公开(公告)号：US09379606B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US13905506

申请日：2013-05-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Rajarshi Paul ,  Parin Patel

IPC: H02M1/44 ,  H02M3/156 ,  H02M1/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/156 ,  H02M1/08 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M2001/0032 ,  Y02B70/16

Abstract: The switching frequency of a switch mode PFM power converter is compared with a predetermined frequency range that contains the operating frequency of a nearby clocked sub-system. In response to the switching frequency coming into the range, a parameter of the power converter is changed from an original value, so as to cause the switching frequency to go out of the range.

Abstract translation: 将开关模式PFM功率转换器的开关频率与包含附近计时子系统的工作频率的预定频率范围进行比较。 响应于开关频率进入该范围，功率转换器的参数从原始值改变，以使开关频率超出该范围。

公开(公告)号：US20160055978A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14830598

申请日：2015-08-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Gang Ning ,  Raul A. Perez ,  Parin Patel

IPC: H01G4/33 ,  H01G4/10 ,  H01G4/228

CPC classification number: H01G4/228 ,  H01G2/06 ,  H01G2/10 ,  H01G4/10 ,  H01G4/224 ,  H01G4/33 ,  H01G13/006 ,  H05K1/144 ,  H05K1/145 ,  H05K3/3447 ,  H05K3/366 ,  H05K2201/10015

Abstract: This application includes multiple embodiments related to capacitors. In some embodiments, capacitors are set forth as having terminal leads that extend in parallel and opposing axial directions. The embodiments discussed herein relate to a capacitor module including one or more anodized pellets for providing a charge storage within the capacitor module. The capacitor module can be configured as a surface mounted or non-surface mounted capacitor module. The capacitor module can include an array of anodized pellets arranged in multiple rows or columns of anodized pellets connected by conductive trace included in the capacitor module. In a non-surface mounted embodiment of the capacitor module, the capacitor module can include cathode and anode connections that are exclusively on the side surfaces of the capacitor module.

Abstract translation: 该应用包括与电容器相关的多个实施例。 在一些实施例中，将电容器设置为具有平行和相对轴向延伸的端子引线。 本文讨论的实施例涉及一种电容器模块，其包括用于在电容器模块内提供电荷存储的一个或多个阳极氧化颗粒。 电容器模块可以被配置为表面安装或非表面安装的电容器模块。 电容器模块可以包括阳极氧化颗粒的阵列，其被布置成多行或多列阳极氧化的颗粒，所述阳极氧化颗粒通过包含在电容器模块中的导电迹线连接 在电容器模块的非表面安装的实施例中，电容器模块可以包括仅在电容器模块的侧表面上的阴极和阳极连接。

公开(公告)号：US20140365803A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US13913234

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hung A. Pham ,  Parin Patel ,  Venu M. Duggineni

IPC: G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/3206 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F2200/1637 ,  Y02D10/171

Abstract: In some implementations, a mobile device can be configured with virtual motion fences that delineate domains of motion detectable by the mobile device. In some implementations, the mobile device can be configured to invoke an application or function when the mobile device enters or exits a motion domain (by crossing a motion fence). In some implementations, entering or exiting a motion domain can cause components of the mobile device to power on or off (or awaken or sleep) in an incremental manner.

Abstract translation: 在一些实现中，移动设备可以配置有描绘由移动设备可检测的运动域的虚拟运动栅栏。 在一些实现中，移动设备可被配置为当移动设备进入或离开运动域（通过跨越运动栅栏）时调用应用或功能。 在一些实现中，输入或退出运动域可以使移动设备的组件以增量方式打开或关闭（或唤醒或睡眠）。

公开(公告)号：US20140354257A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US13905506

申请日：2013-05-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Rajarshi Paul ,  Parin Patel

IPC: H02M3/156

CPC classification number: H02M3/156 ,  H02M1/08 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M2001/0032 ,  Y02B70/16

Abstract: The switching frequency of a switch mode PFM power converter is compared with a predetermined frequency range that contains the operating frequency of a nearby clocked sub-system. In response to the switching frequency coming into the range, a parameter of the power converter is changed from an original value, so as to cause the switching frequency to go out of the range.

Abstract translation: 将开关模式PFM功率转换器的开关频率与包含附近计时子系统的工作频率的预定频率范围进行比较。 响应于开关频率进入该范围，功率转换器的参数从原始值改变，以使开关频率超出该范围。

公开(公告)号：US20140327410A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US13875106

申请日：2013-05-01

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Parin Patel ,  Thomas C. Greening ,  Carl D. Tappan

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/0003 ,  H02J7/0031

Abstract: An on-chip digital communication interface circuit is to be directly coupled to a counterpart interface circuit of a separate battery-side gas gauge circuit. An on-chip battery charging control circuit controls battery charging voltage and current that is supplied from a separate power source interface circuit to a battery cell terminal, according to charging voltage and current limits. The charging limits are read from the gas gauge circuit and in effect carry out a selected one of several different battery charging profiles. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 片上数字通信接口电路将直接耦合到单独的电池侧气量计电路的对方接口电路。 片上电池充电控制电路根据充电电压和电流限制来控制从单独的电源接口电路向电池单元端子提供的电池充电电压和电流。 从气量计电路读取充电限制，并且实际上执行几个不同电池充电曲线中所选择的一个。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20140325858A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14225296

