Magnified screen cover protector for electronic devices

Abstract

The present invention is a magnified screen cover and protector for electronic devices. The invention comprises a magnified surface layer with a top protective layer and a bottom adhesive layer. The invention magnifies the screen of an electronic device with diopter and/or magnification power ranges so that the user may comfortably use the electronic device without the aid of wearing prescription eyewear, contact lenses, reading glasses or other visual aids. The touch screen sensitivity and functionality of the electronic device is unaffected by the magnified screen cover protector, so usability of the electronic devices touch and sensitivity functions are not compromised. The present inventions additional benefit is protecting the glass and/or plastic surface of an electronic devices main viewing screen from scarring, shattering, debris and breakage. Other embodiments of the magnified screen cover protector would include a three dimensional (3D) magnification layer for viewing text images, and video in a three dimensional (3D) visual simulation on an electronic devices screen.

Claims

1. A three dimensional (3D) magnified projection screen cover protector, comprising: a three dimensional (3D) projection magnified surface layer, a top surface layer and a bottom surface layer, wherein said surfaces define a geometrically shaped area; said three dimensional (3D) magnified protection surface layer being translucent and embedded with plurality of concave hexagon shaped nano Fresnel lenses each consisting of two regular concentric hexagons with six congruent Fresnel lens circles placed so that they are tangent to each other and both inner and outer hexagons, this alignment will create and protect three dimensional (3D) viewing of a two-dimensional (2D) image without the use and/or involvement of additional exterior three-dimensional (3D) projection components, enhanced images or movie film; said three dimensional (3D) magnified protection surface layer's nano hexagon Fresnel lenses produced with various diopter powers for customization of the magnification of the projection of an image or movie film; said top layer being formed of a transparent material that provides anti-s hatter, anti-scarring, anti-glare, and anti-fingerprint protection elements and technologies; said bottom surface layer being formed with a transparent adhesive on a transparent base.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a top view of a smartphone magnified screen cover protector example of the present invention.

(2) FIG. 2 is a top view of a smartphone magnified screen cover protector example of the present invention with the magnified screen cover protector detached, and just above the smartphone

(3) FIG. 3 is a top view of a smartphone with a cut out view of the three layers of the present invention

(4) FIG. 4 is a top view of a smartphone with a cut out view of the four layers of the present invention with a three dimensional (3D) layer included.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(5) Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the electronic device screen magnifier. For the purposes, of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for magnifying the images depicted on a display as well as protecting the display from scratches, dirt, debris and breakage. This is for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

(6) Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a preferred embodiment of the magnified screen cover protector 13 installed on top of the display of a smartphone 18. The magnified screen cover protector 13 is made from a transparent material and has a front surface and a rear surface forming a semi-flat region there in between. This region can be shaped like a rectangle, a circle or other geometric figure that may conform to the boundaries of the electronic devices screen. The size and dimension of the sheet may vary to accommodate the screens of electronic devices such as cellphones, smartphones, PDA's, tablet computers, GPS, TV's, portable video game systems, watches, wearable computers and the like.

(7) Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown the magnified screen cover protector 13 just above the display of a smart-phone 18. The magnified screen cover protector 13 is whole transparent.

(8) Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown the embodiment, of the magnified screen cover protector 13 installed on top of a smartphone 18 with a dissected side view of the three sections of the present invention (dark shading of the present invention is used for illustrative purposes). The rear surface layer 17 of the magnified screen cover protector 13 has a coating of adhesive. In production of the device, a removable backing may be affixed to the rear surface of the device to protect the adhesive coating prior to its use. The backing is removed to expose the adhesive when an individual is ready to apply the sheet to a screen. A user affixes the magnifying sheet to a display by aligning the sheet with the display then gently pressing downward on the sheet. When the device is firmly in place, it provides protection to me associated display screen by acting as a barrier against dirt and debris. The device also reduces the likelihood that the display will be scratched or broken. In this way, the magnified screen cover protector 13 also functions as a screen protector for the electronic device or other display. The screen protection capability will be useful to people who place their electronic devices in a hand bag or pocket, where it can be easily scratched by other objects. The magnified surface layer 16 provides the diopter and/or magnification power range for magnifying the surface of the electronic devices screen. This magnified surface layer 16 enhances the view of the electronic devices screen to which users can comfortably view text, images and video on the screen of the electronic device without the aid of external eyewear, contacts and other visual aids. Just like reading glasses or prescription eyewear this transparent magnified surface layer 16 is made is many different magnifications to suit the individual needs of the user. The top protective surface layer 14 is whole transparent and provides protection for the electronic devices screen from scarring, breakage, fingerprints, and debris.

