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公开(公告)号：US10217332B2
公开(公告)日：2019-02-26
申请号：US15645444
申请日：2017-07-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Yanchu Xu , Zhong-Qing Gong , Anping Guo , Alex M. Lee , Junyi Yang
Abstract: A haptic actuator may include a housing, at least one coil carried by the housing, and a field member having opposing first and second sides. The haptic actuator may also include a respective flexure bearing mounting each of the first and second sides of the field member to be reciprocally movable within the housing responsive to the at least one coil. At least one of the flexure bearings may include an arm and a damper body attached thereto.
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公开(公告)号：US09983029B2
公开(公告)日：2018-05-29
申请号：US14870301
申请日：2015-09-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Anant Rai , Prashanth Holenarsipur , Alex M. Lee
IPC: G01D5/347
CPC classification number: G01D5/3473 , G01D5/34707 , G01D11/24
Abstract: Examples of the disclosure enclose an optical target on an encoder and sensors inside a single integrated module, wherein the encoder and the sensors are coupled to the same rigid body to maintain optical alignment between the sensors and the optical target on the encoder. Further, the module itself may be hermetically sealed to protect the optical path (e.g., from a light source to the optical target to the sensors) from contamination due to outside dirt, debris, or light sources internal/external to the device that might further interfere with alignment and/or proper sensing. Because the integrated module results in smaller variations in the alignment between the optical target and the sensors, the dynamic range of the sensors may be reduced, resulting in less power consumption and, potentially, longer battery life for the device. The use of an integrated module can also enable relaxed manufacturing requirements for the optical sensor and/or the optical target.
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23.发明授权Optical proximity sensor system having reduced sensitivity to distinct near-field optical effects 有权光学接近传感器系统对不同的近场光学效果具有降低的灵敏度公开(公告)号：US09465442B2
公开(公告)日：2016-10-11
申请号：US13773331
申请日：2013-02-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Anant Rai , Prashanth S. Holenarsipur , Alex M. Lee , Richard Ruh
CPC classification number: G06F3/017 , G01S17/026 , G01S2007/4975 , G01S2007/52009
Abstract: A portable electronic device including a proximity sensing device having an emitter and a detector. The electronic device further including a housing for containing the proximity sensing device which includes an optical interface forming a face of the housing through which radiation between the emitter and the detector pass. The optical interface may include an oleophobic coating which is selectively modified such that optical interference from an optical interface near-field object on the proximity sensing device is reduced without reducing a sensitivity of the proximity sensing device to a target near-field object.
Abstract translation: 一种便携式电子设备，包括具有发射器和检测器的接近感测装置。 所述电子设备还包括用于容纳所述接近感测装置的壳体，所述接口感测装置包括形成所述壳体的表面的光学接口，所述发射器和所述检测器之间的辐射穿过所述壳体的表面。 光学界面可以包括疏油涂层，其被选择性地修改，使得来自接近感测装置上的光学界面近场物体的光学干涉被减小，而不降低接近感测装置对目标近场物体的灵敏度。
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公开(公告)号：US20160131505A1
公开(公告)日：2016-05-12
申请号：US14996878
申请日：2016-01-15
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Matthew P. Rao , Scott A. Myers , James R. Krogdahl , Alex M. Lee
CPC classification number: G01D11/26 , B32B37/1284 , G06K9/0002 , G06K9/00053 , G06K9/00919 , H03K2217/960755 , H03K2217/960765
Abstract: An environmental seal is formed around a square sensor disposed beneath a circular button cap within a button assembly. The button assembly includes shelf portions each extending separately into the interior of the assembly from a sidewall of the assembly. Portions of the sidewall are exposed between the shelf portions large enough to permit the four corners of the square sensor to contact the sidewall. The button cap is set above the sensor, resting upon the shelf portions. A first sealant bonds the top faces of the shelf portions to the bottom of the button cap. A second sealant bonds the edges of the sidewall to the corners of the sensor. The second sealant interfaces with the first sealant to form a complete environmental seal.
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公开(公告)号：US20160094259A1
公开(公告)日：2016-03-31
申请号：US14623683
申请日：2015-02-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Motohide Hatanaka , Douglas J. Weber , Brian Shadle , Alex M. Lee , David S. Herman , Patrick S. Wieler , Simon R. Lancaster-Larocque
IPC: H04B1/3827
CPC classification number: H04B1/385 , A44C5/00 , A44C5/0007 , A44C5/02 , G04B47/00 , G04G17/083 , G04G21/00 , G06F1/163 , H04B2001/3861 , H04M1/72527 , H04M19/047 , H04W52/0277 , Y02D70/00 , Y02D70/142 , Y02D70/144 , Y02D70/166 , Y02D70/26 , Y02D70/40
Abstract: A wearable device is coupled to a band including multiple modular functional band links that are each electrically and mechanically connected to one or more other of the band links and/or the wearable device and include one or more electronic components. In various implementations, the wearable device may receive identifiers from each of the band links, determine functionality available using the identifiers, and communicate with the band links to utilize the determine functionality. In some implementations, the band links may include multiple different output devices and the wearable device may determine to provide an output pattern and signal the respective output devices according to the output pattern. In various implementations, the band links may include multiple different input devices and the wearable device may receive input indications from the input devices and perform an action based on a pattern in which the input indications were detected by the respective input devices.
