# Privacy-Enhancing Light Bulbs The LiShield Prevents Privacy Issues Related to Smartphone Use By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-10-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lishield References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/90147329/this-light-bulb-confuses-smartphone-cameras-to-protect-your-privacy?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcodesign&utm_content=feedburner) & [xyzhang.ucsd.edu](http://xyzhang.ucsd.edu/papers/SZhu_CZhang_MobiCom17_LiShield.pdf) With smartphones now being a part of everyone's daily lives, [invasions of privacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smartphones) in areas where people may be more vulnerable are increasingly common – a fact which the LiShield LED light aims to avoid. The LiShield bulb was designed by researchers at the [University of California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightshade), San Diego. It was created to block [cameras in locker rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reolink-trackflex-floodlight-wifi), where cameras and smartphones are usually not allowed, but issues of people taking photos can still occur. The LiShield "can make a room glow for the human eye, but flicker in a distorting light pattern at high frequencies beyond our vision." This ensures that any photos taken under this light sources will feature distorted patterns, and perhaps even colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Privacy-enhancing Light Bulbs:** Creating physical products that offer privacy protection for consumers. - **Anti-surveillance Tools:** Designing tools that protect individuals and organizations from being spied on. - **Disruptive Lighting Innovations:** Inventing lighting technology that solves unique problems and enhances privacy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Lighting Industry:** Incorporating privacy-enhancing features into everyday household items. - **Smartphone Industry:** Developing privacy enhancements for devices aimed at preventing invasions of privacy. - **Gym and Fitness Industry:** Implementing privacy-protecting technology in locker rooms to prevent inappropriate camera use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Privacy-Focused Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visio-wifi-camera-concept.md) - [Anti-Intrusion Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sectock-privacy-phone-case.md) - [Biometric Health Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthmonitoring-smart-bulb.md) - [Confidentiality-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confidentiality-hightech-smartphone.md) - [Built-In AI Camera Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/builtin-ai-camera-lamp.md) - [Security Camera Smart Bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-bulb-cam.md) - [Anti-Listening Technology Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-device-privacy-controller.md) - [Motion-Sensing Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-camera-1.md) - [Eye-Tracking Privacy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privacy-apps.md)