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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7862190 | Surface light source for emitting light from two surfaces and double-sided display device using the same A surface light source device includes a light-emitting element which generates light, and a light guide plate which causes light emitted from the light-emitting element to be incident from an end face, causes the light to be reflected between opposite plate surface... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7673998 | Electronic apparatus and enclosure assembly therefor An enclosure assembly allows a hinge bracket to realize establishment of the opened attitude or the closed attitude of a second enclosure relative to a first enclosure. The second enclosure rotates relative to the hinge bracket around the second rotation axis. The s... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7361879 | Method for capturing an image with an electronic handheld device A method for capturing an image with an electronic handheld device (1) equipped with a camera unit (2) and capture means (3) for triggering an image capture, said electronic handheld device (1) further comprising power supplying means ( | 04/22/2008 |
| 7336980 | Outer decorative cover for attachment to a wireless communication device including a printed circuit board and an associated light source mounted in an interior of the wireless device An illuminated decorative cover for a device, and a cellular telephone having such a cover. The illuminated decorative cover includes a cover member having an inner surface and an outer surface, an optical fiber member having an input end and having a side surface a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7270435 | Mobile phone holder A mobile phone holder includes: a bottom plate having a first coupling part; a top plate having a second coupling part; and a light emitting unit mounted on the top plate. The top plate is connected movably to the bottom plate, and is movable between an unfolded pos... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7232248 | Backlight unit and display device A backlight unit. The backlight unit is employed in a display device having a main screen and a sub screen. The backlight unit comprises a first light-emitting unit and a second light-emitting unit. When the display device uses the sub screen, the first light-emitti... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7114823 | Illumination systems and methods of use The present invention provides a high-intensity LED as a light source for use in hands-free illumination devices. In one embodiment, one or more high-intensity LEDs are incorporated in, or added to, headgear, such as an aircraft headset. The LEDs may be powered by a... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7097318 | Mobile phone provided with lighting, lighting control method and lighting control program A mobile phone provided with lighting devices capable of capturing not only a still image but also a moving image in the dark. When a user sets the lighting of a light emitting section to ON at the time of capturing an image, the light emitting section is controlled... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086748 | Adaptable light unit for cellular phones A cellular flashlight including a cellular phone having a housing and a light unit extending from the housing of the cellular phone. The cellular flashlight further includes a power source for providing power to the cellular phone and cellular flashlight. A power sw... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6979093 | Accessory illuminating device of mobile phone This invention discloses an accessory illuminating device of a mobile phone, of which a switch is built in the mobile phone or embedded into a base of the mobile phone for controlling a battery to power on or off the illuminating device, and providing the illuminati... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978687 | Seat belt tension sensor A seat belt tension sensor for sensing tension in a seat belt. The sensor includes a main plate and a travel member moveable relative to the main plate against a spring force. A sensor provides an output in response to the relative movement indicative of the tension... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6945663 | Tubular electro-luminescent light incorporated with device(s) A tubular electro-luminescent light includes an inner member around which an electro-luminescent panel having electrodes is coiled, and at least one additional wire connected between ends of the light for carrying electric signals related to the function of an exter... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6928297 | Portable telephone, diffuser and lighting device provided therein In a portable telephone including a plurality of input buttons 1 for inputting various indications, light emitting elements 7 which emit a light, when any one of the input buttons 1 is pushed on, diffusers 8 which are located under a plur... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6901144 | Light emitting device There are provided a light emitting device and an electronic device, which are light, have low consumption power and a low cost. When an organic light emitting material (1204b) is included in the positions between the lattices of a heavy metal complex ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6874926 | Illumination system for an electronic device A light conduit to be used in conjunction with a light source in a hand-held electronic device for illuminating the keys and display of the device. The light conduit has a planar light guiding section with a plurality of light escape elements located in the keys to ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6761462 | Button for an electric device and method of controlling lighting of the button In a button for an electronic device, a red numeral pattern 21, a green kana pattern 31 and a black English character pattern 41 are printed on a key top 11 as plural kinds of patterns. By selectively causing a red LED 51 and a gre... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6755549 | Light emitting handset The present invention is a mobile handheld communications devices with a light emitting diode (LED) that outputs sufficient light to illuminate an area external to the case and a switch to control the LED. An LED that outputs sufficient light to illuminate an area e... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6711005 | Small computing device having a light source The present disclosure relates to a small computing device. In one arrangement, the device comprises an internal computer, a power source, and a light source that is adapted to emit light out from the small computing device to illuminate surroundings in which the sm... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6692132 | Faceplate with integrated light-pipe A faceplate (indicating operation status of an apparatus) includes a bezel and a light-pipe, which are integrated into a piece. The faceplate can be injection-molded with an optically clear plastic. The light-pipe includes a lens and a light guide. The le... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6561659 | Photoconductor panel for lighting a keyboard A photoconductor panel for lighting a keyboard. The photoconductor panel is disposed in an electronic product having a liquid crystal module and a keyboard. The photoconductor panel is disposed on the bottom of the liquid crystal module. The photoconducto... