CN114396536A - Device for automatically closing or opening visual display - Google Patents
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Abstract
The embodiment of the invention provides a device for automatically closing or opening a visual display, which detects the space distance of a nearby target object and communicates with a mobile communication device so as to selectively close or open the visual display of the mobile communication device based on the distance between the mobile communication device and the target object; wherein the bracket device comprises a bracket component, a distance sensor and a sensor supporting circuit; the stand assembly is configured to support a mobile communication device and to display a visual display supported by the stand assembly, tilted relative to a support surface; each distance sensor is positioned by the stand assembly for detecting a relative distance of a selected object adjacent the visual display; the sensor support circuitry communicates each distance sensor with a switch or circuit board to turn the visual display off or on depending on its distance from the target object.
Description
Technical Field
Embodiments of the present invention relate to, but are not limited to, the field of displays, and more particularly, to an apparatus for automatically turning off or on a visual display.
Background
Users of some mobile communication devices are often children who often use such devices for educational purposes, the mobile communication devices having a visual display. Children often look at the visual display while involuntarily being too close to the visual display, which can easily impair the vision of the child.
Disclosure of Invention
The following is a summary of the subject matter described in detail herein. This summary is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a housing or stand arrangement for covering or supporting and protecting a mobile communication device, such as a tablet computer, primarily to protect the communication device from damage. Users of such devices are often children who often use such devices for educational purposes. It should be noted that children easily place or position the visual display of such devices in a location that someone believes is too close to the user's face or eyes, potentially causing harm to the user's vision.
Accordingly, there is a perceived need in the art for a mechanism that protects a user from any damage that may be caused to the user's eyes or eyesight by automatically turning off the visual display of such a communication device when placed within some close or critical distance relative to the user's face or eyes, and automatically turns on the visual display of such a communication device when moved or repositioned to a position outside of some close or critical distance relative to the user's face or eyes.
In certain embodiments, it may be said that the basic invention substantially teaches or discloses a stand apparatus for (a) supporting a mobile communication device, (b) detecting a spatial distance between objects adjacent the mobile communication device held by the stand apparatus, and (c) communicating with the mobile communication device to selectively turn off or on a visual display of the mobile communication device based on the distance of the mobile communication device from a target object, such as a user's face or eyes.
A mount apparatus according to the present invention includes a mount assembly, at least one distance sensor, and sensor support circuitry for turning off or on a visual display based on the proximity of the at least one distance sensor relative to a target object. The stand assembly is substantially configured to support and display a visual display of the mobile communication device in a display plane. The at least one distance sensor is co-located with the stand assembly for detecting a relative distance of a selected object placed adjacent to the visual display of the mobile communication device supported by the stand assembly.
The sensor support circuitry preferably communicates at least one distance sensor with circuitry or switches for turning off or turning on the circuit components of the carriage assembly package to further turn off the visual display when the carriage assembly is positioned within a selected distance from the selected subject, such as the user's face, and to further turn on the visual display when the carriage assembly is positioned outside of the selected distance from the selected subject, such as the user's face.
Each distance sensor is preferably positioned substantially coplanar with a front surface of a visual display of the mobile communication device received or supported by the stand assembly to improve the accuracy of object-to-device distance measurements. In this regard, it is contemplated that a distance value of 10 to 12 inches is preferably selected, and the selected distance may be adjusted according to the user's needs or preferences.
The stand assembly preferably includes a front visual display frame portion and a rear device support portion. The at least one distance sensor may preferably be located at a rear portion adjacent to at least one sensor hole formed in the front visual display frame portion for detecting a distance of an object located in front with respect to the front visual display frame portion through the at least one sensor hole.
In a preferred embodiment, the mounting device according to the invention comprises at least two distance sensors for improving the accuracy of the object-to-device distance measurement. A first distance sensor of the at least two distance sensors is preferably located adjacent a first sensor hole formed in a first visual display frame portion of the front visual display frame portion, and a second distance sensor of the at least two distance sensors is preferably located adjacent a second sensor hole formed in a second visual display frame portion of the front visual display frame portion.
The first visual-display frame portion may preferably be defined by a selected longitudinal end frame portion and the second visual-display frame portion may preferably be defined by a selected lateral side frame portion extending orthogonally relative to the selected longitudinal end frame portion. Thus, the at least two distance sensors are preferably positioned in a longitudinal and lateral position relative to the visual display to further improve the accuracy of the object-to-device distance measurement.
