公开(公告)号：US20140218874A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14245889

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shayan Malek ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Nicholas Ian Lubinski

IPC: H05K7/02 ,  G01R33/02 ,  G01C17/02 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H05K7/02 ,  G01C17/02 ,  G01C17/28 ,  G01R33/02 ,  H01Q1/526 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K1/147 ,  H05K1/189

Abstract: Multi-purpose cowling structures are provided to minimize spacing impact within an electronic device, while maximizing functional utility. In one embodiment, an electromagnetic interference shield may provide one or more anchors for enabling a logic board cowling to apply sufficient downward force to one or more board connectors to prevent inadvertent disconnects. In another embodiment, a cowling can electrically connect the ground plane of a logic board to the ground plane of a housing member and provide a pre-load force to a conductor connection existing on logic board. A compass mounted on a flexible printed circuit board is also provided. Mounting the compass on a flexible printed circuit board enables the compass to be mounted remote from ferrous object that may affect the compass's performance.

Abstract translation: 提供多用途整流罩结构以最小化电子设备内的间距影响，同时最大限度地发挥功能效用。 在一个实施例中，电磁干扰屏蔽件可以提供一个或多个锚固件，以使得逻辑板整流罩能够向一个或多个电路板连接器施加足够的向下的力以防止意外断开。 在另一个实施例中，整流罩可以将逻辑板的接地平面电连接到壳体构件的接地平面，并向存在于逻辑板上的导体连接提供预加载力。 还提供安装在柔性印刷电路板上的罗盘。 将罗盘安装在柔性印刷电路板上，使罗盘能够远离可能影响罗盘性能的铁质物体。

公开(公告)号：US11445094B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-13

申请号：US15914956

申请日：2018-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: G06K9/28 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06T7/55 ,  H04N5/372 ,  G01B11/25 ,  H04N13/25 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06V10/75 ,  G06V20/64 ,  G06V30/144 ,  G06V40/16

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：US11184696B1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-23

申请号：US17023240

申请日：2020-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tian Shi Li ,  Daniel R. Bloom ,  Jerzy S. Guterman ,  Jue Wang ,  Toni Ristoski ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Edward Siahaan ,  Eugene Antony Whang

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H04R5/033

Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that enhance user comfort and improve user control of the headphones are discussed. Various sensor configurations and electronic component positions are also discussed. User convenience features that include detachable cushions and automatically detecting the donning and doffing of headphones are also discussed.

公开(公告)号：US10996713B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-04

申请号：US16056306

申请日：2018-08-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David A. Pakula ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Shimon Elkayam ,  Brandon R. Garbus ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Ashley E. Fletcher ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Michael D. Quinones ,  Gregory N. Stephens ,  Ian A. Spraggs ,  James A. Bertin ,  Simon C. Helmore ,  Melissa A. Wah ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Jon F. Housour ,  Douglas G. Fournier ,  Christopher S. Tomasetta

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H02J50/70 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: An electronic disclosed herein may include a band formed from metal that combines with a bottom wall formed from a non-metal to form an enclosure that carries internal components. The electronic device may include a transparent cover and a display assembly partially covered by a border having a uniform dimension. The electronic device may include a vision system designed for facial recognition of a user of the electronic device. A bracket assembly may hold the vision system. The bracket assembly may not be affixed to the enclosure and may move relative to the enclosure. The electronic device may include a battery assembly having multiple battery components coupled together. The electronic device may further include a receiver coil for wireless charging of the battery assembly. The electronic device may include a circuit board assembly having stacked circuit boards. The electronic device may further include a dual camera assembly.

公开(公告)号：US10854954B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-01

申请号：US15994853

申请日：2018-05-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/08 ,  H01Q1/44

Abstract: A housing for a personal electronic device is described herein. The housing may include at least one modular subassembly configured to be arranged within an internal cavity of the housing. The at least one modular subassembly is aligned with a feature external to the housing, is affixed to an interior surface of the internal cavity, and is configured to function both as an antenna and as an internal support member of the housing. A hybrid antenna is also described herein. The hybrid antenna can include first and second flexible members capable of facilitating wireless communication, where the first and second flexible members are affixed to one another via a metal member.

公开(公告)号：US10477742B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-12

申请号：US14681447

申请日：2015-04-08

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Jared M. Kole ,  Martin J. Auclair ,  Richard A. Besen

IPC: H05K9/00

Abstract: An electronic device having one or more magnets disposed within it (e.g., such as in a speaker) is equipped with a magnetic shield that attenuates magnetic fields propagating outside of the electronic device. The magnetic shield may be placed within the device such that it redirects the magnetic fields to contain them better within the one or more magnets, resulting in improved magnetic efficiency. In further embodiments, the magnetic shield may also function as a structural part of the electronic device and/or an electronic component with in the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US10154327B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-11

申请号：US14821568

申请日：2015-08-07

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Martin J. Auclair ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Marwan Rammah ,  David A. Pakula ,  Scott P. Porter

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  G10K11/18 ,  H04R1/00

Abstract: An electronic device has a speaker housing secured within the device housing. The speaker housing has a cavity with a speaker at one end and a port at the other configured to communicate through an aperture in the housing of the electronic device. A panel of acoustic mesh is integrally formed within the cavity of the housing and is disposed between the port and the speaker. In other embodiments flexible structures are integrally molded onto a plate or the acoustic device and used to secure and acoustically seal the acoustic device within the device housing.

