[0001] The present disclosure relates to protective electronic device case. More
specifically, the present disclosure relates to a cell phone protective case with air bag.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided
herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication
specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Cell phones today are a crucial part of our life whether it is for entertainment,
communication, storing data and so the protection and safeguarding the device has equal
significance. The information stored in your mobile phone is used timely for various purposes
including domestically, commercially, and socially. Any kind of unwanted force or pressure
on either parts of cell phone can harm the device and the associated data can be lost. Such
accidents can occur anytime and are unpredictable for the user. The exposure of the device to
any harsh elements can cause internal and external damage during falling or similar conditions.
The user must take full precaution to avoid such situation so that the purpose is solely solved.
[0004] The flexible, cost effective and easy to clean material used for the
manufacturing of the mobile cover are non-bulky and due to the silicon/rubber material being
used, the phone is not too handy. Moreover, the shell mobile cover is a hard plastic cover
installed on the back of the mobile phone. Even a little protection is ensured to the phone and
the screen of the phone. The bumper is wrapping across the four end corners of the phone with
only thin rubber strips. The rubber strips are wrapped around the edge of the phone. However,
the bumper is not a great protective case because the majority of the phone remains exposed.
Recently, the Holsters are used which are made of leather, nylon, or any of the synthetic
alternatives to leather. The holster often comes with a clip that can be attached to a belt. The
major disadvantage of using a holster cover is the bulkiness of the material and expensive.
Latently, the heavy metal cover encloses the phone in a touch heavy metal alloy, which houses
the phone and protects it against falls and drops but these add a lot of weight to the phone
[0005] The conventional cover used for the device could no longer solve the purpose
for the cell phones protection due to the multiple restrictions.
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[0006] There is a need to overcome the above problems of the prior art with a system
which reduces the damage risk of the electronic device and provide an efficient shield. The
effect of the momentum experienced by the device in case of falling can be lessened to a great
extent.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment
herein satisfies are as listed herein below
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an effective and innovative
cell phone protective case enclosed with air bag.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a competent protective case
to reduce risk of external and internal damage to cell phones and act as a source of maximum
defense for the user’s mobile phone.
[00010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an instantly personalized case
[00011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a case which is versatile to
use.
[00012] It is an object of the present disclosure to help to restore the value of the
scratched/dented phone by giving them a facelift through the portable case.
[00013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a portable, contemporary,
efficient, and cost effective phone case.
SUMMARY
[00014] The present disclosure relates to the protective electronic device case. More
specifically, the present disclosure relates to a cell phone protective case with air bag.
[00015] An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a protective case with a holding
frame configured to hold an object like cell phone, mobile phone and one or more pipes
comprising a plurality of holes, and where first end of at least one of the one or more pipes is
fluidically coupled to a fluid source. Also an actuator operatively coupled to the at least one of
the one or more pipes with an inflating element fluidically coupled with the one or more pipes
and a first set of sensors operatively coupled to the holding frame and configured to detect
kinetic parameters associated with the object, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals
and a processing unit operatively coupled to the set of sensors and the actuator , and the
processing unit comprising one or more processors coupled with a memory , the memory
storing instructions executable by the one or more processors and configured to receive the
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first set of signals from at least one sensor among the set of sensors and extract the kinetic
parameters associated with the object from the received first set of signals. Then compare the
extracted kinetic parameters with a set of pre-defined parameters; and generate a set of
actuating signals when the extracted kinetic parameters are beyond pre-defined parameters
such that the actuator may be configured to transfer of fluid from the fluid source to the inflating
element through at least one of the one or more pipes, based on the generated set of actuating
signals, and wherein the inflating element gets inflated to provide protection to the object.
[00016] In an aspect, the case may comprise an actuator configured to control parameters
of the fluid being transferred, the parameters of the fluid being transferred may comprise any
or a combination of volume, weight, and rate of transfer.
[00017] In an aspect, the case may comprise kinetic parameters associated with the
object like orientation, velocity, and acceleration.
[00018] In an aspect, the case may comprise the first set of sensors where first set of
sensors may be any or a combination of orientation sensor, proximity sensor, velocity sensor,
and acceleration sensor.
[00019] In an aspect, the case may comprise fluid such as air, carbon-di-oxide, and
nitrogen.