The stand apparatus of the present invention may alternatively and substantially be considered a stand visual display, detecting a spatial distance to an object located in a vicinity of the stand visual display, and selectively turning on or off the stand visual display according to the spatial distance between the stand visual display and the target object. Thus, the rack assembly can be said to essentially comprise a rack assembly, at least one sensor and certain sensor support circuitry. The stand assembly is substantially configured to receive or support and simultaneously display a visual display.
Each distance sensor is preferably co-located with the stand assembly to detect the relative distance of a selected object located in proximity to the visual display of the stand. The sensor support circuitry communicates each distance sensor with a circuit or switch for turning off the visual display when the carriage assembly is within a selected distance from a selected object and for turning on the visual display when the carriage assembly is outside the selected distance from the selected object.
The present invention further contemplates eliminating the presence of stand means and directly providing some means in an electronic or mobile communication device equipped with a sensor for detecting the spatial distance from the user's face, the sensor being operable directly with computing circuitry and hardware of the equipped mobile communication device to automatically turn off and on the equipment device based on its spatial distance from the user's face to enhance the safe use of the equipment device.
Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objectives and other advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written description and claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a front plan view of a stent device;
FIG. 2 is a first side view of the bracket assembly;
FIG. 3 is a top side view of the bracket device;
FIG. 4 is a bottom edge view of the holder device;
FIG. 5 is a second side elevational view of the stent device;
FIG. 6 is a first sequential schematic view of a mount assembly showing a threshold distance of the mount assembly from a user's face;
FIG. 7 is a second sequential schematic view of the stand apparatus, illustrating the stand apparatus positioned within a threshold distance from the face of the user with the visual display of the communication device supported by the stand apparatus in a closed position to protect the user's vision;
FIG. 8 is a third sequential schematic view of a stand apparatus showing the stand apparatus positioned outside a threshold distance from a user's face with a visual display of a communication device supported by the stand apparatus in an on state to allow the user to view the visual display.
FIG. 9 is a front exploded perspective view of the stand apparatus showing, from left to right, the front visual display frame portion, the mobile communication device, the circuit board cover and the rear device support portion housing the circuit components;
FIG. 10 is a rear plan view of a front visual display frame portion showing two distance sensors mounted thereon;
FIG. 10A is a plan view of a sensor strip showing two distance sensors at either end of the sensor strip;
FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of the rear equipment support portion showing the placement of the device circuit assembly;
FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of a stand apparatus holding or supporting a mobile communication device having a visual display in an open state;
FIG. 13 is a front plan view of the tablet computer showing the position of the first and second Hall effect sensors relative to the housing;
FIG. 13A is an enlarged or expanded view of a portion of the tablet computer showing the relative position of the permanent magnet or electromagnet with respect to the first and second Hall effect sensors;
FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of a first commercial grade stand apparatus, shown supporting a mobile communication device;
FIG. 15 is a first rear perspective view of a first commercial-grade rack arrangement;
fig. 16 is another front perspective view of the first commercial grade stand apparatus, shown with the stand apparatus removed from the mobile communication device;
FIG. 17 is a second rear perspective view of the first commercial-grade rack arrangement;
FIG. 18 is a front perspective view of the component cover assembly and rack assembly of the first commercial-grade rack device, shown with the rack portion of the rack device removed;
FIG. 19 is a rear perspective view of the component cover assembly and rack assembly of the first commercial-grade rack device, shown with the rack portion of the rack device removed;
fig. 20 is a front perspective view of a second commercial grade stand apparatus, shown supporting a mobile communication device;
FIG. 21 is a rear perspective view of a second commercial grade stand apparatus;
FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of the combined component assembly and rack assembly of the second commercial grade rack apparatus, showing the combined component assembly and rack assembly in a first, closed, use condition;
FIG. 23 is a rear perspective view of the combined component assembly and rack assembly of the second commercial grade rack apparatus, showing the combined component assembly and rack assembly in a first, closed use condition;
FIG. 24 is a front perspective view of the combined component assembly and bracket assembly of the second commercial grade bracket device, showing the combined component assembly and bracket assembly in a second expanded use configuration;
FIG. 25 is a rear perspective view of the combined component assembly and bracket assembly of the second commercial grade bracket device, showing the combined component assembly and bracket assembly in a second expanded use configuration;
FIG. 26 is a side elevational view of the first commercial grade stand apparatus, shown in a use condition for tilting the mobile communication device relative to a support surface;
FIG. 27 is a side elevational view of the second commercial grade stand apparatus, shown in a use condition for tilting the mobile communication device relative to a support surface;
fig. 28 is a first sequential schematic view of a mobile communication device mechanism equipped with a mechanism for turning off or on a communication device located at a critical distance from the user's face;
fig. 29 is a second sequential schematic view of a mobile communication device mechanism showing the mobile communication device mechanism equipped with a mechanism for turning the power of the communication device off and on, the mobile communication device mechanism being located within a threshold distance from the face of the user, the visual display of the mobile communication device mechanism being in an off state to protect the vision of the user;
fig. 30 is a third sequential schematic view of a mobile communication device mechanism showing a mobile communication device mechanism equipped with a mechanism for closing and opening the communication device, the mobile communication device mechanism being located outside a threshold distance from a user's face, and a visual display of the mobile communication device mechanism being in an open state for viewing of the visual display by the user.
