公开(公告)号：US09872094B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US14975508

申请日：2015-12-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Robert F. Meyer ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Stoyan Hristov

IPC: H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/023 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: This application relates to an audio assembly that includes both a speaker assembly and a microphone. By mounting both the microphone and the speaker assembly to a unitary audio bracket, space savings can be achieved over a configuration that relies on separate brackets for each component. In some embodiments, an acoustic mesh can be embedded within the audio bracket and extending across an audio channel defined by the audio bracket. The microphone can be aligned with an opening in the audio bracket by an alignment clip that is coupled with the microphone. The alignment clip helps to achieve alignment of a sensor opening of the microphone with a channel defined by the audio bracket.

公开(公告)号：US20170070795A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US14975508

申请日：2015-12-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Robert F. Meyer ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Stoyan Hristov

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/04 ,  H04R1/34

CPC classification number: H04R1/023 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: This application relates to an audio assembly that includes both a speaker assembly and a microphone. By mounting both the microphone and the speaker assembly to a unitary audio bracket, space savings can be achieved over a configuration that relies on separate brackets for each component. In some embodiments, an acoustic mesh can be embedded within the audio bracket and extending across an audio channel defined by the audio bracket. The microphone can be aligned with an opening in the audio bracket by an alignment clip that is coupled with the microphone. The alignment clip helps to achieve alignment of a sensor opening of the microphone with a channel defined by the audio bracket.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及包括扬声器组件和麦克风的音频组件。 通过将麦克风和扬声器组件安装到单一音频支架，可以通过依赖于每个组件的单独支架的配置实现空间节省。 在一些实施例中，声学网格可嵌入在音频支架内并且延伸穿过由音频支架限定的音频通道。 麦克风可以通过与麦克风耦合的对准夹与音频支架中的开口对齐。 对准夹有助于实现麦克风的传感器开口与由音频支架定义的通道的对准。

公开(公告)号：US09521307B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14846035

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  David Tupman ,  Richard H. Tsai

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/2257

Abstract: An electronic device may have a camera module for acquiring still and video digital images of a subject. A light source such as a light-emitting diode may serve as a flash for the camera module. A shutter may be mounted above the light-emitting diode. When the light-emitting diode is not being used to produce a flash of light for illuminating the subject, the shutter may be closed to block the light-emitting diode from view by a user. During image acquisition operations in which it is desired to illuminate the subject, the shutter may be opened to allow light from the light-emitting diode to exit the electronic device. The electronic device may have a touch screen display with an active region and an inactive region. The camera module and light source may be mounted under a portion of the inactive region of the display. The shutter may include a filter structure.

公开(公告)号：US20160321493A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15210777

申请日：2016-07-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Pope ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Nicholas G. L. Merz

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04B5/00 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06K9/00013 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  H04B5/0012 ,  H04B5/0075

Abstract: An electronic device may have electrical components such as sensors. A sensor may have sensor circuitry that gathers sensor data using a conductive structure. The sensor may be a touch sensor that uses the conductive structure to form a capacitive touch sensor electrode or may be a fingerprint sensor that uses the conductive structure with a fingerprint electrode array to handle fingerprint sensor signals. Near field communications circuitry may be included in an electronic device. When operated in a sensor mode, the sensor circuitry may use the conductive structure to gather a fingerprint or other sensor data. When operated in near field communications mode, the near field communications circuitry can use the conductive structure to transmit and receive capacitively coupled or inductively coupled near field communications signals. A fingerprint sensor may have optical structures that communicate with external equipment.

公开(公告)号：US09441829B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US14275582

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Adam D. Mittleman ,  Ming Xu ,  Ching Yu John Tam

IPC: G02F1/1333 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F16F1/02 ,  F16F1/18 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G06F1/16 ,  F21V8/00

CPC classification number: F21V33/0052 ,  F16F1/027 ,  F16F1/185 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G02B6/0081 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1671 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/169

Abstract: Portable electronic devices are provided. A device may include cover glass with a light mask. The light mask may be microperforated to allow light to pass through the light mask. The microperforations may allow light to pass through the light mask. The devices may include sensors and light emitters that receive and transmit light through the microperforations. The devices may include a variable cantilever spring as part of a button assembly. The spring may be flattened against itself without exceeding its elastic limit. The devices may include display modules. The display module may include structures that block light from leaking out of the module. The structures may include opaque tapes, opaque enclosures for the display module, and other suitable structures.

