公开(公告)号：US11100349B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US16456839

申请日：2019-06-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Justin D. Crosby ,  Ruchir M. Dave ,  Martin E. Johnson ,  Benjamin J. Pope ,  Darius A. Satongar

IPC: G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates techniques for audio-assisted enrollment of biometric features. In some embodiments, methods and devices for assisting users with enrollment of biometric features, using spatial audio cues, are described.

公开(公告)号：US20210168229A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-03

申请号：US17068570

申请日：2020-10-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Kallman ,  Luman Zhang ,  Hugh J. Jay ,  Trent Canales ,  Lindsay M. Alanen ,  Christopher B. Lyons ,  Bryan A. Argyres ,  Sherry Cao ,  Jaden A. Barney ,  Lucy E. Browning ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Benjamin J. Pope

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K1/18

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a display at least partially within the housing, a front cover coupled to the housing and positioned over the display, a rear cover coupled to the housing and defining a first portion of a rear exterior surface of the portable electronic device, a protrusion defining a sensor array region of the rear cover and a second portion of the rear exterior surface, and an internal surface opposite the second portion of the rear exterior surface. The portable electronic device also includes a sensor array mounted within the housing along the sensor array region and comprising a frame member coupled to the rear cover along the internal surface and defining a wall structure defining a first container region and a second container region, a camera module positioned in the first container region, and a depth sensor module positioned in the second container region and attached to the internal surface of the rear cover.

公开(公告)号：US20200169855A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-28

申请号：US16779195

申请日：2020-01-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Jack J. Wanderman ,  Romain A. Teil ,  Scott M. Herz

IPC: H04W4/40 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by sensors inside an enclosure of a vehicle, signals generated by signal generators in the enclosure of the vehicle. One of the sensors or signal generators may be part of a mobile device inside the enclosure. The method also includes determining a location and orientation of the mobile device from the signals. The method further includes determining, based on the location and orientation of the mobile device, an object in the enclosure that the mobile device is pointing to. The mobile device further includes transmitting a message to the mobile device in response to determining that the mobile device is pointing to the object, so as to cause the mobile device to display a user interface to allow the mobile device to control the object.

公开(公告)号：US10482669B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-19

申请号：US15713421

申请日：2017-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mark B. Rober ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Daniel Kurz ,  Tobias Holl ,  Benjamin B. Lyon ,  Peter Georg Meier ,  Jeffrey M. Riepling ,  Holly Gerhard

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60W50/08 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/22 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T13/40 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K37/06 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06F3/0481

Abstract: A VR system for vehicles that may implement methods that address problems with vehicles in motion that may result in motion sickness for passengers. The VR system may provide augmented or virtual views that match visual cues with the physical motions that a passenger experiences. The VR system may project virtual content so that the content appears as a distant object stabilized or fixed in the external environment. The VR system may aid in productivity, as passengers may perform work while riding in the vehicle without experiencing motion sickness. In addition, the VR system may provide enhanced virtual experiences to passengers in moving vehicles by matching accelerations and motions of the vehicle to accelerations and motions in the virtual experiences.

公开(公告)号：US10372132B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-06

申请号：US15826486

申请日：2017-11-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott M. Herz ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Samuel B. Gooch ,  Wolf Kienzle ,  Karlin Y. Bark ,  Jack J. Wanderman

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B62D15/02 ,  B60W50/10 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G01C21/36

Abstract: Signals usable to determine a path of a vehicle towards a particular stopping point in a vicinity of a destination are detected from an individual authorized to provide guidance with respect to movements of the vehicle. Based at least in part on the signals and a data set pertaining to the external environment of the vehicle, one or more vehicular movements to be implemented to proceed along the path are identified. A directive is transmitted to a motion control subsystem of the vehicle to initiate one of the vehicular movements.

公开(公告)号：US09780827B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US15263259

申请日：2016-09-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ashutosh Y. Shukla ,  Tyler B. Cater ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Edward S. Huo ,  David A. Pakula ,  Benjamin Shane Bustle ,  Dhaval N. Shah ,  Yaocheng Zhang ,  Vivek Katiyar

IPC: H01H1/64 ,  H01H1/66 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H01H9/06 ,  H01H13/00 ,  H01H19/04 ,  H01H19/08 ,  H01H21/00 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H01H13/06 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  H01H13/06 ,  H01H2205/016 ,  H01H2207/032 ,  H01H2213/00 ,  H01H2213/002 ,  H01H2213/016 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H04B2001/3894 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/236

Abstract: This application relates to various button related embodiments for use with a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, a snap clip can be integrated with a button bracket to save space where two separate brackets would take up too much space in the portable electronic device. In other embodiments, a tactile switch can be waterproofed by welding a polymeric layer atop a tactile switch assembly. In this way water can be prevented from contacting moisture sensitive components of the tactile switch assembly. The weld joining the polymeric layer to the tactile switch can include at least one gap to trapped gas surrounding the tactile switch assembly to enter and exit during heat excursions caused by various operating and/or assembly operations.

