GB2422750A - Remote alert device for a mobile phone - Google Patents

Remote alert device for a mobile phone Download PDF

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GB2422750A
GB2422750A GB0502026A GB0502026A GB2422750A GB 2422750 A GB2422750 A GB 2422750A GB 0502026 A GB0502026 A GB 0502026A GB 0502026 A GB0502026 A GB 0502026A GB 2422750 A GB2422750 A GB 2422750A
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/57—Arrangements for indicating or recording the number of the calling subscriber at the called subscriber's set
    • H04M1/575—Means for retrieving and displaying personal data about calling party
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M19/00—Current supply arrangements for telephone systems
    • H04M19/02—Current supply arrangements for telephone systems providing ringing current or supervisory tones, e.g. dialling tone or busy tone
    • H04M19/04—Current supply arrangements for telephone systems providing ringing current or supervisory tones, e.g. dialling tone or busy tone the ringing-current being generated at the substations
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W88/00—Devices specially adapted for wireless communication networks, e.g. terminals, base stations or access point devices
    • H04W88/02—Terminal devices

Abstract

A discrete alert device may be carried in an accessible position remotely from the mobile phone. As well as indicating that calls or text messages have been received at the mobile phone, the number of each received is displayed, along with the identity or phone number of the originator. The device may be used where use of mobile phones is prohibited, or where there is a risk of theft of the mobile phone.

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DESCRIPTION
TITLE
MOBILE/CELL PHONE AND TEXT MESSAGE ALERT
DEVICE
BACKGROUND
It is now very common for mobile phones to be seen as a nuisance especially in public places. Also mobile phones are increasingly being targeted by thieves, as they are seen as an expensive item that is easy to steal. Mobile phones can also be viewed as cumbersome to carry in clothing or pockets. Mobile phones are also increasingly seen as posing a health risk.
STATEMENT OF INVENTION
To overcome this, the present invention proposes a mobile/cell phone and text message alert device that alerts and displays to the user that a call(s) or text message(s) has been sent to his/her mobile/cell phone.
ADVANTAGE S
At the workplace where employees are not allowed to have mobile phones switched on. They can carry the present invention in their pockets, purses/wallets or keep in their lockers, offices or elsewhere on the premises.
At hospitals where use of mobile phones are banned so they do not interfere with medical equipment On aeroplanes the use of mobile phones are banned so they do not interfere with airline equipment.
In bars, restaurants or nightclubs where users do not wish to carry there mobile phones or have them switched on can check their alert device and see if they have any calls or messages.
A relatively inexpensive looking device that is not attractive to thieves and very discreet.
Users can keep the present invention in their purses or wallets or in pockets. It is envisaged that the lightness and ease of carrying the device and the fact that you can be alerted of a call or message in a restricted or social area without interfering with technological surroundings will make the proposed invention an essential mobile phone accessory.
The mobile phone of the user will not always be on the person therefore users may feel that the present invention reduces exposure to mobile phone radiation.
USAGE
Users are alerted by a phone call or text message by a vibration or bleep on the device, or by checking the device at regular intervals.
The device is intended to be used as a phone accessory that links with the users own mobile phone.
Concept of collection and displaying of calls and text messages from a users' own mobile phone to the device is the overriding factor that relates to the patent.
It is envisaged that I will subcontract the patent to develop the product to a technology company or mobile phone company. They will use their knowledge to develop the patent and to make it into a viable product.
NB
Figures are not to scale. It is intended the device to be a similar shape and size to a conventional credit card. The width may be larger due to the battery, unless technology enables the device to function without a battery, Functions keys and areas where displayed may be subject to change during production Key Point Concept of; collection and display of calls and text messages and identity of caller(s) from a users' own mobile phone to the device is the overriding factor that relates to the patent.
It is envisaged I will work subcontract patent to a technology company or mobile phone company to produce the device.
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWINGS
It must be noted that the concept of collection and displaying of calls and text messages from a users' own mobile phone to the invention is the overriding factor that relates to the patent.
Therefore the drawings and design that follow are subject to change but the overriding concept of collection and displaying of call(s) and/or text message(s) and identification of caller(s) from a users' own mobile phone to the invention is the overriding factor that relates to the patent remains the same.
An example of the invention will now be described by referring to the accompanying drawings.
TITLE OF INVENTION
MOBILE/CELL PHONE AND TEXT ALERT DEVICE It is a mobile/cell phone and text alert device that alerts and displays to the user that a call or text message has been sent to his/her mobile/cell phone.
There are 6 figures.
Figures 1-4, shows the front side of the invention and its function buttons. Examples of different functions are displayed on figures 1-4.
1. DISPLAY BAR FUNCTION This allows information to be displayed relating to call(s) and/or text message(s) sent to mobile phone.
It displays information relating to number of phone calls and/or text messages sent to the user's mobile phone.
The display bar displays information relating to the identity of the caller(s) and/or the identity of the sender of the text message(s) sent to the users' mobile phone if details of caller are stored on the users mobile phone.
The display bar displays information that a caller(s) sender of text message(s) has no identification or is not recognised on the mobile phone directory The display bar displays the phone number of a caller(s) and sender of text message(s) that are not recognised on the users mobile phone directory The display bar displays the time(s) and date(s) when call(s) or text message(s) are sent.
2. PHONE CALL FUNCTION This function displays the number of the phone call(s).
This function displays the identity of the caller(s) if details are held on users mobile phone directory.
This function displays (no ID) if the number of the phone call(s) is withheld.
3. TEXT MESSAGE FUNCTION This function displays the number of the sender of the text message(s).
This function displays the identity of the sender of the text message if details are held on the mobile phone directory.
4. DELETE FUNCTION This function deletes information shown on the display bar.
5. GLOW FUNCTION This allows the user to see the information of the display bar in poor light.
6. NEXT/BACK FUNCTION This function allows the user to move onto the next phone call or text message if more than one call or text message has been sent. It also allows the user to move back to a previous display.
7. ON/OFF FUNCTION This function allows the user to turn the device on or off.
Figure 5, shows the side of the device.
Figure 6, shows the back of the device.

Claims (8)

1. A mobile/cell phone and text message alert device that alerts and displays to the user that a call(s) or text message(s) has been sent to his/her mobile/cell phone.
2. A mobile/cell phone and text message alert device according to claim 1, in which it displays the number of phone call(s) received.
3. A mobile/cell phone and text message alert device according to claim 1, in which it displays the number of text message(s) received.
4. A mobile/cell phone and text message alert device according to claim 1, in which it displays the identity of the caller(s) from the users' mobile phone directory.
5. A mobile/cell phone and text message alert device according to claim 1, in which it displays the phone number of a caller(s) not recognised on the users' mobile phone directory.
6. A mobile/cell phone and text message alert device according to claim 1, in which it displays (no ID) if caller(s) phone number is withheld.
7. A mobile/cell phone and text message alert device according to claim 1, in which information displayed can be deleted.
8. A mobile/cell phone and text message alert device according to claim 1, in which information displayed can be viewed in poor light.
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