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In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more apparent, the present invention is described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.
It should be noted that although functional blocks are partitioned in a schematic diagram of an apparatus and a logical order is shown in a flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described may be performed in a different order than the partitioning of blocks in the apparatus or the order in the flowchart. The terms "first," "second," and the like in the description, in the claims, or in the drawings described above, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order.
In certain embodiments of the present invention, it may be said that the basic invention substantially teaches or discloses a stand apparatus for (a) supporting a mobile communication device, (b) detecting a spatial distance between objects adjacent to the mobile communication device being held by the stand apparatus, and (c) communicating with the mobile communication device to selectively turn off or on a visual display of the mobile communication device.
The stand apparatus basically includes a stand assembly, at least one distance sensor and sensor support circuitry for turning the visual display off or on based on the proximity of the at least one distance sensor relative to the target object. The stand assembly is substantially configured to receive a mobile communication device and display a visual display of the mobile communication device. The at least one distance sensor is co-located with the stand assembly for detecting a relative distance of a selected or target object positioned proximate to a visual display of a mobile communication device received or supported by the stand assembly.
The sensor support circuitry preferably and substantially communicates the at least one distance sensor with circuitry or switches for turning off or turning on the circuit components of the carriage assembly package to further turn off the visual display when the carriage assembly is within a selected distance from the selection object as shown, and to turn on the visual display through the user's face when the carriage assembly is outside of the selected distance from the selection object, such as the user's face.
Each distance sensor is preferably positioned substantially coplanar with a front surface of a visual display of the mobile communication device received by or supported by the stand assembly to improve the accuracy of the object-to-device distance measurements. In this regard, it is contemplated that a preferred selected distance is a distance value of 10 to 12 inches, which may be adjusted according to the user's needs or preferences.
The stand assembly preferably includes a front visual display frame portion and a rear device support portion. The at least one distance sensor is preferably located at a rear position adjacent to at least one sensor hole formed in the front visual display frame portion for detecting a distance of an object located in front with respect to the front visual display frame portion through the at least one sensor hole.
In a preferred embodiment, the mounting device according to the invention comprises at least two distance sensors for improving the accuracy of the object-to-device distance measurement. A first distance sensor of the at least two distance sensors is preferably located proximate a first sensor aperture formed in a first visual display frame portion of the front visual display frame portion and a second distance sensor of the at least two distance sensors is preferably located proximate a second sensor aperture formed in a second visual display frame portion of the front visual display frame portion.
The first visual-display frame portion may preferably be defined by a selected longitudinal end frame portion and the second visual-display frame portion may preferably be defined by a selected lateral side frame portion extending orthogonally relative to the selected longitudinal end frame portion. Thus, the at least two distance sensors are preferably positioned in a longitudinal and lateral position relative to the visual display to further improve the accuracy of the object-to-device distance measurement.
Summarizing in a different manner, a stand apparatus according to the present invention is basically operable to (a) support a visual display, (b) detect a spatial distance to an object located in proximity to the stand visual display, and (c) selectively turn off and on the stand visual display depending on its spatial distance to a target or selected object. Thus, the rack assembly can be said to essentially comprise a rack assembly, at least one sensor and certain sensor support circuitry. The stand assembly is substantially configured to receive or stand and simultaneously display a stand visual display.
