# US 10,503,205 B2 · Device case with illumination sources > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,503,205 B2 - Document ID: US10503205B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/789,524 - Filed: 2017-10-20 - Published: 2019-04-25 - Granted: 2019-12-10 - Earliest claimed: 2017-10-20 - Applicants: Jakob Spevak - Inventors: Jakob Spevak - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10503205B2 ## CPC - G06F 1/1628: {Enclosures for carrying portable computers with peripheral devices, e.g. cases for a laptop and a printer} - A45C 11/00: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48) - A45C 15/06: with illuminating devices - F21V 33/0052: {Audio or video equipment, e.g. televisions, telephones, cameras or computers; Remote control devices therefor} - G03B 15/05: Combinations of cameras with electronic flash apparatus; Electronic flash units - G03B 17/56: Accessories (carrying-cases A45C11/38) - G06F 1/1656: {Details related to functional adaptations of the enclosure, e.g. to provide protection against EMI, shock, water, or to host detachable peripherals like a mouse or removable expansions units like PCMCIA cards, or to provide access to internal components for maintenance or to removable storage supports like CDs or DVDs, or to mechanically mount accessories (mounting of accessories to a computer display G06F1/1607; display hoods G06F1/1603; cooling arrangements for portable computers G06F1/203)} - G06F 1/1677: {for detecting open or closed state or particular intermediate positions assumed by movable parts of the enclosure, e.g. detection of display lid position with respect to main body in a laptop, detection of opening of the cover of battery compartment} - G06F 1/1679: {for locking or maintaining the movable parts of the enclosure in a fixed position, e.g. latching mechanism at the edge of the display in a laptop or for the screen protective cover of a PDA (G06F1/1681 takes precedence)} - G06F 1/263: {Arrangements for using multiple switchable power supplies, e.g. battery and AC (G06F1/30 takes precedence)} - A45C 11/002: {for storing portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones} - A45F 5/1516: {Holders or carriers for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones} - G03B 2215/0567: Solid-state light source, e.g. LED, laser - G06F 1/1626: {with a single-body enclosure integrating a flat display, e.g. Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs]} - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G03B: APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D) - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY ## Abstract A protective case for an electronic device is disclosed. The protective case may also provide a light source to be used with the front-side camera and the backside camera of the electronic device. The light source may pivot between different positions in order to emit light in the proper direction. The protective case may also include at least one power source to power the electronic device as well as the light source. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A device for providing illumination, comprising: a protective case configured to protect an electronic device, said electronic device having a front side facing in a first direction and a back side facing in a second direction; and an illumination source that emits light and that is configured with said protective case; wherein the illumination source transitions from a first position where it emits light in said first direction to a second position where it emits light in said second direction; and wherein said illumination device transitions from said first position to said second position by rotating about at hinge. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the electronic device includes a first camera on its front side and a second camera on its back side. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The device of claim 2, wherein the illumination source provides illumination for said first camera when in said first position, and for said second camera when in said second position. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, further comprising a first power source that provides power to the electronic device and to the illumination source. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The device of claim 4, further comprising a second power source distinct from said first power source that provides power to the illumination source. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the illumination source is removable from the protective case. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the electronic device is a smartphone or a tablet computer. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The device of claim 7 further comprising electronics that control the intensity of the light emitted by the illumination device. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The device of claim 7 further comprising electronics that control the timing of the light emitted by the illumination device. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) The device of claim 7 further comprising electronics that determine whether the illumination source is in the first position or in the second position. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 further comprising electronics that control the intensity of the light emitted by the illumination device. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 further comprising electronics that control the timing of the light emitted by the illumination device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 further comprising electronics that determine whether the illumination source is in the first position or in the second position. ### Claim 14 A device for providing illumination, comprising: a protective case configured to protect a smartphone, said smartphone having a front side with a front-side camera facing in a first direction, and a back side with a backside camera facing in a second direction; and an illumination source that emits light and that is configured with said protective case; wherein the illumination source transitions from a first position where it emits light in said first direction to a second position where it emits light in said second direction; and wherein said illumination device transitions from said first position to said second position by rotating about at hinge. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The device of claim 14, wherein the illumination provides illumination for said front-side camera when in said first position, and for said backside camera when in said second position. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The device of claim 14, further comprising a power source that provides power to the electronic device and to the illumination source. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The device of claim 16, further comprising a second power source distinct from said first power source that provides power to the illumination source. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The device of claim 14, wherein the illumination source is removable from the protective case.