The present disclosure relates to bands for wearing around an ankle or a wrist. The present disclosure also relates to stands for portable electronic devices that may support a portable electronic device in a desired orientation for viewing, that may provide for wireless charging of a portable electronic device and for exchanging information with a portable electronic device. The present disclosure therefore relates to a multi-purpose charging interface for a portable electronic device, the charging interface being wearable on a user as a wristwatch or bracelet or anklet.
Electronic devices, including portable electronic devices, have gained widespread use and may provide a variety of functions including, for example, telephonic, electronic messaging and other personal information manager (PIM) application functions. Portable electronic devices include, for example, several types of mobile stations such as simple cellular telephones, smart-phones, wireless personal digital assistants (PDAs), tablet computers, and laptop computers with wireless 802.11 or Bluetooth capabilities.
In today's world, a plethora of auxiliary devices have been developed to enhance a user's experience in using portable electronic devices. For example, a user may use a portable charging device for recharging a portable electronic device or may use an external speaker in connection with their portable electronic device. The user may employ an external interface for transferring information to or from the portable electronic device and may also employ an external display for viewing information transmitted from the portable electronic device. A stand or docking station may provide a convenient receptacle for an electronic device while coupling to a power source for charging a battery of the portable electronic device. Such stands may also provide an interface for data transfer between the portable electronic devices and, for example, a computer.
Unfortunately, it can be inconvenient to reliably transport or locate such auxiliary devices when or where their use is desired.