Abstract translation: 可穿戴设备耦合到包括多个模块化功能带状链节的带，每个带有多个模块化的功能带链节，每个电连接和机械地连接到一个或多个其它带链节和/或可穿戴装置，并且包括一个或多个电子部件。 在各种实现中，可穿戴设备可以从每个频带链路接收标识符，确定使用标识符可用的功能，以及与频带链路通信以利用确定功能。 在一些实施方式中，频带链路可以包括多个不同的输出设备，并且可穿戴设备可以确定提供输出模式，并根据输出模式向各个输出设备发信号。 在各种实施方式中，频带链路可以包括多个不同的输入设备，并且可穿戴设备可以从输入设备接收输入指示，并且基于各个输入设备检测到输入指示的模式来执行动作。
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26.发明申请ENVIRONMENTAL SEAL MAXIMIZING SENSOR SPACE BENEATH A BUTTON POSITIONED IN TRIM 有权环境密封最大化传感器空间BENEATH BUTEATH定位在TRIM公开(公告)号：US20150014141A1
公开(公告)日：2015-01-15
申请号：US13937776
申请日：2013-07-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Matthew P. Rao , Scott A. Myers , James R. Kroghdahl , Alex M. Lee
CPC classification number: G01D11/26 , B32B37/1284 , G06K9/0002 , G06K9/00053 , G06K9/00919 , H03K2217/960755 , H03K2217/960765
Abstract: An environmental seal is formed around a square sensor disposed beneath a circular button cap within a button assembly. The button assembly includes shelf portions each extending separately into the interior of the assembly from a sidewall of the assembly. Portions of the sidewall are exposed between the shelf portions large enough to permit the four corners of the square sensor to contact the sidewall. The button cap is set above the sensor, resting upon the shelf portions. A first sealant bonds the top faces of the shelf portions to the bottom of the button cap. A second sealant bonds the edges of the sidewall to the corners of the sensor. The second sealant interfaces with the first sealant to form a complete environmental seal.
Abstract translation: 围绕按钮组件内的圆形按钮盖下方的方形传感器形成环境密封。 按钮组件包括各自从组件的侧壁分开延伸到组件内部的搁板部分。 侧壁的部分暴露在足够大的搁板部分之间，以允许方形传感器的四个角部接触侧壁。 按钮盖设置在传感器上方，搁置在搁板部分上。 第一密封剂将搁板部分的顶面粘合到按钮盖的底部。 第二密封剂将侧壁的边缘粘合到传感器的角部。 第二密封剂与第一密封剂接触以形成完整的环境密封。
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27.发明授权公开(公告)号：US11936269B2
公开(公告)日：2024-03-19
申请号：US17482210
申请日：2021-09-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Darya Amin-Shahidi , Alex M. Lee , Denis G. Chen
Abstract: In one embodiment of the present disclosure a haptic actuator is disclosed. The haptic actuator includes a housing, a movable mass, and a pivot assembly attaching the movable mass to the housing. The pivot assembly defines a pivot axis, and the movable mass has a mass center offset from the pivot axis along a lever arm extending perpendicular to the pivot axis. The haptic actuator includes a spring extending between the movable mass and the housing. The spring stores and releases energy received from movement of the movable mass. The spring prevents full rotation of the movable mass about the pivot axis. The haptic actuator includes an electric coil attached to the movable mass. The electric coil intersects the lever arm. The haptic actuator includes at least one magnet attached to the housing. The magnet is at least partially aligned with the electric coil. The movable mass moves with respect to the at least one magnet when a signal is applied to the coil.
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公开(公告)号：US20230086204A1
公开(公告)日：2023-03-23
申请号：US17482210
申请日：2021-09-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Darya Amin-Shahidi , Alex M. Lee , Denis G. Chen
Abstract: In one embodiment of the present disclosure a haptic actuator is disclosed. The haptic actuator includes a housing, a movable mass, and a pivot assembly attaching the movable mass to the housing. The pivot assembly defines a pivot axis, and the movable mass has a mass center offset from the pivot axis along a lever arm extending perpendicular to the pivot axis. The haptic actuator includes a spring extending between the movable mass and the housing. The spring stores and releases energy received from movement of the movable mass. The spring prevents full rotation of the movable mass about the pivot axis. The haptic actuator includes an electric coil attached to the movable mass. The electric coil intersects the lever arm. The haptic actuator includes at least one magnet attached to the housing. The magnet is at least partially aligned with the electric coil. The movable mass moves with respect to the at least one magnet when a signal is applied to the coil.
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公开(公告)号：US20210096647A1
公开(公告)日：2021-04-01
申请号：US16584443
申请日：2019-09-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Darya Amin-Shahidi , Alex M. Lee , Denis G. Chen , Alex J. Lehmann , Alex J. Speltz , Etienne Marecal
Abstract: A reluctance haptic engine for an electronic device includes a core, an attractor, and one or more flexible support members. The core and/or the attractor may be coupled to an input structure, such as a button cap, trackpad cover, touchscreen cover, or the like. In an unactuated configuration, flexible support members maintain a gap between the core and the attractor. An electrical current may be applied to one or more conduction loops of the core to actuate the reluctance haptic engine and provide a haptic output by moving the input structure. The electrical current may cause a magnetic flux that results in a reluctance force that pulls the attractor and the core together and causes the input structure to move (e.g., translate, rotate, oscillate, vibrate, or deform) to produce a haptic output.
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公开(公告)号：US20210089136A1
公开(公告)日：2021-03-25
申请号：US17002704
申请日：2020-08-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Muhammad F. Hossain , Erique Paul C. Apolinario , Prashanth Reddy Duvvuru Kamakshi , Alex M. Lee
Abstract: A head-mountable device can provide a crown module having an input system that allows a user to provide inputs by rotating or otherwise applying torque to a crown of the crown module. The head-mountable device can interpret the rotation and/or torque as a user input. The crown module can further include a feedback system that provides localized haptic feedback at the crown. The haptic feedback can be effectively perceived by the user at the crown without causing the entire head-mountable device to vibrate against the head and/or face of the user.
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