Woman's accessory smartphone battery charger

Abstract

A compact mirror for use with woman's cosmetics includes a smartphone battery charging system integrated therein. A connection interface, such as, for example, a USB interface, is in electrical communication with an internal rechargeable battery pack. Upon connection of a smartphone via the connection interface, the user can charge their smartphone device. When the internal rechargeable battery is exhausted, an external charger is connected to the connection interface to recharge the same. One or more indicators provide visual indication of the charging status of the internal battery and/or the connected smartphone.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A compact mirror comprising:
 a base;   a hinged cover connected to the base; and   a battery charging circuit contained within the base and including an external connection interface.   
     
     
         2 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said external connection interface comprises at least one of a USB, mini-USB, micor-USB or a manufacturer proprietary connector. 
     
     
         3 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said battery charging circuit comprises:
 a rechargeable battery in electrical communication with the external connection interface; and   at least one indicator for providing a visual indication of a charging status of the rechargeable battery.   
     
     
         4 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a light positioned in the hinged cover;   a switch connected to the light, and   a battery connected to the switch, wherein the switch is configured to connected the battery to the light when the hinged cover is opened, and to disconnect the battery from the light when the hinged cover is closed.   
     
     
         5 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a visual indicator for providing a visual indication of a charging status of the rechargeable battery. 
     
     
         6 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising an audio indicator for providing an audible indication of a charging status of the rechargeable battery. 
     
     
         7 . The compact mirror as received in  claim 1 , further comprising a visual indicator for providing a visual indication that the charge in the rechargeable battery has dropped below a predetermined threshold. 
     
     
         8 . The compact mirror as received in  claim 1 , further comprising a audio indicator for providing a audible indication that the charge in the rechargeable battery has dropped below a predetermined threshold. 
     
     
         9 . A compact mirror comprising:
 a base;   a hinged cover connected to the base; and   a battery charging circuit contained within the base and including a connection interface, said battery charging circuit comprising:
 a rechargeable battery in electrical communication with the connection interface; and 
 at least one indicator for providing a indication of a charging status of the rechargeable battery. 
   wherein said connection interface comprises at least one of a USB, mini-USB or a manufacturer proprietary connector.   
     
     
         10 . A compact mirror comprising:
 a base;   a hinged cover connected to the base; and   a battery charging circuit contained within the base and including an internal connection interface.   
     
     
         11 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said internal connection interface comprises a plug and at least one connector configured to be connected to the plug. 
     
     
         12 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the at least one connector comprises at least one of a USB, mini-USB, micro-USB or a manufacturer proprietary connector. 
     
     
         13 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said battery charging circuit comprises:
 a rechargeable battery in electrical communication with the internal connection interface; and   at least one indicator for providing a visual indication of a charging status of the rechargeable battery.   
     
     
         14 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 10 , further comprising:
 a light positioned in the hinged cover;   a switch connected to the light, and   a battery connected to the switch, wherein the switch is configured to connected the battery to the light when the hinged cover is opened, and to disconnect the battery from the light when the hinged cover is closed.   
     
     
         15 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 10 , wherein the at least one indicator comprises a visual indicator for providing a visual indication of a charging status of the rechargeable battery. 
     
     
         16 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 10 , wherein the at least one indicator comprises an audio indicator for providing an audible indication of a charging status of the rechargeable battery. 
     
     
         17 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 10 , further comprising a visual indicator for providing a visual indication that the charge in the rechargeable battery has dropped below a predetermined threshold. 
     
     
         18 . The compact mirror as recited in  claim 10 , further comprising an audio indicator for providing an audible indication that the charge in the rechargeable battery has dropped below a predetermined threshold.