14 patents in this list
Updated: June 10, 2024
Light-integrated mobile phone cases combine fashion and utility. These cases provide illumination for a variety of uses, going beyond simple protection.
ยIlluminated phone covers bring a useful element to phone use, whether it's improving low-light photography or providing an integrated flashlight. By supplying the front-facing camera with improved lighting, they can also enhance video calls and selfies.
ยThis page examines a number of innovative lighting-element mobile phone case designs.
Windy Place, Inc., 2021
Cases and lighting devices for portable electronic devices improve lighting conditions for front-facing cameras. The cases have built-in lights surrounding the front camera to illuminate the user's face better when taking selfies or video calls. The lighting devices can be mounted on the device display and shine on the user's face. The lights can be powered by the device itself.
Windy Place, Inc., 2020
Enhancing the functionality of front-facing cameras on portable electronic devices to improve image quality and enable cosmetic applications. Cases with integrated lights can be mounted on devices like smartphones to provide better lighting conditions when using the front camera. The lights illuminate the user's face for better-quality selfies or video calls. The cases have one or more light sources around the display opening. The lights are powered by the device's battery.
OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC, 2020
Protective case for electronic device cameras and flashes that provides improved protection from scratches and damage while also maintaining proper flash and camera functionality. The case has a lens insert that covers the camera and flash. The insert has separate lens portions for the camera and flash. The camera lens has a coated side surface to block light reflections and a thicker bottom portion. The flash lens has a gasket to seal it against the device's back.
Windy Place, Inc., 2020
Cases and lighting devices for portable electronic devices with front-facing cameras to improve image capture and user experience. The cases have built-in light sources around the camera opening to provide better lighting when using the front-facing camera. This enhances image quality and makes it easier for users to apply makeup or groom themselves using the device camera. The lighting devices mount to the device display and provide adjustable lighting for camera imaging. The devices can be powered by the device or have their own power source.
Jakob Spevak, 2019
A protective case for smartphones and tablets that includes a retractable light to provide front and back camera illumination in low-light conditions. The case has a built-in lighting assembly that rotates between positions to aim the light toward the front or back camera as needed. The case may also include a battery pack to power the light and charge the device.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2019
A smartphone cover accessory that enhances privacy and visibility of the device screen while adding design elements. The cover has a central area over the screen with a reflective layer to direct light and enhance visibility, surrounded by an edge area without the reflective layer. It also has a fluorescent layer to glow when the screen backlight shines through. The phone can detect the cover and trigger different screen displays when opened or closed.
OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC, 2019
A protective case with a lens insert that covers the camera and flash of an electronic device. The lens insert has a lens covering the camera and a separate lens covering the flash. The camera lens has a coating that blocks light from the flash.
Windy Place, Inc., 2019
Cases and lighting devices for portable electronic devices that provide enhanced lighting for front-facing cameras. The case has one or more lights near the display opening to illuminate a user's face when taking selfies. The lighting device mounts on the display and provides adjustable lighting for better front-camera photos. It can sync with the device to turn on when the camera is used.
OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC, 2019
A protective cover for the camera and flash on electronic devices like smartphones allows the flash to work properly while still protecting the camera. It involves a lens cover with two partsโone near the camera and one near the flash. The part covering the flash is thinner than the part covering the camera and has a light-blocking coating on its side surface. These design differences enable proper flash illumination by reducing reflections and blocking light from reaching the camera.
Jakob Spevak, 2019
A protective case for smartphones that includes a lighting device to provide illumination for both the front and back cameras. The protective case has a rotating housing with lights that can be positioned to face either the front or back when using the corresponding camera. The case also contains a battery pack to power the lights and charge the phone.
Shenzhen Xiao Bei Ke Industrial Co., Ltd, 2019
A waterproof protective case for mobile devices that provides waterproofing without using a seal ring and improves device endurance. The case has a front cover with a screen window, a middle frame, and a rear cover that clamp together. A waterproof sealant between the front cover and middle frame makes it waterproof. The rear cover has solar and wireless charging modules, a portable battery, a circuit board, and a charging plug. The circuit board controls charging modes for the device and battery.
OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC, 2019
Camera lens designs for protective cases that allow unobstructed flash output while providing protection for both the camera and flash. The lens has two portions, one for the camera and one for the flash, with the flash portion closer to the device. The camera portion has a partially coated side to block light while the flash portion has a light-blocking gasket.
Windy Place, Inc., 2018
Cases with built-in lighting to improve front camera image quality on portable electronic devices like smartphones. The cases have lights around the display opening that illuminate the user's face when taking selfies or video calls. They provide cosmetic lighting to enhance the image like makeup. The lights are activated when using the front camera and improve image quality in low light.
CATALYST LIFESTYLE LIMITED, 2018
Waterproof case for electronic devices that allows full device functionality while remaining sealed. The case has upper and lower housing members that enclose the device and seal with a wrap. The wrap has transparent portions for light transmission and slots for toggles to actuate device controls.
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Several advancements in illuminated phone covers are demonstrated by the patents listed here. These solutions satisfy a variety of customer needs, such as UV-C light sanitization for better hygiene and thoughtfully positioned lights for better selfies. Further developments incorporate flash and lighting elements while maintaining camera functionality.