Protector for blocking the use of the screen of an electronic device

Abstract

The invention relates to a protector for blocking the use of the screen of an electronic device, comprising a sheet configured to be attached to the screen of the electronic device by means of fastening elements. The sheet is made of a material that is opaque to light, designed to obstruct the visibility of the screen of the electronic device. The protector includes a casing designed to surround the electronic device and provide additional support for the sheet. The fastening elements may include a housing in the casing or fitting systems using tabs and recesses, allowing the sheet to fully or partially cover the screen of the electronic device. The device is configured for easy integration with electronic devices while guaranteeing their functionality, providing an efficient solution for restricting visual access to the screen.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] PROTECTOR TO PREVENT THE USE OF THE SCREEN OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

[0003] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The object of the invention is a protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device comprising a simple opaque sheet configured to be placed on the screen and prevent the use of the electronic device.

[0005] TECHNICAL SECTOR

[0006] The field of application of the present invention falls within the communications sector, but also in the health sector.

[0007] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND TECHNICAL PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED

[0008] The dopaminergic impulse of notification is a promise of great pleasure. The impulse from the promise of pleasure is more powerful than the actual pleasure felt when the promise is fulfilled. This is why addictions are created.

[0009] This leads to irrational behaviors, such as picking up and using your phone without a specific intention or reason, or picking up your phone to open every notification you receive.

[0010] At the same time, the dopaminergic impulse can hinder the development of other activities in a normal way, such as the fact that when a person is reading, they may feel the impulse to pick up their cell phone and end up using Instagram, WhatsApp, and so on, not paying attention to the reading activity, which does not generate the instant dopaminergic impulse that using a cell phone generates.

[0011] Similarly, it happens when a person is watching a movie or eating with others, and an acquired impulse is to reach for their phone without a specific reason or intention, or without self-control after receiving notifications.

[0012] The idea of ​​the object of the invention is to change the paradigm; nowadays it is common to use the mobile phone, generally as an automatic behavior, and the device object of the invention seeks to make it common to use the mobile phone deliberately, consciously, and with a specific intention and objective.

[0013] EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] The object of the invention is a protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device comprising a sheet configured to adhere to the screen of the electronic device, by means of fixing means, where the sheet is made of a material opaque to light, said sheet being configured to prevent the vision of the screen of the electronic device.

[0015] The protector for preventing the use of the screen of an electronic device object of the invention also comprises a housing configured to surround the electronic device with a screen and means for fixing the sheet to the housing, to position the sheet on the screen.

[0016] In the protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device object of the invention, the means for fixing the sheet to the housing comprise a first housing located on one side of the housing that coincides with the screen of the electronic device, such that the first housing is configured to fit the sheet where said sheet is configured to at least partially cover the screen of the electronic device.

[0017] In the protector for preventing the use of the screen of an electronic device, the means for fixing the sheet to the housing comprise two opposite recesses in the housing and tabs on the sheet, where the tabs are configured to fit into the recesses of the housing, in a static manner.

[0018] In the protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device object of the invention, the opaque sheet covers 100% of the screen of the electronic device.

[0019] In the protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device object of the invention, the opaque sheet covers the screen of the electronic device leaving an extreme part of said screen visible.

[0020] In the protector for preventing the use of the screen of an electronic device object of the invention, the housing comprises a second housing on the side opposite the first housing. Use of the device object of the invention prevents automatic use of the electronic device with a screen, since a specific initial intention to remove the cover is required, which acts as a reminder to use said device for a deliberate purpose.

[0021] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] To complement the description being made and in order to help better understand the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, in which the following has been represented for illustrative and non-limiting purposes:

[0023] Figure 1. - Shows a side view of the protector object of the invention.

[0024] Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view of the protector object of the invention in the embodiment in which the sheet does not slide.

[0025] Figure 3.- Shows a perspective view of the protector object of the invention in the embodiment in which the sheet does slide.

[0026] Figure 4.- Shows a perspective view of the protector object of the invention showing the housing for the sheet opposite the screen.