公开(公告)号：US09972459B1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US14480276

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew D. Hill ,  Matthew P. Rao ,  Alex M. Lee ,  Benjamin J. Pope ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Stefan C. Mag

IPC: H01H13/34 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01R33/955 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H01H11/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/10 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  G06K9/22 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2209/01 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2239/01 ,  H01H2239/074

Abstract: A tactile switch assembly can include a tactile switch structure electrically connected to one end of a flexible circuit. The tactile switch assembly has a first length when the flexible circuit is in an unfolded state and a smaller second length when the flexible circuit is in a folded state. The flexible circuit folds over itself one or more times in the folded state. The tactile switch structure can include a stiffener positioned over a switch. The flexible circuit can extend over at least a portion of a top surface of the stiffener and wrap around the stiffener at a bend region and extend under at least a portion of a bottom surface of the stiffener. One or more component chambers can be created in openings in the stiffener that provide additional locations for one or more electrical components to be electrically connected to the flexible circuit.

公开(公告)号：US09596397B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14609404

申请日：2015-01-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marwan Rammah ,  Ashutosh Y. Shukla ,  David A. Pakula ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Eric N. Nyland

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G02B7/00 ,  G02B3/08 ,  G03B15/05 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H04N5/2257 ,  G02B3/0068 ,  G02B3/08 ,  G02B7/003 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G02B7/022 ,  G03B15/05 ,  G03B2215/0567 ,  G03B2215/0571 ,  G03B2215/0592 ,  G03B2217/002 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  H04N5/2256

Abstract: An electronic device having a lens and a lens retaining member is disclosed. The lens and the lens retaining member may both be molded in a single mold cavity. However, the lens includes a first material that is clear and translucent, while the lens retaining member includes a second material that is opaque. The lens retaining member may include an alignment such that the lens and lens retaining member, when secured to a flexible circuit, may self-align with a window. The window allows a light source to emit light while the lens retaining member blocks or reflects light. In another embodiment, a container having a first member and a second member may be positioned around a camera module. The container may act as an EMI shield for the camera module.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有透镜和透镜保持构件的电子设备。 透镜和透镜保持构件都可以模制在单个模腔中。 然而，透镜包括透明和半透明的第一材料，而透镜保持构件包括不透明的第二材料。 透镜保持构件可以包括对准，使得当固定到柔性电路时，透镜和透镜保持构件可以与窗口自对准。 窗口允许光源发光，同时透镜保持构件阻挡或反射光。 在另一个实施例中，具有第一构件和第二构件的容器可以位于照相机模块周围。 容器可以用作相机模块的EMI屏蔽。

公开(公告)号：US09583821B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14253779

申请日：2014-04-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew D. Hill ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Liane J. Fang ,  Benjamin J. Pope ,  Daniel W. Jarvis

IPC: H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q9/14 ,  H01Q1/22

CPC classification number: H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/2258 ,  H01Q1/2291 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q9/14

Abstract: Antenna related features of a mobile phone or computing device are disclosed. In one embodiment, wireless control and signal are fed separately through difference types of flexes to optimize performance and cost. In one embodiment, active switching and processing of differing conductive trace lengths are performed on an antenna flex so that antenna performance can be optimized for multiple wireless technologies covering a wide range of wavelengths. In one embodiment, a cantilever arm affixed to a ground screw can provide double grounding in a region with no available screw points due to high z constraint. In one embodiment, a device can provide double feed for antenna through a single screw. In one embodiment, a short pin can be configured to support thinner metal. In one embodiment, a “vibrator bracket/LDS short pin” structure can be used to share a common screw point.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种移动电话或计算设备的天线相关特征。 在一个实施例中，无线控制和信号通过不同类型的挠曲单独馈送以优化性能和成本。 在一个实施例中，在天线弯曲上执行不同导电迹线长度的有源切换和处理，使得能够针对覆盖宽范围波长的多种无线技术优化天线性能。 在一个实施例中，固定在接地螺钉上的悬臂可以由于高z约束而在没有可用螺钉点的区域中提供双重接地。 在一个实施例中，设备可以通过单个螺钉提供用于天线的双馈。 在一个实施例中，短销可以被配置为支撑更薄的金属。 在一个实施例中，可以使用“振动器支架/ LDS短针”结构来共享共同的螺钉点。