Walk-way light for mobile electronic devices
AssigneesJustice Faye King, Darren Rice
InventorJustice Faye King
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Abstract
A walk-way light system for mobile electronic devices provides pathway illumination during voice communications through a light-emitting diode assembly positioned at the bottom edge of the device and configured to project illumination downward toward the ground surface. The system includes a control circuit providing on, off, and strobe functionality with dual activation capability through both automated phone logic and manual switch control. The system integrates with the device's existing power system and enables simultaneous voice communication and pathway illumination functionality while providing emergency signaling capabilities. The invention addresses the directional incompatibility between optimal phone positioning for conversations and effective ground-level illumination for pedestrian safety.
Claims20
A walk-way light system for mobile electronic devices comprising:
- a mobile electronic device having a bottom edge and configured for voice communication with an earpiece and microphone;
- a light-emitting diode assembly positioned at said bottom edge and configured to project illumination downward toward a ground surface at a predetermined angle optimized for pathway illumination during voice communication positioning;
- a control circuit operatively connected to said light-emitting diode assembly and configured to provide on, off, and emergency strobe functionality;
- dual activation capability including automated phone logic configured to activate said light-emitting diode assembly based on device sensor inputs and a manual switch configured for user-controlled activation;
- a power source connected to said mobile electronic device's existing electrical system;
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- wherein said light-emitting diode assembly maintains downward illumination of said ground surface during voice communication use while eliminating directional incompatibility between optimal phone positioning for conversations and effective ground-level illumination.
A method for providing pathway illumination during mobile device voice communication comprising:
- positioning a light-emitting diode assembly at a bottom edge of a mobile electronic device configured for voice communication;
- configuring said light-emitting diode assembly to project illumination downward toward a ground surface at an angle optimized for pathway visibility during phone conversations;
- providing dual activation capability through automated device logic based on sensor inputs and manual user control;
- integrating said light-emitting diode assembly with said mobile electronic device's existing power system;
- maintaining illumination of a walking path while conducting voice communication;
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- eliminating directional incompatibility between optimal phone positioning for conversations and effective ground-level illumination.
A mobile electronic device comprising:
- a device body having a bottom edge and configured for voice communication with an earpiece and microphone;
- a walk-way light assembly integrated at said bottom edge;
- said walk-way light assembly including a light-emitting diode oriented to project illumination downward toward a walking path during simultaneous voice communication use;
- a control circuit configured to provide on, off, and emergency strobe modes;
- dual activation comprising automated phone logic responsive to device sensors and a manual switch;
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- wherein said walk-way light assembly resolves geometric limitations of conventional mobile device lights by maintaining pathway illumination regardless of voice communication positioning.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.