[00020] In an aspect, the case may comprise a second set of sensors configured with the
fluid source, and operatively coupled to the processing unit, and the second set of sensors
configured to sense fluidic parameters associated with the fluid source.
[00021] In an aspect, the case may comprise the processing unit configured to generate
alarm signals when the sensed fluidic parameters are less than pre-determined thresholds.
[00022] In an aspect, the case may comprise the second set of sensors such as pressure
sensor, weight sensor, load cell, and force sensor, and the fluidic parameters may comprise any
or a combination of weight, force, and pressure exerted by the fluid.
[00023] In an aspect, the case may comprise an inflating element such as air bag, air
cushion, gas bag, air sac, inflatable cushion, and inflatable bag.
[00024] In an aspect, the case may comprise an object where object may be any or a
combination of cell phones, mobiles and cellular telephones.
[00025] In an aspect, the case may comprise a battery configured to supply electrical
signals to the set of sensors and the processing unit.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00026] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of
the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The
drawings illustrate exemplary embodiment s of the present disclosure and, together with the
description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[00027] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the
present disclosure, and wherein:
[00028] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the proposed case to illustrate
its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00029] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of a processing unit, in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00030] FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate a detailed diagram of the proposed case with all its
essential components to disclose its overall working.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[00031] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure
depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly
communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the
anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all
modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present
disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[00032] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to
provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent
to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without
some of these specific details.
[00033] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be
described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied
in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or specialpurpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps
may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human
operators.
[00034] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more
machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with
appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus
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for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more
computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing
or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods
described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules,
routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[00035] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or
“might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not
required to be included or have the characteristic.
[00036] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the
meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on”
unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[00037] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with
reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These
exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure
will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of
ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different
forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various
modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles
defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from
the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of
the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural
and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include
both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any
elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the
terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments
and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest
scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the
principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material
that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail
so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[00038] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that
the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes
illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various
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elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well
as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the
figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program
logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic,
or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this
invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware,
software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative
purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named element.
[00039] The present disclosure relates to the protective electronic device case. More
specifically, the present disclosure relates to a cell phone protective case with air bag.
[00040] According to an aspect of the present disclosure provides a protective case with
a holding frame configured to hold an object like cell phone, mobile phone and one or more
pipes including plurality of holes, and where first end of at least one of the one or more pipes
is fluidically coupled to a fluid source. Also an actuator can be operatively coupled to the at
least one of the one or more pipes with an inflating element and fluidically configured with
the one or more pipes and a first set of sensors can be operatively coupled to the holding frame
and can be configured to detect kinetic parameters associated with the object, and can
correspondingly generate a first set of signals and a processing unit operatively coupled to the
set of sensors and the actuator, and the processing unit can comprise one or more processors
coupled with a memory the memory storing instructions executable by one or more processors
and can be configured to receive the first set of signals from at least one sensor among the set
of sensors and extract the kinetic parameters associated with the object from the received first
set of signals. Then, the processing unit can compare the extracted kinetic parameters with a
set of pre-defined parameters; and can generate a set of actuating signals when the extracted
kinetic parameters are beyond pre-defined parameters such that the actuator is configured to
transfer of fluid from the fluid source to the inflating element , through at least one of the one
or more pipes based on the generated set of actuating signals, and wherein the inflating element
can get inflated to provide protection to the object.
[00041] In an embodiment, the case can include an actuator configured to control
parameters of the fluid being transferred, the parameters of the fluid being transferred may
comprise any or a combination of volume, weight, and rate of transfer.
[00042] In an embodiment, the case can include kinetic parameters associated with the
object like orientation, velocity and acceleration.
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[00043] In an embodiment, the first set of sensors can be any or a combination of
orientation sensor, proximity sensor, velocity sensor, and acceleration sensor.
[00044] In an embodiment, the fluid can be air, carbon-di-oxide, and nitrogen.
[00045] In an embodiment, the second set of sensors can be configured with the fluid
source, can be operatively coupled to the processing unit, and can sense fluidic parameters
associated with the fluid source.
[00046] In an embodiment, the processing unit can be configured to generate alarm
signals when the sensed fluidic parameters are less than pre-determined thresholds.
[00047] In an embodiment, the second set of sensors can be pressure sensor, weight
sensor, load cell, and force sensor, and the fluidic parameters can include any or a combination
of weight, force, and pressure exerted by the fluid.
