公开(公告)号：US09335510B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US13631125

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tseng-Mau Yang ,  Dale N. Memering ,  Christopher D. Prest

IPC: H04N3/14 ,  H04N5/335 ,  G02B7/18 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B7/1805 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02B26/0841

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display mounted in a housing. The display may have an array of display pixels that provide light to a user. The array of display pixels may form active display structures with a rectangular shape. The rectangular active display structures may be surrounded by an inactive border region. Reflector structures may be used to reflect light that is emitted from peripheral portions of the active display structures to a portion of the display overlapping the inactive border region, thereby providing the display with an effective active area that is larger than the area of the active display structures. The reflector structures may include rotatable reflectors. Control circuitry may use a rotatable positioner to rotate rotatable reflector structures in synchronization with controlling which pixel data is displayed by the display pixels in the peripheral portions of the active display structures.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有安装在壳体中的显示器。 显示器可以具有向用户提供光的显示像素阵列。 显示像素阵列可以形成具有矩形形状的主动显示结构。 矩形有源显示结构可以被非活动边界区域包围。 反射器结构可以用于将从有源显示结构的周边部分发射的光反射到与非活动边界区域重叠的显示器的一部分，从而向显示器提供大于有源显示器的面积的有效有效面积 结构。 反射器结构可以包括可旋转的反射器。 控制电路可以使用可旋转定位器来旋转可旋转反射器结构，与控制由活动显示结构的外围部分中的显示像素显示的哪些像素数据同步。

公开(公告)号：US09219515B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US14019369

申请日：2013-09-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul Choiniere ,  Christopher D. Prest ,  Dale N. Memering ,  Matthew S. Rogers ,  Michael K. Pilliod

IPC: B32B3/10 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B27/06 ,  B32B27/28 ,  B32B3/08 ,  B32B37/24 ,  B32B37/12 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/18

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  B32B3/085 ,  B32B3/10 ,  B32B17/064 ,  B32B27/06 ,  B32B27/281 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B2037/243 ,  B32B2037/246 ,  B32B2307/412 ,  B32B2307/558 ,  B32B2457/20 ,  B32B2571/00 ,  B32B2605/006 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H04M1/185 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/24802 ,  Y10T428/24868

Abstract: A protective film configured to protect a substrate such as a glass panel for a display is provided. The protective film may include a discontinuous outer layer including a multitude of panels and gaps positioned therebetween. Further, the protective film may include a flexible layer positioned between the discontinuous outer layer and the substrate. When panels of the discontinuous outer layer are impacted by a foreign object, the force may be transferred to the flexible layer, rather than propagating through the outer layer. In this regard, the gaps between the panels of the discontinuous outer layer may prevent the formation of cracks that may otherwise occur. Related assemblies and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种保护膜，用于保护用于显示器的玻璃面板等基板。 保护膜可以包括不连续的外层，其包括位于其间的多个面板和间隙。 此外，保护膜可以包括位于不连续外层和基板之间的柔性层。 当不连续外层的面板被异物撞击时，该力可以传递到柔性层，而不是传播通过外层。 在这方面，不连续外层的板之间的间隙可以防止可能出现的裂纹的形成。 还提供了相关的组件和方法。

公开(公告)号：US09120179B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13623595

申请日：2012-09-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony J. Richter ,  Dale N. Memering ,  Vincent Yan

IPC: B28D5/00 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B28D1/22 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B23K26/30

CPC classification number: B23K26/38 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B23K26/60 ,  B23K2103/50 ,  B28D1/221 ,  B28D5/0011

Abstract: Methods related to efficient processing of sapphire are discussed which are expected to both speed manufacture of corundum for applications and make the use of conundrum cost effective. In particular, one embodiment may take the form of a method of cutting a hard transparent material having a polished surface. The method includes roughening the polished surface, directing a laser beam at the hard transparent material to melt the material and removing the melted hard material.

Abstract translation: 讨论了与蓝宝石有效处理有关的方法，其预期将用于快速制造用于应用的刚玉并且使得难以实现成本效益。 特别地，一个实施例可以采取切割具有抛光表面的硬质透明材料的方法的形式。 该方法包括使抛光表面粗糙化，将激光束导向硬透明材料以熔化材料并除去熔融的硬质材料。

公开(公告)号：US20140116774A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14148074

申请日：2014-01-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan S. Aase ,  Cameron P. Frazier ,  Matthew D. Rohrbach ,  Peter N. Russell-Clarke ,  Dale N. Memering

IPC: H01B5/00

CPC classification number: H01B5/00 ,  H04R1/1033 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: This is directed to a cable structure for use with an electronic device. The cable structure can include one or more conductors around which a sheath is provided. To prevent the cable structure from tangling, the cable structure can include a core placed between the conductors and the sheath, where a stiffness of the core can be varied along different segments of the cable structure to facilitate or hinder bending of the cable structure in different areas. The size and distribution of the stiffer portions can be selected to prevent the cable from forming loops. The resistance of the core to bending can be varied using different approaches including, for example, by varying the materials used in the core, varying a cross-section of portions of the core, or combinations of these.