申请日：2014-03-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Robert Mayor ,  Patrick Piemonte ,  Ronald Keryuan Huang ,  Parin Patel

IPC: G01C17/38

CPC classification number: G01C17/38 ,  G01R33/10 ,  G01V3/087 ,  G08B7/06

Abstract: A parameter related to the Earth's magnetic field can be used to determine accuracy of a magnetometer of a mobile device. In one aspect, a first instance of a parameter related to Earth's magnetic field is determined using data generated by the magnetometer. The magnetometer data can be based in part on a position of the mobile device with respect to the Earth. A second instance of the parameter can be determined using data generated by a model of Earth's magnetic field. The model data can also be based in part on the position of the mobile device with respect to the Earth. The first instance of the parameter can be compared with the second instance of the parameter. An accuracy metric for the magnetometer can be determined based on a result of the comparison. An indication of the accuracy metric can be presented by the mobile device.

Abstract translation: 可以使用与地球磁场相关的参数来确定移动设备的磁力计的精度。 在一个方面，使用由磁力计产生的数据来确定与地球磁场相关的参数的第一个实例。 磁力计数据可以部分地基于移动设备相对于地球的位置。 可以使用地球磁场模型生成的数据来确定参数的第二个实例。 模型数据也可以部分地基于移动设备相对于地球的位置。 参数的第一个实例可以与参数的第二个实例进行比较。 可以基于比较的结果来确定磁力计的精度度量。 可以由移动设备呈现精度度量的指示。

公开(公告)号：US20140225980A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14257702

申请日：2014-04-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Parin Patel

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N7/14 ,  H04N5/235

CPC classification number: H04N5/2256 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2360/14 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  G09G2360/16 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H04M2250/52 ,  H04N5/20 ,  H04N5/2354 ,  H04N7/141

Abstract: A device to capture an image includes a camera oriented to capture a first image of a subject and a display oriented to display a second image that is viewable by the subject. A backlight is coupled to the display to provide light that passes through the display toward the subject. An image processor is coupled to the camera and the backlight to adjust an amount of light provided by the backlight responsive to a quality of the first image. The light provided by the backlight may illuminate the subject and thereby improve the quality of the first image. The image processor may further adjust the amount of light provided by the backlight responsive to an ambient light level sensed by an ambient light sensor. The image processor may further adjust the second image to adjust an amount of light that passes through the display.

Abstract translation: 捕捉图像的装置包括面向拍摄对象的第一图像的照相机和面向显示被对象可观看的第二图像的显示器。 背光源耦合到显示器以提供通过显示器朝向被摄体的光。 图像处理器耦合到相机和背光，以响应于第一图像的质量来调整由背光提供的光量。 由背光提供的光可以照亮被摄体，从而提高第一图像的质量。 图像处理器可以响应于由环境光传感器感测到的环境光水平来进一步调节由背光提供的光量。 图像处理器可以进一步调整第二图像以调整通过显示器的光量。

公开(公告)号：US12287680B1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-29

申请号：US18660116

申请日：2024-05-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Supratik Datta ,  Karan S. Jain ,  Ehsan Khajeh ,  Arash Akhavan Fomani ,  Daniel P Kumar ,  Eng Eow Goh ,  Meng Chi Lee ,  Gang Ning ,  Andrew W. Joyce ,  Chengrui Zhang ,  Stephen T. Schooley ,  Timothy C. Wulff ,  Ross D. Arriens ,  Hao Dong ,  Michael Sipper ,  Jenna Dancy ,  Deepak Sharma ,  Parin Patel

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.

公开(公告)号：US11743981B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17485023

申请日：2021-09-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Richard L. Baer ,  Edwin W. Foo ,  Michael F. Jean ,  Mohamad H. Suleiman ,  Parin Patel

IPC: H05B45/10 ,  G03B15/05 ,  H04M1/21 ,  H05B47/19 ,  H04M1/72409 ,  H04M1/72412

CPC classification number: H05B45/10 ,  G03B15/05 ,  H04M1/21 ,  H04M1/72409 ,  H05B47/19 ,  G03B2215/056 ,  G03B2215/0567 ,  H04M1/72412

Abstract: An accessory strobe device for a mobile device may operate to provide illumination at the same time as an internal built-in strobe (flash) of the mobile device. The accessory strobe device may receive a single, unidirectional signal from the mobile device that provides signals related to the timing of the internal strobe. The accessory strobe device may process the received signal to control its illumination using the timing and relative intensity levels of the internal strobe during metering and main (normal) flash operations associated with a camera on the mobile device. With the accessory strobe device operating using timing and relative intensity levels in a predetermined relationship with the timing and relative intensity levels of the internal strobe, the accessory strobe device may be used to complement the internal strobe during the metering and main (normal) flash operations for the camera.

公开(公告)号：US20220077724A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-10

申请号：US17487975

申请日：2021-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Parin Patel ,  Daniel P. Kumar ,  Andrew C. Chang

IPC: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/60 ,  G06K19/07 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  G06K7/10 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/12

Abstract: A wireless power system may include an accessory configured to transfer or relay wireless power to a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device may include wireless charging circuitry and sensors configured to detect compatible accessories currently coupled with the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device performs wireless charging or related functions in accordance with the coupled accessories.