System and Apparatus for Selectively Limiting User Control of an Electronic Device

    公开(公告)号:US20240089734A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-14

    申请号:US18517675

    申请日:2023-11-22

    Applicant: Yondr, Inc.

    Inventor: Graham Dugoni

    CPC classification number: H04W12/08 H04B1/3888 H04M1/667 H04W4/02 H04M1/185

    Abstract: 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.

    Portable Device Accessory
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190253886A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-15

    申请号:US16393262

    申请日:2019-04-24

    Applicant: ConfiVox Inc.

    Inventor: John David Lee

    CPC classification number: H04W12/02 H04M1/026 H04M1/04 H04M1/185

    Abstract: A portable device accessory includes an attachment mechanism, a hinge member, and a privacy shield. The attachment mechanism is for attaching the accessory to a rear face of the portable device. The rear face is opposite a front face of the portable device. The front face includes the screen of the portable device. The hinge member is pivotably attached to the attachment mechanism. The privacy shield is pivotably attached to the hinge member and movable between a storage position and a blocking position. When the privacy shield is in the blocking position, the privacy shield extends over the front face of the portable device and blocks at least a portion of the screen. When the privacy shield is in the storage position, the privacy shield extends over the rear face of the portable device and is positioned proximate to the attachment mechanism.

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