[00048] In an embodiment, the inflating element can be any or a combination of air bag,
air cushion, gas bag, air sac, inflatable cushion, and inflatable bag.
[00049] In an embodiment the object can be any or a combination of cell phones,
mobiles and cellular telephones.
[00050] In an embodiment, a battery can be configured to supply electrical signals to the
set of sensors and the processing unit.
[00051] FIG.1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the proposed case to illustrate
its working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00052] As illustrated in an embodiment, the case 100 can be a protective case with a
holding frame configured to hold an object like cell phone, mobile phone. In an embodiment,
the case 100 can include first set of sensors 102 and second set of sensors 104.The processing
unit 106 can be operatively coupled with the first set of sensor 102 and the second set of sensor
104, and can be configured to receive the signals and can compare with a first data set, which
can include a pre-defined threshold limit associated with the first and the second parameters
respectively.
[00053] In an embodiment, the first set of sensors 102 can include any or a combination
of proximity sensor, velocity sensor, acceleration sensor and the likes, and can be configured
to sense a first set of kinetic parameters associated with the object, where the first set of
parameters can include any or a combination of orientation, velocity, and acceleration. The first
set of sensors 102 can generate a first set of signals corresponding to the sensed first set of
kinetic parameters.
[00054] In an embodiment, the second set of sensors 104 can include any or a
combination of pressure sensor, weight sensor, load cell sensor, and force sensor and can be
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configured to sense a second set of fluidic parameters associated with the subject, where the
second set of parameters can include any or a combination of weight, force and pressure. The
second set of sensors 104 can generate a second set of signals corresponding to the sensed
second set of fluidic parameters.
[00055] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can receive the first set of signals
from the first set of sensors 102, and, can, further, be configured to extract the first set of
parameters from the received first set of signals. In an embodiment, the processing unit 106
can be configured to compare the extracted first set of parameters with a first dataset that can
be including pre-determined limit ranges. In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can
generate a set of actuation signals in case at least one of the extracted first set of parameters is
found to be beyond the pre-determined limit ranges.
[00056] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be configured to compare any
or a combination of the extracted first set of parameters, the extracted second set of parameters
with a first dataset that can be including pre-determined thresholds.
[00057] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be configured to generate a set
of actuating signals based on the comparison, where the set of actuating signals can be
indicative of kinetic parameters of the subject. In another embodiment, the processing unit 106
can be configured to generate a set of alert signals when the extracted second set of parameters
is found to be beyond the pre-determined thresholds. The generated set of alert signals can be
indicative of at least one of the fluidic parameters.
[00058] In an illustrative embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be coupled with
actuator 110, where the actuator 110 can be configured to transfer the fluid from the fluid
source to the inflating element 114, through at least one of the one or more pipes 112 based on
the generated set of actuating signals, and where the inflating element 114 gets inflated to
provide protection to the object.
[00059] In an illustrative embodiment, the actuator 110 can be configured to open and
close the valve of the pipe 112-1 for the transfer of the fluid inside pipes 112-2 depending on
the set of signal received from the first set of sensors 102.
[00060] In an illustrative embodiment, the proposed case 100 for a phone case can
include a holding frame configured to hold an object like cell phone, mobiles and cellular
telephones. The case 100 can further include one or more pipes 112-1 and 112-2 (also, can be
collectively referred to one or more pipes 112, herein) including plurality of holes, where first
end at least one of the one or more pipes is fluidically coupled to a fluid source. The actuator
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110 can be operatively coupled to the at least one of the one or more pipes and an inflating
element 114 fluidically coupled with the one or more pipes.
[00061] In an illustrative embodiment, the case 100 can be efficiently used for protecting
and safeguarding cell phone using the case. The first set of sensors 102 which can be any or a
combination of proximity sensor, velocity sensor, and acceleration sensor, and can facilitate
first set of kinetic parameters which can be any or a combination of orientation, velocity, and
acceleration. For example, when at least one of the kinetic parameters are detected or extracted
by either sensors, the signals are received by the processing unit 106.The signals are compared
by the comparison unit and the actuation signals can be generated when the extracted first set
of parameters is found to be beyond the pre-determined thresholds by signal generation unit
.The actuator 110 allows the fluid to progress inside the pipe112 through the opening of valve.