(9) Referring now to FIG. 4, there is shown the embodiment of the magnified screen cover protector 13 installed on top of a smartphone 18 with a dissected side view of the four sections of the present invention (dark shading of the present invention is used for illustrative purposes). The three layers 14, 16, 17 described in FIG. 3 apply to FIG. 4, in the same functional capacity. An additional three dimensional (3D) layer 15 provides for three dimensional (3D) projection of the text, pictures and video on an electronic devices screen. In this embodiment the three dimensional (3D) layer is whole transparent and provides an additional function, to the magnified screen cover protector 13.

(10) In many embodiments my invention would be installed on top of the screen of any smartphone, tablet, computer, laptop, camera, TV, E-Book reader, GPS/PSP, iPod, and wearable VR device. The magnified screen cover protector would be available in abroad diopter and/or magnification power range just like contacts, bi-focal/progressive lenses and reading glasses. The present invention could use materials similar to contact lens technologies such as PMMA (para-methoxymethamphetamine), RGP (rigid gas permeable) lens, IOL (intraocular lens), Phema (polyhydroxyethymethacrylate) but not limited to these materials. The present Invention would offer diopters in ranges from −50.0 to +50.0 with Myopia (−0.75 to −10.00) Hyperopia (+0.75 to +4.00) Astigmatism (+/−0.75 to +/−4.00) and/or magnification ranging from +0.005 to +100.0 ranges with +1.25 to +1.50 being mild strength, +1.75 to +2.00 as medium strength and +2.25 to +2.75 being strong strengths just like reading glasses. Customers could choose their strengths by the diopter or magnification power and personalize their electronic device to their own individual needs by making the present invention a customized solution just like reading glasses, bifocal, progressive lenses or contact lenses. The present invention could be-marketed individually by diopter just like prescription eyewear or by a magnified powers like regular reading glasses available in most stores with mild, medium, and strong strengths. This magnified screen cover protector would enable the user to be able to view the electronic devices screen without physically wearing external prescription eyewear, contacts lenses or reading glasses all while maintaining the use of the electronic devices touch, screen properties and/or functionality without any limitations. In this embodiment the entire surface of magnified screen cover protector is whole transparent but not limited to any particular materials, the back side is covered with special self-absorbed silicone or similar materials for easy-fast installation and without air bubbles. When installed on top of the electronic device's screen there are no gaps between the electronic devices screen and the magnified screen cover protector. The touch screen sensitivity and functionality of the electronic device is unaffected. Anti-shatter, shock absorption film or similar materials are adhered to the magnified screen cover protector for protecting the electronic device's screen, from collision and damage. The back side adhered with anti-shatter film or similar materials that provide the same benefit.

(11) In another embodiment my invention would be whole transparent glass and/or plastic but not limited to any particular materials, installed on top of the electronic device's screen, but used in conjunction with a protective outer shell case designed for a particular electronic device, the shell case would keep the magnified screen cover protector in the proper alignment on top of the electronic devices screen. Touch screen sensitivity and functionality of the electronic device is uncompromised. Anti-shatter, shock absorption film or similar materials are adhered to the magnified screen cover protector for protecting the electronic device's screen from collision and damage. The back side adhered with anti-shatter film or similar materials that provide the same benefit.

(12) In another embodiment, the present inventions functional design capability would also include the ability to project the electronic devices screen viewing surface in a three dimensional (3D) viewing format in combination with magnifying the viewing screen display in a diopter and/or magnification power scheme for people with a visual imparity.

(13) In broad embodiment, the present invention is a magnified screen cover protector that is whole transparent and adheres to or is placed on top of the screen of a personal electronic device. The advantages of the present invention include, without limitation, the ability to view the screen of an electronic device such as/but not limited to smartphones, tablet computer and laptop computers without the need to physically wear corrective eyewear to see the text, objects, or video up close while also being able to use tire full functionality and sensitivity of the electronic device's touch screen surface as an input device without limitations. Additionally, the magnified screen, cover protector would protect the electronic devices screen from cracks, scratches, debris and breakage.

(14) While the foregoing written description, of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.