Allan Hunter Shoemake

US Patent:

20130201653, Aug 8, 2013

Filed:

Feb 4, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/758212

Inventors:

Allan Shoemake - Boonton NJ, US
William Winter - Boonton NJ, US
Juan Fernandez - Towaco NJ, US
Paul McGrath - Flanders NJ, US

International Classification:

G03B 15/02
F21V 21/00

US Classification:

362 3, 362382, 36224902, 36224905, 362230

Abstract:

The current invention discloses an illumination device that may be attached to a computing device and provide a light source for a video call, video conference, or a picture capturing process. The illumination device comprises a light source, a power connector, and an attachment assembly that connects that light source to the computing device. The light source maybe a plurality of LEDs or a light panel using electroluminescent lighting. The illumination device may further comprise an external power source and a switch. The illumination device may also be integrally connected to the computing device and uses the power source of the computing device and being controlled by buttons or switches of the computing device. The illumination device may also provide additional signals for incoming calls or ongoing calls by displaying different light intensity, pattern, or color.