公开(公告)号：US20190033143A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-31

申请号：US16145043

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Romain A. Teil

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G01L1/16

Abstract: A force sensing compliant enclosure for an electronic device may include at least one deformable housing wall. At least one strain concentration portion may be located on the deformable housing wall where strain caused by application of a force that deforms the deformable housing wall is greater than at other portions of the deformable housing wall. The strain concentrating portion may have a second thickness that is thinner than other portions of the deformable housing wall. One or more sensors may be positioned in the strain concentration portion and may sense strain caused by the application of the force that deforms the deformable housing wall.

公开(公告)号：US20180164166A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-14

申请号：US15879956

申请日：2018-01-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Romain A. Teil

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G01L1/16

CPC classification number: G01L1/146 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F2200/1636 ,  H04B1/3888

Abstract: A force sensing compliant enclosure for an electronic device may include at least one deformable housing wall. At least one strain concentration portion may be located on the deformable housing wall where strain caused by application of a force that deforms the deformable housing wall is greater than at other portions of the deformable housing wall. The strain concentrating portion may have a second thickness that is thinner than other portions of the deformable housing wall. One or more sensors may be positioned in the strain concentration portion and may sense strain caused by the application of the force that deforms the deformable housing wall.

公开(公告)号：US09952703B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14776592

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Storrs T. Hoen ,  Kristina A. Babiarz ,  Miguel C. Christophy ,  Romain A. Teil ,  Sinan Filiz ,  Vivek Katiyar

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04103

Abstract: An electronic device has a force sensor that determines a measure of applied force from a user contacting a cover glass of the device. In one embodiment, a frame at least partially encloses an interior of the electronic device and has an open end. A cover glass covers the open end of the frame and is movably connected to the frame to allow movement of the cover glass in response to one or more forces applied to an external surface of the cover glass. A plurality of strain probes is positioned under the cover glass, between the cover glass and the frame, and is arranged to output a plurality of strain signals responsive to the one or more forces applied to the cover glass. A force processing module is configured to at least calculate an amount of force applied to the cover glass based on the plurality of stain signals.

公开(公告)号：US09915572B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US15025276

申请日：2013-09-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Romain A. Teil

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G01L1/16 ,  H04B1/3888

CPC classification number: G01L1/146 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F2200/1636 ,  H04B1/3888

Abstract: A force sensing compliant enclosure for an electronic device may include at least one deformable housing wall. At least one strain concentration portion may be located on the deformable housing wall where strain caused by application of a force that deforms the deformable housing wall is greater than at other portions of the deformable housing wall. The strain concentrating portion may have a second thickness that is thinner than other portions of the deformable housing wall. One or more sensors may be positioned in the strain concentration portion and may sense strain caused by the application of the force that deforms the deformable housing wall.

公开(公告)号：US09780826B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US15032041

申请日：2013-10-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Romain A. Teil ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  Kuo-Hua Sung

IPC: H01B13/00 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H05K1/05 ,  H05K1/16 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K3/10 ,  H05K3/32 ,  B44C1/22 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/183 ,  H05K1/0289 ,  H05K1/056 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H05K1/162 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K3/103 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K2201/0999 ,  H05K2201/10015 ,  H05K2201/10022 ,  H05K2201/10151

Abstract: An electronic device may include a mechanical structure that mechanically supports the electronic device. One or more traces may be formed on one or more surfaces of the mechanical structure. Other electrical components may also be mounted on the surface of the mechanical structure and may or may not be connected to one or more of the traces. Additionally, one or more passivation layers may be formed on one or more of the surfaces, traces, and/or other electrical components and one or more traces and/or other electrical components may be intermixed with such passivation layers. In this way, the mechanical structure may be operable to function as an electrical component of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20160216164A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US15025276

申请日：2013-09-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Romain A. Teil

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  G01L1/16 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G01L1/146 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F2200/1636 ,  H04B1/3888

Abstract: A force sensing compliant enclosure for an electronic device may include at least one deformable housing wall. At least one strain concentration portion may be located on the deformable housing wall where strain caused by application of a force that deforms the deformable housing wall is greater than at other portions of the deformable housing wall. The strain concentrating portion may have a second thickness that is thinner than other portions of the deformable housing wall. One or more sensors may be positioned in the strain concentration portion and may sense strain caused by the application of the force that deforms the deformable housing wall.

