An illuminating key fob device designed to enhance usability in low-light conditions is disclosed. The key fob includes an illumination source, such as an LED, to illuminate functional buttons like lock, unlock, and trunk release. The device features a control button on the side of the housing, which, when pressed, activates the illumination source. In some embodiments, the key fob includes a solar cell to supplement power from a built-in battery. The illumination source automatically deactivates after a predetermined time or when a functional button is pressed. Additionally, the invention includes a light device accessory that can be clipped or slid onto existing key fobs, featuring an illumination source activated by a control button on the accessory. The invention provides a practical solution for operating key fobs in dark environments, enhancing convenience and safety for users.


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    Title :

    Illuminating Key Fob Device and Illumination Accessory


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-07-10


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F21V FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF , Funktionsmerkmale oder Einzelheiten von Leuchten oder Beleuchtungssystemen / F21Y Index-Schema in Verbindung mit den Unterklassen F21K, F21L, F21S und F21V, betreffend die Form oder die Art der Lichtquellen oder die Farbe des emittierten Lichts , INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED / B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR / E05B LOCKS , Schlösser



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