[0027] Figure 5. Shows a perspective view of the protector object of the invention showing the device rotated 180° with respect to Figure 4.

[0028] Below you can find a list of the numerical references used in the figures and the elements to which they correspond:

[0029] 1 .- casing,

[0030] 2.- first accommodation,

[0031] 3.- sheet,

[0032] 4.- second accommodation,

[0033] 5.- sheet tab,

[0034] 6.- lowering the casing.

[0035] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0036] As can be seen in the figures, the object of the invention is a protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device comprising a sheet (3) configured to adhere to the screen of the electronic device, by means of fixing means that, in the preferred embodiment of the invention, are tabs (5) that surround the electronic device, applying pressure to said electronic device and fixing the position of the sheet (3). The sheet (3) is made of a material that is opaque to light, such that it prevents seeing through it and therefore makes it impossible to see the screen of the electronic device.

[0037] In a further embodiment, the protector object of the invention, in addition to the sheet (3) comprises a casing (1) configured to surround the electronic device with a screen, so that the sheet (3) can be fixed on the screen by joining it to the casing (1) by means of means for fixing the sheet to the casing.

[0038] In one embodiment, the means for fixing the sheet to the casing comprise a first housing (2) located on one side of the casing (1) that coincides with the screen of the electronic device, such that the first housing (2) is configured to fit a sheet (3) such that said sheet (3) is configured to at least partially cover the screen of the electronic device and the first housing (2) allows the sheet to slide along the same first housing (2) so that the sheet (3) can expose a part of the screen of the electronic device.

[0039] In this embodiment of the device object of the invention, the housing (1) comprises a second housing (4) on the opposite side to the first housing (2), said second housing (4) being configured to store the sheet (3) in the situation in which said opaque sheet is not in use.

[0040] In another embodiment of the device object of the invention, the means for fixing the sheet to the housing comprise two opposite recesses (6) in the sides of the housing (1) configured to accommodate the tabs (5) of the sheet (3), such that the sheet (3) is statically positioned on the screen. In this embodiment, therefore, it depends on the size of the sheet (3) whether the screen is covered entirely or not.Therefore, there are different embodiments of the sheet (3) since said sheet (3) can cover 100% of the screen, or a smaller percentage, so that the sheet (3) can leave uncovered only the time that normally appears at the top of the screen or leave uncovered the lower part of the screen that allows answering calls, taking photos and using the flashlight, or using various applications of the electronic device with a screen, but prevents having access to the full screen, thus preventing reading messages or carrying out long interactions with the electronic device.

[0041] In this embodiment, the sheet (3) can be placed on both sides of the casing (1) and fixed by means of the tabs (5) to both sides of the casing (1).

[0042] The invention should not be limited to the preferred embodiment described herein, but the scope of the invention is defined by the claims that follow.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device characterized in that it comprises a sheet (3) configured to adhere to the screen of the electronic device, by means of fixing means, where the sheet (3) is made of a material that is opaque to light, said sheet (3) being configured to prevent the vision of the screen of the electronic device.

2. Protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a casing (1) configured to surround the electronic device with a screen and means for fixing the sheet (3) to the casing (1), to position the sheet (3) on the screen.

3. Protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that the means for fixing the sheet (3) to the casing (1) comprise a first housing (2) located on one side of the casing that coincides with the screen of the electronic device, such that the first housing (2) is configured to fit the sheet (3) where said sheet (3) is configured to at least partially cover the screen of the electronic device.

4. Protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that the means for fixing the sheet (3) to the housing (1) comprise: two opposite recesses (6) in the housing (1), tabs (5) on the sheet (3) where the tabs (5) are configured to fit into the recesses (6) of the housing (1) in a static manner.

5. Protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that the sheet (3) covers 100% of the screen of the electronic device.

6. Protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that the sheet (3) covers the screen of the electronic device, leaving an extreme part of said screen visible.

7. Protector to prevent the use of the screen of an electronic device according to the claim 3 characterized in that the housing (1) comprises a second housing (4) on the side opposite the first housing (2).

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