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Selective call receiver having a light channel for providing a visual alert
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1990-03-05
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Granted: 1992-02-11
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Expires: 2010-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A selective call receiver includes a fiber optic channel located along the length of at least one side thereof for providing a visual alert of a received message.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric T. Eaton
- 👤 Rodney S. Whaley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:50
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/22; G08B5/222; G08B5/223; G08B5/224
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A selective call receiver, comprising: a housing; receiver means, disposed within said housing, for receiving messages; light source means for providing light; and an optical fiber having a first end substantially contiguous to said light source means and disposed substantially along tat least one external surface of said housing so that light is emitted substantially along the length of said optical fiber for providing an alert that a message has been received.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A selective call receiver, comprising: a housing; receiver means, disposed within said housing, for receiving messages; light source means for providing light; and an optical fiber having a first end substantially contiguous to said light source means and disposed substantially along tat least one external surface of said housing so that light is emitted substantially along the length of said optical fiber for providing an alert that a message has been received.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The selective call receiver according to claim 1 further comprising reflective means positioned substantially contiguous to a second end of said optical fiber for reflecting light into said optical fiber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The selective call receiver according to claim 1 wherein said light source means comprises an LED.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The selective call receiver according to claim 1 wherein said light source means comprises a lamp.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The selective call receiver according to claim 1 wherein said channel means comprises a fiber optic cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The selective call receiver according to claim 2 wherein said reflective means comprises a mirror.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The selective call receiver according to claim 2 wherein said reflective means comprises an active matching component.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The selective call receiver according to claim 2 wherein said reflective means comprises a passive matching component.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
74 words
An electronic device, comprising: electronic means for performing a function; housing means for housing at least said electronic means and having at least one external surface; illumination means for providing light; an optical fiber disposed along at least a portion of said at least one external surface of said housing means for providing a visual alert of receiving information by diffusing light from the illumination means substantially along the length of the optical fiber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
74 words
An electronic device, comprising: electronic means for performing a function; housing means for housing at least said electronic means and having at least one external surface; illumination means for providing light; an optical fiber disposed along at least a portion of said at least one external surface of said housing means for providing a visual alert of receiving information by diffusing light from the illumination means substantially along the length of the optical fiber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electronic device according to claim 9 wherein said light channel means comprises a fiber optic member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electronic device according to claim 9 further comprising light means contiguous to said light channel means for providing light thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
54 words
A selective call receiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving a message; alert means for providing an alert of the reception of the message by illuminating an optical fiber disposed substantially along at least one external surface of the selective call receiver so that light is emitted substantially along the length of said optical fiber.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
54 words
A selective call receiver, comprising: receiver means for receiving a message; alert means for providing an alert of the reception of the message by illuminating an optical fiber disposed substantially along at least one external surface of the selective call receiver so that light is emitted substantially along the length of said optical fiber.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The selective call receiver according to claim 12 wherein said light conductive channel comprises a fiber optic member.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
51 words
A method for indicating receipt of a message, comprising the step of providing an alert indicating the receipt of the message by illuminating an optical fiber disposed substantially along at least one external surface of an electronic device so that light is emitted substantially along the length of said optical fiber.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
51 words
A method for indicating receipt of a message, comprising the step of providing an alert indicating the receipt of the message by illuminating an optical fiber disposed substantially along at least one external surface of an electronic device so that light is emitted substantially along the length of said optical fiber.
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