Patent attributes
A device for charging a portable electronic device includes a housing having a first surface configured to adhere to the portable electronic device, and a cable having an end that is configured to connect to a power source. The cable may have another end that is connected to an inductive charging component and/or another connector of a cable that connects to a charging port of the portable electronic device. A battery of the portable electronic device is capable of being charged when either the connector of the cable is connected to the charging port of the portable electronic device or the other end of the cable is connected to the power source or via the inductive charging component. The housing defines a cavity configured to store the cable within the cavity when the cable is not in use.