Auto-sterilization of electronic and hand held devices

摘要

An method is disclosed for sterilizing electronic devices. A source of Ultraviolet (UV) light, as well as one or more fiber-optic filaments for transmitting the UV light for output at one or more locations on the electronic device. Software is provided to enable a user to pre-program a desired sanitization schedule for one or more portions of the device. In one embodiment, a UV protective cover is provided to protect UV-sensitive portions of the electronic device.

主权项

1. A method for sterilizing an electronic device, comprising:
placing a UV diffuser film above a surface of said electronic device: providing a ultraviolet (UV) radiation source and a distribution fiber coupled to the UV radiation source for transmitting UV radiation to an output end of said distribution fiber; outputting UV radiation from said output end of said distribution fiber; and collimating the output UV radiation from said output end of said distribution fiber to emit UV radiation parallel to a surface of said electronic device and impinge on the film to sterilize said surface.