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公开(公告)号：US09629431B2
公开(公告)日：2017-04-25
申请号：US14281644
申请日：2014-05-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Joshua A. Hoover , Aaron P. Beese , Ambert T. Yeung
CPC classification number: A45C11/00 , A45C13/36 , A45C2011/002 , A45F5/00
Abstract: This application relates to methods and apparatus for reinforcing fragile portions of a device case. In some embodiments, the device case can be reinforced by a reinforcing member made up of composite extrusions that are embedded within a top edge portion of the stiffening shell. The device shell can be utilized to define and maintain an overall shape of the device case. Composite fibers suitable for use in these embodiments can have high tensile strength and high tensile modulus. The device case can include a single length of embedded twisted composite fibers that extend continuously around the top edge or alternatively can include a number of discrete segments that reinforce particularly fragile portion of the top edge.
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公开(公告)号：US20150327641A1
公开(公告)日：2015-11-19
申请号：US14281644
申请日：2014-05-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Joshua A. Hoover , Aaron P. Beese , Ambert T. Yeung
CPC classification number: A45C11/00 , A45C13/36 , A45C2011/002 , A45F5/00
Abstract: This application relates to methods and apparatus for reinforcing fragile portions of a device case. In some embodiments, the device case can be reinforced by a reinforcing member made up of composite extrusions that are embedded within a top edge portion of the stiffening shell. The device shell can be utilized to define and maintain an overall shape of the device case. Composite fibers suitable for use in these embodiments can have high tensile strength and high tensile modulus. The device case can include a single length of embedded twisted composite fibers that extend continuously around the top edge or alternatively can include a number of discrete segments that reinforce particularly fragile portion of the top edge.
Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于增强装置壳体的脆弱部分的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中，装置壳体可以由由嵌入在加强壳体的顶部边缘部分内的复合材料挤压件构成的加强构件来增强。 设备外壳可用于限定和维护设备外壳的整体形状。 适用于这些实施方案的复合纤维可以具有高拉伸强度和高拉伸模量。 装置壳体可以包括单个长度的嵌入扭曲复合纤维，其围绕顶部边缘连续延伸，或者可以包括多个离散的区段，其加强顶部边缘的特别脆弱的部分。
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公开(公告)号：US12177639B2
公开(公告)日：2024-12-24
申请号：US17680102
申请日：2022-02-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Andrea L. Blakemore , Amit S. Barve , Donald L. Olmstead , Joshua A. Hoover , Samuel G. Smith , Seulbi Kim , James G. Griffin, II , Linda D. Benavente-Notaro
Abstract: A wearable electronic device may be formed from a layer of fabric having opposing first and second ends. The ends may have first and second respective ear openings that receive a user's ears and may have speakers for playing audio. A soft central portion of the fabric between the ends may overlap the user's eyes. The wearable electronic device may have control circuitry that receives power from a power source. Sensors may be used to gather sensor information such as biometric sensor information. The sensors, control circuitry, and power source may be mounted in a stiff edge portion of the fabric. The stiff edge portion of the fabric may have an elongated strip shape and may extend along an upper edge of the central and the electronic device. Stiffener structures sandwiched between inner and outer layers of the fabric may be used to support speakers.
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公开(公告)号：US12127651B1
公开(公告)日：2024-10-29
申请号：US16919000
申请日：2020-07-01
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Nicholas R. Trincia , Chihchen Sun , Qigen Ji , Yang Zhou , Jenna L. Withrow , Jack Pickup , Joshua A. Hoover
CPC classification number: A45C13/1069 , A45C11/00 , H01F7/02 , H04R1/1091 , H05K5/03 , A45C2011/001
Abstract: Items such as enclosures may be provided with hidden magnets. An enclosure may be formed from a flexible housing layer. The flexible housing layer may be configured to open and close by folding around fold axes. Portions of the flexible layer may include a flexible base layer with openings. Flexible magnets may be embedded within the openings. The flexible magnets may be used in forming a magnetic clasp for the enclosure. The flexible magnets may each have a height and durometer value that closely matches the height and durometer value of an adjacent portion of the flexible base layer, thereby helping to hide the flexible magnets within the housing layer.
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公开(公告)号：US11716567B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-01
申请号：US17383260
申请日：2021-07-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Daniel A. Podhajny , Joshua A. Hoover , Nicholas R. Trincia , Yue Chen , Seul Bi Kim , Chad J. Miller , Kristen L. Cretella , Yi Zou , William Leith
CPC classification number: H04R3/12 , G10L25/78 , H04R1/023 , H04R1/403 , H04R1/406 , H04R3/005 , H04R2201/025 , H04R2201/401 , H04R2420/07
Abstract: A wearable device can provide an audio module that is operable to provide audio output from a distance away from the ears of the user. For example, the wearable device can be worn on clothing of the user and direct audio waves to the ears of the user. Such audio waves can be focused by a parametric array of speakers that limit audibility by others. Thus, the privacy of the audio directed to the user can be maintained without requiring the user to wear audio headsets on, over, or in the ears of the user. The wearable device can further include microphones and/or connections to other devices that facilitate calibration of the audio module of the wearable device. The wearable device can further include user sensors that are configured to detect, measure, and/or track one or more properties of the user.