Abstract translation: 用于电子设备的力感测兼容外壳可以包括至少一个可变形的外壳壁。 至少一个应变集中部分可以位于可变形的壳体壁上，其中施加使可变形的壳体壁变形的力大于可变形的壳体壁的其他部分所引起的应变。 应变集中部分可以具有比可变形壳体壁的其它部分更薄的第二厚度。 可以将一个或多个传感器定位在应变集中部分中，并且可以感测由施加使可变形壳体壁变形的力引起的应变。

公开(公告)号：US09351400B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US14185818

申请日：2014-02-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kuo-Hua Sung ,  Silvio Grespan ,  Brian Shadle ,  Romain A. Teil ,  Michael B. Wittenberg

IPC: H05K1/03 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H05K3/40

CPC classification number: H05K1/11 ,  H05K3/403 ,  H05K2201/09172 ,  H05K2203/1361 ,  H05K2203/1476

Abstract: Conductive contacts can be disposed on multiple substrates or on different surfaces of a single substrate. Conductive material is disposed over at least a portion of the two conductive contacts to electrically connect the contacts. The conductive material may be disposed over at least one surface between the conductive contacts. One or more conductive borders can be formed on a surface of a conductive layer. The conductive border or borders can improve signal transmission across the surface of the conductive layer.

Abstract translation: 导电触点可以设置在单个基板的多个基板或不同的表面上。 导电材料设置在两个导电触点的至少一部分上以电连接触点。 导电材料可以设置在导电触点之间的至少一个表面上。 可以在导电层的表面上形成一个或多个导电边界。 导电边界或边界可以改善穿过导电层表面的信号传输。

公开(公告)号：US20200214148A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-02

申请号：US16817334

申请日：2020-03-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Romain A. Teil ,  Jack J. Wanderman ,  Dominic P. Cincione ,  Sawyer I. Cohen

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  B60K35/00 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H03K17/96

Abstract: A light-based output device may be used to display images, symbols, and other information for a user of a system such as a vehicle. A display may be formed from a display layer, a covering layer that covers the display layer, and components such as force and touch sensors and electronic shutters. Haptic feedback may be provided using actuators that are coupled to the covering layer. A movable button member may be used to press the covering layer outwardly within an opening, thereby creating a portion of the covering layer that protrudes from other portions of the covering layer. The button member may also be placed in a position in which the covering layer on the button member is flush with other portions of the covering layer. A touch sensor may be incorporated into the covering layer and may overlap a display and areas outside the display.

公开(公告)号：US10275068B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US15933113

申请日：2018-03-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Storrs T. Hoen ,  Kristina A. Babiarz ,  Miguel C. Christophy ,  Romain A. Teil ,  Sinan Filiz ,  Vivek Katiyar

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: An electronic device has a force sensor that determines a measure of applied force from a user contacting a cover glass of the device. In one embodiment, a frame at least partially encloses an interior of the electronic device and has an open end. A cover glass covers the open end of the frame and is movably connected to the frame to allow movement of the cover glass in response to one or more forces applied to an external surface of the cover glass. A plurality of strain probes is positioned under the cover glass, between the cover glass and the frame, and is arranged to output a plurality of strain signals response to the one or more forces applied to the cover glass. A force processing module is configured to at least calculate an amount of force applied to the cover glass based on the plurality of strain signals.

公开(公告)号：US10162444B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-25

申请号：US14972041

申请日：2015-12-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Charley T. Ogata ,  Martin P. Grunthaner ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Peter W. Richards ,  Romain A. Teil ,  Steven P. Hotelling

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354

Abstract: A force-sensitive device for electronic device. The force inputs may be detected by measuring changes in capacitance, as measured by surface flex of a device having a flexible touchable surface, causing flex at a compressible gap within the device. A capacitive sensor responsive to changes in distance across the compressible gap. The sensor can be positioned above or below, or within, a display element, and above or below, or within, a backlight unit. The device can respond to bending, twisting, or other deformation, to adjust those zero force measurements. The device can use measure of surface flux that appear at positions on the surface not directly the subject of applied force, such as when the user presses on a part of the frame or a surface without capacitive sensors.