公开(公告)号：US11375306B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-28

申请号：US16878565

申请日：2020-05-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Esge B. Andersen ,  Miikka O. Tikander ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Daniel R. Bloom ,  Onur I. Ilkorur ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Christopher S. Erickson ,  Rajesh Anantharaman ,  Edwin J. Corona Aparicio

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R5/04 ,  G10K11/178

Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that include earpad assemblies that improve acoustic isolation are discussed. User convenience features that include automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.

公开(公告)号：US11252492B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-15

申请号：US16878547

申请日：2020-05-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared M. Kole ,  Daniel R. Bloom ,  Audrey L. Sheng ,  Tian Shi Li ,  Eugene Antony Whang

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R5/04 ,  G10K11/178

Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that include earpad assemblies that improve acoustic isolation are discussed. User convenience features that include automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.

公开(公告)号：US11134328B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-28

申请号：US16878556

申请日：2020-05-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared M. Kole ,  Daniel R. Bloom ,  Audrey L. Sheng ,  Tian Shi Li ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Edward Siahaan ,  Phillip Qian ,  Alex C. Hellwig ,  Oliver M. Hewitt ,  Yuta Kuboyama ,  Christopher S. Erickson ,  Sneha Kadetotad ,  Edwin J. Corona Aparicio ,  Rajesh Anantharaman ,  Jacob E. Mattingley ,  Tsu-Hui Lin ,  Robert D. Zupke ,  Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Axit H. Patel

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R5/04 ,  G10K11/178

Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that include earpad assemblies that improve acoustic isolation are discussed. User convenience features that include automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.

公开(公告)号：US10963006B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-30

申请号：US16722529

申请日：2019-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ashley E. Fletcher ,  David A. Pakula ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Jared M. Kole

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N13/239

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a vision system carried by a bracket assembly is disclosed. The vision system may include a first camera module that captures an image of an object, a light emitting element that emits light rays toward the object, and a second camera module that receives light rays reflected from the object. The light rays may include infrared light rays. The bracket assembly is designed not only carry the aforementioned modules, but to also maintain a predetermined and fixed separation between the modules. The bracket assembly may form a rigid, multi-piece bracket assembly to prevent bending, thereby maintaining the predetermined separation. The electronic device may include a transparent cover designed to couple with a housing. The transparent cover includes an alignment module designed to engage a module and provide a moving force that aligns the bracket assembly and the modules to a desired location in the housing.

公开(公告)号：US10268234B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US15914947

申请日：2018-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ashley E. Fletcher ,  David A. Pakula ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Jared M. Kole

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a vision system carried by a bracket assembly is disclosed. The vision system may include a first camera module that captures an image of an object, a light emitting element that emits light rays toward the object, and a second camera module that receives light rays reflected from the object. The light rays may include infrared light rays. The bracket assembly is designed not only carry the aforementioned modules, but to also maintain a predetermined and fixed separation between the modules. The bracket assembly may form a rigid, multi-piece bracket assembly to prevent bending, thereby maintaining the predetermined separation. The electronic device may include a transparent cover designed to couple with a housing. The transparent cover includes an alignment module designed to engage a module and provide a moving force that aligns the bracket assembly and the modules to a desired location in the housing.

公开(公告)号：US09379427B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US13871996

申请日：2013-04-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hao Xu ,  Jayesh Nath ,  Peter Bevelacqua ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Jennifer M. Edwards ,  Mattia Pascolini ,  Richard H. Dinh ,  Robert W. Schlub ,  Ruben Caballero

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q9/04 ,  H04B1/18 ,  H01Q9/42

CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q9/0442 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  H04B1/18

Abstract: Custom antenna structures may be used to improve antenna performance and to compensate for manufacturing variations in electronic device antennas. An electronic device antenna may include an antenna tuning element and conductive structures formed from portions of a peripheral conductive housing member and other conductive antenna structures. The antenna tuning element may be connected across a gap in the peripheral conductive housing member. The custom antenna structures may be used to couple the antenna tuning element to a fixed custom location on the peripheral conductive housing member to help satisfy design criteria and to compensate for manufacturing variations in the conductive antenna structures that could potentially lead to undesired variations in antenna performance. Custom antenna structures may include springs and custom paths on dielectric supports.

Abstract translation: 可以使用定制天线结构来改善天线性能并补偿电子设备天线中的制造变化。 电子设备天线可以包括天线调谐元件和由外围导电外壳构件和其它导电天线结构的部分形成的导电结构。 天线调谐元件可以跨越外围导电外壳构件中的间隙连接。 定制天线结构可用于将天线调谐元件耦合到外围导电外壳构件上的固定定制位置，以帮助满足设计标准并补偿导电天线结构中可能导致天线性能不期望变化的制造变化 。 定制天线结构可以包括弹簧和电介质支撑件上的定制路径。

公开(公告)号：US09374635B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US14590842

申请日：2015-01-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared M. Kole ,  Martin J. Auclair ,  Ruchir M. Dave ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Benjamin M. Russo

IPC: H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: This document describes methods and apparatus for reducing a magnetic field emitted by an earpiece assembly from extending substantially outside a device associated with the earpiece assembly. Where the earpiece assembly is susceptible to ingress of magnetically attractable particles into the earpiece assembly such a reduction can prolong an operational life of the earpiece assembly. By insert molding magnetically permeable materials throughout an enclosure that surrounds and supports a permanent magnet of the earpiece assembly, a portion of a magnetic field emanating from the permanent magnet that extends outside the device can be substantially reduced or redirected so that the magnetic field ceases to draw the magnetically attractable particles into the earpiece assembly.

