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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISUAL ALERTING MECHANISMS ON A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

  • US 20100197358A1
  • Filed: 02/01/2010
  • Published: 08/05/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A mobile communication device, comprising:

  • an audible alert mechanism configured to issue an audible alert in response to an event, wherein the event comprises receiving an incoming communication;

    a light source at a first light source location that is within a housing;

    a light pipe operatively coupled to the light source, wherein the light pipe is configured to convey light from the first light source location to a point of delivery;

    a lens associated with the housing that conveys light originated by the light source, wherein the lens is operatively coupled to the light pipe at the point of delivery and the lens is configured to convey light from the light pipe; and

    a processor electrically coupled to the light source, the processor configured to control the light source so as to produce light responsive to the event in a synchronous manner with the audible alert issued from the audible alert mechanism.

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