Each distance sensor is preferably co-located with the stand assembly to detect the relative distance of a selected object located in proximity to the visual display of the stand. The sensor support circuitry communicates each distance sensor with a circuit or switch for turning off the visual display stand when the stand assembly is within a selected distance from a selected object and for turning on the visual display stand object when the stand assembly is outside the selected distance from the selected object
In an alternative embodiment, the present invention contemplates a specific mobile communication device mechanism mountable on a mobile communication device for (a) detecting a spatial distance of an object located in proximity to a visual display of the mobile communication device, and (b) selectively turning the visual display off and on, the apparatus comprising: at least one distance sensor for detecting a relative distance of a selection object located in proximity to the mobile communication device; and circuitry for communicating the at least one distance sensor with circuitry for selectively turning off the visual display when the visual display is located within a selected distance from the selection object and turning on the visual display when the visual display is located outside of the selected distance from the selection object.
The following is further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Referring now more particularly to the drawings, the present invention preferably provides various iterations as described and respectively referenced at the stent devices 10, 40 and 50. The cradle apparatus 10, 40 and 50 according to the present invention substantially supports and protects the mobile communication device 11 and is referenced when assembled thereon.
For ease of illustration and description, the mobile communication device 11 that may be used in combination with the cradle apparatus 10, 40 and 50 according to the present invention may be typified or exemplified by a tablet computer apparatus having a visual display as shown in fig. 12. The present invention contemplates further applicability to other similar mobile or electronic communication devices having visual displays, such as smart phones, notebook computers, and relatively less mobile visual displays, such as desktop displays and the like.
As described above, the cradling apparatuses 10, 40 and 50 according to the present invention further operate to detect a spatial distance between the cradling apparatuses 10, 40 and 50 having the mobile communication device 11 or the visual display 12 and an object located near the cradling apparatuses 10, 40 and 50. Then, the spatial distance from the stand apparatuses 10, 40, and 50 to the target object (e.g., the user's face 13) may be detected, and the object-to-device distance measurement operates to turn on or off the visual display 12 of the mobile communication device 11 supported or received by the stand apparatuses 10, 40, and 50.
In this regard, the intended primary application of the stand apparatus 10, 40 and 50 is to prevent any harmful effects that may occur when the visual display 12 is placed too close to the user's face 13 or eyes. The subject-to-device distance measurement is the basis for turning off or on the power to the circuit components located within the stand means 10, 40 and 50 for further turning off or on the visual display 12, and the stand-based visual display 12 relative to the user's face 13, depending on the relative position of the stand means 10, 40 and 50, as shown in fig. 6-8.
Referring to fig. 6, consider the critical distance 100 from the first preferred embodiment or stand apparatus 10 relative to the face 13 of the user. When the user's face 13 is moved or positioned within a threshold or selected distance 100 relative to the plane 101 of the visual display 12 cradled by the cradle apparatus 10, the visual display 12 of the mobile communication device 11 is turned off so that the user is unable to view content on the visual display 12, as shown in fig. 7.
When the user's face 13 moves beyond a threshold or selected distance 100 relative to a plane 101 of the visual display 12 cradled by the cradle apparatus 10, the visual display 12 of the mobile communication device 11 is turned on to enable the user to view the content displayed thereon (as shown at 102). While it is contemplated that a preferred threshold distance is about 10-12 inches, it is further contemplated that the threshold distance 100 may be adjusted according to the needs or preferences of the user.
The holder apparatus 10 according to the present invention preferably includes a holder housing or holder assembly 14 and sensor support circuitry enclosed within the holder housing or holder assembly 14 for providing the functionality described above. The stand assembly 14 is preferably configured to receive and stand the mobile communication device 11 and to readily display the visual display 12 of the mobile communication device 11. The stand assembly 14 preferably includes a front visual display frame portion (as shown in fig. 15) and a rear device support portion (as shown in fig. 16).
The front visual display frame portion 15 preferably includes at least one but preferably two sensor holes 17 for allowing a distance sensor 18 located adjacent behind the sensor holes 17 to detect the distance of an object to the device. In other words, at least one distance sensor 18 is preferably located at the rear, adjacent to at least one sensor hole 17 formed in front visual display frame portion 15, for detecting the distance of an object located at the front with respect to front visual display frame portion 15 through sensor hole 17 or slot.
