公开(公告)号：US11818281B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-14

申请号：US17949536

申请日：2022-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K1/11 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H04M1/0206 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/0264 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H05K1/115 ,  H05K1/118 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K5/0047 ,  H05K5/0086 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  H04M2201/38

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a display at least partially within the housing, and a front cover and rear cover coupled to the housing. The rear cover defines 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, 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：US20230224392A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-13

申请号：US17903900

申请日：2022-09-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew D. Hill ,  Rasamy Phouthavong ,  Jun Sik Ham ,  James A. Bertin ,  Benjamin J. Kallman ,  Sherry Cao

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L27/32

CPC classification number: H04M1/0266 ,  H01L51/5215 ,  H01L51/5234 ,  H01L27/323 ,  H04M2201/38

Abstract: A portable electronic device may include an enclosure including a front cover defining a front exterior surface, and a display positioned below the front cover and including a set of transparent conductive traces positioned in a graphically active region of the display and including a first plurality of transparent conductive traces and a second plurality of transparent conductive traces oriented perpendicular to the first plurality of transparent conductive traces. The portable electronic device may further include a proximity sensor including an optical emitter below the display and configured to emit light through the display and through the front cover. The optical emitter may be arranged relative to an optical receiver along a direction oblique to the first plurality of transparent conductive traces and to the second plurality of transparent conductive traces.

公开(公告)号：US11637919B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-25

申请号：US17068432

申请日：2020-10-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John J. Baker ,  Eric W. Bates ,  Lucy E. Browning ,  Kodiak Burke ,  Benjamin S. Bustle ,  Trent Canales ,  Tyler B. Cater ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Michael Firka ,  Kevin M. Froese ,  Jun Sik Ham ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Hugh J. Jay ,  Benjamin J. Kallman ,  Paul U. Leutheuser ,  Matthew W. Miller ,  Michael K. Mondry ,  Donald J. Parr ,  Benjamin J. Pope ,  Matthew P. Rao ,  Griffin Schmitt ,  Allegra Shum ,  Christopher R. Xydis ,  Luman Zhang ,  Yaocheng Zhang ,  Zhipeng Zhang ,  Xiao Ying Zhao

IPC: H01Q1/38 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H05K5/00

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing member defining a first portion of an exterior front surface of the portable electronic device, a first portion of an exterior rear surface of the portable electronic device, at least a portion of an exterior side surface of the portable electronic device, a recess along an interior side of the housing member, and a ledge feature along the interior side of the housing member. The device also includes a top module coupled to the housing member and including a front cover defining a second portion of the exterior front surface of the portable electronic device, a display stack attached to the front cover, and a frame member extending at least partially around a periphery of the display stack and set apart from a surface of the recess by a gap.

公开(公告)号：US11522983B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-06

申请号：US17068596

申请日：2020-10-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric W. Bates ,  Xiao Ying Zhao ,  Luman Zhang ,  Christopher R. Xydis ,  Michael Firka ,  Benjamin J. Kallman ,  Ihtesham H. Chowdhury ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Hugh J. Jay ,  Trent Canales ,  Lucy E. Browning

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K5/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a front cover, a rear cover, and a housing structure between and coupled to the front cover and the rear cover. The housing structure includes a first housing member defining and a first interlock feature formed along a first end surface. The portable electronic device also includes a second housing member defining a second interlock feature formed along a second end surface. The portable electronic device also includes a nonconductive joining element engaged with the first interlock feature and the second interlock feature, thereby structurally coupling the first housing member to the second housing member.

公开(公告)号：US20210168230A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-03

申请号：US17068432

申请日：2020-10-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John J. Baker ,  Eric W. Bates ,  Lucy E. Browning ,  Kodiak Burke ,  Benjamin S. Bustle ,  Trent Canales ,  Tyler B. Cater ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Michael Firka ,  Kevin M. Froese ,  Jun Sik Ham ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Hugh J. Jay ,  Benjamin J. Kallman ,  Paul U. Leutheuser ,  Matthew W. Miller ,  Michael K. Mondry ,  Donald J. Parr ,  Benjamin J. Pope ,  Matthew P. Rao ,  Griffin Schmitt ,  Allegra Shum ,  Christopher R. Xydis ,  Luman Zhang ,  Yaocheng Zhang ,  Zhipeng Zhang ,  Xiao Ying Zhao

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  H05K5/00

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing member defining a first portion of an exterior front surface of the portable electronic device, a first portion of an exterior rear surface of the portable electronic device, at least a portion of an exterior side surface of the portable electronic device, a recess along an interior side of the housing member, and a ledge feature along the interior side of the housing member. The device also includes a top module coupled to the housing member and including a front cover defining a second portion of the exterior front surface of the portable electronic device, a display stack attached to the front cover, and a frame member extending at least partially around a periphery of the display stack and set apart from a surface of the recess by a gap.

