque state at an end of the preset time period. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 8 , further comprising the window being configured to transition in response to the container receiving a transition signal. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 8 , further comprising the window being configured to transition to a substantially transparent state when within a geographic region. 
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 8 , further comprising the window being configured to transition to a substantially transparent state as a result of being within a range of a particular WiFi network. 
     
     
         15 . The container of  claim 8 , further comprising the window being configured to transition to a substantially transparent state as a result of being within a range of a particular near field communication (NFC) protocol. 
     
     
         16 . The container of  claim 8 , further comprising the window being configured to transition to a substantially transparent state as a result of being within a range of a contactless payment system. 
     
     
         17 . The container of  claim 4 , further comprising:
 the clip being removable from a clip mount coupled to the container body; and   the clip is rotatable.   
     
     
         18 . A method comprising:
 receiving an electronic device within a cavity of a container, the container comprising a window configured to render a level of transparency to enable viewing of the electronic device within the cavity; and   locking the container.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 changing the level of transparency based upon a request.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising the level of transparency being based on a geographic location.