H04M1/667

System and Apparatus for Selectively Limiting User Control of an Electronic Device
20240089734 · 2024-03-14 ·

A system and apparatus for selectively limiting user control of a mobile electronic device are provided. In an embodiment, the apparatus may be a case sized to receive a mobile electronic device, the case having a locking means to at least partially secure an opening thereof. When engaged, the locking means may be physically impenetrable by the user of the mobile electronic device and may further be configured to engage and disengage in the presence of one or more pre-determined conditions. For example, the lock may engage when the case is detected within a certain geographical region or even during a specified time. It is contemplated that providing disclosed systems and apparatuses may reduce undesirable behavior at communal events by eliminating distractions posed by mobile electronic devices and preventing unauthorized recordings, which together may enhance overall engagement at and enjoyment of such events.

MOBILE DEVICE CASE FOR SECURED ACCESS AND IMPROVEMENTS
20240070330 · 2024-02-29 ·

Mobile device cases are provided which, in a first embodiment, selectively limit a user's ability to control the user's own mobile electronic device. The case includes front and rear portions joined together and defining therein an opening for receiving a mobile electronic device, such as a mobile phone. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively securing the opening in a first locked position to prevent operational access to the mobile electronic device by the user until a predetermined condition is met. The case includes an indicia of time visible to the user during the period of time of prevented operational access. In a further embodiment, a case is provided with first and second polymeric shells each having an interior and an exterior surface thereon and connected together by at least one hinge portion. The first and second shell portions form a cavity of sufficient size to cover a mobile electronic device sufficiently to prevent access by its user. Tamper resistant and ultrasonic sensor defeating mobile device case embodiments are also contemplated by this invention.

MOBILE DEVICE CASE FOR SECURED ACCESS AND IMPROVEMENTS
20240070330 · 2024-02-29 ·

Mobile device cases are provided which, in a first embodiment, selectively limit a user's ability to control the user's own mobile electronic device. The case includes front and rear portions joined together and defining therein an opening for receiving a mobile electronic device, such as a mobile phone. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively securing the opening in a first locked position to prevent operational access to the mobile electronic device by the user until a predetermined condition is met. The case includes an indicia of time visible to the user during the period of time of prevented operational access. In a further embodiment, a case is provided with first and second polymeric shells each having an interior and an exterior surface thereon and connected together by at least one hinge portion. The first and second shell portions form a cavity of sufficient size to cover a mobile electronic device sufficiently to prevent access by its user. Tamper resistant and ultrasonic sensor defeating mobile device case embodiments are also contemplated by this invention.

WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HARDWARE SECURED CAMERA
20240064396 · 2024-02-22 ·

Apparatuses and systems for electronic wearable devices such as smart glasses are described. The wearable device can comprise a housing, an image capture component, a locking component, and a control component. The housing defines an imaging aperture. The image capture component is coupled to the housing and aligned with the imaging aperture. The image capture component is configured to capture image data of a field of view aligned with the imaging aperture. The locking component is coupled to the image capture component. The locking component modifies a capture state of the image capture component to selectively enable image capture in response to a selection releasing the locking component. The control component is coupled to the locking component. Interaction with the control component comprises the selection releasing the locking component and triggering modification of the capture state of the image capture component.

PRIVACY PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
20190347449 · 2019-11-14 ·

The present invention relates to securing a private conversational, photo and video environment in a home or office from the eavesdropping capability of an electronic devices microphone and the camera while wireless charging the electronic device in those private and sensitive environments. The invention is comprised of an enclosure to hold the electronic device with an inclusive wireless charging unit built into the inventions enclosure body. The enclosure can be of many embodiments such as an open design with internal LED lights, a semi-open design with a diffused translucent top cover, and a design with a full lift up door covering unit that can be either solid or a full translucent lift up door with a top area that is diffused, all embodiments would prevent the internal camera of the electronic device from taking accurate photo or video of its surroundings outside of the enclosure while the device is wirelessly charging in the invention. All embodiments of the invention would allow the user to visually see alerts and activity on their electronic device's screen while placed onto the inventions wireless charging base. All embodiments of the invention would include an attached frequency generator and internal micro ultrasonic speakers which when an electronic device is placed onto the wireless charging base the invention will then actively electronically broadcast an audio disillusionment frequency/sound undetectable to the human ear but which would disrupt the ability of the electronic device microphone to disseminate sounds or record words spoken outside of the inventions enclosure. The enclosed electronic devices ringer and speakers would not be affected by the audible frequency so that the alert capabilities of the device are not compromised.

Mobile terminal
10476999 · 2019-11-12 · ·

A mobile terminal including a terminal body; and a camera module provided in the terminal body. The camera module includes a lens assembly; an image sensor provided at a lower end of the lens assembly; a first actuator mounted with a first filter and a second filter provided on one side of the lens assembly to filter light incident on the image sensor, wherein the first actuator comprises first and second support walls, and a first plate supported by the first and second support walls and supporting the first and second filters; a filter change device configured to move the first filter to overlap with the lens assembly in a first state and to move the second filter to overlap with the lens assembly in a second state; and a cover constituting an appearance of the camera module and including a through hole corresponding to an optical axis of the camera module, the cover having an inner space accommodating the lens assembly and the first actuator.

Mobile terminal
10476999 · 2019-11-12 · ·

A mobile terminal including a terminal body; and a camera module provided in the terminal body. The camera module includes a lens assembly; an image sensor provided at a lower end of the lens assembly; a first actuator mounted with a first filter and a second filter provided on one side of the lens assembly to filter light incident on the image sensor, wherein the first actuator comprises first and second support walls, and a first plate supported by the first and second support walls and supporting the first and second filters; a filter change device configured to move the first filter to overlap with the lens assembly in a first state and to move the second filter to overlap with the lens assembly in a second state; and a cover constituting an appearance of the camera module and including a through hole corresponding to an optical axis of the camera module, the cover having an inner space accommodating the lens assembly and the first actuator.

TERMINAL DEVICE, REGISTRATION-PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM
20190297504 · 2019-09-26 ·

A terminal device configured to receive a remote data erasure service from a management device, includes a storage unit configured to store SIM information and unlock password information relating to a communication with the manager device; a lock control unit configured to lock the terminal device when the SIM information recognized by the terminal device is determined to be different from the stored SIM information by referring to the storage unit; a reception unit configured to receive an input of password information after the terminal device is locked; and a registration unit configured to register the recognized SIM information in the storage unit when the received password information is determined to be the same as the stored unlock password information.

Device and method for processing a communication
10412216 · 2019-09-10 · ·

One embodiment relates to a processing method for a communication intended for at least one receiving terminal. The method may comprise receiving a communication intended for the at least one receiving terminal and obtaining a certified identifier and an uncertified identifier of a sender of the communication, the identifiers being comprised in a signal message for the communication. The method may further comprise comparing the certified identifier with the uncertified identifier and processing the communication including a process for searching for the certified identifier in a list containing certified identifiers for senders associated with uncertified identifiers of those senders; the processing process being based on the results of the comparison process and the searching process.

Device and method for processing a communication
10412216 · 2019-09-10 · ·

One embodiment relates to a processing method for a communication intended for at least one receiving terminal. The method may comprise receiving a communication intended for the at least one receiving terminal and obtaining a certified identifier and an uncertified identifier of a sender of the communication, the identifiers being comprised in a signal message for the communication. The method may further comprise comparing the certified identifier with the uncertified identifier and processing the communication including a process for searching for the certified identifier in a list containing certified identifiers for senders associated with uncertified identifiers of those senders; the processing process being based on the results of the comparison process and the searching process.