# Alerting Tablet Cases The Smart Cover Case Lights Up When You Have a Notification By M | Published 2014-09-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tablet-Case-design References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/06/12/apple-patents-an-ipad-smart-cover-that-can-display-push-notifications/) & [appleinsider](http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/06/12/apples-smarter-smart-cover-users-with-illuminated-notifications) The Smart Cover is an innovative tablet case design that cleverly lights up every time you receive a notification so that you don't have to keep checking your tablet. This is ideal for people waiting on e-mails or to hear from friends and don't want to be constantly turning on their tablet to check if they've received any new alerts. The Smart Cover comes with a set of stylish fabric panels that are semi-translucent. This way when your [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-folio-for-ipad) tablet lights up with a notification you can see it through the tablet case cover's fabric. Depending on how creative you want to get with your notifications, the Smart Cover's patent will allow you to [color coat your notifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notialarm) so you know exactly what you're being alerted to receiving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Cover Technology:** The use of smart covers with built-in notification lights provides a convenient solution for staying updated without constantly checking electronic devices. - **Semi-translucent Fabric Panels:** The integration of semi-translucent fabric panels in tablet cases enhances the visibility of notifications, improving the user experience. - **Color-coded Alerting:** The ability to color coat notifications on smart covers enables users to easily identify and prioritize different types of alerts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology Accessories:** The smart cover technology trend presents opportunities for companies in the technology accessories industry to design and produce innovative tablet cases. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of smart covers with notification lights can disrupt the consumer electronics industry, as it offers a novel and convenient feature for tablet users. - **Fashion and Design:** The use of stylish fabric panels in tablet cases opens up new possibilities for collaboration between the fashion and technology industries, creating a fusion of aesthetics and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinix-3d-lighting-leather.md) - [Magnetic Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-folio-for-ipad.md) - [E-Ink Display Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcool-inkplay.md) - [Connected Display Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reetle-smartink-i.md) - [Balanced Lifestyle Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soma-x-ipad-case.md) - [Mountable Handsfree Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-for-ipad.md) - [Multi-Fold Tablet Stand Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mageasy-lift.md)