As can be appreciated from the illustrative support materials submitted in view of supporting these specifications, the stent device 10 according to the present invention preferably includes at least two distance sensors 18 within the operating circuitry. A first distance sensor 18 of the at least two distance sensors 18 is preferably located proximate a first sensor aperture 17 formed in a first visual display frame portion 19 of the front visual display frame portion 15 and a second distance sensor 18 of the at least two distance sensors 18 is preferably located proximate a second sensor aperture 17 formed in a second visual display frame portion 20 of the front visual display frame portion 15. Thus, highly accurate object-to-device distance measurement data may be collected by triangulation principles, taking into account the fixed distance between the distance sensors 18, which distance sensors 18 are preferably positioned substantially coplanar with the front surface of the visual display 12, such as at plane 101.
Referring to fig. 1, it is contemplated that the first visual display frame portion 19 is preferably defined by a selected one of two opposing upper and lower longitudinal ends 21 of the stand assembly 14. Further, the second visual display frame portion 20 may preferably be defined by a selected one of two laterally opposed lateral side frame portions 22. The transverse side frame portions 22 extend generally perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal end frame portions 21 such that at least two distance sensors 18 are preferably positioned in longitudinal and transverse positions relative to the visual display 12 to improve the accuracy of the object-to-device distance measurement data obtained from the visual display 12 for selectively turning off or on the visual display 12 of the mobile communication device 11.
Referring to fig. 10, consider two spaced distance sensors 18, each positioned on a first visual display frame portion 19, preferably defined by two opposing selected longitudinal end frame portions; the longitudinal end frame portion 21 and the second visual display frame portion 20 are preferably defined by selected ones of two transversely opposed transverse side frame portions 22. Referring to fig. 9 and 10, consider further the sensor aperture 17 visible from the front side of the front visual display frame portion 15 as shown in fig. 9. As shown in fig. 10, the distance sensors 18 are located at the rear abutments of these sensor holes 17 or slots.
With further reference to fig. 9, consider the circuit components housed within or on the rear device support 16, including the main circuit board, battery 24, electromagnet 25, and permanent magnet 26. These components are preferably covered by a circuit chamber cover, as shown in fig. 27. FIG. 11 further depicts a sensor strip communication path (shown in FIG. 28) from the sensor strip 29 (provided with the distance sensor 18 at its end) to the main circuit board 23. It is contemplated that the electromagnetic activation of the electromagnet 25 provides a simple and effective method for selectively and controllably closing and opening the visual display 12. In this regard, it is contemplated that the placement of the magnets within the carriage assembly 14 may be device specific to achieve functionality.
The rack assembly 14 may further preferably include a series of apparatus cooperating holes, slots or formations, as shown in fig. 30. In this regard, it is well known in the art that communication devices provide certain peripheral input and output features so that users thereof can more efficiently operate the devices. The apparatus cooperates with holes, slots or formations 30 formed in the material construction of the rack assembly 14 to enable a user to utilize the device features via the rack assembly 14. The device cooperation hole, slot or formation 30 may include a charging hole, a speaker hole, a microphone hole, a headphone jack, a volume button hole, a power button hole and a camera hole.
Referring to fig. 13 and 13A, consider a generic mobile communication device 11 having a visual display 12. Referring to fig. 13, the location of two hall effect sensors 41 incorporated into the components of the mobile communication device 11 is seen. The various rack assemblies 10, 40 and 50 preferably include a permanent magnet 26 and an electromagnet 25, which may be incorporated into the circuit board assembly 23. Referring to fig. 13A, note the locations referenced at 26 'and 25', which represent the spatially intended locations or placements of the permanent magnet 26 and electromagnet 25, respectively, relative to the mobile communication device 11. It will be recalled that the electro-magnetization of the electromagnet 25 provides a simple and effective way to selectively and controllably close and open the visual display 12. Fig. 13 and 13A help the reader understand that the placement of the magnets in the rack assembly may be device specific to function.