Abstract translation: 本文件描述了用于减少耳机组件发射的磁场的方法和装置，其基本上在与耳机组件相关联的装置外部延伸。 在耳机组件易于将磁性可吸引颗粒进入耳机组件的情况下，这样的减小可以延长耳机组件的使用寿命。 通过在围绕和支撑耳机组件的永久磁体的外壳中嵌入成型导磁材料，可以显着地减少或重定向从永久磁铁发出的延伸到装置外部的一部分磁场，使得磁场停止 将可磁吸引的颗粒吸入听筒组件中。

公开(公告)号：US20160073529A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14552295

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared M. Kole ,  Shayan Malek ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Michael Benjamin Wittenberg ,  Gregory N. Stephens

IPC: H05K5/02

CPC classification number: H04B1/3816 ,  H04M1/026

Abstract: Several embodiments for ejecting a SIM tray from an electronic device are disclosed. In some embodiments, a lever positioned behind the tray can be actuated to eject the tray. In some embodiments, a pivot mechanism can be actuated to eject the tray. In other embodiments, a gear mechanism can be actuated to eject the tray. In other embodiments, a spring element can be actuated to eject the tray. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a key feature that allows the tray to eject only when a tool is used having a mating key feature with the key feature of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于从电子设备弹出SIM托盘的几个实施例。 在一些实施例中，位于托盘后面的杠杆可被致动以弹出托盘。 在一些实施例中，可以致动枢转机构以弹出托盘。 在其他实施例中，可以致动齿轮机构以弹出托盘。 在其他实施例中，可以致动弹簧元件以弹出托盘。 在一些实施例中，电子设备可以包括键功能，其允许仅当使用具有与电子设备的关键特征的匹配键特征的工具时才能弹出托盘。

公开(公告)号：US20160073182A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14590842

申请日：2015-01-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared M. Kole ,  Martin J. Auclair ,  Ruchir M. Dave ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Benjamin M. Russo

IPC: H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: This document describes methods and apparatus for reducing a magnetic field emitted by an earpiece assembly from extending substantially outside a device associated with the earpiece assembly. Where the earpiece assembly is susceptible to ingress of magnetically attractable particles into the earpiece assembly such a reduction can prolong an operational life of the earpiece assembly. By insert molding magnetically permeable materials throughout an enclosure that surrounds and supports a permanent magnet of the earpiece assembly, a portion of a magnetic field emanating from the permanent magnet that extends outside the device can be substantially reduced or redirected so that the magnetic field ceases to draw the magnetically attractable particles into the earpiece assembly.

Abstract translation: 本文件描述了用于减少耳机组件发射的磁场的方法和装置，其基本上在与耳机组件相关联的装置外部延伸。 在耳机组件易于将磁性可吸引颗粒进入耳机组件的情况下，这样的减小可以延长耳机组件的使用寿命。 通过在围绕和支撑耳机组件的永久磁体的外壳中嵌入成型导磁材料，可以显着地减少或重定向从永久磁铁发出的延伸到装置外部的一部分磁场，使得磁场停止 将可磁吸引的颗粒吸入听筒组件中。

公开(公告)号：US09192057B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US13726890

申请日：2012-12-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shayan Malek ,  Gregory N. Stephens ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Warren Z. Jones

IPC: H05K1/00 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H05K9/00

CPC classification number: H05K3/30 ,  H05K9/003 ,  H05K2201/09063 ,  H05K2201/10371 ,  H05K2201/10409 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/4913

Abstract: Electrical components are mounted on a printed circuit in an electronic device housing. Shielding can structures may include a sheet metal shield can layer with a conductive gasket. The printed circuit may have an opening. A screw passes through the opening in the printed circuit and openings in the conductive gasket and sheet metal shield can layer to secure the shielding can structures to the housing. When secured, a lip in the gasket lies between the printed circuit substrate and the housing. The gasket may be formed from conductive elastomeric material. A shield can lid and a flexible printed circuit may be embedded within conductive elastomeric material that provides a thermal conduction path to dissipate heat from electrical components under the lid. Shield can members that are located on opposing sides of a bend in a flexible printed circuit substrate may be coupled by a conductive elastomeric bridging structure.

Abstract translation: 电气部件安装在电子设备壳体中的印刷电路上。 屏蔽罐结构可以包括具有导电垫片的金属板屏蔽罐层。 印刷电路可以具有开口。 螺丝穿过印刷电路中的开口和导电垫圈和金属板护罩罐层中的开口，以将屏蔽罐结构固定到壳体上。 当固定时，垫圈中的唇缘位于印刷电路基板和壳体之间。 垫圈可以由导电弹性体材料形成。 屏蔽罐盖和柔性印刷电路可以嵌入在导电弹性体材料内，其提供热传导路径以从盖下方的电气部件散发热量。 位于柔性印刷电路基板中的弯曲部的相对侧上的屏蔽罐构件可以通过导电弹性体桥接结构耦合。