公开(公告)号：US09779894B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14553985

申请日：2014-11-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Tyler B. Cater ,  Marwan Rammah ,  Yaocheng Zhang ,  Edward S. Huo ,  Dhaval N. Shah ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Vivek Katiyar

IPC: H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/52

CPC classification number: H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H2221/062 ,  H01H2221/064 ,  H01H2221/08

Abstract: Systems and methods for forming button assemblies for electronic devices are disclosed. According to some embodiments, the button assemblies include one or more sound improvement features to improve the sound that the button assemblies make when pressed by users of the electronic devices. According to some embodiments, the button assemblies include shims that provide proper alignment of the various components of the button assemblies and to accommodate any tolerance stack up of the various components of the button assemblies. The shims can include alignment features to prevent the shims from shifting within the button assemblies. According to some embodiments, thicknesses of the shims are customized to accommodate varying tolerance stack ups of the components of the button assemblies. In some embodiments, the button assemblies include a combination of sound improvement features and shims.

公开(公告)号：US09608685B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US14842728

申请日：2015-09-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ashutosh Y. Shukla ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Scott A. Myers ,  David A. Pakula

IPC: H04M1/00 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H04M1/18

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a deformable feature designed to seal two or more parts of the electronic device is disclosed. The deformable feature may be designed to deform, in response to a force applied to the deformable feature, with little or no compression. The deformable feature may include a cavity or relief volume extending along the deformable feature to define a space or void in the deformable feature. In response to a force, the deformable feature may deform such that a material (or materials) defining the deformable feature occupies or extends into the space or void, or in a location previously occupied by the space or void. The deformable feature may provide a protective seal between two or more parts that prevents ingress of contaminants, such as a liquid.

公开(公告)号：US09215817B1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US14329823

申请日：2014-07-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Ashutosh Y. Shukla ,  Edward S. Huo ,  Michael Benjamin Wittenberg

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: H05K5/0221 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/0252 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H05K5/0013

Abstract: A system and method for retaining enclosure components of an electronic device that can experience a range of dynamic forces is disclosed. The electronic device includes a cover component and a housing component. The electronic device also contains a retention system that includes a spring clip and a compressible layer for retaining a portion of the cover component to the housing component. The retention system provides a variable retention force that resists the separation of the cover and housing components. If the electronic device experiences a force that is applied abruptly, such as in the case of an unintentional drop event, the variable retention force is high, increasing the retention between the cover and housing components. If the electronic device experiences a slower and gradual force, such as in the case of intentional disassembly, the variable retention force is low, allowing the disassembly of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于保持能够体验动态力范围的电子设备的外壳部件的系统和方法。 电子设备包括盖部件和壳体部件。 电子设备还包括保持系统，其包括弹簧夹和用于将盖部件的一部分保持在壳体部件上的可压缩层。 保持系统提供可变的保持力，抵抗盖和壳体部件的分离。 如果电子设备经受突然施加的力，例如在无意的跌落事件的情况下，可变的保持力较高，增加了盖和壳体部件之间的保持力。 如果电子设备经历较慢且逐渐的力，例如在故意拆卸的情况下，可变保持力低，允许拆卸电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US09191475B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US13759729

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shayan Malek ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Michael B. Wittenberg

IPC: H01H9/00 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H01H15/24

CPC classification number: H04M1/236 ,  H01H15/24 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2221/014 ,  H01H2223/014 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  Y10T29/49124

Abstract: An electronic device has circuitry mounted within an electronic device housing. The electronic device housing may have housing walls such as metal sidewalls. Openings are formed in an electronic device housing wall to accommodate buttons. A button may have a switch with a switch housing mounted to the housing wall. A movable button member that extends from the switch housing may protrude through a housing opening. Switch terminals are coupled to signal lines on structures such as flexible printed circuits. The switch terminals may be formed from portions of elongated switch leads supported by support structure that are mounted to the housing wall or may be formed on an inner surface of the switch housing. Support structures may be molded into engagement with features on a housing wall or may be mounted to a housing wall using a fastener such as a screw.

Abstract translation: 电子设备具有安装在电子设备外壳内的电路。 电子设备外壳可以具有诸如金属侧壁的壳体壁。 开口形成在电子设备壳体壁中以容纳按钮。 按钮可以具有安装到壳体壁上的开关壳体的开关。 从开关壳体延伸的可移动按钮构件可以突出穿过壳体开口。 开关端子耦合到诸如柔性印刷电路的结构上的信号线。 开关端子可以由安装到壳体壁上的或者可以形成在开关壳体的内表面上的由支撑结构支撑的细长开关引线的部分形成。 支撑结构可以模制成与壳体壁上的特征接合，或者可以使用诸如螺钉的紧固件来安装到壳体壁。