The holder apparatus 40 according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention preferably includes a holder housing or holder assembly 44 and sensor support circuitry located within a circuit housing portion 42 of the holder housing or holder assembly 44 for providing the functionality described above. The stand assembly 44 is preferably configured for receiving and supporting the mobile communication device 11 and for easily displaying the visual display 12 of the mobile communication device 11. The carriage assembly 44 also preferably includes a carriage support mechanism 43. The stand support mechanism 43 resembles a stand-type feature and enables a user to display the visual display 12 in a display plane 110, the display plane 110 preferably being inclined (as at angle 112) relative to a support surface 111.
The front visual display frame portion preferably includes an open-hole sensor cover 46 for allowing the distance sensor 18 located at the rear abutment of the open-hole sensor cover 46 to detect the distance of the object to the device. In other words, the at least one distance sensor 18 is preferably located adjacent a rear portion of the apertured sensor cover 46 formed in the front visual display frame portion for detecting a distance of an object located in front with respect to the front visual display frame portion through the apertured sensor cover 46.
Referring to fig. 14-19 and 20-25, it should be noted that the carriage assembly 40 has been illustrated as including a single distance sensor 18, while the carriage assembly 50 has been illustrated as including laterally opposed distance sensors 18. As described above, in view of the fixed distance between the spaced distance sensors 18, which spaced distance sensors 18 are preferably positioned substantially coplanar with the front surface of the visual display 12, highly accurate object-to-device distance measurement data can be collected by triangulation principles.
The bracket assembly 44 may further preferably include a series of device mating holes, slots or formations, as shown in fig. 30. In this regard, it is well known in the art that communication devices provide certain peripheral input and output features so that users thereof can more efficiently operate the devices. The device cooperates with holes, slots or formations 30 formed in the material construction of the bracket assembly 44 to enable a user to utilize device features via the bracket assembly 44. The device cooperation hole, slot or formation 30 may include a charging hole, a speaker hole, a microphone hole, a headphone jack, a volume button hole, a power button hole and a camera hole.
The holder assembly 50 or third preferred embodiment according to the present invention preferably includes a holder housing or assembly 54 and sensor support circuitry; the sensor support circuitry is located within the circuitry housing portion 52 of the holder housing or assembly 54 for providing the above-described functionality. The circuit housing portion 52 can receive and support the mobile communication device 11 whether the mobile communication device 11 is held within a housing or cradle or is otherwise not protected by any housing or cradle. The mobile communication device 11 may also be displayed in a landscape position or a portrait position.
The stand assembly 54 is preferably configured for receiving and supporting the mobile communication device 11 and for easily displaying the visual display 12 of the mobile communication device 11. The carriage assembly 54 also preferably includes a carriage support mechanism 53. The stand support mechanism 53 also resembles a stand-type feature and enables a user to display the visual display 12 in a display plane 110, the display plane 110 preferably being inclined (as at angle 112) relative to the support surface 111.
The front visual display frame portion preferably includes an open-hole sensor cover 46 for allowing the distance sensor 18 located at the rear abutment of the open-hole sensor cover 46 to detect the distance of the object to the device. In other words, at least one distance sensor 18 is preferably located adjacent a rear portion of the apertured sensor cover 46 formed in the front visual display frame portion for detecting a distance of an object located in front with respect to the front visual display frame portion through the apertured sensor cover 46.
The circuit housing portion 52 of the cradle housing or assembly 54 may also preferably include a mechanism for adjusting the overall length of the housing portion 52 for accommodating cradles and mobile communication devices 11 having different widths. Fig. 24 and 25 depict the circuit housing portion 52 in an extended or expanded state or configuration for structurally mating with a cradle and mobile communication device 11 having a relatively large width, while fig. 22 and 23 depict the circuit housing portion in a reduced or closed configuration for accommodating a mobile communication device 11 having a cradle and mobile communication device 11 having a relatively small width. In this regard, the circuit housing portion 52 includes an upper housing portion 51, a lower housing portion 55, and a central housing portion 56. The upper and lower housing portions 51, 55 are telescopically translatable relative to the central housing portion 56. The stand support mechanism 53 is preferably pivotally connected to the lower housing portion 55.
The bracket assembly 54 may further preferably include a series of device mating holes, slots or formations, as shown in fig. 30. In this regard, it is well known in the art that communication devices provide certain peripheral input and output features so that users thereof can more efficiently operate the devices. The apparatus cooperates with holes, slots or formations 30 formed in the material construction of the bracket assembly 54 to enable a user to utilize the device features via the bracket assembly 54. The device cooperation hole, slot or formation 30 may include a charging hole, a speaker hole, a microphone hole, a headphone jack, a volume button hole, a power button hole and a camera hole.