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6474828 | Illuminant radio communication device An illuminant radio communication device has a console and a cordless phone communicating with the console. The cordless phone has at least one light emitting diode controlled by the control button on the cordless phone so that the cordless phone is able ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6435690 | Perimeter light illumination systems for portable communication devices and associated methods Perimeter lighting systems for portable communication devices such as radiotelephones include a light distribution channel which is configured to capture light emitted by a device and directs it around perimeter portions of the device to allow for easier ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6413598 | Cover member for illuminated push button switch and method for manufacturing same A cover member for an illuminated push button switch capable of providing the hard touch with fingers when it is incorporated in a switch unit and facilitating formation of a symbol/character display section exhibiting distinct display and aesthetic prope... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6398379 | Display apparatus A display apparatus includes a display apparatus main body, illuminating component, and transparent plate. The display apparatus main body has a flat screen. The illuminating component is formed into a frame to, correspond to a peripheral edge portion of ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6341871 | Light mechanism for a cell phone A light mechanism for a cell phone for providing a useful light when needed by a cell phone user. The light mechanism for a cell phone includes a light-producing member having a plug member, a bulb support member pivotally attached to an end of the plug m... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6270229 | Audio device including an illumination arrangement An audio device or sound pick-up device includes a three-dimensional electro-luminescent lighting element triggered by an audio or sound signal generated or processed by the device.... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6254249 | Cellular phone capable of reading memorandum in a dark area A cellular phone with lamps comprising first, second and third illuminating lamps, an illuminating button, a cover open/close detecting unit and a control unit, for use as memorandum reading and flash light functions and for use as a lamp for illuminating... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6224225 | Mobile phone in-call indicator with rotatably adjustable ornamental cover A mobile phone in-call indicator for connecting to an antenna of a mobile phone is provided. The in-call indicator mainly includes a lower base having a lower bolt part and an externally threaded head, an upper base screwed to the threaded head of the low... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6163247 | Laser lighting system A laser lighting system which employs visible and reflective laser beam lighting sources to provide illumination of airport runways and taxiways, preferred approach and departure routes, seaplane base landing areas, marine waterways, as well as to assist ... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6045235 | DC power suppy device with rechargeable cellular telephone battery in flashlight with connection for remote electrical device A DC power supply unit (30) comprising a flashlight (32). A rechargeable cellular telephone battery (34) is provided, having a positive terminal (36) and a negative terminal (38). The rechargeable cellular telephone battery (34) is supported in the flashl... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6030088 | Clear casing for an electronic component A clear casing (10) for an electronic component (12) comprising an enclosure (14) made out of a transparent plastic material (16) which extends about the periphery of the electronic component (12), so as to enhance the esthetic appearance of the electroni... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6022125 | Combination metal halide and auxiliary bulb lamp The present invention is a combination metal halide and auxiliary light bulb floor or table lamp which is suitable for home or office illumination. The lamp includes a lampholder module which provides a unitary housing for the bulb sockets and the electri... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5975711 | Integrated display panel assemblies Integrated display panel assemblies include a light conducting panel having opposite sides and an end portion for receiving light from one or more light sources for conduction through the panel. On one of the sides of the panel is a first light emitting a... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5971557 | LEP electroluminescent backlit keypad for a cellular phone An electroluminescent backlit device utilizing light-emitting polymers (LEP) is disclosed. A sandwich of LEP material and two electrical conductive materials are used to provide back lighting for a keypad or display. The electrical conductive layers are e... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5901206 | Portable telephone with flashlight A portable telephone with flashlight that includes a portable telephone that is powered by a battery and has a front face, a back face, a top face, a bottom face, and a pair of side faces, and a flashlight disposed on the portable telephone. The flashligh... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5655826 | Illuminable push button switching unit An improved push button switching unit is proposed of which the indicia on the key top is recognizable even in a dark place. Namely, a phosphorescent layer emitting phosphorescence even in a dark place is formed on the upper surface of the key top to prov... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5237607 | Lighted telephone dial A dial illuminating assembly allows for minimum power operation while maintaining uniformity of illumination in a telephone dial. The dial illumination assembly includes a plurality of fiber optic light guides for receiving light rays emanating from a lig... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5130897 | Light guide for a telephone dial An improved light guide for use in illuminating a telephone dial includes apertures through which individual buttons of a telephone dial extend. These buttons are used for dialing and are illuminated by one or more light sources that are positioned within... | 07/14/1992 |
| 4951311 | Telephone call indicator A telephone includes a lamp pivotally mounted to the telephone housing. An inductive pick-up detects an incoming call on a telephone line and actuates a switching device to energize the lamp if the ambient light level adjacent the telephone is below a pre... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4765076 | Advertising apparatus for telephone and information display apparatus An advertising apparatus for a telephone includes a box provided with an advertising plate disposed in the front thereof and illuminating lamp disposed inside thereof, a power source for the illuminating lamp, detection means for detecting used and unused... | 08/23/1988 |
