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Interactive electronic device shell

  • US 9,429,989 B2
  • Filed: 12/12/2014
  • Issued: 08/30/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/19/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • a telecommunications device comprising;

    a transceiver to communicate wirelessly with at least one other device;

    one or more processors to control at least the transceiver; and

    a body to house at least the transceiver and the one or more processors; and

    an illuminated shell, detachable from the telecommunications device, the illuminated shell comprising;

    a light panel to cause selective illumination of lights based on signals from the telecommunications device, the light panel configured for placement proximate to a side of the body of the telecommunications device; and

    a shell configured to couple to the body, the shell to at least partially cover the light panel such that light, when emitted by the light panel, passes through at least a portion of the shell, wherein the shell includes a plurality of portions that are independently made visible to a user when a corresponding portion of the lights is illuminated, an amount or a location of the portions that are illuminated indicating at least a quantity of messages available via the telecommunications device.

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