The present invention preferably contemplates that the mobile or electronic communication device 11 is equipped with an automatic means or mechanism for automatically turning off and on the visual display 12 of the mobile or electronic communication device 11. As previously mentioned, the mobile communication device mechanism for closing and opening the visual display 12 of the mobile or electronic communication device 11 according to the present invention is used to detect the spatial distance of the communication device 11 between the mobile or electronic communication device 11 and an object located in the vicinity of the mobile or electronic device 11. The spatial distance from the mobile or electronic communication device 11 to the target object (e.g., the user's face 13) may be detected and the object-to-device distance measurement operates to turn on or off the visual display 12 of the mobile communication device 11 equipped with an automatic means for turning the mobile or electronic communication device 11 off and on.
In this regard, the primary application contemplated by the mobile communication device mechanism for turning the mobile or electronic communication device 11 off and on is to prevent any harmful effects that may occur when the visual display 12 is placed too close to the user's face 13 or eyes. The object-to-device distance measurement is the basis for turning off or on circuit components located within the mobile or electronic communication device 11 or directly on the mobile or electronic communication device 11 to further turn off or on the visual display 12 of the mobile or electronic communication device 11 depending on the relative position of the user's face 13 to the mobile or electronic communication device 11, as shown in fig. 28-30.
Referring to fig. 28, when the user's face 13 is moved or positioned within the threshold or selected distance 100 relative to the plane 101 of the visual display 12 of the mobile or electronic communication device 11, taking into account the threshold distance 100 from the mobile or electronic communication device 11 relative to the user's face 13, the visual display 12 of the mobile communication device 11 is turned off so that the user is unable to view content on the visual display 12, as shown in fig. 29.
When the user's face 13 moves beyond the threshold or selected distance 100 relative to the plane 101 of the visual display 12, the visual display 12 of the mobile communication device 11 is turned on to enable the user to view the content displayed thereon (as shown at 102), as shown in FIG. 30. While it is contemplated that a preferred threshold distance is about 10-12 inches, it is further contemplated that the threshold distance 100 may be adjusted according to the needs or preferences of the user.
The mobile communication device mechanism for turning off and on the visual display 12 of the mobile or electronic communication device 11 may preferably be exemplified by at least one distance or proximity sensor 18 and a sensor support circuit as described above. The sensor may be mounted within the device 11, on the device, or coplanar with the visual display or screen 12.
It is contemplated that the at least one sensor 18 and sensor support circuitry, working with the circuitry and software of the mobile or electronic communication device 11, including its camera features and central processing unit/chip and optionally or in lieu of a mobile application, may operate with a camera and/or proximity sensor installed on/in the mobile or electronic communication device 11 to support the functionality described herein.
The sensor and sensor support circuitry may comprise, or preferably are exemplified by, an integrated module comprising an infrared emitter (IRED), a Proximity Sensor (PS) and a signal conditioning IC. Optical filter techniques may be employed to eliminate background light. Low power consumption: 12C (SMBus compatible) interface. Floor life: 168 hours, MSL 3, according to J-STD-020. And (3) output type: 12C bus (ALS/PS). Working voltage: 2.5V to 3.6V.
While the stent device according to the invention has been described with reference to a number of different embodiments, aspects and features, the novel device is not intended to be so limited, but modifications thereof are intended to be included within the broad scope and spirit of the foregoing disclosure, the accompanying drawings and the following claims.
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1. A stand apparatus for supporting a mobile communication device, detecting a spatial distance to an object located in proximity to the stand apparatus, and communicating with the mobile communication device; the stand device includes:
a stand assembly configured to support and display a visual display of the mobile communication device in a display plane that is oblique to a support surface;
at least one distance sensor co-located with the stand assembly for detecting a relative distance of a selected object placed adjacent the visual display of the mobile communication device supported by the stand assembly; and
sensor support circuitry for communicating the at least one distance sensor with circuitry for opening or closing a circuit assembly housed by the carriage assembly to further turn off the visual display when the carriage assembly is within a selected distance from the selected subject and to further turn on the visual display when the carriage assembly is outside the selected distance from the selected subject.
