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Accessory for providing light based functionality to a mobile communications device

US6611697B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 1999
Grant dateAug 26, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 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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