Abstract translation: 提供便携式电子设备。 装置可以包括具有光罩的玻璃罩。 光罩可以是微穿孔的，以允许光穿过光罩。 微穿孔可以允许光穿过光罩。 这些装置可以包括传感器和发光器，其通过微穿孔接收和透射光。 装置可以包括作为按钮组件的一部分的可变悬臂弹簧。 弹簧可以在不超过其弹性极限的情况下自身平坦化。 设备可以包括显示模块。 显示模块可以包括阻挡光从模块中泄漏的结构。 结构可以包括不透明带，用于显示模块的不透明外壳以及其它合适的结构。

公开(公告)号：US20150214600A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14612217

申请日：2015-02-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Daniel W. Jarvis

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q21/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/241 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  H01Q1/2266 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q9/0407 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q21/00 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: An electronic device such as a handheld device may have a rectangular housing with a rectangular periphery. A conductive peripheral housing member may run along the rectangular periphery and may surround the rectangular housing. Radio-frequency transceiver circuitry within the electronic device may be coupled to antenna structures for transmitting and receiving radio-frequency signals. The conductive peripheral housing member may form part of the antenna structures. A gap in the conductive peripheral housing member may be filled with dielectric. The conductive peripheral housing member may be configured to form a recess. The recess may have the shape of a rectangle, oval, diamond, or other shape that overlaps and is bisected by the gap. The recess may also have the shape of a groove that extends around the entire periphery of the housing. The dielectric in the recess may include one or more different materials such as clear and opaque polymers.

Abstract translation: 诸如手持设备的电子设备可以具有矩形外围的矩形外壳。 导电周边壳体构件可以沿着矩形周边延伸并且可以围绕矩形壳体。 电子设备内的射频收发器电路可以耦合到用于发射和接收射频信号的天线结构。 导电外围壳体构件可以形成天线结构的一部分。 导电外围壳体构件中的间隙可以用电介质填充。 导电外围壳体构件可以构造成形成凹部。 该凹部可以具有矩形，椭圆形，菱形或与间隙重叠并被二等分的其它形状。 凹部还可以具有围绕壳体的整个周边延伸的凹槽的形状。 凹陷中的电介质可以包括一种或多种不同的材料，例如透明和不透明的聚合物。

公开(公告)号：US09085107B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13895954

申请日：2013-05-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Miguel C. Christophy ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Shayan Malek

IPC: B29C45/28 ,  B29C45/76

CPC classification number: B29C45/7613 ,  B29C45/0025 ,  B29C45/2806 ,  B29C45/30 ,  B29C2045/306

Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to improvements to injection molding equipment. More specifically, concepts for reducing sink and improving cosmetics of portions of injection molded parts in close proximity to gate areas of an injection mold are disclosed. A cold runner system is described in which molding material disposed in a mold cavity is separated from excess molding material in the runner system shortly after the mold is filled at a predetermined packing pressure.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例一般涉及注射成型设备的改进。 更具体地，公开了一种用于减少注射模具的浇注区域附近的注射成型部件的凹部和改善化妆品的概念。 描述了一种冷流道系统，其中在模具以预定包装压力填充之后不久，设置在模腔中的成型材料与流浆系统中的多余成型材料分离。

公开(公告)号：USD719085S1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US29466512

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Designer： Shota Aoyagi ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Shayan Malek ,  Gregory Stephens

公开(公告)号：US20140339736A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US13895954

申请日：2013-05-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Miguel C. Christophy ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Shayan Malek

IPC: B29C45/76

CPC classification number: B29C45/7613 ,  B29C45/0025 ,  B29C45/2806 ,  B29C45/30 ,  B29C2045/306

Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to improvements to injection molding equipment. More specifically, concepts for reducing sink and improving cosmetics of portions of injection molded parts in close proximity to gate areas of an injection mold are disclosed. A cold runner system is described in which molding material disposed in a mold cavity is separated from excess molding material in the runner system shortly after the mold is filled at a predetermined packing pressure.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例一般涉及注射成型设备的改进。 更具体地，公开了一种用于减少注射模具的浇注区域附近的注射成型部件的凹部和改善化妆品的概念。 描述了一种冷流道系统，其中在模具以预定包装压力填充之后不久，设置在模腔中的成型材料与流浆系统中的多余成型材料分离。

公开(公告)号：US20140247404A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14275582

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Adam D. Mittleman ,  Ming Xu ,  Ching Yu John Tam

IPC: F21V33/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  F21V8/00

CPC classification number: F21V33/0052 ,  F16F1/027 ,  F16F1/185 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G02B6/0081 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1671 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/169

Abstract: Portable electronic devices are provided. A device may include cover glass with a light mask. The light mask may be microperforated to allow light to pass through the light mask. The microperforations may allow light to pass through the light mask. The devices may include sensors and light emitters that receive and transmit light through the microperforations. The devices may include a variable cantilever spring as part of a button assembly. The spring may be flattened against itself without exceeding its elastic limit. The devices may include display modules. The display module may include structures that block light from leaking out of the module. The structures may include opaque tapes, opaque enclosures for the display module, and other suitable structures.

Abstract translation: 提供便携式电子设备。 装置可以包括具有光罩的玻璃罩。 光罩可以是微穿孔的，以允许光穿过光罩。 微穿孔可以允许光穿过光罩。 这些装置可以包括传感器和发光器，其通过微穿孔接收和透射光。 装置可以包括作为按钮组件的一部分的可变悬臂弹簧。 弹簧可以在不超过其弹性极限的情况下自身平坦化。 设备可以包括显示模块。 显示模块可以包括阻挡光从模块中泄漏的结构。 结构可以包括不透明带，用于显示模块的不透明外壳以及其它合适的结构。