Electronic gadget disinfection

US9138499B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.

Inventors

• Timothy James Bettles · Irmo, US
• Yuri Bilenko · Columbia, US
• Saulius Smetona · Concord, US
• Alexander Dobrinsky · Loudonville, US
• Michael Shur · Latham, US
• Remigijus Gaska · Columbia, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 30, 2013
• Grant date: Sep 22, 2015
• Expiry date: Dec 30, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2/00
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A solution for disinfecting electronic devices is provided. An ultraviolet radiation source is embedded within an ultraviolet absorbent case. While the electronic device is within the ultraviolet absorbent case, ultraviolent radiation is directed at the electronic device. A monitoring and control system monitors a plurality of attributes for the electronic device, which can include: a frequency of usage for the device, a biological activity at a surface of the device, and a disinfection schedule history for the device. Furthermore, the monitoring and control system can detect whether the device is being used. Based on the monitoring, the monitoring and control system controls the ultraviolet radiation directed at the electronic device.