The fluid enters the inflating element 114 through the pipes 112 and the associated holes. The
second set of sensors 104 which can be any or combination of pressure sensor, force sensor,
weight sensor and load cell sensor and can facilitate second set of fluidic parameters which can
be any or a combination of the weight, force and pressure. For example, when any of the fluidic
parameters are detected or extracted by either sensors, the signals are received by the
processing unit 106.The signals are compared by the comparison unit and the alert signals can
be generated when the extracted second set of parameters is found to be beyond the predetermined thresholds by signal generation unit .The alert signals can be sent to the object
where object can include any or a combination of cell phones, mobiles and cellular telephones
through wireless communication units like bluetooth, zigbee.
[00062] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of a processing unit 106, in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00063] As illustrated in an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can include one or
more processor(s) 202. The one or more processor(s) 202 can be implemented as one or more
microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central
processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational
instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) 202 are configured to fetch
and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory 204 of the processing unit 106.
The memory 204 can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may
be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory
204 can include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory
such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
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[00064] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can also include an interface(s) 206.
The interface(s) 206 may include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input
and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s)
206 may facilitate communication of the processing unit 106 with various devices coupled to
processing unit 106. The interface(s) 206 may also provide a communication pathway for one
or more components of the processing unit 106. Examples of such components include, but
are not limited to, processing engine(s) 208 and data 210.
[00065] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) 208 can be implemented as a
combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to
implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) 208. In examples described
herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several
different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) 208 may be
processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium
and the hardware for the processing engine(s) 208 may include a processing resource (for
example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the
machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the
processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) 208. In such examples, the processing
unit 106 can include the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the
processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may
be separate but accessible to the processing unit 106 and the processing resource. In other
examples, the processing engine(s) 208 may be implemented by electronic circuitry. The data
210 can include data that is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented
by any of the components of the processing engine(s) 208.
[00066] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) 208 can include an extraction unit
212, a comparison unit 214, a signal generation unit 216, and other unit(s) 218. The other unit(s)
218 can implement functionalities that supplement applications or functions performed by the
processing unit 106 or the processing engine(s) 208.
[00067] In an embodiment, the extraction unit 212 associated with the processing unit
106 can facilitate extraction of a first set of kinetic parameters from a first set of signals that
can be received from a first set of sensors 102. In an embodiment, the first set of sensors 102
can include any or a combination of proximity sensor, velocity sensor and acceleration sensor,
and can be configured to sense the first set of kinetic parameters associated with an object,
where the first set of parameters can include any or a combination of orientation, acceleration,
and velocity. The first set of sensors 102 can generate a first set of signals corresponding to the
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sensed first set of parameters. For example, if the first set of sensors 102 sense kinetic
parameters associated with the object, and correspondingly generate the first set of signals,
then, the extraction unit 212 can extract the kinetic parameters associated with the object from
the first set of signals.
[00068] In another embodiment, the extraction unit 212 can facilitate extraction of a
second set of fluidic parameters from a second set of signals that can be received from a second
set of sensors. 102. In an embodiment, the second set of sensors 102 can include any or a
combination of pressure sensor, force sensor, weight sensor and load cell sensor, and can be
configured to sense the second set of fluidic parameters associated with the object, where the
second set of parameters can include any or a combination of weight, force, and pressure. The
second set of sensors 104 can generate a second set of signals corresponding to the sensed
second set of parameters. For example, if the second set of sensors 104 sense fluidic parameters
associated with the object, and correspondingly generate the second set of signals, then, the
extraction unit 212 can extract the fluidic parameters associated with the object from the second
set of signals.
[00069] In an embodiment, the comparison unit 214 associated with the processing unit
106 can enable comparison of the extracted first set of kinetic parameters with a first dataset
that can be including pre-determined limit ranges, and correspondingly a set of actuation
signals can be generated in case at least one of the extracted first set of parameters is found to
be beyond the pre-determined limit ranges. For example, if the kinetic parameters associated
with the object, which are sensed by the first set of sensors 102 are beyond the pre-determined
limit ranges, then, the set of actuation signals can be generated.
[00070] In an illustrative embodiment, the second set of sensors 104 are actuated, based
on the comparison, which can, on one hand aid in analyzing of the second set of parameters as
and when required, and, on other hand can enable conserving of electrical power as the second
set of sensors 104 are operated only when required.
