A fashion accessory provides a visual alert for the presence of a mobile communication
signal from a nearby but not physically connected communication device. The accessory
includes a signaling assembly for providing a visual signal when a mobile communication
signal is detected within a defined distance, an antenna connected to the signaling
assembly and extending from it, and an elongated member configured for attaching
the fashion accessory to a body part or personal article. The signaling assembly
may include a circuit module with an LED providing a visible signal when an adjacent
mobile communication device is transmitting a signal within the defined distance.
The defined distance is selected so as to make the fashion accessory responsive
only to signals from a mobile device within a user's personal space.