Abstract translation: 这是针对与电子设备一起使用的电缆结构。 电缆结构可以包括一个或多个导体，围绕其提供护套。 为了防止电缆结构缠结，电缆结构可以包括放置在导体和护套之间的芯，其中芯的刚度可以沿着电缆结构的不同部分变化，以促进或阻碍电缆结构在不同的电缆结构中的弯曲 地区 可以选择较硬部分的尺寸和分布，以防止电缆形成环路。 可以使用不同的方法来改变芯部对弯曲的电阻，包括例如通过改变芯中使用的材料，改变芯的部分的横截面或这些的组合。

公开(公告)号：US20140090592A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13631602

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Dale N. Memering ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: C30B15/02 ,  B26F3/00 ,  B28D5/00 ,  C30B15/32 ,  C30B15/30

CPC classification number: C30B15/34 ,  C30B15/002 ,  C30B15/005 ,  C30B15/30 ,  C30B29/20 ,  C30B33/06 ,  Y10T117/1004 ,  Y10T117/1032 ,  Y10T117/106 ,  Y10T225/12

Abstract: Systems and methods for continuous sapphire growth are disclosed. One embodiment may take the form of a method including feeding a base material into a crucible located within a growth chamber, heating the crucible to melt the base material and initiating crystalline growth in the melted base material to create a crystal structure. Additionally, the method includes pulling the crystal structure away from crucible and feeding the crystal structure out of the growth chamber.

Abstract translation: 公开了连续蓝宝石生长的系统和方法。 一个实施例可以采用包括将基材输送到位于生长室内的坩埚中的方法的形式，加热坩埚以熔化基材并且引发熔融的基底材料中的晶体生长以产生晶体结构。 此外，该方法包括将晶体结构从坩埚中拉出并将晶体结构送出生长室。

公开(公告)号：US20240389942A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-28

申请号：US18790961

申请日：2024-07-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Adam T. Clavelle ,  Maegan K. Spencer ,  Jaden Alyssa Barney ,  Dale N. Memering ,  Ueyn L. Block ,  Paul D. Mannheimer

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/1455

Abstract: An integrated window for a photosensor for use in an electronic device has first and second transparent regions separated by an opaque region. The first transparent region allows a transmitter to emit light out of the housing of the electronic device and the second transparent region allows a receiver to receive light through the housing. The opaque region is disposed between the first and second transparent regions to isolate them from one another such that the transmitted light is isolated from the received light.

公开(公告)号：US20240327277A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18740413

申请日：2024-06-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Victor Luzzato ,  Christopher D. Prest ,  Dale N. Memering ,  Matthew S. Rogers

IPC: C03C21/00

CPC classification number: C03C21/002

Abstract: Asymmetrically strengthened glass articles, methods for producing the same, and use of the articles in portable electronic device is disclosed. The asymmetrically strengthened glass articles include glass articles having a deeper compressive stress layer in a thicker portion of the glass article. Using a budgeted amount of compressive stress and tensile stress, asymmetric chemical strengthening is optimized for the utility of a glass article. In some aspects, the strengthened glass article can be designed for reduced damage, or damage propagation, when dropped.

公开(公告)号：US12012356B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US18102625

申请日：2023-01-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Victor Luzzato ,  Christopher D. Prest ,  Dale N. Memering ,  Matthew S Rogers

IPC: C03C21/00

CPC classification number: C03C21/002

Abstract: Asymmetrically strengthened glass articles, methods for producing the same, and use of the articles in portable electronic device is disclosed. The asymmetrically strengthened glass articles include glass articles having a deeper compressive stress layer in a thicker portion of the glass article. Using a budgeted amount of compressive stress and tensile stress, asymmetric chemical strengthening is optimized for the utility of a glass article. In some aspects, the strengthened glass article can be designed for reduced damage, or damage propagation, when dropped.

公开(公告)号：US11927988B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-12

申请号：US17951393

申请日：2022-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Joseph C Poole ,  Matthew S. Rogers ,  Dale N. Memering

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1686

Abstract: The disclosure provides members formed from multiple layers as well as enclosures and electronic devices that include the members. The members include glass members formed from multiple layers of glass. In some cases, the members include a protruding feature provided over a camera assembly of the electronic device. The member may define one or more through-holes that extend through the protruding feature. The protruding feature may define a textured region that may be configured to provide a matte or glossy appearance.

公开(公告)号：US11850822B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US17033022

申请日：2020-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher C. Bartlow ,  Dale N. Memering ,  Tyler A. Marshall ,  Victor Luzzato

IPC: C03C21/00 ,  B32B17/00 ,  B32B17/06

CPC classification number: B32B17/00 ,  B32B17/06 ,  C03C21/002 ,  B32B2250/03 ,  B32B2307/558 ,  B32B2457/208

Abstract: A component for an electronic device including an internal compressive stress region is disclosed herein. The internal compressive stress region may be created in a glass portion of the component or in a glass ceramic portion of the component. Electronic devices comprising the components and method for making the components are also disclosed.