[00071] In an embodiment, the comparison unit 214 can facilitate comparison of any or
a combination of the extracted first set of parameters and the extracted second set of parameters
with a first dataset that can be including pre-determined thresholds. In an embodiment, a set of
actuating signals can be generated based on the comparison, where the set of actuating signals
can be indicative of kinetic parameters of the object. In another embodiment, a set of alert
signals can be generated when extracted second set of parameters is found to be beyond the
pre-determined thresholds. For example, a set of actuating signals can be generated based on
the comparison of any or a combination of the kinetic parameters associated with the object
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and set of alert signals can be generated based on the comparison of any or a combination of
the fluidic parameters associated with the object. In case, the fluidic parameters associated with
the object, which are sensed by the second set of sensors 104 are found to be beyond the predetermined thresholds, then, the set of alert signals can be generated, and, further, can be
transmitted to an object where the object comprises any or a combination of cell phones,
mobiles and cellular telephones through wireless communication means like Bluetooth and
zigbee.
[00072] FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrates a brief diagram of protective case with inflating
element, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00073] As illustrated in an embodiment, FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate an innovative case
100 for protecting and safeguarding cell phones and mobile phones from damage or other
similar risk. The case 100 includes a first set of sensors 102, which can detect a first set of
kinetic parameters associated with the object, and correspondingly generate a first set of
signals. In an embodiment, the first set of sensors 102 can include any or a combination of
proximity sensor, velocity sensor and acceleration sensor, and can be configured to sense a first
set of kinetic parameters associated with the object, where the first set of parameters can include
any or a combination of orientation, velocity and acceleration.
[00074] In an illustrative embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be coupled with
actuator 110, where the actuator 110 configured to transfer the fluid from the fluid source 306
to the inflating element 114, through at least one of the one or more pipes 112-1 and 112-2,
based on the generated set of actuating signals, and where the inflating element 114 gets
inflated to provide protection to the object.
[00075] In an illustrative embodiment, the actuator 110 can be configured to open and
close the valve of the pipe for the transfer of the fluid inside pipes 112depending on the set of
signal received from the first set of sensors 102.
[00076] In an illustrative embodiment, the proposed case 100 for a phone case can
include a holding frame configured to hold an object like cell phone, mobiles, and the likes.
The case can further include one or more pipes 112-1 and 112-2, which can be having a
plurality of holes, where first end of at least one of the one or more pipes is fluidically coupled
to a fluid source. The actuator 110 can be operatively coupled to the at least one of the one or
more pipes 112-1, and 112-2 and an inflating element 114 fluidically coupled with the one or
more pipes.112-1 and 112-2.In an illustrative embodiment, the case 100 can be efficiently used
for protecting and safeguarding cell phone using the case. The first set of sensors 102 which
can be any or a combination of proximity sensor, velocity sensor, and acceleration sensor and
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can facilitate first set of kinetic parameters which can be any or a combination of orientation,
velocity and acceleration. For example, when any of the kinetic parameters are detected or
extracted by either sensors, the signals are received by the processing unit 106.The signals are
compared by the comparison unit 214 and the actuation signals are generated when the
extracted first set of parameters is found to be beyond the pre-determined thresholds by signal
generation unit 216.The actuator 110 allows the fluid to progress inside the pipe 112-1 through
the opening of valve. The fluid enters the inflating element 114 through the pipes 112-2 and
the associated holes. The second set of sensors 104 which can be any or combination of
pressure sensor, force sensor, weight sensor and load cell sensor and can facilitate second set
of fluidic parameters which can be any or a combination of the weight, force and pressure. For
example, when at least one of the fluidic parameters are detected or extracted by either sensors,
the signals are received by the processing unit 106.The signals are compared by the comparison
unit 214 and the alert signals are generated when the extracted second set of parameters is
found to be beyond the pre-determined thresholds by signal generation unit 216.The alert
signals can be sent to the object where the object can be any or a combination of cell phones,
mobiles and cellular telephones through wireless communication units like bluetooth, and
zigbee.
[00077] In an illustrative embodiment, the case 100 can include a circuit housing or main
circuit 302 with any or a combination of first set of sensors 102 like proximity sensor, velocity
sensor, and acceleration sensor and second set of sensors 104 like pressure sensor, force sensor,
weight sensor and load cell sensor to detect the kinetic parameters associated with the first set
of sensor 102 for the object and fluidic parameters associated with the second set of sensors
104 for the object.
