Generating a secure state indicator for a device using a light pipe from a fixed position on the device's display

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10332488
APP PUB NO 20160240051A1
SERIAL NO

15015683

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A handheld device is configured with a mode indicator to provide an easily seen indication of a defined mode of operation. A command may be received by the handheld device to enter the defined mode of operation. After entering the defined mode of operation, the device may set one or more specific pixels on a display of the handheld device to a predefined color indicative of the defined mode of operation. The mode indicator on the handheld is illuminated by transporting colored light generated by the one or more specific pixels to the mode indicator.

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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED12500 TI BOULEVARD MS 3999 DALLAS TX 75243

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Allen, Michael Wayne Frisco, US 1 0
Galu,, Jr James Joseph Richardson, US 9 68
Olson, Thomas Brian Allen, US 8 45

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