公开(公告)号：US11445302B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-13

申请号：US17086716

申请日：2020-11-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Nussbaum ,  Jason C. Della Rosa ,  Glenn K. Trainer

IPC: H04R9/02 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H05K7/20

Abstract: Electronics devices according to embodiments of the present technology may include a first loudspeaker and a second loudspeaker disposed in a housing. The housing may define a first internal volume between a first end of the housing and a backside of the first loudspeaker. The housing may define a second internal volume between a second end of the housing and a backside of the second loudspeaker. The first loudspeaker and the second loudspeaker may be positioned within the housing so a front side of the first loudspeaker faces a front side of the second loudspeaker. A duct may be defined by the housing, which may access the first internal volume at a first end and may access the second internal volume at a second end. The electronic device may also include a processor configured to deliver signals to the first loudspeaker and the second loudspeaker.

公开(公告)号：US20220217460A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-07

申请号：US17655963

申请日：2022-03-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Glenn K. Trainer ,  Scott C. Grinker ,  Craig M. Stanley

IPC: H04R1/10

Abstract: An earbud design is disclosed that is configured to sit securely within an ear of a user. The earbud can be secured within the ear by an anchoring feature formed from an elastomeric material. The anchoring feature has a size and shape in accordance with an interior geometry of an ear of a user. Because the anchoring feature positions the earbud with respect to the ear, geometries of the earbud can be focused upon audio performance and/or device aesthetics. In some embodiments, the earbud housing can have a linear design which allows an audio driver within the earbud housing to be positioned close to an opening defined by the earbud housing. In this way, acoustic degradation associated with a long audio path from the audio driver to the opening can be avoided.

公开(公告)号：US20220155875A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：US17649582

申请日：2022-02-01

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Craig M. Stanley ,  Simon K. Porter ,  John H. Sheerin ,  Glenn K. Trainer ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Sean T. McIntosh ,  Jason C. Della Rosa ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Molly J. Anderson ,  Erik L. Wang

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R1/30 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R31/00 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H05K1/02 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R7/12 ,  H04R7/18 ,  H04R9/02 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R1/28 ,  G06F3/16 ,  F21V3/00 ,  F21V5/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V33/00 ,  H01H13/02

Abstract: A voice-controlled electronic device that includes an axisymmetric device housing having a longitudinal axis bisecting opposing top and bottom surfaces and a side surface extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The device can further include a plurality of microphones disposed within the device housing and distributed radially around the longitudinal axis; a processor configured to execute computer instructions stored in a computer-readable memory for interacting with a user and processing voice commands received by the plurality of microphones and first and second transducers configured to generate sound waves within different frequency ranges.

公开(公告)号：US20220070576A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-03

申请号：US17067611

申请日：2020-10-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jason C. Della Rosa ,  Alexander R. Gould ,  Ethan W. Juhnke ,  John H. Sheerin ,  Glenn K. Trainer ,  Ariel A. Massias ,  Edward V. Anderson ,  Pablo Seoane Vieites ,  Junyi Yang

IPC: H04R1/28 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R5/02

Abstract: An electronic speaker comprising: a device housing defining an interior cavity and including a sidewall extending around the interior cavity between an upper portion and a lower portion of the device housing; first and second sound channels formed at opposing locations along the sidewall, each of the first and second sound channels comprising a plurality of openings formed through the sidewall; a passive radiator array comprising first and second passive radiators disposed within the interior cavity, spaced apart from each other in an opposing relationship and aligned to project sound through the first and second sound channels; an active driver disposed in the device housing and configured to generate sound in response to an electrical signal, the active driver comprising driver housing disposed at least partially between the first and second passive radiators, a magnet disposed within the driver housing, a voice coil and a diaphragm facing downwards towards the lower surface of the device housing; and an annular sound channel disposed along the bottom portion of the device housing adjacent to the diaphragm of the active driver.

公开(公告)号：US10827273B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-03

申请号：US16698136

申请日：2019-11-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Nussbaum ,  Jason C. Della Rosa ,  Glenn K. Trainer

IPC: H04R9/02 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H05K7/20

Abstract: Electronics devices according to embodiments of the present technology may include a first loudspeaker and a second loudspeaker disposed in a housing. The housing may define a first internal volume between a first end of the housing and a backside of the first loudspeaker. The housing may define a second internal volume between a second end of the housing and a backside of the second loudspeaker. The first loudspeaker and the second loudspeaker may be positioned within the housing so a front side of the first loudspeaker faces a front side of the second loudspeaker. A duct may be defined by the housing, which may access the first internal volume at a first end and may access the second internal volume at a second end. The electronic device may also include a processor configured to deliver signals to the first loudspeaker and the second loudspeaker.

公开(公告)号：US20200162806A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-21

申请号：US16748464

申请日：2020-01-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Glenn K. Trainer ,  Scott C. Grinker ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Craig M. Stanley

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  G10K11/178

Abstract: A low-profile earbud is disclosed that sits securely within an ear of a user. The earbud includes a protruding portion that passes through a channel defined by the tragus and anti-tragus of the ear. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can take the form of a cable configured to supply power and transfer data to the earbud. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can provide additional space for electrical components and sensors supporting the earbud.

公开(公告)号：US20200154184A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-14

申请号：US16733841

申请日：2020-01-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Meiting Wu ,  Simon K. Porter ,  Glenn K. Trainer ,  Jacob A. Pfitsch ,  Rex P. Price ,  Samuel G. Parker ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Craig M. Stanley

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R9/02 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R1/26

Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.

公开(公告)号：US10257608B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-09

申请号：US15613003

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jason C. Della Rosa ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Glenn K. Trainer ,  Simon K. Porter

IPC: F21V3/00 ,  F21V5/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R1/28 ,  H04R1/30 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R7/12 ,  H04R7/18 ,  H04R9/02 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/14 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V33/00 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H04R31/00 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H01H13/02 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H03K17/96

Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured to reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.

公开(公告)号：US20180220213A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15937587

申请日：2018-03-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Meiting Wu ,  Simon K. Porter ,  Glenn K. Trainer ,  Jacob A. Pfitsch ,  Rex P. Price ,  Samuel G. Parker ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Craig M. Stanley

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R9/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/026 ,  H04R1/025 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R1/2888 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R9/025 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R27/00 ,  H04R2201/029 ,  H04R2201/401 ,  H04R2227/003

Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.

公开(公告)号：US09967653B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US15649521

申请日：2017-07-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ethan L. Huwe ,  John H. Sheerin ,  Glenn K. Trainer

IPC: H04R1/28 ,  H04R9/02 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R7/18 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R7/12

CPC classification number: H04R1/2888 ,  F21V3/00 ,  F21V5/007 ,  F21V23/0485 ,  F21V33/0056 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/165 ,  H04R1/025 ,  H04R1/026 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R1/2811 ,  H04R1/2826 ,  H04R1/30 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R7/12 ,  H04R7/127 ,  H04R7/18 ,  H04R9/022 ,  H04R9/025 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R31/006 ,  H04R2201/028 ,  H04R2201/34 ,  H04R2201/401 ,  H04R2400/03 ,  H04R2400/13 ,  H04R2420/07

Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.