[00078] In an embodiment, the case 100 can include a fluid refilling hole 308 for the
fluid. For example, when the substance like air, carbon di oxide, nitrogen sensed by the second
set of sensors 104 like pressure sensor, weight sensor, force sensor, load cell sensor is
determined at a value less than threshold value, the fluid is progressed into the source tank 306
for inflating element 114 during the condition of fall or risk to hard elements for safeguarding
the phone.
[00079] In embodiment, the case 100 can include a power source where power source
can be a battery 304 to supply the electric signals to processing unit 106, first set of sensors
102 and second set of sensors 104 and also to keep the main circuit 302 working for the case
100.
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[00080] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams,
schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating
systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown
in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware
capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are
conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic,
through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even
manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention.
Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software,
processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and,
thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named.
[00081] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and
described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous
modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those
skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in
the claim.
[00082] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent,
however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the present
invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known
structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid
obscuring the present invention.
[00083] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to"
is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each
other contact each other)and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is
located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are
used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled
with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network,
where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly
via one or more intermediary device.
[00084] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications
besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts
herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the
appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms
should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular,
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the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements,
components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements,
components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements,
components, or steps that are not expressly referenced.
[00085] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and
further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope
thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is
not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable
a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with
information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[00086] The present disclosure provides an effective and innovative cell phone
protective case enclosed with air bag.
[00087] The present disclosure provides a competent protective case to reduce risk of
external and internal damage to cell phones and act as a source of maximum defense for the
user’s mobile phone.
[00088] The present disclosure provides an instantly personalized case.
[00089] The present disclosure provides a case which is versatile to use.
[00090] The present disclosure helps to restore the value of the scratched/dented phone
by giving them a facelift through the portable case.
[00091] The present disclosure provides portable, contemporary, efficient, and cost
effective phone case.

We Claim:

1. A protective case comprising:
a holding frame configured to hold an object;
one or more pipes comprising a plurality of holes, and wherein a first end at least
one of the one or more pipes is fluidically coupled to a fluid source;
an actuator operatively coupled to the at least one of the one or more pipes;
an inflating element fluidically coupled with the one or more pipes;
a first set of sensors operatively coupled to the holding frame and configured to
detect kinetic parameters associated with the object, and correspondingly generate a first
set of signals; and
a processing unit operatively coupled to the set of sensors and the actuator, and the
processing unit comprising one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory
storing instructions executable by the one or more processors and configured to:
receive the first set of signals from at least one sensor among the set of
sensors;
extract the kinetic parameters associated with the object from the received
first set of signals;
compare the extracted kinetic parameters with a set of pre-defined
parameters; and
generate a set of actuating signals when the extracted kinetic parameters are
beyond pre-defined parameters;
wherein the actuator is configured to transfer of fluid from the fluid source to the inflating
element, through at least one of the one or more pipes, based on the generated set of actuating
signals, and wherein the inflating element gets inflated to provide protection to the object.
2. The case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuator is configured to control parameters of
the fluid being transferred, wherein the parameters of the fluid being transferred comprise any
or a combination of volume, weight, and rate of transfer.
3. The case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of sensors comprise any or a combination
of orientation sensor, proximity sensor, velocity sensor, and acceleration sensor, and wherein
the kinetic parameters associated with the object comprise any or a combination of orientation,
velocity, and acceleration.
4. The case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fluid comprises any or a combination of air,
carbon-di-oxide, and nitrogen.
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5. The case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the case comprises a second set of sensors
configured with the fluid source, and operatively coupled to the processing unit, and wherein,
the second set of sensors configured to sense fluidic parameters associated with the fluid
source.
6. The case as claimed in claim 5, wherein the processing unit is configured to generate alarm
signals when the sensed fluidic parameters are less than pre-determined thresholds.
7. The case as claimed in claim 5, wherein the second set of sensors comprise any or a
combination of pressure sensor, weight sensor, load cell, and force sensor, and wherein the
fluidic parameters comprise any or a combination of weight, force, and pressure exerted by the
fluid.
8. The case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inflating element comprises any or a
combination of air bag, air cushion, gas bag, air sac, inflatable cushion, and inflatable bag.
9. The case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the object comprises any or a combination of cell
phones, mobiles and cellular telephones.
10. The case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the case comprises a battery configured to supply
electrical signals to the set of sensors and the processing unit.