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公开(公告)号：US20220240016A1
公开(公告)日：2022-07-28
申请号：US17680102
申请日：2022-02-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Andrea L. Blakemore , Amit S. Barve , Donald L. Olmstead , Joshua A. Hoover , Samuel G. Smith , Seulbi Kim
Abstract: A wearable electronic device may be formed from a layer of fabric having opposing first and second ends. The ends may have first and second respective ear openings that receive a user's ears and may have speakers for playing audio. A soft central portion of the fabric between the ends may overlap the user's eyes. The wearable electronic device may have control circuitry that receives power from a power source. Sensors may be used to gather sensor information such as biometric sensor information. The sensors, control circuitry, and power source may be mounted in a stiff edge portion of the fabric. The stiff edge portion of the fabric may have an elongated strip shape and may extend along an upper edge of the central and the electronic device. Stiffener structures sandwiched between inner and outer layers of the fabric may be used to support speakers.
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公开(公告)号：US20210087719A1
公开(公告)日：2021-03-25
申请号：US16985042
申请日：2020-08-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Benjamin J. Grena , Didio V. Gomes , Joshua A. Hoover , Seul Bi Kim , David M. Kindlon , Kevin T. Pham , Daniel A. Podhajny , Robert J. Rose , Andrew L. Rosenberg , Miikka O. Tikander
IPC: D03D1/00 , B32B5/26 , B32B5/02 , B32B3/08 , D03D7/00 , D03D11/00 , D03D15/08 , D03D17/00 , H01B7/06
Abstract: A stretchable fabric signal path may include a conductive strand located between first and second outer fabric layers. The outer fabric layers may be formed from intertwined strands of elastic material. The conductive strand may have a wavy shape to accommodate stretching of the stretchable fabric signal path. First and second inner fabric layers may be located between the outer stretchable fabric layers. The inner fabric layers may be formed from intertwined strands of non-elastic material. The inner fabric layers may have strands that are intertwined with the outer fabric layers to serve as anchor points for maintaining the shape of the conductive strand as the stretchable fabric signal path expands and contracts. The outer fabric layers and inner fabric layers may be woven. The conductive strand may convey electrical signals such as audio signals, power signals, data signals, or other suitable signals.
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公开(公告)号：US20240040298A1
公开(公告)日：2024-02-01
申请号：US18484007
申请日：2023-10-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Yi Zou , Chad J. Miller , Daniel A. Podhajny , Joshua A. Hoover , Kristen L. Cretella , Nicholas R. Trincia , Seul Bi Kim , William Leith , Yue Chen
CPC classification number: H04R1/1016 , H04R31/00 , H04R1/1041 , H04R1/04 , H04R2420/07 , H04R1/028
Abstract: Wireless earbuds may be provided with adjustable-shape housings. The housings may have bendable portions. Bendable metal members, hinges, or other flexible structures may be used in forming bendable structures for the earbuds. Electrical components may be covered by a layer of molded foam. A cover such as a fabric cover may be used to cover the molded foam. Spacer fabric or other soft material may be interposed between the fabric cover and the foam. The housing may be bent or otherwise adjusted between two or more states such as a normal, non-sleep, walking state in which the housing is expanded for normal operation while a user is sitting or walking and a sleep state in which the housing is bent to enhance comfort while sleeping. The wireless earbuds may have illumination systems, sensors, and other components.
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公开(公告)号：US11838716B1
公开(公告)日：2023-12-05
申请号：US17319698
申请日：2021-05-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Kendall L. Helbert , Benjamin C. Creed , Chad J. Miller , Jenna L. Withrow , Joshua A. Hoover , Lee M. Panecki , Donald L. Olmstead , Bryan A. Cloyd
CPC classification number: H04R1/105 , A61B5/01 , A61B5/021 , A61B5/024 , A61B5/0295 , A61B5/369 , A61B5/4266 , A61B5/6803 , H04R1/1008 , H04R1/1033 , H04R1/1041 , H04R1/1066
Abstract: An electronic device such as a pair of headphones may be configured to be worn on a head of a user. The headphones may have a headband and earcups that are coupled to the headband. The headband may have a frame and a headband frame cover that is removably attached to the frame. The cover may have protrusions, may be inflated using a pump, may include a battery and other components, and may include sensors. An earcup movement synchronization mechanism may be used to synchronize movement of a left earcup with a right earcup. A torsion spring with a stop mechanisms or other bend limiter may be configured to prevent overbending of the headband.
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公开(公告)号：US11792575B1
公开(公告)日：2023-10-17
申请号：US17381008
申请日：2021-07-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Yue Chen , Joshua A. Hoover , Daniel A. Podhajny , Nicholas R. Trincia , Seul Bi Kim , Chad J. Miller , Kristen L. Cretella , Yi Zou , William Leith
CPC classification number: H04R9/06 , H04R9/045 , B32B5/26 , B32B2457/00 , F21V33/0008 , F21V33/0056 , H04R2307/029
Abstract: An electronic device may be formed from acoustically permeable textile layers and voice coil layers. The voice coil layers may output sound through the textile layers. The textile layers and voice coil layers may be foldable or bent in one or more directions to allow the electronic device to be placed in expanded, collapsed, or folded configurations to allow for improved portability. Additionally, the textile layers and voice coil layers may be folded or bent to place the electronic device in cylindrical, conical, and other configurations to allow for improved sound output from the voice coil layers. The electronic device may also include light-emitting components between the textile layers that emit light through one of the textile layers to form indicators or images for a user of the device. The electronic device may have a plurality of sensors to allow user interactions to control the output of the electronic device.
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