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公开(公告)号：US20190173276A1
公开(公告)日：2019-06-06
申请号：US16259983
申请日：2019-01-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Roderick D. Bacon , Nagendra Bage Jayaraj , Derek J. DiCarlo , Chi Kin Ho , Xingqun Li , Jahan C. Minoo , Surya Musunuri , Tony Chi Wang Ng , Carlos Ribas , Ching Yu John Tam , Evan J. Thompson , Daniel C. Wagman , Di Zhao , Robert D. Zupke
Abstract: A voltage of a first pin that is one of several pins of an external connector of a system is measured, while the first pin is un-driven except for being pulled to ground through a first resistance, and a second pin of the external connector is being used as a power supply rail of the system. The measured voltage is compared to a short circuit threshold and in response to that threshold being exceeded, the power supply voltage on the second pin is reduced. In such an embodiment, no test stimulus needs to be applied to any of the pins of the external connector. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
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公开(公告)号：US20170358922A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-14
申请号：US15256409
申请日：2016-09-02
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Roderick D. Bacon , Nagendra Bage Jayaraj , Derek J. DiCarlo , Chi Kin Ho , Xingqun Li , Jahan C. Minoo , Surya Musunuri , Tony Chi Wang Ng , Carlos Ribas , Ching Yu John Tam , Evan J. Thompson , Daniel C. Wagman , Di Zhao , Robert D. Zupke
IPC: H02H9/04 , H01R24/60 , H01R13/66 , H01R13/713 , H01R107/00
CPC classification number: H02H9/04 , G06F13/4068 , H01R13/6683 , H01R13/713 , H01R24/60 , H01R2107/00 , H04L12/40045 , Y02D10/14 , Y02D10/151
Abstract: A voltage of a first pin that is one of several pins of an external connector of a system is measured, while the first pin is un-driven except for being pulled to ground through a first resistance, and a second pin of the external connector is being used as a power supply rail of the system. The measured voltage is compared to a short circuit threshold and in response to that threshold being exceeded, the power supply voltage on the second pin is reduced. In such an embodiment, no test stimulus needs to be applied to any of the pins of the external connector. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
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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
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。
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公开(公告)号：US09109952B2
公开(公告)日：2015-08-18
申请号：US14075370
申请日：2013-11-08
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Christopher T. Mullens , Ching Yu John Tam , Brian Q. Huppi
CPC classification number: G01J1/42 , G01J1/02 , G01J1/0271 , G01J1/4204 , G01J5/041 , G01R3/00 , Y10T29/49002
Abstract: An electronic device having one or more sensors is provided. The sensors may include any suitable type of sensor that emits or receives radiation (e.g., light waves) from the environment. The electronic device may include openings through which radiation may reach the sensors while keeping the sensors hidden from view. In some embodiments, the sensors may be placed underneath an opening used for an audio receiver such that radiation is piped to the sensors using a light path or a chamfered surface along the opening. In some embodiments, the sensors may be embedded in a screen such that the radiation emitted by the sensors exits the screen instead of being reflected on the screen. In some embodiments, the sensors may be placed along the periphery of the display, such that access to the sensors is provided via discontinuities in a gasket used to couple the display to the electronic device.
