Accessory for providing light based functionality to a mobile communications device
US6611697B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a light accessory and a motion detector accessory attachable to a mobile communication device. The functionality of the devices can be incorporated into a single light and motion detector accessory. In general, the light accessory comprises a light of at least five lumens, and a logic circuit coupled to the light to provide a user control of the light. The motion detector accessory typically includes a motion detector and a logic circuit coupled to the motion detector. Also provided is a method for activating a motion detector on a mobile communication device accessory. The method includes the steps prepping a user for a motion detector accessory input; and executing a user selection for the motion detector accessory
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