公开(公告)号：US10298075B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-21

申请号：US15442209

申请日：2017-02-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Kallman ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Christopher S. Graham

IPC: H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01F27/02 ,  H01F27/26 ,  H01F27/40

Abstract: Connector assemblies may be space efficient, have a high corrosion resistance, are difficult to damage, reduce or prevent moisture leakage into an electronic device housing the connector assembly, are readily assembled, and are reliable. One example may provide an inductive charging port for transferring electrical energy from a first electric device to a second electronic device. As compared to conventional connector inserts and connector receptacles, these inductive charging ports may have a smaller form factor and consume a reduced volume in an electronic device. Corrosion resistance may be provided by including a protective layer or cover portion over what would otherwise be exposed surfaces of a transformer core. O-rings, gaskets, or other structures may be included to reduce moisture leakage into a device. The inductive charging port may include a low number of parts for a simplified assembly, and thermal management of various types may be used to improve reliability.

公开(公告)号：US20190110362A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

申请号：US16101962

申请日：2018-08-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dustin J. Verhoeve ,  Jason C. Sauers ,  Benjamin J. Kallman

IPC: H05K1/09 ,  H01R13/74 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R12/70 ,  H01R12/61

Abstract: Connector receptacles that may be space efficient and provide a direct connection to a flexible circuit board. One example may provide an electronic device having a receptacle including a recess formed in a housing of the electronic device. The recess may have a sidewall and a bottom surface portion, and the bottom surface portion may include one or more openings extending through the bottom surface portion from an external surface to an internal surface. One or more contacts formed on a flexible circuit board may be aligned with the one or more openings in the bottom surface portion. In this way, the receptacle may be space efficient and provide a direct connection to a flexible circuit board inside an electronic device. A cosmetic cap may be placed in the recess to obscure the existence of the connector receptacle.

公开(公告)号：US20190098383A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-28

申请号：US15989115

申请日：2018-05-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Brad G. Boozer ,  Benjamin J. Kallman

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H01R13/631

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  H01R12/81 ,  H01R13/22 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H04R2420/09

Abstract: An electronic device includes a concealed electrical connector positioned within a speaker opening defined by an enclosure of the electronic device. A mating connector is configured to fit through the speaker opening and couple to the concealed electrical connector to form a bidirectional communications path with circuitry within the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US10058149B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15708026

申请日：2017-09-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Benjamin J. Kallman ,  Ryan C. Perkins ,  Tatsuya Sano ,  Zhipeng Zhang ,  Richard H. Koch ,  Jeffrey C. Olson

IPC: G04B37/00 ,  A44C5/20 ,  H01R11/30

CPC classification number: A44C5/2057 ,  A44C5/147 ,  H01R11/30 ,  H01R13/2421 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R2201/00

Abstract: A watch band can provide both a physical connection and an electrical connection with a watch body of a watch. The watch band is fixed relative to the watch body and an electrical connection is either performed either simultaneously or shortly thereafter. The electrical connection enables data and power transfer between the watch body and the watch band. The electrical connection can also be performed by a secondary user interaction. Secondary user inactions can involve the user sliding, pulling, pushing, or rotating a portion of the watch band or watch body.

公开(公告)号：US20180160531A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15888545

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dustin J. Verhoeve ,  Jason C. Sauers ,  Benjamin J. Kallman

IPC: H05K1/09 ,  H01R13/74 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H01R13/52

CPC classification number: H05K1/09 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H01R12/7082 ,  H01R12/77 ,  H01R13/5202 ,  H01R13/74

Abstract: Connector receptacles that may be space efficient and provide a direct connection to a flexible circuit board. One example may provide an electronic device having a receptacle including a recess formed in a housing of the electronic device. The recess may have a sidewall and a bottom surface portion, and the bottom surface portion may include one or more openings extending through the bottom surface portion from an external surface to an internal surface. One or more contacts formed on a flexible circuit board may be aligned with the one or more openings in the bottom surface portion. In this way, the receptacle may be space efficient and provide a direct connection to a flexible circuit board inside an electronic device. A cosmetic cap may be placed in the recess to obscure the existence of the connector receptacle.