Abstract translation: 提供具有一个或多个传感器的电子设备。 传感器可以包括从环境发射或接收辐射（例如，光波）的任何合适类型的传感器。 电子设备可以包括开口，通过该开口辐射可以到达传感器，同时保持传感器隐藏在视野之外。 在一些实施例中，传感器可以放置在用于音频接收器的开口下方，使得辐射通过沿着开口的光路或倒角表面被输送到传感器。 在一些实施例中，传感器可以嵌入屏幕中，使得由传感器发射的辐射离开屏幕而不是在屏幕上反射。 在一些实施例中，传感器可以沿着显示器的周边放置，使得通过用于将显示器耦合到电子设备的垫圈中的不连续性提供对传感器的访问。
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公开(公告)号：US20140333235A1
公开(公告)日：2014-11-13
申请号：US14339671
申请日：2014-07-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ching Yu John Tam , Ryan Jeffrey Du Bois , Chanh-Duy Nguyen Tran
IPC: H02P25/02
CPC classification number: H02P25/032 , H04M1/24
Abstract: One embodiment relates to testing and verifying vibrator motor operation during manufacturing of a device and during in-the-field use. The test relies on an integrated motion sensor or other mechanical measurement circuitry, such as, for example, an accelerometer. In one embodiment, a speed determination for a vibrator motor performance during initial manufacture of the device. Subsequently, when vibration is detected during the in-the-field use, the vibration may be sampled using the integrated mechanical measurement circuitry. Once sampled, a speed may be determined based on a resonance of the sampled signal. Over time, the various speed determinations for the vibrator motor may be analyzed to determine an overall health of the vibrator motor. A threshold for detecting when the overall health of the vibration motor over time has degraded may be predetermined. A notification of a degradation of vibrator motor performance is sent to either a manufacturer or user of the mobile communications device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Abstract translation: 一个实施例涉及在制造装置期间和在现场使用期间测试和验证振动器电机操作。 测试依赖于集成运动传感器或其他机械测量电路，例如加速度计。 在一个实施例中，用于在初始制造装置期间的振动器电机性能的速度确定。 随后，当在现场使用期间检测到振动时，可以使用集成的机械测量电路对振动进行采样。 一旦采样，可以基于采样信号的谐振来确定速度。 随着时间的推移，可以分析振动器马达的各种速度确定以确定振动器马达的整体健康状况。 可以预定用于检测振动马达的整体健康状况随时间变化的阈值。 将振动器电机性能下降的通知发送给移动通信设备的制造商或用户。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。
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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
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。
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17.发明授权Portable electronic device power manager with current Limit feedback control loop modification for stabilizing an external power supply 有权带电流的便携式电子设备电源管理器用于稳定外部电源的极限反馈控制回路修改公开(公告)号：US08653796B2
公开(公告)日：2014-02-18
申请号：US13757033
申请日：2013-02-01
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ching Yu John Tam
CPC classification number: H02J7/007 , G05F1/10 , H02J7/0068 , H02J7/0073 , H02J7/041 , H02J7/045 , H02J2007/0062 , Y10T307/615
Abstract: A portable electronic device has a battery to provide power to operate the device, a connector including a power supply pin to be coupled to an external power supply, and a power manager having a battery charger circuit that draws power through the power supply pin to charge the battery. The power manager has a current limit feedback control loop that limits the drawn current in accordance with a predetermined output current rating of the external power supply. The power manager automatically changes the behavior of its control loop to stabilize operation of the coupled external power supply. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Abstract translation: 便携式电子设备具有电池以提供电力来操作设备，连接器包括要耦合到外部电源的电源引脚，以及具有电池充电器电路的电源管理器，该电池充电器电路通过电源引脚来供电 电池。 功率管理器具有电流限制反馈控制回路，其根据外部电源的预定输出额定电流来限制所提取的电流。 电源管理器自动更改其控制回路的动作，以稳定耦合外部电源的运行。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。
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公开(公告)号：US20130075613A1
公开(公告)日：2013-03-28
申请号：US13679444
申请日：2012-11-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Christopher T. Mullens , Ching Yu John Tam , Brian Q. Huppi
CPC classification number: G01J1/42 , G01J1/02 , G01J1/0271 , G01J1/4204 , G01J5/041 , G01R3/00 , Y10T29/49002
Abstract: An electronic device having one or more sensors is provided. The sensors may include any suitable type of sensor that emits or receives radiation (e.g., light waves) from the environment. The electronic device may include openings through which radiation may reach the sensors while keeping the sensors hidden from view. In some embodiments, the sensors may be placed underneath an opening used for an audio receiver such that radiation is piped to the sensors using a light path or a chamfered surface along the opening. In some embodiments, the sensors may be embedded in a screen such that the radiation emitted by the sensors exits the screen instead of being reflected on the screen. In some embodiments, the sensors may be placed along the periphery of the display, such that access to the sensors is provided via discontinuities in a gasket used to couple the display to the electronic device.
Abstract translation: 提供具有一个或多个传感器的电子设备。 传感器可以包括从环境发射或接收辐射（例如，光波）的任何合适类型的传感器。 电子设备可以包括开口，通过该开口辐射可以到达传感器，同时保持传感器隐藏在视野之外。 在一些实施例中，传感器可以放置在用于音频接收器的开口下方，使得辐射通过沿着开口的光路或倒角表面被输送到传感器。 在一些实施例中，传感器可以嵌入屏幕中，使得由传感器发射的辐射离开屏幕而不是在屏幕上反射。 在一些实施例中，传感器可以沿着显示器的周边放置，使得通过用于将显示器耦合到电子设备的垫圈中的不连续性来提供对传感器的访问。
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