2. The stand apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one distance sensor is positioned substantially coplanar with a front surface of the visual display of the mobile communication device supported by the stand assembly to improve accuracy of object-to-device distance measurements.
3. The holder device of claim 2, wherein said selected distance is a distance value of 10 to 12 inches.
4. The mount apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one distance sensor is configured to detect a distance of a user's face spatially positioned relative to the mount assembly.
5. The stand apparatus of claim 4, wherein the stand assembly includes a front visual display frame portion and a rear device support portion, the at least one distance sensor being located at a rear portion adjacent to at least one sensor aperture formed in the front visual display frame portion for detecting a distance of an object located in front relative to the front visual display frame portion.
6. The stand apparatus of claim 5, comprising at least two distance sensors, a first of the at least two distance sensors positioned proximate a first sensor aperture formed in a first of the front visual display frame portions, a second of the at least two distance sensors positioned proximate a second sensor aperture formed in a second of the front visual display frame portions, the at least two distance sensors for improving accuracy of object-to-device distance measurements.
7. The stand apparatus of claim 6 wherein the first visual-display frame portion is a selected longitudinal end frame portion and the second visual-display frame portion is a selected lateral side frame portion extending perpendicularly relative to the selected longitudinal end frame portion, the at least two distance sensors thus being positioned in longitudinal and lateral positions relative to the visual display to improve the accuracy of object-to-device distance measurements.
8. The stand apparatus of claim 7, wherein the stand assembly is configured to display the mobile communication device in a landscape or portrait orientation.
9. An apparatus for displaying a mobile communication device having a visual display, the apparatus for detecting a relative distance of a selection object placed adjacent to the visual display and selectively turning the visual display off or on; the device comprises:
a circuit housing for positioning the mobile communication device, the circuit housing containing at least one distance sensor positioned by the circuit housing for detecting a relative distance of a selection object placed adjacent to the visual display; and
sensor support circuitry enclosed within said circuitry housing for communicating said at least one distance sensor with circuitry for further turning off said visual display when said carriage assembly is within a selected distance from said selected subject and for further turning on said visual display when said carriage assembly is outside of a selected distance from said selected subject.
10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the at least one distance sensor is positioned substantially coplanar with a front surface of the visual display of the mobile communication device supported by the stand assembly to improve accuracy of object-to-device distance measurements.
11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the selected distance is a distance value of 10 to 12 inches.
12. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the at least one distance sensor is configured to detect a distance of a user's face spatially positioned relative to the cradle assembly.
13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the bracket assembly includes a front visual display frame portion and a rear device support portion, the at least one distance sensor positioned rearward adjacent to at least one sensor aperture formed in the front visual display frame portion for detecting a distance of an object positioned forward relative to the front visual display frame portion.
14. The apparatus of claim 13, comprising at least two distance sensors, a first of the at least two distance sensors positioned proximate a first sensor hole formed in a first of the front visual display frame portions, a second of the at least two distance sensors positioned proximate a second sensor hole formed in a second of the front visual display frame portions, the at least two distance sensors for improving accuracy of object-to-device distance measurements.
15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the circuit housing is configured to display the mobile communication device in a landscape or portrait orientation.
16. A mobile communication device mechanism for detecting a relative distance of a selection object placed adjacent to the visual display and selectively turning the visual display off or on; the mobile communication device mechanism comprises:
at least one distance sensor for detecting a relative distance of a selection object placed adjacent to the visual display; and
sensor support circuitry for communicating the at least one distance sensor with circuitry for further turning off the visual display when the carriage assembly is within a selected distance from the selection object and further turning on the visual display when the carriage assembly is outside the selected distance from the selection object.
17. The mobile communication device mechanism of claim 16, wherein the at least one distance sensor is positioned substantially coplanar with a front surface of the visual display of the mobile communication device supported by the stand assembly to improve accuracy of object-to-device distance measurements.
18. The mobile communication device mechanism of claim 16, wherein the at least one distance sensor is configured to detect a distance of a user's face spatially positioned relative to the cradle assembly.
19. The mobile communication device mechanism of claim 18, wherein the at least one distance sensor is configured to detect a distance from a user's face spatially located at a front abutment with respect to the visual display.
20. The mobile communication device mechanism of claim 19, wherein the selected distance is a distance value of 10 to 12 inches.
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